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INTOUCH WITH OUR CITY in the more interesting landmarks and include more information in the map’s busier areas.

After the outlines were completed the hand-drawn map was scanned into the computer and a further three weeks were spent colouring in the details using Photoshop. It was finally printed out onto two panels of a robust, all-weather product and hung on the walls of the Maritime Museum in October 2013.

"The Maritime Museum seemed to be the perfect place to put it, where you could see the map and also look out over what it was about. It’s really great when you see people taking photos of it and what’s lovely is that a lot of local schools use it for their local studies," Liz said.

“I’ve been past, and there’s been a whole class of kids standing there with clipboards, and I think ‘Well, isn’t that neat.'”

It’s not surprising the author and illustrator appreciates the map’s appeal to children, with much of her other work involving creating children’s books and school resources and hosting workshops. She said creating the map was just like completing any other illustration and was informed, like all her designs are, by her love of reading and writing.

“For me the map was not that different (to my other work), it’s still a visual narrative that tells a story,” Liz said.

“When I was a kid I did a lot of art but mostly I read and wrote stories, I was always making up stories... I took art at school and did go to Art School in England, but I always still wanted to include literature and text in what I did. For me, (the way I create art) does definitely come from the story writing and reading.”

MAPPING OUR PORT AND CITY

While the Port of Newcastle design was her first map, it “I was asking a lot of questions about the area and it occurred certainly hasn’t been her last, sparking an interest in the area to me that a lot of visitors, tourists and also residents had important questions about what things were in the area or had that has also seen her create some others. happened in the area. I like knowing what’s going on, so I got to “I’ve done one I really love, it’s more of a collage but it’s spend months being nosy for a good reason!” also a map, of Circular Quay in Sydney. I’ve also done one for Newcastle Now, it was an East End walking map that So Liz approached Newcastle City Council with her idea for they printed as a concertina paper fold-up map, which they the map and was awarded funding under the Community distribute free through their volunteers,” she said.

Assistance Program. With additional support from Newcastle Museum, The Maritime Museum, Newcastle Port Corporation, WORDS: MICHELLE MEEHAN Hunter Development Corporation and Port Waratah Coal “I find tourist maps that just have loads of names of Services, Liz spent many months riding around the region places on them to be very boring, and you can quickly There’s plenty of sights to see as you wander along the on her bicycle, sketching, talking to people and taking tours bustling foreshore at Honeysuckle. But there’s one view in get lost, so mine are more visually interesting and of everywhere from the coal loaders at Port Waratah to the particular among the busy working harbour and it's increasingly Mission to Seafarers on Hannell Street, Wickham. This even use landmarks to help guide people.” cosmopolitan surrounds that is bound to catch the eye and give included a tour of the deck of a grain ship bound for Belgium! you pause for thought: a giant map.

“The next one I‘m doing is for a new design company in She spent hours taking notes from books and museums, ran Newcastle that will be twice the size of the harbour one, about Of course, this is not your garden variety tourist map that workshops at the Museum to help create the map and spent 10m long, taking in the East End westwards through Newcastle proclaims “you are here” and then tries to direct visitors where a day with a busload of children from Carrington Public School West and out to Hamilton. to go as they explore the unfamiliar surrounds of the city. as they showed her their favourite sites – giving her a whole new perspective on things as she saw the harbour through their “It’s not going to be on public display, it’s for the people who Instead, it is a story of the harbour’s past and present, a work in the office, but I very much hope that it will also be eyes. pictorial representation of what goes on in and around the reproduced in paper form.”

Port of Newcastle wrapped up in personal recollections and “Even if I’m desperately curious I can’t possibly find it all out. A industrial facts.

For more information about Liz Anelli’s work visit her lot of people contributed to it, and a lot of the contributors to website at www.lizanelli-illustration.com the map were elderly and were very generous in sharing their The massive map, measuring almost 4m wide by 3m high, was memories,” she said. created in 2013 by Newcastle-based illustrator Liz Anelli and hangs proudly on one of the outside walls of the Newcastle Following her months of research, Liz spent a long, cold winter Maritime Museum. on the floor of her Newcastle studio pulling all the pieces together as she drew the huge, annotated map. Liz crossed Richly detailed with hand-sketched pictures and diagrams, checked the geographical details using a number of modern the large-scale artwork includes everything from the industry maritime maps, which included information about navigational of Kooragang Island and Carrington to the seaside suburb of Stockton, Newcastle’s East End and suburbs such as Wickham, aids and signals as well as positioning the suburbs in relation to the water.

Maryville, Tighes Hill and Mayfield.

One bike-ride at a time.

The project was born out of Liz’s curiosity about her new home after she and her husband Mario Minichiello moved to Newcastle from Essex, England in February 2012.

“I’ve always been very keen on drawing cityscapes, especially industrial scenes, and I was doing some volunteer work at the Newcastle Museum and also going out and about with my sketchbook drawing what was happening around Newcastle Harbour,” she said.

She also cross-references historical maps stored within the University of Newcastle’s Cultural Collection and at Newcastle’s Regional Library, as well as the wonder of the modern world Google Maps - to get the shape of the areas right and position the roads in more or less the correct places.

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INSIDE INTOUCH

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It seems cliché to say but time really does fly. It was this time last year that the first ever intouch magazine was delivered to letterboxes throughout Newcastle and Lake Macquarie. It’s amazing to think that we are a year on and, thanks to our community of readers (not just the print readers – the online readers too!), we are proud to call ourselves Newcastle and Lake Macquarie’s Favourite Local Lifestyle Magazine!

Right from that first issue in which we spoke to local landmark artist Trevor Dickinson we have concentrated on bringing recognition to the great people doing great things in our community. We’ve talked to people such as Neil Slater, Catherine Britt, Tina Arena, Marcus Westbury, the Australian Baking Team, James Reid, Christine Anu, Diesel, Nigel Milsom .. even the guys behind Disney on Ice and Cirque du Soleil! There are so many people in our community doing great things and we’ll continue to bring you all of their stories and more!

In this issue we talk to the Hunters very own superheroes from the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service as they prepare to celebrate 40 years in the Hunter with a special exhibition at Newcastle Museum. We also talk to Liz Anelli about her Mapping Newcastle projects and we find out about all the work that is being done to encourage bicycle -riding across our region (of which Liz has done plenty in the pursuit of the perfect map!)

In many issues over the last year we have explored the forgotten history of our local areas such as Charlestown, Wickham, Warners Bay, Hamilton, Cooks Hill and the Foreshore and in this issue we shine the spotlight on the bustling harbour side that is Honeysuckle.

We have visited our restaurants, bars, cafes, shops, doctors, dentists, physios, schools, pre-schools, university, TAFE’s, theatres, venues, fashion outlets, health food outlets, designer homeware stores, providores, cellar doors, dream homes and the list goes on and on!

Why? Because everyone has a story to tell and we are here to tell it!

Happy Birthday intouch magazine! And a big thank you to all of our loyal readers for your continuing support. We like to think that the reason you have adopted intouch magazine as your own is that we are locals too - a local magazine produced by locals… for locals!

Enjoy!

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Features

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Mapping Our Port One Bike Ride at a Time

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Cover Story - The Hunter's Very Own Superheroes!

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Celebrating the Genius that was John Lennon

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Get Electric at EVFest

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Fashion a Focus at Charlestown Square

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5 Healthy Energy Building Tips that Work!

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Honeysuckle Special Feature

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Driving Change - Hunter Development Corporation

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It's Not Just Coffee

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On Your Bike Newcastle!

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Road to Rio

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How to Choose an Awesome Area Rug

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Top Five on Five

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What’s on Guide

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Fashion + Beauty

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Health + Wellbeing

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On Your Doorstep

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Family + Community

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Since 1975, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service has grown from a weekend beach patrol manned by volunteers to a world class 24/7 aero-medical search and rescue operation covering 132,000 square kilometres and including 1.2 million people across the Hunter, Central Coast, Mid North Coast and New England North West. 40 years of this amazing community funded Service will be celebrated with a month long exhibition at Newcastle Museum. Our cover photo was taken by Mark Goolmeer at Royal North Shore Hospital. Read more on Page 6.

Contributors Carla Elkin Jess Codrington Therese Ferry Emily Gallagher Deborah Bartlett Sarah Saffo Dana Fischetti

Michelle Meehan Di von Essen Melinda Smith Scott Webster Mel Murray Simone Hollier

Megan O'Sullivan Quentin von Essen Sonya McNaughton Andrea Ciotti Chloe Sullivan Patrick Haddock

TOPFIVEONFIVE Top Book RUTHLESS: SCIENTOLOGY, MY SON DAVID MISCAVIGE, AND ME Ron Miscavige The only book to examine the origins of Scientology's current leader, RUTHLESS tells the revealing story of David Miscavige's childhood and his path to the head Dave Bean seat of the Church of Scientology told through the eyes of his father. Ron Miscavige's personal, heartfelt story is a riveting insider's look at life within the world of Scientology.

Reviews of this book (released mid-May) are mixed. A common theme is that it is not well written (definitely won’t be winning the Pulitzer prize any time soon) and that it glosses over much of the role that Ron Miscavige played in introducing his son to Scientology in the first place. On the up side, if you are fascinated by Scientology then the book holds plenty of insights not previously told.

Photo of the Month Westpac 40 Year Anniversary

The 6th December 2015 marked the 40th Anniversary of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service at Merewether Beach, Newcastle. Volunteers, crew and community came together to mark this significant milestone by forming a giant ‘40’ in front of one of the choppers– no mean organisational feat!

Check out the time lapse photography attached to capturing this single image from the intouch digital magazine. Visit www.intouchmagazine.com.au and click on the current issue. Navigate to page 5 and then click on the PLAY button over the image to watch.

Top Gig

Top Drop

THE PINK FLOYD EXPERIENCE Civic Theatre

THE DOCKYARD - The Oreo Martini In honour of our Honeysuckle Special Feature, this month’s Top Drop is a mouth-watering Cocktail (because we all know that Honeysuckle is Cocktail-Central right?).

The Pink Floyd Experience really know how to put on a show. Each tour is bigger and bolder than the last, and the group leave a trail of sold-out shows in their wake!

Each week The Dockyard inspire us all with their “Cocktail of the Week” Here’s the secret recipe for our all-time favourite – The Oreo Martini! Start by smashing up some Oreo's, drenching them with Baileys Irish Cream, chocolate liqueur and fresh cream, ice to top, then shake it down to freezing, strain it into a pretty glass and sprinkle some crushed Oreo's on top!

This time round, they will push the envelope again with a recreation of Pink Floyd's landmark stadium show The Division Bell Tour (released in the 90's, titled Pulse). This show features many hits, including a live performance of the entire Dark Side of the Moon album. The recreation of Pink Floyd's music, staging, lighting and special effects promises to be on the same level as the original aweinspiring, full-scale and biggest-grossing tour in history.

Of course if you’d rather have a skilled professional mix up this tasty treat for you (who wouldn’t!) then a visit to The Dockyard at Honeysuckle is a must. You’ll find them at 13/1 Honeysuckle Drive, Honeysuckle.

Don't miss The Pink Floyd Experience live at Civic Theatre on June 23rd. You can find tickets online at www.civictheatrenewcastle.com.au from $99.

Top Movie

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THE TRAVELLING FILM FESTIVAL

POKOLBIN ESTATE Hunter Valley

Australia's longest running Travelling Film Festival is once again bringing world cinema to regional Australia!

The Travelling Film Festival (TFF) showcases Australian and international features, documentaries and short films, screening in areas which have more limited theatrical screening opportunities. The TFF currently tours to 18 locations annually, screening in Newcastle at Tower Cinemas the 24th to 26th June.

The TTF creates a program specific for each stop of the festival in consultation with the cinema/or local film society. You will need to keep an eye on the website and facebook page for updates for what will be screening and ticket information, but we do know that a total of nine features and perhaps a short film are screened, with Friday the 24th the official opening night.

Having lived in the valley for 10 years we had tasted at many wineries – but never (officially at least) at Pokolbin Estate Vineyard. That’s not to say that we hadn’t drunk our fair share of their award-winning wines – we had just never done an official tasting there. Overseas visitors were just the push we needed, so we set off for a day in the Valley and first stop was Pokolbin Estate Vineyard. As it turned out it was also our last stop – we enjoyed our experience so much that we probably over-stayed our welcome!

The tasting was carried out in their very classy members room – where we all sat around a bar height table and were guided thorough our selected varieties by the very knowledgeable and affable Daniel and with the occasional appearance from Graham – the Estates General Manager.

We already knew the wines were terrific – what we didn’t realise was what an enjoyable and informative experience the tasting could be.

Also located on the Estate is the Hunter Olive Centre with a wide range of produce available for tasting and purchase (of which there were many made!) A highly enjoyable experience for your next visit to the Hunter Valley – you’ll find them at 298 McDonalds Rd, Pokolbin.

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COVER STORY FEATURE WESTPAC ROSS 40 YEAR NOBLE ANNIVERSARY This photograph was taken from a go pro that was mounted on the helicopter's winch during a training exercise.

Saving lives… Changing lives…

THE HUNTERS VERY OWN SUPERHEROES! It is an omen of tragedy to those who see it flying high overhead and wonder what emergency it has been called to attend.

It is the free ride you never want to have to take - but when you do it is a sigh of relief that help is at hand.

It is a vibrant red and yellow sign of hope for those in need; a vital lifeline at a time when things have gone terribly wrong.

And for the people of the Hunter, it is our own. Born and bred out of a desire to keep the community safe, funded by the wages of our workers and the wider business and residential communities, propelled forward by countless hours of volunteer work and a dedicated band of employees proud to say they serve the community that supports them.

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“With the Service being owned and operated by the community, for the community, the people of Newcastle and the people we serve have always put their hands in their pockets and kept us going as a world-class service and we’re very humbled by what the community does for us and what the community stands for, for us.

“I’ve worked in most services around this country and overseas, I’ve been fortunate to do that and this is very unique, the people of Newcastle look after their own.”

Graham’s history with the helicopter is almost as long as the Service’s existence itself.

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The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service is many things to many people.

“Just me personally, I’m so very proud to be able to work for the community, I certainly believe in what the Service does, what the people do for the Service,” he said.

In 2015, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service clocked up its 40th year in operation, and this month it will continue to celebrate that milestone with a special free exhibition in conjunction with Newcastle Museum.

A fun and engaging exhibition for all ages, it will highlight the history of the Service and foreshadow its future with static displays, footage of the helicopters in action, memorabilia and information.

Newcastle Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes, who is a member of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Board of Directors, said the Service was an important part of the region’s history and future and the exhibition at the Museum was a tremendous way for the community to learn more about its work.

That work has seen it act as a vital link in the wider chain of emergency services operating in the region for the past four decades. Crewman Graham Nickisson for one couldn’t be prouder to have been a part of it all.

The original Service was created in 1975 by the Newcastle branch of Surf Life Saving Australia, acting as a surf rescue and coastal observation operation during the summer months using a Bell 47 helicopter.

On October 20, 1980, the first Intensive Care Paramedic from the Ambulance Service of NSW travelled on board the helicopter for a mission in the Hunter Valley.

With the assistance of additional funds from sponsors including its original and longest serving partner Westpac (then the Bank of NSW) and support from the community, the Service commenced 24 hours a day, year-round operations in 1981.

COVER STORY WESTPAC 40 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

The Service has been involved in some of the most dramatic and horrific emergencies in the state’s history, including rescuing crew members from onboard the stricken Pasha Bulker vessel after it ran aground about 30m from shore at Nobbys Beach during the violent storms of June 2007.

Pictured Above: Westpac Rescue Helicopter Crewman Graham 'Nicko' Nickisson

Photograph taken by Mark Goolmeer who is a pilot with the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service and was taken at Royal North Shore Hospital after transferring a patient to specialist care just before sunrise.

“Some days are really terrible days, no doubt about that, I went to the accident the other day where the train hit the car on the level crossing up north at Taree, and you just come home, and you think this is just terrible, but then you see the other side of it. You see the good and the bad.”

And one of those good moments remains the most memorable It was involved in countless rescues and patient transfers of his career after he helped organise for a dying Maryland during the Newcastle earthquake on December 28, 1989 and less than a week earlier was the first helicopter on the scene at woman to fulfil her last wish – to see her son Chris graduate as a police officer in 2007. what remains Australia’s worst ever road accident – the crash While his brother later left to join the fire brigade, Graham has that occurred when two tourist buses collided on the Pacific “It was a lady about nine years ago, Jenny Walker was her name remained there ever since, going on to become the Crew Chief Highway at Clybucca, 12km north of Kempsey, killing 35 people and she had cancer. until 2010 when he stepped back from that role. and injuring another 41.

“Her husband Garry put a call out in the local paper, she was “My involvement started when it was a surf rescue helicopter Graham said the horror of the scene at Kempsey has remained dying of cancer and her son was graduating from the police back in 1981,” he said. with him forever. force and they couldn’t get her down there because she was so “I was involved in surf lifesaving, my brother Mark had been in gravely ill.

“The Kempsey bus crash certainly changed my life, I was only the Service two years prior to me joining, he went off and joined a young kid then and I’m not supposed to see what I saw then “And he said if anyone could help, he’d just love to get her down the fire brigade in 1984 but before that I had followed in his and that sort of really knocked me about at the time,” he said. there, that’s all she wants to do. footsteps.

“We were the first helicopter on the scene, and subsequently, a “I spoke to (Service CEO) Richard Jones and we organised it. We “I loved aviation, always been fascinated with flight, always been lot of the emergency personnel suffered because of what they were able to fly her and the medical team to escort her down to fascinated with helicopters - my only regret was that I never saw, and I was one of those. the parade ground to watch her son graduate. went and got my pilot’s licence.

With a background in surf lifesaving and a brother who was already volunteering for the Service, a then 17-year-old Graham signed up to become a volunteer crewman in 1981.

“But once the service started doing what it’s doing now, rescuing people and taking them to the hospital and helping people… well, that was my forte, I really like helping people. It’s the old cliché, I do it because I like helping people but it’s true.

“I really believe in the service and what the service provides and the amount of people it saved over those years is just phenomenal.”

Since 1975 the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service has undertaken more than 30,000 missions.

“I don’t like to talk about it a great deal, but that’s probably the nastiest thing we’ve ever seen or that the service has been involved in and it’s still to this day Australia’s worst ever road accident.”

Operating on call 24 hours, seven days a week, it attends about But while tragedy is, unfortunately, part and parcel of being an emergency services personnel, Graham said there are also 1000 missions each year. The service responds in three main plenty of heart-warming and uplifting aspects of his job such ways – as a primary responder that attends an accident site as coming face-to-face with the people whose lives they have to treat and transfer patients to a hospital; as a secondary helped save. responder to transfer patients between hospitals for specialist treatment; and to complete search and rescue missions, “When you see those people come in, they say hello to you and helping to locate missing people, rescue and return them to they’re walking around, you’ve really got to sit down and think safety.

‘Gee this is worth it’,” he said.

“The helicopter stayed there, we were able to set her up in an ambulance so she was able to see it while still getting all the critical care that she needed and we were able to fly her back.

“Later on that evening or early the following day she passed away. That was all she ever wanted to do… when the call came out to help, the Service put the hand up because we were looking after one of our own.

“I just organised it, I didn’t do the job because emotionally I don’t think I would cope too well with that but I’ve become friends with Garry, the father, and the son over this period and we still keep in contact.

“And I think it is something that will stay with me forever.”

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COVER STORY FEATURE WESTPAC ROSS 40 YEAR NOBLE ANNIVERSARY “It’s been a lifeline for a lot of people, it’s been the big red and “That’s the biggest thing for all of us, to be able to know that we yellow iconic helicopter. It’s a big sigh of relief for a lot of people do have an effect on people’s lives. when they see it,” he said.

“But we’re incredibly lucky in the community that we live in, to “People are proud to say that’s ours, and you see that all the have the support from the community to achieve the job that time, you see the amount of people that come and give you a we do. I think a lot of people look at it that we do something big pat on the back. special, but from the crews point of view, we’re all doing something in a job that we love doing, which is to fly.

“But we say it all the time, we are the people who transport the sick and injured to the hospital, but we’ve got a paramedic and “But what makes it so unique is the support we get from the a doctor on board the helicopter who really do the lifesaving community to achieve that (help save lives) – what we do is our treatment, alongside the emergency service people and chance to repay the community for everything they’ve put in paramedics on the scene. and we utilise the skills we have to achieve that.”

“Then the chain just goes on, you’ve got the hospital staff, the switchboard at the hospital, the security staff at the hospital who receive the helicopter, then the wardsmen, the people at the emergency department and then the general wards at the hospital who hopefully send the patients home.

“We’re just in this big loop, this big chain and without any of them working in unison, it doesn’t work. We’re just one link in the big chain.”

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service has grown and evolved since its humble beginnings, now operating four helicopters 24 hours a day, every day of the year, from two bases at Broadmeadow and in Tamworth.

In 2017, it will expand once more under a new contract that sees its counterpart of Lismore come into the fold to make the

Service one of only two aeromedical providers in NSW, primarily assisting the people of northern NSW. The changes will see its number of pilots rise from 11 to 17 while four new Augusta Westland 139 helicopters are being purchased to make up its fleet at Newcastle, Tamworth and Lismore. A new operational base will be built at Belmont airport, although its headquarters for all the regions will remain at Broadmeadow. In Tamworth, the Service will upgrade crew, paramedic and medical team facilities while in Lismore, a new base is being constructed at Lismore Airport.

It heralds an exciting new era for the Service, which Mike believes should ensure it continues to service the people of the Hunter and Northern NSW well into the future. ■ The free Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service exhibition will run from noon on Wednesday, June 1 through to Thursday, June 30 at the Newcastle Museum. Opening hours are from 10am to 5pm Tuesday through to Sunday each week.

Another vital link in the chain of the Service’s own operation is the community that supports it. It costs about $16 million a year to keep the helicopters and crews ready to respond when needed.

About 50 per cent is funded through contracts with the NSW Department of Health and NSW Ambulance. But the remainder of the cost is raised through sponsorships, Volunteer Support Group activities, events and partnerships with the community, including Westpac’s sponsorship - which is now Australia’s longest ever corporate sponsorship arrangement.

No-one has ever had to pay to be rescued or transported by the helicopter service as a result of this community support.

Chief Pilot Mike deWinton spent 20 years in the Royal Navy in England before coming to Australia. He joined up with the Service in 2000 and has flown countless missions since.

He said being part of the Service was a rewarding and humbling experience and is still blown away by the level of community support it receives.

“Supporting the community, providing that service to the community is the most rewarding part of it; when we see the results, when we meet up with patients we’ve flown, to see what they’ve come back to now after having been in the position they were.”

Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service

THE EXHIBITION

Flying along the coastline.

Courtesy of Matt Gleeson.

1 TO 30 JUNE 2016 This FREE exhibition includes loads of fun and interesting displays. You can also learn more about the rescue helicopters, those who work on board and the people who have supported the Service for the past 40 years.

40 Years

FREE ENTRY Open 10am to 5pm Tuesday to Sunday Newcastle Museum located at Workshop Way, Honeysuckle Newcastle

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TURNING UP THE HEAT THIS MONTH At Honeysuckle

TRAILER By Vanessa Bates

The temperatures may be dropping, but this month Honeysuckle is heating up with Winter Heat 2016 lighting up the harbourside promenade.

This is a darkly comic play set along the train tracks, about love, family and clocking on at the dream factory.

There is always something happening in Honeysuckle and Winter Heat has been one of the hottest (pun intended) annual events on the Newcastle calendar for over a decade. This year this iconic Newcastle event is taking place Saturday 11th of June from 5pm to 9pm and promises to be bigger, bolder and brighter than ever before with six festival zones stretching along the Honeysuckle foreshore.

Everyone is welcome at Winter Heat and festival attendees will be spoilt for choice with a food and wine area, featuring a selection of some of the Hunter's best wineries and boutique food vendors. There will be roving performers, live musical performances, a silent disco featuring a giant neon boombox, a silent cinema zone, fire sculptures, a smattering of markets and on water entertainment that includes giant Zorb balls, inflatable water dragons, and tug boat ballet.

This year, the organisers have ensured there is something for everyone – including the kids! The littlies will love the roving entertainment, fire sculptures and massive kids zone featuring an enormous inflatable obstacle course, foam pit, giant jumping pillow and many more incredible attractions that include the Big Yellow Bus mobile kid's play and fitness centre and facepainting.

Don’t miss out! Tickets to the VIP Zone can be purchased at www.events.ticketbooth.com.au/event/WHF16 for $25 per person +bf. For more information visit www.honeysuckle.net

COMING UP AT CARDIFF RSL

Presented by Tantrum Youth Arts

“Was he asleep? Or jumping on the bed, maybe he did one of those awesome flying leaps from across the room, just like he did every night. But this night when he landed BOOM! He was gone. All that was left was this gaping hole. You feel it don’t you? When someone just disappears."

Jed still lives with his mothers, between the beach and the bush, on a train line with a city at either end. Waiting.

People say he’s waiting for his father to come back. Jed doesn’t know his father but he’s trailed the Hollywood myth and he knows who his father could be. He’s seen every movie, he’s read all the articles and he’s watched all the trailers.

Finding his dad could fill the sinkhole in Jed’s psyche. The truth is, it’s hard having a star for a dad, when you’re completely ordinary. Unless of course, that’s not the truth.

And that could be harder.

Trailer is a brand new locally commissioned play by Newcastle's own NSW Premier's Award-Winning Playwright Vanessa Bates (Porn.Cake, Checklist For An Armed Robber, The Magic Hour) and directed by Anna Kerrigan (Sydney Theatre Company, Australian Theatre for Young People, Artistic Director of Aspire).

You can catch Trailer at the Civic Theatre’s Playhouse from 8-11 June. For tickets visit www.ticketek.com.au

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of Foxtel's music channel 'Smooth', Marcia's recently released album 'Amazing' showcases her songwriting and vocal skills.

With a career spanning four decades, Marcia is an inspiration to women everywhere; constantly reinventing herself and setting industry benchmarks; from being the first black woman to star in Jesus Christ Superstar, to standing up for women’s rights on Australian Idol, to advocating ceaselessly for diabetes.

The luminescent and preposterously beautiful Marcia Hines (now 61), with her vocal prowess better than ever and her boundless energy and commitment to performance, continues to win legions of fans around the world.

In 2016, the legendary former Queen of Pop is showing no sign of slowing down, having just completed a full season starring in the smash hit Velvet – a raucous fusion of disco, dance, burlesque and circus. Continuing her role as the host

A household name in entertainment, with 14 studio albums to draw from, Marcia Hines will perform her Disco hits as well as some new favourites from her album Amazing at Wests Nelson Bay Diggers on July 8th and Belmont 16s on July 9th, 2016.

Thanks to EAO Entertainment we have a double pass to give away to one lucky reader for Marcia’s Nelson Bay Diggers show on July 8th. Visit the GIVEAWAYS page at www.intouchmagazine.com.au to enter. Entries close June 30th – Goodluck!

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Marcia was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 2007 and received the Order Of Australia (AM) in 2009 for her services to the Australian Entertainment Industry as a performer, judge and mentor, and to the community through a range of charitable organisations.

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1

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UP JUNE

WEDNESDAY 1ST Bag Raiders The Cambridge Hotel Stephen R. Cheney - The Country Gentlemen Show Belmont 16s THURSDAY 2ND Musica Viva Presents Enso String Quartet Newcastle City Hall FRIDAY 3RD We Lost The Sea The Small Ballroom Loonatic Fringe Mary Ellen SATURDAY 4TH Ivan Ooze The Small Ballroom UoN Wind Orchestra The Conservatorium The Sugarcanes Lass O'Gowrie Bondi Cigars Lizottes, Lambton SUNDAY 5TH ‘The Great American Songbook’ Brass Quintet The Conservatorium TUESDAY 7TH Jeff Martin Lizottes THURSDAY 9TH Apia Good Times Tour Civic Theatre SATURDAY 11TH Ziggy: The Songs of David Bowie Wests New Lambton SUNDAY 12TH Dylan Joel The Small Ballroom Dungeon Big Band - The King, Queen, Duke + The Count Adamstown Uniting Church THURSDAY 16TH Karnivool Bar on the Hill, UoN FRIDAY 17TH The Funkoars The Cambridge Hotel Phase III Wickham Park Hotel SATURDAY 18TH Urthboy + L-Fresh The Lion + Okenyo + Hypenotic The Cambridge Hotel Thelma Plum The Small Ballroom Todd McKenney Belmont 16s SUNDAY 19TH Boys in the Band: Frankie Vallie, The Beatles, The Bee Gees + Beyond! Wests New Lambton The Voice Studio Aspiring Voices Lizottes, Lambton WEDNESDAY 22ND Michael Jackson HIStory Show Civic Theatre Merewether Highschool Senior Music Showcase Lizottes, Lambton THURSDAY 23RD The Pink Floyd Experience Civic Theatre FRIDAY 24TH A.D.K.O.B Ghost Tour Lass O'Gowrie Hotel Swervedriver The Cambridge Hotel Lennon: Through a Glass Onion Belmont 16s SATURDAY 25TH Sunhill Drive + Kings Of Kong Wickham Park Hotel WEDNESDAY 29TH Karise Eden + Dean Ray Wests New Lambton

JULY

FRIDAY 1ST The Beards The Cambridge Hotel FRIDAY 8TH Boo Seeka The Cambridge Hotel

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Westpac Rescue Helicopter Exhibition As part of their 40th anniversary celebrations, Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service will be holding a month-long exhibition highlighting the history and future of the Service, those they have helped and those who make it possible at Newcastle Museum. Open 10am - 5pm, Tues to Sun.

THURSDAY, JUNE 2

Comedy Night at Foghorn Brewhouse Lineup includes headliner Rhys Nicholson, Gareth Wasik, Isaac Butterfield, Matt Reddy, Brendan Knott and Kyle Legacy (UK) as MC. Tickets are $59, phone 4929 4721 or online through ticketbooth.

FRIDAY, JUNE 10

Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow 10―12 June, Civic Theatre.

SATURDAY, JUNE 11

Mates in Construction Race Day Newcastle Jockey Club. More information at www.njc.com.au Winter Heat Festival A kids zone, markets, buskers, music and performances, wine + food zone, silent cinema plus much more! 5pm - 9pm, Honeysuckle.

Hunter Valley Wine Festival Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley. www.huntervalleywinefestival.com.au Olive Tree Markets, Civic Park The Olive Tree Market is constantly growing and evolving with talented creatives joining each month. Discover the emerging artists section, take home amazing gourmet artisan produce and sit back and take in the sounds of talented local musicians! See you under the Olive Tree! www.theolivetreemarket.com.au

NSW Swifts vs West Coast 3:15pm, Newcastle Entertainment Centre.

Knights vs Warriors 3pm kick off, Hunter Stadium.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15

Hunter Opera's The Marriage of Figaro 15―26 June Lake Macquarie Performing Arts Centre, Warners Bay.

THURSDAY, JUNE 16

Gundog Estate Dinner at Reserve Wine Bar An amazing evening of Hunter Valley wine and extraordinary food. Tickets $120. To book phone 4929 3393 or email contact@reservewinebar.com.au

FRIDAY, JUNE 17

Sleepout for Soul Help raise support, awareness and funds for Soul Cafe by sleeping out in the Newcastle Train Sheds overnight, experiencing what a night living on the streets can be like. The event finishes with breakfast served at Soul Cafe. Go to www.soulcafe.org.au to register.

Starstruck 17―18th June, Newcastle Entertainment Centre.

SUNDAY, JUNE 5

The World’s Biggest Car Boot Sale Newcastle Jockey Club.

Mark Hughes Foundation Charity Day - Beanie, BBQ + Bowls Tickets are $20 which includes your beanie, a sausage sizzle, bowls and a free drink. All proceeds go to the MHF. 10am―6pm, Kahibah Sports Club.

MONDAY, JUNE 6

Fundraising Trivia Night for Carrie’s Place The Stag and Hunter Hotel, Mayfield.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8

Trailer by Vanessa Bates A comic drama set along the train tracks about love, family, and clocking on at the dream factory. Playhouse Theatre, 8―11 June.

THURSDAY, JUNE 9

Apia Good Times Tour For the fourth year running, Apia Good Times Tour is back with the stellar lineup of Daryl Braithwaite, Kate Ceberano, Jon Stevens and John Paul Young all taking the stage to perform their hits separately and together for a show that will have audiences up on their feet! Civic Theatre.

NJC Race Day Newcastle Jockey Club.

FRIDAY, JUNE 24

Travelling Film Festival Founded by David Stratton in 1974, the TFF is committed to providing audiences in regional Australia with access to films they would otherwise not have the opportunity to see on the big screen. 24―26 June, Tower Cinemas, Newcastle.

SATURDAY, JUNE 25

FRIDAY, JUNE 3

SATURDAY, JUNE 4

Aunty Donna After a year of wins, Melbourne's own sketch comedy trio Aunty Donna are touring a brand 'New Show' around Australia. Playhouse Theatre.

Chat with a Chef Jamie Ryan Learn about the best meat cuts and how to use them in cooking for flavoursome meals. 3pm - 5pm, Throsby Street Providore, Wickham.

Hunter Past in Photos III Newcastle Museum, Theatrette, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Robert Gott's Good Murder Presented by Newcastle Theatre Company. 4―18 June, Wed, Fri + Sat nights.

Matinee on Sun 5th + Sat 11th. Tickets from $18 at www.newcastletheatrecompany.com.au

THURSDAY, JUNE 23

SATURDAY, JUNE 18

Baby Boomers Blast From the Past Hostess'd By Mrs Browne Merewether Golf Club.

Cork and Fork Cup The ultimate food and wine indulgence at The Vintage Golf Course, during an 18-hole round of golf! Go to www.thevintage.com.au to register by June 7.

Show Your Colours Newcastle A colourful fun run raising much needed funds for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service. Newcastle Entertainment Centre www.ow.ly/103Q0Z CounterMove by Sydney Dance Company Exploring luminescence and life in a double bill that will enchant, compel and amuse with exhilarating physical dance by some of Australia’s finest dancers.

Civic Theatre.

Cheese Lovers Festival A showcase of the Hunter Valley's best cheese, wine, craft beer and compliments at The Sebel Kirkton Park, Hunter Valley. www.cheeseloversfestival.com.au Snowtime in the Gardens Hunter Valley Gardens annual winter wonderland for families and friends.

Enjoy a giant ice skating rink, ice toboggan and build a snowman! 10am - 9pm every day, 25 June - 17 July.

Stars of Newcastle Dance for Cancer Gala Evening Local celebrities and businesses put on their dancing shoes to raise funds for the Cancer Council NSW. Wests New Lambton, www.wests.newcastle.com.au Knights vs Dragons 3pm kick off, Hunter Stadium.

MONDAY, JUNE 27

Mad Monday at the Grain Store Join in for a night of laughs with comedians Andrew Barnett, Katie Burch, Luke Heggie plus more! Ticket includes a 3-course dinner for $65. Phone 4023 2707 or visit www.grainstorenewcastle.com.au

TLE Newcastle Race Day Newcastle Jockey Club The Blue Tie Ball Supporting Beyondblue, Merewether Surfhouse. Tickets $150, includes drinks and dinner package. www.stickytickets.com

TUESDAY, JUNE 21

Scholastic Children's Book Sale A large selection of children’s books will be 50―90% off including paperback novels, picture books, activity items and much more! Newcastle Jockey Club, 8am - 5pm.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22

Kaesler Tasting at Reserve Wine Bar Meet with Reid Bosward of Kaesler Wines from the Barossa for a free tasting. www.reservewinebar.com.au

TUESDAY, JUNE 28

Shrek The Musical Jr Presented by St Phillips Christian College Middle School at SPCC Theatre, 28 June - July 1st. www.tickets.spcc.nsw.edu.au

THURSDAY, JUNE 30

Raising Red for MS Ball Tickets available at the venue or www.eventbrite.com.au, Honeysuckle Hotel

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SATURDAY 2 Pink Race Day 2016 For the eighth year in a row, local Clubs will support the Hunter Breast Cancer Foundation by holding a charity race day at Newcastle Jockey Club.

31 Morehead Street, Lambton Doors open from 6pm FULLY LICENSED

Miss Ink 2016 Competitors compete in 3 rounds – casual, formal, swimwear – judged by a panel of experts from within the tattoo, modelling, and/or fashion industries. Cambridge Hotel.

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FRIDAY 8 The Wharf Revue by Sydney Theatre Company Because there aint no party like a Wharf Revue party! 8―9 July, Civic Theatre.

SATURDAY 9 Newcastle Brickfest An Annual Lego fan event, with something for everyone to enjoy. 9―10 July, PCYC Broadmeadow.

FRIDAY 15 Hairspray the Big Fat Arena Spectacular Don’t miss the largest production of Hairspray ever staged in the world.

15―16 July, Newcastle Entertainment Centre.

The Simon + Garfunkel Story A fascinating tale of how two young boys from Queens, New York became the world's most sucessful music duo. A show not to be missed! Civic Theatre.

SATURDAY 23 Giggle Ball - Supporting Children Living with

Cancer and their Families A night to giggle, party and give! In 2016, Camp Quality Giggle Ball is celebrating its 10th anniversary in the Newcastle region. Wests City.

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Mayfield Hotel TUESDAY Badge Draw WEDNESDAY Open Mic Night + Poker THURSDAY Comedy Night FRIDAY Live Music SATURDAY WPT POKER LEAGUE - 2 sittings from 12pm to 5.30pm and 6.30pm to 11pm

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BRIAN CADD

The Star Behind the Stars To say Australia’s Brian Cadd is a prolific songwriter would be an understatement of mammoth proportion. From 1966 until his departure for America in 1975, singer, songwriter, keyboard player and producer Cadd was one of the most prominent musicians on the local scene. He remains a key figure in the history of Australian music.

Born in Perth, Brian moved to Melbourne just as Beatlemania swept the country which, combined with Brian’s interest in piano, opened the way to his future career. He joined The Groop in 1966 and wrote all of their hit singles and albums including Woman You’re Breaking Me and Such a Lovely Way. Upon their demise, he formed AXIOM, Australia’s first “supergroup” with Glenn Shorrock. Once again Cadd penned all of Axiom’s hits (including Little Ray of Sunshine and My Baby’s Gone) before the band broke up in England in 1969.

Returning to Australia, he launched a rock label called Bootleg Records in 1972. It became the most successful Independent Record Company in the history of Australian popular music up to that time. The next few years saw many gold and platinum records as a solo artist and an array of prestigious awards for film scores, title songs and TV themes. In addition, he produced many acts and wrote and produced some of Australia's most successful advertising music. Hits from this era included Ginger Man, Let Go, Don’t you know its Magic, Mamma Don’t Dance, Alvin Purple and Class of 74.

In 1976, he was signed to Capitol Records as an artist and moved to Los Angeles. For the next 20 years, he worked across all aspects of the International music scene from writing, production, publishing, management and the planning, development and administration of several successful music production companies.

REELING IN THE YEARS - A TRIBUTE TO STEELY DAN Friday 3 BONDI CIGARS Saturday 4

JEFF MARTIN (THE TEA PARTY) Tuesday 7

THE ADELE EXPERIENCE FT. EMMA KIRK Friday 10 DARREN PERCIVAL Saturday 11

MONSTERS OF ROCK Sunday 12

KAYLENS RAIN Thursday 16

STEVE CLISBY Friday 17

THE IDEA OF NORTH Saturday 18

DIESEL - PIECES OF AMERICANA TOUR Friday 24, Saturday 25, Lazy Lunch Sunday 26

FASTWAY CHARITY COMEDY NIGHT Thursday 30

JULY ABBASBACK Friday 1

MENTAL AS ANYTHING Saturday 2

Brian Cadd moved back to Australia permanently in 1997 after 25 years working abroad. He continues to tour Australia playing to the massive ‘Boomers’ audience. In July 2007, he was inducted into the both the ARIA, Hall of Fame and the Australian Songwriters Hall of Fame.

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See Brian when he performs the Lazy Sunday Lunch at Lizottes Newcastle on Sunday 19th July 2016. For more information and tickets visit www.lizottes.com.au

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Disney On Ice - Magical Ice Festival Get ready to enter a world of enchantment featuring the most magical moments from across the kingdom in Disney On Ice presents Magical Ice Festival. 8―10 July, Newcastle Entertainment Centre.

You and your bestie can win your way to the Lazy Sunday Lunch with Brian Cadd with this month’s Lizottes Special Giveaway! Visit the GIVEAWAYS Page at www.intouchmagazine.com.au to enter.

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INTOUCH WHAT'S ON And if there’s one thing that a federal election year brings, it’s a smorgasbord of satirical goodies. There’ll be minor party pies, red meat, blue cheese and don’t forget your greens. But most of all, there’ll be laughter. And lots of it.

Over 15 years and 21 shows, they’ve mercilessly mocked all the usual suspects.

We’ve watched Howard Tampa with refugees, Rudd give pennies from Kevin, Gillard refuse to be lectured by “that man,” “that man” scrap the carbon tax, stop the boats and – um – get the budget back into surplus… But no one has been able to outplay, outwit or outlast The Wharf Revue. So, we’re throwing a party and everyone’s invited.

Paul Keating once said that politicians come in three varieties: straight men, fixers, and maddies. Well, you can be sure all of them will be knocked down a peg or two when The Wharf Revue comes rolling into town.

Gordon Bennett Number Five 2003 acrylic on linen 167 x 152cm Gift of Terrey P Arcus through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program 2012 Newcastle Art Gallery collection © The Estate of Gordon Bennett

BLACK WHITE

& RESTIVE

From the inimitable minds of Jonathan Biggins, Drew Forsythe and Phillip Scott comes another instalment of what has become a Sydney Theatre Company institution. From the movers to the shakers, from the winners to the losers, the stage will be filled with a year’s worth of foolishness.

This project is supported by Arts NSW’s Curatorial Support Initiative grant, a devolved funding program administered by Museums & Galleries of NSW on behalf of the NSW Government.

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Newcastle Art Gallery partners:

Thanks to the Civic Theatre Newcastle we have 2 double passes to the Opening Night (July 8th) of The Wharf Review to giveaway. Visit the GIVEAWAYS page at www.intouchmagazine.com.au for your chance to win. Entries close June 30th…

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His musical history is the stuff of legend. Broke and homeless in Torremolinos, Spain in the late sixties, the talented twenty one year old decided to make music his lifes work. In the early seventies, he and seventeen musicians followed the infamous Hendrix trail to Europe – and there they stayed, making Holland base and beginning a two decade career as American Gypsy.

28 May - 7 August 2016

BLACK WHITE & RESTIVE is part of an ongoing national conversation that explores engagements between Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists. The artists brought together here represent the diversity of approaches to crosscultural art practice in works that span direct collaborations and more subtle, and at times controversial, forms of influence and exchange. The exhibition draws upon Newcastle Art Gallery’s collection of Hermannsburg watercolours and other modernist and postmodern paintings to contextualise cross-cultural currents in Australian contemporary art.

Who will make the cut? Who has the numbers in the caucus room? It’s anyone’s guess.

Join Jonathan Biggins, Amanda Bishop, Drew Forsythe and Phillip Scott with Sydney Theatre Company’s The Wharf Review at the Civic Theatre Newcastle, July 8th and 9th. For more information and tickets visit www.civictheatrenewcastle.com.au

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This year, The Wharf Revue will be a parade of past and present indignitaries – a who’s who of 21st-century embarrassments, from the politicians to the celebrities – all skewered on the stake of seriously side-splitting satirical silliness and musical mayhem.

STEVE CLISBY

Steve Clisby was the best kept secret in the country until last year when the charismatic performer captivated audiences and reached the semi-finals on TV talent juggernaut The Voice which was broadcast into more than two million living rooms weekly. Steve’s subsequent tour sold out 20 shows in record time. It’s safe to say Steve Clisby is no longer a secret.

Moving seamlessly from soul roots to contemporary revivalist soul, Steve Clisby’s live performances showcase supreme musicianship and legendary cool. At a time when artists worldwide are reinventing classic soul, funk and jazz inspired music, Clisby is a unique proposition. An exponent of the original soul movement, he has quietly forged a career over many decades and many continents. Now he breathes new life into the genre.

A record deal, a string of hits and numerous television appearances cemented the group as the African-American soul voice in Europe touring alongside Chaka Khan, Hot Chocolate, Kool and the Gang, Crusaders, Mothers Finest, Level 42, Santana, Frank Zappa and Taj Mahal.

In 1999 Steve Clisby made Australia his home and in 2013 Steve became a citizen. “I connect with this country on so many levels. Australia is young and growing and change is part of the culture, politically, environmentally and artistically and anyone can be a part of the process. It is the most beautiful place I have ever been,” he said.

Steve’s televised rediscovery brought about enormous recognition, it was also a profound personal and professional journey and forced Steve to really 'let go'.

Steve will play one show only at Lizottes on Friday June 17. Visit www.lizottes.com.au for tickets.

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John Waters added “To be embraced by New Yorkers as we were from October to January, this was a great reward for all of us who worked so hard to get our show there, at the Union Theatre."

"It truly felt as though Glass Onion had in fact given the city what it needed, to reconcile their own sense of loss of a much loved 'son,' as John Lennon came to be. Night after night, our audiences stood to acknowledge us, and it doesn't get much better than that," he said.

In 1992, twelve years after Lennon’s death, Waters and D’Arrietta first conceived and performed Lennon: Through a Glass Onion on a small stage at the Tilbury Hotel in Sydney.

Celebrating the Genius That was John Lennon

The show was an instant success. In the years that followed, Waters and D’Arrietta toured the show and played sold-out engagements at venues including The Sydney Opera House.

The show performed a three-month engagement in London’s West End.

“It was truly an emotional experience seeing Lennon: Through a Glass Onion in New York at its American premiere,” said producer Harley Medcalf. “We were overwhelmed, blessed really, to have the support of Yoko Ono and the Lennon Estate.

As Charles Waterstreet (Fairfax) said, “We should get out the streamers and confetti to shower D’Arrietta and Waters in an open limousine to the steps of our town halls.” The show will return to the US following the Australian tour.

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“It's been a fantastic response the show is receiving, especially Lennon: Through a Glass Onion, the internationally acclaimed theatrical event celebrating the genius, music and phenomenon from the younger audiences that are coming along, some of whom were not even born when Lennon and The Beatles were of John Lennon, is back in Australia following their sensational recording and releasing their music. It’s a testament to the 16 week season in New York. legacy of the man and his music that still excites and intrigues Created and performed by renowned Australian actor/ people to this day” says Waters. musician John Waters and esteemed singer/pianist Stewart For the audience, this is either an emotional trip down memory D’Arrietta, Lennon: Through a Glass Onion is part concert and lane or a wonderful introduction to the life and times of one of part biography. The show reveals the essence of the life and the most fascinating icons of our time. astonishing talent of one of the most admired icons of the past century with a story and 31 songs including Imagine, Strawberry The show will travel to Edinburgh Fringe Festival to perform in Fields Forever, Revolution, Lucy In the Sky with Diamonds, All August, but before it does you can catch it at Belmont 16s on You Need is Love, Come Together, Help, Working Class Hero, June 24th. This is definitely one you will not want to miss.

Mother, Jealous Guy, and more.

Thanks to the good folk at AAA Entertainment we have a double pass to give away to see Lennon: Through a Glass Onion at Belmont 16s on June 24th. Get in fast – this giveaway will close at midnight on June 15th – simply visit the GIVEAWAYS Page at www.intouchmagazine.com.au to enter.

in an intoxicating double bill presented by 16 of Australia’s finest dancers at the top of their game.

In his 2010 work Cacti, Ekman presents a gleeful and affectionate parody of the affectations of contemporary dance.

Sixteen dancers stand - seemingly trapped, on oversized Scrabble tiles. While a string quartet plays, and spoken recordings give tongue-in-cheek narration of the action, the dancers run, fall, writhe and try to escape their invisible prisons.

Eventually – and this is the important bit, they each acquire a cactus. But what does it all mean?

Sydney Dance Company intrigues and entertains with CounterMove Internationally renowned Sydney Dance Company is set to return to Newcastle Saturday 25 June with CounterMove, a stunning two-part program juxtaposing works from two renowned contemporary dance visionaries – Swedish choreographer Alexander Ekman and Sydney Dance Company Artistic Director Rafael Bonachela.

Australia’s leading contemporary dance company brings together movement, music, dramatics, philosophy and comedy,

Cacti is a laugh-out-loud funny and affectionate deconstruction of art’s greater excesses, described by The Australian as, “An extraordinarily original and vibrant work of dance-theatre - witty, effervescent, playful, surreal and joyously physical.”

Bonachela’s world premiere, Lux Tenebris, provides the perfect contrast. Named for the Latin term meaning ‘Light and Darkness’, this full ensemble piece explores the extremes of human experience, responding to a newly commissioned powerful and evocative visceral soundscape by frequent Sydney Dance Company collaborator, composer Nick Wales.

Showcasing the dancers’ trademark poetic and technical mastery, Bonachela’s movement follows deep, unexpected twists to discover a dark place where there is space for beauty and light.

Time to bag a bargain, as it is mid-year Sale time already at Charlestown Square! With the delay in cooler weather hitting us this year, you’re likely to find many of your favourite fashion stores are well stocked with new season must have pieces, reduced at irresistible prices.

Plus during June, spend $50 or more at any fashion and accessories store for your chance to win an hour with our experienced Stylist, Natalie Baker, valued at $80!

Natalie will help you find the look that’s right for your body shape and lifestyle at dozens of fashion stores.

We’re making great enhancements to Charlestown Square and bringing exciting new retailers, with changes currently taking place on each level of the Centre. We appreciate everyone’s cooperation while the necessary works take place. Information is updated regularly at www.charlestownsquare.com.au Recently we welcomed Star Nail & Beauty on the Ground Floor.

If urban unisex fashion is your style, check out The Hunter’s first Universal Store, now on Level 2 near City Beach, and don’t miss the delicious hand crumbed golden schnitzels at Schnitz in the Food Terrace, another first at Charlestown Square.

And scheduled to open later in June will be Aldi, adding to the supermarket and fresh food offer on the Ground Floor.

Several of your favourite stores have relocated on Level 1 including popular dance wear brand Bloch, now in the previous Medicare site; Just Teezn, new store in the ex-Bupa site and Forever New has opened a larger concept store near The Coffee Club.

The development works are nearing completion in and around Centre Court. Stay tuned for the opening dates of international fashion favourite H&M and the Cotton On flagship store, on track to open in mid-July.

And just a reminder the Centre will be open over the June long weekend including Monday 13 June from 10am to 4pm, while Reading Cinemas, Strike, Timezone and the South Piazza cafes and restaurants will trade until later.

Enjoy the Hunter’s largest shopping and entertainment destination during June.

Cheers,

Therese,

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There’s no time like Snow Time!

On Saturday June 25th, Hunter Valley Gardens will transform into a Winter Wonderland as ‘Snow Time in the Garden’ kicks off. This year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever before with a brand new event area, great new features and best of all, open daily from 10am to 9pm for 3 huge weeks from June 25th to July 17th.

Children and adults alike can enjoy all things Winter at Snow Time in the Garden, without having to travel to the snow!

Whether you want to give ice skating a try, go tobogganing or

Boutique Shopping and a whole lot more! at Hunter Valley Gardens Shopping Village.

SHOP... SAVOUR... DINE... PAMPER AND PLAY

at 17 specialty shops, 3 restaurants and 2 cafés plus Zen Hair, Skin and Body and Aqua Golf & Putt Putt!

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watch an amazing ice sculpture be carved from scratch, it is the perfect school holiday fun!

Touch snow for the first time in the man-made snow play area.

Build a snowman, make a snow angel and get creative. If you love ice-skating there is nothing more thrilling than an outdoor ice rink and this year the ice rink is 20% larger than ever before.

Sessions run for 20 minutes and each session caters for up to 240 skaters.

The family fun doesn’t end there! Other activities through the event include the Snow Ball Challenge, Giant Snow Globe, Snow Dogs, Arcade Alley, Face Painting, Inflatables and more!

And for those wanting a bite to eat, there will be a range of food and beverages available throughout the event area.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.huntervalleygardens.com.au

Shopping Village OPEN 7 DAYS FROM 10AM

FUN RUN REGISTRATION NOW OPEN www.HunterAcademy.org.au/SportsFest

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Kilpatrick Court is Anglican Care’s new, purpose built residential aged care home situated in the lakeside suburb of Toronto.

The home has been designed to offer an environment of wellbeing and happiness.

Accommodating 147 people, Kilpatrick Court will cater for people with a variety of individual care needs including dementia specific care and respite care.

Fitness classes, health and wellness booths and healthy food stalls will all be a part of the day.

The majority of the rooms are single with ensuites, although there are some double rooms also available. Furnished with a bed, bedside table, chairs, television, shelving and wardrobe, your new home is ready to move right into.

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SPORTSFEST is coming to Lake Macquarie this Spring Those dreaded winter blues have arrived and while we are seeking warmth inside these next few months spring will be here before we know it - sun filled days, blue skies and sports!

Speers Point Park will play home to SportsFest this spring, with an all-ages family friendly event hosted by the Hunter Academy of Sport on October 9.

Fun and engaging simulators, batting cages and sports challenges will be dotted along Speers Point Park giving kids young and youngat-heart the opportunity to have a try at a new sport or test their skills and speed on a sport they already love.

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In addition to the SportsFest carnival, a 5km Fun Run (with fundraising option to benefit Cancer Council NSW) will be held with a walk/ run around the beautiful Lake Macquarie departing from Speers Point Park.

Limber up with yoga before the run, or shake out sore muscles afterwards with Zumba in the park – both SportsFest and the FunRun are perfect for all ages and abilities giving everyone the opportunity to have a go.

For more information and to register visit www.hunteracademy.org.au/SportsFest

Situated throughout the home are an assortment of sitting rooms, lounge and activity areas. These provide places for residents to enjoy the company of other residents, family and friends, enjoy group activities or to just take a moment for serenity and reflection.

One of the unique features of Kilpatrick Court is the central courtyard around which the home has been designed and which facilitates opportunities for social interaction and time outdoors. There is also a communal café

Chairman of the Board of Anglican Care Mr. John Kilpatrick, AM, pictured with wife Ellen.

which is open to residents, their family and friends along with the broader community.

Kilpatrick Court has been named in honour of Mr. John Kilpatrick, AM in recognition of his 45-year history with Anglican Care and his dedication to the needs of the aged in the community.

Anglican Care is an innovative provider of quality aged care services for seniors.

Operating since 1956, Anglican Care is highly regarded for the quality of care provided by our skilled and caring staff.

Kilpatrick Court is opening soon if you would like more information, phone 4958 0000 or visit www.anglicancare.com.au

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The Future of the Hunter is ELECTRIC! The Hunter Valley Electric Vehicle Festival 'EVFest' is all about thinking of sustainable transport in fun and innovative ways that support the development of electric vehicle industries in the region. We already build our state's electric trains and mining equipment, time to see what else we can do!

EVFest is delivered each year by a range of supportive Hunter organisations and businesses, led by the Tom Farrell Institute for the Environment at the University of Newcastle. Visitors to EVFest will be able to explore an electric vehicle future by joining in at the EVPrize event, held every year, which sees high school students and privateers build and race their electric bike at Newcastle Kart Racing Club at Cameron Park, for the coveted EVPrize. This year the primary student prize race will be held on the 13th of August and the high school student prize race on the 14th of August.

Attendees will also witness the latest and greatest in all things electric vehicle and alternative transport at the EV Show.

Held in conjunction with the EVPrize, the EVShow brings together like-minded individuals and vehicle manufacturers to

PINK MARQUEE Get the party started with The P!nk Tribute Show in the Pink Marquee.

Destined to please even the most faithful Pink fan and with more attitude than a rock star, your afternoon of fun is guaranteed. Tickets are $87 per person or $820 for a table of 10 and include two-course lunch, a glass of pink on arrival and a racebook with $5 from each ticket donated to Hunter Breast Cancer Foundation.

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showcase the future of transport in this country.

The EVShow will run over both days of this action packed weekend of races and demonstration vehicles on the circuit with a show of electric, hybrid, fuel cell and hydrogen vehicles all on display.

The Tom Farrell Institute for the Environment at the University of Newcastle initiated this terrific festival with two goals in mind: to encourage and attract more school students into careers in science and engineering and to stimulate clean transport and clean energy manufacturing in the region.

The Institute is currently seeking sponsorships and exhibitors for this significant annual regional event.

Pink Race Day in Support of Breast Cancer Newcastle Jockey Club will host the eighth annual Pink Race Day on Saturday 2 July 2016. Supported by NJC and Clubs in the Community, Pink Race Day aims to raise $100,000 for Hunter Breast Cancer Foundation, and there’s a number of trackside venues from which to enjoy the day.

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Glam up for the day and enter Fashions on the Field for your chance to be crowned ‘Best Dressed Female’ or ‘Best Dressed Male’.

Entry to Fashions on the Field is by Gold Coin donation to support Hunter Breast Cancer Foundation.

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Chaddies Café held the inaugural Ladies Long Lunch For Humanity in the courtyard in late May. The event was sponsored by Dalton Partners of New Lambton, The Wandering Peacock, Style on Regent, Kate Devine, and

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Parker & Barrow. The monies raised went directly to orphanages in Nepal who are desperately in need of gas for cooking and school supplies.

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By Sarah Saffo for #WestfieldKotara Winter is coming... and we don’t mean Game of Thrones (but we do hope you’re up-to-date on your episodes!). We mean chilly mornings all rugged up in a warm coat and scarf, with chapped lips and freezing fingertips! Sounds dry, we know, but unfortunately, the cold weather and harsh winds are going to suck the life out of our lovely complexions. Fortunately, there is one product that can save you from this awfulness.

1. SK-II Facial Treatment Oil from David Jones – $185 A luxury skin care item, this facial treatment oil provides instant moisturisation and a healing glow while soothing the skin's imperfections

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The Jaden Cowl Neck Pullover (large image below) is an absolute musthave piece this season. In two easy-to-wear colours, it’s the perfect knit to work back with your favourite jeans and ankle boots, creating the ultimate statement this winter.

With a heavy focus on knitwear this month, Jeanswest’s exclusive Woolmarkcertified collection extends into menswear, with premium men's jumper styles featured in shades of dark navy, grey and black. Each style works back perfectly with Jeanswest’s extensive collection of long-sleeve shirts and jackets, perfect for layering up this winter!

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INTOUCH FASHION + BEAUTY region retain its retail spend and provide locals with a one stop If, like me, you thought the name came from the raw materials used to produce their clothing then think again! The name pays fashion shopping experience. homage to the great Aussie saying “Cotton On” – to grasp or “The combination of exciting local and international brands will understand an idea (seems obvious now that I think of it!) strengthen the retail offer available at Charlestown Square and reduce the need for local residents to shop outside Cotton On commenced operations as a home business in of Newcastle and the Hunter for their fashion and beauty the Melbourne suburb of Geelong when founder Nigel Austin headed to the local Beckley Markets armed with a swag of acid favourites,” said Mr. Hodgetts. wash denim jackets. Customers loved the jackets, however, he “We have a history of bringing international retailers first to the left the market without making a sale. Disappointed but not market, including Apple and Nike. Part of being the region’s deterred, Nigel returned the next week. He had an epiphany leading shopping destination is delivering what customers and dropped the price – the jackets sold out instantly. It was want.” the start of something big!

Fashion a focus with Cotton On flagship store launch at Charlestown Square WORDS: DI VON ESSEN Next month sees Australian-based fashion retailer Cotton On opening their flagship megastore at Charlestown Square.

Located on Level 1, the store is scheduled to open along with Swedish giant H&M on July 14th (yes folks, you heard it here first!)

The new store will be the second largest in NSW and will include all your favourite brands - Cotton On, Cotton On Home, Cotton On Body and Rubi.

In 23 years, the Cotton On Group has grown to become Australia’s largest value fashion group, with eight brands in over 1,300 retail stores in 17 countries across the world and we’re very excited to be welcoming this flagship store to sunny Newcastle.

Also due to open its first Hunter store at Charlestown Square is luxury beauty retailer Mecca Maxima, which promises to be the hottest destination for beauty lovers, showcasing dozens of make-up brands, trends and expertise in a glamorous and interactive environment.

Launched 17 years ago by Australian founder Jo Horgan, there are now over 70 Mecca beauty boutiques throughout Australia and New Zealand. In a recent Newcastle Herald online poll, Mecca Maxima narrowly pipped H&M as being the store that local residents were most excited to see open here.

As the largest shopping and entertainment destination in the region, there are over 100 fashion, accessories and beauty stores to indulge your passion for staying on trend, whatever your budget.

Charlestown Square’s general manager Dwight Hodgetts said the launch of the new, first to Hunter Stores would help the

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“We’re looking forward to welcoming several popular brands to our mix, including Aldi this month.”

In addition to the refreshed Centre Court area of Charlestown Square, the centre is currently undergoing a brand remix to ensure it remains the region’s most compelling shopping destination.

Adding to the urban fashion mix is first to Hunter store The Universal Store which opened its doors in May. Considered Australia's go-to location for the latest in youth, street and casual fashion – it’s all about denim at the Universal Store.

From vintage denim to contemporary finishes, you’ll find men’s and women’s denim and street fashion at this home to an edited range of the latest styles from top international brands and cult Australian labels.

Whatever your style, there’ll be something for everyone in the fashion mix planned for the centre in the coming months with some more big ‘first to Hunter’ announcements on their way.

Stay tuned!

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Over the last two years kale has become increasingly popular, more readily available and added into every recipe from smoothies to soups, but what really makes it more special that any other green vegetable?

Increasing research into in the nutritional composition of kale has found that it is a high protein, high fibre and low carbohydrate vegetable.

It is mineral dense with high levels of calcium, iron,

zinc and magnesium. Raw kale also contains more than the recommended daily intake of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin K. As part of the cabbage family, kale has high antioxidant activity and due to its rich nutrient value it has excellent health prospects for the treatment of various diseases. Studies of kale show it can help to reduce cholesterol levels, regulate blood sugar levels, and aid in the digestive process. Who knew?

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Have you ever wondered why some people fall victim to every bug or virus going around while others continually stay healthy and avoid illness? Are you that person who always has a constant cough or sniffle? So why does the dreaded winter cold always choose you?

Well, it all depends on how strong and healthy your immune system is at any given time.

Our bodies are constantly under siege by a multitude of disease-causing organisms and chemical toxins every day. Fortunately, our bodies are equipped with multiple defence mechanisms to counteract and defeat these invaders!

Your immune system is made up of special cells, proteins, tissues, and organs. Through a series of steps called the immune response, your body recognises and defends itself against these bacteria and viruses that appear foreign and harmful.

Immunity within your body is a very complex and fascinating system. It consists of several lines of defences such as our skin and mucous membranes which protect our body from invaders as well as cells and chemicals in our body fluids who are at the ready to attack and destroy viruses and bacteria as they enter the body.

But for various reasons our defence forces can weaken and our immune system can become compromised leading to reoccurring colds, viruses, infections, and in more severe cases chronic immune disorders and disease. A poor

diet, bad sleeping patterns, little or no exercise, and a stressful job or home situation can prevent our immune system from standing firm against coughs and colds.

As naturopaths and nutritionists, we like to focus on prevention rather than cure by keeping our defence forces strong and healthy, particularly over the cooler months when we are more susceptible to colds and viruses.

A healthy diet, regular exercise, nutritional supplements, and herbal tonics are all essential ingredients to reduce the frequency, severity and duration of illness. They will also speed up recovery time if any nasties do infiltrate their way into your body.

Don’t wait until your nose starts running and the cough starts barking to treat yourself. Get winter ready now with our Winter Wellness programme at Mojo Health. Our qualified herbalists and nutritionists can provide you with the nutritional advice and herbal tonics you need to get you through the coming winter months. This means less time feeling awful and taking time off work or school and more time feeling fabulous and enjoying life!!

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Fixing 3pm Fatigue! 5 Healthy, Energy Building Tips that Work.

WORDS: SONIA MCNAUGHTON Naturopath & Medical Herbalist, Mayfield Medical Connection

especially common in menstruating women who don’t enjoy eating meat, chicken and/ or fish.

Zombie time hit mid afternoon for me. Around 3 pm, I’d be yawning and moaning about how tired I felt as I shuffled to the vending machine desperate for a quick energy hit of pure sugar.

I don’t recommend jumping in with a supplement as too much iron and B12 can actually cause as many problems as not enough! Make sure you talk about your iron and B12 containing foods with a trained professional.

I remember vividly the day I learnt 3 pm fatigue slumps were fixable, it was as if the sun shone brightly after a long, cold, dark winter. The world was a new and exciting place again, and there was hope I could make it through the day without exhaustion and empty chocolate calories.

1. COFFEE AFTER BREAKFAST ONLY Not drinking coffee on an empty stomach is a simple step with a powerful result crushing sugar cravings and boosting energy hours later.

It was a huge change for me to not drink coffee when I first woke up but the results were immediate and profound.

5. ZZZZZZZZZZ'S Problems in the bedroom, sleeping problems that is, need to get sorted and sorted quickly.

I love herbal teas to encourage deep, restful sleep and passionflower, and lavender are two of my favourites as they are delicious, easy to drink and effective.

If these steps don’t fix your fatigue don’t stay silent! Seek trained and professional advice by talking to a doctor or a registered naturopath to investigate what is happening to your energy levels.

2. BREAKFAST TIME = PROTEIN TIME Pure protein foods like eggs and plain yoghurt mean enjoying a day of stable energy as well as stable moods. So many people I see don’t eat enough protein, leaving them vulnerable to not only fatigue but also depression and anxiety as well as frequent colds and flu.

3. SECRET ENERGY WEAPON The heavy artillery of the natural health world is CoQ10 a little-known nutrient needed to make energy in your body. The good news is it is available in a supplement and may boost both physical and mental vitality.

4. ENERGY FOODS: IRON & B12 Low intake of iron and B12 foods can cause fatigue, brain fog, difficulty with exercise and even more severe side effects. These are

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museums, wharves, offices and apartments in addition to open space.

Greater mixed use of the harbour has also led to the demand and establishment of recreational boating resources on the Hunter River including Queens Wharf Brewery, Honeysuckle and Lee Wharf piers and the Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club, which boasts a modern 180 berth floating marina, Clubhouse, boat yard and commercial precinct.

The overall Honeysuckle development has also preserved a number of heritage-listed buildings along Newcastle Harbour, including the former railway work sheds which now house the University of Newcastle gym, the Newcastle Regional Museum and Wine Selectors as well as space for community activities.

Entertainment on the Harbour The transformation of Newcastle’s waterfront from its manufacturing past to the vibrant economic and cultural hub that it is today has to be one of the most successful urban renewal programs in the history of New South Wales’ history.

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The Coastal Banksia, or Honeysuckle, prospered on the banks of Newcastle Harbour for many years, prompting the name Honeysuckle Point.

Honeysuckle is the link between the city’s Civic precinct, the harbour and has been the public face and in many ways, the soul of the urban renewal project.

In recent years, Honeysuckle has opened up the harbour to Newcastle and has fast become Newcastle’s premier dining and entertainment precinct, overflowing with things to do and see, and places to dine.

This is where the glistening port meets the bustling city, with extensive public spaces, frequent live entertainment and cultural activities and an array of inviting cafes, world-class restaurants and pubs to choose from along with some of the most outstanding water views.

A Gradual Transformation For most of the 20th century the area we now know as Honeysuckle was dominated by railway workshops, wool stores, cargo sheds and warehouses, both active and dormant.

Unfortunately, this rich industrial heritage left the area contaminated, derelict and blocked off from the people of Newcastle.

On the northern side of the rail, cut off from the rest of the city, this space was seen to be connected to the industrial happenings of the port and industry. The land west of the workshops lay strewn with building and industrial rubble, the scars of former uses, derelict buildings, fenced-off areas and warning signs. Early Honeysuckle was then a blot on the landscape of what is Australia’s second oldest city.

By the late 1980s it became apparent that redevelopment was required, and in 1992, the NSW Government formed the Honeysuckle Development Corporation (now Hunter Development Corporation) to work in partnership with the local community. This carried with it the responsibility for the commercial and residential renewal of 50 hectares of derelict industrial land along the Newcastle railway line and waterfront.

The Honeysuckle Promenade stretches some seven kilometres along the waterfront from the mangroves at Carrington, past the Available land was divided into seven precincts: Carrington, marina and yacht club to link up with the remaining foreshore, Cottage Creek, Honeysuckle, Hunter Street, Linwood, Marina past parks and beaches to the historic break-wall guarded and Wickham. Each precinct was intended to develop its own

by Nobbys Lighthouse. Anyone can walk, run or ride its entire character and commercial or residential property mix and to length and explore all that Honeysuckle has to offer along the way, including the Newcastle Museum and the Maritime Centre. advance to completion independent of each other.

At the core of this urban renewal project was the task of Today, Honeysuckle is a lively community where people can live, work and play, with many apartments and townhouses now opening up Newcastle Harbour to the community by creating quality residential, commercial and recreational waterfront home for many Honeysuckle residents. The area is also the location for many businesses that include NIB, Sparke Helmore, areas, unlocking lifestyle, economic and environmental Hunter Water Corporation, GHD, and is also home to the Hunter opportunities and benefits for the city.

Development Corporation (HDC) who are responsible for much of Honeysuckle’s current and future development.

Still to come is Canberra based investment and development company Doma Group’s $38 million plan for a residential and a commercial building which is under construction at 18 Honeysuckle Drive – adjacent to the NIB office and backing onto the proposed light rail route. The building will become home to 71 apartments, more than 6000 square metres of commercial and retail space, a cafe and 193 car parks.

The vision gained its inspiration from the experiences of communities in Seattle, Boston, Vancouver New Orleans – places that had rediscovered their waterfronts, was to provide a link between Newcastle’s heritage, culture and the waterfront.

The ultimate aim was to transform Newcastle into a modern city, attract visitors, foster community pride and provide spaces for people to meet.

The Honeysuckle story is an important chapter in the city’s growth into a sophisticated, rejuvenated city with a diverse, modern economy that is home to a range of residential, employment, cultural and recreational opportunities.

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There aren't too many places in the world where you can sit back, relax and take in the incredible views of a working coal port but Newcastle is one is one of them. Here you can watch a team of tugboats guide a giant coal ship or cruise liner into port, shortly followed by a fleet of fishing boats heading out for an evening's haul while you dine on the harbour-edge sipping on a glass of wine (Hunter Valley of course!).

Watching all the harbour activity can make one thirsty and this is where Honeysuckle - with its strip of restaurants, hotels, bars and cafes lining the waterfront, comes into its own.

You can choose to go upmarket with an array of a-la-carte restaurants and bars or go casual with pub meals and craft beers and ciders on tap. Excellent dining options include Nagisa Japanese Restaurant, Heritage Indian Cuisine and Seasalt at the Crowne Plaza with magical views of the harbour.

Alternatively, if you are in the mood for smooth cocktails, boutique beer, tapas, yum cha and bar snacks then make your way to the western end of the Honeysuckle Precinct where you will find MoneyPenny and also The Dockyard - a favourite venue on the Newcastle pub scene.

For those with a sweeter tooth, try the local Cold Rock Ice Creamery with its seemingly endless selection of different ice cream flavour combinations, or indulge your passion for the finest Belgian chocolates, exquisite cakes and decadent desserts at Guylian Belgian Chocolate Café.

Honeysuckle is not short of things to do and the Newcastle Maritime Museum, located in a restored wharf building, houses a collection of two hundred years of local maritime activity and stories of wrecks and rescues, the port and its city. Not only does the Maritime Museum provide a unique insight into a rich and vibrant past, but it is also a superb location from which to experience and appreciate a modern working port.

Just a short walk from the Maritime Museum and located on Workshop Way, is the very impressive Newcastle Museum, which is housed in the old Railway Workshops buildings now listed with the National Trust. The museum has an extensive exhibition program made up of permanent and special exhibitions and a dynamic range of community events.

Honeysuckle has an active calendar of year-round events and this month the museum is hosting a captivating photographic exhibition celebrating 40 years of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service.

Also happening this month is the annual Winter Heat Festival, which takes place on Saturday 11th June from 5pm to 9pm with six festival zones stretching along the Honeysuckle foreshore. Everyone is welcome, and there is something for everyone – food and wine, live music, water entertainment, kids activities and more. This is an event not to be missed! ■

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At the Guylian Belgian Chocolate Café, located on the harbour-front in Honeysuckle, enjoy a glass of champagne or a coffee while you choose from a delicious menu of savoury items and desserts.

Ideal for breakfast, lunch, high tea, an end of the day drink or an after dinner treat, the tempting menu at Guylian has something for everyone.

For breakfast choose from a selection of Belgian pastries, warm toast, seasonal fruit bowls, ham and cheese croissants, granola with natural yogurt, stewed fruits and honey, smashed avocado with vine tomatoes and

Persian feta on toasted sourdough or a three egg omelette.

The equally tempting, lunch menu includes a selection of Belgian baguettes, Belgian salads, cheese platters, seasonal quiches and Belgian waffles.

Experience the rich, luscious flavours of the Guylian dessert menu, from the Chocolate and Hazelnut Pyramid to the Opera My Way – a Belgian dark chocolate mousse with espresso coffee, butter cream layers, hazelnut and Belgian cocoa roulade.

The Guylian Belgian Chocolate Café is also the perfect place to select from their range of luxurious milk and dark signature seashells, chocolate truffles, hazelnut pralinés and fruit mousses for that special occasion, gift or takehome treat!

NEWCASTLE MARITIME MUSEUM The Newcastle Maritime Museum tells the stories of wrecks and rescues, the port and its city.

The beautifully restored wharf building houses a collection preserving the record of two hundred years of local maritime activity in Newcastle and the Hunter River.

Not only does the Maritime Museum provide a unique insight into a rich and vibrant past, it is also superb location from which to experience and appreciate a modern working port and is a great destination from which to experience and appreciate a modern working port.

LEE WHARF, HONEYSUCKLE. PH 4929 2588 visual media. In addition to the static displays, there are “hands-on” exhibits which provide an interactive, enjoyable and practical learning experience for visitors.

The collection includes small items such as personal property salvaged from the many shipwrecks buried off Newcastle’s treacherous coast. Each of these objects gives tribute to the ocean’s victims through their stories, each investigated and documented by the team of dedicated researchers.

Best Cocktails in Newcastle!

Recently voted Newcastle’s Best Cocktails, the dedicated team at the Dockyard take pleasure in shaking up your favourite flavours. From the house favourite Kiss Me Ketut to the Marilyn Monroe Margarita they can cater to any taste.

13/1 Honeysuckle Drive, Honeysuckle • PH 4915 6558 www.thedockyard.com.au

Open from 11.30am until late 7 days a week, The Dockyard offers diners a menu that combines quality restaurant choices with great pub food.

The Perfect Spot...

The Dockyard For when you want the best of everything…

Located on the Boardwalk in Newcastle’s most vibrant precinct – Honeysuckle, The Dockyard has a reputation for being Newcastle’s favourite pub/bar where locals can kick back and relax with a drink after work or dine over a long and lazy lunch.

The Dockyard is more than just a restaurant – it’s a relaxed eatery and just perfect for a

casual lunch or dinner in al fresco comfort overlooking Newcastle Harbour.

Enjoy a glass of premium wine, an exotic cocktail or a refreshing beer while looking over the generous and varied menu that offers everything from delicious breads, salads, pizzas, gourmet burgers to grilled seafood and steaks.

AAARRRGHHH…

A TREASURE TROVE OF HISTORY AWAITS

The port of Newcastle has been one of Australia’s most important shipping ports since the beginning of European settlement.

The city’s maritime history is reflected in the diverse collection housed at the Newcastle Maritime Museum.

Built over the past forty years through acquisitions from other museums, industry, local families and individuals, each display is based around a theme comprising the collection items, documentation, and audio-

At the other end of the size-scale sits the impressive and historical lifeboat “Victoria,” which partitions the “Wrecks And Rescues” Theatre. This large wooden “unsinkable” lifeboat was involved in numerous rescues a century ago. Opposite the lifeboat stands the Rocket wagon, a desperate “last resort” used when rough seas prevented the launch of “Victoria”. This mobile platform was used to launch line-carrying rockets across to floundering ships. If all went well, a rope was then secured between ship and shore, allowing crew and passengers to be transferred one-by-one to safety over the tops of the waves.

There’s a treasure trove of history to discover at the Newcastle Maritime Museum – but watch out for the pirates! If you’ve never visited then, put it on your to-do list. It’s as fun and interesting for locals as it is for tourists.

For more information visit www.maritimecentrenewcastle.org.au

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Street, Linwood, Marina, and Wickham, with each precinct developing its own character and advancing to completion independent of each other.

This involved the widening and reconstructing of bridges, the reclamation of land, the construction of parkland and pathways, the development of medium density housing, the relocation, and expansion of Newcastle’s commercial fishing fleet, securing new investment, new office block development and attracting new businesses and activities.

Today, this 50-hectare site now supports a diverse mix of employment, commercial and residential uses, tourism, and is a great public domain.

DRIVING CHANGE...

Hunter Development Corporation WORDS: QUENTIN VON ESSEN

For two decades (from the 1970’s and into the 1990’s), Newcastle’s central business district and inner suburbs experienced physical degradation, a declining population and sustained job losses. People and employment were increasingly moving to the suburbs.

potential of opening the city to the harbour – by extending the foreshore promenade and redeveloping underutilised rail and shipping yards for urban and community use.

Formed by the State Government in 1992, the Honeysuckle Development Corporation (now Hunter Development Corporation) set about working in partnership with the local community to transform 50 hectares of surplus government land and coordinate the redevelopment of excess government railway and port-related land along four kilometres of harbour front.

The Honeysuckle’s story is far from over. While the project itself may be nearing completion, the task of entirely revitalising the city centre is far from complete. Instead, the Honeysuckle project has laid the foundation for the continued revitalisation of Newcastle’s CBD and for the city to continue to be an important economic driver, cultural centre, environmental leader and lifestyle alternative.

Still to come is the Doma Group’s $38 million plan for a residential and a commercial building which is under construction at 18 Honeysuckle Drive. The site, which is next to the NIB office and backs onto the city’s disused heavy rail corridor and proposed light rail route, will become home to 71 apartments, more than 6,000m2 of commercial space, and some retail space and a cafe, as well as 193 car parks.

Earlier this year, Hunter Development Corporation released the first harbour-front block of land in over a decade, by calling for expressions of interest to develop a 7,300m2 block of prime waterfront land in the heart of Honeysuckle in a development that is predicted to boost the city’s urban renewal. The site which is currently being used as a car park is located directly opposite the NIB building and zoned for mixed-use, which means it could accommodate residential, commercial, retail or hotel developments.

For the city of Newcastle, the Honeysuckle project gave hope that the central business district would once again attract retail Regional retail complexes had caused the demise of the central and office developments lost over decades and that the inner "The development of this site will be an exciting chapter in the city would be seen as an attractive and vibrant residential business district’s retail attraction. Many of the city's heritage city’s ongoing urban renewal" said Bob Hawes - HDC General alternative. buildings were falling into disrepair, and the former rail yards Manager. lay abandoned, unmaintained and contaminated. Much of The project also gave hope that there would be improvements the city was cut off from the harbour, and the impact of heavy “It will contribute to the high-quality public domain along the in public transport and that the combination of access, vehicles on the southern side of the port created significant waterfront, including the provision of fully landscaped parkland affordability, harbour views and heritage buildings would be traffic congestion. The waterways of Cottage and Throsby and a wide public promenade along the harbour’s edge.” enough to attract investment and people back to the city.

Creeks were heavily polluted channels, and empty wool stores Twenty-four years later after commencement, work on the In July 2007, the NSW Government announced the formation lined the bank of Throsby Creek. urban renewal project is more than two-thirds complete, and of the Hunter Development Corporation through the merger Unemployment exceeded the New South Wales average, and we can reflect on the enormous contribution the project has of the Honeysuckle Development Corporation and the those who were employed were facing the risks and challenges Regional Land Management Corporation for the purpose of made to the city of Newcastle and recognise the contributions that came with global and technological changes. In the late of the individuals who have been integral to the success of this facilitating economic growth in the region consistent with the 1970’s both the New South Wales Planning and Environment groundbreaking initiative.

Lower Hunter Regional Strategy which projected that by 2031 Commission and Newcastle City Council recognised the the region will be home to an additional 160,000 people.

The Honeysuckle urban renewal project has given rise to significant problems facing Australia’s second oldest city and sustained and far-reaching economic impacts that include The Hunter Development Corporation was to be a key driver in the need for much-needed intervention and funding to secure creating thousands of new jobs, retaining business in the city the development required to meet this growing demand for jobs development. centre, creating new office space and the development of new and homes.

A Nationwide Building Better Cities program (BBC) was residential housing options.

There is little doubt that the transformation of Newcastle’s introduced to focus on improving urban development The project has also delivered on many cultural, heritage and waterfront during the past 24 years, from its industrial past to processes and the quality of urban life. The objectives of environmental goals and played a significant role in attracting the vibrant economic and cultural hub that it is today, is one of the program were to stimulate economic growth, deliver the cruise ship industry to Newcastle, initially by freeing up the the most productive and progressive urban renewal programs ecologically sustainable development, develop improved urban Lee and Throsby Wharves for visiting naval and cruise ships ever undertaken in NSW. environments and create more liveable cities. which now dock at The Channel Berth due to the increasing Since its commencement in 1992, the project has generated The Commonwealth Government agreed to provide up to size of the ships. over $2 billion in economic activity in the regional economy $816.4 million from December 1991 to June 1996 to meet with benefits that include the re-development of 38 hectares of Urban renewal is a constant feature of the Honeysuckle project these objectives and targeted 26 distinct areas throughout that has overcome the harbour’s coal mining legacy of mine dilapidated and unused land, the remediation of 43 hectares Australia. Newcastle became the only non-metropolitan city subsidence, the industrial legacy of contaminated soil and of contaminated land and waterways, the construction of to secure BBC funding in 1992 – with initial funding of $100 for new bridges, roads and services. the need 69,000 square metres of commercial and retail floor space, million. the generation of over 7,500 full time jobs, the construction The Hunter Development Corporation continues to contribute At the core of this urban renewal project was the task of of office accommodation for more than 2,500 employees and to the revitalisation of the city of Newcastle with the ongoing opening up Newcastle Harbour to the community by creating construction of homes for 2,200 people development of sites at Cottage Creek, Throsby Wharf/ quality residential, commercial and recreational waterfront Wickham, and Lee Wharf to complement the wider city centre What began in 1992 in the shadow of major restructuring of areas, unlocking lifestyle, economic and environmental urban renewal program consistent with the planned transport Newcastle’s manufacturing sector, the Honeysuckle program opportunities and benefits for the city. changes in the city centre. successfully co-ordinated the remediation and redevelopment The success of the Bicentennial Newcastle Foreshore project, of available land into seven precincts spanning four kilometres completed in 1988, gave the community a glimpse of the of waterfront: Carrington, Cottage Creek, Honeysuckle, Hunter 24 | www.intouchmagazine.com.au

The Hunter Development corporation is a State Government agency working to create better places for people to live, work and enjoy.

HDC attracts private sector investment on State-owned lands that would otherwise remain closed to the public, such as the Honeysuckle precinct on Newcastle harbour.

HDC: •Creates quality public spaces •Remediates contaminated lands •Addresses mine subsidence •Builds roads, bridges and seawalls For further information, phone 4904 2750. www.hdc.nsw.gov.au

decided to open his Honeysuckle restaurant with son Taiyo and his close friend Chef Chris Schofield.

Together they have created a unique dining establishment that is fast gaining a reputation for serving up elegant and traditional Japanese dishes with a twist of modern and even edgy flavours.

A Modern Take on Japanese Cuisine At Nagisa Japanese Restaurant, you will experience the delightful fusion of traditional Japanese food with contemporary attitude in a culturally rich environment and with wonderful views of the harbour.

Located on The Boardwalk in Honeysuckle, Nagisa Japanese Restaurant serves up a modern take on a rich history of cuisine along with the exotic mix of the teppanyaki bar, fresh sashimi and sushi, rare Japanese craft beers, whisky and sake, degustation menus, banquets and a venue for group functions.

Chef Tetsuhiko Namba learned the traditions of Japanese food in Tokyo, and travelled the world before arriving in Newcastle where he

Offering both indoor seating and outdoor dining with harbour views, here nature and culture come together in the food and the design of the space, with clever use of marble and steel, low lighting, soft furnishings and fabrics that soften the ceiling and walls - all seamlessly blending together to complement the unique harbour location and views.

Nagisa is perfect for that casual long lunch, executive meals, romantic dinner and wonderful banquets and group functions.

Loaded with quality and the exotic, the drinks menu includes carefully selected Japanese craft beers and sake, award-winning Japanese whiskey, a full range of wines and a cocktail bar that visitors can enjoy with a light meal through to degustation menus.

Nagisa is culturally rich, dynamic and modern - all of which are evident in the generations of family members involved in the restaurant, just as it is in the preparation and presentation of the cuisine.

It’s easy to see why Nagisa has become a highlight on the Newcastle, and Honeysuckle, dining scene.

A contemporary, edgy twist on traditional cuisine.

If you dare, sit at the teppanyaki bar and be dazzled by the deft-handed chef and delicious scents of seafood and meats sizzling. Relax in the alfresco area and enjoy the sea breeze.

Become transported to downtown Tokyo in the warm and comfortable interior.

Nagisa Japanese Restaurant stands at the intersection of cultures, histories and sensual experiences. Experience the delightful fusion of traditional Japanese food with contemporary attitude in a beautiful environment.

The Boardwalk, Honeysuckle • PH 4929 4122 Lunch 7 days, Dinner Mon to Sat • www.nagisa.com.au different ‘mix-ins’ that include a selection of lollies, chocolates, fruits and nuts. This is then placed on a ‘rock’ which is chilled to -20o where the mix-ins are crushed into the ice cream.

Cookies and cream, chocolate, Aussie vanilla, bubblegum, low-fat chocolate, peanut butter, cheesecake, natural yoghurt, banana, Ferrero Rocher… there’s an ice cream for everyone and flavours to suit every taste, ranging from the dieter to the adventurous foodie.

Choose it.

Mix it.

Smash it.

Love it.

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MIX & SMASH AT COLDROCK

Tim Tam, marshmallows, M&M's, Oreo's, Snickers, Maltesers, strawberries, chocolate fudge, Flake and Gummy Bears, brownie bits are just some options available – all lined up in rows of transparent glass jars. With so many ‘mix-ins’ and ice cream flavours to choose from, the combination of concoctions that you can come out with is virtually inexhaustible. And your choices are not just limited to ice cream in a cup; you can also take your delicious combinations away in a take home pack.

If other ice creameries are boasting about having 31 flavours, one for every day of the month, be prepared to spend the rest of your life at Cold Rock, as it claims to offer one 3,000 flavour combinations available from outlets such as the Cold Rock Ice Creamery in Honeysuckle.

Apart from the insane variations of ice cream flavours, Cold Rock also offers a selection of super shakes and smoothies. Not to mention elaborately designed Cold Rock Ice Cream Cakes which allow you to choose your favourite ice cream flavours, mix these with your choice of yummy mix-ins and decorate it in a variety of options.

This mind-boggling number of options are a result of customers being able to customise their choice by selecting from over 40 different ice cream flavours and approximately 44

Creating your own unique Cake means that you can have your cake and eat it too – just the way you like it. Any other ice cream just got boring!

much more, the fresh, seasonal ingredients used are sourced from producers and farmers across the region. The new menu is enhanced by a carefully selected wine list, featuring drops from the Hunter Valley, Australia and around the world.

Take advantage of the special dining offers when you sample the new menu. Need to impress a client, reward your colleagues or simply wishing to indulge in a quick and delicious meal? Then the two or three-course weekday lunch special is ideal providing a hassle-free meal within your lunch break, and a true restaurant experience in the heart of Honeysuckle. If you’re a Seniors Card Holder, dine with a group of four and you’ll pay for only three dining guests. In addition, IHG® Rewards Club and IHG® Dining Rewards members receive access to exclusive food and beverage specials at Seasalt. For more great offerings be sure to visit www.crowneplazanewcastle.com.au/dining

Seasalt Restaurant

at Crowne Plaza Newcastle

With a relaxing, harbour ambience and friendly service, Seasalt Restaurant provides the perfect dining experience for any occasion, whether it is a romantic meal for two or a special gathering with family and friends.

Perfectly situated in the vibrant Honeysuckle precinct with stunning harbour views, Seasalt Restaurant at Crowne Plaza Newcastle offers guests and locals a unique and unforgettable gastronomic experience that showcases the region’s fresh, local produce.

Celebrations are a speciality at Seasalt Restaurant. From the race that stops a nation to end of year festivities, the dedicated team will take care of everything ensuring you have time to enjoy the occasion. Keep an eye out for the upcoming Melbourne Cup Luncheon, Christmas Day Lunch and Dinner, and New Year’s Eve Dinner events.

With a refreshing change to the decor there has never been a better time to enjoy the soft harbour breeze and perfect views at the award-winning Seasalt Restaurant, and if you’re yet to try Seasalt’s new winter menu, here’s a taste of what you’re missing.

The restaurant’s High Tea is also an ideal way to celebrate a memorable occasion or just to enjoy with friends and loved ones, and is available for groups of 15 or more. Enjoy delicious finger sandwiches, savoury delights and sweet treats served overlooking Newcastle Harbour. Bookings are essential.

The culinary team, led by new Head Chef Jason Hawker, have crafted a menu inspired by Seasalt’s vibrant harbourside location. Featuring succulent seafood, tender prime meats and

Seasalt Restaurant is open 7 days for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For more information or to make a booking, please call 4907 5075.

With its seamless service, relaxed atmosphere and wireless internet, Seasalt Bar, located directly adjacent to the restaurant is the perfect place to catch up on emails, meet with friends or unwind with colleagues over a light meal, coffee, glass of wine or cocktail. Seasalt Bar also features a large screen to catch the latest game and provides the perfect space to enjoy pre-dinner beverages before heading out to enjoy the flavours of Honeysuckle or further afield.

Enjoy the inspiring harbourfront views as you sip your freshly brewed coffee, award-winning Hunter Valley wines and a wide range of beers and spirits. The tempting bar bites on offer, including gourmet platters with cured meats and cheeses, along with classic favourites such as a traditional pizzas and burgers, are sure to keep you satisfied.

Seasalt Bar is open all day from 6:30am, located on the Ground Floor at Crowne Plaza Newcastle.

Have you thought about a staycation? It’s the perfect way to enjoy a relaxing mini-break or spoil a loved one, all without having to travel far. Stay just moments away from the spectacular swimming beaches, the lively dining and arts scene, and treat yourself to an evening escape to rediscover all this harbourside city has to offer from your base at Crowne Plaza Newcastle.

With a decadent new menu on offer, refreshed setting and some exciting offers and events to look forward to, Seasalt at Crowne Plaza Newcastle is the perfect place to sample the gastronomic delights of the Hunter region.

Relax, unwind and indulge while enjoying the stunning harbourfront views and vibrant Honeysuckle atmosphere.

Visit www.crowneplazanewcastle.com.au or call 4907 5000.

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SWANSEA - 69 Lakeside Drive, Ph 4971 4762 • OPEN Mon - Fri 8.30am to 4pm + Sat 8.30am to 1pm

For all your Australian, sustainably caught, fresh local seafood needs, you can't go past Newcastle Fishermans Co-Op.

WICKHAM - 97 Hannell Street, Ph 4965 4229 • OPEN Mon - Fri 8.30am to 5pm, Sat 8.30am to 3pm, Sun 10am to 2pm • www.fishcoop.com.au and the NSW coast, all 2137 kilometres of it, reveals an embarrassment of riches.

The Commercial Fishermen’s Co-Operative located on Hannell Street in Wickham, is considered the most successful and most progressive co-operative in New South Wales and all their fresh seafood is caught locally by local fisherman.

Formed in 1945 to service the needs of the local commercial fishers, the co-op supplies local caught fresh seafood daily to Newcastle and surrounding areas as well as Sydney.

Choose from their selection of fresh Atlantic Salmon, barramundi, blue eye travella, tuna, snapper, flathead, kingfish, ling, mullet, ocean trout, ocean jacket and orange roughy – fillets or whole. Balmain bugs, blue swimmer crabs, squid, eastern rock lobsters, shrimp, mussels, scallops, clams, oysters….Is there no end to this piscatorial paradise?

The Commercial Fishermen’s CoOperative... Where fresh is Best The lure of surf and sand, the waft of coconut oil and the scrunch of salty hair is as much about the Australian coastal lifestyle as is the promise of eating great seafood.

Is there any other food that speaks so clearly of place than seafood, especially if you can hear, see or smell the salty air of its former habitat?

Fish - let me count the ways: cold, poached, pan-fried, deep-fried, barbecued or smoked.

Australians love their wild-caught seafood

The catches are consigned through one of the Co-operative’s seven receiving depots located at Gorokan, Tacoma, Swansea, Newcastle, Nelson Bay, Tea Gardens, and Bungwahl with the administration office being located at Hannell Street in Newcastle.

The Fishermen’s Co-Operative is the best place to get the freshest seafood in Newcastle.

Straight from the sea, to the boat, to you – the only way you could get fresher seafood is if you caught it yourself (and have you ever tried to catch a prawn?)

If you want a retro harbour-side garden party atmosphere, combined with ocean breezes and cosy/dimly-lit booths, look no further than MoneyPenny - Honeysuckle’s most intimate and personalised bar.

Offering a quirky difference to the usual template that’s followed by most.

Open Wednesday to Sunday from midday until late, come in and experience fun food and serious drinks in a laid back ambience.

Rediscover Good Times at MoneyPenny Having witnessed bars and bartenders over the years become all too highbrow about booze, cocktails and ancient mixed drinks, it became Paul Davies' (owner at Honeysuckle's MoneyPenny) mission to reintroduce the fun and joy back into what was once a very delightful pastime.

If you want well-made, high-quality cocktails, MoneyPenny serves them up in spades. The fresh, fruit driven selection changes with a new menu written every week based on seasonal produce available, but despite the weekly menu change, the focus remains on cocktails that are tight, deceptively simple and

Chef Boby... Introducing Passion and Love in Cooking For the best Indian food in Newcastle with Indian Beer on tap!

Heritage Indian Cuisine 5 Honeysuckle Drive, Honeysuckle (Next to Cold Rock) OPEN Tues – Sat 11.30am - 8.30pm, Sun lunch only PH 4927 1063 for bookings.

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Good Food... Good Drink... Good Chat.

which are made using fresh, seasonal fruit with big ice and served in frozen glassware.

Whether you’re obsessing over the weekly cocktail list, yearning for their infamous Salted Caramel Pina-Colada, curious about their Australian beer and cider selection or content with the offering of wines, MoneyPenny are bound to offer something that hits the spot.

Food is made to share (or not!) - order an item for yourself, or contribute to the table there are no rules at MoneyPenny where the Chefs use inspiration from all over the globe to present dishes that go hand-in-hand with drinks and good times.

Whoever suggested that you can’t enjoy dumplings, with tacos, alongside a pizza has apparently never visited MoneyPenny!

If you’re after service with a smile, a great vibe and a funky fit-out for your next group event or friendly catch-up, look no further than MoneyPenny. For bookings phone 4926 1799.

INTOUCH TRAVEL PROMOTION skating, rock climbing, bumper cars, a circus school, a skydiving experience, pools, movie theatres and more.

As well as days and nights filled with plenty of activities, kids and teens enjoy a dedicated area of the ships with an Adventure Ocean Club, video arcades and disco areas for teens to hang out with others their own age.

FAMILY FUN AFLOAT! WORDS: MEGAN O’SULLIVAN Holidays are meant to be fun – warm, fuzzy, supersized doses of happiness. Royal Caribbean understands this, and that’s why their ships are designed to marvel guests with memorable experiences and features that they’d never expect. For instance, can you imagine sky-diving, surfing, or even rock-climbing in the middle of the ocean before they created these exclusive features on cruise ships?

Royal Caribbean International will have five incredible ships sailing out of Australia this summer season, including the biggest, newest and most technologically advanced cruise ship to ever be based in Australia, the brand new US$1 billion Ovation of the Seas. Joining Ovation of the Seas will also be Explorer of the Seas, Voyager of the Seas and Radiance of the Seas out of Sydney along with Legend of the Seas sailing from Brisbane.

Each of these ships offers some amazing features, sure to keep the whole family entertained! There’s surf machines, ice

Adventure Ocean is Royal Caribbean’s award-winning youth program that allows children to participate in a range of planned activities perfectly designed for every age, starting with Royal Babies (ages 6–18 months) and Royal Tots (18-36 months) which invites parents to accompany their children for enriching interactive classes.

Meanwhile, younger cruisers, aged 3-11, have scheduled and supervised all-day activities in three age-tiered curricula: Aquanauts (ages 3-5), Explorers (6-8) and Voyagers (9-11); while those aged 12-17 have a dedicated lounge to hang out with those in their own age group. Activities include shipbuilding regattas, talent shows, scavenger hunts and movies.

Dining is a breeze for families. We all know how picky kids can be, so onboard there is ample choice, sure to suit everyone’s taste.

Each ship features the Windjammer Café, a casual buffet style venue which offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Main Dining Room offers a more formal al la carte restaurant which includes a special kids menu so no one misses out. Plus, there are family favourites like the 1950s themed Johnny Rockets Diner serving old school burgers with fries and shakes; the Boardwalk Doghouse, which features custom hot dog creations; and onboard Ovation of the Seas, there’s even Jamie’s Italian.

Contact itravel now for the latest special offers on Royal Caribbean’s family friendly cruise ships - itravel The Junction 4962 1116 and itravel Warners Bay 4947 1116.

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INTOUCH TRAVEL PROMOTION

By Megan O'Sullivan

“I didn’t think it would be this good!” That’s what we hear most often from our first-time cruisers.

Cruises offer fantastic value for money – with your accommodation, meals, onboard activities and entertainment all included in the price. You can relax onboard knowing that aside from the bar bill, your holiday is covered!

Onboard you can do as much or as little as you like. With Royal Caribbean’s amazing ships you can pack your days full of activities – like rock wall climbing, Ice-Skating, catch a wave on the surf simulator or simply relax by the pool or enjoy a pampering session at the spa. Your days in ports also give you the opportunity to go and explore a new destination.

After some kid free time? While the young ones are enjoying complimentary supervised play, parents can have the time of their lives at comedy shows, nightclubs or one of the many cool lounges. With My Family Time DiningSM, your kids (ages 3 to 11) are served their meals and then collected by Royal Caribbean staff so you can enjoy the rest of the dinner! Alternatively there are plenty of family friendly dining options if you do want to dine together.

There are a smorgasbord of cruise ships out there, you just need to find the one that is right for you.

Come in and see us at itravel and we can guide you on the best cruising options for your family.

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Enchanting Waterways WORDS: MEGAN O’SULLIVAN

Even if you have visited Europe before, nothing quite compares to the new experiences and fresh perspectives awaiting you on a river cruise. Fine dining, incredible sightseeing, the highest levels of personal attention, stunning accommodation; it’s all included – every last detail.

From the moment you step aboard, you’ll see why APT is the first choice with discerning travellers. Whether you're wrapped in the comfort of your suite or soaking up the scenes atop the Sun Deck, their award-winning vessels make your journey an unforgettable one.

By land, the river cruises are perfectly complemented by a number of Grand City Stays as well as extended land journeys that take in the charming cities, towns and villages all across the continent and beyond. From the lush countryside of the British Isles to the sun-kissed Turkish coast. Rich in beauty, Spain and Portugal offer something for everyone. In Switzerland, an enchanting alpine atmosphere awaits while France offers gourmet delights. Be inspired by Eastern Europe's rich history.

Whether it's Scandinavia or Italy, Slovenia and Croatia, absorb the world's most stunning scenery.

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Crafted especially for APT guests, Signature Invitations represent once-in-a-lifetime moments that words and pictures simply can’t describe. Presenting unique opportunities or granting you exclusive access to Europe’s most enchanting attractions, these included experiences allow you to discover each destination in greater depth than you could have ever imagined.

New for 2017 are Special Interest themed itineraries. Indulge your passions on special departures designed to offer a different perspective on this wonderful ever-changing continent.

To commemorate the Western Front Centenary, APT are honoured to introduce new itineraries of the WWI and WWII battlefields throughout France and Belgium. They have also teamed up with vintners from Australia’s leading wineries to create our complementary Wine Series on select cruise departures. For those feeling a little more active, cycling themed cruises offer a great way to explore picturesque Europe.

With APT you’ll always know where you stand with your holiday budget. From port charges to airport transfers; excursions to entertainment; meals to gratuities; and much more – relax, you’ve got it all included. And the bonus - you enjoy all this and only unpack once!

Given the expertise, insight and experience they have gained over more than 20 years on Europe’s waterways, there’s no better company to take travellers on a dream European cruise than APT. And given the abundance of choice and the amazing value available now – for a limited time – there’s never been a better time to book so contact itravel today! Phone itravel The Junction on 4962 1116 or itravel Warners Bay on 4947 1116.

The 23-day festival switched on Friday May 27th and will switch off on Saturday 18 June, features more than 80 light installations, 1,500 hours of programmed music events and 170 creative events.

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“Vivid Sydney 2016 delivers a number of firsts to what is the biggest major event NSW puts on all year, including five extra nights of light,” Mr Ayres said.

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“For the first time, the world of Australian Indigenous art is being celebrated on the Sydney Opera House sails, installations illuminate the Royal Botanic Garden and Taronga Zoo, while our first indoor venue, The Galeries on George Street has joined the Festival.

“We also have two world-firsts at Darling Harbour with the Vivid Laser-Dragon Water-Theatre’s 13-metre robotic arm, and Intel’s Minister for Trade, Tourism, Major Events and Sport, Stuart ‘Eyes on the Harbour’ Real Sense water theatre face projection.

Ayres said the world’s largest festival of light, music and ideas is the biggest to date, with an extra five nights and new music “There is plenty to surprise and delight all-comers, whether you performances and installations added to an already jam-packed are a first-time visitor or a festival regular,” Mr Ayres said. program.

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Inner City Winemakers

and enjoyment of wine with customers able to wander from the winery and barrel room while tasting the wines.

At Inner City Winemakers we like all our wines to tell a story - from the quality of the wine to the label design.

With Janine Adele’s expert guidance we continue to support local artists including local street artists.

INNER CITY WINEMAKERS

Each year we release two wines under our Street Art Series. Our current releases feature artwork by local artists Grizzle, Chehehe and Choobs. The wines are a Sangiovese Shiraz and a Gewurztraminer which are both available at our winery.

Inner City Winemakers is a cellar door and winery in one and provides locals and visitors a unique opportunity to sample a wonderful range of wines made at the onsite winery in Wickham.

ADDRESS 28 Church Street, Wickham OPEN Tuesday to Sunday 10am - 5pm PH (02) 4962 3545 W www.innercitywinemakers.com.au

But they are not just winery behind closed doors – the facility is designed to integrate the winemaking process with consumption

Experience their passion in sharing wine, art, music, and food. Inner City Winemakers also specialise in wine tastings that include wine appreciation as well as wine and food matching and cater for individuals, small groups, tours and conference groups for up to 50 people. They also hold regular Art Exhibitions as well as musical evenings promoting Newcastle’s diverse artistic talent.

The results are terrific: world-class wines being produced in the city - an urban wine country.

This is an unparalleled experience with unique insight into wine. Sample any of their wines the proof is in the barrel or in the bottle.

The service is excellent, and Zach is always on hand to welcome you and help you out with what to order. He also pours a great coffee.

"I always wanted to open a café – a friendly, easygoing place with fantastic coffee and known for its good food" says Zach.

“My aim is to keep it all very simple with great food that speaks for itself. In other words, let the food and the service be the reason why people keep coming back".

BOLTON STREET PANTRY A Place to Meet, Relax and Laugh!

Surrounded by hotels, apartments, offices and legal practices, Bolton Street Pantry is many things to many people. It’s a place to meet and relax, a place to sit and work. It is a place to socialise, celebrate and laugh… to try new things and create new experiences.

Since opening toward the end of 2015 owner Zachary (Zach) Levien and the team at Bolton Street Pantry have earned a reputation for turning out some of the most delicious breakfasts and mouthwatering lunches in Newcastle and the coffee is just out of this world. The blend is superbly balanced with delicate flavours and aromas that leave you wanting more! The coffee beans are from The Grounds of Alexandria which are selected for their unique qualities and sourced from all over the world.

The menus roll with the seasons and availability of produce. Nothing is frozen and deep fried here. Instead, they buy fresh, and they buy often. This is simple, healthy and most importantly tasty food – food for the soul. Like the delicious Caramelised Banana Bread or Smoked Tassie Salmon (on toasted Sourdough). You just can’t go wrong here!

There are also plenty of vegetarian and glutenfree options available.

The space has a modern industrial theme with hard surfaces and raw finishes reflected in the shelving, metalwork, crates and old barrels. Much of the furniture and fittings were handmade by Zach himself. You just have to love the wonderful simplicity of the space.

FRESH AND FUN DONE WELL • Breakfast and lunch 7 days • Fresh, produce driven, seasonal food • Coffee by 'The Grounds of Alexandria' • Daily sweets, cakes and slices • Australian owned and made gourmet pantry items for sale • Phone/pre orders and catering available

Together with the super tasty coffee, breakfast and lunch menus, Bolton Street Pantry also stock a range of Australian owned and made grocery items including herbs, spices, marinades, oils, muesli, and more sourced from all over Australia.

Fresh, fun and funky – Bolton Street Pantry is definitely worth coming back for!

OPEN Monday to Friday 6:30am – 3pm Saturday to Sunday 7am – 3pm 45 Bolton Street, Newcastle PH (02) 4048 1344 www.boltonstpantry.com @boltonstpantry

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Classes start June 11 from 4-6pm. The series will include a total of 6 classes, and will be held on the 2nd Saturday of each month.

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Italy and Argentina. These wines are not typically found in your average bottle store chain.

"European wines are hot at the moment. The varieties such as Tempranillo, Sangiovese, Malbec, and Chianti are extremely popular and are just walking out the door," said Kathryn.

- Anonymous Wine Lover

Catering for all tastes there is also a selection of ciders and craft beers that include Four Pines, Hop Nation and Pirate Life and many others. Kathryn has also recently added a delicious Irish ginger liqueur to her shelves.

Raise your glass to THE DISCERNING DROP Browse a premium selection of local & imported wines, craft beer, cider & cigars.

enhance your experience with delicacies including fine french cheeses, spices, oils & balsamics, plus much more.

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It was while visiting Avignon in France that Kathryn Brown felt inspired to open a wine shop showcasing a selection of premium local and imported wines.

Ideally located on the corner of Bolton and King Streets in the fast-growing dining precinct of Newcastle East and surrounded by fabulous restaurants, apartment blocks, offices and law firms, The Discerning Drop is in splendid company.

Kathryn, who has spent many years working in the wine industry, has a superb eye (and of course palate) when it comes to choosing exceptional wines for her wine store. And it shows, with her shelves stocked with a handpicked selection of Australian, New Zealand and European wines from Meerea Park and Adina Vineyard in the Hunter Valley as well as others from Margaret River, Bordeaux and other regions in France, Spain,

The crimson red door shop front door acts as a welcoming beacon, and the interior is stylish and warm with timber wine racks well stocked with premium wines. An imposing stone gargoyle (Seth) performs the role of the sentry in front of the wine racks, which often amuses clientele.

Wine and cheese have always been two great culinary pleasures and recognising this, Kathryn has a fridge stocked with a wonderful range of award winning cheese varieties to be enjoyed with any wine purchase taken home, to the office or hotel room. Also available are a selection of dips, spices, fresh pasta, yoghurts, crackers, oils and balsamic vinegar. You will also find some quality Cuban cigars and Belgian chocolates on the counter – perfect for a celebration!

The Discerning Drop is definitely your one-stop shop for those who are a little more discerning in their choice of wine, want to try something new or simply want to enhance their dining and entertaining experience.

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It’s not just Coffee.

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Australians love their coffee – and so do I. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, about 46% of us are coffee drinkers, outnumbering our tea sipping friends at 38%.

Researcher IBISWorld estimates Australia’s competitive café and coffee shop industry is now worth around $4.3 billion to our economy.

Ideally, coffee should be served at between 65-75 degrees Celsius. Anything above this and you risk scalding the milk. For the blenders, my advice is to drink coffee that ‘cuts through’ the milk so you can enjoy the particular characteristics of the coffee bean’s flavour.

Also essential to the process are the machines used. It goes without saying that a high-quality machine will ensure the extractions are close to perfect.

The final part of the equation is of course in the hands of the barista. A good barista is well educated and trained in the art of making coffee. There are a number of courses Coffee is often maligned for its caffeine content available and certificates that can be obtained however the beans also have antioxidants if you are interested in enhancing your own that help the body fight free radical chemicals. skills. I’ve seen the value in investing a lot of Coffee drinkers are reported to be at a lower time and effort in helping my staff to get it right risk of diseases such as Parkinson’s, heart and – every time. type 2 diabetes.

Add a dose of passion, particularly to the At my dining establishments, I take my coffee Providore Blend, and the entire coffee making seriously. To make sure I serve what I believe experience will be a memorable one. is one of the best blends around I collaborated with my good friend and highly regarded coffee roaster and expert, Adel Mushawar. Adel, who is originally from the Middle East where coffee consumption originated before it arrived in Europe, joined me at Throsby Street Providore last month for a special master class on the subject.

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I believe making great coffee is like creating a great wine. The better the grape, the better the drop - the better the bean, the better the blend.

Together we have created an exceptional recipe using beans from four high altitude countries to produce the Providore Blend. Just like Colonel Sanders, I can’t give away the exact ingredients but suffice to say the beans have been specifically selected, blended and roasted for a certain amount of time to produce a wonderful experience for any devotee.

It’s fair to say there are two types of coffee drinkers – black and white. I drink mine dark but about 85% of people prefer a milk blend with flat whites, lattes, and cappuccinos proving the most popular.

Many customers like their coffee served hot however getting the right temperature is important.

Welcome back to the Eastern Tiger Restaurant!

Located at Cardiff RSL Club, the Eastern Tiger Restaurant is one of Newcastle’s favourite all-you-can-eat Asian restaurants with a long standing reputation for providing a delectable buffet menu which now includes a delicious new Sushi Bar. Open every day of the year for lunch and dinner with mid-week Member discounts available, the Eastern Tiger Restaurant’s menu can also be incorporated into private and corporate function bookings and is a popular venue of choice for weddings, birthdays, family get-togethers, special celebrations and Christmas Day. We look forward to welcoming you to the best value restaurant in the Newcastle where you will be treated to quality, variety and freshness like no other.

Open 7 days – lunch and dinner!

Scott Webster is a Newcastle-born renowned chef who has worked at leading international hotels and restaurants in Australia and abroad.

He owns the awardwinning Carrington Place, emporium-style food store Throsby Street Providore, and three star Osia Steak & Seafood Grill in Singapore. Scott is also an international food consultant, manufacturer and exporter.

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The word 'Akasha' refers to the 'fifth' element.

The 'unknown factor' that combines the four elements of Earth, Water, Fire, and Air. So, while most beer is made from the four basic ingredients of malt, hops, water, and yeast, it is this 'fifth' element, the Akasha, that instils the spirit, the soul and the magic, to create a beer that is truly special.

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Pouring now from the Akasha Brewing Company is the Freshwater Pale Ale (5.2% ABV, 35 IBU) - an American style pale ale, brewed using the boys favourite American hop, Cascade. The Freshwater is well balanced between the sweet biscuity malt and the thirst quenching hop flavour and crispy clean finish.

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64-66 Scott Street, Newcastle East PH (02) 4023 2707 www.grainstorenewcastle.com.au Hunter region, Cory went on to work in some of the world’s truly great kitchens, including The Square in London, Noma (voted the best restaurant in the world) in Denmark and then to the three-hatted, Vue De Monde in Melbourne. We welcome Cory and the changes he will bring to Reserve in ensuring that both the wine and food will create a magnificent new dining experience in Newcastle.

We will maintain the sharing/grazing menu that we have always had with some playful and thought-provoking dishes that will get people talking. Some examples include Spanner Crab and Quail Egg, Cheese and Ham doughnuts and for the indulgent, Beluga Caviar is available.

What's the Goss at Reserve Wine Bar Patrick Haddock | Reserve Wine Bar Newcastle There’s plenty of change at Reserve Wine Bar including a new menu and a brand new face in the kitchen.

We are very pleased to announce the arrival of our new executive chef Cory Campbell.

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Also of note in June is our competition to win two tickets to California’s famed Napa Valley.

Yes, that’s right, an all-paid trip for two lucky customers valued at $4,000.

All you have to do is purchase a 6-pack or dozen from our online wine cellar www.reservecellardoor.com.au to go into the draw. The more you buy, the greater chance you have of winning. The competition runs for the two months of June and July when the winner will be announced and the trip itself will be in October.

Not only will you get two tickets but we will look after your accommodation too and suggest an itinerary for wine country.

You’ve got to be in it to win it so head to www.reservecellardoor.com.au now and make your purchase.

We look forward to seeing you at the bar.

Get your hops on and head down to The Grain Store!

What was once a 19th century grain warehouse is now home to this smartly refurbished craft beer bar and restaurant with 21 taps showcasing a selection of some of the finest regional breweries.

The Grain Store pride themselves on supporting 100% independent Australian craft brewers and this month have on tap beers from Akasha Brewing Company which was founded in early 2015 by two blokes who are passionate about their beer, Dave Padden and Wesley White.

The Wooden Leg (10% ABV, 120 IBU) - is all about hops, hops and more hops! Brewed for their first birthday in April 2016, the Wooden Leg is a Triple IPA and hopped three times more than their regular IPA. Also on tap from Akasha is the Water Buffalo (6.6% ABV, 60 IBU) - an American style brown ale displaying a dark brown hue and off-white head. The deep caramel, toast and chocolate flavours are balanced perfectly by the fresh citrus and pine character from the classic American hops.

If you appreciate really good beer, then hop into The Grain Store and be prepared to be amazed.

DON’T MISS – The Grain Store/Akasha Brewing 6-course degustation dinner paired with Akasha Beers on June 16.

Pork Chops with Cabbage & Apple Sauce

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A fresh and healthy treat!

SERVES 4 · PREP 25mins · COOK 16mins CABBAGE 4 pork chops ¼ red cabbage (thinly sliced) ¼ green cabbage (thinly sliced) 2 large brown onions (thinly sliced) ½ kg bacon (cut into small strips) 4 cloves garlic (chopped) 100mL red wine vinegar 100mL balsamic vinegar 200g unsalted butter 2 tbs caster sugar Salt and pepper APPLE SAUCE 8 green apples (peeled, cored and chopped) 200g butter 100mL white wine 2 tablespoons caster sugar 1. Heat fryer pan with olive oil and cook bacon until crispy.

2. Add onion and cook until soft.

lower heat and cook for 10-15mins until soft. Take off the heat and stir.

Blend if needed.

3. Add cabbage and cook for approx 10 mins stirring occasionally.

6. Season pork chops with salt and pepper.

4. Reduced heat, add red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, butter and salt and pepper to season. Cook for 20mins on low heat stirring occasionally. Place to the side in a small saucepan.

7. Heat frying pan on medium heat with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. When oil is hot place the pork on frying pan. Cook first side for 8 mins. Turn then add 50g butter.

Cook second side for 8 mins.

5. Place apples in saucepan.

Add butter, wine, sugar and cover and

8. Let rest for 10mins then serve on cabbage with apple sauce.

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In May, SEED had a change of focus and decided to become purely vegetarian. While acknowledging the importance of eating well, owner Phil Maher, is also motivated by procuring food from environmentally sustainable sources.

“Since the evidence does point to the consumption of meat being a significant factor in driving global warming, we decided one way to reduce our carbon footprint is by excluding meat from the menu,” said Phil.

SEED Organic

“Our menu is also very adaptable to cater for gluten-free and vegan preferences,” he added.

Vegetarian Café Nestled in the premises of Hunter Organic Foods, the recently re-launched SEED aims to provide premium organic vegetarian fare at an affordable price as well as fabulous organic, fair trade and carbon neutral coffee from Sprocket Roasters.

For 16 years, Hunter Organic Foods, tucked away in a small shop in the back streets of Merewether, was the principal source for fresh organic produce and groceries in Newcastle.

In 2013, an opportunity arose for the shop to move into The Junction and the long-held dream to open an organic café came to fruition.

In addition to offering indoor and outdoor seating, SEED also operates a hole-in-the-wall takeaway coffee and basic breakfast window from 6.30am Monday to Friday. With ample short stay parking, it is a great place to pick up an early morning savoury veggie wrap, a delicious mid-morning sweet treat, a fresh made cold pressed juice and that morning hit of coffee!

Follow them on instagram - OrganicSeedCafe to see daily specials and other delights!

Since then, SEED has gone from strength to strength, becoming well known for its fresh cold pressed juices, excellent super food smoothies, great coffees, their signature array of raw food desserts and the constantly changing specials menu that reflect the seasonality of fresh produce.

Take Your Tastebuds on a Journey...

The unique fine food and casual atmosphere of The Persian Place will take your senses on a journey you won't soon forget.

Teamed with the Hunter region's wine and craft beer, The Persian Place has something to offer from a quiet night for two to a function that is sure to impress.

Experience the sharing style Persian menu...

•99% gluten free •Vegetarian and vegan heaven •Best sharing banquet around •Lunch specials from $10 weekdays

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EACH FRIDAY IN JUNE Fireside Winemaker Dinners Hunter Resort are featuring a different Hunter Valley Winemaker each Friday evening in a series of By the Fireside Dinners. This is your chance to share in an intimate experience and talk all things wine with the best local winemakers. www.hunterresort.com.au/fireside JUNE 4 Hunter Valley Wine Festival at Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley. www.huntervalleywinefestival.com.au

WHATS HAPPENING IN THE HUNTER? ALL OF JUNE Taste and Play The Around Hermitage Wine and Food Trail are offering lots of fun activities during the month of June, such as giant pick up sticks, croquet, electric bikes, boules and much more. www.aroundhermitage.com.au ALL OF JUNE Lovedale Arts Festival Showcasing a diverse range of art, music and sculpture throughout Lovedale. Enjoy the galleries, visit the studios and meet the makers! www.lovedalehuntervalley.com.au

JUNE 5, 19 + 26 Paella Cooking Classes Learn how to cook a Spanish Paella, tasty Spanish churros and of course Sangria at the renowned Verandah Restaurant with owner and celebrated chef Matt Dillow. www.verandahrestaurant.com.au JUNE 11, 12 + 25 Handmade in the Hunter Markets at Kevin Sobels Wines.

JUNE 25 Cheese Lover's Festival Cheeselovers unite! The Sebel Kirkton Park will be showcasing the best cheese, wine, craft beer and compliments in the Hunter Valley, with tasting and pairing for all to enjoy. www.cheeseloversfestival.com.au JUNE 25 TO JULY 17 Snowtime in the Gardens A great opportunity for families and friends to experience an icy wonderland at Hunter Valley Gardens! From 10am to 9pm every day, there will be toboggans, snow man building, an ice skating rink plus games, entertainment, warm drinks and hearty food! www.hvg.com.au

Oishii Japanese Thai Restaurant Australia’s only Asian restaurant in a winery!

Located at the Tempus Two winery, in the heart of the Hunter Valley, Oishii has become a favourite for locals and visitors alike. Whether dining inside the minimalist Asian themed dining hall or on the outside undercover terrace overlooking the vines encircling the architecturally designed amphitheatre, Oishii has become a “must dining experience”.

Oishii’s Asian chefs have composed an extensive menu of lightly prepared fragrant dishes showcasing regional produce. In true Asian style dishes are perfect for sharing and ideal for families and friends.

The fast take away options are also delicious.

ADDRESS Roche Estate Complex, Corner of Broke and Mcdonald Rd’s, Pokolbin RESTAURANT 7 Days, Lunch and Dinner PH (02) 4998 7051 W www.oishii.com.au

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Meerea Park is considered to be in the top echelon of boutique wineries, not only in the Hunter Valley, but Australia as well, carrying the rare and prestigious 5 Red Star and Red Name rating from James Halliday.

Established in 1991, Meerea Park has built a reputation on producing high quality Semillon, Chardonnay and Shiraz. Many of these wines are from ‘Individual Vineyard’ origin.

Visit the cellar door located within the Roche Estate complex to sample and purchase from the highly awarded range of wines.

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explore each new garden with an air of discovery at every turn – at true testament to nature’s beauty. A favourite for many visitors, young and old, is the Storybook Garden, as it provides an opportunity to revisit childhood memories and step back in time with all the favourite fairy-tale characters.

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It is no surprise that Hunter Valley Gardens has become one of Australia’s premier tourist destinations and earned a place in the NSW Tourism Hall of Fame.

Opened to the public in 2003 and spanning over sixty acres, the spectacular gardens amaze visitor’s year after year with its eight kilometres of walking paths, more than six thousand trees, one million ground covers, six hundred thousand shrubs and sensational sights, colours, and fragrances of a standard not found elsewhere in Australia.

The 10 stunning feature gardens allow visitors to “take a trip around the world” as they

But it isn’t just the beautiful gardens that attract visitors. Hunter Valley Gardens host a number of annual events throughout the year which sees an increase in visitors flocking to the Hunter Valley.

Coming up this month is the popular Snowtime in the Garden, which will transform the Gardens into an icy wonderland over three huge weeks, including the winter school holidays. Upcoming events also include Winter Rose Pruning and the Hunter Valley Running Festival in July, Spring Festival of Flowers in September, Rose Spectacular in October and of course the annual Christmas Lights Spectacular.

One visit simply won’t be enough to take in all there is to see and do at Hunter Valley Gardens! For more information about Hunter Valley Gardens visit www.hvg.com.au and for the Shopping Village visit www.huntervalleyshopping.com.au

complimentary for children under 18 years old.

Special wine offers available during the festival include "buy 5 for the price of 6".

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Festival organiser, Jenny Farrell, said that the new-style festival was a great way to discover the range and quality of Hunter Valley wines in the one very attractive venue.

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HUNTER VALLEY WINE FESTIVAL Food and wine lovers take note, the 4th Annual Hunter Valley Wine Festival is returning to the grounds of Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley, on Saturday June 4 where the picturesque vineyards and surrounding mountain ranges provide a stunning backdrop to an actionpacked day.

Tempranillo | Nebbiolo | Sangiovese Get your taste for adventure today at ...Pokolbin Estate.

With an extensive array of wine, food, beer and cider on offer, this community event promises to be one to remember and, as always, festival goers will be spoilt for choice as they wine and dine with the region’s best winemakers, brewers and culinary talent.

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When visiting the Gardens don’t forget to pay a visit to the Shopping Village. Located adjacent to the Gardens, the Shopping Village is home to 23 boutique and specialty shops, restaurants and cafes. Also located on the Hunter Valley Gardens grounds is a wedding chapel, a children’s playground, extensive picnic facilities and a putt-putt and aqua golf driving range to keep the kids, big and small amused.

“The festival offers a great weekend getaway for those who love the Hunter and want to enjoy an entertaining Saturday with family and friends, and with the festival utilising both the award winning Hunter Valley Conference and Events Centre and the hotel’s grounds, we are covered for all weather conditions,” said Ms Farrell.

Ms Farrell said that the festival would be a family friendly event, with a miniature train, carousel, lemonade stall and other activities aimed at keeping children occupied while the adults enjoyed the tastings and entertainment.

With plenty of family-friendly activities and great entertainment on offer, this much loved Schwartz Family Company community event has something for everyone. All funds raised during the festival will benefit the local Rural Fire Service.

For those interested in transportation to and from the event, Hunter Valley Wine Festival is offering return coach transfers from Newcastle.

For tickets and further Festival information visit www.huntervalleywinefestival.com

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2014 - arguably the best vintage in 50 years or more!

MISTLETOE is a small family owned and run winery that was established by the current owners in 1989. Now in its 26th year, Mistletoe’s “no-compromise” approach to producing small quantities of “true to origin” premium quality wine has seen it rewarded with many, many hundreds of awards and accolades.

With over 20 different wines, including Sparkling, Whites, Reds, Rosés, Fortified and Dessert styles on tasting, Mistletoe has one of the most comprehensive ranges of wines to be seen in the Hunter.

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All wines are made in our onsite winery Winery tastings available for larger groups – bookings essential!

Mistletoe Wines are only available for purchase from the Winery Cellar Door Knowledgeable and friendly staff to make you welcome

When visiting Mistletoe be sure to take time to visit POKOLBIN GALLERY and MISTLETOE SCULPTURE GARDEN also in the grounds of the Cellar Door.

With three generations now actively engaged in the day to day operation of Mistletoe, it is truly a unique family winery.

Come up and meet the Mistletoe Girls who will make your visit all the more special.

Mistletoe is now just 35 minutes form Newcastle – take the Hunter Expressway M15 which becomes the A15 (New England Highway) at Branxton and then take the Hermitage Road exit.

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Pictured above: 2016 Hunter TAFE Student and Alumni Award winners with Christine Warrington (Hunter TAFE Institute Director) and Greg Hopper (Chair of the Hunter TAFE Institute Advisory Council).

AWARDS SHOWCASE SKILLS FOR TODAY AND TOMORROW Skills that are helping shape the region’s employment and business landscapes have been highlighted in the annual 2016 Hunter TAFE Awards.

Hunter TAFE presented 36 awards as part of its annual Awards at Crowne Plaza Terrigal in front of a crowd of more than 190 students, business and community leaders on Friday 6 May. The Awards, which are supported by more than 19 industry and business partners, included the announcement of Industrial Design graduate, Oliver Bamford, from Mayfield as the winner of the 2016 Hunter TAFE Student of the Year Award and Medal of Excellence.

In 2015, Oliver completed the Advanced Diploma of Industrial Design. His passion for design and high-level application skills placed him at the top level of his cohort. Oliver has displayed great leadership and collaboration, working with fellow students to design and manufacture the 2015 Hunter TAFE trophy, which was presented at last year’s awards.

He has also collaborated with fashion design students to apply industrial laser cutting techniques to cut garment fabrics.

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Oliver is now completing the final year of the Industrial Design program at the University of Newcastle to gain his Bachelor Degree and has secured employment with Robotic Systems in Newcastle where he is designing drone housing components.

Hunter TAFE also announced that the 2016 Creative Industries, Fashion and Media Award winner, Samuel Munt was also the winner of the 2016 Highly Commended Award. Samuel completed the Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media at Hunter TAFE during which he produced a fantastic body of works, including a 10-minute animation that has been used for a pilot TV series.

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Pictured above: Oliver Bamford, 2016 Hunter TAFE Student of the Year and Medal of Excellence winner

Partnership Award for its collaboration with Hunter TAFE to deliver a number of training programs including a School Based Aboriginal Trainee Program and a new Aboriginal Health Practitioner Program.

Winners of the 2016 Alumni Awards are: •Dr. Melanie Hayes, Dental Hygiene Lead Lecturer at the University of Melbourne, for her Contribution to Business; •Andy Meier, Director of Strategic Minds Communications, as the winner of the Contribution to Community; and •Peter Ives, Site Foreman at North Construction, as the winner of the Emerging Talent Award.

Hunter TAFE Institute Director, Christine Warrington, said that the 2016 Awards highlighted the value of industry relevant vocational education and training.

“The awards are a true representation of the diversity and breadth of skills learning, educational pathways and support services that are offered across our footprint both on the Central Coast and in the Hunter,” Ms. Warrington said.

"Importantly these awards also recognise the way that our graduates are using the skills that they have learnt at Hunter TAFE to build the future business and economies for our regions,” Ms. Warrington said.

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The following cycleway construction projects are currently underway in Newcastle suburbs: •Islington Park: Replacement of shared pathway on new alignment.

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Construction of cycleways is a key priority project for Newcastle City Council. Through its Newcastle Cycling Strategy and Action Plan, Council is working to get more people cycling for more of their trips, preferably substituting trips by car for trips by bike. Most trips we take are under 10km, and with our relatively flat terrain, could readily be made by bike. Research has shown that the perception of safety is a key barrier, so Council is investigating ways to make cycle links separated from vehicles wherever possible.

Substantial funds are programmed to be invested in the construction of new cycleways Cycling is an excellent way to get around in Newcastle over the next 10 years, and Newcastle, whether you use your bike as the top priority project is the completion of a your primary form of transport or for leisurely safe cycling route from Broadmeadow to the weekend exploring. With temperatures Limited Newcastle city centre. Construction of the becoming cooler, it's a wonderful way to spend sectionVacancies along Jackson Street near Newcastle Call Today time outdoors and get where you are going.

Showground is currently underway, and the  Family owned and run route to Newcastle West is to be completed in Newcastle has a strong network of cycleways  All meals provided 2016/17. Once plans are confirmed for light rail with new connections added each year. program  being School readiness preschool  Individualised programs childrenand related projects Council will be able Some of the most popular recreational routesfor all routes CCB and available families the section to Newcastle East. to finalise include the Fernleigh Track, theCCR Bathers Way,to eligible  Architecturally designed Throsby Creek, Stockton Foreshore and the  Natural playgrounds with swings, sandpits, slides, bike is to work with Another area of focus tracks, river beds, gardens and centre pets Tramway Track. neighbouring local government areas to progress regional cycling projects that have Fernleigh Track - Discover the old rail line the potential to attract cycle tourism. The from Park Avenue Adamstown to Railway Parade Belmont on the undulating 15K shared Richmond Vale Rail Trail (RVRT) is a proposed Our centres are located at: 32km walking and cycling path along old pathway through bushland.

Abermain 49304010 - Bolwarra 49387211 - Greta 49387211that, railway corridors contingent on funding, Bathers Way - The 6km longMuswellbrook Bathers Way 65413224 - Singleton 65731811 will run from Pelaw Main near Kurri Kurri to Waratah 1 49602802 Waratah 2 49677399 coastal walk is being upgraded to a shared Minmi and across to Hexham. It will then link to www.tillyschildcare.com.au pathway. New wider sections, with 4-6m wide another path stretching from Shortland to Tarro shared pathway, have been completed from along a water pipeline corridor.

Bar Beach to Merewether and from Nobbys to The project, estimated to cost around $15 Newcastle. million, is expected to generate substantial Throsby Creek - This scenic 3km flat shared economic benefits for the Hunter and will allow pathway runs along the Harbour Foreshore and pedestrians and cyclists to access and enjoy Throsby Creek. the stunning Hunter Wetlands National Park.

Stockton Foreshore - A 7km flat shared Concept design and environmental assessment pathway along the Harbour Foreshore and the of the trail is currently underway and is Hunter River. Take your bikes across the river to expected to take about 12 months to complete.

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and Elermore Vale to access the Wallsend to Newcastle City cycleway at Jesmond Park via the recently constructed shared pathway through Wallsend Brickworks Park.

The priority crossing will be the first of its type installed in the Hunter region, and is to be monitored as a trial to determine its safety and possible application in other locations.

•Park Avenue, Kotara: Construction of a shared path on the northern side of Park Avenue Kotara between Northcott Drive and Kullaiba Road, and on the southern side •Turton Road, Waratah: Council is replacing of Park Avenue between Lexington Parade the shared pathway between Lambton and the regional cycleway at Kullaiba Road.

Road and Hunter Stadium which has been Construction is scheduled to continue deformed by tree roots through to the end of August 2016.

•Wayfinding Signage: Council is installing •Victory Parade, Wallsend: This project cycling wayfinding signage across the city involves the construction of a Cyclist Priority to make it a bit easier to get from A to B by Crossing on Victory Parade, enabling bike. cyclists from southern parts of Wallsend

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The Hunter is full of talented young athletes who have paved their way and earned a spot on the lucrative plane to Rio de Janeiro for this year’s Olympic Games.

Among those selected are sailors Will and Jaime Ryan, Nathan Outteridge and Iain Jensen, swimmer Thomas Fraser-Holmes, shooters Daniel Repacholi and Blake Blackburn, triathlete Aaron Royle, rower Spencer Turrin, discus thrower Benn Harradine, and marathon runner Scott Westcott, Australian athletics’ oldest Olympic debutant.

Among those selected, Outteridge, Jensen, Royle and Harradine were all members of the Hunter Academy of Sport.

There are still several hopefuls for this year’s Olympics who will learn their fate within the next two months.

Simon Orchard and Mariah Williams (Hockey)

Australia earned their place in the 2016 Olympics with their first place finish at the 2015 Oceania Games in New Zealand last October.

Both Simon and Mariah, former members of the Hunter Academy of Sport, are decorated athletes with Simon as a member of the “golden year” that took home top accolades at the 2010 Commonwealth Games and Hockey World Cup. In 2012, Simon was a member of the 3rd place finishing team in London; while Mariah earned a gold medal at the 2013 Australian Youth Olympic Festival.

While the qualifying events have finished, the team has yet to be announced. We expect Simon and Mariah to be on the team roster for the games come August.

Nathan Power and Richie Campbell (Water Polo)

Novocastrians Nathan and Richie are hoping to make the roster for Rio with a strong performance for the Australian side at the FINA Men's Water Polo World League – Intercontinental Championship in Japan this autumn.

Richie competed in the 2008 Beijing and 2012 London Olympics Men’s Water Polo team where he finished without a medal, but with eight goals in the competition – an impressive feat amongst the very talented competition.

Nathan got a taste of competition in Rio last November playing in Copacabana for three weeks. He has been a powerhouse in the current FINA tournament,

www.rescuehelicopter.com.au scoring several points for the Aussies and Erin will have one more chance to join the hopefully a seat for himself on the plane to Rio. Aussies in Rio with a strong performance at the teams relay camp on the Gold Coast this Ty and Shaun Swadling (Trampoline) month.

Brothers Ty and Shaun are competing in the final Rio qualifying – Australian Gymnastics Suzy Batkovic (Basketball) Championships held in Melbourne through Suzy Batkovic is a household name here in the June 4.

Hunter winning consecutive silver medals as a member of the Australian women’s basketball In a team made up of 16 men and 16 women, team in 2004 and 2008, and a bronze medal only one spot remains. Both Shaun and Ty are in 2012. competing not only against each other for the final seat but also two other athletes.

While the squad has not officially been named – based on Suzy’s outstanding career Erin Cleaver (Paralympic Athletics) in basketball for Australia, there is no doubt in Erin is the youngest potential Olympian on our this authors’ mind that you will see Batkovic list. Only a year eleven student at Whitebridge on the team in August.

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On Tour With The Kid...

Country Roads, Take Me Home!

BY CHLOE SULLIVAN With school looming ever closer for my only child, I had that feeling that I'm sure most parents have. Everything is about to change. We decided to plan a trip once a month for the rest of the year that focuses on making memories. Feeling a sense of nostalgia I wanted to take the kid to a beautiful part of the country that I have been going to my whole life, Eugowra in Central Western NSW. Full of fresh air and history, it seemed like the perfect place to start.

Mural weekend. Visiting artists paint massive artworks of local significance which then adorn the side of buildings in the village. Project Coordinator, Jodie Greenhalgh and a committee of dedicated locals do such an unbelievable job. With no official grants or funding, they raise money across the year, and people volunteer their time with spectacular end results. The attention to detail in the colourful paintings make the rich history of the area come to life.

With markets, football games, a car and bike show, sheep dog trials all part of the action, the population of the village triples over the course of the weekend. The CWA were set up making food and coffee for all the workers and selling the most amazing array of slices and cakes for $1. The buzz of people in the usually quiet main street was electric, and the most often heard phrase was "what can I do to help." It's nice for kids to see that sense of community.

Even for those not related to half of town, it's still is the perfect place to base Time and money are the big factors that will stop you getting yourself. If you mark away, so we decided to keep all of our holidays as cost-effective out a 100km radius as possible. With that in mind, this trip was something we around Eugowra, you'll refer to as a Lation-Cation (a holiday staying with the relatives, find Parkes with its namely my Grandma). The added bonus is that my great Uncles, world famous CSIRO Aunts, and Cousins are also in town. Everywhere I look, there Dish. Forbes, full of are such warm and hilarious family memories. gorgeous old buildings and Ben Hall history Five hundred and thirty citizens reside in Eugowra according to including his resting the last census and every single one of them are happy to stop place in Forbes and have a chat! Whether you visit the local craft store, Craft Cemetery. Condobolin, of the Creek, the supermarket located inside the historic old the hometown of Imperial Theatre building, The Museum, the Bowling Club or the Shannon Noll and Central Hotel, the locals couldn't be nicer or more helpful. some of the most The area is considered the heart of Bush Ranger Country, beautifully painted synonymous with The Frank Gardener Gang and it's most vehicles, part of the famous member Ben Hall. The gang committed the largest gold Utes in the Paddock robbery in Australian history just 5km out of town at Escort display, Canowindra, Rock. 77kg of gold, which if sold today would be worth $4.3 Cargo, Trundle and million. Once on site the kid was disappointed that Mr Hall Bogan Gate, which I think is the didn't leave any gold behind but with some research, we did get best ever name for a country town. onto something called Geocaching. It's a fantastic worldwide All the surrounding towns have their own charm and must-see treasure hunt, and luckily there was some treasure at Escort places of interests and are relaxed day trips from Eugowra.

Rock after all. Highly recommend it for parents wanting kids to Just driving into the centre of the village feels like a big warm get excited by something other than the iPad. country handshake. So why not stay there, take advantage of The reason we picked this particular week to visit was that for the inexpensive accommodation options and have somewhere the last 5 years Eugowra has been hosting The Most Wanted to call home while you explore the best the district has to offer.

TAKE A TRIP TO EUGOWRA Annual Events...

• Mural Weekend - Last week of April • Canola Cup Horse Races - October Long Weekend

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• The murals which are scattered all over town • Museum and Bush Ranger Centre • Nangar National Park • The Bowling club for a Chinese meal and a game on the green • A schnitzel and a good night sleep at the iconic Central Hotel • Escort Rock - Site of the Gold Robbery • Coffee at the Escort Rock Cafe

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How to Choose an Awesome Area Rug No Matter What Your Space WORDS: DEBORAH BARTLETT + CHRIS WILLIAMS insideout Newcastle Rugs, the floor variety, serve a variety of purposes. In winter they keep your tootsies warm, they designate a space and, particularly in a living room, they can also define the conversation area.

Many new homes are now open plan, and the use of hard floor surfaces are an attractive choice – making rugs a necessity.

Rugs bring so much to the total look of any home or room and working from the floor up is an excellent way to start styling your new home or restyling an existing room. Perhaps the most important starting point is to decide what size rug will suit the space.

SCALE & SIZE Rugs come in standard sizes 160 x 230, 190 x 290 or 250 x 350. Due to the growing popularity of larger living spaces, you can now also purchase the larger format 300 x 400. The standard sizes are a fixed price, but options are available for custom size, colour and designs. Where rugs are concerned anything is possible. General rules of thumb apply when choosing a size: •Open plan - use larger rugs to define the areas.

•Lounge room - you can place all furniture on the rug, or place sofa and occasional chairs around the edges (at least halfway on the rug).

•Dining area - important to make sure the chairs are on the rug when pulled out. Allow about 70 cm around the diameter of the table. A 2m x 3m rug for a six seat dining setting and a 2.5m x 3.5m for an eight-seat dining setting.

•Special Corner - I love a round rug in a corner with a few chairs and a side table creating a small area for a cuppa or reading… another room created.

•Small rooms - don’t think small, a larger rug will make a room look bigger.

•Cold rooms - some homes need some natural fibres to give them warmth. Use sisals or jute. Textured rugs will also add some interest also in neutral tones.

THE LOOK Texture - If you have a neutral pallet go for a textured rug in a neutral shade. This will add another dimension without colour to your look.

Coloured rugs need colour in the surrounds to anchor it to a room. Coloured and patterned rugs will add some interest to a room where the furniture doesn’t seem to be strong enough to dominate a space. Balancing all the other elements (lights, fabric, artwork) is important to make this work, so ask for advice. Colour doesn’t need to be bright, there are some beautiful over dyed rugs and soft shades to work with. Colour can be added confidently to halls and entrances without much else around.

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have little ones or even messy adults. Flat weaves are also ideal for hallways and high traffic areas, they can be custom sized without breaking the bank.

We also love Dash and Albert indoor-outdoor rugs, they need to be seen to be believed as they are unlike any other polypropylene rug on the market. Perfect for under the dining area and outdoor entertaining.

If you choose wool for a hall runner, I like to custom make them and have the fibres cut shorter for much better wear.

Pure, good quality wool is an excellent choice also for a comfy rug to lie around or sit on. Wool is easily cleaned and will give many years of use. Ask an expert to help with the correct choice.

Rugs are a big statement to your home so to get it right, ask for advice, and take home samples and rugs to try. Use masking tape or old sheets on the floor to measure out sizes. Get it right and you will be triumphant!

There's some beautiful rugs in store now at insideout (and at great prices with our June sale). We look forward to assisting you with your rug choice – so come in and see us, or check us out online at www.insideoutstyle.com.au

CLEANING TIPS As a rule, professional dry cleaning will give your wool rug added life, but we always have those little mishaps along the way.

Here're some cleaning tips: •Routine cleaning - Vacuuming your rug regularly will expand its life. Use a standard head and not the turbo brush.

•Liquid spills - Blot, blot, blot the spill, changing the cloth or towel to remove as much liquid as possible. Use tap water to dilute the spill but don’t over saturate. Do not rub. Place a dry towel under the area and place something heavy on the top so it will touch the rug. If the stain doesn’t come out professional cleaning is recommended. Pet soiling can ruin a rug permanently if not removed quickly and carefully.

•Solid spills - Carefully remove with a spoon or a dull-edge knife. Blot any remaining food being careful not to increase the area before cleaning. Seek advice as to the correct method depending on what was spilt.

•Unknown and greasy spots - Apply isopropyl rubbing alcohol to a clean white cloth. Use a blotting motion, never use a circular motion and do not let it soak through to the back of the rug.

•Chewing Gum - Freeze using an ice cube. Shatter the frozen gum with a knife handle and vacuum use a citrus based product to remove the stickiness (check label to make sure no bleach on the label) •Crush marks - Spray with a fine mist of water. Vacuum and massage the rug back to its original state.

Floweresque A Bouquet Addition to New Lambton Village Rachel Higgins is the hands behind the villages newest addition Floweresque. Rachel is a floral artist with over 10 years of experience in the industry, previously working as a florist in the Newcastle area as well as Fremantle, Sydney, and Darwin. After returning from her Aussie travels, she decided to go it alone and start her own business.

Floweresque has been growing and blooming from Rachel’s home studio in Elermore Vale for the past 2 years and has gained quite a following on social media as well as a strong regular client base.

With her heart set on a retail space in New Lambton Village for some time now, Rachel couldn’t be happier with Floweresques new home.

Known for her unique style, unusual flower varieties and attention to detail, you won’t find flower arrangements like hers anywhere else. Her store is designed to feel like you are walking into a garden. The shop is a fragrant and visual delight.

Floweresque offers a daily delivery service as well as ready-made bouquets and arrangements in store, function and event flowers including weddings and regular flowers for corporate clients. In addition to flowers, Rachel has stocked Floweresque with a range of plants and giftware including local designer/makers Newcastle Candle Co, Raw Crystals, Concrete Crush, Mae Laine bath tea bags, Pea Green Sea and Dead Pretty.

Pop into Floweresque to beautify your abode or simply indulge yourself or someone you love.

For more information phone 4952 5545.

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The place where people meet.

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Perhaps Newcastle's best kept secret, New Lambton Village Courtyard truly is a little gem! Conveniently located within a sunny courtyard setting you'll find delicious coffee, gourmet bites and an eclectic mix of shops filled to the brim with unique fashion, gifts and homewares.

When you discover New Lambton Village Courtyard you'll want to keep it secret too!

PH 4952 7117

Located Regent Street, New Lambton (Directly opposite New Lambton Public School)

PH 4048 5422

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