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From the Editors...

As Prince Harry and Meghan arrived onsite, the sky opened, and the rain began to pour. As we stood to watch the welcome ceremony, I looked over, and there was Prince Harry and Meghan, standing right next to my baby girl.

Craig Lowndes is undoubtedly the most popular V8 driver in Australian motorsport, and the Triple Eight Race Engineering driver will offer a final farewell to fans the only way he knows how this month, with a full-throttle performance in the last race of the 2018 Supercars Championship – the Newcastle 500. Without a doubt, excitement levels are shifting up a gear in Newcastle’s city centre, with motorsports fans counting down to one of the biggest weekends on their race calendars, and in this issue, we catch up with Lowndes ahead of his swan-song Supercar race. The Coates Hire Newcastle 500 will roll into the city on November 23–25, bringing with it millions of dollars’ worth of finely-tuned race cars, the best V8 drivers in the country and tens of thousands of motorsports fans eager to see who will cross the line first when the chequered flag falls. But in 2018, it’s not just about the racing (although that’s pretty cool!) There is a concerted effort this year to activate areas within Newcastle and Hamilton with events designed for both race-goers and residents – including the super-fun kid's zone at Civic Park. City of Newcastle and other local authorities have created a range of activities that will bring locals back into the city during the Newcastle 500, while also encouraging Supercars patrons to explore our beautiful region with Entertain Newcastle. Check out our Supercars Pullout for all the action both on and off the track.

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ISSUE #39 NOVEMBER 2018

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The "Pudding Church" – Where the Proof is in the Pudding!

The Ultimate Challenge Helping Raise Awareness for PTSD

A Masterstroke of Entrepreneurialism!

Supercars Newcastle 500 Feature Pullout

Raising awareness about PTSD is extremely close to Dave Maione’s heart. The former police officer has recently followed in the footsteps of Australian WWII soldiers along the gruelling 96km Kokoda Trail – the ultimate test of mental and physical endurance. The group also included former Australian rugby union player and star of reality TV show The Bachelor, Nick “Honey Badger” Cummins and raised both funds and awareness for other people living with PTSD. Read more on page 15.

Showcasing Newcastle – Entertain Newcastle

Entertain Newcastle Walking Map

Fashion – At the Races

Help With IBS – A Common Health Problem

Prince Charming Brings Shelter from the Storm

Our November issue is jam-packed full of everything (and everyone) that’s hot and happening in the Hunter region. The perfect excuse to get out and about and enjoy this last month of Spring. Enjoy!

Family Open Day to Mark a Major Milestone

Rich History Woven into 130th Anniversary Celebrations

Why It's Great to Give

When Medical Treatment Doesn't go to Plan

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Contributors The all-new City of Newcastle’s Entertain Newcastle promises to create vibrant spaces that will help local businesses make the most of the Supercars weekend, including the youngest members of the family! (If you can drag them away from all the on-track action that is!) Check out our handy Supercars Pullout on page 21 for the full program. Image courtesy of City of Newcastle.

Michelle Meehan Quentin von Essen Chloe O'Sullivan Chelsea Badger Peter Rickford Lidia Monteverdi

Jess Codrington Di von Essen Tanya Obreza Kim-Cherie Davidson Brett Cameron Mel Murray Anne Ward Remmie Cockrell Kirsty Porteous Roger Condon Port Stephens Coaches

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What’s on? FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Christmas Lights Spectacular At Hunter Valley Gardens, until January 26. www.hvg.com.au Tastes at the Bay Festival Food, wine, jazz and flavour! 2–4 Nov. www.tastesatthebay.org.au

►COMING UP NOV FRIDAY 2ND Back to the 90's (Every Fri) 5 Sawyers No-Fi Fridays The Cambridge Hotel The 3 The Kent Music in the Podium Warners Bay Foreshore SATURDAY 3RD This That Festival Wickham Park Boots Porter Stag & Hunter Hotel SUNDAY 4TH Jerome Duo 5 Sawyers WEDNESDAY 7TH Scullion Sessions The Stag & Hunter Hotel THURSDAY 8TH Tigers Jaw The Small Ballroom FRIDAY 9TH All Access 80's Beresfield Bowling Club Mat McLaren Duke of Wellington SATURDAY 10TH No Quarter Led Zepplin Show Belmont 16s Country Live on the Lake Toronto Hotel Sound Advice The Cambridge Hotel Dr Zoom Duo The Maryland Tavern SUNDAY 11TH Mental as Anything Toronto Hotel CrocQ + Friends 5 Sawyers Nicholas Connors Quill & Compass This Land Newcastle Conservatorium WEDNESDAY 14TH Katchafire + Earthkry Prince of Wales THURSDAY 15TH Holy Holy Cambridge Hotel Shaun Kirk 5 Sawyers FRIDAY 16TH Hermitage Green Stag & Hunter Hotel Split Feed The Cambridge Hotel Kylie Jane Junction Hotel Ed Sheeran Tribute Hexham Bowling Club SATURDAY 17TH Red Bull Music Newcastle Hotel Loko Club Kotara SUNDAY 18TH Prestige Inc. 5 Sawyers FRIDAY 23RD Dirt Cheap Tour Cambridge Hotel Shivoo Mezz Bar Cruzers Charlestown Bowling Club Uptown Queens Wharf Hotel Mojo Juju The Small Ballroom Zane Penn Duke of Wellington Los Scallywags The Dungeon Adamstown Shannon Noll Wests New Lambton SATURDAY 24TH Press Club + Harts Cambridge Hotel Dami Im – I Hear A Song Tour Wests New Lambton All Access 80's Warners Bay Hotel Lisa Hunt Charlestown Central Leagues Temtris Rapture Tour Hamilton Station Hotel The Church NEX WEDNESDAY 28TH CrocQ 5 Sawyers FRIDAY 30TH Bobby C Duke of Wellington Love That Hat Club Kotara

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Olive Tree Market 3+17 Nov, Civic Park, 9am - 3pm. Newcastle Jets V Melbourne Victory McDonald Jones Stadium. www.newcastlejets.com.au

Art Appraisal Day Held every year, Newcastle Art Gallery's annual art appraisal days connect the community with affordable and quality conservation and valuation advice. 10am–5pm, $10 per 15min session. Book at www.nag.org.au Newcastle International Animation Festival Six awe-inspiring sessions at Tower CInemas, 9–11 November. See page 8 for more info.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10

HVR Zombie Prom Westy Workers, West Wallsend. Tickets $11 from www.eventbrite.com.au

Feast Fest Twilight Market 12pm–9pm, Speers Point Park. Halloween: Nightmare on Beaumont Street The Exchange Hotel is being transformed into a haunted House! From 9pm.

Gem & Jewellery Fair 2018 Newcastle Lapidary Club holds its annual gem and jewellery fair 10+11 Nov at Newcastle PCYC Broadmeadow. Demonstrations and sales of rocks, minerals, opal, hand-crafted jewellery, tools. Free admission and parking; close to public transport. Check Facebook page for more info.

Biddabah Public School 2018 Bi-annual Fete Entertainment, rides, market stalls, competitions and much more! 1pm–6pm.

Blow Up Boat Race The annual race at Teralba Amateur Sailing Club is back! More details page 8.

Newcastle Jets V Sydney FC McDonald Jones Stadium. www.newcastlejets.com.au

Scene & Heard Festival The Living End, Spiderbait, Something For Kate, and more at Wickham Park! www.sceneandheardfestival.com.au

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5 International Games Week 2018 Board, console, card or field... drop into your local library to get your game on! Sessions from 4pm–6pm, Wallsend & Newcastle Libraries. More details page 8.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6 Not the Cup: A Cruelty-Free/Vegan Evening Raising money for the Coalition for the Protection of Racehorses (CPR), this is a 100% vegan evening with fabulous jazz by Half Nelson, a speaker for the CPR and drag queen Timberlina at 48 Watt St. Tickets at www.eventbrite.com.au

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Festival X A celebration of the creative industries at UoN. Art, design, performance, inspiring TED-style talks, plus more! 7–11 Nov, more information at www.festivalx.info

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8 ACO: Tognetti's Beethoven City Hall. Radical Reels Tour At Tower Cinemas Newcastle.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11 2018 Rowing Sprint Championships Carrington and Throsby Creek will come alive for the Regional Sprint Championships, grab a picnic and watch! 8am–3pm.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23 Newcastle Innovation Showcase Step into the future, the latest EVs, a race simulator, soccer playing bots and more! Fri–Sun, from 8am, Hunter St Mall. Newcastle Now Family Fun Zone Disney Pixar Cars Truck Tour rolls in with a LEGO Play Zone and inflatables, Fri–Sun, Civic Park from 8am. Darby Street Turns It On! Live music, great food and late night trading as the Christmas lights come on early. The Catherine Tate Show Award-winning comedian and actor Catherine Tate in Australia for the first time. Civic Theatre.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 The Betoota Advocate Roadshow Civic Theatre.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16 RocKwiz Revue 2018 Julia, Brian, Dugald and the RocKwiz Orkestra will all be here testing audience rock knowledge. Civic Theatre. Light the Night Help raise funds for blood cancer by walking with a lantern at Speers Point Park! Register at www.lightthenight.org.au

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17 Tubes4Boobs Longboard Surfing Competition Bar Beach. First heat 8am. The crowd favourite event Tag Teams starts at 12pm. Cinema at the Park See Beauty and the Beast at Speers Point Park, rides, music, food and Disney Princesses from 4pm. BYO chairs/picnic rugs! Newcastle Beach Clean Up with Elasmo, Earth Guardians + CoastXP Help clean up Bar Beach! All you need is a hat and your water bottle, the rest is provided. 10am–11.30am, Bar Beach. Benedetti Elschenbroich Grynyuk Trio Harold Lobb Concert Hall. www.musicaviva.com.au

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18

The Wharf Revue: Deja Revue Politicians take cover and pundits stand back! Civic Theatre, 9+10 Nov.

Lake Macquarie Wedding Day Out Free expo at Belmont 16s, 10am–1pm.

Hamilton Super Start-Up A signing session with all 26 Supercars drivers, Gregson Park, 4.30pm.

Newcastle City Farmers Market Every Sunday, 7am–1pm. Newcastle Entertainment Centre Nov 4+11+18, Speers Point Park Nov 25.

Stockton Spring Fair Markets, food trucks, Pony rides, petting zoo, inflatables and so much more! 10am–3pm, Stockton Public School.

Christmas Art Bazaar 9am–3pm, Lambton Park.

Heath Franklin's Chopper - Bogan Jesus It’s time religion took a hard look at itself. So Chopper is starting his own one, in his own image and giving hell to the almighty. City Hall.

Sunset Gather 4pm–8pm, The Station Newcastle.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4

2018 Australian Postie Bike Grand Prix See Postie bikes in all their glory! Kicking off 10am, around Cessnock. Read more page 9.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22

Lawrence Mooney: An Evening with Malcolm Discover the real Malcolm Turnbull – witty, charming, erudite and sexually explosive! City Hall. Newcastle Lake Macquarie Relay For Life 2018 At Hunter Sports Centre, Glendale. www.relayforlife.org.au

Christ Church Camerata + Cathedral Choir Performing great choral music in "Sacrifice and Thanksgiving". 2.30pm, Christ Church Cathedral, Newcastle. www.cccamerata.com.au

The Sunday Muster Markets At Mortels Thronton, 9am–2pm.

Christmas With Charles Dickens A great start to the festive season, readings from the much-loved story A Christmas Carol, with musical interludes from soloists and choir. 2pm, Adamstown Uniting Church. Tickets at door $20, $15, $10 for Lifeline. Adamstown Arts www.adamstownuca.org.au/arts Disney’s Sleeping Beauty KIDS 24 Nov–8 Dec, YPT Hamilton. Book online at www.ypt.org.au

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25 Raid My Wardrobe Great quality pre-loved fashion! Newcastle Basketball Stadium, 10am–1pm (9am VIP), $5 entry, tickets online or at the door. Bring cash! There is also an ATM onsite. Orchestra Nova A wonderful concert of popular waltzes from some of the world's greatest Romantic composers – Strauss, Tchaikovsky and Gounod. Lake Macquarie Performing Arts Centre, Warners Bay, 2pm. Tickets: Adults $20 Concession $15.

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What’s on? Coming Up DECEMBER SATURDAY 1ST Party Animals 2018 The Bennies, Hightime and loads more at the Hamilton Station Hotel. Tickets at www.moshtix.com.au Olive Tree Markets Dec 1 + 15, Civic Park 9am–3pm. Santa Photos with Father Rexmas From 10am–12pm at Empire Coffee Co, Honeysuckle bring your own camera to get photos with Dino Claus! Gold coin donation, going to charity. SUNDAY 2ND Newcastle City Farmers Market Every Sunday, 7am–1pm. Newcastle Entertainment Centre. A Very Bella Voce Christmas Lizotte's, Lambton. Dogs in the Park This is the new date for the postponed October 14 event – Islington Dog Park, 9.30am - 3.30pm. Christmas Drinks in the Art Gallery Enjoy a selection of canapes and refreshments while being entertained by a capella ensemble Bella Voce. Tickets $70, www.nag.org.au THURSDAY 6TH Beccy Cole Lizotte's Lambton. FRIDAY 7TH An Evening with Jonathan Thurstan At NEX. SATURDAY 8TH Wallsend Carols in the Park Federal Park, from 6pm. Richard Clapton 8+9 Dec, Lizotte's, Lambton. Pradas Priscillas An all-male, Christmas revue! Civic Theatre. SUNDAY 9TH Community Carols Markets, petting zoo, games, Santa and carols! BYO rug. 4pm–8.30pm, Henderson Park Adamstown. Matt Fraser - Medium with a Message Australian Tour An internationally-renowned psychic medium and best-selling author, Matt will be visiting Tower Cinemas Newcastle. www.wowzaevents.com.au TUESDAY 11TH The Wiggles At NEX. www.thenex.com.au TUESDAY 18TH John Denver Celebration Concert Civic Theatre. SATURDAY 22ND Turn Up the Sun A new music festival at Market St Lawn Newcastle, featuring Stonefield, Alice Ivy, Citizen Kay and more! www.ticketbooth.com.au Newcastle Race Day At Newcastle Racecourse. SUNDAY 23RD Carols by the Beach Head to Empire Park, Bar Beach with a picnic rug and family/friends to listen to live carols, see santa, grab a bite to eat, and revel in Christmas festivities! From 7pm. Christmas Twilight Market Rowlands Park, The Junction, 4pm–9pm.

Live & Cookin’ 31 Morehead Street, Lambton Doors open from 6pm FULLY LICENSED

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NOVEMBER

Richard Clapton

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Sunday, 9 December, 2018

With a stellar career spanning four decades, Richard Clapton is an Australian music icon. His songs are the soundtrack of our lives. Richard has continually recorded and released numerous records with an unmistakable Australian sound. His landmark album Goodbye Tiger, now 40 years old, was, without doubt, his most critically acclaimed and successful album. Clapton’s journey began when at just 16 he charmed his way into a Sydney hotel to hang out with the Rolling Stones. From that day on, Richard Clapton knew he was going to be a rock star. It's now almost 50 years since that fateful day – years filled with a lifetime of incredible experiences, outrageously good times and a catalogue of iconic and timeless songs. Through the glory years of rock 'n' roll, bouncing between London, Berlin, Sydney, Los Angeles and Paris, Richard forged his own career and built up a significant body of work while living, loving and partying with the biggest names in music. For 40 years, Richard Clapton has been, above all else, a songwriter – a wry observer of human behaviour and an astute commentator on the Australian condition. His best songs – Deep Water, The Best Years of Our Lives, Goodbye Tiger, Glory Road, Lucky Country, Girls on the Avenue, Trust Somebody and Capricorn Dancer – capture the essence of this country and the meaning of our lives like few others. The ARIA Hall of Fame inductee and acclaimed songwriter also became an author with his published memoirs “The best years of our lives” in 2014. Now you will have the chance to join Richard Clapton as he recreates the magic and shares a lifetime of memories on stage. For tickets visit www.lizottes.com.au

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Christmas Light Spectacular Friday 2nd November â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Saturday 26th January Your favourite Christmas lights display is back at Hunter Valley Gardens in Pokolbin, and boy do they have a great spectacle to show you! Now in its 12th year, the Christmas Light Spectacular has become a yearly must do for families, locals and visitors alike, with millions of lights on display. Come and enjoy the food, fun and festivities, with special performances by popular childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s group Little Scallywagz. Visit www.hvg.com.au for tickets!

The Wharf Revue: Deja Revue

International Games Week 2018

Friday 9th + Saturday 10th November The punchlines just keep rolling in! Larrikins Jonathan Biggins and Drew Forsythe are back for another glorious year of political satire â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with The Wharf Revue! Politicians take cover, and 'experts' better stand back because there will be songs, there will be dance, and there will definitely be some savage swipes and hilarious mockery of our political establishment. Nobody is safe in this long runnning show, which is now in its nineteenth year. Expect a shooting gallery full of world leaders including Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping and Kim Jong-un. Australia's top pollies are of course mentioned, as well as the gift that keeps on giving, Donald Trump â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and that's just the start! No matter your familiarity with the many subjects of their precisely targeted wit, you're sure to enjoy the show at Civic Theatre. Visit www.civictheatrenewcastle.com.au for tickets.

Monday 5th â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Friday 9th November Love your games? Whether its board, console, card or field, this month you can drop into both Wallsend and Newcastle libraries to try new ones or old favourites. Sessions run from 4pmâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;6pm daily, with bookings not required (unless mentioned), just drop in! Monday 5th â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Giant Chess at Wallsend (8+), or Print a 3D Avatar at Newcastle (12+, bookings essential); Tuesday 6th â&#x20AC;&#x201C; PokĂŠmon/Magic the Gathering Tournament at Wallsend (12+), or Retro Console Gaming at Newcastle (8+); Wednesday 7th â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Board Games at Wallsend (8+), or LEGOÂŽ Mindstorm Racing at Newcastle (12+, bookings essential); Thursday 8th â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Dungeons and Dragons at Wallsend (12+), or Board Games at Newcastle (8+); Friday 9th â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Angry Birds Movie (PG) (8+, bookings essential), or Quidditch Waterfight in Newcastle's Civic Park (8+). To book visit the Whats On page: www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au

'Outdoors' by French team Anne Castaldo, Sarah Chalek, Elsa Nesme, and Adrien RouquiĂŠ

Get Your Blow-up Boats Ready! Sunday 4th November Race for charity in this annual boat race at Teralba Amateur Sailing Club, Booragul! Open to everyone (entry $10 adults, $5 kids), the rules are simple â&#x20AC;&#x201C; race on your own or in a team on something inflatable that costs you less than $70. Prizes on the day include best dressed, most creative float, best team theme and more. The event kicks off from 10am, with the race starting at 11.30am. Entry is taken on the day. Find the facebook event through ALL 4 One; ALL 4 Love.

Newcastle International Animation Festival Friday 9th â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sunday 11th November Newcastle's global animation festival returns to Tower Cinemas this month, hauling some of the best of the best to the big screen! Run by the University of Newcastle, the event will run over 3 days with a stellar lineup of six bite-size animations. Opening night (8pm Friday) will include one of two International Programs; running on Saturday the Kid's Program (3pm), the highlight 'Local Produce' session dedicated to showcasing Australian and local talent â&#x20AC;&#x201C; followed by a Q&A with animators and industry insiders (7pm), and the favourite Late Night Bizarra (9.30pm); lastly the second International Program on Sunday (3pm). Tickets are $10 per session or $25 for a weekend pass. Tickets are on sale at the venue, but keep an eye on the NIAF facebook page for more details!

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Country at the Camp Saturday 17th November They say “music is food for the soul”, so head to Country at the Camp for a musical feast! Ten great artists over ten phenomenal hours will surely make for a day you’ll never forget. Relax and enjoy amazing country artists such as Travis Collins, Hurricane Fall, Jody Direen and many more in a laid back atmosphere at this family friendly event. Gates will open at 11:30am with the festival starting at Midday, finishing at approximately 11pm at The Drovers Camp, Elderslie Road. Festival tickets are $80 pp, a family pass $260 (2 adults and 2 kids), and kids under 10 are free. There are additional fees for camping tickets and bus tickets. For more information please visit www.countryatthecamp.com

COMEDY! 2018 Australian Postie Bike Grand Prix

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Sunday 18th November Now in it’s 5th year, the 2018 Australian Postie Bike Grand Prix is set to be the best one yet! In what has become one of the most popular and anticipated events on Cessnock’s events calendar, the Postie Bike Grand Prix is a motorcycle race team event on iconic postie bikes throughout the streets of Cessnock’s CBD and Hunter Tafe. The 2018 event includes the main event, a celebrity race and the Cessnock Cup, featuring the best of the rest. The festivities kick off on Saturday 17th November at Peden’s Hotel for a ‘Meet & Greet’ with all teams and Grid Girls before the big day, as well as sign-on and bike checks. The action begins at 9am Sunday with a parade lap, followed by races at 10am. For more information about the event visit www.cessnockmotorcycleclub.com.au

Thursday 29th November Jason Starrett is returning to Lizotte's in Lambton for a night of comedy, raising money for Movember! The night will feature comedians Isaac Butterfield, Brendon Knott, Bernie Majurey, Andrew Milos, Paul Sansom, Clinton Starrett, Gareth Waski, Steve White, Julia Wilson and Peter Meisel. 1233 ABC Newcastle's Garth Russell will also be giving it a crack as a special guest, this being his second ever go at stand-up comedy (so be nice!), and local band The 3 will also round off a jam-packed evening. This is the second comedy showcase for Movember, the first having been held earlier this year. The event promises to be a side-splitting night of fun and laughter, raising money for a great cause. Book now at www.lizottes.com.au

Bill Bailey – Earl of Whimsy Sunday 18th November In the first time he has returned to Australia since the 2016 tour Larks in Transit, UK larrikan Bill Bailey is returning with a new comedy and musical extravaganza, Earl of Whimsy! Bailey has a trademark sense of humour – satirical and surreal, stories and dismantled jokes, crowd singalongs, instrumental interludes and in this new show, a distinct historical feel. Tales of Britain's past and present and even Shakespeare's contribution to comedy create both a mockery and celebration of national identitiy, and a journey of discovery. So to escape a world that is becoming seemingly more chaotic, take a trip around Bill's mind, described as

When Galaxies Collide

‘A huge, lavishly decorated and nicely untidy place… its contents spill out with an infectious enthusiasm during this wonderful show’. Catch Earl of Whimsy at Newcastle Entertainment Centre, visit www.nec.net.au for tickets.

Monday 26th November Experience an amazing journey through our universe 5.8 billion years into the future with acclaimed award-winning Australian Astrophysicist, Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith. The mind blowing screen visuals created by Australian film maker Dean Francis will amaze and inspire! This event is also perfect for science orientated children. For more information visit www.rmsentertainment.com.au

COOKS HILL GALLERIES PRESENTS

ROD BATHGATE: 'The Golden Mile' November 30 - December 17, 2018

Fingal Beach, 80 x 100 cms, Pastel on artboard.

Gallery closed from December 18. Open by appointment from January 17. View our online exhibitions at www.cookshillgalleries.com.au Keep up to date through our mailing list!

65 BULL STREET, COOKS HILL 2300 OPEN FRI, SAT & MON 11AM-6PM, SUN 2PM-6PM, TUES BY APPOINTMENT PH 0418 492 259

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FRESH IS BEST AT NEWCASTLE CITY FARMERS MARKET NSW Farmers Market Pty Ltd has been operating farmers’ markets since 1999 when the very first farmers market was trialed at the historic river port of Morpeth. In March 2000, along with other creative souls, the Original Fine Food Market at the Honeysuckle Railway Sheds (now the home of the Newcastle Museum) operated for a fleeting eight months, leaving Novocastrians wanting more. Since then, the establishment of farmers markets right across Australia has seen the development of an entire food industry for both food producers and the public, and so Newcastle City Farmers Market was initiated at the Broadmeadow Basketball Stadium late in 2004. Since early 2005 the market has called the Newcastle Showground and Entertainment Centre home, with the public space bringing together local farmers, producers, and hand-made artisans to over 8,500 customers each week. Over the many years, the market has introduced many new farmers and artisans to a supportive, hungry crowd, with many of the original fine food producers and artisans still attending the market after all these years and providing a constant reminder of the important role of farmers markets in product development, the local economy, sustainability, the environment and tourism. Never been? What are you waiting for! Produce on offer includes organic and conventionally grown and prepared foods including lamb, beef, pork, goat, chicken, duck, trout, salmon, oysters, eggs, salamis, charcuterie, pate, terrines, cured meats, boutique wines, fresh fruit and vegetables, handmade pasta, handcrafted patisserie delights, German pretzels, Greek cakes and biscuits, quesadillas, Columbian food, Lebanese food, Tibetan food, Olive oil, stuffed olives, tapénades, infused oils – and we’re just getting started! In November, markets will be held on Sunday, November 4, 11 and 18 at Newcastle Showgrounds. The market will temporarily relocate to Speers Point Park on Sunday 25 November for a one-off market (due to Supercars in Newcastle), before returning home to the showgrounds on Sunday 2 December. For market dates, recipes and producer information visit www.newcastlecityfarmersmarket.com.au

Astrologer TANYA OBREZA on what’s in the stars this month. Sagittarius 22 November - 21 December For the next 12 months, Jupiter promises to bring you into the limelight. Think back 13 years, and you may find history repeating itself. Perhaps that, too, was a time of good fortune and new beginnings. The first change? A brand new self-image. It’s also a time for travel and gaining new experience. Some benefit from a pay rise, promotion or bonus. Just stay sensible - sometimes it can be all too easy to fritter away good opportunities. Pisces 19 February - 20 March Jupiter settles in your career sector for a year - motivating you to go after exactly what you want; to unreservedly promote yourself and your talents. If you haven't yet found your right calling, you'll probably do so now. New ventures get suddenly noticed by a wider audience, so take this opportunity to flaunt your ambitions to a wider world as new frontiers become real possibilities. You may also travel in connection with your job. Gemini 21 May - 21 June November’s planetary line-up rocks your social world. Over the next year, too, life-changing Jupiter dramatically revamps your romantic life. If you’ve been muddling through a tiresome tryst that no longer satisfies your mind, body or soul - perhaps it’s time to make a clean break. In the meantime, Mercury retrograde after the 18th brings rocky friendships to the fore. Better playmates beckon if you make yourself available.

Virgo 23 August - 22 September The Virgo dream is still on schedule, but it’s not a year for shortcuts. Over the next 12 months, life will feel more like a marathon - so keep those trainers laced. To help, you have a mighty planetary task team onside, including generous Jupiter. Soon enough, emotional fortitude and honed skills let you carve your name in any trophy you choose. And if you can mix pleasure with business, rewards should include romantic spoils.

Jupiter steps into your financial sector this month. Finally, you hit pay dirt! Better still, this bountiful planet creates your luckiest and most lucrative year in over a decade. What’s more, the money gods pull out what’s considered a cosmic-cash pass, something that is kept in reserve for very special occasions. It's also an excellent time to make major investments of lasting value, such as real estate. Alternatively, some decide to redecorate or move to a distant location. Whatever happens, you’re universally steered towards success. Much laughter, love and fun too. A new era of prosperity awaits.

Capricorn 22 December - 19 January As Jupiter moves through your sector of subconscious and psychic sensitivity over the next year, Capricorns learn a great deal about the spiritual dimensions of their lives. If you feel more spiritually protected - you are. And if you need to be taught or healed, a guardian will be close by. The really lovely news? If and when you truly need help, it's likely to arrive - sometimes from the most unexpected sources.

Aries 21 March - 20 April Lost your way, just a little? Not to worry - Jupiter puts you back on track over the next year. This planet can also have a powerful maturing influence, a time of personal and spiritual growth - possibly through travel, new studies or teaching others. There may also be beneficial contact with those living overseas or with people from different backgrounds - so listen up when you hear an interesting accent! Cancer 22 June - 22 July Over the next year, Jupiter brings a time of increased work satisfaction, via a new job or better career or financial conditions. All in all, work is a happier place to be. Other possibilities: travel and higher education. Business and pleasure mix more easily. Health should also be on the up - with one exception: a possible gain in weight. If this is something you'd prefer to avoid, all things in moderation. Libra 23 September - 22 October Thanks to Jupiter’s wanderlust, your curiosity expands this year - making it an ideal time to try as many new opportunities as possible. It's a period when few details - no matter how minor, escape your attention. A growing pile of books, magazines and emails clutter your environment. Relationships with siblings and close family are also likely to improve. Travel’s on the agenda, especially short day trips related to work or family matters.

Aquarius 20 January - 18 February Over the next year, Aquarian hopes and wishes come to the fore. Thanks to Jupiter, you’ll be busier and more involved with others. As Jupiter loves to arrange meetings with people unlike any we've met before - expect to be venturing outside your usual social circle. Friends are also more supportive. But this isn't a one-way street, as you're equally able to offer assistance. Either way, don't be shy of depending on well-placed connections. Taurus 21 April - 20 May Jupiter parks in your financial sector for the next year, bringing Taureans the Midas touch, along with fabulous rewards. Venus also has one or more surprise up her sleeve. This bountiful planetary triggers the law of attraction your way. Money comes more easily, as does financial support perhaps even a substantial windfall. Just don’t take foolish risks - such as excessive borrowing. Clear credit cards, don’t add to them. Leo 23 July - 22 August Generous Jupiter signals a spectacular time for love and sex over the next year, as well as extra cash. In the meantime, with Mercury retrograde in your relationship sector after the 18th, this month you may feel confused regarding the meaning of a current partnership, especially if it’s new. Have as much fun as you wish but hold off on making any important decisions for a while. There’s no rush.

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THE "PUDDING CHURCH" Where the Proof is in the Pudding! They say "the proof is in the pudding" and that is certainly the case at Adamstown Pudding Kitchen, where each year the not-for-profit organisation, located just behind the Adamstown Uniting Church cooks, wraps and sells more than 9,000 Christmas puddings to help a variety of worthy causes. It’s an impressive feat, fueled by lashings of brandy, quality ingredients and a community spirit that has resulted in more than $1 million being donated to worthy projects since its establishment. Apart from a closely guarded recipe, the secret to their success is the host of passionate volunteers who give up their

time to help out with everything from cooking and wrapping the puddings to working the shopfront and various stalls where the delicious treats are sold. “We’re making more than 9,000 puddings a year, and they’re all handmade – hand mixed, boiled in cloth and wrapped up in gift boxes or calico,” Adamstown Pudding Kitchen sales and marketing manager Penny Price said. “We’re a not-for-profit organisation, and we have just three paid staff including our head chef Sandra Bevan, but there are also approximately 40 passionate volunteers who we just could not manage without." The tradition was established in 1971 when a church member, grateful for her younger brother’s safe return from the Vietnam war, turned to her grandmother’s family recipe to make puddings for a church fundraiser. More than 45 years later, charity and community spirit are still the key ingredients in the operation of the Adamstown Pudding Kitchen, with profits going towards a range of worthy charitable causes within the Hunter and further afield. Chief among the beneficiaries is Lifeline Hunter and Central Coast, as well as supporting overseas projects to provide fresh water in Africa, school education in the Pacific and community development in East Timor. Of course, its charitable efforts wouldn’t be as successful if it wasn’t for the high quality of its culinary offerings – and these are certainly second to none. Exciting the taste buds of satisfied customers across the Hunter and throughout Australia, the Adamstown Pudding Kitchen’s core product – the traditional Christmas pudding, is still cooked using the same family recipe for which the exact measurements and method of combining them is a carefully guarded secret. The Adamstown Pudding Kitchen has branched out over

the years to create low-fat and gluten-free versions, as well as a new range of gourmet puddings with flavours that include apricot and ginger, date, lemon tang and double choc cherry superb when accompanied by the white chocolate and fresh cardamom sauce. “Of course, we continue to have our core range of decadent dessert sauces that can be mixed and matched with the puddings as well as a range of gourmet jams, pickles and chutneys that are designed to be seasonal, with ingredients chosen at the markets for whatever is available at the time," said Penny. "The exciting news this year is that we have extended the gourmet range to include chocolate covered Pudding Bites which are sure to appeal to a new generation of pudding connoisseurs." "There are three different types of Pudding Bites to choose from – the Traditional Pudding covered in the new Barry Callebaut ruby chocolate, an Apricot Pudding covered in white chocolate and the Sticky Date Cups consisting of a dark chocolate cup filled with date pudding and butterscotch sauce. They are all unbelievably delicious and are sure to be a regular feature on many dessert menus all year round." The addition of the new Barry Callebaut ruby chocolate is particularly exciting for the Pudding Kitchen as the Swiss chocolate manufacturer only unveiled the ruby chocolate to the world in September last year and is a completely new variety of chocolate that only reached Australian shores in August this year. The Pudding Kitchen is open from July to December, but all puddings are available for purchase at the shopfront located behind the Adamstown Uniting Church. Puddings can also be ordered online at www.adamstownpuddingkitchen.org.au or at select Lifeline stores leading up to Christmas.

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“The hardest part of the journey for me was day three, it’s the longest maybe not the hardest walk, but I can still remember, it was a few hours before lunch, and it nearly broke me. I was sore, and I mean in every part of my body – I was fatigued physically, but I don’t think you can prepare yourself for the mental fatigue.

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The Ultimate Challenge Helping Raise Awareness for PTSD WORDS MICHELLE MEEHAN - Features Writer

It’s been an incredibly tough few years for former Newcastle police officer Dave Maione. Since being discharged from the Police Force in 2015 after 13 years of service, Dave’s mental health has suffered. His struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression have seen him battle drug and alcohol addiction, as well as self-harm attempts. But after hitting bottom and ending up in hospital, Dave has begun the long journey towards recovery, determined to make the most of what he calls his “second chance at life”.

This journey has not only seen him focus on his own health, but also take on the renowned Kokoda Trail in a bid to raise funds and awareness for other people living with PTSD. Following in the footsteps of Australian WWII soldiers who famously battled Japanese forces amongst some of Papua New Guinea’s most rugged and isolated terrain in 1942, the gruelling 96km trek offers the ultimate challenge of mental and physical endurance. For Dave, who made his journey along the trail over 11 days last month, it was a life-changing moment he hopes to use to inspire others struggling with PTSD. “The last few years since leaving the Force have been extremely difficult, I’ve struggled with finding my identity,” Dave said. “It’s like everything I knew, everything I stood for and all of my values have been stripped back, I didn’t even know who I was, and that has been the most difficult thing because it has

got in the way of ‘normal’ life, I’ve lost some close friends and relationships because of it. “[In taking on the Kokoda trail] I wanted to be on my own, in my head to try and make sense of everything I’ve seen, the trauma, the guilt I feel, and the sense of injustice I feel every day. I wanted to push my mind and body both physically and mentally, to process it and gain a different perspective. “I’ve always had an interest in our war history and a deep respect for our diggers both past and present, the sacrifice they made for us to have what we have today is nothing short of inspirational. “I’ve had the privilege of meeting and spending some time with ex-army and Federal Police while I’ve been in a PTSD clinic in Sydney. These men are doing it tough because they have spent time on the frontline for our country. “Seeing their struggle gave me some inspiration to take on the challenge, to change something in my life, to achieve a step forward in my own recovery but also to inspire others who are suffering PTSD and depression. “I wanted to show that with a bit of courage and sacrifice you can recover from this illness, that it doesn’t have to control your life and it doesn’t have to define you as a person.” With a less than ideal preparation – “I only decided to do the trail during my recent admission into hospital not even three months ago” - Dave set off on the trek on October 1 with Australian Kokoda Tours. The group also included former Australian rugby union player and star of reality TV show The Bachelor, Nick “Honey Badger” Cummins, who Dave said was “one of the nicest blokes you’d ever want to meet”. “I don’t think any amount of training you do can prepare you for Kokoda; it’s just such a unique place; how they fought a war there is beyond belief,” Dave said.

"By this stage, my mind had processed so much; I was mentally drained. But as I walked into the village for lunch and saw the local men, women and kids greet us with a smile, and saw the third world conditions they are living in, it was like a wave washed over me and the weight I had been carrying the last few years lifted." “I was out of my head and able to look back with clarity, I got that moment I had been hoping for – I am sure that it was at this point my life changed.” The trek was also the catalyst for a fundraising effort, the proceeds of which Dave will donate to not-for-profit organisation Solider On Australia, which offers support to personnel from the Australian Defence Force, as well as other national security agencies including the Federal Police. “The fundraising kind of took a back seat before the trek but now I am back I really want to get out there and have a good crack at raising some money for Soldier On,” he said. “They have had a really positive influence in my recovery, they are doing their best to help ex-servicemen and women and have now opened (their support) up to helping first responders like the Police. “I also want to share my recovery, my achievements of the last few months to inspire other people to speak up, to say its ok not to be ok, and especially say to other men that it’s ok to speak about your feelings, it’s ok to open up and tell someone you’re struggling. “Raising awareness about PTSD is extremely close to my heart. Way too many people are taking their lives - even one life lost is too many. “I believe that I’ve been through and come out the other side of my illness for a reason – to raise awareness and help people, inspire others to open up. “I am still a work in progress and have a long road to go in my recovery, but with a new perspective and a new appreciation I feel that it’s now my destiny to continue to raise awareness and help others.” Dave's facebook page 'The Mental Health Collective' is in its early stages, and he has now taken on volunteering at Waves of Wellness as a mentor for surf therapy. Donations to Soldier On can be made via Dave’s Go Fund Me page online at www.gofundme.com/5n0hpk8 www.intouchmagazine.com.au | 15

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The Olive Tree Market is set to launch their summer market series with four big dates in November and December. Each market will feature a unique line-up of over 150 stalls, music and entertainment, with new high profile creatives headlining each event. Creative duo Chris and Camila of Eggpicnic are one stall not to miss. What started as a meeting of creative minds, Eggpicnic has become an iconic arts studio who create quality products, including fine art prints and toys, while educating people about wildlife conservation. “We are a bridge, between the wild and humans, between NGOs and citizens, and between science and art,” says Camila. Their work aims to capture the beauty of the natural world, with the hope of inspiring others to protect it. They create characters that tread a fine line between art, design and cartoon. “We began fusing design and conservation to talk about our unique fellow species in order to inspire change in people’s hearts and minds,” says Camila. “We believe we are all capable of shifting the future and that education is fundamental in doing so. If you can reach people, you can change and empower them.” Simple yet striking, their unique take on our winged natives is so good they’ve gone from decking out homes to colouring the City

of Sydney’s multi-storey construction sites. They’ve also recently unveiled a large-scale public art project at Sydney’s Olympic Park. All of the Eggpicnic prints are produced in-house in their Darlinghurst studio – created with the utmost care and attention to quality, and the finest art paper and archival inks. The pair is guided by what they feel is important to communicate to the world. “Having people say they cannot walk away without an Eggpicnic print because of how happy it makes them feel gives me hope because once we fall in love with something we fiercely want to protect it. This is a great time to take part in this change, and we can make this happen. We just need people to understand it’s worth doing.” Olive Tree founder Justine Gaudry said, “We are really excited to bring an amazing line-up of high-quality artists and designers – like Eggpicnic – to Newcastle for the first time this summer. There will some big names joining the markets, and visitors can expect every date to feature different creatives. Highlights in November will include ethical fashion label Bilboa, and photographer Brett Patman of the Lost Collective, who has gained a huge following for his images of well known abandoned buildings and industrial sites on November 3rd, while Illustrator Lauren Merrick, contemporary jeweller Sophia Emmett of Workshop 85, and Katy Dee of Letter 11 Textiles will be at the market on November 17th. “We encourage our followers, and those new to Olive Tree, to join us for a celebration of creativity and community this Summer,” said Justine. And of course, make sure to pencil in the biggest Olive Tree Market of the year on December 1st! Visit www.theolivetreemarket.com.au for more information.

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More to See (and Do) in 2018! Last year we witnessed the incredible success of the biggest sporting event in our city's history, the Supercars Australia – Newcastle 500, which generated more than $30 million in economic benefits for the city. Now the anticipation is building as we head into a race weekend with even more to see and do this year. We're stretching the high-octane atmosphere well beyond the race precinct, adding seven activities across six locations over the race weekend. Entertain Newcastle is for all residents and visitors to the city, not just race-goers, and will appeal to foodies, families and people of all ages. A Supercars drivers' signing session with a cruise down Beaumont Street, an early Christmas on Darby Street and Disney the Pixar Cars Truck Tour, are just a few of the events planned for Hamilton, Cooks Hill, Civic Park and Hunter Street Mall. The festival starts Thursday 22 November with all 26 Supercars drivers visiting Hamilton and runs to Sunday 25 November with a three-day family fun zone featuring Disney the Pixar Cars Truck Tour including Mack the Transporter in Civic Park from Friday. The weekend is packed full of entertainment for the whole family, with legendary Scottish rock band Simple Minds headlining the Saturday night concert celebration, supported by Aussie favourites, Birds of Tokyo.

I invite everyone to come into the city to be part of these great events and enjoy the atmosphere as we proudly host tens of thousands of visitors to our region. We want everyone to share in the fun of the event and for businesses across the city to benefit from the Newcastle 500, which brought an unprecedented $30 million windfall into the Newcastle's local economy last year. In 2017 the Supercars Finale served as a spectacular advertisement for the city and this year's will showcase a newly revitalised city centre. Hosting the Newcastle 500 maiden race clearly demonstrated and strengthened the city's capacity to host major events, showcased our beautiful city to the world, and celebrated Novocastrian pride. In addition to the many local businesses and workers who helped make the Newcastle 500 such a success, I want to thank the hundreds of volunteers who spent time helping visitors, promoting the city and offering a taste of Novocastrian hospitality. We could not have done it without you. We are so proud to bring the race back to Newcastle this year with even more fun and exciting activities. I look forward to joining everyone at Entertain Newcastle. Have a great weekend in Newcastle.

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SHOWCASING NEWCASTLE Family Fun, Festival Vibes and Fan-Fueled Racing!

WORDS MICHELLE MEEHAN - Features Writer

Excitement levels are shifting up a gear in Newcastle’s city centre, with motorsports fans counting down to one of the biggest weekends on their race calendars – the finale of the Supercars Championship. But with four days of high-octane activities planned across a range of precincts, it’s not just race-goers set to be entertained this month when Newcastle hosts its largest event of the year. The Coates Hire Newcastle 500 will roll into the city on November 23-25, bringing with it millions of dollars’ worth of finely-tuned race cars, the best V8 drivers in the country and tens of thousands of motorsports fans eager to see who will cross the line first when the chequered flag falls. This will be the second consecutive year Newcastle has played host to the final round of the Supercars series, with races to be contested on a challenging 2.6km street circuit that runs through the eastern end of the Newcastle CBD,

taking in scenic views along Shortland Esplanade, Newcastle and Nobby’s beaches and Newcastle Harbour. With four support categories adding to the racing schedule throughout the weekend, including the SuperUtes Series that features Warners Bay driver Charlotte Poynting, there will be plenty of on-track thrills to keep fans occupied. But the action won’t just be contained to the main racing precinct, with a concerted effort this year to activate a number of areas in Newcastle and Hamilton with events designed for both race-goers and residents. City of Newcastle has been working with Newcastle Now and the Hamilton Business Chamber on a range of activities that will bring locals back into the city during the Newcastle 500, while also encouraging Supercars patrons to explore the region. Offering a festival atmosphere, the Entertain Newcastle program promises to create vibrant spaces that will help local businesses make the most of the major event weekend. Newcastle Now Executive Manager Richard Christian said research amongst local businesses identified a desire to create a campaign that would primarily encourage locals to continue to engage with the city centre throughout the Newcastle 500, even if they weren’t attending the event itself.

“We’ve put together, in consultation with the business community, a whole series of activations that will primarily attract local residents into the city, but will also serve as an attraction for the people that are going to the event,” he said. “We wanted to make sure we have some things happening that are going to welcome local residents and invite them into the city even if they're not going to Supercars, just to engage with the city and be a part of the festival atmosphere that’s happening on that weekend. “From a Business Improvement Association’s perspective, we’re very much focused on trying to derive benefit for the businesses in the city from the event. It’s very important that our local residents and local communities engage with those businesses and support those businesses throughout the year, including that weekend.” Planning for the Entertain Newcastle program was focused on a number of different precincts in Newcastle and Hamilton including Beaumont Street, Gregson Park, Darby Street, Civic Park, the Hunter Street Mall and Market Street, as well as the city’s East. Richard said the events targeted a wide demographic of people, with something for all ages to enjoy. The program will kick off with the Hamilton Super Start-Up from 4.30pm on Thursday, November 22, where motorsports fans will be given a chance to get up close and personal with their favourite race car drivers. All 26 Supercars drivers will take part in a signing session at Gregson Park, with a live broadcast of the trackside program, children’s activities and car displays adding to the V8 vibes and party atmosphere. A driver cruise from the park down Beaumont Street will follow to draw people into the business precinct, with businesses offering late night trading as well as a range of entertainment and deals throughout the evening. The action moves to the city centre the following day, with the Newy Super Breakfast helping race fans fuel up for a big day trackside. Enjoy tasty breakfast offers by local cafés in Market and Hunter Streets from 7am–10am on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The Super Breakfast is designed to capture the crowd en route to the race precinct, giving event-goers an opportunity to sample delicious offerings from local businesses, or stock up on handy trackside supplies including sunscreen. Racegoers wanting a break from the on-track action and residents with a keen interest in technology will also be encouraged into the Hunter Street Mall from Friday to ► www.intouchmagazine.com.au | 25

Sunday to see the Newcastle Innovation Showcase, presented by the University of Newcastle, TAFE, Climate Council and City of Newcastle Smart City Team. Running from 8am to 3pm each day, it will highlight the latest environmentally-friendly electric vehicles including a variety of Tesla models, as well as prototype race cars, a race simulator and robots playing soccer from the University of Newcastle’s cutting-edge robotics department. An augmented reality art exhibition will fuse art and technology in a whole new way, while the City of Newcastle will showcase its efforts to help create a smarter and more innovative Newcastle with a presentation from the Smart City team. A range of roving entertainers will also help activate the mall, with local businesses trading throughout Hunter Street. The youngest members of the family will also be well catered for, with the Newcastle Now Family Fun Zone taking over Civic Park from 8am to 4pm Friday through Sunday. The Disney Pixar Cars Truck Tour will roll into Newcastle for three days, offering children the chance to strike a victory pose on the Champion’s Podium with Mack the Transporter, check out the Crazy Eight’s Track, get creative in the Cars Play Zone and wear themselves out on the Cars inflatable slide and obstacle course. There will be an ice cream truck in the park each day, face painting available from 9am – 12pm on both Saturday and Sunday and a special two-hour hoola-hoop workshop with Ruby the Clown on Sunday, November 25 from 11am – 1pm. There will be plenty of things to do once the sun goes down as well, with Darby Street Turns It On lighting up the Cooks Hill precinct from 5pm on Friday, November 23. An ideal night for locals to get some friends together and celebrate Friday night at the city’s popular dining destination, with live music kicking off from 5pm in a range of venues, as well as great food and late-night trading. A festive spirit will also arrive in time for the Supercars, with businesses simultaneously turning on their Christmas lights to illuminate the street from 8pm.

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With nothing on the official program this year on the Friday “There are just a huge suite of activities throughout the city area over those three days, not just in the race precinct. We night, the Darby Street event offers a great opportunity for want everyone to share in the fun of the event through these racegoers to see more of the city. activations and for businesses across the city to benefit from Saturday night, however, will take live music to the next the Newcastle 500.” level, with the official Newcastle 500 concert set to rock the Cr Nelmes said securing the Newcastle 500 for a five-year grandstands at Newcastle’s No.1 Sportsground. period (from 2017-2021) offered an unprecedented Firing up from 6pm, the concert is exclusively for those opportunity to showcase the city internationally, with the with a valid Saturday race ticket and will be headlined by Supercars Championship broadcast to 97 countries, with a international megastars Simple Minds, ably supported by potential reach of 232 million households around the world. Australian rock legends Birds of Tokyo. A new report, commissioned by the City of Newcastle Walking routes through the city will highlight locations to and compiled by the Hunter Research Foundation Centre, eat, drink, and enjoy everything Newcastle has to offer before also revealed the huge economic boost the Newcastle 500 the amazing live entertainment kicks off. provides for the region, with the 2017 event estimated to Capping off a full-throttle weekend of activities, the have injected more than $30 million into the local economy in Sunday Super Session will be held in various venues Newcastle alone. throughout the city’s East from 12pm on November 25, with The independent report was based on an analysis pubs and restaurants offering a range of Sunday Session Super deals to encourage both residents and motorsport fans of mobile phone data, banking records and business transactions, specifically within the Newcastle local to check out the local live entertainment once the chequered government area, with economic benefits including $8.94 flag drops. million in direct expenditure by visitors, $9.71 million in Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes said lessons learned from flow-on effects, $4.97 million in direct local expenditure by the inaugural Newcastle 500 last year allowed the City of Supercars and $6.5 million in flow-on effect from Supercars Newcastle and other organisations to really hone in on how Australia’s local spending. to make the most out of the event for locals, businesses and The analysis does not include the direct economic benefit visitors alike. or flow-on effects in neighbouring areas including Port Stephens, Lake Macquarie, Maitland and Cessnock. “We haven't had to focus on all of the “This report confirms what many Novocastrians already asset renewal works that we did last knew - the inaugural Newcastle 500 was an outright economic year, and we’ve got the lessons learnt success for the city, with $30 million in direct and indirect economic benefits,” Cr Nelmes said. and the knowledge of last year’s event, “Almost 83,000 visitors to the City enjoyed themselves in so we’re actively encouraging people, Newcastle East and Cooks Hill over the three days, accounting even if you aren't going into the race together with local attendees for the 192,000 figures previously reported. precinct in Newcastle East, to come in “What’s new in this report is the banking data that shows over the three days and enjoy festivities Supercars fans spent up big, with the research demonstrating across the city,” Nuatali said. how the money flowed through the city. "While this research means we can now quantify the economic boost for the city, the advertising benefits from the phenomenal media coverage with regard to long-term tourism are harder to quantify, even though the value of coverage is estimated at $1 million. “Mainstream media, the report notes, recorded an audience of 8,641,042 people and social media posts reached 630,000 users, so the race also brings with it enormous potential for tourism growth at a time when the city has never looked so good. “I also think it’s really good for people to see the city that they love reflected back through national images. It gives everybody a sense of pride in their city.” Cr Nelmes said the experience of hosting an event like the Newcastle 500 would open up more opportunities for the city well into the future. “It’s helped us even in the past 12 months in that we’ve had a lot of event operators approach us as a serious option to host large events, so it has been a game changer in terms of repositioning Newcastle,” she said. “It also familiarised local businesses in working with large events, and we’re seeing a change in how we’re activating a larger amount of precincts this year, so that’s an up-skilling, really, of local staff and businesses and employees. “I see events as the real opportunity, in terms of repositioning Newcastle as a host city, so our strategy is to keep leveraging off the success of Supercars, to attract other (L-R) Craig Lowndes, Simona De Silvestro and Mark large events, not just sporting events but also cultural events Winterbottom at the 2017 Newcastle Community Day. to the city.” ■ Photo by Mark Horsburgh, Edge Photographics

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She may not have finished as high on the overall standings as she would have liked, but 2018 has certainly been a standout year of opportunities for Warners Bay race car driver Charlotte Poynting.

The 20-year-old capped off her third Aussie Racing Cars season with a solid string of finishes on the Gold Coast last month. The results saw her finish 9th for the round, which is the highest round result for a female in the history of the class, although it wasn’t good enough to overcome her earlier season form, leaving her outside the top 10 on the overall drivers point score for the season. Despite admitting disappointment over her “unlucky” season, Poynting said there had been plenty of other highlights this year including the chance to switch disciplines to secure a start on her home track later this month. Usually found behind the wheel of a Chevrolet Camaro in the Aussie Racing Cars, Poynting will slide into the driver’s seat of a much larger and more powerful newly-built Toyota Hilux to contest the last round of the SuperUtes Series, which will be held in Newcastle on November 23-25. The race is one the supporting rounds of the final event of the Supercars Championship, the Newcastle 500, which is returning to the specially constructed coastal street circuit for the second consecutive year. Poynting was lucky enough to be the first person to officially drive the Newcastle track in 2017 as part of the Aussie Racing Cars practice. However, with Newcastle not falling on their race calendar in 2018, the home-grown driver knew she would have to broaden her racing horizons if she wanted to hear the cheer of a local crowd again this year. “The team I race with, Western Sydney Motorsport, had two guys already racing in the SuperUtes series who raced Aussie Cars with us last year,” she said. “My team boss was looking for something for me to get in for Newcastle, as Aussie Racing Cars aren't at Newcastle

this year. As a result we found ourselves tossing up between the SuperUte or a Toyota '86, and it just seemed fitting to get in the SuperUtes as the team already had a lot of prior knowledge and a third ute on the way, too.

"I’m so excited. The Newcastle event last year was by far my favourite race weekend. It was a completely different feeling doing it at home and having such a big support team and being able to have my family and all my friends there, and the crowd support was just so amazing. So I'm very excited to get back there."

year that we’ve been going, we’re like ‘We’ll be here one day, I’ll be racing one day’, so when I did that first couple of laps on the track, my mind was just blown. “I thought I was prepared for it, you’d walk it, or you’d do it in a road car and think ‘Wow, this is pretty cool’ but it was just completely different in a race car, it was insane.” The weekend in Bathurst proved full of highlights for Poynting, who actually missed watching the final day of the “[Driving the practice lap] was probably one of my favourite V8 racing in order to fly to New Zealand and compete in yet memories. I remember Dad said to me before I went out, ‘Just another class of ute. Poynting’s efforts saw her claim a female-driver take it all in, don't worry about going out and setting a fast lap or whatever, just take in what you’re doing.’ And I went out and scholarship in the 2018–19 SsangYong Racing Series, which covers most of the costs to compete in the five-round kind of just dawdled around I guess, and just looked around championship. the whole time. The first round, contested just a week later, saw her place “It was 8 o’clock in the morning, and there were already so many people out there, and just so many people clapping and 12th overall after a weekend of four races, with Poynting due to cross the Tasman once more in December for the second cheering. It was very humbling, I guess, it was really nice. round, followed up by two races in February and the final event “The track itself was awesome. There are really no street in March. circuits at all like it, with all the big hills and everything, it's While it was not initially something on her radar for the completely different to any other street circuit in the country. year, Poynting said she couldn’t pass up the chance to add “It’s going to be quite challenging [in the SuperUtes] another experience to her racing resume. because I thought it was tight in the Aussie car last year, so “Four days before Bathurst it popped up on Facebook and it's going to be probably three times as harder in the ute.” my Mum sent me the link,” she said. Luckily for Poynting, she has already had some time “I emailed the organisers just to get some more information, behind the wheel of the ute, after making her SuperUtes and they wrote back saying that they would waive my entry fee debut in October at the famed Mount Panorama track before if I went over – they really wanted me to try out. the Bathurst 1000. “So I booked some flights and headed straight over there The race was a dream come true for Poynting, who after my last race at Bathurst, and it went even better than had grown up idolising the V8 drivers tearing along Mount what we were expecting. I found out on the Sunday afternoon Panorama’s famed Conrod Straight. that I was lucky enough to be the winner of the scholarship. “It was amazing. It was something I've wanted to do for so “It was great, any experience you can get you’ve just got to long,” she said. take it - it was really good to have something else under my “My dad and my brother and I have been going (to the belt.” Bathurst 1000) every year for the past nine years. And every www.intouchmagazine.com.au | 31

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Craig Lowndes (L) & Steve Richards (R) - 2018 Bathurst Champions

Still Plenty of Fuel in the Tank for Craig Lowndes WORDS MICHELLE MEEHAN - Features Writer

He’s the most popular V8 driver in Australian motorsport, with an unrivalled record on the track and a support base that breaks through traditional race fan rivalries. Now, after more than two decades behind the wheel, Craig Lowndes is taking his foot off the accelerator, and announcing his retirement from full-time driving. The Triple Eight Race Engineering driver will offer a final farewell to fans the only way he knows how, with a fullthrottle performance in the last race of the 2018 Supercars Championship – the Newcastle 500. Returning to the specially-built street circuit for the second consecutive year, the Newcastle 500 will be held from November 23–25, offering Hunter fans an up-close and 34 | www.intouchmagazine.com.au

personal chance to show their support for one of the true icons of the sport. After a controversial crash forced Lowndes out of the race with just two laps to go in 2017, the 44-year-old will be hoping for a far more satisfying finale in Newcastle this month. “Newcastle was a spectacular track... I love the circuit, love the layout, the infrastructure is great. I've not spoken to any driver that doesn't like it,” he told intouch Magazine late last month. “Last year's results didn't, unfortunately, go our way with the last lap; it’s something that we’re certainly not wanting to repeat. “For me, I've already done two of the three things that hopefully we can achieve (to finish this season), and the last one is to try and maintain fourth position in the championship. We’ve got a reasonably healthy gap over Dave Reynolds, but with 600 points up for grabs (in the final two rounds of the season) it's still obviously a position we need to keep defending and make sure we score points.”

Regardless of how he performs in Newcastle, Lowndes has already achieved somewhat of a fairy-tale finish for his final full-time season. Since announcing his retirement plans in July, the driver has claimed the coveted Bathurst 1000 title – for the seventh time in his career – which in turn helped Lowndes and teammate Steven Richards clinch the 2018 Enduro Cup. It was the second time Lowndes has held the Cup aloft, the first win coming alongside former co-driver Warren Luff in 2013. As far as a single season goes, outside of the overall Championship win, it doesn’t get much bigger than these two achievements. “It’s probably like a movie script, to be honest (to win Bathurst), I think that you couldn't script it any better,” he said. “In my last full-time drive at Bathurst, to get into the top 10 shootout was really one of our major aims because going back next year as a co-driver I won't be qualifying the car - that's the main driver's role – so for me to have the opportunity was really special. “Then to have that eight-second lead at the end of the race, to be able to really enjoy that last lap, which I really haven't had a chance to do in all the other wins that I’ve had because I've always had someone behind me biting at my heels trying to pass me. So to have that, to be able to hear and see the crowd on that last lap, it was really special.” Bathurst’s famed Mount Panorama circuit has held a special place in Lowndes’ heart throughout his career, beginning with a gutsy move to overtake stalwart John Bowe for the lead late in the race, before eventually finishing second in his debut at the track in 1994. ►

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Two years later Lowndes claimed the chequered flag at Bathurst, followed by triumphs in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2015 and 2018. He sits tied with Jim Richards, father of his co-driver Steven, on seven wins at the Mount Panorama track, with only Lowndes’ mentor and the undoubted “King of the Mountain”, Peter Brock, left in front with nine victories. “You grow up watching (Bathurst), sitting at home on the couch as a boy hoping one day you get an opportunity to drive and race there, and yeah ’94 was definitely my career turning point,” he said. “It was a bit of a fairy-tale sort of start, and I’ll always enjoy going back, regardless if I'm a driver or not, it definitely holds a special place in my heart for me.” While his Bathurst victories are among his most treasured achievements, there’s certainly no shortage to choose from as the most successful driver in Australian motorsport history. Lowndes was the first Australian driver to reach 100 Championship wins at the sport’s most elite level (achieved in 2015) and holds the record for the most race wins in the history of the Touring Car and V8 Supercar competitions. He is a three-time Australian Champion (1996, 1998, 1999) and the recipient of a record five Barry Sheene Medals, the sport’s best and fairest award. Off the track, he was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia in 2012 for services to his sport and the community, including his charitable work with the RSPCA, Violence Against Women and his continual work on road safety. Despite having driven for both Holden and Ford during his career, the controversial move hasn’t dampened his overwhelming popularity amongst parochial race car fans, who will no doubt be out in force to farewell him during his final race of the season in Newcastle. “When you have lean years and don't have performances the fans are always the ones that keep you going, I've always said the fans are the backbone of motor racing and it's true,” Lowndes said. “They come to races, especially yesterday (at the Gold Coast 600) when the storm came through we’re sitting in the cars wanting to race and they’re still there with the

umbrellas, wet and soaking and still supporting. “I remember years ago when we were swapping from Holden to Ford I went and spoke to Brock, and he said that you're never really going to lose anything – you'll lose 50 per cent of the Holden fans because they’re not going to like you defecting, but then you’re going to gain 50 per cent of Ford fans because they’re going to love you coming across. So, in the end, you're not going to lose anything. I think for me that sort of stood true, I've got great Ford and Holden fans all around the place. For me, it's been fantastic to have that element.” While the Newcastle 500 represents Lowndes’ last race as a full-time driver, there’s still plenty of fuel left in his tank. With plans to be back in the co-driver’s seat again next year for a number of the endurance races, as well as taking up some opportunities in other styles of cars, Lowndes has assured his fans the chequered flag isn’t about to fall on his career on the track. “I still get a buzz from driving, and I don't think that will ever change,” he said.

“I’ve been lucky enough to be in the sport for over two decades, and when I first started I probably halved the average age of a driver, now I’m doubling it so I've gone full circle and I'm still enjoying it.

“But while I'm still enjoying it the time is right to step down out of the full-time of Supercars, and go and explore other things if we can and drive other race cars. No doubt I won't be disappearing too much, that’s for sure.” ■

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balance grandeur, adventure and tradition seamlessly. Then extraordinary, unique and authentic Clipper Ships sailing some the world’s best destinations in the comfort of a private there are the two sister ships, Star Clipper and Star Flyer. The ships use a combination of motor and sail, and guests yacht. onboard enjoy expansive open decks to indulge in warm At first glance, I wasn’t quite sure whether Star Clippers weather and tropical cruising. was my cup of tea. Was it going to be rustic, was I expected Of course, for many of us, our holiday destination(s) is to work on my holiday? My experience though was the at times even more important than how we get there, and opposite. Sailing the Mediterranean with Star Clippers was Star Clippers’ itineraries are destination focused with many an exceptional, unique experience, with all the comforts I’d expect from any cruise, with the incomparable bonus of being itineraries offering every day in a different port. In the Mediterranean cruises span the entire Middle Sea including under sail on a genuine tall ship. the Adriatic, Croatia, Montenegro, Venice, Greece, Italy and The Mediterranean was the perfect destination and being France. Closer to home, Star Clippers offer year-round tropical on a ship with only 200 or so other like-minded travellers discoveries encompassing tropical Thailand, Malaysia and the was one of the key elements that made it so special – with a fascinating, rarely visited islands of the Indonesia archipelago, comradery I’ve not found on other ships. The smaller size of our ship meant we were able to visit the smaller, lesser-visited and new for 2019, journey to wild Borneo. Or perhaps feel like Jack Sparrow aboard Star Clippers in the quintessential ports, and I don’t recall ever having to line up for anything. During our seven days, we were in port every day, exploring Caribbean including the Panama Canal. In early 2019 Star Clippers will welcome their first new Corsica, Sardinia, Elba and the Riviera. We could either do ship in many years, the magnificent Flying Clipper. Flying as we pleased, or enjoy one of the ships organised tours. Clipper’s launch will indeed be something special, as she will On board during the day, there was all manner of nautical be the largest square rigger ever built accommodating only activities, or you could simply relax on the beautiful teak 300 guests. This grand lady will be the new flagship of the decks that stretch from bow to stern. And yes, at times you fleet and include all the features that Star Clippers’ guests were invited to assist with rigging for the obligatory photo love. Flying Clipper will begin in the Mediterranean in the op, or even climb up to the crow’s nest. At night there’s European Spring and details will be available shortly. light entertainment and, but it’s more about stimulating conversation at the Tropical Bar with your fellow travellers. In discovering Star Clippers, my only challenge now is deciding on which ship and to where I will return with Star Roger Condon is the Sales & Marketing Manager (Aus/NZ) for Clippers. Star Clippers. He has been in the cruise industry for over 30 years, including spending 14 years as Travel Concierge Manager organising Showcasing the fleet is the Royal Clipper, the largest all the guests’ arrangements ashore. Here is Rogers own experience square-rigger in the world today, a splendid sight to behold of the Star Clipper Fleet. harking back to the grand age of sail, where guests on board

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There’s no doubt that coach travel is on the rise, and it’s easy to see why. No other method of travel is as convenient and inexpensive as hopping aboard a luxury Coach – and all of Port Stephens Coaches are exactly that – luxury! Whether you’re a seasoned coach traveller, or about to start your first journey, here are some tips to help you make the most of your next trip. Relax to the max! Sit back and let someone else do the work – because coach travel is all about making the most of your trip! If we’re honest, even the smallest getaways can involve some stress, like finding a park, navigating your way and keeping alert while driving. On one of our coach tours, you can enjoy your day from the moment you step onboard and let our drivers take care of you. Use a coach tour with local guides. At Port Stephens Coaches our tours include guides who know their local areas insideout, and you can use this to your advantage. Local guides are a great source of information and tips when travelling. Whether it’s something as simple as where to get the best coffee, or a historical rundown – a local guide on board is your go-to for everything travel. This means you can forget any tedious Google searching and map apps – let your guide do what they do best. Share the experience with old and new friends. Coach trips are an inexpensive way to travel and therefore make for great trips with friends. Gather a bunch of your nearest and dearest to experience a trip together.

While you may now breathe a sigh of relief knowing that you are the proud owner of a new property, for your conveyancer it’s not over yet. After the Settlement, your conveyancer will then ensure the transfer documents are registered with the Land Titles Office to formally change property ownership, discharge any existing mortgages, withdraw any existing caveats and transfer the title and mortgage to the Anybody who has bought or sold a property new mortgagee. Experienced conveyancers like those at knows that it can be an emotional and the Conveyancing Exchange in Newcastle overwhelming experience. recognise that buying or selling a property Whether you are buying or selling is not only emotional and expensive but is a home, knowing something of the fraught with legal complexities and risks. conveyancing process can help you Whether buying or selling a property, understand the legal intricacies of just how they make certain that you are guided property is transferred from one owner to throughout the process and that your legal another. interests are protected. In most instances, the conveyancing Licensed Conveyancer and principal process starts from the moment you of the Conveyancing Exchange, Helen express an interest in the purchase of a Polemis is an established Certified property. As a purchaser, paying a deposit Practising Conveyancer with many years does not necessarily mean that you are of experience in handling property protected. The transaction only becomes transactions for her clients. official once both parties have signed the With a career spanning 30 years, contract with mutually agreeable terms. Helen is one of the most experienced It is at this stage that you want to involve conveyancers in Newcastle and in 2016 your conveyancer in creating or reviewing was the first conveyancer in Newcastle the contract of sale. to perform a property transaction using After contracts are exchanged, and electronic conveyancing services. payments for stamp duty are being Since the beginning of her professional arranged, and final inspections are carried independence, Helen's mission has been out, your conveyancer works hard to ensure that the settlement runs smoothly – to remove the stress from what is arguably one of the largest transactions of our lives. calculating settlement adjustments for "Our clients describe dealing with the council and water rates and ensuring that Conveyancing Exchange, as having a friend there are no planned developments that in the game," says Helen. may affect your property. "At the Conveyancing Exchange, we When the settlement date arrives, your try to make it an easy decision for our conveyancer, or their agent, will attend clients, by focusing on delivering value and settlement on your behalf and along providing highly competitive fees. We also with representatives from the vendor like to think of the Conveyancing Exchange and respective banks, exchange transfer as a one-stop-shop by providing our clients documents, stamp duty forms, and other with a seamless and stress-free process legal documents and payments required without the need to shop around." for settlement.

Similarly, with so many like-minded people on board, you are bound to make a whole bunch of new friends. Many people stay in contact long after their excursions, proving that coach travel is also a great way to make lifelong friendships. Start your holiday from the moment you step aboard. With a range of local tours, day trips and excursions available in the Hunter area, there’s no need to put up with airports, train rides and transits to get to your destination. Start your trip from one of our convenient local pick-up points and enjoy the amazing scenery and attractions from the moment you get on your way. Coach tours can be as simple as a day trip to the Hunter Valley, or more far-reaching, longer journeys such as our Melbourne Cup tour. Use a coach tour for anything from a day out to your yearly holiday. If it’s a visit to the wineries you’re after, let our coach be your designated driver. Sometimes for shorter trips in our own backyard, we don’t often consider letting someone else do the chauffeuring, which is exactly why you should consider it. Late night concerts, brewery crawls or long distances – Port Stephens Coaches has you covered for all major and minor events happening. So before you book a taxi or search for accommodation near your event – check out our available trips and take the stress out of your plans. For more information visit www.pscoaches.com.au

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HELP WITH IBS

A Common Health Problem WORDS ANNE WARD – Mindinsight

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common problems seen by medical practitioners, accounting for roughly 12% of visits to GP’s. IBS can affect children and adults. Because IBS has no clear medical cause, it is regarded as a functional gastrointestinal disorder. Although symptoms vary, IBS is generally characterised by chronic abdominal cramping or pain, and altered bowel movement. Other symptoms may include bloating, and sensitivity to certain foods. Symptoms can fluctuate over time and can vary in severity among people. IBS can significantly impact a person’s quality of life, with increased medical visits and restrictions on activities.

What Causes IBS? The cause of IBS has not been clearly established. However, there is a large body of scientific research that has identified a range of factors that appear to play a role. In mild cases, the evidence points to changes in the gut microbiota, possibly as a result of gastrointestinal infection. In these cases, medical and dietary management can help relieve symptoms. In more severe cases, a range of factors appear to play a role. These include genetic susceptibility, family/personality factors, and psychological factors, including the coping mechanisms that people use to manage stress. More severe cases can also be accompanied by anxiety and depression.

intention is to avoid distress by restricting movement and activity. However, these restrictions eventually shrink lifestyle. This creates a kind of “new normal” based on minimising discomfort. It also means that the warning system never gets challenged, keeping things the same.

Psychological Treatment Options Although some people may find benefit from medication, there is no established medical cure. Psychological approaches, such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), have been found to reduce the impact of symptoms. There is also a strong body of evidence supporting the use of clinical hypnosis. Cognitive hypnotherapy combines CBT with clinical hypnosis. Longterm benefits have been shown in terms of reduction in pain, Brain-Gut Communication improvement in smooth muscle activity and bowel function, a The brain-gut axis is part of the nervous system. It is like an information superhighway that carries messages between the greater sense of control, less worry and emotional reactivity, and improved quality of life. brain and the body. Hormones are biochemical messengers Despite the evidence, there is a general lack of awareness that carry signals that enable bodily functions to adjust in of how clinical hypnosis can help in treating IBS. Clinical response to outside signals, such as stressors. The term “gut hypnosis is not just relaxation or mindfulness. Treatment feel” reflects this internal sensing. In IBS, it is thought that the messaging becomes confused. should be sought from properly qualified health professionals who understand IBS. Treatment needs to be tailored. This This results in pain sensations becoming amplified, which, requires proper clinical assessment and development of a in turn, makes the internal sensors pay more attention, plan to address the individual factors involved. becoming hyper-alert. This causes anxiety. The confusion As with all situations involving physical discomfort or pain, also causes the signalling system to lose its dexterity for fine your GP should be the first point of contact. discrimination between different sensations. This means that more sensations are likely to be sensed as pain or discomfort. Over time, this changes how the soft muscle in the gut respond, leading to IBS symptoms. It also creates “gut Anne Ward is an executive coach and principal psychologist of Mindinsight, providing coaching memories” that act as a warning system when sensations are and psychology services to individuals and felt. The gut memories set up a pre-programmed response, organisations. Visit www.mindinsight.com.au or including sensitised thoughts, emotions and behaviours. The

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There are enormous benefits of incorporating sauna bathing and massage into your training regime, for better health and wellbeing. It’s for this reason that, as part of their program, members at Urth Fitness have unlimited access to the centre’s spa facilities. We’re often asked about the benefits of incorporating wellbeing into training, so here’s our guide to a few more common practices. Benefits of Infra-Red Sauna Saunas have become very popular over the past decade, mainly due to the recognition of health benefits: 1. Helps weight loss – During a sauna session, the heart rate increases substantially from the dry heat. Studies suggest

that a 20-minute session at 65oC burns up to 500 calories. The body’s metabolism speeds up similarly to the effects of physical exercise and is a great method to lose weight. Makes the immune system stronger – Saunas help to create a stronger immune system, by producing more white blood cells (WBC). WBCs are the bodies defence mechanisms to fight against infections and diseases. Regular sauna users will, therefore, have a higher WBC count, leading to a healthier lifestyle. Helps improve endurance performance – Regular use of the sauna will increase the bodies threshold for heat tolerance. Increasing this tolerance, leads to increases in red blood cells and blood flow, resulting in a reduced cardiovascular strain, lowering the heart rate at the same workload. These cardiovascular improvements have been shown to improve endurance in all athletes. Helps recovery from workouts – During bouts of exercise, the body breaks down tissue protein to use as energy, which increases the body’s level of nitrogen. Excess nitrogen is usually removed from the blood by the kidneys, then expelled in the urine. With regular use of the sauna, excess nitrogen is also released through sweat speeding up recovery between workouts. Anti-ageing and skin purifications – Premature wrinkling, acne, psoriasis and other blemishes can be the result of toxins and bacteria negatively impacting the body. Regular access to the sauna can help release these toxins hidden under the skin and make you look – and feel – younger and healthier! Lower blood pressure (BP) – Whether you have elevated BP due to underlying health issues or stress, a 20-minute session in the sauna can lead to immediate and long-term reductions in BP.

Benefits of Massage Training without a recovery programme, over time can lead to preventable acute/chronic injury from increased muscle tightness and decreased range of motion. Heavily exercised muscles can lose their capacity to relax and lack flexibility which is often linked to muscle soreness and predisposes individuals to injuries. Blood flow is also poor through tight muscles which results in localised pain. The benefits of massage as part of a training programme are: Maintenance/Prevention – To ensure areas of acute tightness are managed to prevent injuries and to maintain joint range of motion. Recovery – Massage alleviates muscle soreness associated with training. Regular massage has been shown to shorten recovery time between workouts by maximising the supply of nutrients and oxygen through increased blood flow and enhancing the elimination of metabolic waste by-products. Relaxation – Allowing the body and mind to switch off for a short period of time enables you to feel fresh and focused. It also provides you with a positive psychological benefit, acting as a stress reliever. Rehabilitation – Massage plays an important part in speeding up the rehabilitation process following an injury. Massage increases the blood flow, which increases the nutrients and oxygen to the area, and reduces swelling and tightness in both the injured and non-injured muscles that are compensating the injured area. It also ensures the muscle fibres repair in a strong, flexible manner reducing the formation of scar tissue. Enhances Performance – The overall objective of a massage is to help you reach optimal performance through injury-free training.

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The term “Bucket List” is one most of us know, thanks to the movie The Bucket List (2007). Basically, it a list of all the goals you want to achieve, dreams you want to fulfil and life adventures you desire to experience before you die. Some people like the word bucket list and some don’t. There are other names for it – an anti-bucket list, life list, things-to-do list, call it what you like – to me, it is an action list to live my life without regret. As for me, I didn’t really have one until after I climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in 2014. It was a series of events that lead to this mountain that changed my life.

In the mid-1990's, I had a bone tumour removed from my face that meant a face reconstruction with 24 titanium pins. The operation was successful. However, when the drain was removed from neck, my jugular vein was nicked. I started to bleed to death in front of them. As fate would have it, my doctor was in the hospital car park and after a five-day intensive care stint; all was well. Back on the ward, I swore to live my life differently and wrote a list of the things I wanted to do before I actually died – they were either adventures or activities. However, I let life get in the Kilimanjaro peak way, and then 16 years later I received a wake-up call. Within one year, three friends passed away from cancer – one was my work bestie, and it knocked me for a six. It had me questioning my life. How was I going to live it? Then the opportunity to climb Mount Kilimanjaro came up – it was like a nudge from the universe – what was I going to do with it? On September 15, 2012, I reached the summit of Kili, the world’s highest standing mountain at 5985 metres. It was one of the hardest things I have ever done! We left at midnight – it was freezing – my progress was slow due to the high altitude playing havoc with my asthma. However, my vitals, such as oxygen percentage and heart rate, were good. So, the head guide Amos decided he and I would climb separately from my buddies. We plugged along for hours. Just before daylight, I wanted to give up. And said to Amos: “Let’s go down after I’d seen the sunrise over the Tanzanian plains and Kili’s snow”. He smiled and nodded. When the sun rose it was spectacular, I began to warm up and feel better. Amos said see up there; “It is Stellar Point, the first

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Why Regular Dental Check Ups are Important Taking good care of your teeth and gums on a daily basis can help reduce dental and even health problems you might experience in the future. A regular dental check-up is important regardless of your age because it will help keep your teeth and gums healthy. Checkups are not just for kids! Both you and your children should have a regular dental visit at least every six months or as recommended by your dentist. At a dental check up, your dentist will check for cavities and X-rays may be taken to detect cavities between your teeth. The exam will also include a check for plaque and tartar on your teeth. Plaque is a clear, sticky layer of bacteria. If it is not removed, it can harden and become tartar. You cannot remove tartar with brushing and flossing. If plaque and tartar build up on your teeth, they can cause oral diseases. Next, your gums will be checked to assess the depth of the spaces between your teeth and gums. With healthy gums, the spaces are shallow. When people have gum disease, the spaces may become deeper.

summit, about an hour.” I nodded. Then from Stellar Point, he pointed to the second summit and the peak. I nodded. We set off and made it – to the top of the world’s highest freestanding mountain. It was amazing, exhilarating and exhausting! Yes, I did it – climbed Kili. So what else could I do? One of the first things was to produce a film on our trip called Kilimanjaro – Hakuna Matata. It was shown on the big screen in the local theatre and sits on YouTube. Then I started to seize other opportunities including the Outback Marathon, skydiving over Lake Macquarie, sleeping under the stars at Redhead, climbing three peaks in South America for charity, Annapurna trek and Kathmandu Valley earthquake recovery project. Still to tick off is seeing Mt Everest, the Taj Mahal and Northern Lights as well as learning to sing, flamenco classes oh – and did I mention – I’m also going to write a book! The adventure at the very top is to keep spreading the word to Live Your Bucket list – regardless of your gender or age, draw up a list and start doing it. It’s your life, and you can live your dreams.

Your teeth will also be cleaned. Brushing and flossing help clean the plaque from your teeth, but you can't remove tartar at home. During cleaning, your dentist will use special tools to remove tartar. After any tartar is removed from your teeth, they may be polished to remove any surface stains followed by flossing. Your dentist will use floss to make sure the areas between your teeth are clean. Our four conveniently located surgeries offer appointments with male or female dentists, and we can process your Private Health Insurance and Medicare claims on the spot saving you time by not having to visit your Health Fund. We also provide $1,000 worth of basic dental services to eligible children paid for by Medicare.

• Maintain a good standard of oral hygiene. Brush your teeth using a fluoride toothpaste twice a day to remove plaque – once in the morning and once before you go to bed. • Thorough brushing with either a manual or electric toothbrush should take around two minutes. • Replace your toothbrush or toothbrush head every three months. • Floss daily between your teeth to remove plaque. • Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration. • Avoid too many sweet foods and sugary drinks and whenever possible limit them to mealtimes. • Avoid drinking too much coffee or alcohol. • Have regular dental check-ups, depending on factors such as your age, general health and dental history. • Antibacterial mouthwashes may also help fight plaque and bacteria. • Chew sugar-free gum to encourage the flow of saliva in your mouth. • To keep your breath fresh, try to limit the amount of alcohol, garlic, onions, curries and strongflavoured fish in your diet. • If you smoke, try to cut down or quit.

Community Calendar SATURDAY 3 NOVEMBER Farmers & Artisan Market Toronto Foreshore, 8am–2pm. Wallsend Anglican Church Spring Fair Fire truck, stalls, food and drinks, raffles and more. 9am–1pm. SUNDAY 4 NOVEMBER Shannons Hunter Classic See cars of all makes and models, 8am–2pm at McDonald Jones Stadium. Gold coin donation entry. Eat Street At Cooranbong Park, 12pm–6pm, $2 entry. THURSDAY 8 NOVEMBER Ladybikes International Official At Launch Hamilton TAFE Restaurant. Proceeds going towards empowering disadvantaged African women. Guest speaker Lambert Ndakaza. More information at www.ladybikes.org FRIDAY 9 NOVEMBER Eleebana Public School Spring Fair 3pm–8pm. SATURDAY 10 NOVEMBER Sing Along to Wartime Songs and Show Tunes, At the Dungeon, Adamstown Uniting Church, 2pm. $10 at door for Camp Breakaway, ph 4943 5316. SUNDAY 11 NOVEMBER Dalwood Estate Markets 8am–3pm. Five Senses Twilight Market 4pm–8pm, Lambton Park. FRIDAY 16 NOVEMBER Fraser Harley-Davidson Men's Garage Party Learn the basics, the bikes, the lifestyle, the gear, the accessories, a show n shine, music, food plus lots more. Free tickets from the facebook event. SUNDAY 18 NOVEMBER Heart & Soul Markets Cardiff RSL, 10am–2pm. Gold coin entry. THURSDAY 22 NOVEMBER Meet the Author: 'Seven Deadly Sins' by Mikey Robins Free event from 6.30pm. (Cocktail event from 5.30pm, $40). Lovett Gallery, Newcastle Library. Reserve a spot: www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au SUNDAY 25 NOVEMBER Newcastle City Farmers Market At Speers Point Park (usually McDonald Jones Stadium, 7am–1pm. SurGICure Open Air Market Supporting research into gastrointestinal cancers by the Surgeons at the JHH. Chapman Oval, Swansea, 4–8pm. LIST YOUR NEXT LOCAL EVENT Drop us an email to let us know your community event! getintouch@intouchmagazine.com.au

Prince Charming Brings Shelter from the Storm WORDS CHLOE O'SULLIVAN - On Tour With the Kid

Princess Diana, aside from being an icon, was a truly decent human being. The image of her that stays with me is the Princess shaking hands with HIV patients without wearing gloves. This may not seem like a big deal now, but in April 1987 it was groundbreaking. At that time there were medical staff refusing to treat people and so much misinformation about how HIV was transmitted. That one touch, that moment of kindness changed public opinion and pushed politicians into action. Even from a distance, you could see her joy in being a mum. That she was doing what she could to make their lives as normal as possible, and that she adored her boys. When she passed away, the world was heartbroken for the two young Princes, and the images of them dominated the news. Thirteen days later, my boyfriend died unexpectedly. Dean was funny and kind. I loved him. The grief which made the world come to a standstill, and left me quietly crying alone in my kitchen felt so polar opposite, yet intrinsically linked in my mind. What got me through the grief and the guilt of not being physically with him when he died, was my family and Dean’s mum, Valerie, who made me feel like part of the family even after he was gone. Every year to follow, when they would talk about Diana’s anniversary on the news, it was just a reminder that Dean’s anniversary was on its way. Fast forward 21 years and Val, who I had remained close to, is given a stage 4 cancer diagnosis in the same month that I am asked to organise the entertainment for the Royal reception in Victoria Park to welcome Prince Harry and Meghan to Dubbo. I knew Val was excited to see the young Royal couple. Thirsty Merc seemed like the perfect choice for the entertainment, given base player Phil Stack grew up in the area. It was the night before the Royals were due to arrive. Val was in the hospital, and it was clear that she was not well enough to come down to the park. I have been to plenty of events like this over the years and know that the likelihood you will get close to the guests of honour is pretty slim. I thought if I got a photo of them on stage and took it up to her in the hospital she would be happy.

Prince Harry hands over his umbrella to Phil Stack from Thirsty Merc to shelter 'the kid' from the pouring rain.

I woke the morning of the event to a phone call just before 7am. It was the kids to say Val had taken a bad turn overnight and might not make it through the day. Ten minutes later, she was gone. I was heartbroken, but I’m in the kind of job where things don’t stop because you are having a bad day. I have learned to hold things in until work is over. I cried in the bathroom; I made sure the band were ready to go, and we drove into the reception. The kid was by my side as she always is – looking the part with a tiara firmly planted on her head! As Prince Harry and Meghan arrived onsite, the sky opened, and the rain began to pour. As we stood to watch the welcome ceremony, I looked over, and there was Prince Harry and Meghan, standing right next to my baby girl. Harry opened his umbrella and looked down at the kid as she shivered from the cold and motioned to Phil Stack from Thirsty Merc who was standing on the other side of her to take his umbrella to keep her dry. The footage that played worldwide of Meghan lovingly sheltering her husband from the rain was made all the better as only those of us standing there knew what had just happened. A small act of kindness, not because anyone was looking, just because he is a decent man. As we left, the kid looked up at me and said: “I wish Aunty Val got to see them”. In my heart, I know she did. On the same day, she saw her baby boy for the first time in 21 years.

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Would you like to be back in control – in a good way? Do you “lose it” and later regret it? Do you “react” instead of “respond”? Do you find yourself shouting at your children, partner or other drivers for no real reason? How many jobs or relationships have you lost due to anger? Whenever we get angry, we lose the ability to think clearly, to act logically, to be reasonable – to just make sense. We then begin to second guess ourselves. The stress rises, the blood pressure increases, and then – snap! You are driving, and everything is OK until another driver does something that annoys you and then… the green monster takes over and growls at everyone. Every other driver is the enemy. Your passengers cop it as well. Right now the rational part of you thinks that is crazy, but at that moment of rage, there is no rational part of you. It doesn’t have to be that way. I have worked with many people helping them to separate the person from the behaviour. The person is not the behaviour. I have helped them to find the ability to be calm and relaxed and in control. On the emotions ladder, anger is often associated with fear. So if you get angry, it is a good time to stop and ask yourself “what am I afraid of right now?” Anger can also be a learned behaviour. I had a client who could clearly identify a moment when as a child he threw a tantrum in a store until he got what he wanted. He saw a new bike that he just had to have. He said he could remember leaving that store brimming with joy. It became a new behaviour. He learnt that If you don’t get your way then scream and shout and maybe get violent. If he wanted to get his way, he knew what to do. And after the tantrum, the reward would arrive with a brain burst of pleasurable dopamine. It worked every time. Until he discovered that he couldn’t maintain adult relationships as the child behaviour reared its ugly head when what he needed was a reasonable, mature adult behaviour.

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OzHarvest provides life skills education to homeless men across the Hunter OzHarvest’s commitment to improving the lives of homeless men across the Hunter has been made possible through Greater Charitable Foundation’s continued funding of the NEST (Nutrition Education Sustenance Training) program, recently announced as part of their annual grants program. The Foundation has committed $150K over the next three years to allow the rollout of the education program that teaches people in need the skills and knowledge of healthier eating choices and food preparation via a series of hands-on cooking and nutrition workshops.

The upcoming five-week program will involve six men from the Matthew Talbot Homeless Service in Newcastle, a charity that offers outreach support to homeless men through the provision of crisis and transitional accommodation, health services and links to legal support. Workshops cover healthy eating in a general sense, grocery shopping on a budget and preparing nutritious meals. For more information visit www.ozharvest.org/what-we-do/nest-nutrition-education

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When it comes to pride in their history, Adamstown Rosebud players wear their heart on their sleeves. In 2019, they’ll take this show of spirit to the next level with the football club preparing to don a heritageinspired strip to commemorate the club’s 130th anniversary.

the limelight, but the Newcastle area was really the cradle of football in Australia. “I think when you’re in the club there is a special attachment to the place. The football culture has changed a lot in that now… there’s a lot of people that kind of move from one club to another, but when they do land at Adamstown, they then understand the history behind it.” Highlighting that history is one of the club’s goals for 2019, with the new uniform enabling them to provide a visual reminder of the past. While it will still sport the familiar red and green colours Established in 1889 at the suggestion of locally-based soccer that Adamstown has long been known for, the playing shirt will fan Reverend John Penman, Adamstown Rosebud is one of also feature a diagonal stripe from the right shoulder to the the oldest clubs still existence in Australia. left waist as a tribute to the design worn by the Adamstown Currently playing in the Northern NSW Football National team of 1896. Premier League, the club also played in the former National Added touches will see the club’s 130th Anniversary logo Soccer League between 1984 and 1986 as Newcastle added to the shirt front, while the back will showcase the Rosebud United. names of the 28 Australian Internationals who have previously Adamstown has ridden a rollercoaster of both championship triumphs and far leaner seasons over the years, worn the Rosebud kit. Adamstown’s goalkeepers will be decked out in blue in a with highlights including 31 First Division premierships and symbolic return to the club’s original colours, which were two 28 players who have gone on to represent Australia in the different shades of blue, with a V on the chest of the shirts national team. reflecting the design worn by the club’s Youth teams in the But regardless of their ups and downs, some things 1930s and 40's, and goalkeepers in the 1950's. never change including the passion of the players and Licata said focussing on the history was one part of the administrators for both the club itself and their home ground club’s commitment to developing players both on and off the of Adamstown Oval. pitch. Club president Andrew Licata said Adamstown has a long “We feel a responsibility towards our young players, and and rich history of which it is understandably proud. so for us, it’s not just about developing good footballers, it's “The Hunter Valley area or Newcastle area, was where trying to develop good people that, you know, will make a good some of the first football clubs were formed in Australia and contribution to society that may not necessarily be football,” we’d be amongst the earliest clubs in Australia,” he said. he said. “That’s probably a fact that’s not really that well known “I think it's important to be able to link to the history and around the place. I know you've got some big clubs in Melbourne, Sydney and they probably have taken a little bit of talk about the different people that have been involved in 48 | www.intouchmagazine.com.au

the club and have contributed. We’ve had people who were prominent footballers for the club but then went off to war and became ANZAC heroes; there are other people who have made other contributions in all sort of walks of life within Newcastle and in even broader areas. “We talk about the Australian internationals that we’ve had, often those who have played international football are obviously the ones that people remember, but there’s lots of other people that contributed in great ways that made the club survive over these many years.” Of course, you can’t talk about Adamstown without mentioning its long line-up of players who have gone on to represent Australia, including their most capped representative Ray Baartz, who played for the Socceroos 59 times from 1967-1974. The illustrious list of internationals also includes Col Curran, who donned the green and gold 35 times and in 1974 became the first - and only - Novocastrian to play in the men’s World Cup. Now in his seventies, Curran still recalls his time as a Rosebud with great fondness. “I was at Maitland (football club) and then in about 1962, myself and Ray Baartz, who was also at Maitland, were asked to go to Adamstown, and we did,” he said. “I was playing first grade at 15, and I was there until 1970 when I went to Sydney. “It was a club that you didn't want to leave, but you had to leave back in those days because they very rarely took people from the North, Northern New South Wales, to make the Australian side and you had to go to Sydney to be under the eyes of the coaches. That's the only reason I left. “Other than that it was the best club I’ve ever been to, and played for. “I couldn’t wait to get to training of a night, the team spirit was fantastic, and you knew everybody, and you just had a ball. It was a great club to play for.” With three senior squads (First Grade, Under 20 and Under 18), and four youth squads (Under 16, Under 15, Under 14 and Under 13 years) in the National Premium League, it’s clear Adamstown is still a great club to play for. Licata said they were looking forward to continuing that tradition now and into the future, with the help of the skilled coaching staff, passionate players, dedicated volunteers and the generous sponsors, like 2018 sponsors Avid Project Management and Newcastle United Sports Club, who provide much-needed financial support. The club is currently looking to sign sponsors for the 2019 130th Anniversary Season. Interested? For details email secretary@adamstownrosebudfc.org.au.

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It’s just a hunch, but I’ll bet by the time you’re sitting down to read this you’ve already had a busy week. Work, life, running around after kids, maybe running a business. It’s nuts! Your to-do-list seems to keep growing as you pursue a successful, fulfilling life. Then, sometimes, it can all stop quite suddenly when serious illness strikes someone you know or love. Life forces you to take stock and remember what matters most — health, family, relationships and basic comforts. This is why it’s great to give. Whether you’re an individual or business owner, the benefits of contributing to your community through charities and not-forprofits (NFPs) are enormous. Of course, it can be tax effective too. Not only can your donation or sponsorship make a real difference and possibly even change lives. If you’re in business, it sets the tone for your business values. It promotes a positive vibe among employees, customers and the community. It creates peace of mind for the person or people in need — and the giver. Charlie’s Run 4 Kids (or CR4K) is a wonderful example of community and local business joining forces to help create peace of mind for a family in need. It was founded by Charlotte Carr in 2013. Charlie was eight years old, and her mission was to raise money for the paediatric oncology unit at John Hunter Children’s Hospital to make it more kid-friendly. Charlie lost her battle with neuroblastoma in 2015, but her legacy has become an annual event. Participants cover 150 kilometres over five days from Seal Rocks to Dudley and each year a different child is the focus of the event. This year CR4K raised money for the family of little Arlo Matthews. At four months old he was diagnosed with Embryonal Rhabdomyosarcoma, a cancer in his bladder and prostate. Arlo has chemotherapy at John Hunter Children’s Hospital while his dad Chad works seven days a week to support the family. His mum Nicole is at Arlo’s side, often in isolation due to infection risk. Grandparents help look after three brothers and sisters at home. As you can imagine, it’s tough going.

Money raised by CR4K will help take the pressure off the family while Arlo fights to get better. A number of local businesses, including DFK Crosbie, are proud sponsors of CR4K. It’s a great example of how individuals and businesses can make a difference for local families in need. Our particular sponsorship goes to the Child Life Therapy Department at John Hunter Children's Hospital. It helps fund a child life therapist, who helps kids and families stay calm while they go through stressful procedures.

"Donations and sponsorships have a big impact on the people on both sides of the balance sheet." As leading accountants and business advisers, we work with a large number of registered charities and clubs, NFPs, smallto-medium businesses and individuals, and so I know first-hand that donations and sponsorships have a big impact on the people on both sides of the balance sheet. Whether you’re an individual or business owner, I encourage you to set up an active program of community giving. I suspect you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the resulting peace of mind.

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When Medical Treatment Doesn't go to Plan WORDS LIDIA MONTEVERDI - Medical Negligence Lawyer, Turner Freeman

As a patient, you are putting your health and sometimes your life in someone's hands. You trust that person to help and to fix your medical problem. Most people have positive experiences with the medical profession and achieve good outcomes. In 2016/17, only 5.5% of hospital admissions resulted in complications or adverse events. For those patients, the outcome can be physically and emotionally life-changing. Turner Freeman Lawyers has a long history of acting for such patients who have suffered adverse medical outcomes. Healthcare practitioners, hospitals and other healthcare facilities owe a duty of care to their patients to exercise reasonable care and skill. In some instances, patients do not receive gold-standard treatment and complications may arise. However, not all complications and substandard care constitute medical negligence. Often aspects of care that are frustrating and personally disappointing, such as poor bedside manner and poor communication, do not amount to negligence. One of the most common things we hear is that patients wish they had received an apology from the doctor or nurse involved in their care. In many situations, an apology goes

a long way to acknowledging the unnecessary pain and suffering a patient has been through as a result of inadequate care and treatment. Under NSW legislation, an apology is not an admission of liability. Policies exist in the public health system to encourage practitioners to apologise to patients where appropriate. Those policies, unfortunately, do not extend to private hospitals and practitioners, although the legislative protection does. In order to prove medical negligence, you must first establish that the conduct of a hospital, surgeon or other healthcare practitioner fell so far below the accepted standard of care at the time that it amounted to a breach of the duty of care. You must then show that the breach caused you to suffer a personal injury by establishing that it is more likely than not that you would have avoided your outcome if you had received an alternate course of treatment. Finally, you must show that you have suffered some harm or damage. This can broadly be classified under four headings: pain and suffering, past and future out of pocket expenses, past and future economic (wage) loss and past and future care and assistance on a commercial or gratuitous basis. The level of ongoing harm, suffering and disability directly translates to the amount of compensation you may be entitled to recover. At each step of the way, we require evidence from expert medical practitioners. In order to establish a breach of the duty of care and causation (liability), we require evidence from practitioners who would be regarded as peers of the prospective defendant. It is important to get the right opinion from the right expert; a case can be won or lost on the strength of the expert evidence. In 2016/17, NSW public hospitals paid more than $37 million in compensation. Two local hospitals, the John Hunter Hospital and Tamworth Hospital, sat at first and third

respectively on the list of highest hospital payouts. The John Hunter Hospital is the most northern tertiary hospital and major trauma centre in NSW. Because of this, it receives patients from as far as Northern NSW, Wee Waa and Moree, who require treatment across a broad range of specialities from obstetrics and emergency to cardiology and paediatrics. Mistakes are bound to happen given the sheer number of people who receive treatment in hospitals and private practice. There is a myriad of reasons behind why mistakes are actually made. Sometimes they are due to incompetence, but it may also be due to inadequate training, inexperience or system pressures including poor funding. Whatever the reason, mistakes in medical situations are costly and can have devastating consequences on already vulnerable people. Turner Freeman Lawyers has been recognised as a NSW Leading Law Firm in medical negligence for the last two years. Our recognition is based on our years of experience and expertise in this highly specialised and complex area of law. If you require assistance, we encourage you to call our Newcastle office on 02 4925 2996 or visit our website: www.turnerfreeman.com.au

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Premium Quality Lakeside Apartments 2-4 Howard Street, Warners Bay • Only moments to Warners Bay Shopping hub and its cool waters • Convenience of shops, cafes and popular restaurants

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• Spacious apartments with panoramic lake and district views • Innovative design incorporating sun filled courtyard • Luxurious finishes and European appliances • Secure underground parking and direct building access • Security intercom system and Lift access

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Limited 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apartments Available! Call now to arrange your inspection by appointment. Brooke Follington 0438 998 803 brooke.follington@raywhite.com

Secure your $20,000 furniture package with your apartment purchase today! Offer only valid for next 30 days.

Joshua Logan-Pye 0437 781 677 joshua.logan-pye@raywhite.com

www.shearwaterwarnersbay.com.au

vember 2018. Images are indicative only. This offer is not to be used in conjunction with any offer. For further details contact Sale Agent.