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From the editor Here in the office, we have received countless calls and emails about the current absence of the TV Guide from our magazine.

While it has been a highly popular section over the past five years, the guide has, regrettably, been withdrawn until the economy is fully reopened.

I trust you – our valued readers – understand that this decision has not been taken lightly and hope you continue to stick with us as we navigate our way through the COVID-19 crisis.

This week’s cover features Year 12 students from St Paul’s Catholic College, Booragul, who joined thousands of fellow pupils across the state in returning to school on Monday as part of an easing of restrictions put in place to contain the coronavirus.

Further changes will also be implemented tomorrow (Friday 15 May) in a sign that things are slowly returning to some semblance of normality. You can read more about these changes on page 12.

Our latest edition also includes coverage of The Salvation Army’s digital door knock appeal, a surprise discovery of a quaint cobblestone road in Argenton, and a grant to support Centre for Hope’s valuable work with youth in Windale.

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Salvos’ digital door knock appeal Charity needs support for annual fundraiser

Centre for Hope to expand services Government grant a boost for Windale youth

Work uncovers historic road Crew makes surprise discovery in Argenton

Scientists’ invaluable climate record Team excited about data on Murray-Darling Basin

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St Paul’s Catholic College, Booragul, students Samuel Jenkins, left, and Grace Shrume, right, with Principal Graeme Selmes. See cover story, page 12. Photo: Peter Stoop

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news Salvos’ digital door knock appeal Volunteer Terri Muendel says The Salvation Army will face some of the greatest need that it has seen in 140 years of serving Australians.

After more than five decades of knocking on doors each May, the charity moved its annual Red Shield Appeal online to help those doing it tough.

Money raised across the Hunter during a digital door knock will stay in the region, helping to fund a range of social programs, including the provision of food parcels and community meals, as well as crisis support for people experiencing unemployment, domestic violence, homelessness, and addiction.

Mrs Muendel, who is an Auxiliary Lieutenant with the Eastlakes branch, says this year’s fundraising effort will focus on a need for more homeless services.

“We’re hoping to raise $24,000 for Eastlakes, which is basically within the Charlestown to Caves Beach area,” she says.

“It’s not until the end of May and we’ve already got more than $3,000, so we’re confident that we’ll hit [the target].”

The Salvation Army’s most recent annual report noted its social services helped 46,000 people

experiencing homelessness; provided financial counselling to more than 65,000; and offered care to 13,000 people who were coping with family violence.

The past year also saw an ongoing response to drought, while the charity’s emergency services leapt into action during the rolling bushfire crisis by providing more than 500,000 meals and refreshments to first responders and displaced people.

Mrs Muendel believes the community may be more hesitant to donate to the Red Shield Appeal this year due to a negative reaction to some charities after the devastating bushfires.

However, she says The Salvation Army has put a long-term process in place to help victims.

“There’s been some negativity with the bushfires and charities not giving out their money,” Mrs Muendel says.

“When we look at our bushfire appeal, it is a two-or-three-year project for us – people are still homeless, so we are supporting them through that process of getting a home.

“With the trauma and getting their head around

The Salvation Army’s Eastlakes branch volunteers Bernie and Terri Muendel in Croudace Bay. Photo: Peter Stoop

everything, it can take people time to ask for help.

“So, the public is looking and going: ‘How come there’s still money in the coffers that hasn’t been going out?’

“But we are going to help people educate their kids, buy a new car and all that sort of stuff for years down the track.”

Visit digitaldoorknock.salvationarmy.org.au and use a suburb or postcode to find your nearest Red Shield Appeal.

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news Centre to expand its services Lake Macquarie’s Centre for Hope plans to expand its services and help more youth in the community thanks to a new grant.

The organisation received more than $280,000 from the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund.

Centre for Hope Chief Executive, Geraldine Moran, said the funds would allow the group to further support youth in Windale.

“We are really excited to support the Windale area and this funding means we are able to provide an extension to our existing services,” she said.

“In addition to expanding our current services supporting young people, this grant will allow us to engage ITEC Youth, a division of ITEC Group Australia, who will employ a part-time case worker, which will add another element to our current operations.

“We will also be expanding our current services to best support young people.

“This is a space where young people can just drop in, a soft entry to link with other services and explore opportunities to engage with their community in a positive way.”

Centre for Hope, which formed a decade ago, has been working within the Windale community for the past five years.

Based around a coaching and mentoring model, the centre delivers in-school and wellbeing programs along with skill-building workshops and social activities.

It also helps to showcase the talent, resilience and stories of young people through things like street art and collective gatherings.

“We support over 300 young people per week through our school programs alone and receive around 90% positive feedback, which is something we are really proud of,” Ms Moran said.

“Young people are able to develop a coach or mentor relationship, giving them a person to run ideas by and an opportunity for strategic ideas to emerge and take shape.

“They learn to develop trust and their mentors encourage them to reach their full potential.”

Ms Moran added that, with ITEC Youth, the groups will continue to take a participatory approach and will look to youth for feedback to learn what they want and need.

Centre for Hope Chief Executive Geraldine Moran with ITEC Youth Regional Manager Daniel Ebbin. Photo: Peter Stoop

“There are a lot of services out there, but we want to get to know what is really missing and to try and fill the gaps.”

Ms Moran believed the funding would allow the organisations to create something different for youth that could grow from Windale.

“The work increases community safety, encourages young people to take ownership of their neighbourhoods and, in turn, find community support,” she said.

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Work uncovers window to past History has been unearthed on a Lake Macquarie worksite, with hopes the local community might help shed light on the story behind the discovery.

Crews undertaking excavation work last week as part of a shared pathway construction project in Argenton uncovered a quaint cobblestone road, curving around Queen Street and heading towards what is now a very busy Lake Road.

Lake Macquarie City Council’s Manager Assets Management, Brendan Callander, said work was immediately stopped once the discovery was made, with surrounding cobblestones then carefully excavated.

“This road isn’t on any plans, so it came as quite a surprise to the crew working on this project,” Mr Callander said.

“It’s always exciting uncovering something like this – it provides a window into our past and stirs the imagination about what life might have been like back then.”

Mr Callander said the stone material used in the old road’s construction was extremely solid and

The quaint cobblestone road in Argenton.

heavy, with parts appearing to display leaf fossils.

Working out the type of rock might reveal where and when it was quarried.

The earliest land grants in Argenton date back to 1838, when the area was known as ‘Hampton’.

The area was subdivided in 1841 but took off after the Sulphide Corporation was established in 1896.

Lake Road in Argenton hosted steam trams in the early 1900s, but Mr Callander said the cobblestone road might pre-date that era.

Mr Callander urged anyone with information about the road and its history to contact the council on 4921 0333.

Crews installed a protective layer of material on the road on Friday morning before backfilling it and continuing work on the shared pathway.

A six-lane drive through COVID-19 clinic that can swab up to 900 people a day is open at McDonald Jones Stadium.

The new clinic, which greatly boosts testing capacity in the Newcastle area, kicked off last Friday and will close this Sunday 17 May. Hunter New England Health’s Public Health Physician, David Durrheim, said that, while numbers were stabilising in the region, the 10-day clinic would assist efforts to capture any COVID-19 cases still circulating in the community.

“It will still be important to observe physical distancing and not visit even if you are slightly unwell, but it may put some people’s mind at ease that the new symptoms are not COVID-19,” he said.

“Beating COVID-19 is a team sport and we’re asking all locals to play their part.”

The clinic is operating from 8am to 4.30pm.

In addition to the McDonald Jones Stadium service, Hunter New England Health continues to operate clinics at Calvary Mater Newcastle, John Hunter, Maitland, and Belmont hospitals.

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cover story Return to school marks an easing of virus restrictions For Sam Jenkins, returning to school is a sign that “everything is back on track” after the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.

The Year 12 student at St Paul’s Catholic College, Booragul, joined thousands of pupils across the state in going back to school at least one day a week as the COVID-19 shutdown lifted under a staggered approach.

Most students have been learning remotely since late March after NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian ordered parents to keep children at home if possible.

Sam, who wants to study law at the University of Newcastle, says it has been a stressful period.

“Being able to come back to a safe environment with a schedule and timetable is comforting and relieves

a lot of anxiety in regards to that,” Sam says.

“It was tough [remote learning] – I’m quite an independent learner so I didn’t really mind, but I know a lot of people struggled in sticking to a schedule and things like that.

“I just want to do as well as I can in the HSC despite everything going on.”

As part of the relaxing of restrictions, schools are responsible for implementing the staggered return, while extra measures have also been introduced, such as temperature testing and more cleaning in classrooms.

St Paul’s Catholic College Principal, Graeme Selmes, says there has been a strong focus on keeping students and staff connected during the unprecedented situation.

St Paul’s Catholic College, Booragul, students Sam Jenkins, Nicholas Curran, Abby Willcox and Grace Shrume with Principal Graeme Selmes this week. Photo: Peter Stoop

“Teaching is about relationships and, without that, it really is quite difficult, and the kids struggle with that just as much as the staff,” he says.

“Everyone is quite excited [to return] but nervous at the same time – this is unchartered territory for everybody.”

Other COVID-19 restrictions are set to ease further tomorrow (Friday 15 May). Under the changes, outdoor gatherings of up to 10 people and up to five visitors to a household at any

one time are allowed.

Cafés and restaurants can seat 10 patrons at any one time, while weddings can have up to 10 guests and indoor funerals can have up to 20 mourners, with 30 allowed for services that occur outside.

Outdoor pools will also reopen with restrictions, and outdoor equipment can be used with caution.

Religious gatherings and places of worship can also open to up to 10 worshippers.

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Scientists unearth climate history Scientists believe they may have found an invaluable record of floods and droughts in the Murray-Darling Basin that could date back to 8,000 years ago.

As Australia’s most politically and economically significant river basin, the MurrayDarling Basin drains more than one million square kilometres of the country, approximately 14% of mainland Australia, covering four states and the ACT. A team of scientists from the University of Newcastle and the University of Sydney stated that, between 5,000 and 8,000 years ago, when sea-levels were about two metres higher than today, the Lower Murray River turned into a large, lake-like body of water.

After examining and analysing samples of the sediment deposited within the area that would have formed the prehistoric lake, the team found what it thinks will ensure the effective management of the critical river basin under future climate change scenarios.

Dr Hannah Power, from the University of Newcastle, said scientists were working hard to forecast what environments around the world would look like under a future scenario with

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higher sea levels and, in Australia, more intense droughts and floods.

“One way to do this is to look back to a period 5,000 to 8,000 years ago, known as the Holocene Highstand, when sea levels were higher than they are today and examine what sort of paleoenvironments were present,” Dr Power said.

“What we have discovered has the potential to provide an in-depth climate history for the Murray-Darling Basin over the last 8,000 years.”

Scientists determined that the lake, named “Lake Mannum” or “Palaeolake Mannum”, would have stretched from Wellington and the modernday Lake Alexandria to at least Walker Flat, a distance of 240 kilometres from the mouth of the Murray and perhaps even further upstream.

As sea levels decreased to modern levels over the last 5,000 years, the lake slowly drained and, as it turned back into a river, it started to cut down into the sediments that were laid down during the time of Lake Mannum, eroding into the finely layered sediment. Throughout this time, the modern-day fringing swamps and floodplains formed, and Lakes Alexandria and Albert emerged as distinct lakes.

Dr Power said the team’s findings were

The Big Bend on the Murray-Darling Basin in South Australia.

important because the modern-day Murray River was an intensively managed system with barrages, or artificial barriers, to keep the water in the lower lakes fresh and to allow significant volumes of water to be removed for irrigation.

“While the way we manage this system may not change anytime in the near future, our research gives us an insight into what could happen under future sea level rise should we decide to remove the barrages,” Dr Power said.

“More importantly, however, the sediments deposited in Lake Mannum provide us with an invaluable record of floods and droughts in the Murray-Darling Basin.”

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Tasty Tonkatsu Comfort food is good for the soul. Try your hand at something new while in isolation, with this tasty recipe for some Tonkatsu with an accompanying sauce. Image and text from Japanese Food Made Easy by Aya Nishimura, photography by Lisa Linder, Murdoch Books, RRP $39.99.

Ingredients: 4 pork loin steaks, about 170g each, skin and bones removed Sea salt and ground black pepper 1/4 cup (35g) plain flour 2 eggs, lightly beaten 2 cups (120g) panko breadcrumbs 2 cups (500ml) sunflower oil, for deep-frying 400g soft white cabbage (about 1/4 small cabbage), shredded and kept in ice-cold water 1/2 cup (125ml) quick tonkatsu sauce Methods:

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Bring the pork steaks to room temperature. If you have thick steaks, make five or six incisions where the meat meets the fat on both sides. This will tenderise the pork and prevent it from curling during cooking. Season with salt and black pepper.

Place the flour, beaten eggs and breadcrumbs in three separate shallow bowls. Coat the pork in the flour first and pat to remove any excess flour.

Next, dip the pork into the egg. Finally, cover the pork with breadcrumbs.

(You can freeze the coated pork at this stage if needed.)

Heat the sunflower oil in a deep saucepan to 180°C. Cook two pork steaks for about 3 minutes, until golden brown. Use a metal strainer to remove the tonkatsu and place on paper towel to drain. Repeat with the rest of the steaks, then fry each tonkatsu again for another minute and drain on paper towel.

Drain the cabbage completely.

Cut the tonkatsu into thin slices. Serve with the cabbage and drizzle with the tonkatsu sauce.

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Mix the tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, soy sauce, sugar, lemon juice and salt in a bowl until well combined. If you are making this to store, don’t add the sesame seeds at this stage. Store the sauce in the fridge in a clean, screw-top jar for up to a month. Place the toasted sesame seeds in a suribachi or mortar and coarsely grind. Mix them into the sauce just before serving.

The Beanies, Laura Dawson, Michael Yore and Miriam 'Mim' Rizvi.

The Beanies’ Newcastle connection Novocastrian Michael Yore is taking the children’s entertainment industry by storm.

As a member of The Beanies, he inspires children right across the country through the band’s podcast, music and infectious energy.

Yore describes the group as a “musical adventure for kids with big imaginations”.

“When we write our music, we are really trying our best to explore play, imagination and storytelling, so all of our songs really try to tell a story but also push the boundaries

of imagination,” he said.

“It’s incredibly fun working with The Beanies, we’ve been able to create our work for a young audience and connect with them.”

Growing up in Merewether, Yore developed his passion for the performing arts in high school.

After graduating, he moved to Sydney to start university and pursue his dream, working as an actor and performer.

“I had a passion for it in high school and, when I finished school, I started university and was always

acting and performing on campus and then I realised I really loved it,” he said.

Yore hopes in the future he will be able to perform with The Beanies in Newcastle, on home ground.

The band, comprised of Yore, Miriam ‘Mim’ Rizvi and Laura Dawson, has marked several milestones since forming in 2016.

The group won the Australian Podcast of the Year – Kids and Family award for their podcast and were nominated for an Aria award last year, up against artists like The Wiggles and Dan Sultan.

Yore said it was a big win for the band to be nominated.

He added they’ve even had the honour of performing with The Wiggles.

Last month, the band released a new single, titled Quarantunes.

The incredibly catchy song offers a positive take on the COVID-19 pandemic and is sure to have little ones dancing. The band hopes that the song will flip the narrative for

time out children who might be picking up on their parent’s stress or feeling nervous about coronavirus.

The Beanies want to help kids and families celebrate the fun part of quarantining by partying around the living room singing Quarantunes and busting quaranmoves.

“It’s not an entirely grim time for everybody, we just wanted it to be upbeat, fun and super catchy and hopefully bring a smile to a lot of people,” Yore said.

The group also live stream a concert for their 'MiniBeanies' every Monday at 4pm on their Facebook page and YouTube channel.

Yore said they started these ‘Couch Concerts’ as a way to still perform live and interact with their audience. Go to thebeanies.com. au for more information about the band.

- Elizabeth Symington

Sleepout for Soul reimagined A reimagined event is calling on the community to spread kindness and generosity from home.

The Sleepout for Soul at Home event hopes to raise funds and awareness for local charity Soul Café on Friday 29 May. The funds will be used to help the service provide hot meals and a gathering place for the disadvantaged across the community.

While the current COVID-19 pandemic has greatly increased the need for the organisation’s services, social isolation means the traditional fundraising event is not possible.

Newcastle-based group Collective Heart has reimagined the event in a bid to help the Soul Café team focus its efforts on those who need it.

“Sleepout for Soul at Home is a response to the needs for Soul Café to offer their services,”

Founder Matt Linnert says.

“But they are under constraints at the moment, given the pandemic, to run their usual annual fundraiser.

“We were talking to [Soul Café Chief Executive] Rick Prosser and he said they weren’t able to dedicate resources to rethinking the Sleepout for Soul because their volunteers are under so much pressure.

“So, Collective Heart worked towards putting together a fundraiser at home.

“We’re hoping it will be a really nice thing for families to get involved in [and] given that there are so many events cancelled it gives young people the chance to contribute to the community.”

In 2019, the Sleepout for Soul event raised $150,000 which enabled Soul Café to provide hundreds of free meals to those in need.

This year’s fundraiser will encourage participants to create a campsite anywhere in their home, with Soul Sleepers to connect via a

Soul Sleepers Sia O'Conner and Molly Cook

Facebook event page on the night.

There will be activities for all ages such as Tik Tok dance competitions, bands and performers, awards for creative campsites and fancy dress, an auction, and much more.

Go to Collective Heart’s Sleepout for Soul at Home website, collectiveheart.com.au/sleepoutfor-soul for more information or to register.

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The wonder of white During the last few years, garden trends have changed to low maintenance rocks and succulents.

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Vegetables, herbs and flowers are being planted in ever increasing numbers, many of which are being grown on apartment balconies.

Not too long ago, an all-white garden was the rage – Iceberg roses dominated the landscape and certainly their popularity hasn’t declined.

Let me jog your memory to the wonder of white through the planting of annuals and perennials, which is a very economical way of fi lling up bare garden beds with punnets of flowers.

Before planting garden beds, remember to fertilise with poultry manure and an allpurpose garden fertiliser, leaving at least one week before planting. Fill pots and window

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Use Primula obconica for a taller backdrop or to use to fi ll containers. This primula is perennial and can also be grown indoors - it is the larger- leafed form of the primula family.

I love Primula Gillhams White, ideal for pots and garden planting. This intensely white annual looks superb planted behind a row of parsley, the green depth providing great contrast.

Not forgetting shady patios and garden beds, it is hard not to consider white cyclamen, one of which I took home for indoors.

Although as I am now using some heating, I will need to pop my potted cyclamen outside occasionally in a sheltered spot as they love the cold crisp nights. Don’t be worried about planting them in the garden as long as in summer they will be in shade and these cold loving plants will pop up year after year.

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worlds. Your main open plan living area is filled with light and is large enough to accommodate a 10-seat dining table and large comfy lounges creating the perfect everyday space. The formal lounge positioned to the front of the home complements the central living as a parents’ hideaway retreat or fabulous rumpus for the kids. Home chefs will love the kitchen design with its large island, designer lighting and splashback, high end fixtures and large walk in pantry.

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A family home deserving your attention and consideration, with so much more than meets the eye. Outside the landscaping is a showpiece in itself, with a stunning inground pool centre stage. The garden design creates a relaxing atmosphere and the corner position ensures added privacy and a sense of space. The home has been finished to an impeccable standard and thoughtfulness with a flowing floor plan that will ensure families can have the best of both

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410 Currawong Circuit Cams Wharf

BE ON HOLIDAYS EVERY DAY! Lake side & loving it, enjoy the many facilities that Raffertys Resort has to offer, swimming pools, tennis courts, cafés, boating access to Lake Macquarie.

This Town House offers two bedrooms with ample built-in’s & storage, two bathrooms, two car spaces, air conditioned, view balcony overlooking manicured laws & gardens. Enjoy lake front parks and bush walks at your door or surf & beaches minutes away.

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PRICE $399,950 VIEW Sat 16th May, 12 noon to 1pm COVID-19 Regulations Apply

BILL QUIRK 0402 957 055 4961 5566 billquirk@bqnre.com.au

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A great opportunity to purchase an investment home or a perfect family home. New kitchen and bathroom lounge with adjoining dining room and enclosed rear verandah. Return verandah for relaxing afternoon drinks. Great Location.

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A Heavenly Church Conversion Blessed with Every Family Comfort 4 BED | 3 BATH | 2 GARAGE

Heaven for families, this inspired church conversion rests one block from the village heart and features four bedrooms, three bathrooms and a large yard with oversized double garage and workshop. This landmark property offers unique family living with a fabulously functional floor plan highlighted by soaring ceiling heights, a wood fire-warmed open plan living zone and an amazing entertainer’s deck blessed with mountain views. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity.

Troy Reeves M 0409 849 278 P 4903 8228 troy@altituderealestate.com.au

Brigitte Audet M 0406 769 082 P 4903 8228 brigitte@altituderealestate.com.au

Auction Saturday 30th May 2:15pm, On site View Saturday 16th May 2:00pm - 2:30pm

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11 Wallsend Road, West Wallsend

Fabulous Opportunity in a Great Location 3 BED | 2 BATH | 2 CAR SPACES

Embrace a lifestyle of comfort and convenience with this wellpresented family home. Set upon an expansive block that includes a large yard and vast entertainers’ deck, it delivers highly functional dual level living complete with ground floor rumpus, office and bathroom – ideal for teens or guests. A mere 500m from Floraville Public School and enjoying all the benefits of having Lake Macquarie, pristine beaches and Belmont’s shopping hub nearby, this easycare home is also just minutes from cafes, clubs and parklands.

Alison Bratby M 0411 295 991 P 4903 8228 alison@altituderealestate.com.au

Troy Reeves M 0409 849 278 P 4903 8228 troy@altituderealestate.com.au

For Sale Price Guide $450,000 - $495,000 View Saturday 16th May 10:00am - 10:30am

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94 Floraville Road, Floraville

A Family Sanctuary Immersed in Pin-Drop Peace 3 BED | 2 BATH | 2 GARAGE

Occupying a prime cul-de-sac position in a natural bushland setting, this homes’ key benefits include a vast open plan living area, a ground floor rumpus and glorious alfresco verandah - all designed for premium entertaining and relaxation. Immersed in pin-drop peace and privacy yet less than 2km from the beating heart of Warners Bay, this retreat inspired home offers carefree family living of a deluxe calibre.

Troy Reeves M 0409 849 278 P 4903 8228 troy@altituderealestate.com.au

Alison Bratby M 0411 295 991 P 4903 8228 alison@altituderealestate.com.au

For Sale $800,000 - $880,000 View Saturday 16th May at 11.00am - 11.30am

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15 Forrester Close, Warners Bay

Wow-Factor Views Dominate this Waterfront home 3 BED | 3 BATH | 2 GARAGE

Rarely does a home so easily capture the imagination as this waterfront home, with the lake so close you feel you can reach out and touch its cool waters. It showcases 180 degree water views and a thrilling list of highlights including a tennis court, private jetty, ready-to-launch boat shed and double garage with driveway access to the door. Its inspired design has created a breathtaking retreat surrounded by lake vistas, with floor-to-ceiling glass making dramatic interior spaces and sun-drenched terraces capturing fresh off-shore breezes. Currently used as an enviable weekender, the home is modern and ready to enjoy, however, there is tremendous scope to add some signature contemporary upgrades.

Troy Reeves M 0409 849 278 P 4903 8228 troy@altituderealestate.com.au

Alison Bratby M 0411 295 991 P 4903 8228 alison@altituderealestate.com.au

For Sale Price Guide $925,000 - $995,000

NW3026-V10

View Saturday 16th May 12:30pm - 1:00pm

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1/3 Robey Crescent, Coal Point

Lakefront Bliss for Water-Loving Families 4 BED | 3 BATH | 2 GARAGE

Displaying front row views across the glistening waters of Lake Macquarie, this premium family home delivers a quintessential waterfront lifestyle. Tastefully appointed, an expansive internal layout takes cues from its dazzling surrounds with a striking colour palette highlighting the deep blue tones of the lake to capture the essence of coastal luxury. Wrapped in floor-to-ceiling glass with dual living zones, this is a family home of significance in a prestige setting that’s tightly held and often sought.

David Westerman M 0428 482 767 P 4903 8228 david@altituderealestate.com.au

Bronwyn Ireland M 0413 485 282 P 4903 8228 bronwyn@altituderealestate.com.au

For Sale Contact Agent View Saturday 16th May 2020 10:45am - 11:15am

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8 Yaringa Lane, Carey Bay

Unwrap the Potential in this Home + Granny Flat 3 BED | 1 BATH

In need of some love and attention, see the potential in this 3-bedroom home plus 3- bedroom granny flat and take advantage of the blank canvas on offer. Livable as is, you’ll instantly recognise that a fresh lick of paint and new floorcoverings will make an impact. Add some modern fixtures and fittings and you’ll have a firm base to call home for years to come. The inclusion of a 3-bedroom granny flat gives buyers an opportunity for extra income if desired.

David Westerman M 0428 482 767 P 4903 8228 david@altituderealestate.com.au

Bronwyn Ireland M 0413 485 282 P 4903 8228 bronwyn@altituderealestate.com.au

For Sale $469,000 View Saturday 16th May 2020 11:30 - 12:00pm

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25 Reynolds Street, Blackalls Park

Superb Family Credentials in Neighbourly Cul-de-Sac 4 BED | 2 BATH | 4 GARAGE

On a perfectly level garden block with plenty of parking for cars, this sprawling single-level retreat is distinguished by its cherished family lifestyle address and long list of quality inclusions. Delivering a blissful base of supreme comfort and generous in scale, it’s perfectly equipped for family flexibility with two impressive living areas and large, fully enclosed QLD style room providing a choice of spaces for entertaining or relaxation. Four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and air-conditioning add the finishing touches to this wonderful home, located for easy access to excellent schools, shopping centres plus Toronto’s waterfront cafes and lakeside walkways.

David Westerman M 0428 482 767 P 4903 8228 david@altituderealestate.com.au

Bronwyn Ireland M 0413 485 282 P 4903 8228 bronwyn@altituderealestate.com.au

For Sale $695,000 View Saturday 16th May 2020 Open Time - 10:45am - 11:15am

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8 Claret Ash Close, Toronto

Family Entertainer on Huge Block, Steps to Lake 5 BED | 2 BATH

Located to enjoy the best of Lake Macquarie with its calm waters literally at the end of the road, this expansive family entertainer enjoys a sun soaked north-to-rear aspect combined with an array of premium quality finishes throughout. The home offers a choice of two living options, along with a huge covered terrace, alfresco kitchenette, and salt-water in-ground pool.

Bronwyn Ireland M 0413 485 282 P 4903 8228 bronwyn@altituderealestate.com.au For Sale $619,000 View Saturday 16th May 11:30am - 12:00pm

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27 Donnelly Road, Arcadia Vale

Brick-Built Beauty on Garden Block 2 BED | 1 BATH | 2 GARAGE

A sensational opportunity with broad buyer appeal, this tightly-held home is tucked on a peaceful street in a pretty garden setting. Generously scaled interiors flow across the one level, with a retro kitchen, two living zones, a separate dining room, two bedrooms and large screened indoor/ outdoor room coming together to provide the perfect canvas for a contemporary revamp.

Daniel Irwin M 0422 133 066 P 4903 8228 daniel@altituderealestate.com.au For Sale $470,000 - $500,000 View Saturday 16th May 10am - 10.30am

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62 Fourth Street, Boolaroo

A Dream Downsizer in Sought-After Valentine 3 BED | 2 BATH | 1 GARAGE

600m from the village centre and surrounded by the calm waterways of Lake Macquarie, this comfortable 3-bedroom villa guarantees a superior lifestyle. Neutral dĂŠcor, generous room sizes and large picture windows enhance the sense of space and light across a practical open plan layout with a design that emphasises low-maintenance ease. The inclusion of two living zones plus an outdoor courtyard for alfresco dining add instant appeal and ducted airconditioning, ceiling fans and a lock-up garage provide every modern comfort.

Tess Fearon M 0422 584 277 P 4903 8228 tess@altituderealestate.com.au For Sale $640,000 - $690,000 View Saturday 16th May 2020 12:30 - 1.15pm

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2/45 Berringar Road, Valentine

An Exceptional Buying Opportunity in Quiet Pocket 4 BED | 1 BATH | 1 GARAGE

Displaying exceptional future potential, this original freestanding home represents an exciting opportunity on a deep, blank canvas block. On the market now and in well-kept, yet largely original condition, the property is instantly comfortable for the new buyer market and ready to rent for the investor, and holds plenty of scope to renovate or extend the homes’ footprint (STCA). Conveniently located within a quiet pocket of Charlestown, it’s positioned 1.5km from the dynamic shopping and entertainment hub of Charlestown Square.

Brad Randall M 0439 616 851 P 4903 8228 brad@altituderealestate.com.au For Sale $550,000 - $595,000 View Saturday 16th May at 11am - 11:30am

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15 Merran Avenue, Charlestown

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GUIDE $740,000

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60 BROOKFIELD AVENUE GUIDE $900,000

IDYLLIC LIFESTYLE

MAGNIFICENT FAMILY HOME

Stunning near new home, Position Perfect with Sweeping views of the valley below.

Impeccable finishes throughout ensures perfect liveability.

• Spacious Open plan North facing Living & Separate Formal Lounge • Great landscape design, inground pool, offstreet parking for van • Ducted air, Alarmed, Shutters, Designer Impressions Throughout!

Substantial in size, quality and inclusions. This is an opportunity you should not let pass you by if your are wanting a home with the wow factor.

• Vast Formal and Informal living spaces over 2 levels • Stunning kitchen, high end finishes with full butlers pantry • Position Perfect with uninterupted views across the wetlands

Theresa Day 0411 426 033 Kim Kelly 0401 855 929

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GUIDE $540,000

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A touch of class is on display here with this beautiful home originally a display home creating a luxurious feel throughout.

• Spacious modern kitchen, large alfresco & inground pool. Perfect Entertainer!

• Large family room, Formal Dining and Formal Lounge • Ducted air, Hardwood Timber Flooring, Fully Alarmed

Fabulous Opportunity. If you are looking for a great family home with exceptional potential and opportunity to add value this is one to seriously consider.

• Great living space with large formal lounge, separate dining, casual dining • Large rumpus downstairs perfect for teens or work from home option • Side access to large rear double garage under. Sought after elevated pocket.

Theresa Day 0411 426 033 Kim Kelly 0401 855 929

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Priced from $510,000 Now selling apartments, townhouses and Torrens title family homes. Stunning beach-side suburb with an incredible lifestyle on offer. Situated amongst a boutique shopping village with all of your necessities, close to reputable schools and a 15km cycle way which has recently been approved for an extension.

2, 3 & 4 bedroom options available Innovative design incorporating sun filled courtyard Secure underground parking and direct building access Security intercom system and lift access

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Priced from $360,000 Brand new 1 and 2 bedroom apartments located directly across from Newcastle University. Excellent opportunity with high rental returns making it the perfect investment. Disability units also on offer, designed for people who require high care, ground level apartments.

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First home buyer concessions apply (conditions apply).

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• 5-bedroom family home and separate 3-bedroom self-contained accommodation on just under two fully fenced acres • Premium acreage street adjoins Grahamstown Dam at the rear • All four bathrooms feature full-height tiling and under floor heating • Kitchens feature Caesarstone surfaces and gas cooktops • Loft retreats in main house and office offer versatile break out spaces for the family • Just 12km from Newcastle Airport and a 30-minute drive to Newcastle, Maitland and Port Stephens

Unit 1/37A Ferodale Road, Medowie

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Superb Family Lifestyle Acreage with Pool, Tennis Court & Self-Contained Accommodation A statement in timeless design, every requirement has been cleverly implemented into this Resort style property. Facilities include an enclosed solar-heated pool and full-size fl oodlit tennis court amid almost two acres of beautiful, landscaped gardens. There’s garaging for multiple vehicles and a 170sqm shed, while a completely separate home office offers a multitude of uses as 3-bedroom accommodation or as a bed and breakfast.

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Open for inspection Saturday 16th May 12.00 till 12.30pm This is a prime location and a perfect investment home that has the benefit of new kitchen, bathroom and great tenants, or a wonderful family home. Three bedrooms a/c lounge and sep dine. The return front veranda is good for the afternoon drink and ideal for the BBQ. Stockland Greenhills shopping is three mins walking distance away.

For Sale: $489,000 Open for inspection Saturday 16th May 12.00 till 12.30pm Colin Campbell 0448 941 714

Email: col.campbell@randw.com.au Proudly Richardson&Wrench NW2479

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2 bed / 1 bath / 2 car spaces

This home offers so much you would never expect to find in a Lifestyle Village.

Newly renovated 2 bdrm Home on a double block.

Enjoy the lifestyle only a gated village provides, with 2 swimming pools and a location that offers Lake Macquarie and Nine Mile Beach both within walking distance. Fernleigh Track and 2 Shopping Centres

Price Reduced: $260,000 - Open to offers View Call to arrange a private viewing Agent: Julie Kropp Mob: 0428 711 841 NW3031

within 500 metres. A bus Stop at your door and courtesy buses to 16fters and Yacht Club.

Ready to move in now, settlement in 14 days with no Solicitor, no Legal fees, No Entrance or Exit Fees.

Weekly park fees approx. $163/week.

Sorry Park does not allow pets.

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Residents of Latitude One, whether long time locals or sea changers, move to the Latitude One community to enjoy the local, beach-side lifestyle of Anna Bay and the maintained community focused resort-style on-site facilities.

Knowing that community is an important aspect of the Latitude One lifestyle and to support residents during this extended time of isolation at home, the managers of Latitude One are making plans to bring a slice of local life to the residents.

Over the coming month, Latitude One residents can look forward to a string of events to support local businesses who have been negatively impacted by the bushfires and coronavirus lockdown.

The residents at Latitude One are embracing the events, which are

bringing some exciting initiatives to their doorsteps without jeopardising social distancing regulations, according to Latitude One’s Assistant Community Manager Felicity Hamilton.

“Latitude One is a very supportive and social community, and everyone is getting involved.

“Anything that gets the residents outside and having fun is helping and knowing that the community is giving back to local businesses and important charities adds to the success of the events,” Ms Hamilton said.

Upcoming events include a visit by the Bao Brothers food truck, a very special Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea to raise money for the Cancer Council and a twist on the very successful driveway drinks with the introduction of the ‘booze bus’.

Latitude One’s Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea event will feature gift packs of beautiful Australian grown, organic teas from Koala Teas and sweet boxes from the local Anna Bay patisserie A Sweet Ride Called Clyde. The ticket price includes a $10 per ticket donation to the Cancer Council.

In the coming weeks, Latitude One residents will be receiving a copy of the Ingenia Lifestyle Community Cook Off Recipe Book 2020 – a collection of recipes from the Be Active community Cook off held in 2019 where residents were invited to prepare their favourite family recipes for a community feast.

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celebrity birthday CATE BLANCHETT 14 May 1969

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Cate is a very logical and down to earth person, but she can become fixed in her thinking and set in her ideas. However, she is extremely loyal to those she loves and will make great sacrifices on their behalf, if necessary. This is her year to make her mark on the world and her popularity will be extremely powerful. Change is all around her and she needs to go with the flow even though she may not have all the answers to all the problems.

ARIES 21 MAR – 20 APR

CANCER 22 JUNE – 22 JULY

LIBRA 24 SEPT – 23 OCT

CAPRICORN 22 DEC – 20 JAN

Venus is in the third house, the area of your chart devoted to short distance journeys, social activities and the mind. The latter is going to be extremely active, particularly if you happen to be creative. Those around you at work are going to be really impressed – including the boss.

Due to the influence of Neptune in

If you feel an attraction to someone from afar, remember that longdistance relationships rarely last, so avoid getting involved, especially with those you meet on social media. At work, Neptune is causing confusion.

You’ve tried hard to take a rational approach to a complex matter, but emotional undercurrents remain.

Regardless of setbacks or disappointments you might have experienced recently, you are well on the road to recovery and success.

It might be a good idea to trim your expenses and take a second look at your budget because you do need to keep an eye on money right now.

SCORPIO 24 OCT – 22 NOV

It’s a good time to make a plan, especially if it will enhance your future security. That isn’t to say you should make some dramatic changes, but you should be exploring ways to solve any current financial difficulties and look after your interests in the months ahead.

TAURUS 21 APR – 21 MAY Financial incomings might have increased but that doesn’t mean you can rob your own bank account. If you do, you could regret it for quite some time. You would be wise to create an emergency fund where you can have access to savings to cover bills, mortgage payments or necessities.

GEMINI 22 MAY – 21 JUNE The planets encourage you to have faith in yourself; this is the time to persuade others that you can take charge of a delicate situation.

What others don’t realise is that you have an uncanny ability to uncover hidden facts and information, as you have a detective-like mind.

RED SHIELD APPEAL

your chart, you need to be careful of becoming involved with people or situations that are insincere. You have amazing insights and intuitions which have rarely, if ever, let you down so have faith in your inner voice.

LEO 23 JULY – 23 AUG If you imagine you can pull the wool over your partner’s eyes, you are in for a very big surprise. The tension in the planets is urging you to think about those patterns of behaviour that lead you to doubt yourself when there is no need to do so.

VIRGO 24 AUG – 23 SEPT Neptune creates confusion in your personal life at times during May and you might have the feeling that someone is not being completely truthful with you.

Your intuition and instincts will help you to uncover hidden details and information that will provide some clarity.

Financial matters seem to have reached a vital stage and steps need to be taken to ensure long-term security and prosperity.

If work has been demanding of late, you’ve probably been setting a cracking pace. No doubt this will make you smile because you love to be top dog.

SAGITTARIUS 23 NOV – 21 DEC Be picky and alert this week because you’re going to need these characteristics on your side. On the business or career front, you must confront reality and be prepared to begin again from scratch. Right now, you can meet any challenge and will be pleased with the way you perform.

AQUARIUS 21 JAN – 19 FEB

PISCES 20 FEB – 20 MAR Close colleagues at work and loved ones at home are looking to make some changes around the place, either to routines or the surroundings.

Ensure you listen to them and if you think they’re being completely impractical, gently point out the pitfalls in their plans without being too arrogant.

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Or email admin@newcastleweekly .com .au

tiptoptaps.com.au Lic.344 222c ABN: 68 626 534 272

huntervalleyantennaservice.com.au

Pty Ltd

NBB Nathan Brown Building

AWNINGS

• BATHROOM RENOVATIONS • Commercial or Residential • Renovations & Extensions • Fully Licenced and Insured • Decks and Pergolas • Personal service & reliability

Call Nathan today for an obligation free quote nathan@nathanbrownbuilding.com.au

0422 622 264 Lic no. 202694C

HUNTER BUILDING AND BATHROOMS RENOVATIONS • Full bathroom renovation from start to finish • Small renovations, decks and patios Licence No: 167510c

FREE QUOTES PLEASE CALL TROY 0414997639 EMAIL TROYSBATHROOMS@HOTMAIL.COM

• Plans to Council • Gable Carports • Awnings • Screen Enclosures • Glass Rooms • Decks • Deal directly with the Builder/Owner Lic No. 162879c

BRICKLAYERS

AV BROWN BRICKLAYING

Phone Matt: 4971 6762 0414 941 922

FREE QUOTES!

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Retaining Walls • Fences • New Homes

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PHONE ADAM 0414 311 720 Lic 236513C

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NW0467

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Call ALAN WRIGHT 0412 782 202

Call Jordan 0420 991 235

NW0085-V2

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TAP & TOILET REPAIRS

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Free Quotes • 25 years experience • pensioner discounts • all areas

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BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

NW0997

Antennas . . . . . . . . . . .

Awnings . . . . . . . . . . .

Bathroom Renovations . .

Bricklayers . . . . . . . . . .

Builders . . . . . . . . . . . .

Caravans & Motor Home Repairs . . .

Carpenters . . . . . . . . . .

Computer Repairs . . . . .

Concreting . . . . . . . . . .

Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Electrical . . . . . . . . . . .

Gardening . . . . . . . . . .

Glass Splashbacks . . . . .

Guttering . . . . . . . . . . .

Home Maintenance . . . .

Landscaping & Design . .

Painting . . . . . . . . . . . .

Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . .

Removalists . . . . . . . . .

Roofing . . . . . . . . . . . .

Rubbish Removals . . . . .

Sewing Machine Repairs .

Tree Services . . . . . . . .

ANTENNAS

NW0289

INDEX

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Trades & Services Guide BUILDERS

CONCRETING

D + J MILLER CONSTRUCTIONS

PRO-CONCRETING

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No job too big or too small - Service & quality guaranteed - Free Quotes 44 years experience - Servicing Lake Macquarie & Newcastle areas

Mick Dunley Lic No: 132271C

0410 312 247

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NW0303

Phone Daryl 0400 117 867 OR 4920 7526

Lawn mowing • Pruning Hedging • Weed spraying • Garden Care • Friendly service & very reliable.

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NW0985

No job too big or small!

FREE quotes!

Honest + reliable service!

LAWN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

D R I V E W AY S P E C I A L I S T - A L L A S P E C T S O F C O N C R E T I N G • STAMPED • STENCILLED • COLOURED • PLAIN EXPOSED AGG • SLABS • PATIOS • POOL SURROUNDS • RESURFACING

NW0013

Lic 297378C

*NEW HOMES extensions renovations *Maintenance *all aspects of building

GARDENING

Jeff Baran 0402 902 377

CARAVAN & MOTOR HOME REPAIRS

• Large garden clean-ups • Green waste taken away • Truck and Dingo available to cart or shift soil, or both • Honest, reliable, old fashioned service • Turf laying • 10% Pensioner Rebate where applicable

DOORS

Darren’S

Lic No: MVRL29791

Sliding Door, Window & Wardrobe Repairs Sliding Door, Window & Wardrobe Repairs

02 4023 7547 02 4023 7547

CARPENTERS

NO JOB TOO SMALL!

0412 661 106

Handyman Dave NW0062

COMPUTER REPAIRS Computer Problems?

We Come To You!

Dan’s Mobile Computer Service > Computer Repairs & Upgrades > Computer Tuition > Friendly & Affordable Help

NW0070

0421 750 216

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Book your advert on 02 4037 4031

GLASS SPL ASHBACK SPECIALIST

ELECTRICAL

ELECTRICIAN

• Licensed, Experienced and reliable • All types of Electrical work including rewires Lic No EC38503

CARPENTRY DECKING

Household Repairs and Maintenance

GLASS SPLASHBACKS

www.justsliders.com.au www.justsliders.com.au

P: 4956 7477 | www.integralglass.com.au E: integralglass@bigpond.com

NW0073-V5

02 4956 7499

www. darrenscaravanrepairs.com.au

jack_shaz@bigpond.com www.jacksgardeningandmowing.com.au

PLEASE PHONE PETER BERGHOFER

0429 696 215

Licenced Electrician Quality Work Guaranteed Pensioner Discounts

GUTTERING

CARDIFF GUTTERING SPECIALIST

Over 30 years experience No job to small Free no obligation quote

• Repairs or renewal • Leaf & Bird Proofing • Gutter Cleaning • Stormwater drainage

“Reliable & On-Time”

• Roof replacements • Leak repairs • No job too small • Free quotes - pensioner rates

Call Terry 4954 0309 or 0414 540 309

NW0062

CARAVAN REPAIRS

Jack 0427 807 930

Lic L10548

7-11 Walker St, Warners Bay (Behind Elgas) Contact Darren 0418 680 676

NW0001

Family Business with our 30 Years of Experience in the Caravan / Motor Home Repair Industry – Original Owner

NW0245

JACKS ALL THINGS GARDENING AND LANDSCAPING

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Trades & Services Guide PAINTING

PLUMBING

Highly Decorated

Big or small, we do it all!

Painting Services

Lic L10548

FREE QUOTES

Interior + exterior painting + decorating

Once you’re all packed up and ready to move, let us do the moving for you. We will move your furniture, boxes and belongings safely and securely.

CWM0113

instyle painting

ROOFING

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FREE QUOTES!

PAINTING

PAINTER HANDYman

0421 321 458 0416 152 422

“we show up” Same day quotes 7 year guarantee

• Quality Work • Pensioner Discounts • Dulux Paint Specialist • Low Rates

www.movewithben.com.au

www.oziwi.com.au

EMAIL: oziwiroofi ng@gmail.com

Trevor Redman NW0085-V2

PAINTING CONTRACTOR

0412 193 489

Free Quotes

Domestic – Commercial – Strata Title

CALL DAVE 0406 473 572

instylepainting.com.au ABN 25167916145

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Lic no 112440c

Lic. R91229

Lic No: 261305C

QU O TES

RIGHT AS RAIN ROOFING

Re-paints & new work Dulux premium paints Reasonable prices Industrial - commercial - Domestic

NW0037

Keith Minton

NW0058

Lic No: 18545C

FREE

PHONE BRICE OR MANDY

Over 35 Years Painting Experience

0402 923 984 OR 4955 4677

• METAL ROOFING SPECIALIST • FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED • NEW GUTTERING INSTALLATION • QUALITY BLUESCOPE STEEL • PROFESSIONAL SERVICE • CUSTOM FOLDED FLASHINGS • LEAF PROTECTION

NW1363

NW0046

www.dezignaretainingwalls.com

Call or text us your details BEN 0419 124 923 or LOUISE 0416 071 924

• All roof repairs & renewal

• No job too big or small • Quality tradesman

Service guaranteed Ph Shane 4959 6091 Mob 0410 564 044

ROOF REPAIRS

NW0054

Specialising in: • Retaining Walls and • Decking • Paving • Fencing

0413 099 130

We are QUICK, FRIENDLY, PROFESSIONAL AND RELIABLE… and Highly Recommended!

NW0433

Gold Lic. No. 436c

NW0063

ARE YOU MOVING?

Don’t just get the job done, get it done right!

Ken Huff

4954 0309 • 0414 540 309

REMOVALISTS

50 YEAR’S PAINTING THE TOWN

Quality

Phone Terry Slupik - All areas

ABN 55757066216 Work up to $5000

Bel-Air

Dezigna Retaining Walls Call Mike 0413 686 757

NW0253

CALL Robert 0449 019 166 Nathan 0431 754 132

LANDSCAPING & DESIGN

PLUMBING

PLUMBING GAS GUTTERING UNBLOCK SEWERS/STORM WATER DRAINS ALL TYPES OF HOT WATER SYSTEMS REPLACED

Prompt • Pristine • Professional

Email: HighlyDecorated@yahoo.com Website: highlydecoratedpainting.com

CARDIFF

By Licensed Tradesman with over 45 years experience on Tile and Metal Roofing • • • • •

Rebedding and Pointing work Box Gutters and Flashings Chimney removals Valley Replacements Whirlybirds Installed

My License is your guarantee of a QUALITY JOB Lic. No. 73493C

Dennis 0412 453 317

NW0923

HOME MAINTENANCE

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Trades & Services Guide TREE SERVICES

RUBBISH REMOVAL

BTS TREE SERVICES 39 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE NO JOB TOO SMALL OR LARGE

30 YEARS

EXPERIENCE

Pensioner Discounts Reliable and Friendly Service

M 0403 221044 E hello@abletreesnewcastle.com.au W abletreesnewcastle.com.au

• Free prompt no obligation quotes • Fully Insured • Site cleaned • Reliable service • Hedge Trimming • Wood chipping • Pensioner rebates • Stump grinding

Neil: 4945 8923 or 0438 506 949 Mark: 0424 275 386

ABN 81074132933

Fully Insured Free Quotes

STEWART MOLS – Proprietor

Tree Removal • Stump Grinding Pruning and Crown Maintenance NW0015

NW0053

repairs

Serving TH

PATRICK’S SEWING MACHINE

E HUNTER

Tree Lopping specialists

All Aspects of Tree Work

NW1400-V8

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benny57@bigpond.net.au

LTITUDE

SEWING MACHINE REPAIR

PH 0411 275 032

Mobile: 0408 681 866 Phone Ian: 4948 6551

NW1321

NW1293

FREE QUOTES!

Repairs to all makes and models Repairs to all overlockers Pick-up and deliver MORE THAN In home service

ABLE tree services

---------- Palm Specialist ----------

• Stump service • Free quotes • Pensioner discounts • Fully insured • All tree work & pruning • Arborist • Prompt reliable service

•All areas •All kinds of rubbish •7 Day Service •All removed •Prompt Reliable Service •In Business 26 years

0412 510 111 or 4933 5280

TREE SERVICES

NW0723

RUBBISH REMOVALS

Call Kristy on 0432 695 430 or 0422 442 284 for a free no obligation quote

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