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From the editor As you may have guessed from last week’s column, I’ve been parked in front of the television quite a lot lately during my downtime. This is due to a current lack of mobility with my injured knee and, of course, a recent spike in COVID-19 cases. One show that grabbed my interest on Netflix was called Witches: A Century of Murder.

It investigated the witch hunts that plagued Britain during the 17th Century and examined common myths around their origin. The two-part series includes the key role of Matthew Hopkins (1620-1647), a man who claimed to hold the office of Witchfinder General, although that title was never officially bestowed upon him. The anniversary of Hopkins’ death, suspected to be from tuberculosis, took place this week (12 August).

His methods of investigation were not far removed from torture, often depriving accused witches of sleep for days, before reportedly deciding to conduct the unlawful swimming test, in which suspects were tied to a chair and thrown into the water. All those who swam (floated) were considered witches.

What I found most interesting was the paranoia and hysteria spread by misinformation and people taking advantage of situations to suit their own agendas.

- Ben Murphy

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Study, stress and sandwiches: the class of COVID-19 Maitland Year 12 student shares her experience

Community wardrobe turning heads in Hamilton Newcastle group provides clothes, food to those in need

Maria’s journey from chef to charity boss Survivors R Us founder’s passion stems from traumatic past

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All Saints College, St Mary’s Campus Maitland Year 12 student Mackenzie Smith. Photo: Peter Stoop

Study, stress and sandwiches: student shares class of COVID’s challenges Mackenzie Smith says being a Year 12 student during a global pandemic comes with an array of emotions.

On the one hand, says the teenager, you feel an uncertainty about the future but, on the other hand, there’s the joy of having toasted sandwiches for lunch.

The All Saints College, St Mary’s Campus Maitland student says, while graduation ceremonies, sporting events and a formal are now ‘on hold’, she has learned that what matters most this year is focusing on the positives.

“Truthfully, I am a little disappointed that we have missed out on a few of the social side of things,” Mackenzie says.

“Even now it remains a challenge and, whilst we are trying to make the most of it with Zoom assemblies, it just isn’t the same. “[But] we understand that the teachers and school community are doing all they can to ensure we are celebrated and congratulated for our efforts.”

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had been making plans for a sleep-out as part of a Vinnies Winter Appeal, however, this event was cancelled because of the pandemic. “[But] I am so grateful that we were able to go on Retreat (camp) at the start of Year 12,” she says.

“It is such a shame that many schools would have missed out on this opportunity to bond and socialise with their cohort.”

The virus itself presents its own level of stress for this year’s graduates, however, Mackenzie and her friends are seeking out the positives.

“A few of my friends and I started doing workouts and movie nights via Zoom as a way to maintain interaction and keep in touch,” she says.

“We’re also trying to get students to take pictures of what they liked about isolation so we can add them to our end of year highlights.”

It may be a new tag this “class of COVID” are adapting to but, according to Mackenzie, it comes with the territory.

“This is the year that has been like no other,” she says.

- Rebecca Riddle

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Food not Bombs Newcastle volunteers at the community wardrobe near Hamilton Station. Photo: Peter Stoop

Community wardrobe turning heads If you’re wondering why there’s an open wardrobe filled with food and clothes in the park next to Hamilton Station, there’s a good explanation.

The wardrobe is an initiative by ‘Food not Bombs Newcastle’, the local chapter of an international volunteer movement.

It recovers food that would otherwise be discarded and shares free vegan and gluten-free meals with the hungry in over 1,000 cities in 65 countries.

Once every week, the Newcastle group hands out meals, clothes and blankets to the homeless, or those who just struggle to find a hot meal, near Hamilton Station.

And, there’s no shortage of takers.

“There are at least two dozen people who come through every week but, over the few months we have been doing this, we have got to know around 200 people personally,” Food not Bombs representative Quinn Squires said.

“Whether they are living on the streets or from out of town, we certainly try to support people.

“A lot of people have just come out of prison

or are between housing with the department of housing or in temporary accommodation but, because of their background, have no access to employment.

“Due to COVID-19, some have recently become homeless; we connect with a lot of people from different walks of life who have found themselves living on the street for one reason or another.”

The initiative also has the wardrobe – or ‘free shop’ – in the park next to the station.

Filled with clothing, shoes, tinned food and rice, it’s operated and maintained by the local community and the Food not Bombs Newcastle crew, and is open to anyone who needs it.

“It provides support like sanitary products and clothing – anyone who needs that is welcome to collect things from there and anyone from the community is welcome to stock it up,” Mr Squires added.

“That’s an extension of the work we are doing and a project the wider community can be engaged in. It’s there for anyone who can benefit from that direct support.”

- Emma Murphy

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The growth of the legal team at The Law Office of Conrad Curry, together with a desire to be more accessible to its clients, has prompted a move to a new, more state of the art premises at Beaumont Street, Hamilton. Principal Solicitor Conrad Curry says that the premises was a natural progression for the firm as it strives to be more relevant and accessible to its clients, many of whom have suffered severe and life changing injuries.

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The new premises is close to public transport, on a major bus route and a short walk from the Hamilton train station and has ample non-metred parking close by.

Mr Curry says: “We now have excellent and intimate meeting rooms and mediation facilities with state of the art audio-visual facilities to cater for the new way of doing legal business as the result of COVID – 19.

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news Maria’s passion for cause stems from

Survivors R Us founder Ann-Maria Martin at the charity’s headquarters in Cardiff. Photo: Peter Stoop

Ann-Maria Martin dreams of living in a region where everyone feels warm and safe, is clothed and fed, and has a roof over their heads.

For the past three-and-a-half years, the single mother has fought hard to make this dream a reality for hundreds of Hunter residents.

‘Maria’, as she prefers to be known, is the founder of Survivors R Us, a Cardiffbased charity offering support to people fleeing domestic violence, unemployment and homelessness, in fact her notfor-profit charity prides itself on being available to anyone in need.

Through an array of generous sponsors, including OzHarvest, Bakers Delight, Rotary, Meals on Wheels, Harris

Farm and Food Bank, her charity assists up to 60 families a day.

“We help men, women and children by getting them into refuges to keep them safe,” Maria said.

“We also supply food hampers, clothing, dignity bags and toys for families who have nothing, or have lost everything.

“We do not discriminate on race, gender, or sexual orientation.”

Within a 1,000 square metre premises on Ranton Street, Maria and her team of volunteers offer free cooked breakfasts, a food warehouse, on-site counselling, a weekly men’s group, sewing groups, an op-shop, workwear supplies, access to washing machines and showers, as well as free bread

and fresh produce.

“We are not a card system either,” Maria said.

“You don’t have to show us a health-care card or any papers, you just come and grab what you need.”

Maria’s passion for the cause stems from her own traumatic experiences.

In 2010, she fled an abusive partner with her young daughter, fearing he would harm them, or worse.

“When I fled from domestic violence with my little girl, I didn’t know where to get help from,” she said.

“I knew there was help out there, but I’d never been in that situation before.”

Four months later, she was held at gunpoint in her workplace.

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The former chef and restaurant owner said she was “completely broken�. “It all became too much for me,� she said. “I just couldn’t cope.�

Maria was diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and took some much-needed time off for what she calls “healing�.

It was during this time she founded Survivors R Us, adapting a logo of a giant phoenix, a mythical bird that lived for centuries and, even after death, was renewed to youth to live through another life cycle. “That's me taking my life back,�

Maria said. “Rising from the ashes.

“And, it’s what I want everyone to know - that you can get your life back together after a traumatic experience.�

COVID-19 has also presented a new set of challenges for Maria and her team. “I know people are struggling at the moment,� she said. “We've not seen it like this before. “We've got people sleeping in their cars and my team of 81 has been cut back to just seven – we’re all doing it tough. “But please come in; I’ve got blankets, you can have a hot shower, and I've got plenty of clothes for the kids. “We don’t want anyone to go without.�

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Plan for Stockton Beach receives green light Stockton’s coastal erosion is one step closer to a solution as City of Newcastle’s long-term plan receives the green light.

The coastal management program (CMP) has been certified by the NSW Government, meaning work can begin on implementing the approved actions.

These include $4 million towards a sand nourishment program, as well as the construction of essential infrastructure to prevent further erosion and risk to public and private assets.

Newcastle Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes said the certification was the result of the immense effort of City of Newcastle staff and the community. “The collaboration between City of Newcastle staff, the Stockton Community Liaison

Group, agency stakeholders and the NSW Government has been essential during the preparation of the CMP,� she said. “Our shared passion and dedication to achieving a positive future for Stockton has enabled the timely development of this long-term solution for coastal erosion, which has mass sand nourishment at its core, and I thank all those involved for their commitment and genuine, cooperative approach.�

Cr Nelmes added the council would continue to work with the state government to address coastal hazards at Stockton Beach.

The Deputy Premier’s Stockton Beach Taskforce and the NSW Government will explore all opportunities to source sand for the mass offshore beach nourishment that is affordable and suitable.

Bandwidth, back-up and brilliant staff are among the key ingredients of successful videoconferencing in aged care, writes Natasha Egan in the August issue of Australian Ageing Agenda. In her story, she profiles the work of SummitCare in facilitating communication with staff and keeping connections alive between residents and their families.

Here is an edited excerpt, printed with Natasha’s kind permission.

The spread and threat of coronavirus is seeing a huge increase in the use of a particular technology application by aged care organisations around the country.

Video calls. For both in-house meetings and keeping residents and family members connected, aged care is ramping up its use of video conferencing technologies.

Among them is New South Wales provider SummitCare, which uses a Google platform across its business plus iPads at each facility for residents to use for communication and activities.

Michelle Sloane, Chief Operating Officer, says they have used Google Hangouts for team and leadership meetings for a number of years because some of their sites are

remote and staff, leadership and office staff sit in two suburbs on the opposite sides of Sydney. “It is a tool we have used a lot and therefore we have adapted quite quickly to this [COVID-19] situation,�

Michelle said.

All of SummitCare’s sites are set up with Chrome boxes and very large smart televisions in meetings rooms to facilitate team meetings.

The team is also doing regional Hangouts, where staff from homes and head office get together virtually.

SummitCare residents are also using iPads and iPhones and video conferencing technology, mostly using things like WhatsApp, Skype and FaceTime.

In addition to video and telephone calls, residents are using devices for the Be Connected program, Dementia Australia’s A Better Visit app, board games, word finds among other things. “Technology is a great enabler when you can’t actually meet,� says Michelle. “We’re communicating better within the organisation and keeping our residents better connected.�

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news Council praised for “change of heart” after new proposal Toronto Foreshore Protection Group spokesperson Bob Ireland has welcomed Lake Macquarie City Council’s “change of heart” after it unveiled a proposal for a smallscale lakeside precinct in the area.

The council’s new plan aims to facilitate social connections through opportunities like casual dining, boutique functions, pop-up events and recreational equipment hire on vacant land at 4 Bath Street and 1B Victory Row, Toronto.

The proposal follows years of community campaigning against a previous plan to build a six-storey mixed-use development on the site.

“This is very much in line with what we’ve been advocating for over the past two years,” Mr Ireland says.

“It’s been quite a change of

heart on council’s part – they’ve been so determined to put a largescale building on that block, so it’s encouraging to see them drop that plan.

“We’ve never been against this [new] type of proposal, and hiring equipment, like boats and bicycles, is a very acceptable change.

“Whatever council does in terms of development needs to complement the environmental importance of the lake.”

Lake Macquarie City Council’s Manager of Property and Business Development, David Antcliff, says the lakeside precinct will create a diverse and dynamic foreshore.

“We’ve listened to feedback from our community through consultation and taken into consideration a review of the best

An artist’s impression of the small-scale building development.

use of the site in line with our Sustainability Policy Review,” he says.

“Taking inspiration from its scenic lakeside location and adjacent five hectares of foreshore, the proposed precinct will feature indoor and outdoor dining opportunities, as well as pedestrian access improvements and new car parking.

“There is also an opportunity for a complementary small business, such as kayak, bike or boat hire.”

Lake Macquarie Mayor Kay Fraser encourages the community to reflect on the proposal and the benefits it can deliver for Toronto and western Lake Macquarie.

“I believe this is a really positive outcome and I’m looking forward to hearing what residents think about the proposal,” she says.

The community can provide feedback via shape.lakemac.com. au/future-toronto before Monday 24 August.

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Lifeline feeling the strain during pandemic

Lifeline Direct Regional General Manager Julie Wicks. Photo: Peter Stoop

With no end in sight for COVID-19, many people across the Hunter are finding everyday life just that little bit harder.

Lifeline has recorded a 25% increase in calls since the pandemic started infecting people across the world.

Lifeline Direct Regional General Manager, Julie Wicks, says that almost half of the calls the service currently receives are about stress due to the virus.

“We have been tracking COVID-related calls and they have fluctuated to 45% then down to the mid-30s,” Ms Wicks said.

“It’s now 40%, so it’s evident there’s a pattern with community concerns.

“There was the initial onset of fear of the unknown and how it relates to them and their loved ones, then businesses and the media offered information and there was support and understanding of what was going on, then the increase changed due to Victoria.”

There are several concerns facing callers, including loss of income, concern for the health of loved ones, and isolation.

“With the elderly not being

able to meet and see loved ones, that’s quite a long time not to see someone,” Ms Wicks said.

“With isolation comes loneliness, humans are not built to be alone, they’re built for connection and that comes back to the root of Lifeline – we provide connection and hope.

“I sit on phones every two weeks, so I have first-hand experience of why people ring.

“I do a four-hour shift and there are multiple calls, most about coronavirus.

“I had a recent call where they lived alone and didn’t have anyone to speak to, they were out of work.

“They said: ‘Every time I turn the TV on I’m being updated about coronavirus,’ and that was heightening anxiety.

“People’s everyday normal doesn’t exist anymore and that’s been highly interrupted by coronavirus and it’s difficult for those who deal with anxiety and depression.”

The service is also struggling to keep up with demand – believe it or not, some calls go unanswered.

“We aren’t able to answer every call, for us it’s about training people to come onto phones,” she said.

“We have two teams in the process of training, but it takes a few months and is quite a lengthy process.

“We are grateful for volunteers to put their hand up, but we need to put them in training first and the more we can get through, [the more it] will help us meet demand.”

Lifeline also offers face-to-face counselling, while it is increasing its video health service to make it easier to access help amid the pandemic. If you or someone you know needs help, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

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news Historic Gregson Park fig tree saved from the chop

Councillor Carol Duncan and Newcastle Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes at the Port Jackson fig tree in Gregson Park, Hamilton.

An historic 100-year-old Port Jackson fig tree in Gregson Park, Hamilton, has lived to see another day.

It was facing the chop after a recent branch break, but City of Newcastle has developed a plan with expert arborists to protect the tree.

A cable system in the canopy of the tree will be installed in the coming weeks, while other works will include planting a small fence and garden underneath the tree’s drip line, turning it into a special feature piece.

The initial pruning of the tree began last week.

The council will also plant a successional tree close by to ensure the continuity of tree canopy cover in the park in the decades to come.

Councillor Carol Duncan said it was crucial that the city’s natural heritage and historic flora and fauna were protected where possible.

“Gregson Park has a rich history as one of Newcastle’s most loved parks, with some trees dating back to the late 19th

Century,” she said.

“Preserving Gregson Park’s trees is important because they not only hold sentimental value to us, they also provide habitat for native wildlife such as the threatened Grey-headed Flying Fox, which is the case with this tree.

“City of Newcastle is also excited about the opportunities that will come out of the Gregson Park Masterplan and is looking forward to putting it to the Newcastle community so that they can have their say on the future of the park.”

The park is a locally significant landscape heritage item with a strong sense of identity and has been a popular part of the city for well over a century.

City of Newcastle states it has a positive long-term vision for the space and is in the process of developing the Gregson Park Masterplan, which will be open for community input later this year.

It’s expected the work carried out for this historic fig will extend its life by an extra 20 years.

Work will be completed by the end of September.

sport New recruit plays starring role as Knights tame Tigers Knights recruit Blake Green played a starring role for his new club as Newcastle ran riot to record a 44-4 win over Wests Tigers at McDonald Jones Stadium on Saturday night.

The 33-year-old veteran, who joined the Knights for the remainder of the 2020 season following the team’s mounting injury toll, made an immediate impression in the round 13 clash.

Green found Kalyn Ponga with a clever pass in the 10th minute, and the superstar fullback then stepped past the Tigers defence to plant the ball down for the first try of the match.

A short time later, Green’s bomb was spilled by Adam Doueihi, which allowed Newcastle to spread the ball wide to winger Hymel Hunt, who dived over in the corner.

Ponga then made it 14-0 in the 17th minute after the Tigers were ruled offside, before the promising trio of skipper Mitchell Pearce, Green and Ponga combined to set-up a try for young gun Starford To’a.

The Tigers finally posted their first points of the night when Luciano Leilua pounced on his own kick, but the Knights hit back just before halftime.

Prop Jacob Saifiti crashed through the visitors’ defence to bang the ball down near the posts, and Ponga booted the conversion to make it 24-4 at the break.

Newcastle then extended its lead minutes into the second period as Herman Ese’ese crashed over, before Pearce and Green spread the ball to Ponga, who slid through Benji Marshall’s attempted tackle to stroll

Veteran playmaker Blake Green celebrates a try with Kalyn Ponga, left, during his debut for the Knights on Saturday. Photo: Getty Images

across the line.

Ponga converted his own try for a 34-4 scoreline.

Just past the hour mark, Knights centre Gehamat Shibasaki bounced away from a would-be tackle to score, but Ponga’s conversion struck the upright.

The Tigers’ miserable night was complete in the 70th minute when

winger Ash Kepaoa spilled a Pearce bomb into the grateful arms of Newcastle forward Aidan Guerra, who found Phoenix Crossland.

The youngster then dived over for his first NRL try under the posts.

The win moved Newcastle up to sixth position on the ladder ahead of the side’s home clash with Manly this Sunday 16 August from 2pm.

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Breakfast twist Keep warm and start your day right! Here are two delicious breakfast options with a classic Aussie twist.

Lamington porridge Recipe by Hayden Quinn for Uncle Tobys | uncletobys.com.au Prep: 5 mins Cook: 8 mins Serves 2 Jam 1 cup frozen raspberries 2 Tbsp water Porridge 3/4 cup Uncle Tobys traditional rolled oats 1 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk 100g 70% dairy free dark chocolate Toppings 1/4 cup coconut flakes 2 Tbsp cocoa nibs 4-5 fresh raspberries

For the ‘jam’, place frozen raspberries in a small saucepan with water and cook over a low heat until raspberries have softened and are beginning to break down (you may need to mash them slightly with a spoon). Remove from heat and set aside until serving.

Place the oats and coconut milk in a small pot on a medium-to-high heat. Bring oat mixture to the boil, then reduce heat and allow to simmer until oats are soft and creamy, stirring continuously.

When oats are at your desired consistency, pour half of the mixture into two serving bowls.

Add dark chocolate pieces to the remaining mixture in the pot and stir through thoroughly.

Once chocolate is fully combined, spoon the chocolate porridge into your serving bowls and stir through.

Top porridge with raspberry ‘jam’, coconut flakes, cocoa nibs and fresh raspberries. Enjoy.

Giant chorizo and egg sausage roll Recipe courtesy of Australian Eggs australianeggs.org.au

Prep: 30 mins Cook: 45 mins Serves 6 8 eggs 2 (200g) fresh chorizo sausages, casings removed 500g beef mince 1/2 red onion, grated 1 carrot, grated 1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs

JOIN OUR CREW AT McDONALD’S Preheat oven to 200°C/180°C fan forced. Line a large oven tray with baking paper.

Bring a medium saucepan of water to a rapid simmer. Gently lower 6 of the eggs into water and begin timing for 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl of iced water to stop cooking. Peel and set aside.

Squeeze chorizo mince from casings into a large bowl. Add beef mince, onion, carrot, breadcrumbs, parsley and 1 of the raw eggs. Season and mix well.

Join pastry sheets together, overlapping by 2cm, to form 1 large rectangle. Spoon mince mixture lengthways along one side of pastry, leaving 2cm border at both short ends and along the other long end. Make a row of 6 indentations with the back of a spoon for the eggs. Add the eggs to the indentations.

Tomato chutney, to serve

Lightly beat the remaining raw egg and use to brush pastry edges. Using the baking paper to help, roll up to enclose filling. Place seam-side down on prepared tray and tuck ends underneath. Score top at 2cm intervals. Brush with remaining beaten egg. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and bake for 45 minutes or until filling is cooked through and pastry is golden and puffed.

Rocket leaves, to serve

Serve in slices with tomato chutney and rocket.

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Newy with Kids founder Reena Bilen. Photo: Peter Stoop

Website's new direction Reena Bilen is open about her experience of motherhood – a period she describes as one of the happiest, yet most challenging times of her life.

“I was lonely, and life started to feel a bit like Groundhog Day with every day the same as the one before,” she said.

“I wanted to get out, but I just didn’t know where to go.”

Bilen started to research the area for things to do, experienced them with her family, and then wrote down her findings to help others.

That’s how the website Newy with Kids was born.

“At the beginning it was just me and started as a hobby because I’m not from here,” Bilen said.

“I didn’t find out about things until after the fact and I thought: ‘What if there was a website with information for parents about what to do with kids?’”

The page contains information on events and activities for parents with babies and children across the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens and Hunter Region, from great playgrounds to where kids eat free.

Since its inception in 2012, Newy with Kids has expanded to include not only a team of writers, but contributors too. Now, eight years since Bilen’s daughter came along, the website is branching out.

“The website has changed since she’s grown older,” she added.

“We are doing more tween stuff, while writers who have younger kids are still doing those ages.

“Parents have emailed us and said: ‘It’s fantastic, we don’t have to do research about playgrounds, or

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Coronavirus has also caused the website to make a few adjustments.

“During lockdown, we were all stuck at home and in the backyard and, with playgrounds closed, we’ve put a lot more information up about neighbourhood scavenger hunts,” Bilen said.

“People are also constantly asking us for bike rides with kids, so that’s where it has expanded.”

The team has also recently released an eBook for winter to make planning weekends and day trips that little bit easier.

It contains 12 itineraries for places to visit, such as Blackbutt Reserve, Redhead and Honeysuckle.

And, it’s not just locals who are benefiting from the website.

“People moving to Newcastle have contacted us saying: ‘We are moving to the region and it’s great to know how family-friendly it is,’” she said.

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- Emma Murphy

Keep an eye on the bigger picture It’s time to take a leaf out of Viktor Frankl’s book, Man’s Search For Meaning, and imagine what story we will tell in 10 or 20 years’ time of how we managed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The uncertainty is crippling in every way and we need to find a way to rise above it.

Hoping it will all be over soon, that everything will go back to normal, or that if I just get through the next two months everything will be okay: these have become futile thoughts because no one knows with any certainty how this thing is going to play out.

Frankl was a psychiatrist and a prisoner in a World War II concentration camp.

The founder of logotherapy (based on the idea that the meaning of our lives is the biggest and all-consuming question of our minds and the biggest stressor on our psyches), Frankl was in a bad way in the camp, worrying obsessively about trivial everyday things, such as where he would get his next cigarette.

His mind went on a ceaseless list of worries every day and, one day, he made a decision to stop.

Instead, he decided to direct his thoughts to something else.

Suddenly, he found himself standing on the platform of a well-lit, warm and pleasant lectern room.

“In front of me sat an attentive audience on comfortable upholstered seats. I was giving a lecture on the psychology of the concentration camp!” he wrote.

By imagining himself doing

something constructive in the future, he gave himself a sense of hope, and he observed the events of his dreadful reality as being in the past.

Man’s Search For Meaning was first published in Austria in 1946 and sold millions of copies.

In it, Frankl recounts how he made a decision to control his thinking, as those who survived did so because of an inner decision.

They had decided to keep hold of their spiritual inner sanctum, the only thing left of themselves and their surroundings that they had any power over.

Although the camps were abhorrent, with men in huts with floors covered in faeces, and boards as beds that slept up to 18 on a single level, and rats, lice and vermin, there were a few men who walked around comforting others.

Austrian psychiatrist and author of Man’s Search For Meaning, Viktor Frankl, in New York in the late 1960s. Photo: Getty Images

In Frankl’s words: “They may have been few in number, but they offered sufficient proof that everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms – to choose one’s attitude in any set of given circumstances.”

Stop worrying about day-to-day things so much.

Keep your eye on the bigger picture and start imagining what you

will say to people in 10 years’ time about what you and yours did to manage – what you did to survive and thrive. * Meldi Arkinstall is a Newcastle communications and social media expert. She is researching how businesses use social media as part of a Masters’ degree at the University of Newcastle. Read the full column online: www.newcastleweekly.com.au.

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How to combat common lawn problems Substituting for my son, Scott, on gardening talkback (2NURFM) this week, I had many callers with lawn problems.

This is often the case when army grub attacks lawns during summer, but I even had a call about black beetles, as well as weed problems.

Although eliminating weeds at this time is the top priority before fertilising, unfortunately, the regular rainfall can make that difficult.

Forget feeding the grass right now as, until it is actively growing, the fertiliser isn’t taken up by the grass – the indicator is growing means mowing.

Spraying for weeds, especially in buffalo lawns, must be done with care – I often recommend BinDie as it not only eliminates bindiis and clover, it also works well on broadleafed weeds.

The secret to success is difficult, given the current weather, but the rules are: don’t spray on mown lawn or wet grass, whether that be from rain or heavy dew.

Spray early so that there is roughly six hours of sun to assist the product to work, then leave for two weeks before mowing. Another question I was asked was about a horror weed, oxalis – bulbous weeds such as this, onion weed, and nut grass

are extremely difficult to remove as the selective chemicals normally don’t do the job. There is an old trick that may work: when growth begins, thicken the lawn by feeding regularly so that these weeds will not predominate. Once sulphate of ammonia was used on a sunny day to burn out the weeds.

Obviously you can only buy this in small amounts, but it can be a last resort and it was originally used to green up the grass for spring – that meant watering it in. Using it on weeds, it is applied heavily on each weed and not watered.

I often get requests for weed and feed products; yes, they are adequate for small infestations of weeds in the lawn but, if you have an invasion of weeds in your lawn, use a lawn weeder product and then fertilise after the weeds have died.

The beauty of having grass around our homes is the cooling effect it gives. Lawn provides a place for relaxation and, more importantly, grass absorbs moisture, whereas concrete or paving can cause run-off problems during storms.

Tasks such as mowing, feeding and weeding not only keep the lawn looking attractive, but also provide long-term benefits in repelling unwelcome invaders, such as lawn pests.

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The fast and furious planet Mars will dominate Toni’s life during the year ahead making her highly active and productive. Some of her relationships may now have reached their use-by dates and will need to be released. However, she mustn’t let disagreements get in the road of amicable resolutions. She needs to be careful of being impulsive, as the steadier pace will help her achieve greater success. She will find she’s able to achieve some amazing things with her career in the year ahead.

ARIES 21 MAR – 20 APR

CANCER 22 JUNE – 22 JULY

LIBRA 24 SEPT – 23 OCT

CAPRICORN 22 DEC – 20 JAN

If you have any big goals or tasks to do, you will tend to be motivated to work on them by yourself. The New Moon on the 18th sees you keeping up with trends which will help you carve out an ambitious career or personal path.

You are the most emotional sign in the zodiac and with Saturn in Capricorn, you will be feeling a greater sense of self-discipline and more responsible for how you deal with your emotions. The New Moon on the 18th sees a financial or professional undertaking powering ahead.

It’s time to expect the unexpected with friends and loved ones. Your relationships with lovers, family or close friends encourage deeper connection that comes from greater sensitivity and vulnerability. The New Moon on the 18th indicates that changes have to be made and now is the ideal time to launch them.

The New Moon on the 18th is a

TAURUS 21 APR – 21 MAY You finally have clarity about what you really love, value, appreciate and brings you pleasure. It’s been a long haul and has taken every bit of patience, persistence and determination to stay afloat. The 18 August New Moon is the ideal time to buy a new domestic appliance or explore family history.

GEMINI 22 MAY – 21 JUNE As an air sign, digging deep into your partner’s or other people psyche and feeling the intensity of them wanting more from you is not really comfortable for you. The New Moon on the 18th indicates an exciting personal project will surge ahead with the help of a supportive associate.

LEO 23 JULY – 23 AUG

SCORPIO 24 OCT – 22 NOV

Happy Birthday Leo! When it comes to love, generosity of spirit and an open heart, you’re a natural. It’s time to celebrate life especially around 18 August at the Leo New Moon.

A family get together or a visit from someone special may be long overdue.

A bold personal or professional project will inspire you, but it will take diligent efforts to work through the complex practicalities and learn all you can! The New Moon on the 18th is a great time to ask for a raise or to apply for that promotion.

VIRGO 24 AUG – 23 SEPT

Relationships may have given you quite a run for your money this year, but your natural optimism and philosophical nature help you see the meaning and purpose in every encounter. The New Moon is the ideal time to explore a new social venue or to have a zoom party.

The New Moon on the 18th falls into the secretive area of your chart. As a result, you may be feeling quietly confident and wanting to take centre stage but now is not the right time to do so. It is permissible though to push ahead with anything creative.

SAGITTARIUS 23 NOV – 21 DEC

positive time for delving into a long-standing mess and sorting it out once and for all. You may also see a ghost or discover that you are able to connect with others on a spiritual level.

AQUARIUS 21 JAN – 19 FEB Some timely discussions on the job front will guide you with a complex undertaking or matter. However, be prepared for some awkward requests. The New Moon on the 18th is the perfect time to let your loved ones know just how much they mean to you.

PISCES 20 FEB – 20 MAR The planetary spotlight is on your personal relationships and receiving the rewards for all the hard work that you have invested into them over the past 12 years. The New Moon on the 18th indicates that an unexpected breakthrough with a tricky matter at work is on the cards.

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