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From the editor I’ve lost track of the amount of times I have scrolled through a news article on Facebook or a website only to read a comment referring to journalists as “grubs”, “parasites” and “liars”.

Granted, the comments often fall under a sensationalised headline or click-bait article, but it irks me, as I’m sure it does other journalists or media representatives, to be lumped in with the rest. There are good and bad eggs in any profession.

However, the media industry in Australia has unfortunately gained a negative reputation over the past few decades at least.

I welcome former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s petition, which calls on a royal commission into billionaire Rupert Murdoch and his News Corporation empire. The petition alleges Murdoch’s monopoly of around two-thirds of daily newspaper readership has given it the power to intimidate others who have contrasting views.

It claims these tactics “chill free speech and undermine public debate” and the petition has, at the time of writing, already gathered more than 175,000 signatures.

We are independently owned and operated here at the Newcastle Weekly and I, for one, am proud of that fact.

Visit www.newsroyalcommission.com if you would like to sign the petition.

- Ben Murphy

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Defence contract ‘ACE’ for Hunter $3.2 million deal to build curved body armour

Two Centrelink offices set to close Federal MP criticises government proposal

Support after pregnancy and infant loss Mum shares experience ahead of virtual service

Shining a light on homelessness Sleeping rough for those doing it tough

Newcastle-based sisters and The Bachelorette Australia contestants Becky and Elly Miles. See cover story, page 24.

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news Defence contract to build body armour in Hunter Newcastle contractor Armour Composite Engineering (ACE) is on the cusp of hitting the big time, thanks to a $3.2 million defence contract.

Liberal Senator for NSW Hollie Hughes was in Newcastle on Monday to announce the partnership, which will see the local company manufacture curved body armour for the Australian Defence Force.

The materials used to make the body armour allow for high curvature to suit any size or shape, which is much different to the flat plate currently in service.

“This technology, this curved body armour, is not only so much lighter, it’s so much more appropriate for our female operatives,” Senator Hughes said.

“This is the innovation coming out of the Hunter that is going to protect the lives of so many of our troops serving overseas.”

ACE Chief Executive Adam Fairbairn said the contract would make a tremendous difference to the company.

“It will help us to bridge the gap between a small supply here in Australia, to the ability to service large orders for allied countries,” he said.

The United States has already shown interest, which will pave the way to an unimaginable level of success for the company.

“Australia uses 5,000 to 10,000 units every couple of years, but the US, for example, is quite interested in our technology and they use hundreds of thousands every year,”

ACE representative Scott van Epen, Liberal Senator for NSW Hollie Hughes and ACE Chief Executive Adam Fairbairn at ANZAC Memorial Walk. Photo: Peter Stoop

Mr Fairbairn said.

The new curved armour reduces the fatigue of the wearer and increases their safety.

“With a standard body armour plate, they’re quite flat, there’s minimal curvature – when that sits out of the chest it’s a bit of an obstacle and you can’t get your arms around it,” Mr Fairbairn said.

“By curving the armour around the shape of the body, it allows for full movement so people can access all of their gear.”

And it is not just accommodating for women.

“We’ve found there are quite a few men in the defence force and other government agencies that are quite fit and even the shape of their torso creates restrictions with their body armour, so we have made profiles for them as well,” he said.

ACE will begin field trials with Defence in 2021. The armour is expected to be rolled out within the next two years.

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news Centrelink offices set to close Thousands of Novocastrians have expressed their opposition to the planned closure of two Centrelink offices in the city.

Federal MP Sharon Claydon established a petition against the proposal to shut offices in the CBD and Mayfield. The petition has since collected almost 3,500 signatures.

Ms Claydon also spoke in parliament last week about the closures in a bid to bring an end to the plan.

“The first I heard [of this] was when the Minister [Stuart Robert] wrote to me to tell me that the government will be closing the Mayfield and King Street Centrelink offices to replace them with a single office in a yet-to-be-determined location,” she said during her speech.

“He talked coldly of ‘consolidation’ – which, of course, we all know is Liberal code for cuts, cuts and more cuts.

“I have received dozens and dozens of calls, letters and emails of solidarity.”

Ms Claydon added that 3,458 locals have signed the petition to call on the government to “axe this terrible plan”.

According to Ms Claydon, the closure of these Newcastle offices is part of a bigger plan.

“Initially, we thought it was just the one office,” she said.

“Then we learned of another and another and another. It quickly became clear that they weren’t isolated decisions. No, they were part of a devious, coordinated plan to shrink Centrelink’s frontline footprint by stealth.”

A spokesperson from Services Australia said that it had approached the market for new premises in Newcastle to consolidate five tenancies into a single building in the Newcastle Business District.

“The proposed consolidation includes a continuation of face-to-face services delivered to Newcastle residents, providing Medicare and Centrelink services in the same location,” the spokesperson said.

“Further details about the approach to market and proposed timeline are commercial-inconfidence and cannot be released at this time.

“The agency will inform the community in a number of ways before these changes happen, including local advertising and engaging with

Newcastle Federal MP Sharon Claydon outside Centrelink’s office in King Street last year. Photo: Peter Stoop

community stakeholders including local and state government representatives.

“Nearby businesses and medical providers will be contacted about the changes.”

It added that, before any services are brought together, Services Australia assesses many factors, including the benefit and convenience to the community.

When asked why the offices were closing, the spokesperson said: “As leases come up for renewal, we take the opportunity to review our servicing options to ensure we continue to meet the changing needs of the community”.

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news Supporting families after pregnancy and infant loss Emily Magee will always be a mum, without a baby.

She was 28 weeks pregnant when she made the unimaginably heartbreaking decision to terminate her pregnancy after her unborn daughter was diagnosed with a serious chromosome abnormality.

“To love and anticipate this precious life, only to have it whisked away, it’s the kind of heartache other parents can sort of imagine but perhaps never truly grasp,” Ms Magee said.

“Our baby had the ‘1q21.1 Deletion,’ a chromosomal condition associated with learning disabilities, developmental delay, infection and heart problems, the list goes on.

“It’s incredibly rare, a sample of 1,000 people in the ‘normal’ population would find no carriers.

“A sample of 1,000 people with some form of disability might find 10.”

Regina Rose was born on the 9th of May, cruelly, the day before Mother’s Day. “She was perfect, slender fingers, cherry red lips, and the most perfect button nose,” Ms Magee said.

“For those who haven’t had children, it (the loss) is possibly even more unbelievable, and this highlights the desperate need to open up and start talking about stillbirth and infant loss.

“The statistics haven’t changed in Australia in over 20 years. Losing a child is a devastating, isolating, lingering pain.

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From her experience, Ms Magee is helping to promote the Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Virtual Service, which is being hosted by Northern Cemeteries at 7pm today (Thursday 15 October).

The service will support families who have lost a baby before, during or soon after birth.

“It’s really difficult to say goodbye to a child when you don’t have any memories, it’s different to losing a grandparent who is 90-years-old and you can laugh about the good times – you don’t get that when you lose a child,” Ms Magee said.

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news Organisers pump brakes on popular Newcastle Toy Run

Bikers for Kids Newcastle Toy Run treasurer Stephen Meek and president Daryn Young at The Station in 2019. Photo: Peter Stoop

A beloved annual charity event has fallen victim to COVID-19.

The Newcastle Toy Run, which was supposed to celebrate its 43rd edition, has been cancelled due to the pandemic.

The event draws huge crowds

every December as more than 10,000 motorbikes roar into Newcastle to spread goodwill and put smiles on children’s faces.

In 2018, a Superheroes theme helped raise an estimated $96,000 in cash and gift donations, with 4,000

families aided through support from the Salvation Army.

Its success then inspired last year’s Costume for Kids concept.

Bikers for Kids Newcastle Toy Run President, Daryn Young, said the event was critical to the group’s fundraising efforts. “[It’s] 100% important, without the fundraising side of it, there are no presents for the kids,” he said.

“The donations are cash and presents, that’s what we’re all about.”

Mr Young became Bikers for Kids Newcastle Toy Run Chairperson in 2017 and participated in his first toy run all the way back in 1986.

He said complications caused

by COVID-19 and government restrictions had forced organisers to pump the brakes on this year’s event.

“COVID threw us a curveball,” Mr Young said.

“The biking community does so

much for charity across Newcastle and Australia, [and] so many riding events have been cancelled due to COVID.” Despite the event’s cancellation, Mr Young said it was always “the biggest run of the year” and hoped to bring it back bigger and better next year.

Bikers for Kids is still raising funds for the Salvation Army to distribute, with donations being made through the group’s website.

Mr Young added it was also trying to organise drop off points for the public.

There is also a chance to win a new bike for Christmas by entering Bikers for Kids’ great motorcycle raffle. Tickets cost $5 each. Visit newcastletoyrun.com.au for more information or go to rafflelink.com. au/toyrun2020 to buy a raffle ticket.

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news Jasmine’s vision for kids Eleven-year-old Jasmine Seidel likes playing with LEGO, reading books, dancing, and swimming.

She is in her final year of primary school and is looking forward to wearing next year’s blue high school uniform.

Unlike most pre-teens, however, Jasmine has a clear appreciation of how blessed she is, and it is this feeling of gratitude that spurs her to give to those less fortunate.

Foregoing birthday gifts, washing cars, hosting cake stalls, and reading thousands of pages to raise muchneeded funds for various charities has seen the New Lambton Public School student nominated for this year’s Fred Hollows Junior Ambassador Award.

“I am really lucky,” Jasmine said.

“I have two really good parents and a nice, safe place to live, and we’re all healthy.”

Jasmine was nominated for the award by her mother Angela, who says her efforts in raising more than $6,600 over the past five years was to be commended.

“It was approaching her seventh birthday and Jasmine said to me: ‘Mummy, I want a party, but I don’t want presents, I want people to give a donation instead,'” Angela said.

“She wanted the money to go to the John Hunter Oncology Ward.”

Unlike most children, Jasmine was no stranger to “The John” – her father worked as an emergency doctor at the Hunter medical hub for many years.

“I wanted the kids who are there to have a really good life,” Jasmine said.

“If they live past the cancer, I want them to remember that at least their room was nice.”

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Newcastle’s Jasmine Seidel has been nominated for this year’s Fred Hollows Junior Ambassador Award. Photo: Peter Stoop

hospital was when her father took her to the pediatric ICU when she was just four years old.

Since then, she’s been passionate about following in his footsteps and joining the medical profession.

“I want to work in emergency,” Jasmine said.

“As a doctor, or as a paramedic. I want to make sick kids better.”

As a family, the Seidel’s are longtime sponsors of children through international charity World Vision.

Jasmine’s fundraising efforts have also benefitted Heartkids Australia and Multiple Sclerosis Limited.

“Our community has benefitted from Jasmine’s enthusiasm, leadership, and creativity,” Angela said.

“She’s shown that there is always an opportunity for kindness, compassion and integrity and our use of these is only limited by our imagination.”

Jasmine is one of six Hunter children to be announced as a finalist in this year’s Fred Hollows Junior Ambassador Awards.

The winner will be announced in late November.

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That’s a reality for far too many people across the Hunter Region but, at the end of this month, participants in the Vinnies Community Sleepout will have a glimpse of what it is like to sleep rough.

Typically, the national charity hosts an event at Maitland Gaol, but COVID-19 has forced organisers to host the event online.

However, Regional Director Clare Van Doorn is hopeful the virtual event will lead to more participants.

She adds it will likely give people a different experience of what homelessness can be like.

“People are participating by either sleeping in their backyard, in the car or on the couch,” Ms Van

Doorn says. “We hope to get more participants because they can do it from their own space as well, but also, they’ll get a sense of what it may be like to be in a homeless or near homeless situation.

“It is so important for awareness because, quite often, people aren’t aware of what the situation is with homelessness.

“They may think of it in big cities, but it is in our local communities as well. This social issue [exists] absolutely everywhere.”

The charity hopes to show that having a safe place to call home is a right for the 116,000 Australians longing for a permanent roof over their head.

Fundraising Coordinator Jennifer Barrie says that the money donated from the sleepout will go towards

Vinnies staff member Sarah Kemp and her daughter Evie are set to sleep in their backyard to support the Vinnies Community Sleepout on Friday 23 October. Photo: Peter Stoop

supporting the people who need help.

“A lot of people are suffering, so all funds raised are appreciated,” she says.

“We think there will be a wave of people who need our help as the extra income from COVID-19 support begins to wind down.

“People are more aware of those doing it tough, but we still need to raise money and awareness.”

The Community Sleepout event is open to anyone within the state and will be hosted on Friday 23 October.

Television presenter Deborah Knight will host the virtual event, during which a live stream will share information about the harsh reality faced by people living without a secure place to call home.

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The $17 million project is being jointly funded by the Federal and NSW Governments to reduce the impact of flooding and improve connectivity.

Maitland State MP Jenny Aitchison said the work was long overdue.

“It was promised four years ago, they had to do flood checks, but the reality is we were told before the 2019 election work would start then, so I don’t know what the hold-up was,” she said.

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Plans to land a permanent home for historic Catalina Bill Anderson and his team are one step closer to securing a permanent home for ‘Our Girl’ amongst RAAF memorabilia.

The 1943-built Catalina, which has been the focus of more than 16,000 hours of careful restoration, is set to be housed at Rathmines Park following 12 months of community consultation.

It comes after Lake Macquarie City Council adopted its Rathmines Park Plan of Management earlier this week.

Lake Macquarie Mayor Kay Fraser said the park was “an iconic location steeped in history and a picturesque spot by the lake”.

“The adoption of the Master Plan for Rathmines Park provides some certainty for the area and, importantly, offers a framework for

future development and use of the park,” she said.

The amphibious aircraft, built for the US Navy and widely acclaimed for its use during World War II, has been a labour of love for the Rathmines Catalina Association (RCA) for the past five years.

The Catalina has undertaken an extensive restoration after it was located in 2013 being used to transport oil exploration crews from a runway in Puerto Rico.

The iconic flying boat, the largest of its kind in the southern hemisphere, had not flown for over 10 years when it was purchased and transported to Newcastle by sea.

It is currently located on a property in Kilaben Bay. “If the work is to continue, that is the wings are attached, the

Our Girl when it was found in Puerto Rico and, inset, the Catalina being lovingly restored.

aircraft will need to be moved to a In May, the group completed lockable building for completion and and submitted a 60-page business static display,” RCA President Mr plan on the goals and sustainability Anderson said. of the project. RCA Secretary and “Our view is that on special days WWII enthusiast, Laraine Nelson, we could wheel the Catalina out and said other significant memorabilia play appropriate music and show it would join the craft on display at off in all its glory.”

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news Mental health advocate calls for more conversations Many Novocastrians regard Lyndsay Walker as a super fit athlete who completes a series of physically demanding challenges all in the name of charity.

Mr Walker, however, wants to be “the best listener I can be”.

The former professional cricketer, who represented Nottinghamshire in the English County Championship, has joined Lifeline as a Crisis Support Operator.

Mr Walker underwent a gruelling 10-week course, during which he was trained to be non-judgemental and to listen to people’s pain.

“It was one of the hardest things I’ve done – to be tested and evaluated to see that you’ve got what it takes to sit with anyone – they may be sad, lonely, or in an urgent crisis, so suicidal,” he said.

“There are many different reasons [for a call] and, in my experience, it can be quite challenging but very rewarding when the call ends and they go: ‘Thank you for listening’ or ‘thank you for being my friend.’”

During the first few months of the pandemic, Lifeline received an unprecedented number of calls, recording 250,000 across the nation from March to June. This included about 3,000 in the Hunter Region.

Mr Walker believed the period leading into Christmas could prove challenging for many individuals and families, citing the decrease in JobSeeker as a major factor.

The Federal Government opted to cut back its fortnightly coronavirus boost, which applies to people on JobSeeker, Youth Allowance, Austudy and other benefits, from $550 to $250

Newy 100 Founder and Lifeline Crisis Support Operator Lyndsay Walker near King Edward Park. Photo: Peter Stoop

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“Talking to people on the street, so many seem concerned about the next six months,” Mr Walker said.

However, he added that Mental Health Month, celebrated in NSW each October, was the ideal time to promote Lifeline’s work and the need to engage in conversation.

“Whether it’s on social media, with a person on the street, or on the phone, it’s about conversation,” Mr Walker said.

“It brings energy, gets people out

of suppression, and helps them feel better.”

Apart from his new role with the national charity, Mr Walker is also busily preparing for next year’s Newy 100, which he founded in 2019 to help raise funds for Lifeline. *Lifeline’s 13 11 14 crisis support line is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Lifeline’s text service is available by texting 0477 13 11 14 from 6pm to 12am. There is also face-toface counselling available.

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Meal prepping tips When it comes to making some healthy choices at mealtimes and managing our work-life balance, time can often get the better of us and lead to unhealthy decisions.

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Preparing a weekly menu and shopping list not only reduces the amount of time you need to spend

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Leading dietitian Susie Burrell says that food prepping is a fantastic way to reinforce positive eating habits and choosing meals that include a variety of fresh, whole foods is crucial to provide your body with enough energy to get through the day.

“Come mealtime, when our energy levels are depleted, our brains go into overdrive to find the quickest source of food,” Burrell says.

“The temptation and convenience of fast food and

need, this also means we fall into the trap of snacking later on or eating larger portions in an effort to feel full.”

Burrell adds that, when preparing your menu and shopping list, each meal should include a protein, such as meat, eggs, nuts, or beans, as well as a few serves of fruit or vegetables or wholegrains.

She says having a protein rich snack on the shopping list will help avoid a trip to the vending machine when the afternoon hunger hits.

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Podcast promotes vital breast cancer trial Two of Newcastle’s most popular podcasters are set to launch a special episode today (Thursday 15 October) in a bid to promote some groundbreaking research.

Oversubscribed’s Laura Jackel and Alana Nixon have partnered with Australia’s oldest and most respected breast cancer research organisation, Breast Cancer Trials (BCT), for

the episode.

The duo hopes their podcast will help spread the word of a new world-class clinical trial.

“We are thrilled to have a part in spreading the message about this new clinical trial and also about breast cancer and the importance of breast cancer research generally,” Laura said.

“[Breast Cancer Trials] do amazing work.

“This new BRCAP trial is a worldfirst clinical trial that will hopefully save women who have the BRCA1 gene from needing a preventative double mastectomy.

“Both of us have friends and close family members who have been affected by breast cancer and know how important it is to find research participants and raise awareness of the work that researchers do more broadly.”

Breast Cancer Trials is now recruiting for the trial, which is designed to help women with the BRCA1 gene mutation, who have an approximate 70% risk of developing breast cancer and 40% risk of developing ovarian cancer over their lifetime.

“Currently, for these women the most commonly used preventative option is the surgical removal of their breasts and/or ovaries,” Medical Oncologist and BCT media adviser Dr Nick Zdenkowski said.

time out “The new BRCAP clinical trial is testing whether a drug called Denosumab is effective in preventing breast cancer in women who carry this BRCA1 gene mutation.

“Breast Cancer Trials aims to recruit at least 300 women to the trial across 15 hospitals in Australia as part of an international recruitment target of just under 3,000.”

Laura added that a partnership with BCT was a good fit for their listeners.

“Breast Cancer Trials could not be more perfect for our mostly over-30 female audience,” she said.

Find out more about the BRCAP clinical trial or BCT by visiting breastcancertrials.org.au.

Other topics to be covered in the latest Oversubscribed season include imposter syndrome, the US election, the wellness industry, women’s health and more. Go to getoversubscribed. com for more information.

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Double trouble amid sisters’ search for love Newcastle’s Elly and Becky Miles have traded sunset dates at Bar Beach for finding love on national television.

Originally hailing from Parkes, the sisters made their reality debut last week and, in an Australianfirst for The Bachelorette franchise, they’re both looking for love from the same bunch of guys.

Elly said she was excited to bring a little bit of “Newy” to TV screens across the country.

“It was amazing, we had such an awesome journey together,” she told Newcastle Weekly.

“Not only were we alongside each other, but we got to have a pretty amazing, unique adventure together as sisters.”

The 26-year-old added, despite

her fears, “potentially meeting the love of your life definitely outweighed any concerns”.

For Elly, it’s not the first time her quest for love has been so public.

She first hit the spotlight last year when she put up a fight for Matt Agnew’s heart on The Bachelor.

She said returning to the show was nerve wracking at times.

“It was like coming home to a family, a lot of the crew were the same, it was a surreal feeling being back,” she said.

“There was a bit of added pressure because you have to get to know a lot of different people and you’re hurting people and that is really tough.

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Becky added that she and Elly enjoyed the experience.

“I had such an incredible time with Elly, I wouldn’t have been able to do it without her,” she said.

“We just gave 110% and were ourselves.”

All nerves aside, Becky said watching her sister develop genuine feelings for Matt last year showed

her that finding love this way could be possible.

The 30-year-old added everyone involved in their journey was respectful and supportive.

“A highlight would be when we had this incredible group date where we sat around and played some games and it was so amazing because everyone opened up, [we] were so vulnerable and had a big group hug,” Becky said.

“There was so much respect between us all and it brought us together.”

When asked if there was any risk of them falling for the same guy, Elly was quick to respond.

“Bec and I want the same values and morals out of a partner, but we’ve never gone for the same guy,” Elly said.

“Plus, anyone Becky goes for I consider as a brother or mate.”

The question on everyone’s lips is whether or not the pair find love.

And, while they couldn’t tell Newcastle Weekly the result, they did say they both choose a lucky guy at the end.

“I wouldn’t say I am at a place of love, but I am at a happy place,” Becky said.

“I am the most smitten I have ever been, I wouldn’t say I am in love yet, because saying the l-bomb is a big deal, but I am pretty over the moon,” Elly added.

You can follow their quest for love on Network 10 on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 7.30pm.

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Short film highlights domestic violence Jye Currie has always been a man on a mission.

In 2018, he travelled to the most impoverished and dangerous parts of Africa to capture the living conditions there.

Now, Currie is shining a light on the plight of those who live through domestic violence by producing a short film.

“During COVID I was reading that the rates of domestic violence had escalated, and I thought now would be the best time to portray my message,” Currie said.

His film, Victim, tells the story of a mother who is a survivor of domestic abuse at the hands of her husband and her son’s plight to save her.

But, when her son goes missing, the story takes a tragic turn.

“It was originally going to be on alcoholism, but the script kept evolving and, slowly without knowing it, touched more on domestic violence,” he said.

“You can raise awareness on any social issue through a fictional film.

“I wanted to show a raw insight into what a house experiencing domestic violence looks like – people have heard the term but don’t know how harsh it is, so this film is giving an insight into that.”

Shot in Newcastle, the film showcases the town, while also using local actors and crew members.

“I have done a lot of travel, I’ve just returned from a seven-month trip around the world, and the more I travel the more beautiful Newcastle is, and to showcase it

Photographer and filmmaker Jye Currie in Newcastle in 2018. Photo: Peter Stoop

to everyone is an honour,” Currie said.

For his first professional short film, it’s experiencing remarkable success.

It has won awards at three international film festivals, one in Italy and two in Los Angeles, named as a finalist for six others (awaiting results) and officially

selected for 11 others.

“Each year, they give away an Oscar for a short film, and to achieve that you need to win certain film festivals, of which we have so far won,” Currie said.

“I’m obviously over the moon.”

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Box Beyond Borders Founder Sophie Eland putting together some boxes at her home in Dudley. Photo: Peter Stoop

How a simple purchase can have a life-changing impact Sophie Eland is dedicated to making a difference.

The 21-year-old is striving to help bring an end to period poverty through her social enterprise Box Beyond Borders.

“My ultimate goal would be to

have the biggest impact on period poverty as I can,” she says.

The University of Newcastle Business and Commerce student started the company to provide life-changing feminine hygiene products to women in developing

parts of the world.

“I created Box Beyond Borders to address inadequate female hygiene in developing countries,” Sophie says.

“I had the idea in Year 11 and then over the past couple of years I‘ve just been wondering if I should start it, but it wasn’t until I went to Vanuatu and Malawi and saw the issue in context that I thought something really needs to be done about it.”

Each month, Sophie creates period subscription boxes that include two packets of period essentials, such as liners, pads and tampons, some chocolates, and a surprise gift from Sukin, Garnier, The Ministry of Tea or Loving Earth.

For every box purchased, Sophie then buys a menstrual cup to donate to a woman in need in Vanuatu, Malawi, Kenya, or India.

Sophie says it is a simple purchase that can have a life-changing impact.

While the boxes can be bought as one-offs, she encourages women to start a subscription.

“You can subscribe for the boxes

– you could get one every month, three months or 12 months,” she says.

“The one for one business model means customers can get their needs met to make them feel good while they are helping someone in need.”

To distribute the menstrual cups, Box Beyond Borders has a partnership with Sophie’s former school, St Phillips Christian College.

The school has connections in Malawi and Vanuatu, as well as India and Kenya. Before the school makes a trip to any of these countries, Sophie plans to educate some of the female students about how to properly use a menstrual cup.

After these lessons, the students would then take the cups over to those countries and distribute them throughout in need communities.

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How to care for African violets Readers will probably agree with me in this situation: two of the most difficult plants to purchase in flower and keep them looking great are African violets and fuchsias.

These two beautiful flowering plants can cause angst. This even happens to me – once taken home, the violets stop flowering and the fuchsias just up and die for no apparent reason.

Instead of throwing away African violets when they stop flowering, try these 10 hints, requiring just a little common sense and care.

1. Good light: about 40 centimetres from a window, but not in direct sunlight. North-easterly is a good position.

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Open the window during a calm and moist day.

4. Water carefully. The best method to use is a wick. One end into the base of the pot, then the other into a dish of water below the container.

5. Root rot will be caused because the base of the pot is in water.

6. Fertilise regularly every two weeks in spring, summer, and autumn.

7. Never fertilise during winter – fertilising only when the soil is moist.

8. Tepid water should only be applied under the leaves.

9. Roots should never be allowed to dry out.

10. Remove spent leaves and dead blooms.

The normal flowering season for fuchsias lasts from June through to December.

At the end of this period, your fuchsia will be short on nitrogen and perhaps looking a little bedraggled.

This lack of nitrogen causes a semi-dormancy period, which is the plant’s way of counteracting our hot summers.

During this hibernation time fuchsias aren’t growing a great

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Located in Cameron Glen Supported Living Village, this spacious 1 bedroom villa features 9ft ceilings throughout, large Disabled Compliant bathroom, spacious open plan lounge/ dining area, gourmet kitchen with Caesarstone bench tops, separate European laundry and private courtyard area. A Pet Friendly Supported Living Village, Cameron Glen enables you to retain your independent lifestyle, with the knowledge that 24 hour onsite care staff are available if required (fees apply).

Price Guide $349,000 - $369 000 Viewing

By appointment

Contact Tracey 0408 537 383 tracey@karinyaproperties.com.au

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Looking for a solid Mortgage Backed Investment?

Australian Prime SPLF No. 1 Know where your money is invested with a single asset fund.

The fund has been established to refinance the debt of the Mantra Albury. A unit class structure will offer the equivalent to 1st and 2nd mortgage options.

Class A: 1st Mortgage option 6.5% pa paid monthly Class B: 2nd Mortgage option 12.5% pa paid monthly Initial Term: 36 months Manager: Under management by The Mantra Group until 2033 Property: 4.5 star hotel, completed August 2018 with 146 rooms plus amenities This is a snapshot of the Fund that is fully detailed in the IM. Applications are available to sophisticated investors and can only be made after obtaining and reviewing the IM. For more information contact: John de la Torre info@australianprime.com

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Discover what living is like at Latitude One by Ingenia Lifestyle by coming along to our Twilight Open Home. View the display homes and resort-style facilities which make this over 55s community gold class all the way.

Join us for our Twilight Open Home

Wednesday 21 October, 4-6pm

Numbers are strictly limited so please RSVP to Sheree by 19 October

HOMES NOW SELLING FROM $499,000

RSVP to Sheree Richardson on 0408 295 737 or email srichardson@ingeniacommunities.com.au 4495 NELSON BAY ROAD, ANNA BAY liveinportstephens.com.au *Price is based on owning your own home and leasing the land.

Prices correct at time of printing and subject to change without notice.

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The New Moon on 17 October indicates that even if you think you have all the answers, show some humility as it will gain you greater respect with your loved ones.

With Mercury retrograde until 4 November, it is important that you take off your rose-coloured glasses.

Mercury retrograde is making you feel you have outgrown the status quo so it’s time to roll up your sleeves and throw out anything that you don’t need anymore. The New Moon on 17 October is full of surprises and sheds light on a tricky situation at work.

Others may attempt to lay down

LEO 23 JULY – 23 AUG

SCORPIO 24 OCT – 22 NOV

recognition.

The focus is on short distance travel, siblings and administration work. If you are planning a trip away, you can look forward to an enjoyable time. The New Moon on 17 October is going to be a busy time as everyone is going to be wanting your attention.

The New Moon on 17 October is the ideal time to eliminate anything from your life that is counterproductive.

Mercury retrograde in Scorpio throws you back to a past situation that should have been dealt with some time ago and now needs to be sorted out once and for all.

AQUARIUS 21 JAN – 19 FEB

VIRGO 24 AUG – 23 SEPT

SAGITTARIUS 23 NOV – 21 DEC

An opportunity to boost your income could come your way and this will do wonders not only for your bank balance but also for your self-esteem. The New Moon on 17 October could present some golden opportunities for the future if you are open to them.

Mercury retrograde indicates a need for solitude, especially if you have difficult relationship issues to deal with or your energy levels are low and need recharging. The New Moon on 17 October is the ideal time to pull out all the stops to dazzle workmates with your performance.

ideal time for getting together with people who make you feel young at heart. If an alliance has recently ended, you can now start to look to the future with confidence and in the knowledge that there are better times ahead.

TAURUS 21 APR – 21 MAY The pattern of the planets this month suggests that you will be having a lot of dealings with the boss or people of influence and this could be of enormous benefit to you. The New Moon on 17 October will be a highly productive time at work and at home.

GEMINI 22 MAY – 21 JUNE The planetary picture encourages you to enlarge your social circle, so this is an ideal time to follow up on any opportunities to join a group of

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The 17 October New Moon indicates your previous efforts will receive

A new circle of friends is waiting in the wings, but first you need to let go of anyone negative who represents your old way of life. The New Moon on 17 October is an ideal time to communicate with those far away or to plan a future trip.

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ANTENNAS

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HUNTER VALLEY

ANTENNA SERVICE • • • • •

Free Quotes • 30 years experience • pensioner discounts • all areas

0422 622 264 Lic no. 202694C

BRICKLAYERS

AV BROWN BRICKLAYING FREE QUOTES!

Retaining Walls • Fences • New Homes

PHONE ADAM 0414 311 720 Lic 236513C

BUILDERS D + J MILLER CONSTRUCTIONS

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

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

No job too big or small!

FREE quotes!

Honest + reliable service!

Phone Daryl 0400 117 867 OR 4920 7526

Phone Matt: 4971 6762 0414 941 922 B.L.N.179648C

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

Extensions Renovations Decks

HUNTER BUILDING AND BATHROOMS RENOVATIONS • Full bathroom renovation from start to finish • Small renovations, decks and patios

AIR CONDITIONING SERVICES REFRIGERATION & AIR CONDITIONING

Servicing Newcastle and Lake Mac region

To get your business listed NW0273

ABN 27697651570 Artick:AU46521

call 0413 017 353

Servicing Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

M 0423 523 315 Email anruca@bigpond.com

Free Quotes

COLLECTABLES

Licence No: 167510c

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

Call 0409 854 388

nathan@nathanbrownbuilding.com.au

AWNINGS

Julie.h@newcastleweekly.com.au

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huntervalleyantennaservice.com.au

Call Julie on 0413 017 353 or email

Air conditioning: • Supply • Installation • Servicing

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

Digital Antenna Installations & Repairs Poor Reception Area Specialist Digital TV Fault Detection External Outlets All Work Guaranteed

Call ALAN WRIGHT 0412 782 202

To get your business listed

GET YOUR HOME SUMMER READY

NBB Nathan Brown Building

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Antennas . . . . . . . . . .

Awnings . . . . . . . . . .

Bathroom Renovations .

Bricklayers . . . . . . . . .

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

Collectables . . . . . . . .

Computer Repairs . . . .

Concreting . . . . . . . . .

Decking. . . . . . . . . . .

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

Electrical . . . . . . . . . .

Gardening . . . . . . . . .

Guttering. . . . . . . . . .

Gyprocking . . . . . . . .

Home Maintenance . . .

Landscaping & Design .

Painting . . . . . . . . . .

Plumbing. . . . . . . . . .

Pressure Cleaning . . . .

Removalists . . . . . . . .

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

Rubbish Removals . . . .

Shade Sails. . . . . . . . .

Tiling . . . . . . . . . . . .

Tree Services . . . . . . .

Contact 0413 017 353 E Julie.h@newcastleweekly.com.au

COINS Buying & Selling Australian + World: Coins, Notes, Stamps & Medals

Penny Lane Market Place

Call Danny on 0401 068 616 Or Suzanne on 0401 656 145

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We Come To You!

GYPROCKING

ELECTRICIAN

MG PLASTERING

• Licensed, Experienced and reliable • All types of Electrical work including rewires

> Computer Repairs & Upgrades > Computer Tuition > Friendly & Affordable Help

Lic No EC38503

0421 750 216

Daniel Curran - Senior Technician info@danscomputers.com.au www.danscomputers.com.au

Qualified in all aspects of

GYPROCK AND PLASTERING

– NO JOB TOO SMALL – Patch-up specialists.

PLEASE PHONE PETER BERGHOFER

0429 696 215

PHONE MICK 0419 977 039

NW0001

Dan’s Mobile Computer Service

Lic 251316c

GYPROCKING

CONCRETING

PRO-CONCRETING

Licenced Electrician Quality Work Guaranteed Pensioner Discounts

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

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

“Reliable & On-Time”

0410 312 247

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DECKING BriteDeck NextGen Titanium

HOME MAINTENANCE

GARDENING LAWN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Lawn mowing • Pruning Hedging • Weed spraying • Garden Care • Friendly service & very reliable.

• •

NW0303

THE WORLD’S MOST ADVANCED DECK

Jeff Baran 0402 902 377

LANDSCAPING & DESIGN

JACKS ALL THINGS GARDENING AND LANDSCAPING

• No Repeating Patterns - uniquely stunning and eco friendly - available in 3 colours • Australian owned - backed by 30 year warranty

Jack 0427 807 930

DOORS

Dezigna Retaining Walls NW0504

• 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

• Carbonised Double Protective ASA Coating unmatched durability and maintenance free

Call 1300 162 867 for a free sample

jack_shaz@bigpond.com

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Lic L10548

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

Call Mike 0413 686 757

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

Call Terry 4954 0309 or 0414 540 309

NW0062

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

Specialising in: • Retaining Walls and • Decking • Paving • Fencing www.dezignaretainingwalls.com

CARDIFF GUTTERING SPECIALIST

02 4023 7547 02 4023 7547

LIC NO. 77284C

ALL WORK GUARANTEED • FREE QUOTES • ALL AREAS

NW0985

Mick Dunley

Pensioner discounts

Call Bill 0401 624 029

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

Lic No: 132271C

New Work Renovations Pre Paint Repairs Small jobs

To book your space, call Julie on 0413 017 353 or email Julie.h@newcastleweekly.com.au

NW0046

NW0070

ELECTRICAL

NW1100

COMPUTER REPAIRS

Contact 0413 017 353 E Julie.h@newcastleweekly.com.au

Trades & Services Guide PRESSURE CLEANING

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

• Driveways, Patios, Paths, Retaining Walls, Roofs • Houses (Soft Wash), Mould and Algae Removal • Graffiti Removal • Commercial Grade Equipment • Hunter Water Restriction Level 1 Compliant

Over 35 Years Painting Experience Keith Minton

Highly Decorated Painting Services

Prompt • Pristine • Professional

FREE QUOTES

Interior + exterior painting + decorating NW0253

CALL Robert 0449 019 166 Nathan 0431 754 132 ABN 55757066216 Work up to $5000

PLUMBING

S HADE SAILS

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.

Licence No L13318

Plumber • Drainer • Gasfitter Water saver specialists • Taps • Toilets

Dave Knight

Email: lfulwood@yahoo.com

www.movewithben.com.au

0421 321 458 0416 152 422

FREE

www.oziwi.com.au

EMAIL: oziwiroofi ng@gmail.com

ROOF

NW0132

Lic No: 261305C

WALL & FLOOR TILER

QU O TES

Licence No. 12585DC ABN: 80 359 814 572

Lic. No. 73493C

Dennis 0412 453 317

CARDIFF

PLUMBING

Lic no 112440c

Call Mark Kehoe

0414 582 337

To get your business listed in the Trades & Services Guide,

Call Julie on 0413 017 353

RIGHT AS RAIN ROOFING

Lic L10548 NW0063

Quality Workmanship in all aspects of Tiling, Bathrooms, Renovations, Floors, Kitchens, Patios Etc.

ATTENTION TRADIES

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

My License is your guarantee of a QUALITY JOB

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

Presentation Plus No Job Too Small Free Measure & Quote

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

ABN:85885522834

TILING

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

PHONE BRICE OR MANDY

REPAIRS

Mob: 0418 686 472

Julie.h@newcastleweekly.com.au

Leigh Fulwood | 0412 536 529

NW1363

• Blocked Drains • Hot Water Systems • Water Jetter • Drain Camera • Maintenance • Renovations • Diagnostic Expert

To book your space, email

Clear blinds and privacy screens • Canopies and Covers Canvas and Upholstery • Uholsterer/Marine Trimmer New PVC & Shade Sails

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

24 Hour Service

4954 0309 • 0414 540 309

sails and repairs

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

Newcastle

Phone Terry Slupik - All areas

0412 510 111 or 4933 5280

ROOFING

Dave Knights Plumbing Services

Big or small, we do it all!

ABN 99603917455

FREE QUOTES!

ARE YOU MOVING?

0415 333 883

ALL AREAS Ph/Fax: 4958 1658 Pensioner discounts Lic No. L3569 No job too big or small

0475 434 202

NW0923

Hot Water Systems | Gas and Electric

Call Anthony

SHADE SAILS

Call Alan

NW0341

Cherry Plumbing

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

REMOVALISTS

NW0433

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

Courteous and Professional, Fully Insured…

• All roof repairs & renewal

• No job too big or small • Quality tradesman

Service guaranteed Ph Shane 4959 6091 Mob 0410 564 044

NW0054

Lic No: 18545C

NW0058

0402 923 984 OR 4955 4677

RUBBISH REMOVAL

NW1293

PRESSURE CLEANING SERVICE

NW1153

PAINTER HANDYman

RUBBISH REMOVALS

NWC0628

PAINTING

Book your advert on 0413 017 353

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Contact 0413 017 353 E Julie.h@newcastleweekly.com.au

Trades & Services Guide BTS TREE SERVICES

• 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

---------- Palm & Hedge Trimming Specialist ---------• Stump service • Free quotes • Pensioner discounts • Fully insured • All tree work & pruning • Arborist • Prompt reliable service

40 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE NO JOB TOO SMALL OR LARGE

Tree Removal • Stump Grinding Pruning and Crown Maintenance

Mobile: 0408 681 866 Phone Ian: 4948 6551 benny57@bigpond.net.au

NW0015

Serving TH E HUNTER

Tree Lopping specialists

TREE SERVICES

NW0418-V17

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

Where there’s a wool, there’s a way In remote Western Australia, two estranged brothers, Colin (Sam Neil) and Les (Michael Caton), are at war.

Raising separate flocks of sheep descended from their family’s prized bloodline, the two men work side by side yet are worlds apart.

When Les’ prize ram is diagnosed with a rare and lethal illness, authorities order a purge of every sheep in the valley.

While Colin attempts to stealthily outwit the powers that be, Les opts for angry defiance. But can the warring brothers set aside their differences and have a chance to reunite their family, save their herd, and bring their community back together?

Catch the Aussie drama in cinemas 29 October!

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My favourite happy place is my home. A space to be creative, to meditate, to laugh and replenish. I love walking through the door after a long day to my Border Collie “Bogart” and my partner to greet me with hugs. I am very lucky!

SURFING I feel most at peace in the water, especially the ocean. Since discovering surfing again at 25, it has allowed me to form a whole new connection to water and life below. I love how alive it makes me feel and how it teaches me to observe and trust.

GARDENING

Melissa McCabe

CORETHICS FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Born and raised in Newcastle, Melissa has been involved in social and environmental activism for over 10 years.

Her love for the planet and people began at the ripe age of 11 when she delivered a “keep Port Stephens clean and green” speech to the council chambers. Melissa was successful in securing a start-up grant though the University of Newcastle’s Centre for 21st Humanities in 2016 and Pitchfest in 2018. This enabled her to undertake field research into the impacts of mass tourism on land rights, water depletion and pollution in Bali, Lombok, and Sumbawa in Indonesia. As the Founder, Executive Director, and Consultant for Corethics, Melissa’s vision is to empower fashion designers who choose to manufacture offshore in developing countries. She will host a film fundraiser #waterforbali on 24 October at Event Cinemas Kotara.

I’ve always had a love for the planet.

So, gardening is a natural extension of my passion for organic growing practices and combining my zero-waste approach to food. There is something magical about growing a plant from seed, tending to it, and then whipping it up into a delicious dish.

BALI I have travelled to Bali almost a dozen times as a tourist and, more recently, for work with Corethics. I love the layers of culture, chaos, consciousness, religion, and natural landscapes. It is a real melting pot of beauty and heartbreak that drives me to advocate on matters that need attention.

CONNECTION Human connection is second to none. There is something special about sharing life’s journey with another person, a stranger, a friend, a family member. I love learning about others culture, religion, philosophy, and life experience. These connections have given me a deeper understanding of unity.

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Bowral 48 | Box Hill Display Centre

Live life on a grand scale Introducing The Bowral 48.

This country-inspired Hamptons home features expansive spaces for living and entertaining, including a butler’s pantry, spectacular master suite, children’s activity room, home theatre, sitting room/den, four bathrooms and an attic that doubles as a multi-purpose area suited for a growing family.

Bowral 48 Living | Box Hill Display Centre

Spacious one level living at its finest.

New Bowral 48 on Display Call 13 63 93 or visit clarendon.com.au * Conditions apply. Image is for illustrative purposes only and may contain items that are not included in the standard specification or supplied by Clarendon Homes.

Clarendon Homes (NSW) Pty Ltd. BL2298C ABN 18 003 892 706. 08/20

Bowral 48 Kitchen | Box Hill Display Centre

Billy’s Lookout 57 Pitt Street Teralba NSW 2284 Tel. 8850 9169

Harvest

5 Seasons Circuit Chisholm NSW 2322 Tel. 8850 9987

Thornton

14 Darlaston Avenue Thornton NSW 2322 Tel. 8850 9160

Waterford County 36 Settlers Boulevard Chisholm NSW 2905 Tel. 8850 9165