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From the editor Halloween's origins are believed to date back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. The Celts, who lived 2,000 years ago, celebrated their New Year on 1 November.

They thought that the night prior - 31 October - was a time when the boundary between the living and dead became blurred.

Since then, Halloween has, of course, turned into an American tradition and spread to other parts of the world.

Like many events, it will be celebrated very differently in 2020. If you plan to trick-or-treat, NSW Health recommends staying in your suburb (instead of visiting well-known 'treat streets' that attracts crowds); celebrate outside - don't go to people's front door; stay in small household groups; only take treats that are individually wrapped; and don't share costumes or costume face masks.

This week's cover promotes an inaugural event that gets into the spirit of Halloween while also caring for the environment.

The Halloween Beach Clean-up for Planet Lovers, which is on this Saturday at Nobbys, will provide information on the devastating impact of plastics and show how to live sustainable lifestyles.

Read more about the clean-up on page 16.

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Cooking up companionship Mr Perfect barbecue supports men’s mental health

Kennel cough rife in region Former vet nurse warns of imminent outbreak

Sophie’s vital role for kids with cancer The Great Cycle Challenge ambassador’s story

Robinson departs jets to join rivals Jets Head Coach Carl Robinson moves to Western Sydney

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Planet Warrior Education Directors Aimee Bowman and Hollie Newman ahead of this year’s Halloween Beach Clean-up. See cover story, page 16. Shot on location at Nobbys Beach.

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THE ECONOMIC RECOVERY PLAN This year hasn’t been easy. And recovery will take time.

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news Mr Perfect cooks up companionship Life has its challenges for Fredric Holten.

After living through childhood trauma, he now deals with post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and depression.

“I’ve spent the past 20 months working through those issues in a proactive way with professionals, as well as with public and private hospitals, and I’m happy to say I’m in an okay place,” Mr Holten said.

While he had access to professional help, Mr Holten wanted a more casual way to connect with others who were experiencing similar situations to him.

That’s when he was introduced to ‘Mr Perfect.’

Founded by Terry Cornick, Mr Perfect is a grassroots pre-crisis charity that brings men together at barbecues in local parks across Australia to encourage better mental health.

“One of my mental health professionals told me about Mr Perfect, so I went onto the Facebook site and ended up having a telephone conversation with founder Terry, who I found to be a very inspirational man,” Mr Holten said.

The barbecues were suggested as a way of

reducing Mr Holten’s isolation, something he said many with mental illness experience.

“One of the areas I found there was a lack of support in was casual support for men,” he said.

“There was no real group where you can get together in a casual way and chat, apart from online, and I needed personal connection, as with PTSD you isolate yourself, and with anxiety and depression, people isolate themselves.

“The more we isolate, the less likely we are to get help, we sit at home and ruminate over the challenges, we think we’re not good enough, so to be able to come along and get outdoors would be a win in their day-to-day life.

“I made contact to find out if there was a barbecue for Maitland and was advised by the founder, Terry, that there had been none since March as the host had fallen ill.

“I said: ‘Cool I will host them’ and I put my hand up for it.”

Mr Cornick grew up with mental health challenges, but it wasn’t until he was 30 that he realised he needed professional help.

It was at the same time he realised social

Fredric Holten is hosting the Mr Perfect barbecue in Maitland in November. Photo: Peter Stoop

connections for men his age usually drop with many not having important discussions.

“I told my mates what was happening and they said they were experiencing something similar,” Mr Cornick said.

“So, I put an ad on Gumtree for a catchup and 40 people turned up.

“We kicked the footy and sat around and chatted, something I had not done for years.

“That kind of morphed into the barbecues, which we did in parks in Sydney, and then we had people from different locations set up their own.”

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news Kennel cough running rife, warns former vet nurse Former vet nurse Sharon Kelly says she hasn’t seen an outbreak of kennel cough like this one in a very long time.

The owner of K9 comfort believes Newcastle and Lake Macquarie are experiencing a spike in the number of cases of the condition.

Ms Kelly, who has worked within the animal health sector for more than 20 years, is warning pet owners they need to be aware of the risks and vaccinate their four-legged friends immediately.

“As a vet nurse I would see a couple of cases a week and there would always be a few more around school holidays,” she said.

“I’ve talked to lots of vets in the region lately and they’re inundated, seeing six to eight cases a day, and you know how many clinics there are

in and around Newcastle. That’s a lot of kennel cough.”

Ms Kelly said the recent school holidays meant owners and pets had travelled more than usual, inadvertently increasing their risk of infection.

“There have been more people out and about at dog parks, people have had their pets in boarding, and in general more socializing has taken place.”

Kennel Cough, or Canine Infectious Tracheobronchitis, is airborne making it highly contagious.

“It’s carried in droplets of saliva,” she said.

“Dogs share a ball, they walk past a fence and another dog barks at them.

“I think water bowl sharing is not ideal either.”

Sharon Kelly with her Rhodesian Ridgeback Doug at Cameron Park. Photo: Peter Stoop

The signs of kennel cough, Ms Kelly says, are hard to ignore.

“The cough is because they have so much mucus and they’re trying to bring it up,” she said.

“They may get a fever and lack of appetite, but it’s the hacking cough that is most upsetting.”

The infectious condition is similar to the flu in humans, requiring an annual vaccination which takes up to two weeks before being effective, Ms Kelly said.

“Just like we get vaccinated and can still get a small dose of flu, the kennel cough vaccine doesn’t cover every single strain out there but it’s your best protection.

“Get your dog vaccinated, if you’re going to take your dog to a park avoid the fenced-in parks.

“Take your pet to a secluded, outof-the-way park, take your own water bowl and keep them away from other dogs until this has gone.”

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Historic signing welcomed Aboriginal Elder Uncle Bill Smith says an historic signing is about making footprints in time.

The respected community member believed the Memorandum of Understanding, signed at Yamuloong in Garden Suburb last week, would pave a way forward for Aboriginal people in Lake Macquarie and across the Hunter.

The arrangement brings together land provided by Biraban Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC) and medical care services provided

by Awabakal.

“This is the most sacred moment of all,” Uncle Bill said at the gathering.

“Not the one behind, not the one in front, but right now because you made a decision to stand together.”

Awabakal deputy chair Ray Smith said the facility, which would provide culturally safe aged care

services, had been a goal within the local Aboriginal community for a long time.

“We are excited about the development and about the partnerships it creates,” he said.

“It’s time to step up. This is our opportunity to build bridges and go forward together.

“We want to create a great space for our elders and their families. “[The facility] will include bush tucker gardens, permaculture, we’ll grow our own vegetables, and build a multi-purpose centre where the people can meet with their family and host gatherings.”

The site for the aged care facility is yet to be finalised but Gidgee Group Chief Executive Sean Gordon, who will project manage the build, says west of Toronto is most likely.

“We’re looking at land holdings

Aboriginal Elder and respected community member Uncle Bill Smith welcomed last week’s historic Memorandum of Understanding signing. Photo: NSW Aboriginal Land Council

in Awaba, west of Toronto, between Toronto and the M1,” he said.

Mr Gordon added the group, which specialised in partnerships advocating for improved outcomes for Indigenous people, had been working on a draft scope for six months.

“If all goes well, we’d like to see the doors of the facility open in three years,” he said.

Stage one will be the creation of a residential care facility. This will be followed by provisions for

independent living.

NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) Councillor Abie Wright, who attended the event, said the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding was a symbolic commitment to the community’s elders.

“Today is an historic moment for our community,” he said.

“This is for the next generation and it means we are on the right path.”

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The term ‘resident-centered care’ is used a lot in the aged care sector. But what does it really mean? In this article, we explore what resident-centred care is designed to achieve and how leading aged care provider, SummitCare, is putting its principles into practice.

The concept of resident-centred care is not new to responsible nursing home managers and operators. It describes the conscious and considered ways that enhance all dimensions of a resident’s health and wellbeing, from their physical health to their intellectual stimulation, creativity and spirituality, to their ability to make choices about how they want to live.

SummitCare has been practising resident-centred care since opening the Wentworth Convalescent Nursing Home in New South Wales in 1966.

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family and support situations, interests and lifestyles.’ “Each of homes creates engaging programs for all residents to participate in if they choose, be it a simple walk and talk group, a visit from local school kids, a cooking lesson or art therapy,â€? adds Michelle. “Residents and their families can be assured that there is something for everyone with a variety of options in place to suit speciďŹ c needs, interests and abilities.â€? “We immerse ourselves in our residents’ worlds so that we see the person, and ďŹ nd as many ways as possible for them to feel valued and happy in an aged care environment.â€? “At every stage they are with us, we are committed to supporting our residents to enjoy healthy, happy, safe and fulďŹ lling experiences in our homes,â€? says Michelle. “Our commitment to residentcentred care means everything to us and is at the heart of everything we do.â€?

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Hunter Volunteer of the Year winner Geraldine Moran.

Centre for Hope Founder Geraldine Moran has again been recognised for her efforts in the local community.

The 2016 Lake Macquarie Citizen of the Year is the latest recipient of The Centre for Volunteering’s Hunter Volunteer of the Year Award in the adult category.

Ms Moran admitted to tearing up when the announcement was made. “There’s so many people doing such great work, and I’m thankful to be recognised,� she said. “Awards like this are a great reminder of the work volunteers do – we need to remember that volunteers come from all walks of life and, no matter if they’re a primary school student or a senior citizen, we should never underestimate the impact they have on the community.�

Ms Moran credited her win to the whole Centre for Hope team, explaining that the services provided were the result of a collective effort. “We’re quiet about what we do, so it’s such a privilege to be recognised, but it’s definitely a team effort,� she said.

Ms Moran founded Centre for Hope in 2011 to offer support

services for young indigenous and non-indigenous people and has consistently given up to 50 hours of her time every week to the cause.

As a result, she has helped deliver over 3,000 coaching sessions for more than 4,000 students.

Ms Moran also supports programs such as One Voice Mob Choir, Wheels of Hope, and the drop-in centres in Windale and Tanilba Bay – and she isn’t slowing down any time soon.

With COVID-19 impacting how Centre for Hope delivers its services, Ms Moran said she and the team have made a few changes this year. “We now have our own coffee cart service, Third Sector Espresso,� she said. “We’re using the cart to offer pop-up drop-in sessions since we can’t attend schools – we’re planning on travelling out to Wallsend and Lemon Tree Passage weekly to meet with those young people who need our support. “But, once COVID-19 is over, we hope to employ young people – school leavers and pre-school leavers – to run this cart. This will equip them with barista training and much-needed work experience.�

Ms Moran said it was important for local volunteers to continue offering support in an active and safe way, since there’s still people that need the help. “We’ve been delivering food, sanitary products, and cleaning supplies to families in need with our Hampers From The Heart project – this isn’t a service we’ve offered before but the pandemic has changed the parameters in which we work,� she said. “It allows us to continue actively helping out, without putting anyone’s health at risk.�

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Sophie Wigman (middle) with her mum Amanda, brother Alex and her dad Michael at their home in Birmingham Gardens. Photo: Peter Stoop

Little Sophie’s important role for kids with cancer A cycling challenge is proving to be a big test of strength for Aussies but, in comparison to what Newcastle’s three-year-old Sophie Wigman is facing, it is no great feat.

Sophie has spent the last few months fighting for her life against pre-B acute lymphoblastic leukemia – an aggressive, fast-growing type of blood cancer.

What started as some high temperatures and lethargy earlier this year turned into something much more sinister.

Her mum Amanda knew something was not right and, after a trip to the emergency department, blood tests indicated that she had leukemia.

It threw the family’s world upside down.

Amanda, her husband Michael and their six-year-old son Alex had to join Sophie on an unimaginable battle.

Since March, the sweet little girl has faced intense

chemotherapy, six lumbar punctures, more than 50 blood tests, 28 days of steroids, three blood transfusions, two MRIs, and a million other pokes and prods.

“When we got the diagnosis, it was just like a nightmare,” Amanda says.

“I just wanted to wake up from it all and think: ‘Oh that was just a bad terrible dream’.

“I remember thinking: ‘She’s going to die right here’, and I couldn’t hug her or touch her.

“She had just shut off from us, she was feeling so sick.”

Amanda adds that, since diagnosis, it has been very hard.

“It’s the not knowing if she is going to relapse – that is always playing on your mind and I guess the unpredictability of it all,” she says.

“If she gets a temperature, she has to go to hospital; she has such a low immunity, so it happens frequently.

“We will be happily doing

our own thing but then all of a sudden she’ll go downhill.”

Despite some incredibly tough days, Amanda says Sophie still manages to smile through it all.

Having faced cancer herself, she knows what Sophie is going through.

As a teenager Amanda fought Hodgkin’s Lymphoma – another type of blood cancer that begins in the white blood cells called lymphocytes.

Amanda says it’s a club you never want to be in and adds research is vital to help people through it.

So, when the Children’s Medical Research Institute reached out to the family to see if Sophie would be an ambassador for its Great Cycle Challenge, Amanda did not give it a second thought.

“It’s just such a good cause,” Amanda says.

“They are working on what

cancer means for the future and hopefully it is less of a big deal than what it is now.

“Any type of exposure for this terrible disease is great, and to think that Sophie is helping to raise funds is amazing.”

The Great Cycle Challenge calls on participants to raise funds while cycling throughout the month of October.

The challenge can be done anywhere, with cyclists able to choose the distance they want to cover while calling for people to donate to the cause.

Children’s Medical Research Institute’s scientist Dr Tony Cesare says money raised will provide his laboratory with funding for vital research.

Visit the greatcyclechallenge. com.au for more information.

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Hunter River sand a viable option for Stockton Beach Sand from the south arm of the Hunter River could be the key to helping replenish Newcastle’s ravaged Stockton Beach.

City of Newcastle plans to meet with the Hunter and Central Coast Development Corporation and Regional NSW to explore the option following a meeting of the Deputy Premier’s Stockton Beach Taskforce.

Stockton Community Liaison Group Chair, Barbara Whitcher, said she supported the initiative.

“This news was received well at [a recent] Stockton Community Liaison Group Meeting and we look forward to further updates,” she said.

Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes said the taskforce was making positive progress on achieving mass sand nourishment for Stockton Beach.

“Since June last year City of Newcastle has spent more than

$3 million on emergency works associated with protecting coastal assets and property from erosion at Stockton Beach, including sandbagging and safety measures,” Cr Nelmes said.

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The investment in this technology is expected to offset the need for ongoing emergency response works at Barrie Crescent and for the two buried terminal protection structures on Stone Street and Griffith Avenue.

City of Newcastle claims the move will save the community $2.45 million and buy time for the taskforce to achieve mass sand nourishment.

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news Turning orange to support global women’s campaign There’s a saying that goes ‘many hands make light work’.

The women at Zonta and Lake Macquarie City Council are hoping their hands will help make a positive difference to the lives of local women during this year’s annual 16 Days of Activism campaign.

The pair have partnered to produce a poster with emergency contact numbers that will be displayed in all council facilities for the next three months.

Bright orange in colour, the posters will include the phone numbers of counselling services, homelessness support, domestic violence, legal aid and mental health support services.

Zonta Club of Hunter Newcastle chairperson Jill Maclachlan said the joint initiative was about playing a

part in a global movement.

“Now, more than ever, it’s essential we work together to end violence against women and girls,” she said.

“Being in parks, public toilets and libraries, we’re hoping the posters will become a useful resource to a woman when she needs it.”

Lake Macquarie City Council community planner Jess Salvador said the timing of the campaign was also no accident.

“We know that this time of year is particularly stressful,” she said.

“In the three months leading up to Christmas there is traditionally an increase in violence, and we see an increase in women accessing our services. This campaign is aimed at supporting women by letting them know exactly where to go for help.”

Zonta Club of Hunter Newcastle’s Jill Maclachlan and Wendy Muskin and Lake Macquarie City Council’s Jess Salvador with the 16 Days of Activism posters. Photo: Peter Stoop

Ms Salvador said this year the community faced additional stresses due to COVID-19.

“Police in Lake Macquarie have been responding to eight cases of DV (domestic violence) a day during COVID,” she said.

“We know that, when women experience domestic violence, the children also suffer, and we want to change that.”

The emergency contact numbers will be displayed on posters at all of

the council’s public facilities.

“The posters also mark the start of the 16 Days of Activism campaign and will finish with the Clock Tower in Newcastle being lit up for three days,” Ms Maclachlan said.

The United Nations global campaign, 16 Days of Activism hopes to raise awareness about women’s rights violations.

The event will go from 25 November to 10 December.

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cover story Spooky spirit to drive clean-up Planet warriors will don capes, crowns, and costumes this Saturday to help fight plastic pollution in Newcastle.

The volunteers are set to land at Nobbys Beach to pick up rubbish for an inaugural Halloween Beach Clean-up.

Planet Warrior Education – an organisation that brings science, sustainability, and the United Nations’ global goals to children – is behind the event.

Directors Hollie Newman and Aimee Bowman are hopeful the clean-up will raise awareness of the issue.

Hollie says participating in the event is a small action that may provoke positive change.

“One of our key messages is that size doesn’t equal importance, being small doesn’t mean your actions aren’t meaningful and that’s

something we really try and get people to understand – one person can absolutely make a difference,” she says.

Aimee adds Planet Warrior Education’s work is all about empowering young minds to help the future of the planet. “[It] is all about empowering children and teaching them about sustainability and making better choices for the future of the planet,” she says.

“Kids are so innocent; we have such a great opportunity to have a positive impact.”

The pair’s work has seen 123 students, including some from the UK and Japan, sign up for their online education platform.

“We’re bringing together kids or young minds to collaborate, be creative and ask questions in a really safe space where they feel like they

Planet Warrior Education Directors Aimee Bowman and Hollie Newman in costume at Nobbys Beach ahead of their Halloween Beach Clean-up. Photo: Peter Stoop

can express themselves and have a positive effect on the environment,” Hollie says.

The program provides students aged between eight and 15 with an all-inclusive learning platform that covers outer space, Earth, climate change, sharks, and more.

The pair believe it is important for children to learn about these topics.

“Kids are going to be our future leaders, change drivers, scientists, and discoverers,” Hollie says.

“If they grow up caring about the natural world and having a deeper connection to everything, the decisions they start to make later in life are going to be environmentally friendly.

“I think that is how we build a sustainable future.”

The Halloween Beach Cleanup will take place on Saturday 24 October from 10.30am.

For more information go to planetwarrior.com.au.

- Elizabeth Symington

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Former Jets coach Carl Robinson during the A-League clash between Newcastle and Melbourne Victory back in February. Photo: Getty Images

Newcastle Jets head coach Carl Robinson and his assistant Kenny Miller have departed the embattled club to take up roles with A-League rivals Western Sydney Wanderers.

Robinson joined the Jets in

February and oversaw a turnaround in form, guiding the previously struggling side to six wins, three draws and a loss during his 10 games in charge.

However, the Wanderers targeted the 44-year-old Welshman after sacking Jean-Paul de Marigny, who was only given the top job on a permanent basis three months ago, last week.

Robinson said he enjoyed his time at Newcastle and wished the club success in the future.

“I loved working alongside [Chief Executive] Lawrie McKinna and

from the members and fans was great from the day I walked through the door.”

McKinna said that, while the club wanted Robinson and Miller to remain in Newcastle, “circumstances out of our control” meant Wanderers were able to present an opportunity to the pair for them to explore.

“There was an agreement in the contract which dictated that if any approaches were made for Carl over the course of his three-year deal, we had to notify him of the interest,” McKinna said.

“They asked for the chance to

reports first surfaced of him looking to offload the Jets back in May 2019 and he has since been negatively impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.

A Chinese-linked investment firm was allegedly close to agreeing to a deal in September, only to pull out at the last minute.

McKinna said he understood the loss of both Robinson and Miller would disappoint the club’s members and fans who “support us through thick and thin”.

However, he added Newcastle was eager to find a replacement as quickly

[Operations Manager] Joel Griffiths, and all the great people that were involved in the support staff and beyond,” he said.

“The buy-in from the players was fantastic, especially through what was a very tough period with the COVID-19 pandemic, and the support

speak to the Wanderers and, due to the current circumstances at the club, the situation developed.”

The Jets are reportedly in a dire financial position amid the search for a new owner.

Chinese businessman Martin Lee bought the club in 2016 but

as possible.

“The search for a new head coach has already commenced, and we will have more information around this when new ownership is rubber stamped in the near future,” McKinna said.

- Ben Murphy

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Brekkie with a Mexican twist Guzman y Gomez has officially launched its new Brekkie Bundle which consists of a breakfast burrito, regular coffee and a hashbrown, all for $9.50.

With GYG having a 100% clean food menu, they’re free of all the nasties — no added preservatives, added artificial flavours, added colours or unacceptable additives.

The restaurant chain has also opened up its fourth restaurant in the region, this time in Kotara. The store features an epic mural handpainted by up-and-coming Newcastle-based artist Mitch Revs.

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Novelist inspired by Tudor dynasty A Newcastle-based author has penned a sequel in her muchacclaimed young adult Tudor romance series.

Natalie Murray, daughter of the revered SBS football commentator Les Murray, recently released Emmie and the Tudor Queen, the anticipated second instalment to the first book, Emmie and the Tudor King.

She described her series as “an alternate history star crossed romance, [that follows] a high school aged girl to the Tudor period with a fictional Tudor king on the throne as a new twist”.

She added the new book spends more time in the Tudor era and is “full of drama from beginning to end”.

A self-confessed ‘Tudorphile’,

Murray’s fascination with 16th Century England inspired her to author a debut novel in 2019.

Her motivation for the series was to explore how it would be to plant yourself in the Tudor period, in a time more dangerous than the modern day.

The “high octane drama” and “stranger than fiction scenarios” of the time led her to wonder what those events would look like through modern eyes.

Despite the Tudor dynasty being fundamentally different to the modern day, Murray added there are some commonalities.

“The Tudor period was a difficult time for females – girls were destined to marry, expected to be homemakers, and few girls [were] literate unless they were high up [in

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Author and self-confessed ‘Tudorphile’ Natalie Murray at her home in Kilaben Bay. Photo: Peter Stoop

the court life],” she said.

“But there would be [similarities] in more fundamental capacities, of falling in love, finding their place in the world, their appearance, trying to beautify themselves to impress people, and having lasting relationships.”

Murray, who wrote her first story at the age of eight, urged budding authors to pursue their passion as often as possible.

“[Writing] is a way of exploring my inner self, how I feel about the world, the experiences I want to relive and things I yearn to discover,” she said.

“If you want to pursue [writing] professionally, my advice would be read widely, and practice, practice, practice.”

Emmie and the Tudor Queen is available in bookstores and online.

- Calum Thomson

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The show must go on: Festival takes to online stage Musical theatre-loving students will dust off their dancing shoes at the end of this month as a new virtual event is set to celebrate the art they love.

Now in its fifth year, the Junior Theatre Festival (JTF) Australia drew its curtains a few months ago following the declaration of the COVID-19 pandemic, but organisers came up with a solution.

They pivoted their ideas and a special new format will see 800 students from two continents and seven time zones come together at a Virtual Junior Theatre Festival.

Aspiring performers from San Francisco, Chicago and Pittsburgh will have a taste of Newcastle as they join hundreds of other Aussies during the online event.

Festival producer and Newcastle local, Daniel Stoddart, said the team

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was adamant about continuing the event in a bid to provide young people with an opportunity for growth during a tumultuous year.

“With all the COVID restrictions, we were facing the prospect of disappointing hundreds of junior performers,” he said “We knew we had to get inventive about working with available resources to find a way for them to unite for this highly-anticipated annual event.

“Now more than ever, these young people need to be able to express their creativity and feel connected.

“The virtual adjudication process we’ve devised has given them the ideal platform for collaboration, preparing their presentations, even while in lockdown.

“We have three groups joining us

Students at a previous Junior Theatre Festival (JTF) Australia event.

from Victoria and we’re particularly grateful to have been able to give them something to work on and look forward to throughout the long weeks of sustained lockdown they’ve faced.”

The festival will take to the virtual stage at the end of this month, with students set to participate in several activities across Friday 30 October and

Saturday 31 October.

Participants will be mentored by writers, directors, vocal coaches and choreographers from New York.

JTF Australia is part of a global franchise which sees festivals staged in both America and Europe.

The Australian version is the only event to go ahead amid the pandemic.

- Elizabeth Symington

Aussie rock legend Ian Moss will be performing in Newcastle in November as part of the Great Southern Nights Festival.

Great nights to rock region Newcastle is set to be among the 300-plus venues primed to host Great Southern Nights next month.

The 900 gigs featuring more than 2,500 artists is a state government initiative aimed at kick-starting the recovery of live music, hospitality, and tourism industries within NSW. Local shows will include Tones and I performing at Newcastle’s Civic Theatre and Ian Moss at Lizotte’s Restaurant.

Minister for Jobs, Investment

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New initiative to support dementia sufferers Newcastle Libraries has launched a new initiative to support Novocastrians living with dementia in the hope of breaking down the stigma attached to the condition.

The Memory Room uses images and items from the Local History Library to evoke memories in sufferers, and encourage connection through stories and laughter.

The online resource is free to access and easy to navigate. Users can simply click on the photograph they would like to view and it will provide information about the picture, as well as questions to encourage reflective thought and conversation.

Certified art therapist Alice Ropata will also be offering fortnightly face-to-face sessions to

help those impacted by dementia.

The Memory Room workshops are free, and will give the participant access to the Local History collection.

In addition, participants will have the opportunity to view current exhibitions at the Lovett Gallery.

These sessions will offer a chance to connect in-person and journey back in time through storytelling.

According to a 2019 Dementia Australia survey of more than 5,700 participants, 96% didn’t know what to say to friends or relatives suffering from the condition.

A further 74% of those living with dementia said they hadn’t kept in touch as much as they used to.

Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes hopes the inclusive space will

The Memory Room participant Sarah Greentree-Beddow and her mother Sandra Greentree, program facilitator Alice Ropata, and Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes.

change that statistic by encouraging conversation.

“City of Newcastle is committed to creating dementia-friendly programs and library spaces,” Cr Nelmes said.

“Our library staff have received training through Dementia Australia’s Dementia Friends program, so they feel encouraged to help someone living with dementia remain connected and engaged with their local library and community.”

Manager Libraries and Learning Suzie Gately agreed the program has the potential to start

conversations among friends and family.

“A single photograph can elicit powerful memories that allow us to open up with loved ones and share stories of our past,” she said.

“The Memory Room encourages discussion in a friendly and supportive environment, helping to strengthen and maintain a sense of connection with others.”

Interested participants can purchase their free tickets to The Memory Room workshops at newcastle.nsw.gov.au/library.

- Gemma Ferguson

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Athleisure designer Bec Boyle with Jessica Collins and pharmacist David Went.

Face masks raise funds for Jessica Collins Jessica Collins always felt at home in the ocean, so she never expected it to change her life so cruelly.

The former Australian Surf Life Saving representative fractured the C5 vertebra in her neck while surfing with friends at Snapper Rocks in 2018.

She’s now a tetraplegic, and has experienced a long road of rehabilitation, with her family, friends and the community right by her side.

Fundraisers and GoFundMe pages have helped contribute to her treatment costs, the expenses of modifying her family home, even finding a suitable car.

But COVID-19 means no fundraising initiatives have been held this year – until now.

Enter athleisure designer and Novocastrian Bec Boyle.

She’s offered her time and fashion prowess to collaborate with The Jessica Collins Necessitous Circumstances Fund to design masks, which will be sold to raise funds for Jessica.

“I started selling masks in August on my website and Rod Harrison who is the chairman of Jess’ charity contacted me and said what I had done looked really great and could we get together and collaborate,” Bec said.

From there, a partnership was born, with Jessica heavily involved in the design process.

“There’s two prints, one plain black with sunflowers and the

other print is quite vibrant in colour so to me it was important to have multiple prints to increase people’s buying expenditure to help the charity,” Bec said.

Jessica said she loved the designs.

“I like the plain with the sunflowers, that’s my favourite one just because I’m obsessed with sunflowers so I like them to stand out on the black,” she said.

The masks are designed in Newcastle and manufactured in Sydney.

After pharmacist David Went heard about the cause, he wanted to stock them at Terry White Chemmart at Junction Fair.

“Jess and her family approached us to look after her medication while she was undergoing therapy and, obviously, we jumped on board with that without any hesitation,” he said.

“Any chance we get [we] help Jess and the family out through fundraising – we are all for looking after local people and Jess is local, so that’s why we jumped on board.”

The charity will also host a popup shop in Charlestown Square, and is on the lookout for other potential stockists.

The masks will cost $20 each, with all proceeds going directly towards Jess’ expenses.

“The car is definitely number one on the list, they’re so

expensive to buy,” Jessica said.

“You need to buy a brand new vehicle for it then to be modified, which is setting you back about $200,000.”

Surf Life Saving Australia has been a big supporter of Jess and, this summer, has mandated that all patrol members must wear masks.

It’s hoped this requirement will

spark a rush of sales.

“Surf Life Saving Australia has been very good to Jess since her accident, it’s had her for the state and Australian championships as a commentator and was very supportive in that way and will be very supportive in this,” charity chairman Rod Harrison said.

- Emma Murphy

Those ready for summer say ‘eye’ Novocastrians are being warned that when it comes to being sun smart - ‘the eyes have it’, after new findings revealed almost a third of the community forget about their peepers in summer.

Six out of 10 Australians, or 94,828 people in Newcastle, were found to be neglecting their eye health during the brightest season of the calendar, many unaware the sun can cause permanent damage, cataracts and cancer.

While most are concerned about long term damage to their bodies, research showed the eyes tend to be forgotten organs, with just 37% of Australians concerned about the long-term damage to their eyes from the effects of the sun.

Mt Hutton Optometrist, Patricia Vallance, says it’s important that Newcastle residents are educated on both the potential long‐term damage and what they can do to prevent it.

“The reality is that living in Australia means that we can be

exposed to dangerous levels of UV radiation when we’re outside, even when it’s not bright and sunny,” she said.

“While our eyelids are designed to protect our eyes, the skin around our eyes is very thin and contains fragile tissues that can easily be damaged by UV light.

“UV damage to the eye and eyelid can cause serious conditions such as eyelid skin cancers, intraocular melanoma, conjunctival cancers, cataracts, macular degeneration and more.”

Ms Vallance said research also found that almost half of New South Wales residents admited they didn’t wear sunglasses most of the time when they were outdoors.

She suggests applying sunscreen on your eyelids and around your eyes, wearing a wide-brimmed hat, limiting time spent in the sun, understanding family history and regular eye testing to prevent sun damage to eyes.

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Trees in time for Christmas Well, here we are in the middle of spring and we’ve had a little rain, whetting gardeners’ appetites to plant.

The request I receive the most at this time of year, with summer in mind, is for trees for shade.

A reminder though, if a tree grows 10 metres high, it should be planted 10 metres from the house.

A broad definition in the difference between trees and shrubs is that shrubs are generally lower than three metres high, shooting from the ground without developing a trunk.

It is wise before purchasing new trees to find out its mature height and width. Try to visualise what the tree will look like when it is fully grown, check where

the shadow will fall and most importantly, will the fully grown tree interfere with overhead power lines? I believe Ausgrid will serve a notice if a tree is going to encroach on power to your home and ask for it to be pruned.

Take care with soil preparation, it should be well drained, do not plant in clay – prepare before planting with a liquid clay breaker, using a good garden soil for planting.

Dig the hole twice the depth it was in the container, leaving it wide enough to leave space inside the excavation so the roots can spread out. Place a sturdy supporting stake in the hole before the tree is planted.

Let’s consider some smaller growing trees which are ideal for suburban gardens: Wattles are

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My favourite tree is “Teddy

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Desperate renters struggling to find a home disappointed.”

Jill was asked to leave her current property after its owners decided to sell when they found themselves unemployed during COVID-19.

Shockingly, Jill says she was offered a place in a women’s refuge for those escaping domestic violence.

“I didn’t need a refuge,” she said. “I wasn’t fleeing a dangerous partner and my life wasn’t in immediate danger. I told them to save that spot for a woman who was really in trouble.”

Her fortune changed last week, however, when Jill’s rental application was approved for a property in the Maitland area.

“It’s only a six-month lease but I’m just glad we have somewhere to go,” she said.

Jill’s friend, Candice Hodge, however, has not been successful in her search for a home.

The 34-year-old mother of two has been sleeping in her car while she gets more and more desperate for accommodation for herself, her partner and her young family.

Candice says she has exhausted all avenues of assistance after her landlord decided not to renew her lease on their shared property in June.

Since then, her partner, her six-year-old and three-month old baby have been in temporary accommodation while they search for a permanent address.

“We’re desperate,” Candice said.

“I don’t know what else to do.”

Candice and her brood have relied on the generosity of friends, family and charitable organisations for short-term housing for almost four months.

“I don’t care if I have to travel a bit to keep my son at the same school, but I need somewhere permanent,” she said.

“I can’t stay in the car.”

Candice says her six-year-old

Hunter families are struggling to secure a rental property in current conditions.

son has ADHD and her partner, usually the breadwinner, has back pain issues and is on a waiting list for corrective surgery.

“It feels like we’re being punished at the moment,” she said.

“We’ve applied for about 50 houses and been knocked back each

time.

“I’m doing my best. I’ve got money put aside for bond, I’ve got food and my kids are clothed. We just need a place to live.” *Surname withheld for privacy reasons.

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Jill* completed 77 rental property applications before she was eventually successful last week.

The Rutherford resident says she can only guess her applications had been unsuccessful so many times because she is a single mother with five children.

“And there just aren’t enough properties available,” she said.

Her claims are supported by Leah Jay Investment Services Manager Pippa Rowntree, who said uncertainty in the market meant tenants were staying in their current rental longer than usual.

“This means we aren’t getting the usual property turn-over that we would often see throughout the year,” Ms Rowntree said.

“This is in addition to movement from Sydneysiders that no longer need to be in the city to work and are looking to save money.

“People are reassessing their living situations due to employment and lifestyle reasons, plus landlords change of circumstances are seeing some move back into their investment properties, all this means there are fewer properties available.

“Another factor we are seeing is fi rst home buyers edging investors out of the sales market, resulting in fewer new properties available for tenants.”

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“Every phone call has ended in tears lately,” she said.

“Everything I could do – I did.

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• This is a unique ocean view acreage that offers the best of both worlds. Under the Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan (2014) this luscious hectare property with cascading views of our east coast enjoys E4 (Environmental Living) zoning.

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• Currently on the land is a circa 1920s home comprising polished wood floors with three good size bedrooms, main bathroom, functional kitchen and walk in pantry, and lounge room with views of the ocean opening onto a classic federation veranda. Together with a large garage and shed the buildings are neatly tucked at the south western corner of the block. Ideal to live in or rent out while planning and building.

• Stroll 10min along the Fernleigh track to the local hub on Dudley Road to soak in the country style stores as well as excellent coffee, dining and classic pub options.

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celebrity birthday GUY SEBASTIAN 26 October 1981

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The year ahead may be somewhat indecisive for Guy; he is going to need to be firm in his attitude and to keep his belief in himself and his faith strong. He can choose to see the year ahead as an opportunity for growth. He should get as much information as he can to help him make the right decisions before launching into any confusing situations or opportunities. Guy will need to be careful of being too critical with friends and family members.

ARIES 21 MAR – 20 APR

CANCER 22 JUNE – 22 JULY

LIBRA 24 SEPT – 23 OCT

CAPRICORN 22 DEC – 20 JAN

With Mercury retrograde in Scorpio, money could be a contentious issue so don’t be surprised if the temperature between yourself and someone else reaches boiling point. Self-control may be one of your strong suits, but don’t pretend that you have things under control if you don’t.

The focus is on the home and family this month so be prepared to make some changes, especially if you have reached the end of your tether with one family member. A rollercoaster ride may sound exciting, but you could do with something gentler right now.

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whatever goals you set you usually

This is the ideal time to think about where you are going professionally.

You’re well placed to weigh up the pros and cons and work out what your next move should be. If you’re worried about not having the right skills or experience, now’s the time to upskill.

manage to achieve.

TAURUS 21 APR – 21 MAY

LEO 23 JULY – 23 AUG

AQUARIUS 21 JAN – 19 FEB

Watch your P’s and Q’s when expressing yourself this week, especially with colleagues and superiors. On the health front, try taking some gentle exercise and cutting out anything unhealthy from your diet, as this should make a big difference to your energy levels.

With Mercury retrograde, the focus is on relationships with family members and there may be a need to resolve something you have been doing your best to avoid. Happily, you might find it won’t loom anywhere near as large once you have it out into the open.

SCORPIO 24 OCT – 22 NOV

Mercury retrograde indicates you need to be careful of how you deal with friends and colleagues, as someone may not want to cooperate or perhaps they feel left out in some way. While you can’t please everyone all the time, don’t let one person’s negativity deter you from making progress.

GEMINI 22 MAY – 21 JUNE

VIRGO 24 AUG – 23 SEPT

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your life. If you feel you still have so much potential to fulfil, write a list of all the things you want to accomplish.

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You must be careful of being misled or undermined in some way, or of unconsciously sabotaging your own best efforts this week. Trust your instincts and intuitions as you may not get all the answers straight away, but the truth will eventually come to light.

SAGITTARIUS 23 NOV – 21 DEC The spotlight is on your friends and acquaintances. If you work as part of a team, you’ll be in your element as this is a time for team playing. You could be top of everyone’s A list, so if you’re looking for quiet nights in with a good book or TV show, take your phone off the hook.

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HUNTER BUILDING AND BATHROOMS RENOVATIONS

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AWNINGS

BRICKLAYERS

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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

Lic No. 162879c

Phone Matt: 4971 6762 0414 941 922

Call Julie on 0413 017 353 or email Julie.h@newcastleweekly.com.au

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

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Awnings . . . . . . . . . .

Bathroom Renovations .

Bricklayers . . . . . . . . .

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

Computer Repairs . . . .

Concreting . . . . . . . . .

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

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

Electrical . . . . . . . . . .

Gardening . . . . . . . . .

Guttering. . . . . . . . . .

Gyprocking . . . . . . . .

Handyman . . . . . . . . .

Home Maintenance . . .

Landscaping & Design .

Painting . . . . . . . . . .

Plumbing. . . . . . . . . .

Pressure Cleaning . . . .

Removalists . . . . . . . .

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

Rubbish Removals . . . .

Shade Sails. . . . . . . . .

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

Tree Services . . . . . . .

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

Phone Daryl 0400 117 867 OR 4920 7526

B.L.N.179648C

Extensions Renovations Decks Servicing Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

M 0423 523 315 Free Quotes

AIR CONDITIONING SERVICES

Air conditioning: • Supply • Installation • Servicing

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

REFRIGERATION & AIR CONDITIONING

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NBB Nathan Brown Building

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GET YOUR HOME SUMMER READY

NW0449

Email anruca@bigpond.com

call 0413 017 353

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

0422 622 264 Lic no. 202694C

Book your advert on 0413 017 353

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Trades & Services Guide COMPUTER REPAIRS

GYPROCKING

ELECTRICAL

GYPROCKING

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

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JACKS ALL THINGS GARDENING AND LANDSCAPING • 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

Jack 0427 807 930

DECKING

HOME MAINTENANCE

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

Call Terry 4954 0309 or 0414 540 309 GYPROCKING

LANDSCAPING & DESIGN

MG PLASTERING Qualified in all aspects of

GYPROCK AND PLASTERING

Call 1300 162 867 for a free sample

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NW0062

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

• Australian owned - backed by 30 year warranty

ph. 0448 980 180 or 02 4945 1465

CARDIFF GUTTERING SPECIALIST

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GUTTERING

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• No job to big or too small • Residential and Commercial • Specialising in Home sale Preparation

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Alexander Handyman Services

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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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HANDYMAN

NW0088

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GARDENING

Lic No: 132271C

LIC NO. 77284C

ALL WORK GUARANTEED • FREE QUOTES • ALL AREAS

CONCRETING

0410 312 247

Pensioner discounts

Call Bill 0401 624 029

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Mick Dunley

New Work Renovations Pre Paint Repairs Small jobs

– NO JOB TOO SMALL –

Dezigna Retaining Walls

Patch-up specialists.

PHONE MICK 0419 977 039 Lic 251316c

BOOK YOUR SPACE Sliding Door, Window & Wardrobe Repairs Sliding Door, Window & Wardrobe Repairs

02 4023 7547 02 4023 7547

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

Call Julie on 0413 017 353 or email Julie.h@newcastleweekly.com.au

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

Call Mike 0413 686 757

NW0046

DOORS

To get your business listed

call 0413 017 353 35

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

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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

0421 321 458 0416 152 422

EMAIL: oziwiroofi ng@gmail.com

WALL & FLOOR TILER

Lic No: 261305C

QU O TES

Licence No. 12585DC ABN: 80 359 814 572

CARDIFF

PLUMBING

NW0063

Lic L10548

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

Lic no 112440c

NW0132

Mob: 0418 686 472

• All roof repairs & renewal

ROOF REPAIRS

Call Mark Kehoe

0414 582 337

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

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

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

ATTENTION TRADIES

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TILING

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

PHONE BRICE OR MANDY

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

Julie.h@newcastleweekly.com.au

Email: lfulwood@yahoo.com

www.movewithben.com.au

NW1363

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

To book your space, email

Leigh Fulwood | 0412 536 529

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

24 Hour Service

Phone Terry Slupik - All areas

sails and repairs

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

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

Newcastle

4954 0309 • 0414 540 309

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

NW0054

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…

Call Julie on 0413 017 353

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 Book your advert on 0413 017 353

NW0923

Lic No: 18545C

NW0058

0402 923 984 OR 4955 4677

RUBBISH REMOVAL

NW1293

PRESSURE CLEANING SERVICE

NW1153

PAINTER HANDYman

RUBBISH REMOVALS

NWC0628

PAINTING

Or email Julie.h@newcastleweekly.com.au

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

Trades & Services Guide

• 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

BTS TREE SERVICES ---------- 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

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

Tree Removal • Stump Grinding Pruning and Crown Maintenance NW0015

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Tree Lopping specialists

TREE SERVICES

NW0418-V17

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My favourite things

TRAVEL One of my favourite countries to visit is Italy, particularly Rome and the Amalfi coast. Italy is the place I would go if I ever needed to disappear. My soul feels at peace there

READING ROMANCE NOVELS Reading young adult romance. I love things that delve into firsts – the first touch, the first kiss, the first hand holds, it’s such an intense time and something I never get tired of writing about.

Photo: Peter Stoop

SALSA DANCING I walked into salsa dance class at 17 by mistake, and I was offered work at the end of the class by the teacher as I picked it up so quickly.

If I hear the rhythm of salsa, I feel an urge to dance that I can’t quite explain given I have no latin roots.

MY FAMILY

Natalie Murray

I have two children, a five-year-old and an eight-year-old, and a Canadian husband. I lived away from my extended family for 10 years whilst I was in Hong Kong, so it’s lovely that the children are around some of their grandparents.

It has brought some peace to my heart that I didn’t realise was missing.

AUTHOR, MUM, TUDORPHILE

Hunter-based author Natalie Murray, daughter of Aussie football icon Les Murray, has released a highly anticipated sequel in her young adult Tudor romance trilogy. A selfconfessed Tudorphile, Natalie is fascinated with a time she describes as “just high-octane drama”, and imagined what it would be like for “somebody like me transporting myself back there with modern day experiences”. Emmie and the Tudor Queen is set in a fictionalised Tudor period, following teenager Emmie as she goes back in time and falls in love with a young king. This novel spends more time in the Tudor period observing Emmie’s new life. Natalie encourages budding authors to “practice, practice, practice”, recognising that “it can be daunting to write a novel for the first time, so please keep going. It‘s like running a marathon – don’t look back”.

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THE WATER Being near the beach and the lake is very soothing to me, even though I’m not an ocean swimmer and haven’t driven a boat. Where I see or feel water I feel at home – on a soul level I’m connected to the ocean.

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Shown smaller than its impressive actual size of approx. 25cm high.

Powered by AC adapter (included) or 2 “AA” batteries (not included).

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It Move Just flick the switch to see the Thomas Kinkade miniature train circle the base

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Surrounded by 125 acres of parkland and connected by a vibrant community, house and land packages are available from leading builders on level, easy building homesites. Thoughtfully designed cycleways will wind through the estate creating an idyllic living environment for the whole family.

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