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From the editor I’ve just come back from a much-needed break.

I made the most of the week off, starting with a trip to the Central Coast to see my dad and visit the ‘Gosford Glyphs’ – a series of hieroglyphs carved into a hidden rockface in the Brisbane Water National Park. The glyphs have been the source of much debate over the decades, with some locals maintaining a belief in their authenticity while many others, including Egyptologists who have visited the site, adamant they are fake.

One theory is that Australian soldiers, who were stationed in Egypt during World War I, were responsible for the glyphs. I’d definitely recommend a trip to see them if you haven’t already.

Apart from this bushwalk, I also nearly lost a finger playing golf when a huge fish leapt from a water hazard as I tried to retrieve a ball, and started to think about my Christmas shopping (as I’ve mentioned in previous columns, don’t be like me and leave it to the last minute year after year).

This week’s cover and inside story follows a welcome boost to visitor numbers for wineries in the Hunter Valley after being smashed by drought, bushfires, and COVID-19. Read more about how they have bounced back on pages 12 and 14.

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Home-visiting service lends a hand Families grateful for Home Start’s ongoing support

Baths’ lavish garden turns heads Couple delivers classy wedding destination

Dancer moves a step closer to his goal Nine-year-old accepted into Australian ballet program

W-League young gun moves overseas Renee Pountney excited about American adventure

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Bimbadgen Estate receptionist Meg Adams. See cover story, pages 12 and 14. Shot on location in Pokolbin. Photo: Peter Stoop

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news Family service lends a hand Jamie-Lee and Belinda* are more like sisters than client and mentor.

After being paired as part of the Home Start Family Services program 12 months ago, they have since formed a bond they say is now like family.

Home Start Family Services is a home-visiting service based in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie, which matches volunteers with families experiencing a range of social disadvantages.

“They are like surrogate aunties or nannas,” Home Start Funding and Projects Officer, Val Watson, said.

“They’re like an extra pair of hands and eyes.”

Volunteers undertake a training program before being matched with families for home visits that take place at least once a week.

“It might be simple things like

playing with the kids, helping with groceries, going to the park, or taking a load off so mum can do some odd jobs,” Ms Watson said.

“Even allowing mum to relax, or just have a shower in peace, or sit and have a coffee.

“As parents, we tend to normalise things. We say we’re okay and it’s normal and it will get better and it will pass, but it really is okay to ask for help.”

For Belinda, it was her maternal health nurse who referred her to Home Start after she believed she may be experiencing depression.

“I think I answered their questions too well,” she said.

“When they asked me things like: ‘Do you feel tired since you had the baby, and do you cry everyday and do you feel like you need help?’

“I mean, of course I did, I think every mother does.”

Home Start Family Services volunteer Jamie-Lee says being a mentor to Belinda (pictured with 19-month old son Braxton) has given her a new purpose. Photo: Peter Stoop

The single mother-of-three says she’s thankful her honesty led to her meeting Jamie-Lee. “She’s become the best thing for me,” she said.

The pair have been meeting once a week for the past 12 months.

“It started off with doing the groceries together,” Belinda added.

“One of us would hold the baby and the other would push the trolley.

“Now we’ll do anything from meeting at the park for a play, to painting my Nana’s house together.

“We have a lot of jokes together no matter what we do.”

Jamie-Lee, who is similar in age to Belinda, believes the program is a win-win for all involved.

“I think Belinda helps me as much as I help her,” she said.

“She really is like my sister now.”

Home Start was the recipient of two grants earlier this year. The charity was awarded $10,000 in the City of Newcastle Community Boost Grant, as well as a $10,000 Australia Post Community Grant.

Both grants will allow Home Start to sustain its program further. *Surnames withheld.

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news Garden grows into wedding hotspot Sue and Ben Bath enjoy pottering around in the garden – the difference is, theirs is unlike any other.

What started as a hobby, in time, developed into a business, and now The Bath House Garden is one of the Hunter’s premier wedding destinations.

“We have always had gardens around every house we’ve had, but when our children got older, the garden obsession started and we expanded our garden by growing into a paddock,” Ms Bath told the Newcastle Weekly.

That’s when heads started turning, with locals driving by the property at Oakhampton Heights, near Maitland, to see if they could sneak a peek inside the developing oasis.

“We started to get interest from gardening groups and charity days, and realised we loved sharing our garden and it’s evolved from that,” Ms Bath said.

The English country style garden is inspired by the couple’s travels in Europe and France, featuring hedges, stone walls, lavender, roses and water features. It’s hard to believe the entire four-acre property is solely managed by the duo.

However, they do have a little help with lawn

maintenance, thanks to a miniature cow called Ember. Born in the bushfire season last year, Ember arrived unexpectedly when the Baths bought her mother, who, unbeknown to them, was carrying the calf.

The property now offers garden tours and is proving exceptionally popular with gardening clubs.

So much so, they had to build ‘The Garden Room’ for morning and afternoon teas.

“We get caterers in and we do a tour of the garden and tell them a few personal stories on how the garden came together,” Ms Bath said.

Now, the garden is also making a name for itself on the wedding scene.

“It’s for people who are looking for more of a boutique place that’s a bit different and very private with a personal feel,” Ms Bath said.

“When they book here, they get to use all of the gardens, it’s exclusive and private, and we stay well out of the way.”

For those wanting to experience the property, The Bath House Garden is open once a month to the public.

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Sue and Ben Bath in the magical garden they created at Oakhampton Heights. Photo: Peter Stoop

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“People get ideas and inspiration, because our garden flows around our house, it’s broken up into pieces so there’s lots of small gardens to get good ideas from.”

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Surfing the Spectrum founders Aimee Blacker and Tahlia Anderson at Nobbys Beach earlier this year. Photo: Peter Stoop

Surfing charity rides wave of support Newcastle’s Aimee Blacker is thrilled to have been recognised as a local hero this year.

Ms Blacker, who is the co-founder of surf therapy charity Surfing the Spectrum, joins two other Hunterbased representatives in being acknowledged for their important work in the community.

Surfing the Spectrum helps children with autism participate in recreational activities – from which they are often excluded – through providing surf therapy and free surf lessons.

Ms Blacker said she was excited to receive a grant from the Westfield Local Heroes program.

“I’m delighted, it is a great honour to be selected by my local community,” she said.

“The most encouraging part is knowing the community is supporting what you’re doing, it’s encouraging and motivating.

“I suppose what [resonates] is statistics like 80% of Australians know somebody with autism, it impacts a lot of people’s lives, [and] most people can relate.”

The charity currently caters for 150 families that attend each event in the Hunter Region, and the grant could provide a boost to the organisation’s intake. “[It] feels like we’re at capacity now, but we’ve felt the big need over the past 12 months,” Ms Blacker said.

“And, support like that from Westfield Local Heroes is going to go a long way to helping us reach more people.

“While 80% of Australians know an autistic person, only 4% of the autistic population feel supported.”

Ms Blacker added that the grant would allow Surfing the Spectrum to finish the development of a training program for surf schools.

“That is why funding for our volunteer training programs are so valuable,” she said.

“It gives us a chance to forge stronger and more cohesive communities.”

Apart from Ms Blacker, the other Westfield Kotara winners were Monica Halliday, who founded the not-for-profit ‘Fight for Connar’, and Lyndsay Walker, a member of Lifeline Direct.

Since 2018, the Westfield Local Heroes program has donated over $3.6 million across Australia.

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One of Newcastle’s most iconic landmarks is set to return to its pre-COVID glory.

Fort Scratchley will once again open its doors to weekday visitors from this Monday 2 November.

After restrictions forced the venue to operate only on weekends, its army of volunteers are keen to welcome back a regular stream of visitors.

The fort will open its doors every day except Tuesdays, with a daily gun firing to take place at 1pm, weather permitting.

Morse code demonstrations will also return to the schedule every Wednesday.

“We are so happy to announce that Fort Scratchley will reopen in November with full activities and hours, with only a small reduction to the Tunnel Tours due to COVID-19 restrictions,” Fort Scratchley Historical Society’s Mary Tarrant said.

Built in 1882 to defend the city against a possible Russian attack, it is now an interactive museum run by volunteers. While its guns were never fired in anger until 1942, the city now impresses with peaceful demonstrations when the occasion warrants.

Admission to Fort Scratchley is free.

Airport to launch new services Newcastle Airport will launch two new direct services next month, linking the city to both Lord Howe Island and Canberra.

From Saturday 14 November, Port Macquarie-based airline Eastern Air Services will conduct a weekly two-hour flight from Newcastle to Lord Howe Island.

Canberra-based airline Link Airways will also provide a new service from Friday 20 November, offering four return flights to the country’s capital each week.

Flights are expected to land within 60 minutes of take-off.

Newcastle Airport’s Chief Executive Peter Cock believed the opening of domestic borders could see an increase in travel within Australia.

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Bimbadgen receptionist Meg Adams joins other wineries in welcoming back a recent influx of tourism in the Hunter Valley after drought, fires and COVID-19 had many close to shutting their doors. Photo: Peter Stoop

Wineries bounce back from hardships The Hunter Valley’s wine industry has faced its fair share of hardships in the past 12 months.

From drought to bushfires and a global pandemic, some vignerons in Australia’s oldest wine region have lost thousands of dollars in crops, events, and international tourism.

Rather than harbouring feelings of sour

grapes, however, many of them have battled through and are now enjoying the fruits of their labour, with tourism returning bigger and better.

As domestic travel restrictions continue to ease, the region’s 150 wineries are welcoming greater visitor numbers than they have seen in more than a decade.

Bimbadgen Estate General Manager Belinda Stapleton, who has worked in the valley’s wine industry on-and-off since the early 2000s, said visitor numbers were currently the best they’d been in a dozen years.

“At first we put it down to post-lockdown cabin fever,” she said.

“That was the June long weekend.

“But it hasn’t stopped since then. In fact, if anything, visitation has increased.”

Mrs Stapleton, who manages the two on-site restaurants, cellar door sales and events centre at the 27-hectare, family-owned winery, says COVIDled lockdowns are now seeing a silver-lining for the industry.

Without causing too much distraction at the Pokolbin address, Bimbadgen has had time to complete a $1 million renovation of the property and take a fresh look at its business focus.

“COVID was like the nail in the coffin for a lot of businesses after drought and bushfire smoke,” Mrs Stapleton said.

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news From page 12 “Overseas visitors tend to eat, drink, and leave, so this time has been a great opportunity for us to grow our brand locally.”

Mrs Stapleton added that what the wineries need now is more staff.

“We’re sharing casual staff in the area to keep us all afloat,” she said.

“Now is the time for rebuilding and preparing for 2021.”

Degen Estate’s Jean Degen said, although drought and bushfires had been challenging at the start of 2020, autumn rains, successful winter pruning, and loyal customers ensured the success of her family-run vineyard, cellar door and luxury accommodation.

“Coronavirus brought our cellar door tasting and accommodation to a halt, however, our online wine sales grew and we’re hugely thankful to our loyal customers who supported us during the weeks of lockdown,” she said.

“Since regional travel restrictions were lifted, we’ve worked very hard to adapt to the new normal.

“It’s been wonderful to welcome guests back.

“We’re optimistic and, if you can take away a positive, the challenges of this year have meant

we’ve looked carefully at everything we do and are trying to find ways of doing what we do better.

“It’s our third decade in the Hunter Valley and we’re as excited as the first day we began our journey.”

Briar Ridge Vineyard owner and general manager Jaclyn Davis said Hunter Valley wineries were bouncing back by winning awards and making changes. “[This year] has proved challenging for the entire industry,” she said.

“But with some exciting developments in the pipeline and now recognition at the Riverina Wine Show, Royal Adelaide Wine Show and NSW Wine Awards, we feel confident in what’s coming up.”

Travel restrictions, Ms Davis said, have fuelled unprecedented local patronage at the cellar door.

“While the local ecosystem is showing remarkable recovery from crippling summer bushfires and widespread drought, we have just reintroduced an innovative vine and beekeeping experience, coinciding with the largest honey production our resident beekeeper has seen to date.

“This is not only significant for the hives here

at Mount View but speaks volumes about the way the local area is recovering from what was an extraordinarily hard summer.”

Earlier this month, wine grape growers were invited to apply for grants to help them rebuild after the Black Summer fires of 2019-20 led to crop loss. Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management, David Littleproud, said the Federal Government recognised the unique hardships faced by wine grape growers.

“Estimates indicate more than 60,000 tonnes of wine grapes were affected by smoke taint,” he said.

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Whitebridge dancer Matthew Mortimer has been accepted into the Australian Ballet School’s interstate training program.

Dancer moves a step closer to his dreams Nine-year-old Matthew Mortimer already has a clear vision of where he hopes his future lies.

The St Joseph’s Primary School, Charlestown, student was accepted into the Australian Ballet School’s Interstate Training Program for 2021 this month, taking him a step closer to his dreams.

The talented Whitebridge dancer does not take his sport lightly, training a minimum eight or nine hours a week.

That’s on top of the endless hours his mum Sally says he spends dancing around their home.

“I think he was born to dance,” she said.

“At home he dances 24/7. No one else in the family was a dancer so it didn’t come from us.

“He just loves to dance.”

Matthew has been honing his craft at Valentine’s Studi-O Dance School since he was four years old.

When his best friend Annabelle had a bring-a-friend day at her dance studio, Matthew attended purely to support his preschool buddy.

However, that was the day he first fell in love with movement.

“It makes me feel so happy,” he said.

“I feel safe when I dance, like I’m with my people.”

Sally says Matthew aspired to be a tap dancer when he was in preschool.

“He was too young to do the classes but I bought him some tap shoes and he got his dad to make him a board that he took to school and he danced for his class,” she said.

“He’d organised the whole thing himself.”

His repertoire now includes contemporary, character, jazz, ballet, and tap.

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The program at the Australian Ballet School offers a limited number of gifted students aged between eight and 14 unique access to learning that is synonymous with the Melbournebased school that was founded in 1964 by Dame Margaret Scott.

Matthew’s dreams now extend well beyond Newcastle.

“I’d like to dance full-time for the Australian Ballet School, and dance in The Company, I want to dance in the New York Ballet and then for the Bolshoi Ballet,” he said.

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Former W-League star Renee Pountney in her new Creighton University kit.

Despite missing her dogs, TimTams and the warm Australian weather, young Jets star Reneé

Pountney has embarked on an American adventure.

The 20-year-old accepted a soccer scholarship from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, to pursue her soccer dreams.

Pountney was motivated to make the move after hearing about the glowing reputation of college soccer in the United States.

“I’ve always wanted to travel with soccer, so, if I can travel, and get an education for free pretty much because of scholarships, [then] I thought: ‘Well, why not?’”

Pountney said.

“Instead of [going to] university at home getting a HECS debt, I’m over here, playing soccer and getting to travel around America.”

Pountney is undertaking a degree in Psychology while playing, and is enjoying life in the city known for its steaks.

“It’s very different, I’ve been realising a lot of words that I say aren’t the right words to say,” she said.

“So [it’s been] a big culture change, and the way they run school here is very different, so the first couple of weeks it was really hard to try and get into the rhythm with everything.”

Pountney first started playing soccer at the age of six and is a fast and energetic forward who grew up idolising both global and local stars.

“A big [role model] would probably be Cristiano Ronaldo, because he was just so famous and well known,” she said.

“As I got older I started to know more women’s players, so Gema Simon, who’s local to Newcastle, was another.”

Pountney went on to make four

appearances for the Newcastle Jets in the W-League last season, providing one assist and netting one goal in the process.

She said the nerve-racking experience of making her debut for her hometown club, and the elation of scoring her first goal, was one of her best memories.

“My coach was like: ‘Are you ready to go on the field?’, and I was like: ‘I don’t think so’,” she said.

“Scoring the goal was just the best feeling ever, a home crowd at the stadium was so much fun, and to have such a good team around me made that goal even better.”

While she misses the country she calls home, Pountney has plans to use her soccer skills to travel the world and take her professional career to the international arena.

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Workout Meals and Newcastle-based nutritionist Gemma Daley.

Find a diet and stick to it When it comes to healthy eating, Newcastle-based nutritionist Gemma Daley says you need to find what works for you and stick to it.

“Finding a diet that is going to work and something you will be able to stick to long-term is the key,” she says.

“Don’t choose keto or a fad diet if you can’t stick to it and find some ideal swaps for what you like, for example swapping pasta for zucchini noodles or swapping rice for a lower carb option.”

Gemma says that rather than decreasing the volume of food you

eat making these swaps will allow for larger meals because “you won’t be able to stick to it if you are hungry”.

She adds that cauliflower is a great food to incorporate into your meals.

It can be used in place of rice, potato, pasta, pizza, and pie crusts as it’s high in fibre and a low carb alternative to grains and legumes, as well as being a good source of antioxidants.

Through her involvement with Workout Meals – an Australianbased organisation that creates nutritious ready-made meals with most ingredients sourced from an organic farm on the Central Coast – Gemma believes lifestyle change is an important factor for weight loss.

She has a number of tips, which she recommends following until they become habitual.

The first is to eat protein with every meal. Protein helps to build muscle and is extremely beneficial for weight loss. It leaves you feeling

fuller the longest as it assists in producing hormones. These proteins could also come from Greek yoghurt, cottage cheese and legumes. Eating 5-6 servings of vegetables daily is best.

Adding large salads or stirfried vegetables to your meals can fill you up and provide your body with what it needs without adding empty calories as they are extremely nutrient dense.

Include a couple of servings of low glycemic index starchy carbs such as sweet potatoes, pumpkin, and beetroot.

Another tip is to drink more water. Aim for 2-3 litres per day.

Cut out processed carbs. That means avoiding donuts, pies, and sugary drinks. You can eat whole grain breads and pasta but limit their intake.

Finally, eat healthy fats every day. Get them from such things as walnuts, avocado, extra virgin olive oil and flax seeds.

- Elizabeth Symington

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Pawsitively adorable Maree Bendeich can still remember the moment she captured the awardwinning photograph of four-year-old Australian Bulldog ‘Nala’.

Despite being almost 18 months ago, she still recalls the connection the pair had that day.

“She was full of attitude, she had so much spunk,” Ms Bendeich says.

“We had such a lovely time working together.

“It’s probably one of my favourite photographs I’ve ever taken.”

Ms Bendeich is a Newcastle-based pet photographer who owns Camera Plus Dog. The mother-of-two met Nala in May 2019, when the gentle, stocky pup modelled dog collars for a product range she represented.

In October 2019, Ms Bendeich invited her back to her Shortland studio for some portraits that she was taking for her own collection.

Seated comfortably on her perch above Ms Bendeich, Nala looked

straight down the lens at her with an expression that the happy snapper described as timeless.

“When you work with bulldogs, everything is in slow motion,” Ms Bendeich says.

“They don’t do anything quickly.

“She was probably one of the first dogs I’d ever met that made my heart hurt.

“It only happens once or twice a year, but she was one of them.”

Nala passed away earlier this year from a mysterious, sudden heart problem.

The photo won bronze at The Rise International Photography Awards last week.

It was one of five photographs Ms Bendeich submitted for judging at the competition that featured 7,000 entries from 79 countries.

The competition includes 12 categories, including pet and animal.

Ms Bendeich won five bronze awards for all of her entries this year.

Newcastle-based Australian Bulldog Nala. Photo: Camera Plus Dog

Judges described her work as having “great impact that grabs your attention”, “well-handled lighting”, and “great storytelling techniques”.

It is a talent Ms Bendeich says takes patience and practice.

“And sometimes food or squeaky toys, or owners pulling funny faces behind me,” she says.

“I don’t interact with the dog during the shoot. I don’t touch them, I just photograph what I see.”

Despite enjoying the recognition, she says photographing pets allows her to combine her two greatest loves and often benefits the wider community.

“When I photograph a dog for Dog Rescue, adoption goes up by about 80%,” she says.

“A professional photo can mean a dog is adopted within two weeks and that’s a really rewarding feeling.”

- Rebecca Riddle

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Kyrah’s comedic debut in Housos Kyrah Brock-Fenton has made the most of her time in lockdown – the 19-year-old is about to become a face you’ll easily recognise.

The former Hunter School of Performing Arts student made her comedic television debut this week as the country’s next big Tik Tok star, Holden, on the newest season of Housos.

She says it is amazing to be a part of the show.

“It was almost an out-of-body experience too because I was such a fan of the show and never dreamed of being a part of it,” she says.

“I’m just at a loss for words, I am extremely grateful for the opportunity.

“I was utterly speechless [when I

got the role] and have been for the last six months.”

Housos 2020: The Lockdown has brought back the beer-drinking, bong-smoking, burnout-loving housos of Sunnyvale, but this time they are in lockdown at the hand of COVID-19.

According to Kyrah, the lockdown is Holden’s fault.

“Holden is the daughter of Shazza, and she has a boyfriend named J-dog and they come to the house on a mission,” she says.

“Holden wants to be Tik Tok famous, but she breaks COVID restrictions and then gets put into lockdown with her mum and the other housos.

“She definitely makes some

Newcastle’s Kyrah Brock-Fenton has made her television debut on the show Housos.

“I fell into character really easily, I had it within the first day of filming and then it just got really fun.”

It’s not the first time Kyrah has played a cheeky character – when she was 11, she starred in a version of Romeo and Juliet.

“The first ever role I played was Romeo and I made him a bogan,” she says.

“When I came out on stage the whole audience was in tears.”

Kyrah adds that viewers can expect a crazy ride when they tune into the show.

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Getting into character wasn’t a challenge for Kyrah; she just channelled “stereotypical bogan culture”.

“I did a lot of research and [then] rewatched the old series,” she says.

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Chasing the Moon captures Newcastle’s magic When her two-year-old daughter couldn’t sleep, Liesel Rickarby’s husband began a tradition of driving her around Newcastle until she finally dozed off.

The weary first-time dad would pass some of the city’s most iconic landmarks while the sky darkened, waiting for her to succumb to sleep.

The night-time activity soon became known by the family as ‘chasing the moon’ around town.

Animals, pirates, royalty, castles and even a

A Newcastle-based children’s book ‘Chasing the Moon’, written by former ABC journalist Liesel Rickarby, is set to celebrate the city’s youngest imaginations.

dragon became characters in the game that was cherished by the toddler.

“She just loved these drives,” Liesel says of her daughter’s evening escapades.

“Days later she would ask to see the castles again.”

Liesel soon realised that her daughter had been adding a touch of magic to the sites she’d seen in the dark.

“Everywhere the moon took them there were magical transformations of Novocastrian landmarks,” Liesel said.

“The Town Hall had become a palace for a king and queen, Civic Park was a jungle full of wild animals, and the Art Gallery was home to a mummy dragon and her egg.”

This imagery led to the creation of Liesel’s first children’s book, entitled Chasing the Moon.

The book follows the magical adventure of a little girl and her dad as they bundle into a car one evening and chase the moon around town.

“It’s a peek into what Newcastle might look like to a child,” Liesel said.

The book is the result of three year’s work by the

former ABC journalist.

After she was robbed of full-time work through chronic illness, Liesel said she was forced to introduce a simpler repertoire of activities she and her daughter could do together.

“We both read so many children’s books over that time,” she said.

Liesel’s daughter is now six years old and, while her books have grown with her stature, Liesel continues to churn through her favourite genre.

“I think children’s books are the pinnacle of human achievement,” she said.

Chasing the Moon is illustrated by Newcastleartist Naomi Wild.

“Her work is well-recognised in Newcastle,” Liesel said. “So I thought it was fitting that she bring the book to life with her touch of magic.”

Earlier this month, the pair launched a crowdfunding page to keep production in Newcastle.

They have exceeded their target of $3,000, with the book expected to be available from December.

Go to the Newcastle Moon Chase Facebook page for more information.

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Life class offers chance to learn Novocastrians will have the chance to draw from life at The Creator Incubator next J O I N U S AT T H E month.

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A little bit of bling goes a long way Newcastle’s Katie Weaver can still remember staring, mesmerized at the accessory wall at Sportsgirl as a 16-year-old girl.

“Every payday I would shop the latest and greatest earrings, parading my new purchases around the local shopping centre,” Weaver said.

Her love of earrings was born from here.

“It started innocently, getting compliments for my earring choice when I went out,” she said.

“It became a bit of a running joke between my fiancé and I, ‘How many compliments would this pair get?’

“This cemented to me that I had an ‘eye’ for earrings.”

When that love meant she was starting to become unsatisfied with what was on the market, Weaver took to making her own earrings.

“I couldn’t find what I wanted in stores,” she said.

“They were either cheap and

lasted one or two wears, or extremely expensive.”

So, she did a course in laser cutting and designing, making pieces for herself and friends for two years until she had the confidence to unleash her own brand, Fred & Ginger.

“We now have over 85 styles and are the busiest we have ever been, even with COVID people are still supporting us and we are so, so grateful,” Weaver said.

That success has also been thanks to a few incredible opportunities.

A collaboration with Nikki Parkinson from Styling You and Styling You The Label saw Fred & Ginger featured in her Spring/ Summer 2019 collection and on her catwalk show at Brisbane Fashion Week.

Then came Shannon Dooley from Retrosweat, who reached out to promote Fred & Ginger pieces

cut and looked amazing.

“Again, this really put Fred & Ginger on the map and introduced us to a whole new bunch of women who love earrings as much as we do.”

Currently Fred & Ginger is only available online, however, there are big plans in place for the brand’s future.

“We are looking for stockists, I would love to have our pieces in stores so people can see and touch and take them in,” Weaver said.

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“I am a huge fan of Shannon and Retrosweat, I think I remember replying ‘Heck yes I want to be involved,’ given our pieces have an ever so slight nod to the ’80s,” Weaver said.

While watching Melissa Leong on MasterChef Australia, Weaver picked up on Leong’s love of earrings and took the leap to message her team to see if she’d be interested in wearing Fred & Ginger.

“Charmaine, Melissa’s stylist, said our pieces would work for her, and I sent a bunch off not expecting anything,” Weaver said.

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Tough call when it comes to lavender

Lavender is one of the most sought-after plants at this time of year – they perfume the spring air, highlighting the strongly perfumed roses and gardenias.

It may be beautiful and highly perfumed and without extremes of heat and drought, but beware when the humidity of summer arrives.

Lavender growing in wet or boggy soil will soon succumb to fungal disease.

The sunniest spot in the garden is required.

Grow it in poor light and it will become

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straggly with little fragrance and few flowers.

The unusual fact about lavender is that it will grow in both acidic or alkaline soils.

Currently, French Lavender is beginning to flower and it is the best lavender to grow in coastal areas.

The choices of lavender are quite extensive and confusing.

English Lavender is reputed to have the best perfume, flowering from November to February, but it can also be the toughest to grow, particularly if being used for a border, as often one and then another die, spoiling the effect.

Italian Lavender flowers from September to November.

Available on today’s market are many varieties, which have been cultivated with larger and varied colours, but I generally find they don’t flower over long periods.

Strong healthy plants can be achieved by pruning after flowering – like daisies, they don’t like to be cut back to hard wood.

It is easy to take cuttings from autumn or

This week • Prune established passionfruit vines by reducing trailing arms to about 60 centimetres.

• It is obviously a great time to fertilise lawns.

• After the heavy rain, give roses a handful of dolomite.

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spring growth.

Using fresh young shoots 5cm-7cm long, dip them in rooting powder and plant them in a mix of coarse sand and peat moss, keeping the cuttings well-watered.

It could take up to 6-8 weeks to strike.

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Clarence Town 43 Cedar Getters Road

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As you make your way to this property, you will surely be impressed with the surrounding countryside of Glen William & Glen Martin. The newly built property is situated in an elevated position and on an easy to manage 8,047sqm with panoramic river views from the moment you enter the home, which extends throughout the living areas, outdoor entertaining and main bedroom. This view will surely impress! Featuring three generous

bedrooms, WIR to main and BIR to other rooms with carpet and ceiling fans. The bathroom is spacious in size, features underfloor heating, deep soak bath and separate shower all with Silestone quality finishings. The living area is open plan with the spacious kitchen overlooking the living/dining and outdoor entertaining area. This property will never be short on water, with a 110,000L water tank, while it also boasts a double remote garage.

Carey Bay 25 Excelsior Parade

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Join the privileged few enjoying a high-calibre lifestyle of lakefront prestige. Featuring unobstructed views of the lake’s boat-studded waters, stretching across to Green Point, this family-sized oasis offers a prized position in an architecturally impressive modern home.

Complete with shared jetty and infinity pool, you’ll love coming home to the deluxe finishes, open plan design and breathtaking entertaining areas this residence provides. Add this to the top of your inspection list.

Price Contact Agent View Saturday, 11am - 11.30am Agent David Westerman Mob 0428 482 767 Agent Bronwyn Ireland Mob 0413 485 282 Altitude Real Estate Ph 02 4903 8228

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Cameron Park 40/40 Harris Street

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Located in Cameron Glen Supported Living Village, this spacious one-bedroom villa allows for independent living with the availability of 24-hour onsite care. The villa has many outstanding features including a large disabled compliant bathroom, spacious open plan lounge/ dining area, gourmet kitchen with Caesarstone bench tops, separate European laundry, and private courtyard area. For those that have a companion animal, there’s no need to worry, small pets are welcome.

Price $349,000 - $369,000 View By appointment Agent Tracey Andrews Mob 0408 537 383 Karinya Properties

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Lucy Vetrano 0410 577 237 Experience the Difference

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Wangi Wangi, 15 Crescent Road Lake-View Home with Self-Contained Versatility 4 BED | 3 BATH | 2 CAR

Holding a prized position amongst established greenery and boasting extensive lake views from the top floor is this impeccably presented and large-scale home. Delivering two fully self-contained levels with the upperlevel flowing to a wrap-around entertainers terrace, its an ideal choice for multi-generational families, a dualincome investment, or people seeking an additional income stream while living onsite. Providing an idyllic lifestyle of sheer peace and comfort.

Lucy Vetrano M 0410 577 237 P 4903 8228 For Sale $740,000 - $780,000 View Saturday 31st October 11:00am - 11:30am

NW3239-V2

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Belmont North, 5 Hope Street Fresh Comfort for Families at Every Stage 4 BED | 2 BATH | 1 CAR

Cooling off-shore breezes and a cleverly tiered yard immerse this single level home in far-reaching views across a picturesque stretch of the neighbouring district through to Belmont Wetlands State Park.

- Open living, 4-bedrooms, 2-bathrooms, sunroom - Polished timber oorboards, carpet, split-system air-conditioning to lounge - District views stretching to Belmont Wetlands Park - Deep lock-up garage, fabulous entertainer’s deck

Kelli Bell M 0418 435 552 P 4903 8228 For Sale $730,000 - $790,000 View Saturday 31st October 11.45am - 12.15pm

NW3239-V2

altituderealestate.com.au

Alison Bratby M 0411 295 991 P 4903 8228

Macquarie Hills, 8 Fitzwilliam Circuit Quality and Style in Family Neighbourhood 4 BED | 2 BATH | 2 CAR

Showcasing size, quality and a light filled design, this beautifully presented residence offers family-sized comfort in one of Macquarie Hills most sought-after streets.

- Well-designed two-storey floorplan with a light, airy and contemporary vibe - Three upper level bedrooms plus a luxe master suite with WIR and ensuite downstairs - A level flow to a superb outdoor deck and secure, private and well tendered lawns

Alison Bratby M 0411 295 991 P 4903 8228 For Sale $700,000 - $750,000 View Saturday 31st October 10.00am - 10:30am

NW3239-V2

altituderealestate.com.au

Troy Reeves M 0409 849 278 P 4903 8228

Cams Wharf, 605 Currawong Circuit Ultra-Modern Family Retreat in Resort Community 4 BED | 3 BATH | 2 CAR

Designed in harmony with its leafy surrounds, this dream home is blissfully located in Raffertys Resort and lies just 300m from the deep blue waters of Lake Macquarie.

Kelli Bell M 0418 435 552 P 4903 8228

Alison Bratby M 0411 295 991 P 4903 8228

For Sale $880,000 - $940,000 View Saturday 31st October 10.30am - 11:00am

altituderealestate.com.au

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 38

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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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Bed: 3 | Bath: 1 | Cars: 2

Lifestyle Property Showcasing Panoramic River Views and Quality Finishings Throughout

View: Contact Agent

Boasting an elevated position on a sweeping (2acre) block with stunning rural and Williams River views, the near-new residence has been cleverly designed and master built by a local builder to maximise its location and to deliver superior quality indoor/outdoor living.

An entertainer’s dream, the kitchen is beautifully designed with finished timber cabinetry, sweeping Caesarstone benchtops, free standing gas Bosch stove & electric oven, large pantry, and breakfast bar. The dining and living areas open to a 4m wide, 20m long covered alfresco patio perfect for entertaining.

• Open Plan Layout, Natural Light throughout, porcelain tiles throughout • Large Kitchen & pantry, BOSCH Appliances, 900mm Gas Cooker • Underfloor heating in bathroom, silestone quality finishings, deep soak bath • BIR to bedrooms, WIR to main, ceiling fans & carpet • Tubular Solar hot water, 110,000L tank water, easy to maintain grounds *Any buyers wishing to do a drive by could you please not drive up the access road unless a inspection has been arranged*

For Sale $800,000 - $850,000

Lisa Coburn 0499 172 753 E:lisa@randrproperty.com.au

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A lot of major events will be happening with Aishwarya’s family as her individual year is intricately connected with birth, divorce and marriage. She will be associating with a lot of people who are more experienced in life, older than her or people of power or authority, influence, or wealth.

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You could make new discoveries, experience flashes of insight, or meet exciting new people who challenge your way of thinking.

The Full Moon on 31 October warns you that your finances need careful consideration and you should keep a close eye on them for the time being.

Don’t hesitate to lay your cards on the table with family and be clear about where the boundaries lie, or you’ll only have yourself to blame if a touchy situation deteriorates. The Full Moon on 31 October warns you to be careful of taking friends for granted.

Plans may need changing or your travels interrupted; be certain to double-check your booking or get your car serviced beforehand. The Full Moon on 31 October makes you very single minded now and unless you are careful you could run the risk of putting a few people’s backs up.

When socialising this week, it is important to take extra care to listen.

Also, learn to think before speaking.

Don’t underestimate yourself as you are more talented than you give yourself credit for. The Full Moon on 31 October is warning you to be careful of overindulgence.

SCORPIO 24 OCT – 22 NOV

A low concentration span and a tendency to be easily distracted only leads to complications. Free your mind of responsibility and go with the flow.

The Full Moon on 31 October indicates a family member could be rather stubborn and you will need patience and tolerance in dealing with them.

TAURUS 21 APR – 21 MAY Being a fixed sign you like to be in control and the one calling the shots, but right at the moment that is just not possible. The Full Moon on 31 October warns you to be careful of losing your temper in the wrong place at the wrong time.

GEMINI 22 MAY – 21 JUNE If things go haywire at work this week, keep reminding yourself that it’s for a limited time only (Mercury retrograde ends 4 November). The Full Moon on 31 October indicates you need to avoid anyone who is likely to trample over your feelings as you are susceptible to being hurt.

LEO 23 JULY – 23 AUG Even if you aren’t going away anywhere you can expect a busy time and there won’t be a lot of time to rest, so pace yourself. The Full Moon on 31 October warns you to be careful of stepping on the toes of superiors and influential colleagues.

VIRGO 24 AUG – 23 SEPT If you are doing battle with someone over finances, keep everything above board and you will come out the winner. The Full Moon on 31 October warns that misunderstandings threaten to undermine how secure you are feeling, but these can be avoided if you take the time to explain yourself.

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Murphy’s Law is in operation while Mercury is retrograde in Scorpio (14 October – 4 November) and it feels like anything that can go wrong pretty well does. The Full Moon on 31 October urges you to keep your boundaries in place when it comes to dealing with certain people.

SAGITTARIUS 23 NOV – 21 DEC You could be slightly edgy from time to time and if you don’t want to come over like a raging bull, you need to calm down. The Full Moon on 31 October is the ideal time to leap to deal with any bothering health issues.

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PISCES 20 FEB – 20 MAR Mercury retrograde is not a good time for making plans, negotiating business deals or attending to any mental tasks which require patience.

The Full Moon on 31 October warns you to avoid becoming involved with disputes through impatience. Instead, try to look for a suitable compromise.

Trades & Services Guide INDEX

ANTENNAS

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HUNTER VALLEY

NBB Nathan Brown Building

ANTENNA SERVICE • • • • •

• 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

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

Call ALAN WRIGHT 0412 782 202

Call Nathan today for an obligation free quote

huntervalleyantennaservice.com.au

Lic no. 202694C

BRICKLAYERS

AV BROWN BRICKLAYING FREE QUOTES!

Retaining Walls • Fences • New Homes

PHONE ADAM 0414 311 720 Lic 236513C

*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

B.L.N.179648C

Extensions Renovations Decks

HUNTER BUILDING AND BATHROOMS RENOVATIONS

AIR CONDITIONING SERVICES

Servicing Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

M 0423 523 315 Email anruca@bigpond.com

• Full bathroom renovation from start to finish • Small renovations, decks and patios

Julie.h@newcastleweekly.com.au

Free Quotes

COMPUTER REPAIRS

Licence No: 167510c

Computer Problems?

NW0467

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

We Come To You!

REFRIGERATION & AIR CONDITIONING

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

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

0421 750 216

NW0070

NW0273

ABN 27697651570 Artick:AU46521

Call 0409 854 388

Dan’s Mobile Computer Service

BOOK YOUR SPACE

Servicing Newcastle and Lake Mac region

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

Call Julie on 0413 017 353 or email

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BUILDERS D + J MILLER CONSTRUCTIONS

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

Air conditioning: • Supply • Installation • Servicing

0422 622 264

AWNINGS

To get your business listed

GET YOUR HOME SUMMER READY

nathan@nathanbrownbuilding.com.au

NW0449

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BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

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Air Conditioning . . . . .

Antennas . . . . . . . . . .

Awnings . . . . . . . . . .

Bathroom Renovations .

Bricklayers . . . . . . . . .

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

Computer Repairs . . . .

Concreting . . . . . . . . .

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

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

Electrical . . . . . . . . . .

Gardening . . . . . . . . .

Guttering. . . . . . . . . .

Gyprocking . . . . . . . .

Home Maintenance . . .

Landscaping & Design .

Painting . . . . . . . . . .

Plumbing. . . . . . . . . .

Pressure Cleaning . . . .

Removalists . . . . . . . .

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

Rubbish Removals . . . .

Shade Sails. . . . . . . . .

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

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

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Trades & Services Guide CONCRETING

GYPROCKING

ELECTRICAL

GYPROCKING

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

0410 312 247

proconcrete@hotmail.com

New Work Renovations Pre Paint Repairs Small jobs

Pensioner discounts

Call Bill 0401 624 029

NW0985

Mick Dunley

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“Reliable & On-Time”

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

Lic No: 132271C

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

LIC NO. 77284C

ALL WORK GUARANTEED • FREE QUOTES • ALL AREAS

GARDENING

DECKING

HOME MAINTENANCE

LAWN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

BriteDeck NextGen Titanium THE WORLD’S MOST ADVANCED DECK

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

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Jeff Baran 0402 902 377

LANDSCAPING & DESIGN

JACKS ALL THINGS GARDENING AND LANDSCAPING

• Australian owned - backed by 30 year warranty Call 1300 162 867 for a free sample

Jack 0427 807 930

DOORS

jack_shaz@bigpond.com

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

GUTTERING

CARDIFF GUTTERING SPECIALIST

02 4023 7547 02 4023 7547

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

Call Terry 4954 0309 or 0414 540 309

PAINTING

ELECTRICIAN

MG PLASTERING GYPROCK AND PLASTERING

– NO JOB TOO SMALL – Patch-up specialists.

PLEASE PHONE PETER BERGHOFER

0429 696 215

Qualified in all aspects of

NW1100

GYPROCKING

NW0001

Lic No EC38503

Call Mike 0413 686 757

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

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

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Lic L10548

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

www.dezignaretainingwalls.com

NW0062

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

Dezigna Retaining Walls

PHONE MICK 0419 977 039 Lic 251316c

NW0046

• No Repeating Patterns - uniquely stunning and eco friendly - available in 3 colours

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

PAINTER HANDYman • Quality Work • Pensioner Discounts • Dulux Paint Specialist • Low Rates Over 35 Years Painting Experience

0402 923 984 OR 4955 4677 Lic No: 18545C

Keith Minton

To get your business listed

call 0413 017 353

NW0058

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Trades & Services Guide REMOVALISTS

SHADE SAILS

ARE YOU MOVING?

S HADE SAILS

Painting Services

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.

Prompt • Pristine • Professional

FREE QUOTES

Interior + exterior painting + decorating

ABN 55757066216 Work up to $5000

ROOF

Call Alan

0415 333 883 Newcastle

REPAIRS

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

NW0132

NW0923

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

FREE

PHONE BRICE OR MANDY

www.oziwi.com.au

EMAIL: oziwiroofi ng@gmail.com

Lic No: 261305C

QU O TES

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Courteous and Professional, Fully Insured…

NW0085-V2

◆ ALL WORK GUARANTEED ◆ 7 DAYS ◆ NO JOB TOO SMALL ◆ FREE QUOTES

Ph Scott: 0402 225 341

ATTENTION TRADIES

RUBBISH REMOVALS

PRESSURE CLEANING SERVICE

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

Call Julie on 0413 017 353

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

NWC0628

Call Anthony ABN 99603917455

NW0054

Lic no 112440c

Lic L10548 NW0063

0421 321 458 0416 152 422

PRESSURE CLEANING

ASK FOR LICENCE TILER, BE SURE Wall & Floor, Bathrooms, All Tiling Repairs, Kitchens, Patios, Large Floor Areas

• All roof repairs & renewal

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

Mob: 0418 686 472

TILING

• No job too big or small • Quality tradesman

Dave Knights Plumbing Services

Dave Knight

0414 582 337

Lic No. 177893 C

Phone Terry Slupik - All areas

4954 0309 • 0414 540 309

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

Call Mark Kehoe

RIGHT AS RAIN ROOFING Service guaranteed Ph Shane 4959 6091 Mob 0410 564 044

Presentation Plus No Job Too Small Free Measure & Quote

Dennis 0412 453 317

PLUMBING

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

0475 434 202

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

Lic. No. 73493C

CARDIFF

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

Licence No. 12585DC ABN: 80 359 814 572

My License is your guarantee of a QUALITY JOB

Licence No L13318

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

WALL & FLOOR TILER

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

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

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

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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

Simple meals to whip up on the barbie Barbecue This! is a fun, modern and totally irresistible cookbook for anyone who wants inspiration and fresh ideas for simple meals to whip up on their barbie. Nutrition coach, motivator and personal trainer, Luke Hines, shares his absolute favourite recipes, with more than 80 quick, vibrant, and flavour-packed dishes for weeknights, entertaining or any time.

There are simple skewers, an abundance of veggies, moreish burgers, salads, and hearty roasts, as well as zingy marinades and rubs to mix and match. So, grab your tongs, crank up the gas, and get ready to Barbecue This!

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A journey through enduring legacies From the 1870s to the modern era, Radioactive is a journey through Marie Curie’s (Academy Award nominee Rosamund Pike) enduring legacies – her passionate relationships, scientific breakthroughs and the consequences that followed for her and the world. After meeting fellow scientist Pierre Curie (Sam Riley), the pair go on to marry and change the face of science forever by their discovery of radioactivity. The genius of the Curies’ worldchanging discoveries and the ensuing Nobel Prize

propels the devoted couple into the international limelight. Radioactive is a bold, visionary depiction of the transformative effects and ensuing fallout of the Curies’ work and how it shaped the defining moments of the 20th Century. In cinemas from Thursday 5 November.

Enter to WIN Five lucky Newcastle Weekly readers will win a double pass to see Radioactive.

To enter, visit newcastleweekly.com.au and click on the ‘Entertainment’ tab to ‘Competitions’, find this competition and follow the entry instructions. Entries close 9am Thursday 5 November and winners drawn same day. One entry per person. Entrants must be aged 18+.

Enter to WIN One lucky Newcastle Weekly reader will win a copy of Barbecue This! (valued at $40).

To enter, visit newcastleweekly.com.au and click on the ‘Entertainment’ tab to ‘Competitions’, find this competition and follow the entry instructions. Entries close 9am Thursday 5 November and winners drawn same day. One entry per person. Entrants must be aged 18+.

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FAMILY AND FRIENDS My family means everything to me and not being able to get back to Newcastle to see them this year has been one of the hardest things.

I’m looking forward to a lot of walks along the foreshore over Christmas with my parents and sister. It goes without saying that my fiancé Jeremy is my favourite thing.

My favourite things

MAKEUP

Not many are aware that I also trained and worked as a makeup artist for a few years. With not much to do in Melbourne’s lockdown, I have been picking up the tools again and experimenting with colour – it is great inspiration for my earring designs.

MY DOGS Hendrix and Joplin, our 10-year-old Huskies, are our best friends and have moved everywhere with us. They bring so much joy to our lives, they’re always happy and love nothing more than to cuddle on the lounge watching television with me.

Katie Weaver

EARRING LABEL DESIGNER AND FOUNDER

Born and raised in Newcastle, Katie has been an earring and jewellery enthusiast for decades. Statement earrings all started for Katie at her first part-time retail job as a teen where she was mesmerised by the accessories wall of retail giant Sportsgirl. Now, Katie lives in Melbourne and spends her time designing and manufacturing her own line of statement earrings under her brand, Fred & Ginger. The line boasts 85 styles and business is the busiest it’s ever been. Katie’s earrings have attracted attention from people in the public eye, including Nikki Parkinson from Styling You, Shannon Dooley from Retrosweat and Melissa Leong from Masterchef Australia. Fred & Ginger is currently only available online, however, Katie’s ultimate dream is a shopfront where people can get up close and touch the products, while getting lost in “a world of colour and sparkle”.

HAWAII We have been there four times and can’t wait to go again. In my view, it’s the best place in the world and somewhere that brings me absolute happiness. It truly is a special place, and those that have been know what I mean.

COFFEE We’ve lived in Melbourne for just over a year now and the coffee culture has 100% rubbed off on us. I’m a wannabe coffee enthusiast, Jeremy is the serious one and is very good at it. I get to enjoy the espresso, pour overs, and cold brews he makes.

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