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From the editor NAIDOC Week, Remembrance Day, and World Kindness Day – it’s been a week full of important events.

This year’s theme for NAIDOC Week – Always Was, Always Will Be – recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for more than 65,000 years.

We spoke to Worimi and Bundjalung woman, Kath Butler, who is also the Head of the Wollotuka Institute at the University of Newcastle, about the importance of celebrating NAIDOC Week each year.

You’ll find that story on page 4.

Remembrance Day services took place across the region yesterday (11 November). Local historian and author Julie Keating described it as “history repeating itself” and made comparisons between 2020 and the challenges facing Novocastrians at the end of World War I. Apart from those events, you will also find coverage of Newcastle woman Michelle Boundy’s bid to walk about 50 kilometres along Bathers Way tomorrow as part of World Kindness Day. Our cover stars this week are Cedar Creek Wombat Rescue co-founder Roz Holme and one of the animals under her care.

The not-for-profit is set to open a new hospital later this month in the Hunter Valley. Read more on page 20.

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A celebration of Aboriginal culture NAIDOC Week theme is Always Was, Always Will Be

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news A celebration of Aboriginal culture Aboriginal occupation of Australia stretches back more than 65,000 years, with its ancient past bringing a wealth of knowledge and culture.

But this year’s theme for NAIDOC Week – Always Was, Always Will Be – represents more than just a nod to history.

Worimi and Bundjalung woman, Kath Butler, who is the Head of the Wollotuka Institute at the University of Newcastle, says the theme is also about an ongoing influence.

“We often talk about Aboriginal occupation of Australia as being 65,000 years,” she says.

“Even since I started school, it’s been pushed out – it was 30,000, then 40,000, then 65,000.

“But what we don’t think about is, okay, yes it was always Aboriginal land, but that’s going to continue into the future – Aboriginal knowledges and cultures are not just about this ancient past, they are also things that are relevant for the future and are things that are going to guide us in new ways.

“In 2020, we’ve seen some examples where that’s really relevant – so things like fire management practices, where ancient knowledges provide us

with ways of not just managing but understanding our land.

“I think that’s what that particular slogan speaks to.”

NAIDOC Week 2020, which will go until Sunday 15 November, acknowledges and celebrates that our nation’s story didn’t begin with documented European contact, whether in 1770 or 1606, with the arrival of the Dutch on the western coast of the Cape York Peninsula.

It states the very first footprints on this continent were those belonging to First Nations peoples.

While this year’s event is being celebrated differently due to COVID-19, Associate Professor Butler says it’s crucial to continue the tradition.

“Any time we have these events that reoccur year after year, they are because they speak to something really important,” she says.

“And NAIDOC speaks to that opportunity to celebrate, to learn, to come together.

“It’s also [a chance] to address the unfinished business that we have – so whether that’s things like Black Lives Matter, how to protect our environment, and things like Closing the Gap.

Head of the Wollotuka Institute, Associate Professor Kath Butler, at the university earlier this year. Photo: Peter Stoop

“In the midst of that celebration, there’s the opportunity for us to recommit ourselves to addressing those issues.”

Newcastle’s traditional NAIDOC Week march has been cancelled due to the pandemic, but the university will host a small one on its campus tomorrow (Friday 13 November) from 9am.

It will be livestreamed on the university’s Facebook page.

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news Stroke survivor changing stereotypes Newcastle’s Jannene Cunningham was just 44years-old when she suffered a stroke.

“I was at work at my desk and sent my colleague an email that didn’t make sense and she came to check on me,” she said.

“They called an ambulance and, in say 15 minutes, I was at the John Hunter [Hospital] – from there, I don’t remember.

“I was drooling and thinking: ‘Why am I doing that?’

“I didn’t collapse or anything, I walked down two flights of stairs to the ambulance and, when I was told to put my arms in the air, there was weakness on my left side.

“I saw the stroke team and the last thing I remember is waking up in recovery after a clot retrieval.”

It was May 2019, and Ms Cunningham had been suffering with a headache and a sore leg.

Little did she know that there was a blood clot in her leg, which had travelled to her brain through an undiagnosed hole in her heart.

Ms Cunningham admits, because of her age at the time, she didn’t consider she may be having a

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stroke. “I think the scariest thing for me is that I was young and, at 44, you’re too young to have a stroke, but that’s not the case, young people have strokes as well as old people and we need to be aware of it,” she said.

The left side of Ms Cunningham’s body has remained numb since the stroke and she can’t smile.

She hasn’t been able to return to her former job because of fatigue but is working a few hours a week for her husband to try and rebuild her stamina.

Another way she’s working on getting stronger is by participating in this month's Stride4Stroke.

Stride4Stroke is the Stroke Foundation’s signature event.

It encourages the community to get active during the month of November and raise money to help prevent, treat, and beat stroke, which is one of Australia’s biggest killers and a leading cause of disability.

More than 80% of strokes are preventable through managing blood pressure and cholesterol, eating healthily, exercising, and

Jannene Cunningham is taking part in Stride4Stroke this month. Photo: Peter Stoop

not smoking. To do her part, Ms Cunningham is walking 150 kilometres in total, tackling five kilometres per day.

“I wanted to raise money and awareness that it’s not just old people that have a stroke, it’s not always someone in their 70s and 80s,” she said.

Visit stride4stroke.org.au for more information or to donate.

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news Luci’s cancer journey during pandemic When Luci Mackersey started chemotherapy in February, the mother-of-two had no idea that a global pandemic was about to make her medical journey a little bit tougher.

The 33-year-old began her breast cancer battle just six days after her youngest daughter Ada was welcomed home after being delivered prematurely at the John Hunter Hospital.

The two-kilogram bundle was delivered by c-section at just 33 weeks on 5 February after Luci’s doctor urged her to start chemotherapy immediately.

“Yes, it’s been a big year,” Luci said.

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Newcastle. By March, however, the country was in lockdown, with COVID-19 being declared a global pandemic. Luci was still undergoing treatment, but now husband Tim was not allowed to accompany her to appointments.

“He’d have to drop me off and I’d call when I was ready to be picked up,” Luci said.

“My oncology appointments were done over the phone.”

While the world was forced to adhere to social distancing and regular hand-sanitising, Luci and her family took extra precautions to keep her safe, deferring any unnecessary contact with the “outside world”.

At the entrance to their home there remains a poster, which warns visitors that here-in lies an immunecompromised resident.

Three-year-old daughter Zoe

had to curtail her own socialising to “keep the virus away from mummy”.

“We cancelled Zoe’s swimming classes and childcare to avoid any extra risk of infections,” Luci said.

“We were just lucky that government support kept her spot at childcare and our mortgage repayments have been deferred too.”

After her chemotherapy finished on 9 July, Luci then began radiation, which she completed two months later.

In January, the shy Tamworthborn brunette says she is hoping scans will show her body is cancerfree. While her hair is growing back thicker and softer and her lashes and eyebrows are showing again, Luci says the mental scars may take a bit longer to heal.

“At one stage, I had a complete mental breakdown,” she said.

A depleted body and peak stress

Tim and Luci Mackersey with daughters Ada and Zoe. Photo: Peter Stoop

levels became overwhelming for her, forcing Luci to seek out professional help, which she hopes to pursue further in the coming months.

A GoFundMe page, raffles and donations have raised $8,000 to help pay for Luci’s treatments.

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news Remembrance Day one of “democracy and disease”

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Border closures, quarantine, docked ships, social distancing and mandatory face masks may all be considered 2020 terminology, but the truth is Novocastrians lived with this lingo more than 100 years ago.

On 11 November 1918, as World War I drew to

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an end, marked by the signing of the Armistice, Newcastle faced what was to become its first global pandemic, the Spanish Flu. Local historian and author Julie Keating said Remembrance Day, which was acknowledged this week, offered a unique opportunity for the city to reflect on its past and commemorate the resilience of its people.

“This is history repeating itself,” she said.

Julie added local media reported in October 1918 that residents were beginning to panic after

thousands died in Sydney and Melbourne.

“We know from history records that in October 1918 the council began a clean-up of the municipality in a bid to avoid any deaths in Newcastle,” she said.

“The local government went house-to-house checking on general cleanliness.

“People were advised to avoid crowds, observe personal hygiene, stay outdoors when they could, and avoid spitting in public.”

The first Novocastrian to die from Spanish Flu was at the Royal Newcastle Hospital in March 1919.

“Newspapers tell us the patient was from Islington and appeared to be an isolated case,” Julie said.

“But it soon spread to staff members, killing five nurses, a wardsman, and a fellow patient.

“Shops started stocking respirators, returned travellers were being asked to quarantine, police patrolled the streets for those not wearing masks, and authorities were mindful of the fact that rats were an issue.”

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From page 10 After emergency hospitals erected at Wallsend and Waratah received thousands of patients each day, Julie said Novocastrians soon faced feelings of desolation.

“I really feel for the people of Newcastle,” she said.

“We are finding it stressful this year after eight months and yet these poor people endured war for four years and then, as they were celebrating the end of war, they faced a devastating pandemic.”

Julie said soup kitchens were soon established in the city to feed those unable to fend for themselves.

Novocastrians also faced a shortage of staff at shops and offices, as well as depleted services, increasing feelings of isolation.

“I’d hate to endure this for years,” Julie said.

“They’re such resilient people to have survived.

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limited 100 years ago. We were relying on newspapers. We didn’t have the immediacy of today’s news.

“For me, [Remembrance Day] can be summed up in two words – democracy and disease.

“Soldiers fought for democracy and it is up to us to maintain that, not by fighting, but by supporting the democratic process.

“And disease – 102 years after the Spanish Flu ravaged our world, we’re dealing with another pandemic.

“We should acknowledge and be vigilant to protect both.”

Remembrance Day 2020 was marked yesterday (Wednesday 11 November), with the community encouraged to observe a minute’s silence; attend local services, which included one at Gregson Park in Hamilton; and reach out to a veteran.

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It was in November 1995 that he started his role as general manager, and he has been at the helm for more than half of Westpac’s existence.

Throughout his career, Mr Jones has overseen many changes.

He led a successful tender into NSW Government to win a 10-year contract for the rescue helicopter to deliver world-class aeromedical services to the communities of Northern NSW. More recently, COVID-19 has posed many challenges and he is proud to have witnessed a high degree of patience and resilience.

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Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service Chief Executive Richard Jones is marking 25 years with the organisation.

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news Wangi group seizes chance to craft tight-knit community While COVID-19 put the world on hold, the Wangi Library Knitters saw it as an opportunity to knit and crotchet from home.

Even though members missed the social connection, they could still participate in their favourite hobby.

The group formed in a bid to stop the Wangi Wangi Library from closing as there was a strong movement from Lake Macquarie City Council to shut its doors.

Member Christine Langshaw decided to show it was a necessity within the community and, eight years on, the group and library are thriving.

“I didn’t know anybody and wanted to make friends,” Ms Langshaw said.

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way where you could just get together and knit.

“I decided the library would be a good spot and I put a sign on the window inviting people to join me on a Wednesday morning and then I took my knitting needles and sat there, hoping I wouldn’t be alone and people joined me.”

For Ms Langshaw, the best part about the group is the social connection.

“I think it is the lovely people that you meet, and we donate a lot to charities, which is good for us and good for them,” she said.

Fellow member Bernadette Gill said the group helped her contribute to the community.

“Beside the social support that we give each other, it’s the work that we do in supporting charities,

The Wangi Library Knitters during one of their gatherings.

everything that we knit goes to someone who needs it,” she said.

“It’s the pleasure we get from making these things for people who need them.

“We make all sorts of things, from beanies to rugs for children and the elderly – at one stage we were even knitting jumpers for lambs.”

Both Ms Gill and Ms Langshaw said the group’s members spent their time in lockdown knitting and crocheting for a cause.

After meeting up in September at the Wangi RSL Club, they will

now finally be able to host a market stall to sell these items on Saturday 28 November.

The stall will go from 8am to 12pm outside ‘The Deck’ bakery and cafe, on the corner of Watkins Road and Dobell Drive, Wangi Wangi.

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Couple dig deep to build new hospital for wombats For most people, Roz and Kevin Holme’s property is in the middle of nowhere – many might not even know it exists.

But, for injured wombats, it is a safe place to call home and receive help.

Roz and Kevin have lived on the property near Cessnock for 16 years and, through their not-forprofit organisation Cedar Creek Wombat Rescue, they have been helping wombats in need for almost four decades.

“I was raised with wildlife,” Roz said.

“My parents used to [look after animals] and, when I married my husband, he was into wildlife too and we just started finding more and more injured animals on the roads.

“I knew so many vets that had no idea and wanted to euthanise what they couldn’t fix, [so] I decided that I wanted to get into helping wombats.

“I wanted to fix them and, the more I helped, the more I could train other vets.

“It’s just for the love of it, you wouldn’t do it if you didn’t love them – the expense kills you, but I mean when you look at [their faces], you just can’t resist it.”

Roz’s love for the species runs deep.

She and Kevin have spent the last few months building a new hospital in a bid to rescue and care for more injured wombats.

It is set to be equipped with specialised surgical equipment, three Intensive Care Units, and accommodation for visiting vets.

The hospital will open on Sunday 22 November and, while there is still a bit of work to do, Roz is confident they’ll get it done.

The pair have dipped into their own pockets to fund construction but, earlier this year, they also received a vital $30,000 donation from confectionary brand Kinder and the Australian Wildlife Society.

“A lot of it is out of our own pockets, but we don’t mind,” Roz said.

“It’s all for the wombats.”

The couple’s passion for animals doesn’t stop at wombats though.

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news Bathers Way walk to promote kindness Michelle Boundy says what the world needs now is kindness.

After her son was struck by a coward punch on a night out in Newcastle two years ago, Michelle has learned that what matters most is banding together.

“I’m lucky my boy got to come home,” she said.

“What I want to ask everyone out there though is, when it gets ugly, what do you do?

“Do you just walk past? We shouldn’t have to wait for a disaster to join together.”

After 34 years of working in government, including time spent establishing health and wellbeing reforms for staff, Michelle says she is ready to be the face of kindness for the city.

“I wanted to do something Newcastle had never seen before,” she said.

“We need this now more than ever – we know our city is incredibly kind in times of crisis and it is now time to show care for one another every day.”

Michelle is planning to walk 50 kilometres along Newcastle’s Bathers Way to promote

kindness in the community.

“I’ll be walking from Merewether to King Edward Park and back to raise money for the Stay Kind organisation,” she said.

“It might take me 10 hours to do it but I think it’s a really important message that needs to be shared.”

Michelle will be joined by several prominent, supportive community members, including NSW Police Superintendent Matt Appleton, Newcastle State MP Tim Crakanthorp and Sydney father Ralph Kelly, who lost his son Thomas in 2012 to a coward punch in Kings Cross.

“People want a human connection now more than ever,” Michelle said.

“By making a public show of kindness, we are hoping to promote the need for kindness in the community every single day.

“Are you going to get involved and do something?”

To mark World Kindness Day tomorrow (Friday 13 November), Michelle, who was recently named Community Champion for the Stay Kind Foundation, will showcase Newcastle’s

Michelle Boundy will walk 50 kilometres along Bathers Way.

stunning coastline to her extensive social media audiences, both in NSW and overseas.

She is urging the community to create a team and join her on her walk, donate to the cause, or sponsor her walk.

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sport Manning completes historic marathon A Hunter resident says he is still on a high after completing a unique midnight marathon at Simpsons Gap in the Northern Territory.

The event was organised by the Indigenous Marathon Foundation (IMF), a health promotion charity that uses running to help foster inspirational Indigenous leadership.

This year’s edition marked the IMF’s 10-year anniversary and, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, saw it return to its Alice Springs roots for a marathon under the moonlight.

Tenambit’s Cameron Manning completed the 42.195-kilometre event in a time of 4:18:13, placing him second overall.

The 27-year-old, a member of the Gomeroi nation, said he had previously trialled in each of the past three years to be on the 12-strong marathon team.

His fourth attempt, however,

proved to be successful.

“It feels definitely unique and really special to be with all 12 squad members who are in the project this year,” he said. “[Alice Springs] was the first time a lot of us have met each other.

“Doing the marathon changed my mindset about running in regards to the mental benefits of it – that’s what I got out of it and what I want to share.”

The IMF was founded by former marathon world champion Robert de Castella, who took four Indigenous Australians with no prior running experience to the New York City Marathon in 2010.

This group became the first Aboriginals to complete the event, which races across New York’s five boroughs.

Since 2010, the IMF has selected 12 running novices from Indigenous

backgrounds to travel to New York to test themselves in the marathon.

The participants have a limited six-month training period and, along with their athletic commitment, they are also required to undertake educational training, including a Certificate IV in Sport and Recreation, a Level 1 Recreational Running Coach Accreditation, CPR and first-aid qualifications, and media training.

Manning said that this year’s education program was held over Zoom. “[The educational training] was every six weeks for a couple of days,” he said.

“For me, it’s not been so hard as I am currently studying at the University of Newcastle, so I’ve incorporated that into my studies.”

Manning said participating was “really special and something we’ll

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Hunter runner Cameron Manning after completing the gruelling marathon.

never forget” and expressed his desire to continue working with the IMF as an alumni.

“As I have two young kids and my work background is with community work, I want to use running to positively engage young people,” he said.

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Scone sale proves a roaring success The secret to a good scone, Jessica Ingram says, is not over-kneading the dough, using a very hot oven, and adding lots of jam and cream.

As the publicity manager of Newcastle Evening Country Women’s Association (CWA) branch, Jessica has picked up many practical tidbits in her two years with the group.

She joined the rest of the group’s 25 members at Cooks Hill Surf Lifesaving Club on Saturday to sell the branch’s best batch of scones for this year’s first major fundraiser.

“We [had] at least 500 scones for sale on Saturday,” she said.

“As you know, the CWA is famous for its scones so we [wanted] to raise some much-needed funds.”

At 30, Jessica is the branch’s youngest member.

Club president Shaleigh Lennox, herself just 40-years-old, says

traditional CWA stereotypes are a thing of the past.

“Being Newcastle’s only evening branch means we have members who might work during the day or are busy doing other things, and so they enjoy meeting in the evenings,” she said.

“It’s not just about baking, we’ll study different topics and learn about other countries and cultures as well as fundraise to help improve the lives of women and families in rural and remote areas.

“We also have a voice in parliament so, although we aren’t a political group, we can have a say in trying to improve the lives of women.”

Formed in 2003, Newcastle Evening CWA meets on the fourth Monday of every month at the Cooks Hill Surf Lifesaving Club

Newcastle Evening Branch CWA members Jan Ross, Shaleigh Lennox, Phyllis Munson and Jasmine Court prior to the Scone sale at Bar Beach. Photo: Peter Stoop

at Bar Beach. The branch’s usual fundraising events were cancelled when COVID-19 struck earlier this year.

“It’s been a challenging year,” Shaleigh said.

“But our jams and preserves and the support of our sponsors has helped us through.”

The CWA aims to support women, children and families, especially those living in rural and remote Australia,

through creating a network of support, lobbying for change, and fundraising activities.

Newcastle Evening CWA has, in the past, raised funds for groups affected by drought and bushfires and women’s advocacy groups such as Mum’s Cottage and Jenny’s Place.

Visit the group’s Facebook page to keep up-to-date with more fundraising events.

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Prep: 15 mins Cook: 15 mins Serves 4 Sauce: 1/4 cup Bonne Maman blackcurrant conserve 2 Tbsp water, room temperature Pudding dry ingredients 1 1/4 cup plain or all-purpose flour 2 Tbsp organic cane sugar or coconut sugar 2 tsp baking powder Pudding wet ingredients: 2/3 cup plant-based milk, such as almond, soy or coconut 3 Tbsp light-tasting vegetable oil, such as sun¬flower or rapeseed

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Divide the mixture into 4-6 mini ramekins.

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Bake the puddings in the oven for 15-20 minutes. They are ready when the tops are golden and a skewer can be inserted into a pudding and there is no wet batter on it.

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Tea rooms pour cup of kindness For Nevine Adlam, the most rewarding part of her job is helping young people who come from disadvantaged backgrounds.

As the owner of Lambton Park Tea Rooms, Nevine takes on early school leavers and underprivileged kids, providing them with valuable training and empowering them to further their education through a registered traineeship.

“It’s very rewarding to see

young people, who haven’t had a chance to complete school, get basic training in hospitality,” she said.

“We teach them people skills, time management, and general hospitality work, which is the basis for a career in the future.

“It’s a business with an aim.

“For me, it’s not just about the dollars, but [also] about giving young people a chance in life.

“I’ve been encouraged with the

staff I’ve had over the years to see them prosper and develop selfconfidence. That’s what is really important.”

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Country music star to headline special show at Dashville Shane Nicholson often went six months without playing in front of a crowd but, this time, it was different.

The multi award-winning country music/ roots singer-songwriter admitted he hadn’t realised how much he missed live shows until he performed at Warners Bay last Friday.

“I can go months without playing if I’m in between albums and not touring, but this one felt longer because it was a forced hiatus,” he said.

“It took me a while to get my sea legs back but, man, it was amazing.

“Once that train left the station, it wasn’t just me enjoying it, you could tell the audience had missed the gigs too.

“You wouldn’t even know the room was only half full because of COVID restrictions – every second seat has to be vacant, but you wouldn’t know it.

“I guess we were all just so happy to be there.”

Nicholson has received three ARIA awards, most recently for his solo album Hell Breaks Loose in 2015 and for his hit collaborations with Kasey Chambers, Rattlin’ Bones and Wreck and Ruin.

He has also won 10 CMAA Golden Guitar Awards, including 2018 Male Artist of the Year, and an APRA award.

Nicholson will perform at Coffs Harbour and Goulburn before returning to the Hunter for a show at Dashville on Saturday 28 November.

Dashville has teamed up with the NSW Government and ARIA to offer a regional outdoor experience as part of Great Southern Nights – an initiative that will bring 1,000 COVID Safe gigs to venues across the state this month.

Nicholson & The General Waste are set to headline the special show, alongside Kevin

Three-time ARIA award winner Shane Nicholson.

Bennett & The Flood and Hunter Valley singersongwriter Anna Weatherup.

Nicholson praised Dashville’s “family [and] educated music lover” vibe.

“There’s a really good feeling about the place – there’s never any trouble, it’s always about the music and the people,” he said.

“It is just a special little universe that they have created.”

Dashville’s Great Southern Nights will start at 4pm at Lower Belford, near Singleton.

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Christmas at The Levee is back in Maitland.

A popular ‘Christmas at The Levee’ event is back, with the first signs of festive cheer appearing this week.

Traders from across The Levee precinct in Maitland are providing some Christmas gift inspiration, with a range of offers all brought together in a booklet, while businesses have

also taken the time to create Christmas window displays for the public to vote on.

Free, socially distanced Santa photos will take place at The Riverlink and, while there will be no sitting on Santa’s lap, the photo will still act as a great memory of the festive season.

Sessions will be held every Thursday from 3pm to 7pm, and Friday and Saturday from 9am to 1pm, starting from Thursday 26 November.

Limited spaces will be available, so arrive early to avoid disappointment.

Maitland Mayor Loretta Baker says, while it has been a challenging year for everyone, it is exciting to bring back an even bigger Christmas program to The Levee this festive season.

“We hope that the community

will get involved by picking up some of their presents from the great mix of local shops in the area,” she said.

“Along with supporting local businesses, this is also a great way to bring the community together at this time of year in a COVIDSafe way.”

A Christmas celebration is also coming to The Levee on Thursday 3 December, which will be a laid back evening with a small selection of fresh local produce, artisan beer, wine and spirits stalls, gift wrapping by donation, roving entertainers, and live music.

A program, including information on the Christmas activities and a fun nutcracker scavenger hunt, will be available throughout the precinct in the coming weeks.

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What’s on LET’S FISH LAKE MAC: Catch big, win big on Australia’s largest coastal saltwater lake. Let’s Fish Lake Mac is Lake Macquarie’s new open fishing competition. It will go from 7am on Friday 13 November to 2pm on Sunday 15 November.

A catch-and-release event, there is a total of $20,000 in prizes up for grabs across adult and junior divisions. Cost is $20 per person. Go to letsfishlakemac.com.au to register or for more information. Sign-ups close today (Thursday 12 November).

THE AESTHETIC TABLE: Back to Back Galleries will host an exhibition called The Aesthetic Table from Friday 13 November at 57 Bull Street, Cooks Hill. The exhibition is a study on ‘still life’, a contemporary re-construction of forms and textures as the artists reframe meaning through their domestic aesthetic juxtapositions. Open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11am to 5pm.

Call 4929 3677 or visit newcastlepotters.org.au for more details.

GARAGE SALE: Lots of different items for sale, toys, paintings/prints, household items, plants, vintage collectables, brand new and second-hand items, and a selection of books will be on offer. The garage sale will support the work of The Umbrella Foundation Australia and Centre for Hope’s youth programs. It will take place on Saturday 14 November from 8am to 2pm at 135 High Street, East Maitland. A Centre for Hope coffee van will be on site to provide amazing coffee and a selection of hot pies, muffins, and cookies. All items are to be sprayed and disinfected and visitors will need to check-in to comply with COVIDSafe practices.

COME AND TRY DRAGON BOATING: Sessions will take place on Saturday 14 and 21 November at 34 Tully Street, Carrington. Arrive at 8am for an 8.30am start. All fitness levels, ages 18+. Sessions will operate under a full COVID safety plan and

Photo: Peter Stoop Come and Try Dragon Boating sessions will take place this weekend – Saturday 14 November – in Carrington.

tracing. Contact patrick.mccadden@bigpond.com for more information or to register.

LAP THE MAP FOR DIABETES: Lions Australia’s Lap the Map for Diabetes fundraiser will coincide with World Diabetes Day on Saturday 14 November. Lions is conducting this annual event throughout Australia and is inviting the nation’s families and friends, school communities and sporting organisations to participate in this national relay walk to promote awareness of diabetes and promote a healthy lifestyle. A gold coin donation on the day will go towards the campaign. Contact Lions Australia Diabetes Foundation’s Noelene Heggart on 0466 643 847 or visit lionsclubs.org.au for more information.

CHRISTMAS AND CRAFT FAIR: Maitland Country Women’s Association will host a Christmas and Craft Fair on Saturday 14 November from 8.30am to 1.30pm at the CWA Hall (46 Church Street, Maitland). There will be plum puddings and Christmas cakes, plants, and lovely handmade items. The fair will raise money to help support CWA’s work in the local community, as well as maintenance costs at the hall.

BOOK LAUNCH: Portraits of Paterson NSW will explore the people, places, and buildings that helped shape the Lower Hunter town during the 20th and 21st centuries. Written by Alison Pitkin and published by the Paterson Historical Society, it will be launched on Sunday 15 November at John Tucker Park (Maitland Road, Paterson) from 1pm to 4pm. Books will be available at $25 each.

COMMUNITY WORKING BEE: Visitors and members are welcome to attend the monthly

working bee at the Warners Bay Community Garden. Please wear protective clothing, covered shoes, a hat and sunscreen. Tools are provided.

Saturday 21 November from 9am to 1pm at Bunya Park (corner Cherry Road and Macquarie Drive, Eleebana).

TRI NATIONS: Australia will tackle Argentina in round four of the Tri Nations rugby union series at McDonald Jones Stadium (294 Turton Road, Broadmeadow) on Saturday 21 November from 7.45pm. Go to ticketmaster.com.au to buy tickets.

OPERA HUNTER SHOWCASE: Features soloists in their spectacular best performing a range of popular songs, from Wagner, Mascagni, Rossini, Bizet, Rogers, Hammerstein, John Adams, Dolly Parton and more. Saturday 21 November from 2pm at Rathmines Theatre (25 Stilling Street, Rathmines). Tickets cost $25. Email mbuck@ exemail.com.au for more information.

NEWCASTLE COMEDY FESTIVAL: Kicking off a weeklong celebration of non-stop comedy with an amazing line-up of the festival’s funniest international stars, homegrown legends, and next-big-things in comedy. The festival will go across the weekend of Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November. Shows will take place at 3pm and 8pm on both days at the Civic Theatre, Newcastle. Visit civictheatrenewcastle.com.au or call 4929 1977 to book tickets.

MARKET DAY: The East Maitland branch of the Country Women’s Association will host a market day at 162 George Street, East Maitland, on Saturday 28 November from 8am to 1pm. Cakes, slices, jams, plants, and handicrafts on sale.

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Think carefully about the plants you wish to grow Here in Newcastle, we are certainly experiencing lifestyle changes.

The move to villas and apartments has certainly changed gardening experiences, primarily in apartments where view is the attraction.

Unfortunately, this affects garden lovers as the wind and also the salt create real problems for those who have left large gardens and still love to have on oasis on the balcony.

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Always check the ultimate size of the plant that you are considering.

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Find time for your health This column’s topic is time.

Or, to be more specific, finding the time to look after your health.

When it comes to our health there are two specific areas where people use time, or their lack of time, as an excuse.

These areas are nutrition and exercise.

With nutrition, the key is to be prepared.

When mealtimes come around or you feel like a snack, having a meal plan or food already prepared will prevent you from going for unhealthy, fast food options.

A banana, an apple or a small packet of nuts are three simple snacks that can be eaten in a few minutes and taken just about anywhere.

Not having time to sit down and eat is one occasion when a health shake can be of benefit.

Make sure you do your research if buying online or ask the shop staff

for the healthiest options.

Now to exercise. The World Health Organisation (WHO) states that “insufficient physical activity is one of the leading risk factors for death worldwide”.

WHO also has guidelines on how often you should exercise, for how long and at what intensity but, for now, I am just going to tell you that just about anything is better than nothing.

Ten to 20 minutes of moderate exercise a day is better than an hour once a week.

This time of year is perfect to set your alarm a bit earlier and go for a brisk walk or join a local gym.

I say local because, for someone who perceives they are short of time, the best gym is the one they drive past on a regular basis.

While preparing this article, my wife told me a story about an old friend of hers.

Head for the hills I actually love hill sprints, but never do them as often as I would like.

A hill sprint session will work on your power and strength; the steeper the gradient of the hill, the more power you’ll need to push up it.

Hill workout • This session will test you but will give you awesome results!

• 15 mins warm up.

• Jogging/running and leg stretches.

• 10 x hill starts.

• Walk for 10 secs from the bottom of the hill, sprint for 10 secs, then walk back to the start point.

• 10 x cadence runs.

• Mark out 50 metres on a flat area and walk into a running action; that is your natural cadence.

Focus on good form and speed.

This lady was a single, working mum with three children.

Like a lot of you mums, she spent a lot of time getting her children to their extracurricular activities.

One of those activities was swimming.

One day, while sitting by the pool, she decided she was going to bring her swimmers the next time her kids had a lesson and do some laps.

She swam twice a week for 30 minutes and this made her realise that, with a little planning, she

could find other small windows of opportunity to do some exercise.

Over the next two years, she lost 25 kilos.

So, the simple message is this: if you don’t find time for your health, sooner or later, you will be forced to find time for illness. *This is a regular online column written by Stephen Smith, the owner and head trainer at Merewether Fitness Studio. Go to newcastleweekly.com.au to read more of his columns.

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• 10 x hill hops (each leg). Find a small hill/incline and hop up on your right leg for 10 hops. Walk back down and do 10 on your left leg.

• 10m frog leaps. With your feet shoulder-width apart, squat down and leap forward going uphill over 10 metres.

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Position your bins at the kerbside, two metres clear of any obstructions and at least one metre apart.

• 10 x tempo hill runs.

• Choose your hill and mark out 25-50 metres. Start from a flat run into the hill and keep your same speed and tempo over the distance. Jog down the hill to help with your stride length.

• Warm down jog. *Courtesy of personal trainer Lee Campbell, Bfirm.

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Positioned on the 10th floor with expansive suburban views, this superb two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment is in an outstanding location, which places you right in the heart of Newcastle’s fast-evolving west end. The open plan, airconditioned living space extends seamlessly to the terrace and features a Caesarstone kitchen, with integrated dishwasher, electric cooktop, under bench oven, refrigerator, and movable island bench. The master bedroom with access to the balcony features a large walk-through wardrobe to the ensuite.

Both bathrooms are deluxe with wall hung vanities and floor to ceiling tiles; the European laundry includes a washing machine and dryer; and the single car space and storage cage in the basement are also secure. With the harbour foreshore, Honeysuckle precinct and beaches at the east end, you’ll be spoilt for choice to entertain and be entertained or you can take full advantage of the central communal outdoor platform with barbecue area, children’s playground and gym.

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A sprawling retreat on waterfront reserve, this sanctuary will attract families who dream of a semi-rural tree-change and would love to drop in the canoe without leaving home. The stunning wraparound verandah lends almost every room sweeping vistas of both tropical and manicured gardens with filtered lake glimpses, whilst a covered alfresco area big enough to host large functions and tiered deck beckon you outside.

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Elegance and contemporary appeal are showcased in perfect harmony in this inspiring family home. Delivering glorious creek views, multiple balconies, and a healthy selection of private living areas, it could easily be your castle. Interior highlights include five bedrooms, three bathrooms, a split-level living room with combustion fire, home theatre system, solar panels, and a sparkling modern kitchen.

Price $795,000 - $865,000 View Saturday, 2pm to 2.30pm Agent Lucy Vetrano Mob 0410 577 237

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With an incredible view toward the coast and an ocean horizon, this instantly comfortable home enjoys a stellar location and inďŹ nite future scope.

- Elevated home with single garage underneath and single-storey layout - Open living/dining area, original kitchen needing a modern update - Rear glass-enclosed sunroom with elevated view through to the ocean - 1.5km from New Lambton Village, moments to the JHH and schools - For sale by Openn Negotiation (exible conditions auction online).

Troy Reeves M 0409 849 278 P 4903 8228 For Sale Contact Agent View Saturday 14th November 10:00am - 10:30am

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DAVID AYLIFFE & KATIE MARTIN. For an incredible 50 years, Marshalls Property have been servicing the real estate needs of the East Lakes region. And now, in a collaboration with the award-winning Altitude Group, locals can expect the same faultless service to continue, with the added strength of industry leaders by their side.

David Ayliffe, director of Marshalls Property and Redhead native, commenced his real estate career back in 1993 and looks forward to combining his stellar sales record and innate local knowledge with the dynamic sales strategists at Altitude. David believes this merger will continue the Marshalls legacy for decades to come.

Also hailing from Marshalls Property is Katie Martin. Katie brings a wealth of experience to the Altitude team, with her career in real estate expanding from the product and service industry of landscaping, where listening to customer’s needs has helped shape her outstanding results in real estate. Katie and her family also enjoy living in Redhead, and like David, she views this merger as an enormous benefit to both the area, and its people.

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Bolton Point, 53 Bay Road Waterfront Cottage with Holiday Appeal 2 BED | 2 BATH | 1 GARAGE

Imagine spending weekends lakeside in your own cute-as-button waterfront cottage, with well-cared for interiors, a chilled vibe and only 90-minutes from Sydney. Set over two levels, its layout serves up a spacious kitchen, a dining area, a separate living room extending to a lake-view balcony, ground oor rumpus, two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Positioned for a lifestyle of waterfront bliss, simply grab the paddle board, jet-ski, ďŹ sh or picnic from the edge of your front lawn.

David Westerman M 0428 482 767 P 4903 8228 For Sale $750,000 View Saturday 14th November 12:00pm - 12:30pm

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Bronwyn Ireland M 0413 485 282 P 4903 8228

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Located in Harvest Estate, this outstanding single storey home is set on the high side of a corner block with dual access to a north facing backyard. Its impressive open plan design allows for large family gatherings both indoors and out where you can slide open glass doors to let the alfresco dining area and indoor living space combine to become one enjoyable zone. Current Rent: $565 pw.

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Unit 207/3 Violet Town Road, Mount Hutton

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Assisted Care Living This centrally located 1 bedroom villa is waiting for its new owner.

Recently refurbished with new carpet and freshly painted throughout with no maintenance to be done in the yard.

For sale: $110,000 - $120,000 Open Home: By appointment John Armstrong 0498 441 160

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celebrity birthday RACHEL McADAMS 17 November 1978

WITH FRANCIS BEVAN www.francisbevan.com For personal readings, call Francis Bevan & The Inner Circle Team of psychics and mediums 1300 882 136. $5.50 per minute (higher pay-phone or mobile)..Credit cards welcome.

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The supreme planet of communication, Mercury, is Rachel’s ruling planet throughout the year ahead, which will bring her success through her intellectual abilities. Any form of writing or speaking will be improved and will largely underpin her success. Her imagination will be stimulated by Mercury, with many new and exciting ideas coming to her mind. Rachel needs to be firm in her attitude and shouldn’t allow too many ideas or opportunities to distract or confuse her.

ARIES 21 MAR – 20 APR

CANCER 22 JUNE – 22 JULY

LIBRA 24 SEPT – 23 OCT

CAPRICORN 22 DEC – 20 JAN

The New Moon on 15 November is good news for your long-term financial outlook and future security. However, if you feel you are still being plagued with financial worries, it is time to review the way you, and possibly your household, deal with money.

If you are in a long-term partnership, it is the ideal time to renew the magic of the early days of your union. The New Moon on the 15th indicates that your intuition is going to be rather sharp and that you may have a lucky break.

The New Moon on the 15th is the ideal time for you in career and financial matters and your organisational talents will surprise even you! You will also find a way to transform some element of your job in a way that suits your future needs.

Your focus this month is going to be on friendship and a better quality of life. It also seems that you are keen to educate yourself in some way. The New Moon on the 15th indicates that you are going to be a popular and much sought-after person.

TAURUS 21 APR – 21 MAY

The New Moon on the 15th is a time when family feuds will be resolved and you’ll find more contentment in your surroundings. This should be a nostalgic time when happy memories resurface. A favourable aspect to Pluto and Jupiter ushers in the start of a better phase economically.

SCORPIO 24 OCT – 22 NOV

AQUARIUS 21 JAN – 19 FEB

The New Moon on the 15th will bring success on many different fronts for you. This is the ideal time to get on the phone to sort something out! When it comes to family or distant relatives, there will be a great sense of responsibility here for you.

Luck is with you in connection with money and if something has been delayed, it may come through this month. The New Moon on the 15th indicates that a letter or email to a friend may be just the thing to perk you up, especially if you’ve been feeling lonely.

SAGITTARIUS 23 NOV – 21 DEC

PISCES 20 FEB – 20 MAR

Logic takes a backseat as you are learning to rely on your instincts.

The New Moon on the 15th indicates you’re going to want solitude but may not be able to get it, so turn the TV on to a travel program and simply dream that you’re on that tropical beach!

The New Moon on the 15th heightens your interest in international affairs and your desire to travel will be strengthened. It is a good time to rely on your instincts as they won’t let you down and you are likely to be at your intuitive best.

The New Moon on the 15th is a good time to have a talk with your loved ones about your future strategy. You may decide on a move of property, a sensible budget or that you can spend a little more on luxuries, such as travel or visiting friends.

GEMINI 22 MAY – 21 JUNE This is a good time to complete any jobs that need doing. The 15 November New Moon indicates you will have the drive and initiative to make the most out of your prospects. You are going to be forced to stand out from the crowd and make your mark.

LEO 23 JULY – 23 AUG

VIRGO 24 AUG – 23 SEPT Developments in the lives of your siblings, neighbours, colleagues and relatives will have an extra importance. The New Moon on the 15th is the ideal time to leap into action and get things done, so you won’t be able to resist picking up the phone, sending emails and getting things moving.

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Dashville presents Great Southern Nights Dashville has organised another exceptional evening of live music as part of a great initiative, known as Great Southern Nights.

If you haven’t heard, Great Southern Nights is a state government supported project to assist in the recovery of the music industry – featuring 1,000 gigs at selected venues across regional

Dashville and Great Southern Nights.

As per previous Dashville events, this is a fully licensed, all ages show (under 18s to be accompanied by an adult).

All tickets include the option to camp onsite.

Visit dashville.com.au for more information or to buy tickets.

NSW. Dashville has jumped on board and built a doozy of a line up for what will no doubt be a beautiful night under the great southern sky.

It includes three-time ARIA award winner Shane Nicholson & The General Waste, as well as Kevin Bennett & The Flood, and Hunter Valley musician Anna Weatherup.

Don’t miss this special COVIDSafe outdoor

Enter to WIN Two lucky Newcastle Weekly readers will win a double pass to Great Southern Nights at Dashville on Saturday 28 November (valued at $120).

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 19 November 2020 and winners drawn same day. One entry per person. Entrants must be aged 18+.

show under the trees, brought to you by

Misbehaviour’s all-star cast

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Raw, Rhys Ifans and Greg Kinnear. In cinemas on 26

not the Swedish favourite but Miss Grenada, the

November.

Newcastle Weekly competition winners The winners in Newcastle Weekly’s latest round of competition draws are: Barbecue This Brian Blair Radioactive Movie Pass Brian Blair, Nelle Hamilton, Peter Matheos, Kerry Batson, Sergeja Bosanac

Enter to WIN Five lucky Newcastle Weekly readers will win a double pass to Misbehaviour. In cinemas 26 November.

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 19 November 2020 and winners drawn same day. One entry per person. Entrants must be aged 18+.

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My favourite things MY DAUGHTER LILY Having a daughter later in life has given me a renewed purpose. Lily is 14 years old and has already developed her own ‘style’. Fashion, performing arts or some other strand of the creativity spectrum will undoubtedly be her future. Her plans are to work and live in either London or New York.

MY ART Whilst I have absolutely zero talent when it comes to the arts in any form, I can appreciate what I see and, as such, I have a very eclectic collection of paintings and pieces. My collection of hand painted cows shows off my love of artwork and each piece purchased results in a charity donation.

OUR DOG HARRY (HARRINGTON)

Gary Parsisson

REACH HOMELESS SERVICES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Gary had a long and successful career in the banking and consulting industries, working in Australia and overseas.

A burning desire to help those who were ‘doing it tough’ saw Gary make a complete career change in 2010 when he accepted a role with the Salvation Army in Sydney. After around six years with the ‘Salvos’ in a variety of roles, a ‘sea change’ was on the cards. The year 2018 saw Gary relocate to Newcastle to support his daughter Lily’s wishes to attend the Hunter School of Performing Arts after she successfully auditioned for a place in its drama program. The board of Reach Newcastle Ltd were searching for an experienced and compassionate leader to elevate their community profile and provide direction in fundraising and operational excellence. It was a role Gary accepted and, since then, he has played a major part in Reach’s success.

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Harry is a (almost) 3-year-old miniature Cavoodle with the most amazing personality. Harry is very intuitive and seems to know just how I am feeling at any point of the day. If my mood is down and I am taking time out, Harry comes over and just rests his head on me. Both Lily and I are very grateful for Harry’s love and affection.

MUSIC When I was much younger, I had a huge record collection and, as vinyl was replaced by tapes then CD’s, I sold off my collection.

I am just now starting to re-establish my collection and it ranges from the rock classics era of Led Zeppelin to Light Opera.

WATCHES I have always been fascinated by watches and, although I rarely wear a traditional watch these days, I still have my collection, which I really love and get great pleasure when I am going somewhere. It’s more appropriate to wear a nice timepiece rather than my daily digital Fitbit.

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