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From the editor Newcastle boasts many inspirational local heroes – from 2021 Citizen of the Year Dr Kelvin Kong to legendary wheelchair athlete Kurt Fearnley.

And, in the past week or two, you could easily throw Mark Hughes (Mark Hughes Foundation) and Peter Sleap (Sleapy’s Foundation) into the mix, too.

So, it was great to see another much-loved Novocastrian, namely Craig Johnston, giving something back to the community last week.

The Australian soccer (or football for the purist) great threw his support behind Compass Housing’s Grow A Star youth mentoring and scholarship program at its inaugural fundraising luncheon.

The initiative, which launched in 2012, has assisted more than 400 young people to pursue their academic, artistic and sporting goals at grassroots and representative levels.

So, if anyone knows how important it is to follow your dreams, it’s Johnston.

The multiple championship-winning Liverpool FC midfielder grew up in Lake Macquarie.

However, at the age of 15, he headed to England – with his family – to become a professional soccer player.

The rest, as they say, is history.

Despite his busy schedule, he still found time to not only attend the function but his passion to help the youngsters was quite evident.

Until next week, keep smiling.

- Rod Thompson

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Rodney Bowen at his residence in Cooks Hill.

He’s taken many knocks in his 52 years, some Rodney Bowen admits, he probably deserved.

But when he received a notice to vacate under the door of his Cooks Hill residence last month, he decided to take action.

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The shared accommodation offers discounted rent to 40 adult residents, many of whom have life experience with domestic violence, homelessness, and disabilities.

On Monday 7 June he was served a notice of termination of lease agreement by Streets Property Management.

The notice advised tenants the building was to be redeveloped by its owners, the Aspen Group.

The news, Mr Bowen said, was devastating.

“Legally it’s okay, but ethically and morally it’s definitely not,” he said.

“Finding affordable long-term accommodation for 40 people in 30 days is almost an inconceivable and laughable (if it wasn’t so serious) idea.

“We live here as most of us

cannot afford higher rent than that which we already pay.

“Many of our vulnerable residents have past experiences with homelessness and sleeping rough.

“An impersonal letter, slipped under their doors with no consultation, has caused many triggers, not to mention we will be homeless or at risk of homelessness right in the middle of winter.”

Mr Bowen has a diploma in community services and is also studying an undergraduate degree in community services and counselling with Torrens University.

“I’m a full-time student so my benefits are limited, and because I’m an older person I have previous life financial commitments which take $150 straight off the top of my fortnightly payments,” he said.

“I’ve been here for two years but a lot of the residents have been here for what feels like forever.

“Even if I find something I’ve got to come up with the bond.

“Yes, I’ll get my bond back, but I have to pay that one before I get this one back.

“How do I find that money?

“Had I been told back in January I could have been putting $10 or $20 away every week and had that now when I needed it.

“There’ve been claims the developers have been in consultation with us all along – that’s just spin.

“There’s also allegedly a map with plans for development right here in the building according to Aspen, it’s been in here since January – well, nobody here has seen it.”

- Rebecca Riddle

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Nic Mills with his daughter Leanna. Photo: Peter Stoop

Dad’s plea to help daughters As most parents would know, there is nothing you wouldn’t do for your child.

That’s no different for Cameron Park’s Nic Mills – he urgently needs to raise funds to keep his daughters, Leanna and Bethany, alive.

The siblings were just like any other children, until they were two and four. As toddlers they began battling early-onset generalised dystonia, a movement disorder that causes muscles to contract and spasm involuntarily.

In 2005, the family travelled to France to undergo a surgery that would change their lives.

The pair had a Deep Brain Stimulus implanted, with the device producing electrical impulses to reduce the twisting and contorting of their muscles. While it has helped them dramatically, Leanna has faced another battle.

On top of the dystonia, she is also suffering from Parkinson’s Disease.

After leaving his job when the girls were younger to become a full-time carer, Nic is asking the community for help to raise funds to cover the cost of their needs. Leanna and Bethany require regular physiotherapy and occupational therapy appointments, various medications, trips to doctors and their specialists in Sydney, health insurance, and other equipment.

“For medical costs it’s more than $4,800 each a year but that isn’t everything,” Nic said.

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“We need all the help we can get because this is a very unique case where our two daughters cannot go to any hospital or specialists, it’s only certain ones who can help them.”

He adds, aside from seeing them in pain, the most difficult thing about what they’re facing is the reason that caused it.

“The hardest part is not knowing 100% what has caused the medical condition, only having symptoms and not a diagnosis, all the tests we’ve got back just say normal,” he said.

“We’re also trying to get Leanna up and going, we’re putting our hearts into that as well, but we still don’t know exactly what’s going on.”

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God’s Closet volunteers Gemma King with 18-month-old Olivia, Valmai Walters and Natalie King with son Caleb King (9) are hoping to clothe as many kids in “the village” as possible this spring. Photo: Rebecca Riddle

Clothing children for free thanks to our God’s Closet If raising a child is indeed the role of a village, then God’s Closet is hoping to man the wardrobe at its core.

Based in Charlestown, the group that collects and distributes children’s

clothes for those in need, will soon host its first community Free Shop Day. Together with her team of helpers, organiser Natalie King says the event

will be about more than wrapping kids in clothing.

“We often say it takes a village to raise a child, but in this society where’s your village?,” she asks.

“There are a lot of people who have either moved away from their natural village or have never been a part of one.

“If we help create even the start of a small village that helps someone in such a small way like helping with clothes for their kids, that’d be amazing.

“Essentially it’s about families helping families.”

The God’s Closet volunteers are all mothers themselves meaning they understand firsthand the cost of clothing for children.

“We’re not here to make money, we’re not here for any other purpose than to help families help each other,” Ms King said.

“Hand-me-downs are a big part of our family, we get hand-me-downs from two different places.

“There are a lot of people out there who don’t have access to hand-medowns so in a way this is a big handme-down circle.”

God’s Closet is a community service not-for-profit ministry accepting donations of gently-used and new children’s clothing from newborn to size 18.

One day per quarter, the group will open its doors for parents and guardians of children to “shop” donated clothing free of charge, for a $1 admission fee.

The concept started in America 10 years ago, it is an Adventist Community Services ministry of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church.

“You don’t have to be able to contribute to be a part of it and you don’t have to belong to the church to join in, this is a supportive way for us all to help each other,” Ms King said.

God’s Closet is based at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church hall on Dickinson Street, Charlestown.

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A trio of visitors became the first to welcome a new reptilian creature to the Hunter Wetlands last week.

The Hunter Wetlands Centre has welcomed a new species at its Sandgate address.

The lizard-like creature has four legs and is 5.5 metres long, from head to tail.

Spotted in the trees near Brambles Pond, the unique creature has a friendly face and loves kids climbing on it.

The yet to be named reptilian is one of three new play installations in the grounds of the centre.

Wetlands CEO, Ken Bayliss said the new addition was bound to attract a wide range of visitors.

“We wanted to add some fun and adventure for kids exploring the wetlands,” he said.

“We also wanted structures that would sit well in our natural environment and have appeal for visitors of all ages. Port Waratah Coal Services shared our vision and very generously covered the construction and installation costs.

“It was constructed by Timber Creations Nature Play from reclaimed native timbers which fitted our requirements perfectly.”

As well as the lizard, the reserve has welcomed a winged creature inspired by Magpie Geese.

“The third installation is something different – a nature play area with a teepee shelter, activity table and ropes to draw kids in to build their own play around this space,” Mr Bayliss said.

“All three installations are located around Brambles Pond and are an easy walk from the Visitor Centre.”

A naming competition is planned for the lizardlike creature, with the community encouraged to visit the Hunter Wetlands Centre Facebook page for details.

- Rebecca Riddle

Australia’s Head of State will join City of Newcastle officials, key project stakeholders and esteemed guests this week in marking the completion of the exterior restoration works to Newcastle City Hall.

His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (RETD), GovernorGeneral of the Commonwealth of Australia, and Her Excellency Linda Hurley will travel to Newcastle on 25 June for a civic ceremony.

City of Newcastle has invested $20 million in the project, completed in stages under the Newcastle City Hall Conservation Management Plan adopted by council in 2008, including works to the clock tower and the building’s iconic sandstone façade to preserve this important piece of history for many more years to come.

The project was completed in three stages following a successful early trial restoration to the eastern façade in 2009-2010, which provided critical information for the overall restoration about the original construction methods and techniques.

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Glendale teenager Christian Sheehy is back at the beach after a freak surfing accident left him paralysed for much of 2020. Photo: Peter Stoop

Glendale teenager Christian Sheehy knows the power behind a wave.

In April 2020 the then-13-yearold was knocked off his bodyboard while surfing with mates at Catherine Hill Bay. He doesn’t remember much about that day, but his mother Kirsty says it was the beginning of what became a 14-month long “roller coaster ride of emotions”.

“It was my first wave of the day,” Christian said.

“It was about eight or nine in the morning and there were already quite a few out in the water.”

Christian says he thought he’d head-butted his friend.

“I remember getting on the wave and it just didn’t feel right,” he said.

“I felt a thump, I thought I’d run

into my mate.”

What he’d actually hit was a sand bank.

The competitive bodyboarder was instantly paralysed.

“His mate had to help him out of the water, otherwise he would have drowned,” Kirsty said.

“A brother and two sisters on the beach all helped get Christian out [of the water] and onto the sand. Then they called an ambulance.”

The three siblings, as fate would have it, were two off-duty lifesavers and a trauma nurse.

“I’m so grateful he was with his dad and that there were so many people around to help,” Kirsty said.

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“Because it was a spinal injury and because he was paralysed, he was taken by helicopter to Sydney,” Kirsty said.

Christian travelled under the care of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter crew, accompanied by his father Russ.

Kirsty followed behind, accompanied by her father.

“It was all pretty hectic then,” she said.

“I just had to get down there and see for myself what was going on.”

Kirsty stayed by Christian’s bedside for the next three-and-ahalf weeks.

Doctors say he’d suffered C4 central cord syndrome, or “swelling of the spine”.

“None of his limbs were working,” Kirsty said.

What followed was almost five months of rehabilitation at the John Hunter Children’s Hospital.

“Long story short he had to learn to walk again and use his limbs,” Kirsty said.

“He had swelling of the upper spine.”

Diligent with his rehabilitation, however Christian eventually returned home in August.

“More than 12 months later he is doing really well,” Kirsty says.

“He is 90% back to normal.

“He’s still having regular physiotherapy but is improving every day.

“I’m just so happy to see him doing all the usual teenage things again.

“Only time will tell if he’ll get his full strength back but it’s good to see him getting closer to it every single day.”

On Monday the Sheehy family met with the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service team that cared for Christian on that momentous day in April.

The meeting, accompanied by a

generous donation, was the thank you Kirsty hopes will not only show their gratitude, but also symbolise the end of an incident they hope to move on from.

“We wanted to thank the WRHS team in person for what they did for our family,” she said.

“But, this is also about closing a chapter for us.

“It’s going to be a great way to wrap up Christian’s journey with all the essential workers that have helped along the way with his recovery.”

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While the winter may bring the island some wet and wind, it also instils it with beautiful soft light, glorious afternoon sun, and a snug sense of cosiness.

The flights Long revered as one of Australia’s finest domestic travel destinations, getting to Tasmania from Newcastle has become a whole lot easier thanks to direct flights with Link Airways.

TASMAN PENINSULA Arriving at Hobart, we promptly collected our hire car, an upgraded

Kia Cerato, from Budget. From there it was an easy 90-minute cruise along the Arthur Highway to historic Port Arthur, with gorgeous natural scenery hugging the road through the Forestier and Tasman peninsulas.

What we saw Arriving mid-afternoon, we headed straight to the Port Arthur Historic Site to soak up not just the history, but the sheer spectacle of the sprawling former convict settlement.

That night we visited the McHenry Distillery for an evening tour and an exclusive look at their observation deck as they put the finishing touches on a very cool silo conversion that will be a fully-functional observatory when completed.

Where we stayed In luxury accommodation at Stewarts Bay Lodge. On the edge

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of an amazing untouched coastal reserve and overlooking the water, our lodging felt like a well-appointed family home surrounded by nature, which imbued a sense of privacy.

BRUNY ISLAND Heading off from Port Arthur, we stopped in Hobart for lunch before taking the easy 40-minute drive down the Channel Highway to the ferry at Kettering. The highly-convenient 20-minute ferry is a breeze. The $38 return ticket for a standard

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What we saw We were notified well in advance that our Bruny Island Cruise had been cancelled due to poor weather.

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Where we stayed At Free Spirit Pods on North Bruny.

We had the extremely cute ‘Flying Duck’ pod, that was well-appointed with a fully equipped kitchen, an ensuite bathroom with in-floor heating, a wood pellet heater, floor to ceiling bi-fold doors offering gorgeous views across the water, and wallabies that regularly pop by for a feed and to say hello! Nestled alongside the Quarantine Station National Park, the surrounds are spectacular.

HOBART and surrounds What we saw Set in Tasmania’s Huon Valley, the Tahune Adventures park offers a host of activities depending on how brave you are.

The famous Tahune AirWalk is an elevated walkway 30 metres above the forest floor, with the final cantilever section sitting at a height of 50 metres above the Huon River. And if heights aren’t your thing, other walks offer a great peek at the river and surrounds.

Visiting five local vineyards, the Coal Valley Wine Tour gave us a great sampling of the local cool climate wines and a sense of the region’s unique agricultural history.

Specialising in Pinot Noir and sparklings, the Coal Valley is the same distance from the equator as Burgundy and Champagne in France.

With the region just half an hour out of Hobart and so many of the vineyards close to one another, the day flowed beautifully with good company and even better vino!

Where we stayed At the Crowne Plaza Hobart. Right in the heart of town, the recently built hotel is extraordinarily well appointed. The stylish, functional rooms come with all the bells and whistles plus views either side of the building; and the extremely

professional and welcoming staff go out of their way to accommodate guests.

Where we ate Delightful inner-city café Straight Up Coffee and Food does excellent coffee and has a delicious vegetarian/ vegan all-day breakfast menu. With an eclectic layout of mix-and-match furniture, it’s often chock-full of locals popping in for a quick coffee or a tasty brekky.

Specialty roasters Zimmah Coffee operate out of a cool semi-industrial set-up just a short walk from the town centre. Evocative of Canberra’s own coffee roasters, Zimmah is a local institution sure to impress Canberra’s fussiest coffee connoisseurs.

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Playful and cheeky pup Fifi is going to grow up and change a life.

That’s according to her raiser Elsie Kruberg, who is looking after the pooch until she is ready for guide dog training.

While she says it’ll be hard to eventually say goodbye, the important role Fifi will take in someone’s life is an incredible reward.

“She’ll change a life, it’s a great reason to do it,” Elsie said.

“It’s going to be tough to give her up, but I know that she is going to go and do something amazing, so it makes it worth it.”

Elsie is one of 23 Guide Dogs NSW/ACT puppy raisers in the Hunter Valley – the volunteer role involves caring for a Labrador puppy for about 12 to 14 months before they enter guide dog training.

Puppy development advisor Page Power says the raiser plays a vital role in the dog’s development.

“It’s mostly just teaching them to be wellbehaved pets,” she said.

“First and foremost they are a puppy, so they’ve got to be able to live a puppy life with lots of play

and lots of games, so there is nothing too fancy in what we do with them, we leave that up until they are a bit more mature and are going through guide dog training.”

The commitment also involves attending regular training and information sessions and vet checks.

Page adds the region needs more puppy raisers.

“We’re looking for people,” she said.

“We also need more temporary carers – our temp carers provide respite and if our puppy raisers have to go away, they can look after the dog for a short period of time.”

Both Page and Elsie agree anyone with space in their heart and home for a dog can do it.

“It is tough to think about giving them back, but it is worth it, and it is so much fun to be able to have a dog in your life,” Elsie said.

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Football legend Johnston continuing to kick goals Just as he did on the football field many, many years ago, Australian soccer great Craig Johnston can still entertain a crowd.

And, that was never more evident than his appearance at Compass Housing’s inaugural fundraising luncheon for its Grow A Star youth mentoring and scholarship program at Noahs on the Beach on Friday 18 June.

In front of more than 120 people, the Hunter’s multiple championshipwinning Liverpool FC midfielder – and guest speaker – shared his “grassroots to glory” story.

Born to Australian parents in South Africa, Johnston grew up in Lake Macquarie.

At the age of 15, he ventured to England to try and become a professional soccer player, while his mother and father moved to a smaller house to help him realise his dream.

Against all odds, and overcoming much adversity, he was signed by Liverpool FC in 1981.

Johnston scored the winning goal in the 1986 FA Cup Final, one of 40 he netted for the club in 271 appearances over eight years.

During his time with Liverpool, he secured the European Cup and five league titles.

He also co-wrote the team’s 1988

cup final song, Anfield Rap. “My two loves are Australia and football,” Johnston said.

“I love living in Newcastle and am passionate about helping kids be happier, healthier and cleverer.

The Grow A Star program does just that, so I was very keen to support it.

“You can have goals but the dream is the power that gets you there.

“I said to myself [early on] that I am going to run and run and just keep running – and that’s what I did,” he added.

“But, I couldn’t have done it without my parents’ assistance.

“Even though I had a dream, they were going to break all the rules to make that dream happen.”

Johnston admitted pursuing such aspirations could change a youngster’s life.

“It is tougher for kids these days because they are often not as street smart,” he said.

“However, your own self-esteem comes from looking after yourself.

“The best way to find talent in kids is to listen to them.

“You can be better at anything you want to be.

“And, even if you don’t quite succeed, you will be happier and a better person for trying.”

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South Newcastle Lions president Terry Davies, Peter Sleap and Western Suburbs Rosellas secretary Russell Petrie ahead of Sleapy’s Day. Photo: Rod Thompson

No time to rest for Sleapy When Peter Sleap recovered from throat cancer, amid a fanfare of support, he made a vow to “pay it forward”.

And, he’s stayed true to his word.

In just a decade, the event he established with the help of the South Newcastle Lions Rugby League Football Club, Sleapy’s Day,

has amassed and distributed more than $750,000; and enabled him to set up Sleapy’s Foundation.

“My wife, Robynn, and I created it [Sleapy’s Day] in 2010, a year after I was diagnosed with throat cancer,” he said. “While I was undergoing radiation and chemotherapy, some footy mates of mine – and the Lions

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fraternity – rallied together to raise funds to assist my medical expenses and other necessities through a sports luncheon featuring North Queensland Cowboys duo Peter Parr and Jonathan Thurston.

“I was overwhelmed by their generosity, it was completely unexpected, and it meant the world to Robynn and I. “Once I’d improved, I felt compelled to repay the club. So, we thought, let’s make a charity out of it.

“You know, form something good from a bad situation and start helping others with cancer.

“So, Sleapy’s Day was born.

“It means a lot to me because it’s grown so much.

“It began with 30 people, raising $7,000 – now we attract between 4,000 and 5,000 people [to the game] and raise hundreds of thousands for cancer sufferers and people facing adversity.”

Adding to the atmosphere of the 2021 instalment of Sleapy’s Day is a real “grudge match” – South Newcastle locking horns with Western Suburbs at Townson Oval on Saturday 17 July.

The festivities will continue afterwards at Souths Merewether, in Llewellyn Street, from 6pm.

“We’ve never played the Rosellas on Sleapy’s Day,” Sleap said. “So, this is a first.

“But, Souths and Wests are both foundation clubs [of Newcastle Rugby League].

“It’ll be great to combine Sleapy’s Day with such a bitter rivalry on the paddock.

“We virtually hate each other; in fact, I think it’s worse than State of Origin. However, to see them teaming up for such a good cause, it’s terrific.

“I can’t speak highly enough of Souths. When a club like that gets behind you, it not only feels great, but you want to give back any way you can.

“We’ve now opened up an office [for Sleapy’s Foundation] at Souths Merewether.

“That’s where our roots are.

“And, the partnership between Sleapy’s Foundation and Souths means so much to me.”

Asking Sleap about his own rugby league deeds leads to a fair degree of sheepishness.

“I was an ordinary footballer,” he said with a laugh.

“However, when you win a couple of [first grade] grand finals, that kind of bonds you to the club.

“When they say ‘winning isn’t everything’, that’s crap.

“People take enjoyment out of it, and when you win a first grade title, you’ve got friends forever.

“We got beaten in the ‘86 and ’87 deciders but captured the ’88 and ’89 titles. That was an awesome feeling.”

Despite the day and foundation’s successes, Sleap is keen to build on that momentum into the future.

“Since we’ve become a charity, it means people can go out and do fundraising on our behalf,” he told the Newcastle Weekly.

“That was a big goal.

“Because everything centred around Sleapy’s Day, it was just one huge event.

“But, we wanted to be bigger than that.

“Now, we can branch out – host a golf day or people can donate funds directly to the foundation.

“That’s the way we’ll grow.

“Year after year, Sleapy’s Day is a big occasion, however you want it to be bigger and cover different areas, not just Sleapy’s Day.” Even though he’s looking forward to next month’s event, and secretly hoping for a Souths’ victory, Sleap admits “the work never ends”.

“Whereas the Mark Hughes Foundation concentrates on research, which is fantastic, Sleapy’s Foundation is about helping the people who are struggling [with cancer],” he said.

“So, we complement each other.”

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Works influenced by voices, stories Reconciliation NSW, in collaboration with the National Trust of Australia, invites the public to view the 2019 Schools Reconciliation Challenge artwork exhibition at Brough House (71-73 Church Street, Maitland). The artwork is the culmination of works created by high school and primary school students across NSW, which communicate the 2019 theme of

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Local musician, author Rick Pointon addresses family history group The next meeting of the Lake Macquarie Family History Group will take place on Saturday 17 July from 10am to 4pm with research assistance available from 10am.

At 2pm, guest speaker Rick Pointon, local musician and author of Hey Rock ’n’ Roll, recalls stories from the road, artists he has played in bands

with and supported through the years.

The community is invited to attend this free event at the Marmong Point Community Hall (31B George Street, Marmong Point).

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What’s on ADFAS LECTURE: Kathleen Olive will speak on the “Norman Magnificence in Sicily” at Hunter Theatre, Hunter School of the Performing Arts, Broadmeadow, on Monday 28 June from 6.30pm. In this lecture, Kathleen investigates the Islamic and Byzantine models for Sicily’s imposing monuments such as Palermo’s Palatine Chapel and Cefalu’s Cathedral. In doing so, she’ll uncover the values and tastes of the Normans in Sicily. Cost: $20 (includes refreshments). Read more at adfasnewcastle.org.au. Register by emailing guests@adfasnewcastle. org.au WANGI WANGI VIEW CLUB: Meets on the second Monday of each month at Wangi RSL Club, 275 Watkins Road, Wangi Wangi, at 10am for 11 am meeting. New members and visitors warmly welcomed.

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Indie-rocker Tyne-James Organ says he’s been on a “random journey” through the music industry since he was just a child.

“Music was very much in my family, my dad was a singer and entertainer,” he said.

“I grew up watching him perform and he would take me and my sister up on stage.

“Over the years it was never something we got forced into, but they showed us the fun side of it.

“When I was 14 my dad bought me a ukulele and that changed it all.

“After that I bought a guitar and started writing songs.

“It’s led to this random journey that I call my full-time job, it’s been a lot of work.”

For Organ, it was a “no brainer” to follow his dreams and share his stories through song.

Describing his sound as soulful, raw and “heart on your sleeve” real, the 25-year-old captures a wide array of emotions in his debut album Necessary Evil.

With hits like Sunday Suit, Graceful and my favourites Not Ready for Love and Burning Desire, the album is a fitting return from the Wollongong-based artist after he released an EP in 2019 and

a single in 2016.

The album took about a year to put it together.

“In terms of writing and everything it was probably 12 months,” he said.

“It’s a long journey but there was no need to rush in my head.

“When I was in the studio, I made a rule to not listen to any music other than my own.

“In this day and age, it is very easy to be influenced by music, you [can be] working on something and suddenly that flavour comes in.

“I just tried to listen to my own, it’s a weird approach but one that I will stick to.

“I’ve struck gold with it and I want to continue.”

Novocastrians will be treated to Organ’s anthemic sound next month when he stops in at The Cambridge.

On Friday 2 July, he promises to bring a high-energy show.

“The Newcastle crowds are so much fun, last time I was there it was quite stripped back and now they’ll be able to dance,” Organ said.

“It is the last show of the tour so we will make sure it is a big one.”

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Connecting community through digital literacy Digital technology services including networking sites, email, video chat platforms, online social and gaming have helped people stay socially connected to family, friends and community through the challenges of COVID-19.

But, one group of residents who couldn’t take full advantage of these modern digital opportunities were older adults.

This is where The Place, a local community centre in Charlestown, stepped in to help bridge the digital divide.

The organisation embarked on a Community and Intergenerational Digital Exchange program in July, made possible through funding support from the Good Things Foundation as part of the Australian Government Be Connected Program.

The Place’s initiative, termed cDex and iDex, aimed to train community members and local high school students to become digital mentors to their immediate and extended families, and neighbours bringing digital literacy learning and support safely into the community.

“We knew young people generally have a good understanding of digital technology,” centre manager Cristelle Govender said.

“However, perhaps, they lack the empathy, patience and skills to teach it to older, less digitally savvy family members, especially grandparents.

“By training young people as digital mentors, we helped build their empathy, communication and teaching skills.

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Digital mentors from the Intergenerational Digital Exchange Program (iDEX) with friendly staff from The Place.

helping their families to learn the skills to engage online utilising the Be Connected resources.”

Over the past year, the program has trained 24 residents and 60 high school students to become digital mentors and they went on to support people over 50 in their family or community to build important digital skills.

In total, they invested 133 hours of their time training and supporting 82 community members.

On Saturday 5 June, The Place

celebrated the achievements of the digital mentors with an awards event acknowledging their positive work and involvement helping others and making a big difference in our community. The organisation hopes to continue the provision of this program in the coming year.

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For seven years a little not-for-profit gym in Cardiff has been helping women become the best version of themselves.

Called InFigur8 Studio, president Anne Finegan says it was founded by a group who wanted more control over their fitness and gym experience.

“They wanted more variety in the exercises they did so they put in their own money and purchased equipment and set themselves up in the Cardiff Squash Centre,” she said.

“From there we’ve just built up the numbers.

“It’s a community-based gym, so it is not-for-profit – all the fees and any money we raise goes into the running of the gym.

“A key value of our work is that it provides that social connection for ladies and it is a safe friendly environment for women to come and exercise.

“Going into one of those big gyms can be pretty daunting but because our gym is focused on small group sessions, it feels more comfortable.”

Offering a number of classes and an extensive array of equipment, the facility is very popular with its members.

“We are not about getting

our 18-year-old bodies back, it is about developing healthy exercise patterns,” Anne said.

“A lot of our members are long term members, they were here when we started and have stayed with us all this time, you’ll often hear the ladies say we love our little gym, I don’t know what I would do without it.”

Moving forward, Anne and the team are hopeful for the future after a challenging 2020.

“It’s hard for a small gym like ours to compete with the larger gyms who can offer more but we’re doing well,” Anne said.

“COVID-19 was very hard but we had Zoom classes – the fact that we could survive the pandemic and still be here is a really good sign.”

She adds their main goal is to spread “a little more kindness and a little less judgement”.

“If you are feeling anxious about starting at a gym, consider us because we will welcome you with open arms,” Anne said.

“We will walk you through the process and make your fitness journey as comfortable and stress free as possible.”

For more information about the gym, go to the InFigur8 Studio Facebook page.

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Karl Versteeg’s uplifting Groundwork pays off If Karl can do it, so can you.

That’s the motto of Carringtonbased gym Groundwork Fitness which opened late last year.

Owner Karl Versteeg was born with Cerebral Palsy and since he was 14, he has participated in weight training to help with his movement.

After living in Sydney, Karl, his wife Sal and daughter Poppy moved to Newcastle in 2015, where he continued his regime.

“Strength training has basically kept me upright – if I didn’t squat and deadlift, I’d be either in a wheelchair or finding it very difficult to walk,” he said.

“Never has this been more highlighted to me than when I built Groundwork with my Dad. “For four months I didn’t train, and I felt my movement becoming

more and more restricted until I started training again.”

He opened the gym to create a space for older people to train.

“That’s why we don’t have mirrors or loud music and we have a smaller membership so we can really concentrate and look after our members,” he explained.

“I wanted a gym where I’d want to train at – not a big box gym where it’s this churn and burn mentality.

“Groundwork is completely different to this; I can’t stress enough that our environment is one of inclusion.

“We don’t have contracts or cancellation fees. My idea is that we teach you the lift as a skill so you can take it wherever you want to.”

Since opening in December, Karl has received incredible feedback.

Groundwork Fitness owner Karl Versteeg.

“Every member is seeing the results that weight training can achieve in a short time,” he said.

The gym offers weight training and conditioning with specially made equipment.

In the future, Karl is planning to expand by adding movement classes for over 50’s.

He hopes his members can come along to the gym and gain more than just some exercise.

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“This way they have the social interaction and physical conditioning that can help their mental health.”

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It’s time for winter pruning… unfortunately

Winter pruning can only be achieved by trial and error.

Well, we all know winter is here with a vengeance.

No-one feels like gardening in the recent cold and rain – me least of all.

I keep looking at my sad standard roses but I am holding back until July, even though I am tempted to try my new beaut pruning shears my grandson gave me on Mother’s Day. But, unfortunately, it is time for winter pruning which can only be achieved by trial and error or by watching an experienced gardener, such as grandparents.

These simple couple of rules may help: Don’t prune before flowering; don’t cut back too far to woody growth; use sharp, clean tools;

prune deciduous trees while dormant and always fertilise after pruning.

Don’t be a butcher – assess the plant to be pruned and decide where to cut - avoid tearing, cut cleanly, pruning only small sections at a time.

Don’t hard prune plants, which are slowgrowing, it will be some time before growth covers errors.

Fruit trees are pruned to improve the size and quality of the fruit, but care should be taken as some, such as apricots, plums and cherries are best pruned after harvest.

Apples and pears fruit on two-year or older wood, therefore sufficient length should be left to develop fruit spears.

Peaches and nectarines fruit for one season only on laterals produced the previous summer.

Citrus trees should only be pruned after fruiting and, even then, only require the stems to be thinned out.

Prune Crepe Myrtles each year but remember to prune a little higher than the previous year where the calloused growth is.

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THIS WEEK • If planting out new roses, don’t fertilise as their new feeder roots will be burnt.

• If your roses are like mine, it won’t hurt to throw around a little Sudden Impact to keep them going until pruning, especially those being pruned in frost areas in August.

• Roses and deciduous trees, when dormant, can be moved around the garden this month - if roots are damaged, then take equal growth off the top.

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CANCER 22 JUNE – 22 JULY

LIBRA 24 SEPT – 23 OCT

CAPRICORN 22 DEC – 20 JAN

On the career front, things will be smoother at work than they have been lately and you will make it through any obstacles that surface.

The Full Moon on 24 June warns you to be careful of how you handle important people at work, otherwise misunderstandings are likely.

With Jupiter retrograde until 17 October, you’re invited to come out of your crab shell and notice opportunities all around you. The Full Moon on 24 June could be a difficult time in relationships; stand back and give them the room to work out their problems in their own way.

The Full Moon in Capricorn on 24 June places the emphasis on the home and family. There may be issues with the family to resolve or repairs that need to be done at home. It also creates a fascinating bond between your career zone and your domestic sphere.

The Full Moon in your sign on 24 June indicates that your oneon-one relationships need extra understanding and tolerance right now. The end of this month is all about getting in touch with your emotions and your needs. Shared resources are a major theme in your relationships.

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AQUARIUS 21 JAN – 19 FEB

Making money or organising your finances seems to be a priority at the moment and it’s likely that new opportunities to earn money could arise this week. The Full Moon on 24 June urges you to take no decisions lightly and, if in doubt, trust your instincts.

The Full Moon on 24 June highlights the area of your chart linked to routines, rituals and habits, and creates a link between your actions and your feelings. There could be problems at work and you will need tact and diplomacy to get others to act decently.

You are likely to score major goals in your career or study this week.

The Full Moon on 24 June indicates that if you must travel, to do so but take precautions and to expect delays and obstacles. Teamwork is the key to success over the next few months.

The Full Moon on 24 June heightens your intuition and all kinds of sensitivity. Keep a journal close to your bed to jot down ideas or revelations. If your health has been bothering you, it is time to get the problem sorted out once and for all.

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The Full Moon on 24 June indicates that you may need to put up with some flak from your family today.

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Call Terry 4954 0309 or 0414 540 309 GYPROCKING

PRO-CONCRETING

MG PLASTERING Qualified in all aspects of

GYPROCK AND PLASTERING

– NO JOB TOO SMALL –

0410 312 247

proconcrete@hotmail.com

DOORS

Patch-up specialists.

NW0985

Mick Dunley

PHONE MICK 0419 977 039 Lic 251316c

GYPROCKING • • • •

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

02 4023 7547 02 4023 7547

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

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

NW1100

CONCRETING

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

New Work Renovations Pre Paint Repairs Small jobs

Call Bill 0401 624 029

Licence No L13318

Highly Decorated

NW0062

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PAINTING

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Computer Problems?

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24 Hour Service

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Newcastle

“Reliable & On-Time”

Handyman Dave

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0413 753 883

NW0341

0412 661 106

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

Call Alan

NW0253

Licenced Electrician Quality Work Guaranteed Pensioner Discounts

Cherry Plumbing

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

ABN 55757066216 Work up to $5000

PAINTER HANDYman • Quality Work • Pensioner Discounts • Dulux Paint Specialist • Low Rates Over 30 Years Painting Experience

0402 923 984 OR 4955 4677 Lic No: 18545C

Keith Minton

NW0058

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HOT WATER

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Cherry Plumbing

NW0132

CARPENTRY DECKING

ELECTRICAL

Call Alan

0413 753 883 Newcastle

24 Hour Service

Hot Water Systems | Gas and Electric

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NW0341

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4954 0309 • 0414 540 309

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FREE

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QU O TES

PH 0411 275 032

TREE SERVICES

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30 YEARS

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---------- Palm & Hedge Trimming Specialist ----------

repairs

Repairs to all makes and models Repairs to all overlockers Pick-up and deliver MORE THAN In home service

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All-female action film

Part three of an incredible true story

To protect an eight-year-old girl, a dangerous assassin (Karen Gillan) reunites with her mother (Lena Headey) and her lethal associates to take down a ruthless crime syndicate and its army of henchmen in Gunpowder Milkshake (MA 15+).

In cinemas 15 July.

In 2010 Newcastle’s Ben Randall was living in Vietnam and during his time there he became friends with numerous locals, including a group of girls who belonged to the Hmong ethnic group.

A year after he left the country to continue travelling, Ben received a message that shook his life forever.

Several of those young women had been kidnapped by a local human

Enter to WIN Newcastle Weekly has 10 double passes to Gunpowder Milkshake to give away.

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 1 July 2021 and winners drawn same day. One entry per person. Entrants must be aged 18+.

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NW0063

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Tree Lopping specialists

NW1400-V8

PLUMBING

TREE SERVICES

LTITUDE

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CARDIFF

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

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Serving TH E HUNTER

PLUMBING & GASFITTING

trafficking ring.

That’s when he started The Human, Earth Project and launched a mission to find his friends.

Ben is now telling the story through a series of books. The third book, The Man’s Machine, was released in May.

Enter to WIN Newcastle Weekly has five copies of The Man’s Machine to give away.

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 1 July 2021 and winners drawn same day. One entry per person. Entrants must be aged 18+.

My favourite things FAMILY The heartbeat of my life. The most wonderful woman in the world gave me two beautiful children at once! I find myself laughing constantly when they say things like ‘I’m going to put a booger on your head’ and ‘do walruses have butts?’ (Please note: this is my twins saying this, not my wife.)

GUITAR I can’t go anywhere without a guitar and feel naked without music in my life. This lovely Maton has been a part of writing every song my band, The Quokkas, have released. It is also very good for playing songs that the twins request like Hot Potato, Baby Shark and, weirdly, Growing On Me by The Darkness.

RADIO There aren’t many jobs where you get paid to literally get up and chat to your mates every day and have a laugh. Jess, Ducko and producer Sophie are the best buddies and workmates and make every day a joy.

Nick Gill

MEMBER OF THE QUOKKAS AND HIT 106.9 RADIO HOST

As a former AFL player, journalist, covers band guitarist, mentor for at-risk kids, and complaints officer at a telco, Nick has worn a lot of hats. And nothing’s changed – he currently shares a studio in the mornings on Hit 106.9 with his mates, Jess Farchione and Nick ‘Ducko’ Allen-Ducat, while also heading up a kids’ music group The Quokkas (making music to make a difference). Nick has lived in Newcastle for nearly six years now and ticked off all of life’s big events here: getting engaged and married to the love of his life, Georgette; buying a house; and having his three-year-old twins Otis and Harriet.

A 21 YEAR OLD NOTE When I was 18, I asked my friend Eamonn if I could have $100 and he said ‘yeah, when you’re 42’. So, obviously, I got him to write that down and sign it and I’ve kept the note in my wallet for 21 years. As you can see it’s very faded, but only three years to go and that $100 is mine!

WEDDING PHOTO I love this photo from the Newcastle baths for a few reasons. Firstly because it captured the day Georgette amazingly decided to marry me. But the photographer, Paul Mcmillan, also got nominated for a bunch of awards for it and I feel as though that’s a cool brag.

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House & Land Packages Available

SECURE NOW, BUILD EARLY 2022 Glenreigh 25 MK2

Norah

$ 685,641

$ 531,775

Lot 1101 Cliften Avenue, Cliftleigh

Lot 1317 Oak Street, Cliftleigh

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Home: 234m2 Lot: 2,576m2

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Home: 202m2 Lot: 479m2 Package includes: Turnkey / absolute fixed price All site costs and basix included Stone in the kitchen and bathrooms Aircon & heating Down lights throughout.

Fences and driveway Turf and garden

Package includes: Standard facade, Colorbond® Roof, Envy Collection, Retreat Collection, Indulge Collection, Sustainability Collection, Inspired finishes, Site Cost & BASIX allowance including Council Approval (subject to Contour Survey), Floor coverings throughout, Fully Ducted Air Conditioning, Flyscreens to all windows and sliding doors, Wall mounted clothesline, Letter box, TV antenna, Allowance for late registration date, Allowance for BAL 12.5 requirements, Concrete Allowance to Driveway & Verandah

Blinds Clothesline Letter box Ready to build early 2022

Everyday life is easy at Cliftleigh Meadows, with an abundance of shopping, education, medical and recreation facilities easily accessible. Surrounded by 125 acres of parkland, and connected by a vibrant community, this contemporary master planned community provides the life you want to live. These house and land packages are available from leading builders and will be ready to build Feb/March 2022.

Call 0466 747 555 cliftleighmeadows.com.au Photographs & illustrations are intended to be a visual aid only. Package prices are subject to availability & subject to change without notice. Furniture shown is for illustrative purpose only & is not included in the purchase price. Winten Property Group gives no warranty and makes no representation to the accuracy of sufficiency of any description, illustrations, photographs or statements contained in this brochure and accepts no liability for any loss suffered by any person who relies wholly or partly upon the information presented. All information is subject to change without notice. Prices correct at time of printing. TC_CM_011

Classic design, contemporary values.