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contents 04 From the editor

Well, we missed our chance to host one of rugby league’s biggest showpieces, the State of Origin.

While the NRL’s initial decision to move the third game of the series to Newcastle’s McDonald Jones Stadium didn’t sit well with everyone, the likelihood of it ever taking place in the Hunter is extremely minimal now.

And, even though some residents are patting themselves on the back thinking their petition forced the commission’s hand, the event’s lastminute relocation to the Gold Coast was actually a directive from the NSW Government. They just couldn’t guarantee the community’s health and safety, following the growing COVID-19 numbers in Greater Sydney.

On the surface, you totally accept that – no-one wants to put residents at risk, especially during a pandemic.

But, did an opportunity slip through Newcastle’s collective fingers? We staged a major fight last week at the entertainment centre, without an incident, and two NRL fixtures recently; again, without any problems, despite more than 6,000 people at each event.

Surely, with QR codes in place, spaced seating and stringent checkpoints, the region could’ve shown everyone what we’re capable of achieving in this bizarre environment.

I guess we’ll never know.

Until next week, keep smiling.

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EMILY HONOURS SISTER’S MEMORY

Dry July allows Novocastrian to make a change SHOT IN THE ARM TO COMBAT VIRUS

Belmont now home to massive vaccination hub SLEAPY’S DAY TAKES ANOTHER REST

COVID-19 forces postponement of popular event

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HUNTER TOWNSHIP SELLS OUT IN HOURS

The inspirational Crawley family – Jacob, Jason, Jillian and Jackson. See cover story, page 10. Shot on location at their home in Ashtonfield. Photo: Peter Stoop

Huntlee attracts record number of homebuyers

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Emily honours twin by raising funds in Dry July While it may be challenging to give up your favourite drink for a month, it’s absolutely nothing in comparison to what someone experiencing bowel cancer faces.

That’s according to Newcastle’s Emily Taylor who is participating in Dry July to raise vital funds for Bowel Cancer Australia.

It’s all in honour of her twin sister Christina, who sadly lost her battle with bowel cancer when she was just 30 years old in 2019.

“This is my fourth Dry July,” Emily said.

“I started in 2018 when my sister was diagnosed, she passed away the following year and we

Emily Taylor is raising funds for Dry July in honour of her twin sister, Christina.

have just continued to do it to raise awareness of bowel cancer.

“Everyone sees bowel cancer as an old man’s disease but it’s not.

“We need to get rid of the age bracket persona around all cancers and create more awareness.

“Sometimes doctors dismiss symptoms because of your age, they’ll know it could be the worst case scenario but they don’t test it straight away. Detecting it early is obviously key.”

With roughly 293 people diagnosed with the disease every week and another 101 losing their battle Emily wants to raise awareness of what she considers is a “taboo cancer to talk about”.

“Christina was 29 when she was diagnosed and there was no cause for concern when she went to the doctors,” she said.

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“They were initially testing her for Crohn’s Disease or irritable bowel but when she had her scans it showed that it was not that.”

While Emily would change the circumstances in an instant, she says their family and friends are striving to create a positive outcome from Christina’s death by helping anyone they can.

Emily leads a team of eight for Dry July. Called Christina’s Cancer Warriors they hope to raise $20,000 to help others who may have to face the disease.

“It impacted on everything, it was so unexpected,” Emily said.

“But we try to take the positives out of it and now we’re hoping to help others and raise awareness – if you can help one person that makes a difference.”

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Quartet celebrates rare anniversary Love was definitely in the air at the Lambton Park Hotel last month.

Four couples – and close friends – celebrated a unique milestone.

Stan and Jan Pietraszek (nee Tyczyniski), Richard and Lilly Martin (nee Jurgielan), Stan and Lauretta Jurgielan (nee James), and Joe and Mary Konik (nee Kallaur)

commemorated their 50th wedding anniversaries respectively.

All of them were married in 1971 and, subsequently, attended each other’s nuptials.

The Martins exchanged vows in January, the Jurgielans did likewise in May, the Koniks were united in wedlock in June and the Pietraszeks

Stan and Jan Pietraszek, Richard and Lilly Martin, Stan and Lauretta Jurgielan, and Joe and Mary Konik at their celebration last month.

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tied the knot in July.

Amazingly, they all met in their late teens/early 20s – and have stayed in contact ever since.

Only Lauretta and Mary were born in Australia.

Siblings Lilly and Stan Jurgielan emigrated to this country from Poland in 1959.

The others – Jan, Richard, Joe and Stan Pietraszek – were born in Germany after World War II. Then, as two-year-olds, with their refugee parents, the quartet settled in Australia in 1949.

After arriving by ship, they were housed at the now defunct Greta Migrant Camp, later moving into the community.

The pairs not only relived the good times but shared plenty of laughs at Lambton.

- Rod Thompson

Vaccination hub to open A mass COVID-19 vaccination centre with the capacity to deliver 20,000 shots a week will open at a former Bunnings site in Belmont on Monday 19 July.

The empty warehouse is being transformed into a purpose-built clinic that includes medical treatment bays, waiting areas, a pharmacy preparation area, staff facilities and public amenities.

Located at 393 Pacific Highway, Belmont, the centre will administer vaccines to eligible people as part of the federal vaccine rollout.

Hunter New England Local Health District chief executive Michael DiRienzo believes the clinic is a big step forward in ramping up the vaccine rollout in NSW. Appointments are available via covid-vaccine.healthdirect.gov.au/ eligibility

COVID-19 halts Sleapy’s Day juggernaut again It’s taken a pandemic to halt the Sleapy’s Day juggernaut not once, but twice, in the past couple of years.

After COVID-19 derailed the much-loved fundraiser in 2020, organisers were reasonably confident this season’s edition – featuring the South Newcastle Lions and long-time foes Western Suburbs Rosellas – would return to the Real NRL calendar at Townson Oval on Saturday 17 July.

But, the Sleapy’s Foundation board and Sleapy’s Day committee made the tough decision on Friday evening to postpone the event until a later date.

There’s every hope it will still go ahead in 2021 as soon as the situation in Greater Sydney improves, according to chairman David Fleming.

“We’re saddened to reschedule it; however, it’s not cancelled,” he said.

“As everyone’s aware, the NSW Government extended the stayat-home orders, with additional restrictions.

“Given the uncertainty of the immediate future, the Sleapy’s Foundation decided it was in the best interests for the health and safety of all our Sleapy’s Day family to postpone it.

“When you weigh up the current situation, our event is something that brings people together.

“But, unfortunately, COVID-19 keeps everyone apart.

“We will adjust, diversify and continue to be unique and find ways to fundraise and support those in the community.

“We hope people understand

our position.”

Only last month, the man behind the charity and cancer survivor, Peter Sleap, said he was proud of what the not-for-profit organisation had achieved.

“It means a lot to me because it’s grown so much,” he told the Newcastle Weekly.

“It began with about 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.

“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.”

In just a decade, Sleapy’s Day has amassed and distributed more than $750,000.

- Rod Thompson

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Family gives Jason strength to fight cancer battle It started out like an average Boxing Day, however it quickly turned into a moment that changed their lives.

Last year, Jason Crawley took his sons Jackson (11) and Jacob (8) with him to work to drop off his computer before departing on a holiday.

But, as they turned into the site at Beresfield something changed.

Jacob, Jason, Jillian and Jackson Crawley. Photo: Peter Stoop

Jason lost his ability to speak and felt the muscles in his face drop, he knew something was wrong.

That’s when Jackson and Jacob shot into action, video-calling their mum Jillian as they watched their dad have his first seizure.

Jillian called Triple Zero (000) and the boys spoke with emergency services to explain what was happening.

“You have no idea how difficult that was,” Jillian said. “It was so hard for them to be there by themselves and have that happen.

“I cannot describe that panic that you feel – you feel so helpless.”

Fast forward a few weeks and they got some news no one wants to hear.

Jason was diagnosed with Stage 3 Anaplastic Astrocytoma Brain Cancer. What followed was a six-week cycle of radiation and chemotherapy.

He is now working through 12 months of maintenance chemo and has regular scans to monitor the cancer.

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their lives upside down, but thanks to support from the Mark Hughes Foundation they were able to get through it.

“It was a life-changer when I got the diagnosis,” Jason said.

“We found out what’s next and what steps we take and that’s where the Mark Hughes Foundation helped out a lot because they guided us through the process.

“We’ve gone through some scary times thinking about what’s in the future for us.

“But, now we’re living life on a three-month cycle. You get your scan every three months and if you get a good clear scan then life is good for the next few months.”

When it comes to spending time with his sons, who were awarded a Citation for Courage from NSW Ambulance for their swift action, Jason says he is incredibly grateful for the time he has with them.

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What’s on BELMONT CWA MARKETS: Apologies to all but due to extended COVID-19 restrictions, we have had to cancel our July markets which were to be held at Lake Macquarie Fair Mount Hutton on Thursday 15 July. Hopefully we will be back on 26 August with our usual wide range of products.

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In addition, for one hour monthly between 10am and 11am: 1st Monday, discussion group; 2nd

Monday, talking point; 3rd Monday, book club; 4th Monday, the usual board games or knitting/crocheting; 5th Mondays are different. For enquiries, contact Jean Thirkettle on 0418 214 199 (email: jean_ graham@bigpond.com) or Helen Propert on 0418 452 761 (email: helenjpropert@icloud.com) TORONTO LIONS MARKETS: Up to 200 stalls selling fresh fruit

and vegetables, garden plants and ornaments, tools and bric-a-brac, pet food and accessories, CDs, DVDs and vinyl records, a variety of hot foods and espresso coffee. The markets will take place at Lions Park (Main Road, Toronto) on Sunday 18 July from 8am until 1pm.

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New pups steal hearts at Oakvale “I think they will complement

experienced a lot of changes and

Stephens' Oakvale Wildlife Park

what we are already doing and

despite some challenges from the

is constantly growing, this time

already have,” owner Leanne

COVID-19 pandemic it continues

around it’s by eight little paws.

Sansom said.

to thrive.

It comes as the park’s dingoes

“We’ve always got babies,

“We’ve certainly seen a

Hunter and Gilli welcomed two

currently we have baby koalas,

reduction in numbers because

male puppies into the world.

four are coming out of the pouch

of the lockdown in Sydney and

at the moment, we’ve also got lots

Central Coast,” Leanne said.

While the cheeky creatures continue to keep everyone on

of little goats, lambs and chickens

their toes, keepers are incredibly

and ducklings.”

excited by their arrival – they’re

“But, it’s also because of consumer confidence – people

With the pups yet to be named,

are being more cautious and

hoping they’ll draw new visitors

Leanne and her husband Kent

staying at home, so it has made

to the park.

have asked staff and volunteers

it a difficult time but I am very

for ideas, hoping to name them

grateful that we’re able to open

after an iconic duo.

at all because there are so many

“We have put it out to everyone to make suggestions for the Photo Peter Stoop

adorable pair,” Leanne said.

“We want to give them the opportunity to have a say in what they are called.”

close to the animals are in luck, at the weekend Oakvale began offering dingo puppy encounters.

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taste

The perfect pear Serves 8 200g butter, chopped, plus extra for greasing

Poached pears

1 tsp vanilla bean paste

230g (1 cup) caster sugar

90g (1/3 cup) Greek yoghurt 4 eggs 230g (1 cup) caster sugar 200g (2 cups) almond meal A pinch of salt flakes

500ml (2 cups) marsala or red wine 1 cinnamon stick 2 star anise 6–8 (about 800g) ripe but firm beurre bosc pears, peeled, halved and cored (bigger pears quartered)

100g (2/3 cup) plain flour 1 tsp baking powder Double cream, to serve For the poached pears, place the marsala or red wine, caster sugar, cinnamon stick and star anise in a large saucepan and bring to the boil. Turn the heat down to low and add the pear. Cover and cook gently for 15–20 minutes, or until the pear is softened and has taken on a lovely deep colour.

Use a slotted spoon to remove the pear and place in a bowl.

Bring the pear-poaching liquid to the boil and simmer for 15 minutes, or until reduced to a syrup. Pour over the pear, then cover and chill until required.

Preheat the oven to 160°C. Grease the base and side of a 22cm springform cake tin and line with baking paper.

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Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium–high heat and cook until foaming.

Continue to cook for a further 2–3 minutes until the milk solids turn brown and the butter smells nutty (noisette stage). Add the vanilla, then remove from the heat and stand to infuse for 5 minutes. Stir in the yoghurt.

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Meanwhile, place the eggs and caster sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Whisk on high speed until pale and thick, about 5 minutes. Pour in the warm butter mixture and continue to whisk for a further 2 minutes, or until well incorporated. Add the almond meal, salt, flour and baking powder and gently fold through until just combined and the batter is smooth.

Arrange half the pear, cut-side down, in the base of the prepared tin and drizzle over 2 teaspoons of syrup; reserve the remaining pear and syrup for serving. Pour the cake batter over the pear. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the centre of the cake comes out clean.

Allow the cake to cool in the tin for 20 minutes. Remove the collar from the tin, place a serving plate on top of the cake, then carefully flip over. Remove the baking paper to expose the pear. Top with the reserved pear and drizzle on the reserved syrup. Serve with cream.

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Slow cooker method With

Place the marsala or red wine, caster sugar, cinnamon and star anise in the slow cooker, stir and add the pear. Cover and cook on high for 2 hours, or until the pear has softened and taken on a deep colour.

Follow step 2, then pour the pear-poaching liquid into a saucepan and cook for 15 minutes until reduced to a syrup. Pour over the pear and chill until ready to use.

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home | in the garden

A great time to solve some of your garden’s mysteries With COVID-19, and the weather, we are certainly spending a great deal of time indoors, which is a great time to solve some of the garden’s mysteries.

I know sometimes when I write about acidity and alkalinity it can be confusing.

So, I’ll try and explain it simply as it really is important for many of the plants we grow.

Alkalinity and acidity are defi ned by the soil’s pH, which is a scale of values divided into 14 units. A soil test determines the values between 7, which is neutral, and 14 which is alkaline.

Soil with a reading below 7 to 0 is acidic.

An example is a soil with a reading of pH9 would be very acidic.

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During wet periods, which we’re certainly experiencing, clay can be a real problem.

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One of the garden’s most popular plants are gardenias, which love acidic soil that can be achieved by regular applications of cow manure (that is ground-grown plants).

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Real Estate

Land in Hunter Valley township sells quickly It took just four hours for the Huntlee Mega Land Release to sell out of all of its 125 lots last month.

After opening its doors to buyers, the sales team for the newest town in the Hunter Valley was inundated with clients desperate to enter a competitive real estate market.

Located minutes from wineries

and 50 minutes from Newcastle, the region’s latest land development boasts lots ranging in price from $180,000 to $450,000.

Huntlee sales director Robert Crane said the weekend sales result was testament to the popularity of the first new town to be built in the Hunter in more than 50 years.

Hundreds of potential home buyers took just four hours to secure their share in 125 lots at the Huntlee Mega Land Release.

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“Each time we release a new stage, it is snapped up in no time,” he said.

“To make the playing field as level as possible, this time we decided to try something different, releasing three stages at once on a first come, first served basis.

“As far as we are aware, this was the largest single land release in the Hunter’s history.

“By 8am, when we started handing out the price list (which had been kept under wraps up until that point), we had more than 150 groups lined up, ready to take their chances.

“That number continued to grow, exceeding 200 by the time we opened the doors and started selling at 10am.

“As the clocked ticked 2pm, the ink dried on the final agreement – all 125 sales were completed in four hours.”

Huntlee is a master-planned

community that will consist of four neighbourhood villages surrounding a 200-hectare town centre.

In total, it will boast 7500 dwellings and be home to approximately 20,000 residents, making it comparable in size to Singleton.

Mr Crane says he expects more demand for the township’s lots.

“Those [buyers] on the list will be prioritised in the same order in which they lined up on Saturday and will be given first choice of the lots in our next release,” he said.

“The great thing about Huntlee is that the next release won’t be far off.

“Given our fully master planned town will eventually comprise more than 7500 lots, we can literally produce new stages as the market demands.”

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Auction Saturday 17 July 10am on-site View Contact Agent

For a friendly chat with no obligations, call today on 0414 720 071 sandra@dotcompropertysales.com

Agent

David Magin 0412 685 917 toronto.ljhooker.com.au LJ Hooker Toronto 02 4959 1466

Sandra Johnson 0414 720 071

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MORTGAGEE SALE - VACANT LAND - LAKE

703/6 CHARLES STREET CHARLESTOWN Modern One-Bedder.

Lifestyle Apartment

The Building Blocks

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1-bed apartment in esteemed Eastside complex

BED

1

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Stone kitchen, open living, modern bathroom

BATH

1

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Full-length balcony, split-system air-con

CAR

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Basement carpark, urban living at its best

Price Range Price Guide $400,000 VIEW Saturday 17th July 11:00am - 11:30am DAN IRWIN M: 0422 133 066 P: 4903 8228

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5 LONGWORTH AVENUE CARDIFF Meticulously Transformed Retreat.

Eco-Friendly, Full of Wow Factor

The Building Blocks

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Historical home reimagined into a chic retreat

BED

3

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Open living with exposed hardwood beams

BATH

1

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Statement kitchen, butler’s pantry, 3-beds

CAR

3

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Landscaped grounds, reserve view, deck, spa

Price Range For sale by Openn Negotiation (flexible conditions auction conducted online).

VIEW Saturday 17th July 10:00am - 10:30am

LAND SIZE

550m2

INTERNAL SIZE

120m2

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REBECCA PEARSON M: 0433 136 164

JULIE BEATTIE M: 0409 654 275

P: 4903 8228

P: 4903 8228

4/15 ROWES LANE CARDIFF HEIGHTS Beautifully Presented Townhouse.

Bushland Setting

The Building Blocks

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Open plan townhouse, new flooring

BED

2

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Renovated kitchen, 2-beds, new roof

BATH

1

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Recently painted, alfresco balcony, a/c

CAR

2

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Tandem garage, resident-only pool

Price Range $400,000 - $440,000 VIEW Saturday 17th July 11:30am - 12:00pm

INTERNAL AREA altituderealestate.com.au

110m2

ALISON BRATBY M: 0411 295 991

TROY REEVES M: 0409 849 278

P: 4903 8228

P: 4903 8228

302 THE ESPLANADE SPEERS POINT Prestige Home Opposite the Lake.

Views and Vintage Charm

The Building Blocks

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Grand family home on 848sqm with triple garage

BED

6

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Collection of living areas, 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms

BATH

4

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-Plunge pool with Tuscan-style surrounds and cabana

CAR

3

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Fretwork, French windows/doors, exclusive setting

Price Range $1,600,000 - $1,700,000 VIEW Saturday 17th July 12:45pm - 1:15pm

LAND SIZE

848m2

INTERNAL AREA

338m2

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ALISON BRATBY M: 0411 295 991

TROY REEVES M: 0409 849 278

P: 4903 8228

P: 4903 8228

6 BANGALLA STREET BELMONT NORTH Sought-After Lifestyle Setting.

Room to Grow

The Building Blocks

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3 bedroom home, auto double garage

BED

3

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Modern kitchen, open living/dining

BATH

1

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Combustion fire, a/c, covered pergola

CAR

2

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Solar hot water, child-friendly backyard

Price Range $700,000 - $770,000 VIEW Saturday 17th July 2:00pm - 2:30pm

LAND SIZE

613m2

INTERNAL AREA

110m2

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KELLI BELL M: 0418 435 552

TROY REEVES M: 0409 849 278

P: 4903 8228

P: 4903 8228

112/11 PERKINS STREET NEWCASTLE Sleek Modern Style.

East-End Address

The Building Blocks

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Designer apartment in a brand new complex

BED

1

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Open plan living encompassing a galley kitchen

BATH

1

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Large bedroom, chic bathroom, ducted air-con

CAR

1

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Wrapped balcony and communal alfresco areas

Price Range $595,000 - $630,000 VIEW Saturday 17th July 10:00am - 10:30am

INTERNAL AREA altituderealestate.com.au

81m2

ALISON BRATBY M: 0411 295 991

TROY REEVES M: 0409 849 278

P: 4903 8228

P: 4903 8228

22 COOPER ST HEDDON GRETA. Generous Parcel

Price Range

• Upgraded home, 2 living

$550,000 - $600,000

areas, electric shutters • Modern kitchen, electric plantation shutters, air-con • Four bedrooms, ensuite, renovated bathroom • Double garage, OSP for the caravan, big yard

VIEW Saturday 17th July 11:00am - 11:30am ROSEANNE GAUT M: 0414 431 221 P: 4903 8228

4/27 MAIZE ST EAST MAITLAND. Quality Comfort

Price Range

• Dual-level layout with 3 robed

$375,000 - $400,000

bedrooms • Modern kitchen and bathroom, ducted a/c • Separate living and dining, huge lawned yard • Single garage, close to shops, schools, pubs

VIEW Saturday 17th July 10:00am - 10:30am ROSEANNE GAUT M: 0414 431 221 P: 4903 8228

1 ANGOPHORA PL METFORD. Ideal Starter

Price Range

• Solid brick-built three

$429,000

bedroom home • Sparkling kitchen and bathroom, air-con • BIR’s, single garage, mature citrus trees • Top schools nearby, 5-mins to Green Hills

VIEW Saturday 17th July 12:30pm - 1:00pm ROSEANNE GAUT M: 0414 431 221 P: 4903 8228

12 RHUBINA WAY BUTTABA. Stylish Home

Price Range

• Gorgeous gardens merge with

Price Guide $795,000

a natural landscape • Caesarstone island kitchen, two living spaces

VIEW Contact Agent

• Three bedrooms + study, two modern bathrooms • Alfresco excellence, double garage, private setting

DAVID WESTERMAN M: 0428 482 767 P: 4903 8228 BRONWYN IRELAND M: 0413 485 282 P: 4903 8228

11 MACQUARIE ST ARCADIA VALE. 400m From Lake

Price Range

• 3-bedroom home opposite

Price Guide $635,000

local public school • Connected living/dining space, neat kitchen

VIEW Contact Agent

• Spa bathroom and master ensuite, BIR’s • Elevated alfresco deck, 8-mins to Toronto

DAVID WESTERMAN M: 0428 482 767 P: 4903 8228 BRONWYN IRELAND M: 0413 485 282 P: 4903 8228

30 BROOKS ST ARCADIA VALE. Superb First Buy

Price Range

• Neat single level home with a

Price Guide $579,000

double carport • Combined living/dining, very tidy kitchen

VIEW Contact Agent

• Three bedrooms, bathroom with bathtub • Walk to the local public school and park

DAVID WESTERMAN M: 0428 482 767 P: 4903 8228 BRONWYN IRELAND M: 0413 485 282 P: 4903 8228

23 LOFTUS STREET BONNELLS BAY Modern Beauty with Studio + Pool.

Stroll to the Water’s Edge

The Building Blocks

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Partially renovated three-bedroom home

BED

3

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Chic kitchen and bathroom, air-con

BATH

1

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Gleaming pool with poolside studio

CAR

1

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Large, level backyard, covered deck

Price Range Contact Agent VIEW Saturday 17th July 11:00am - 11:30am

LAND SIZE

617m2

INTERNAL SIZE

114m2

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DEBBIE CHEERS M: 0416 192 356 P: 4903 8228

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Builders

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Collectables

30

Computer Repairs

30

Concreting

30

Doors

30

Gardening

30

Guttering

30

Gyprocking

30

Handyman

30

Home Maintenance

30

Hot Water

30

Painting

30

Plumbing & Gasfitting

31

Pressure Cleaning

31

Roofing

31

Rubbish Removals

31

Tree Services

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Call ALAN WRIGHT 0412 782 202

AWNINGS

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Retaining Walls • Fences • New Homes

PHONE ADAM 0414 311 720 Lic 236513C

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

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

Servicing Newcastle and Lake Mac region

BOOK YOUR SPACE

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

A1 RENO GROUP

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

Extensions • Renovations • Decks • Pergolas • Bathrooms • Laundries • Carpentry Gyprocking • Plumbing • Electrical • Painting

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

Call Nathan today for an obligation free quote

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Phone Daryl 0400 117 867 OR 4920 7526

Phone Matt: 4971 6762 0414 941 922

ABN 27697651570 Artick:AU46521

Call 0409 854 388

BUILDERS D + J MILLER CONSTRUCTIONS

REFRIGERATION & AIR CONDITIONING

FREE QUOTE

BRICKLAYERS

AV BROWN BRICKLAYING

NW0273

• Supply • Installation • Servicing

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

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AIR CONDITIONING SERVICES Air conditioning:

Licence No: 167510c

Over 40 years experience | all tradies fully licensed

FREE QUOTES • ALL AREAS

Call 0431 331 605

nathan@nathanbrownbuilding.com.au

0422 622 264 Lic no. 202694C

B.L.N.179648C

Extensions Renovations Decks Servicing Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

To get your business listed

call 0413 017 353

M 0423 523 315 Email anruca@bigpond.com

Free Quotes

NW0449

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

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

NW0698

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Bricklayers

• • • • •

NW0013

Bathroom Renovations

ANTENNA SERVICE

NW0085-V2

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HUNTER BUILDING AND BATHROOMS RENOVATIONS

Lic 297378C

Awnings

HUNTER VALLEY

NW0534

29

NW0399

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Antennas

NW0997

Air Conditioning

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

NW0467

INDEX

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Trades & Services Guide GARDENING

COINS

LAWN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

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

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NW0303

COMPUTER REPAIRS

ph. 0448 980 180 or 02 4945 1465 jeffreywalexander@hotmail.com

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

0421 750 216

Jack 0427 807 930

GUTTERING

CARDIFF GUTTERING SPECIALIST

Call Terry 4954 0309 or 0414 540 309

NW0985

GYPROCKING

02 4023 7547 02 4023 7547

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

New Work Renovations Pre Paint Repairs Small jobs

MG PLASTERING – NO JOB TOO SMALL – Patch-up specialists.

PHONE MICK 0419 977 039 Lic 251316c

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Licence No L13318

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

LIC NO. 77284C

GYPROCK AND PLASTERING

call 0413 017 353

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

PAINTER HANDYman

ALL WORK GUARANTEED • FREE QUOTES • ALL AREAS

Qualified in all aspects of

To get your business listed

24 Hour Service

PAINTING

Pensioner discounts

Call Bill 0401 624 029

Newcastle

Hot Water Systems | Gas and Electric

GYPROCKING • • • •

0413 753 883

NW0341

Lic L10548

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

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

Call Alan

Over 30 Years Painting Experience

0402 923 984 OR 4955 4677 Lic No: 18545C

Keith Minton

NW0058

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

D R I V E W AY S P E C I A L I S T - A L L A S P E C T S O F C O N C R E T I N G • STAMPED • STENCILLED • COLOURED • PLAIN EXPOSED AGG • SLABS • PATIOS • POOL SURROUNDS • RESURFACING

Cherry Plumbing NW0062

PRO-CONCRETING

HOT WATER

Highly Decorated Painting Services

Prompt • Pristine • Professional

FREE QUOTES

Interior + exterior painting + decorating

CALL Robert 0449 019 166 Nathan 0431 754 132 Email: HighlyDecorated@yahoo.com Website: highlydecoratedpainting.com

NW0253

CONCRETING

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

jack_shaz@bigpond.com

NW1100

NW0070

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

NW0504

• Large garden clean-ups • Green waste taken away • Truck and Dingo available to cart or shift soil, or both • Honest, reliable, old fashioned service • Turf laying • 10% Pensioner Rebate where applicable

We Come To You!

DOORS

HOME MAINTENANCE

JACKS ALL THINGS GARDENING AND LANDSCAPING

Dan’s Mobile Computer Service

0410 312 247

Jeff Alexander

Jeff Baran 0402 902 377

Computer Problems?

proconcrete@hotmail.com

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

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

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

Mick Dunley

Alexander Handyman Services

•

Penny Lane Market Place

Lic No: 132271C

HANDYMAN

NW0088

COLLECTABLES

ABN 55757066216 Work up to $5000

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Dennis 0412 453 317

www.oziwi.com.au

EMAIL: oziwiroofi ng@gmail.com

Dave Knights Plumbing Services

PRESSURE CLEANING

NW0132

Neil: 4945 8923 or 0438 506 949 Mark: 0424 275 386

BTS TREE SERVICES

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

• All roof repairs & renewal

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• No job too big or small • Quality tradesman

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• Free prompt no obligation quotes • Fully Insured • Site cleaned • Reliable service • Hedge Trimming • Wood chipping • Pensioner rebates • Stump grinding

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

RUBBISH REMOVALS

HIGH PRESSURE WATER CLEANING Residential + commercial Driveway Paths Patios Retaining Walls Whole Homes soft wash For FREE QUOTE Call Gary 0455111597

Lic no 112440c

Dave Knight Mob: 0418 686 472

Lic No: 261305C

QU O TES

LTITUDE

Tree Lopping specialists

RIGHT AS RAIN ROOFING

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

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

FREE

PHONE BRICE OR MANDY NW0341

Licence No L13318

0421 321 458 0416 152 422

for a free no obligation quote

E HUNTER

24 Hour Service

Call Kristy on 0432 695 430 or 0422 442 284

Serving TH

Newcastle

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

NW0015

Lic. No. 73493C

0413 753 883

Hot Water Systems | Gas and Electric

Tree Removal • Stump Grinding Pruning and Crown Maintenance

My License is your guarantee of a QUALITY JOB

Call Alan

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

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

NW1400-V8

Cherry Plumbing

• • • • •

NW0923

Lic L10548

4954 0309 • 0414 540 309

REPAIRS

NW0063

Phone Terry Slupik - All areas

ROOF

NW1363

PLUMBING

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

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

NW0054

CARDIFF

TREE SERVICES

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ROOFING

NW0418-V17

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Clarendon has been building designer homes for over 40 years. Whether you’re after a single storey or double, we have a home to suit every family - each with a Lifetime Structural Guarantee.

Walk through our most-popular Boston and Lakeside, or our newest design, the Haven now on display at our Waterford Display Centre.

Visit our Waterford Display Centre 36 Settlers Blvd, Chisholm | Open 7 days 10am - 5pm Image is for illustrative purposes only and may contain items that are not included in the standard specification or supplied by Clarendon Homes.

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