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A lot of people weren’t keen to see the Olympic Games go ahead in Tokyo this year.

And, with COVID-19 still running rampant throughout the world, especially in Japan, you could understand their frustration.

Why should sportsmen and women receive special treatment, when others in their own country were in “lockdown” was the common theme?

However, in many ways, the biggest international sporting event has been a saviour, not just for Novocastrians but for those forced to adhere to “stay at home” orders in Greater Sydney.

As boring as it appeared, with no crowds cheering on the athletes, the Opening Ceremony rated through the roof.

On top of that, the incredible performances by our nation’s best have sparked plenty of interest, too.

Who’ll ever forget Bronte Campbell, Meg Harris, Emma McKeon and Cate Campbell clocking a superb 3:29.69 to win the 4 x 100m women’s freestyle gold medal?

That was surpassed by the stunning individual accomplishment of 20-yearold Ariarne Titmus.

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Les and Jack Smith in a league of their own ENTERTAINER ALL THE WAY

Novocastrian Phil Mahoney relives the past FASHIONS OF YESTERYEAR

Largs’ clothing museum seeks new premises MILLION-DOLLAR PROPERTY

Charlestown home joins an impressive list

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News Time Out What’s on Taste The Look Home Judy Sharpe gardening Real Estate Puzzles Stars Trades and Services My Favourite Food

on the cover Sage Tonkin and Anna van den Heuvel are keen to change the world, one book at a time. See cover story, page 8.

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She upset race favourite and United States GOAT (Greatest of All Time) Katie Ledecky in the final of the women’s 400m freestyle.

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So, sit back and enjoy the rest of the competition while you can.

Until next week, keep smiling.

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Port CEO remains defiant, despite court ruling Port of Newcastle’s intention to develop a shipping container terminal in the Hunter hasn’t changed, despite the Federal Court’s recent ruling against a restraint of trade.

CEO Craig Carmody’s “disappointment” last week

echoed the previous sentiments of Newcastle state MP Tim Crakanthorp and his Swansea counterpart Yasmin Catley, who both claimed the dismissal of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) case was a major let down.

Port of Newcastle CEO Craig Carmody.

Studies revealed a Port of Newcastle depot would boost Hunter and northern NSW exports by $800 million, save local businesses $2.8 billion in freight costs and create 4,600 jobs.

“This decision is a blow, not just for Port of Newcastle and its commitment to diversification, but to the wider Hunter and NSW regions,” he said.

“It’s also a setback for our hardworking suppliers and small businesses who are being stopped from benefiting financially and competitively from a container terminal in Newcastle.”

Mr Carmody said the court’s verdict would not diminish Port of Newcastle’s overall objective.

“It doesn’t alter our desire to build a container terminal, nor our confidence a container terminal

at the Port is a diversification opportunity the Port, Newcastle and the Hunter region needs,” he said.

The federal proceedings concerned agreements, known as Port Commitment Deeds, which were entered into as part of the privatisation of Port Botany and Port Kembla by the NSW Government in May 2013, for a term of 50 years.

They also oblige the State of NSW to compensate the operators of Port Botany and Port Kembla if container traffic at the Port of Newcastle is above a minimal specified cap.

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International travel needed for industry’s recovery For the travel industry to bounce back from the current COVID-19 pandemic, it’s going to take the opening of international borders.

That’s according to Newcastle’s Michelle Barker, who’s agency Jayes Travel has lost a

Jayes Travel Director Michelle Barker. Photo: Peter Stoop

staggering amount of sales to the lockdown.

“We do about $5 million in travel sales as a very small office and I can hand on heart say that we’ve lost about $4 million of that through COVID-19,” the director said.

Before the pandemic was declared, the agency was experiencing a very busy period but, now, drumming up business has been a challenge.

“It’s opened our eyes to how beautiful Australia is but we miss the rest of the world,” Michelle said.

“For us to bounce back, we need international borders to reopen. We’re really lucky that we have such loyal and repeat clients that they do ring us for their domestic holidays but it’s not international borders.

“It’s just a little bit more natural that people call us for international holidays.”

She adds one of the most challenging aspects of the situation is people not being allowed to leave the country.

“It’s been hard for people to understand, we’ve had clients who are happy to go overseas for six

months and pay for quarantine,” Michelle said.

“They’re happy to know that it’s hard to get back because they’ve got family or friends outside of the country.

“But, you can’t leave without the Australian Government saying yes and they’re knocking back tens of thousands of people every month.”

According to Michelle, this only makes it harder for people to return to the country.

“If airlines are [leaving Australia] with an empty plane they are not going to come in,” she said. “We still have people overseas who had jobs and commitments and they’re now looking to come home – and it’s impossible.

“It’s extremely expensive; for example, I quoted someone to come back from Sri Lanka nearly $6,000 one way in economy class and he mulled over it for one day and it was gone.

“Every time these passenger caps come down from the government, it bumps up the process and it makes it near impossible for citizens to come home.”

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Walter Searle continues to fly high In July 1921, Warren G Harding was President of the United States, George V sat on the Throne as the King of the United Kingdom and Australians followed the lead of Prime Minister Billy Hughes.

However, the same month of that year also marked the birth of Hunter born and bred resident Walter Searle.

The centenarian not only received the usual fanfare

Hunter born and bred resident Walter Searle recently celebrated his 100th birthday.

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associated with such a unique milestone, but he celebrated the occasion in style with a special morning tea with his daughter Elizabeth and staff at Uniting Irwin Hall, in Mayfield, on 14 July.

The local has led an interesting life, proudly serving his country with distinction.

Mr Searle enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) during World War II. So, Anzac and Remembrance days are very significant to the 100-year-old, as is his long-standing association with the Returned and Services League of Australia (RSL).

“Walter continues to represent his country by laying the wreath at in-home ceremonies at Uniting Irwin Hall,” a staff member told the Newcastle Weekly.

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“A few RAAF representatives were going to attend the morning tea last week, but they were unable to do so, due to COVID-19 restrictions.”

Mr Searle likes to keep up with local and international politics, enjoys a good historical documentary and the music of Andre Rieu, too.

He remembers his mother as a competent horsewoman and maintains a close relationship with his daughter, Elizabeth.

So, the local region owes Mr Searle a big debt of gratitude – and wishes him a massive “Happy Birthday”.

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Anna and Sage take love of reading off the page When Anna van den Heuvel and Sage Tonkin found out not everyone had access to books, they took it upon themselves to change that.

The pair, who are Year 4 students at St Therese’s Primary School in New Lambton, are avid readers and wanted to share the

magic of stories with indigenous students in remote communities.

“Anna and I both love reading books and we thought it would be fair if the Aboriginal children got a turn to read the books that we get to read,” nine-year-old Sage said.

So, the youngsters did some

Sage Tonkin and Anna van den Heuvel are sharing the magic of reading with others.

research and reached out to the Indigenous Literacy Foundation to find out how they could help.

That’s when the idea for a book sale came about.

Anna and Sage collected 1,000 donations and hosted the event last week, with a goal to raise $120.

They are excited to have beaten that target, raising $1,162 after selling out. Anna hopes it will help teach others about the importance of reading.

“I learn from [reading], it has a lot of different morals and things that can teach me,” she said.

The initiative culminated in a reading hour on Friday 23 July, where each grade read a story by an indigenous author.

Assistant principal Kaylene Maretich says she is incredibly proud of the girls.

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“These are our future leaders so if they’re reaching out and looking at what other people need and not just themselves, it’s a really important skill for them to have,” she added.

She hopes the initiative will aid others to gain access to books.

The girls’ hard work didn’t stop with the book sale and reading hour though, their idea has prompted the school to create an exciting project.

“We’ve reached out to the Catholic Schools Office and we’re setting up a sister school project,” Mrs Maretich said.

“It will be a long-running project, where throughout each year we’re going to look at which units of work from Kindergarten to Year 6 can link up with remote Aboriginal communities.”

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Performing arts advocate awarded City’s honour After a lifetime of dedication to the performing arts, Mercia Buck OAM has been recognised as a Lake Macquarie Freeman of the City.

As a passionate advocate for the arts, she is very grateful the award acknowledges the industry.

“It’s overwhelming and a huge

honour to receive this, especially when I see the distinguished people who have been awarded Freeman of the City in the past,” Ms Buck said.

“It’s also an honour for the arts community and I’m very grateful it can be recognised as such an

Mayor Kay Fraser with Lake Macquarie Freeman of the City Mercia Buck.

important industry for the City.

“The arts add to our already high quality of life we enjoy in Lake Macquarie.”

Ms Buck has been passionate about performance, teaching, lecturing and arts administration all her life, founding the Lake Macquarie Music Society (LMMS), Opera Hunter and the Lake Macquarie Eisteddfod.

Established in 1980, LMMS has been led by her ever since.

Similarly, she played a leading role in the formation of Opera Hunter in 1986, overseeing its growth and success as president.

Ms Buck was also a councillor between 1991 and 2008.

She will join eight people since 1985 who have received this award, including Ellen Kilpatrick who was the Mayoress of the City for

11 years and Newcastle Knights legend Paul ‘Chief’ Harragon.

Lake Macquarie Mayor Kay Fraser said the award recognises people who have given an immense amount of energy and exceptional service to our community.

“We are so fortunate to have such a passionate and committed community where people give so much to the benefit of our City and lifestyle,” she said.

“Mercia Buck OAM is one of these people – a passionate and tireless advocate for people in Lake Macquarie, particularly in her support of performing arts.”

Historically, the honour of Freeman of the City is awarded to individuals who have provided the highest level of service to Lake Macquarie, Australia or humanity.

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Bobby’s memory lives on through Smith family Robert “Bob” Palmer might be gone, but he’s not forgotten.

And, it will probably stay that way when you have people like Les and Jack Smith in the Shortland Devils Rugby League Football Club’s ranks.

The father-son combination recently took the field for the first

time, against Newcastle University, in the Newcastle Hunter RL B grade men’s competition.

It was a momentous occasion for the family, with 46-year-old Les lining up at five-eighth and his offspring Jack, 19, starring from fullback.

Shortland Devils’ deadly father-son duo Jack and Les Smith. Photo: Rod Thompson

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But, it’s the memory of Palmer spurring the duo to greater heights in 2021.

On 12 December 2020, the local legend was tragically killed out the front of a service station while walking a dog in his beloved suburb of Shortland.

The senseless murder resulted in an outpouring of grief throughout the community.

Last month, City of Newcastle renamed Tuxford Park No 1, to Bob Palmer Oval, in his honour.

“It was a sad time,” Les said.

“Bobby was my first coach. So, we thought we’d come together and have a game [for Bobby].

“It all started from there. It had been three years since I last played, so I was very sore on Sunday. However, it was worth it – and good fun.”

Jack echoed his dad’s thoughts.

“I played with Wests (Rosellas) in the 19s last season,” he told the Newcastle Weekly.

“But, after what happened to Bobby, we all decided – my dad, my uncle Todd Harvey and my cousin Connor Park – to have a year together at the Devils.

“Injuries, we had about eight guys out in round 13, finally presented us with the opportunity to actually play alongside each other. So, we grabbed it with both hands. It was amazing to play with dad; a real honour.”

“For me, it was the highlight of what I’ve done [in league],” Les added.

And, that’s saying something.

Smith senior is a Newcastle rugby league legend while Jack’s great grandfather, Neville “Ned” Andrews, was the 277th Kangaroo after taking the field for South Newcastle, NSW and Queensland, culminating in a Test for Australia against Great Britain in 1950.

“This [Shortland] is my junior club,” he said.

“I spent a few years here, went

down to Sydney with Wests, then a couple of clubs around the Newcastle competition, before returning to the Devils six or seven seasons ago.

“To be honest, I love being a part of this organisation.”

With the deadly duo calling the shots, Shortland drew 14-all with Newcastle University to remain in second spot on the ladder.

“Uni is a good side, we’re happy with that result,” Les said.

“We have Windale next (on Saturday 31 July at Mick Bird Oval). Jack and I know a couple of [touch footy] boys there, so it will be interesting.

“However, it’s shaping up to be a big year for the club.

“It would be nice to win the premiership for Bobby.

“But, it won’t be easy.

“I think Bobby’s legacy is driving everyone here to do well.

“We often talk about it.

“He was the Shortland Devils.

“When his ride-ons were stolen, he still hand-mowed the fields himself, marked them, sold the raffle tickets and meat trays, and cooked the barbecue.

“He was the ultimate clubman.”

The big question is: can Les go around one more time?

“It depends if he’s still holding up well,” Jack answered with a smile.

“Ability-wise, dad could absolutely still handle it. As for me, I’m undecided at the moment.

“However, if things fall into place, I’d like to stay here again.

“If the season ends well, everything’s going good and I feel like playing with the family again, I’ll definitely have another year with the Devils.

“It’s been great having the four of us playing,” Les added.

“I haven’t had a game with Todd and Connor yet – but I’m sure it will come.”

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THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF BERESFIELD/ THORNTON: Is having a trivia afternoon on Saturday 31 July at St Paul’s Church Hall (Lawson Avenue, Beresfield) at 1pm for 2pm start. Cost $10 - tables of 6/8 - raffle and Tombala, fun and games. For bookings or more information, phone Wilma on 4934 1848 or 0431 299 894.

CARDIFF COMBINED PENSIONERS AND SENIOR CITIZENS: Would like to welcome new members for fun bingo on Mondays from 9.30am until 1.15pm. They also host carpet bowls, Friday from 9.30am until noon as well as cards (Euchre) between 12.30pm and 3pm at 52 Harrison Street, Cardiff. For more information about the club or the other activities on offer, contact Roger on 0406 727 455 or email rogerthedodger2@ bigpond.com BELMONT SOFTBALL CLUB: Come and Try days – the club is inviting males and females from ages 4 and up to an introduction of T-Ball and softball at Lumsden Oval (Maude Street, Belmont) on Saturday 7 August (2pm to 4pm) and Sunday 12 September (10am to noon). The cost is free, with registrations opening soon. Follow us on Facebook/Instagram. For more information contact Kim on 0411 281 154.

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CHARLESTOWN PROBUS INC: Members meet on the first Monday of the month at the Central Leagues Club (Bula Street, Charlestown) at 10.15am. Enjoy friendship, a variety of guest speakers, bowls, walks and activities throughout the year. Phone or text John on 0400 445 748 for details.

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Entertainer Phil Mahoney has his memoirs published Phil Mahoney was two years old when he fi rst made it into the public eye.

It was 2 February 1950 when he and his nine-year-old brother Bill featured on the front page of the Newcastle Morning Herald.

The pair was photographed inside the Lambton Library before it was officially opened to the public.

Barefoot and scarcely clothed, the cheeky youngsters snuck into the building to read a book an hour before local dignitaries arrived.

“The gardener was letting us cool down in the sprinkler while he was watering the flower beds at Lambton Park,” Phil said.

“Bill and I saw the books inside and thought we’d go in and check it out.

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“Next minute we’re having our photo taken for the local newspaper.”

The image, entitled Doubling up on Reading, kick-started a public career that was to span half a century.

It’s a career that has been chronicled in a 540-page colour hard-back book, written by Phil’s son Justin Mahoney.

Try a Little Kindness includes hundreds of photos not only documenting the career of Phil Mahoney, but incidentally the history of Newcastle.

The Lambton born and bred performer worked with the likes of Ron Knight, Andrew Hill, Morgan Evans, Smoky Dawson, Slim Dusty, and Chad Morgan.

Perhaps most notably for the younger generation, Phil was the fi rst to introduce The Wiggles to the stage at Westfield Warrawong in July 1991.

“It was their fi rst show and I think they were pretty nervous so they got dad to introduce them,” Justin said. “Somewhere during the introduction dad ad-libbed, as he was famous for doing, and introduced one of the characters as ‘Dorothy the ding-a-ling Dinosaur’. The name didn’t stick but Greg Page (original yellow wiggle character) says they used it behind the scenes.”

Phil’s 50-year career also included employment at the Newcastle Meatworks, The Star, work as a rugby league coach, an actor on Channel 7’s Home and Away, a greyhound trainer, a horse strapper, as well as centre manager of Wallsend Plaza, to name a few.

His stage career however, began within a band called Blue Memories.

“Dad was the roadie, he had a

Popular Newcastle entertainer Phil Mahoney with his son Justin Mahoney. Photo: Peter Stoop

standard 8 panel van that was ideal for carrying band gear to venues,” Justin said.

“They needed a drummer and he decided to have a go. He naturally had a beat, and the gift of the gab; it built on from there.”

Phil was inundated with work.

“In the 1970s Newcastle was second only to Las Vegas for the amount of live shows it hosted,” Justin said.

“Five nights a week local pubs were jam-packed with audiences and Phil was right in the middle of all that.”

It was after one of these alcohol-fi lled evenings that Phil made the news once again after his mate George contacted police after he claimed to have seen a UFO crop circle in Lambton Park.

“People thought it was just from playing Drinking in Pairs, and George was a well-known drinker, but the next day the gardener saw an unexplained burnt circle near the rotunda,” Phil said.

“This was the fi rst suburb to have streetlights so we would have been seen from space here in Lambton I reckon.”

The seemingly endless shows came to a sudden halt in 1980.

“That’s when [Random Breath Testing] came to Lambton and no one could drive home anymore,” Phil said. “There was no one left at the clubs.”

That was when Phil tried his hand at children’s entertainment and the Captain Kidd Family Fun Show was born.

By 1991 Phil and wife Donna had become regular entertainers aboard P&O Cruises.

And ,while his reputation as a talented entertainer grew, so too did Phil’s legacy for fundraising.

“Dad raised the fi rst funds for the Newcastle Oncology Clinic.

He’s also raised thousands of dollars for the Heart Foundation and Melanoma Institute and, since 1987, he’s been a supporter of Camp Quality,” Justin said.

Between 1974 and 1985, Phil raised more than $50,000 for the Hunter Cancer Clinic Appeal, which led to the establishment of the Hunter Oncology unit.

“Mum and dad would go and entertain kids who had been diagnosed with cancer every September school holidays at Camp Quality in Tocal,” Justin said.

It was a cause that began close to home, Phil said.

“It really hit home when dad [William ] was diagnosed with skin cancer in 1976,” he said.

“He had to travel down to Sydney for treatment, and he had to stay on his own with no family to support him. I thought ‘we need somewhere to have treatments here’.”

- Rebecca Riddle

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Vineyard boss calling for ‘local support’ Newcastle wine drinkers are being urged to pay their country cousins a visit to keep the Hunter Valley afloat, after wineries in the iconic grape-growing region suffer an 85% drop in business.

With Sydneysiders in lockdown, winery workers say it is now up to Novocastrians to head up the highway and experience the fruits of the valley.

“Yes, now’s the time,” Bimbadgen Estate

Hunter Valley wineries are calling out for local visitors.

general manager Belinda Stapleton says.

“Book a tasting, discover a new winery, pick up your wine from the cellar door and meet the team who make it.

“Enjoy what’s in your own backyard.”

The irony of the urgent call to action is not lost on her industry, Mrs Stapleton says.

“A month ago we were screaming out for staff to keep up with demand and now we’re screaming out for visitors to keep our teams in work,” she said.

“It’s not even about the money at the moment, it’s about trying to keep our team employed and for them to have money coming in to support their families.

“Our wedding centre for example has 15 staff who are all mums and part-time workers and at the moment all of them are without work.”

While the lockdown hurts our neighbouring regions, it does have a silver lining for locals, Mrs Stapleton says.

“If we include the people that come from Sydney on their way to the valley, whether

through airports or road, and those from the Central Coast, then this lockdown has meant our visitation has dropped 95%.

“But ,without having to fight Sydneysiders for space, we’re already seeing Newcastle people enjoying their wine region to themselves.”

Thomas Wines cellar door and wine club manager Rowena Henderson says visitors can be rest assured they’re safe in the region.

“We’ve got doors open, we’re all wearing masks, there’s lots of space to social distance, and all our visitors are checked-in and their licences checked, so we know where they’re from,” she said.

“We want to keep our team safe, too. Hunter people don’t need to be scared, there’s plenty of fresh air out here.”

Mrs Henderson says her small, boutique family-run business, producing just 10,000 cases of wine each year, relied on cellardoor and online sales.

“We need locals.”

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Largs clothing museum bursting at the seams When you possess an abundance of clothes, purchasing a bigger wardrobe is usually a priority.

But, what happens when you own 6000-plus items?

That’s the issue facing the Australian Museum of Clothing and Textiles Inc. (AMCAT), whose storage premises at Largs is overflowing with fashions from yesteryear, from dresses to gowns, suits to hats, and everything in between.

Unfortunately for all the volunteers, they must vacate that site as soon as possible, with the current landlord St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church moving in another direction.

“The church has been very generous; however, it wants to sell the property,” president Sandra Earle said.

“So, we need to be out [of here] by the end of July.

“Even though our museum is located at Brough House in Maitland, we have to find somewhere else to store our ever-expanding collection.

“A number of local groups also require a similar [storage] facility – it would be nice to combine everything together.

“Since we’re a not-for-profit organisation, we can’t really afford to rent something expensive. If anyone is interested in supporting us, we’d be happy to hear from them.”

Established in 2005, the AMCAT preserves and demonstrates the contribution clothing and textiles have made to social history.

“One of our primary goals is to educate the community on the importance of maintaining a history of our ever-evolving Australian lifestyle,” project manager Kellie Lantry said.

“That’s shown in the clothes that we wear and the textiles we use. In addition to the core

mission of the museum, we provide a passionate and dedicated group of Hunter women with an opportunity to connect with a common interest, gain research, preservation and curatorship skills to educate, inspire and entertain others.”

Initially, preserving the extensive collection of Nell Pyle OAM inspired the concept of the AMCAT. Over the years, she inherited hand-sewn household linen as well as clothing from her mother, aunts and other relatives.

It was not until Ms Pyle volunteered to be wardrobe mistress for the Repertory Theatre in Maitland that her love for historic garments really bloomed.

“She was given items of significance from time to time to ‘look after’ by people who had no-one to pass them on to,” Ms Lantry told the Newcastle Weekly.

“Afterwards, Nell’s collection of keepsakes continually grew to become a commemoration of the past with the provenance of many pieces historically noteworthy, particularly to the Hunter region.

“This was the impetus to start the AMCAT. “The strength and uniqueness of it is in its range, not just in time span (1800s – to present day), but also in the variety of garments (from underwear to fur coats), its scope of social status (from working class to high fashion) and in its coverage of age and gender.

“Each piece [in the collection] tells its own story, we’re keen to share them. However, our long-term goal is to secure a dedicated space to ensure we can continue to work towards our key mission of increasing access to and interaction with the collection through educational programs, workshops and

Australian Museum of Clothing and Textiles vice-president Stephanie Rogers, collection manager Lynette Huckstadt, project manager Kellie Lantry and president Sandra Earle at the Largs premises.

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exhibitions, too.

“So, there’s an opportunity to see an array of our garments paraded at a gala event on Saturday 28 August at St John’s Hall Maitland.

“From the Bomb to the Beatles celebrates the 1940s, 50s and 60s with stories, history and the

clothing of this significant era.

“Out of the restrictions of wartime into the new influences in fashion and music; the clothing of the time illustrated the changing attitudes in society.”

- Rod Thompson

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A resurgence in the cultivation of citrus I must say, I get more questions and enquiries regarding citrus than any other fruit.

One, recently, was why lemonade produces sour fruit. The secret to growing any citrus is the full sun.

I did wonder if the tree had previously produced sweeter fruit.

Lemonade can be grafted in different ways – some growers produce by combining a Myer lemon with a True lemon, which should result in sweeter and less acidic fruit, while the lemonade can also be grown by combining a mandarin with the Myer lemon.

I would consider the mandarin/lemon combination to be sweeter.

Because oranges desire the cold weather for their sweetness it might help to throw ice cubes under the trunk a couple of times a week – the cold improves the flavour.

This year though, the winter defi nitely hasn’t

been mild. In fact, I have found many days have been freezing.

Maybe this year, there is no need for ice cubes even on the coast.

In August and September, the citrus should be fertilised as well as regular applications of sulphate of potash, which will help all varieties to fruit.

There has been a resurgence in the cultivation of citrus, especially the dwarf varieties which are ideal for container growing on balconies or small courtyards.

But, remember, they need the sun.

When fertilising in pots, never use citrus fertiliser as it will burn and cause leaf drop.

Use a slow-release fertiliser such as Bounceback or even Sudden Impact for Roses (which is alkaline, which both roses and citrus require).

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Charlestown home joins million dollar sales list required, therefore capturing more of the buyer pool.”

Following more than 110 enquiries, 60 inspections, nine second inspections and seven offers the home was purchased by an Adamstown Heights couple looking to renovate a “forever home”.

“Interest throughout the course of the campaign was very strong given the COVID lockdown had taken effect in Sydney at this point,” Mr Kaprilian said.

“The price range, based on agency agreement and local comparable sales, was $895,000 to $950,000.

“I believe the result is a great reflection of what can happen when the natural process of offers is allowed to take its course in the current market conditions.”

Mr Kaprilian believes the increased number of million-dollar home sales in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie is largely due to buyer demand and a lack of available properties.

“This results in some fierce

competition,” he said.

“On this occasion it led to both the owners and myself making the decision to move the deadline date forward by nearly two weeks in order to bring the sale to a conclusion.

“Blocks of this size and nature are quite rare to find on the east side of Charlestown.

“Coupled with a serene outlook and the home being nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac, this home was perfect for a renovation or rebuild.”

The sellers, Mr Kaprilian said, had owned the home since 1986 after purchasing it for $91,000.

“They were extremely happy with the outcome,” he said.

“The end result far exceeded my personal expectations for the home and reinforced why in markets like this, it is important to take the right course of action in order to achieve the best sale price for the seller.”

- Rebecca Riddle

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A three-bedroom brick home in Charlestown is the latest to join the million-dollar property list after it sold $130,000 above asking price.

Set in a quiet cul-de-sac on a 1,100 square metre block, the Naroo Avenue house, listed on 28 June, sold for $1,030,000 just 14 days later.

Charlestown-based Creer Property agent Andrew Kaprilian says the style of sale encouraged the best result for all involved.

“Contrary to a normal private treaty sale, we decided to run with an Expressions of Interest campaign,” he said.

“This relies on a closing date, as opposed to a formally guided price.

“The decision to take this path as opposed to an auction was made largely due to the challenges in the banking system for buyers at present to achieve pre-approval/ approval from lenders.

“Running EOI allowed the buyers to freely offer their own views on the sale price, along with the ability to add conditions if

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Lockdown to lure more Sydney buyers, says agent As Greater Sydney enters its fifth week of lockdown, Hunter real estate agent Andrew Kaprilian

Sydney buyers are set to snap up local homes.

envisions cashed-up harbour-city buyers may once again be on the cusp of a local property buy-up.

Fed up with restrictions, Sydneysiders, he predicts, are set to once again snap-up Newcastle and Lake Macquarie homes as they transition to regional living, much like they did during 2020 lockdowns.

“After the first lockdown in 2020, Sydney made up around 50% of our buyers,” the Creer Property agent said.

“What we suspect will happen moving forward is the number of Sydney buyers in the Hunter will move from their current position one-in-three, to one-in-two again, as they try to escape lockdowns and work remotely.”

Hesitant Hunter homeowners will need to play their part in

maintaining momentum, Mr Kaprilian says.

“A lot of local owners are holding onto their homes in the face of the ongoing uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 this year,” he told the Newcastle Weekly.

“Traditionally residential property in Australia is thought of as a safe-haven and security for a lot of homeowners.

“With COVID lockdowns and life in general being irregular, people psychologically seem to be holding onto their homes this year rather than on-selling, which we largely suspect is due to the feeling of safety and stability they get from owning their home.

“There is also a view coming from the local sellers of ‘What do we buy if we sell?’ as there is really nothing to purchase even if

we sell for great money.”

Seasonal trends are also expected to play a part in upcoming real estate sales.

“Properties for sale traditionally lift towards the end of the year as we enter into spring selling season,” Mr Kaprilian said.

“People wary of putting their home up for sale at present may begin to consider coming to market again.

“This has potential to increase stock levels towards the end of the year.

“My view is that the number of properties for sale will continue to remain low at least for the next 8 – 12 weeks, allowing for some exciting and potentially recordbreaking results in the near future for any upcoming sellers.”

- Rebecca Riddle

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ANTENNAS

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

Air Condition Services

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Antennas

28

Awnings

28

Bricklayers

28

Bathroom Renovations

28

Builders

28

Computer Repairs

29

Concreting

29

Doors

29

Gardening

29

Guttering

29

Gyprocking

29

Handyman

29

Home Maintenance

29

Hot Water

29

Painting

29

Plumbing & Gasfitting

29

Pressure Cleaning

30

Roofing

30

D + J MILLER CONSTRUCTIONS

Rubbish Removals

30

Tiling

30

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

Tree Services

30

HUNTER VALLEY

ANTENNA SERVICE • • • • •

NW0534

huntervalleyantennaservice.com.au

HUNTER BUILDING AND BATHROOMS RENOVATIONS • Full bathroom renovation from start to finish • Small renovations, decks and patios

• Plans to Council • Gable Carports • Awnings • Screen Enclosures • Glass Rooms • Decks • Deal directly with the Builder/Owner

Phone Daryl 0400 117 867 OR 4920 7526

A1 RENO GROUP

NW0997

Lic No. 162879c

Phone Matt: 4971 6762 0414 941 922

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

BRICKLAYERS

FREE QUOTES!

Call 0431 331 605

Extensions Renovations Decks Servicing Newcastle and Lake Macquarie NW0698

Lic 236513C

FREE QUOTES • ALL AREAS

B.L.N.179648C

Retaining Walls • Fences • New Homes

PHONE ADAM 0414 311 720

NW0399

Over 40 years experience | all tradies fully licensed

AV BROWN BRICKLAYING

M 0423 523 315

NW0085-V2

Email anruca@bigpond.com

To get your business listed

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Free Quotes

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Julie.h@newcastleweekly.com.au

NW0449

BOOK YOUR SPACE

No job too big or small!

FREE quotes!

Honest + reliable service!

NW0013

Lic 297378C

BUILDERS

ABN 27697651570 Artick:AU46521

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NW0467

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

Call 0409 854 388

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0422 622 264

Licence No: 167510c

Servicing Newcastle and Lake Mac region

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

nathan@nathanbrownbuilding.com.au Lic no. 202694C

AWNINGS

REFRIGERATION & AIR CONDITIONING

FREE QUOTE

Call Nathan today for an obligation free quote

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

NW0273

• Supply • Installation • Servicing

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

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

Call ALAN WRIGHT 0412 782 202

AIR CONDITIONING SERVICES Air conditioning:

NBB Nathan Brown Building

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Trades & Services Guide

CARDIFF GUTTERING SPECIALIST

Dan’s Mobile Computer Service

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

0421 750 216

Lic L10548

Call Terry 4954 0309 or 0414 540 309

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

• • • •

proconcrete@hotmail.com

New Work Renovations Pre Paint Repairs Small jobs

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

0402 923 984 OR 4955 4677

LIC NO. 77284C

ALL WORK GUARANTEED • FREE QUOTES • ALL AREAS

Lic No: 18545C

MG PLASTERING

DOORS

Qualified in all aspects of

GYPROCK AND PLASTERING Patch-up specialists.

PHONE MICK 0419 977 039 Lic 251316c

HANDYMAN

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

GARDENING

• 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.

NW0303

•

Jeff Alexander

Prompt • Pristine • Professional

FREE QUOTES

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

Cherry Plumbing

0413 753 883 Newcastle

24 Hour Service

jeffreywalexander@hotmail.com Hot Water Systems | Gas and Electric

HOME MAINTENANCE

• Blocked Drains • Hot Water Systems • Water Jetter • Drain Camera • Maintenance • Renovations • Diagnostic Expert Licence No L13318

Dave Knights Plumbing Services Plumber • Drainer • Gasfitter Water saver specialists • Taps • Toilets

JACKS ALL THINGS GARDENING AND LANDSCAPING

Dave Knight Mob: 0418 686 472

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

ABN 55757066216 Work up to $5000

Call Alan

ph. 0448 980 180 or 02 4945 1465

Jeff Baran 0402 902 377

Jack 0427 807 930

Painting Services

PLUMBING & GASFITTING

Alexander Handyman Services

LAWN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Highly Decorated

NW0088

02 4023 7547 02 4023 7547

Keith Minton

Interior + exterior painting + decorating

– NO JOB TOO SMALL –

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

Licence No L13318

PAINTER HANDYman

Pensioner discounts

Call Bill 0401 624 029

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

jack_shaz@bigpond.com

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

NW0132

Lic No: 132271C

0410 312 247

NW0985

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

24 Hour Service

PAINTING

GYPROCKING

PRO-CONCRETING

Newcastle

Hot Water Systems | Gas and Electric

GYPROCKING

CONCRETING

NW1100

NW0070

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

0413 753 883

• Roof replacements • Leak repairs • No job too small • Free quotes - pensioner rates NW0062

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

Call Alan

NW0058

We Come To You!

Cherry Plumbing

NW0253

Computer Problems?

Mick Dunley

HOT WATER

NW0341

GUTTERING

NW0341

COMPUTER REPAIRS

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Trades & Services Guide PLUMBING & GASFITTING

RUBBISH REMOVAL

CARDIFF

PLUMBING

Lic L10548

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

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

FREE QUOTES!

4954 0309 • 0414 540 309

PRESSURE CLEANING

TILING

TILING

experience

NW0085-V2

ALL AREAS Also available Colouring & Resealing

Ph Scott: 0402 225 341

ROOFING

REPAIRS

TREE SERVICES

BTS TREE SERVICES

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

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

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

Mobile: 0408 681 866 Phone Ian: 4948 6551

Lic. No. 73493C

NW0923

Dennis 0412 453 317

Call Kristy on 0432 695 430 or 0422 442 284

A

for a free no obligation quote

HUNTER

Tree Lopping specialists

• All roof repairs & renewal

NW0054

• No job too big or small • Quality tradesman

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

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

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newcastleweekly.com.au

NW1400-V8

LTITUDE

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

NW0015

Lic No: 261305C

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Tree Removal • Stump Grinding Pruning and Crown Maintenance

Serving TH E

EMAIL: oziwiroofi ng@gmail.com

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NW1363

FREE

www.oziwi.com.au

Lic no 112440c

benny57@bigpond.net.au

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

PHONE BRICE OR MANDY

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This week, we’ve put together a great prize pack containing seven DVDs, valued at well over $100, for one lucky reader to win.

The pack includes 1 x Wanted, 1 x Please Like Me Season Three, 1 x Jack Taylor Series 3, 1 x Schitts Creek Series 4, 1 x Killer Elite, 1 x Agatha Raisin the Quiche of Death and 1 x Mr Selfridge Series Four.

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0421 321 458 0416 152 422

Lic No. 177893C

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Residential + commercial Driveway Paths Patios Retaining Walls Whole Homes soft wash

NW0052

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NW1293

0412 510 111 or 4933 5280

NW0063

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RUBBISH REMOVALS

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BREAKFAST A supercharged smoothie starts the day off right for Saifiti. Packed with healthy options including granola, banana, frozen berries, yoghurt, chia seeds, ice and water, the smoothie provides just the right amount of get up and go.

“I used to have granola and yoghurt, but that got a bit bland, so I decided to change it up by chucking it all in a blender,” he said.

MORNING SNACK By mid-to-late morning, the field session is done, which means it’s time for a recharge. “I’ll have a pre-workout before my gym session and team that with a banana or something else a bit light,” Saifiti said.

LUNCH “If I’m not at training, I’ll make a wrap at home with cooked chicken or ham and salad, or sometimes the boys will go out for a feed at a local café if we have a day off, which we generally do at least once a week.”

My favourite food

DINNER Saifiti and his partner Mikenzie eat simply, with dinner often taking place early in the evening, so he can rest and recharge after a big day and get himself ready for the next. “I’m a meat and veggies kind of guy,” he said.

Daniel Saifiti Newcastle Knights co-captain Newcastle Knights’ powerhouse Daniel Saifiti is hungry for success on the playing paddock – and, now, he’s sharing his dietary secrets.

A 195cm, 121-kilogram man mountain, he grew up on the Central Coast and debuted for the NRL club alongside twin brother Jacob in round one of the 2016 season. A member of the Knights’ leadership group and on-field co-captain in 2021, the 25-year-old has already represented Fiji at the international level and is considered by many good judges as a future Australian Test representative. Saifiti’s nutritional regime is focused on fuelling his body to face the rigours of playing one of the most physically demanding sports on the planet while, at the same time, ensuring he remains strong and lean to respond to changes that have made the NRL faster and more dynamic.

CHEAT MEAL “I used to love a bit of KFC in my younger days,” he admits.

“However, I’m pretty good now.

“It’s a very few times a year kind of thing if I have played good and we’ve won.” newcastleweekly.com.au

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