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It’s great to see a bit of “normality” throughout the region at the moment, especially after a wretched two years.

Yes, that’s how long ago COVID-19 first reared its ugly head in Australia.

While we’ve all experienced many ups and downs during that period, in our personal and work lives, you can’t help but feel the worst is over.

I’m not saying the spread of coronavirus has ended, far from it with new strains emerging.

However, it appears life is slowly returning to some familiarity.

Most people are back in their offices, community groups are hosting events and politicians – both state and federal – are hitting the hustings in search of votes again.

On top of that, the Newcastle Regional Show recently welcomed huge crowds to the showground, while Maitland is gearing up to stage its ever-popular Steamfest next month.

Organisers are simply rubbing their hands with glee.

In fact, Newcastle and the Hunter Valley was a hive at activity at the weekend with Under the Southern Stars, This That, Scene and Heard and Lake Mac Women’s Sport Festival, to name a few, drawing thousands of punters to their respective extravaganzas.

Let the good times flow.

Until next week, keep smiling.

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An open letter to our members

Newcastle Permanent and Greater Bank Boards have unanimously endorsed the proposal to merge For more than 75 years our two mutuals have operated side-by-side and, while competing for customers, have always shared a common purpose of supporting the people and communities that support us.

In a world of big banks, we’ve always punched above our weight. We are both financially strong and through our fierce commitment to being customer-owned, have each built loyal customer bases that span generations.

We are each well positioned to hold our own in the market, and that’s why now is the right time for us to come together.

By combining our strength and resources, we can achieve greater size and scale, keep pace with increasing regulation and rapid advancements in technology, and deliver even better value for you.

In bringing our organisations together, this is our commitment to you: – We will remain 100% customer-owned; – Both iconic brands, Greater Bank and Newcastle Permanent will continue, meaning there’ll be no change to your bank accounts or banking details; – The current number of combined branches will be retained and there will be no forced employee redundancies as a result of the merger for at least two years; – We will continue to support our local communities by maintaining or growing our multi-million dollar investment; and – Our customer contact centres and headquarters will continue to be based in the Hunter, as they always have.

Later this year, and following regulator review, we will provide you with comprehensive information on the proposed merger before eligible members will be invited to vote. Voting eligibility information is available on our respective websites.

We, and our Boards, firmly believe this is a highly compelling opportunity to grow and compete, while preserving the values and approach that make us who we are.

Just as we have, we encourage you to vote in favour of this merger when you have the opportunity later this year.

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Maitland Cancer Appeal celebrates milestone Maitland Cancer Appeal Committee Incorporated has much to celebrate next month.

Not only will the organisation mark its 40th birthday, but the members are set to hand over a whopping $400,000 for research into the insidious disease.

The group was formed in April 1982 with the aim to start an Oncology Unit in the Hunter Valley.

And, this was accomplished due to the combined efforts of many sections of the community.

Ever since then, the committee’s gone from strength-to-strength.

“It’s a special milestone for us,” president Ingrid Heyman said.

“To be still here [today] after four decades shows we must be doing something right.

“The only sad aspect is we’ve lost the person who started it all, Alice Bennis, last year.

“She was a founding member alongside secretary Lesley Flannery and myself. Ironically, Alice was organising this event. So, it will be a nice way to acknowledge what she did for the organisation, too.”

On 2 September, 1995, the Maitland Cancer Appeal Committee established its free “Home Laundry Linen Service”, which is the group’s main breadwinner these days.

It’s due to this success, and that of the Craft and Op Shop at Rutherford, the members will make such a generous donation to four professors.

“All money raised by us must be used by researchers residing in the Hunter Valley,” Ms Heyman said.

Maitland Cancer Appeal committee members and volunteers Debbie Andrews, Cheryl White, Carol Sindermann, Fiona Bronner, Fay Murray, Paula Zuhnemer, Ingrid Heyman, Paul Longworth and Lesley Flannery. Photo: Peter Stoop

“Each one will receive $100,000, to go towards their respective fields.

From 2000 to 2021, we’ve given away approximately $1.7 million to cancer research.

“With the $400,000, that will take the total past the $2 million mark.

“I think it’s an achievement we can all be very proud of.”

There’s no time to rest for the committee either but, thankfully,

they’re supported by a hearty bunch of helpers.

“We couldn’t do [it] without them,” Ms Heyman said. “It’s hard work, so we appreciate everything they do.

“The community’s support has been fantastic, too.

“A lot of people donate money towards the committee’s cause.

“We can’t thank everyone enough.”

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Selfless students ready to be brave and shave More than 100 pupils at Merewether High School will soon make a bold move to support a cause close to their hearts.

On Thursday 24 March the Year 12 students are participating in the World’s Greatest Shave to raise money for the Leukemia Foundation.

They’ll either shave, chop or colour their hair to “shave the world from blood cancer”.

School prefect Eshal Khalid says it’s an opportunity for them to give back to the community.

“It’s really important to us,” she said. “It’s nice that we can make a difference in someone’s life when we don’t even know them.”

The group’s goal is to raise $80,000 for the charity.

With more than $68,000 already

collected, they’re on track to reach their target.

For the school, the shave has become a tradition. In 2021 the Year 12 cohort raised more than $70,000 while the year before that donated $52,000.

Over the years, hundreds of students have made the brave and selfless move to part with their hair.

To help collect the money the teens have hosted sausage sizzles, out of uniform events and crazy sock days.

Their main fundraiser though is a raffle.

The prefect body, which consists of 20 people, has been hard at work sourcing prizes from local businesses.

At $5 a ticket, participants have the chance to win a four-person reservation at Chevals Restaurant valued at $600, a signed Newcastle

Merewether High School students Charlie, Sophia, Jonathan, Yolande, Eshal and Talara are raising money for the Leukemia Foundation. Photo: Peter Stoop

Knights jersey, golf vouchers, a bluetooth speaker and so much more.

Eshal urges everyone to buy a ticket and says it’s a great opportunity to donate to their campaign.

“It’s an easy way for people to contribute and it’s a fun way for us to generate community discussion and support and create an event where more individuals can learn about the

foundation and how to support it,” she said.

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news $250,000 promise finds a home at Mum’s Cottage Picking up $250,000 was probably the last thing on Sister Helen-Anne Johnson’s mind when she arrived at Mum’s Cottage last week.

But, that’s exactly what occurred following a visit by Shadow Minister for Women Tanya Plibersek, Labor candidate for Hunter Dan Repacholi, Newcastle federal MP Sharon Claydon and Lake Macquarie City mayor Kay Fraser.

The quartet promised the not-forprofit organisation would receive the hefty windfall, to upgrade and repair the popular Holmesville hub, if Labor wins the upcoming election.

Mum’s Cottage provides free services, such as mentoring, counselling, workshops, support groups, advocacy, wellbeing strategies, parenting programs and

education, to families as they navigate their way through difficult and challenging times.

The facility is also reliant on the generosity of supporters and volunteers to keep all the initiatives operational.

“I’m overawed [by the announcement],” Sister Helen-Anne said. “It’s been a big shock – I knew nothing about it until this morning.

“I received a call from Dan [Repacholi] on Friday who told me he was bringing two people to Mum’s Cottage [today].

“Then, this morning, I found out Tanya and Kay would be here, too.”

Sister Helen-Anne admitted $250,000 would make a big difference to the group.

“We’ll be able to continue our

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Labor candidate for Hunter Dan Repacholi, Shadow Minister for Women Tanya Plibersek, Sister Helen-Anne Johnson, Newcastle federal MP Sharon Claydon and Lake Macquarie City mayor Kay Fraser at Mum’s Cottage. Photo: Rod Thompson

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“Upstairs is all the professional ‘things’, so what we’d like to do is utilise downstairs as a calm, quiet place so mums can sit and have a coffee. And, while the kids play in the corner, they can have a bit of ‘me time’.

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Hunter Cancer Hub opens in Newcastle Support services for people living with cancer are about to become more accessible after a first-of-itskind centre opened its doors in Newcastle last week.

The Hunter Cancer Hub, known as The Hub, is a space where families and individuals impacted by cancer can access information and services from local support organisations.

Eighth charities – Canteen, Camp Quality, Hunter Melanoma Foundation, Sleapy’s Foundation, Leukemia Foundation, Hunter Breast Cancer Foundation, Cancer Council and Little Wings – have come together to create the facility.

Canteen CEO Peter Orchard said The Hub was a one-stop-shop for cancer patients of all ages, their families, friends and carers.

“The Hub will make what is a challenging time a little easier by having access and connection to Newcastle-based cancer services under one roof,” he said.

“Canteen is excited to collaborate with our partner organisations to enhance the services we offer the Hunter community.

“Dealing with your own or a loved one’s cancer diagnosis can be one of the most devastating times in a person’s life. It presents an overwhelming set of challenges, from accommodation, financial hardship to mental health.

“We believe that finding the support to get through this difficult time should be simple and easy, and that’s where The Hub comes in.

“This will be a great starting

The new hub opened last Thursday.

point for individuals, family and friends touched by cancer.

“If people do not know where to start looking for support, they start with us, and we will help them access the many services that are available.”

Camp Quality CEO Deborah Thomas added cancer impacted every member of the family and that a range of support was needed during each stage of the experience.

“We hear how overwhelming it is navigating different services, so we

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are very proud to be part of The Hub, a collaborative space that makes life easier for families dealing with cancer,” she said.

Starting in April, The Hunter Cancer Hub will also offer a monthly open day, with all the partnering cancer services involved.

The centre, located at 10D Bradford Close, Kotara was made possible by a $90,000 grant from the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation.

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Local artist paints bright picture for Got Your Back Sista, Equi Energy Youth Two local charities have reaped the financial spoils, thanks to the generosity of Newcastle-based artist Clare O’Hara.

She recently donated a vibrant colourful artwork, titled Girls Just Want to Have Fun, which was auctioned off at the International Women’s Race Day at the Newcastle Racecourse on Friday 4 March.

The painting fetched $11,500, with all proceeds from the sale supporting Got Your Back Sista and Equi Energy Youth.

“I was honoured to be involved in the event,” Clare said.

“I’ve been very fortunate in my own life, so I recognise the

importance to give back.

“I have had wonderful female role models in my life who have helped shape the strong creative woman I am today – in particular, my beautiful mum.

“I’m still picking my jaw up off the floor, as my donated artwork sold for $11,500.

“Not bad for a new artist that only opened her studio space in Mayfield East (George Street) last November.”

Clare admitted there was an interesting twist to the story, too.

“The painting first sold under the hammer on the day for $6,000 but the winning bidder (Jan Bynon) very generously re-donated it back in an

Winning bidder Jan Bynon with artist Clare O’Hara before generously re-donating the artwork to be re-auctioned.

incredibly selfless act of good will,” she said.

“The artwork then resold a few minutes later for $5,500, totalling an astounding $11,500.”

Clare is now preparing to host her first solo exhibit, which will take place at SMAC Studios, Tighes Hill, from Friday 27 May to Sunday 29 May. She’s also recently been granted artist residency at the Newcastle Lighthouse over a six-week period,

starting mid-March.

“I’m known for my colourful vibrant artwork and my motto is to create ‘art that makes you smile,” she said.

“I think I can now put my prices up.”

Her website clareohara.com.au launched on Friday 6 March, offering both originals and prints of her creations.

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Hundreds lend a hand to Lifeline’s clothing appeal

Lifeline Hunter’s general manager people and capability says the response to their flood appeal has been overwhelming. Photo: Elizabeth Symington

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The Hunter community has once again shown it has a big heart by donating goods to help people who are rebuilding their lives after the devastating floods in Northern NSW. At the start of this month, Lifeline Hunter launched a clothing appeal and locals well and truly heard the call for help.

In a matter of days thousands of items, including clothing, towels, sheets, belts and shoes, were collected.

It’s filled 120 pallets and weighs about 20,000 kilograms.

Lifeline Hunter’s Melissa Sams is incredibly proud of her region.

“There’s been an overwhelming amount of support from the community,” she said.

“It’s not unexpected because in these types of crises our community pulls together to help one another.

“I have been at this warehouse a couple of times and, as people roll in with their car loads of donations, they bring the bags to the door and they explain to you what is in there.

“It’s part of their life that they are handing over and they’re sharing. They hand it over and know that they are making a contribution to help the Northern Rivers community.”

Even though it won’t replace everything people have lost, Melissa knows it will help them move forward and show them that the country cares.

She adds the response to the drive has been heart-warming.

“We want to thank the community for the overwhelming response,” she said.

“We are still accepting donations and if people don’t have the goods to donate, we also have our flood appeal as well if they are

wanting to make a cash donation.”

Lifeline is more than happy to accept any clothing, bedding, towels, shoes or toiletries during the appeal.

While all items will be appreciated, men’s clothing, kids clothing and quality shoes are particularly needed.

They’re also looking for volunteers to help sort the items.

Lifeline Hunter’s retail hub manager Renee Moir says it’s not just people who are responding, several local businesses are also supporting the campaign.

Newcastle Permanent will fund the cost to transport the donated items from Newcastle to Lismore and a number of staff also volunteered to help sort the items.

Carrington-based company Thales is providing extra storage space to cope with the volume of donations while Penny Dudding, owner of Warners Bay-based lingerie and prosthesis fitting business You Really Are Beautiful, donated 20 boxes (more than 500) of new bras.

She is also offering women in the Northern Rivers who have lost their breast prosthesis in the floods to contact her to arrange for a free new one to be sent up to them.

“I’m not surprised by the generosity of Newcastle Permanent, Thales and local people, but it makes me an even prouder Novocastrian,” Ms Moir said.

The donated items will likely leave Newcastle in a week or so to be there when they will be of most use and can be effectively distributed to local people.

People can still donate items at 27/54 Clyde Street, Hamilton North from 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday.

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“Mr Surfest” Warren Smith at the launch of the 2022 event. Photo: Rod Thompson

Surf’s up for popular event after COVID hiatus After a COVID-19 hiatus, Newcastle’s prestigious surfing event, Surfest, will return bigger and better in 2022.

That’s the promise from longtime organiser Warren Smith, who launched the 36th edition of the much-loved extravaganza at The Prince of Merewether on Thursday 10 March.

“It’s on… finally,” he said with a big smile.

“You don’t know how happy that makes me.

“All up, we’ll be hosting nine pro and amateur competitions, with a few surprises thrown in.

“It is a great feeling.”

One of the additions to the program in 2022 will be the opening leg of the inaugural all-female series, the Challenge Her Team’s Classic.

Newcastle will host round one on Monday 28 March, with the final two stages at Kiama (30 April) and Lennox head (3 July).

“We’re delighted to welcome this initiative to the calendar,” Smith said.

“I believe it’s a world-first – and another piece of history for Surfest.

“The series aims to increase female participation and support across the state through three events that focus on fun, skills development and community.

“What better place to kick it all off than Newcastle?”

The two drawcards, however, are the City of Newcastle Pro presented by Burton Automotive

and the AAP Consulting Women’s Pro, hopefully at Merewether Beach, between 29 March and 3 April.

The former is a World Surf League (WSL) QS 5000 Pro with prizemoney totalling $50,000, while the latter – crowd-funded by the local business community – will celebrate its sixth year.

“The City of Newcastle Pro boasts a rich pro surfing history,” Smith told Newcastle Weekly.

“The honour roll includes a stellar list of past world champions such as Tom Carroll, Barton Lynch, Damien Hardman, Mark Occhilupo, Kelly Slater, Tom Curren and Joel Parkinson.

“So, to be a partner with the City of Newcastle and the Burton family and Burton Automotive again is amazing.

“Their show of confidence in Surfest, Newcastle and the wider Hunter Valley has always been unwavering.

“We cannot wait to showcase this event globally via surfest.com.

“As for the WSL-rated QS5000 AAP Consulting Women’s Pro, well that’s the community’s event, thanks to the crowdfunding concept.

“That will feature the richest prizemoney for the women in the history of Surfest as well as the largest field of competitors in the main draw.

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Zonta Hunter Newcastle’s International Women’s Day luncheon.

Hunter View Club meeting The Hunter View Club meets at 10am on the fourth Wednesday of every month at Club Charlestown.

Their next meeting is on 23 March. The group would like to extend an invitation to all ladies to come along to listen to interesting guest speakers, enjoy morning tea, lunch and social activities.

Contact Suzanne 0417 230 149 for more info.

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Kids Market returns to Newy After two years of restrictions and interrupted events, organisers are super keen to bring the My Kids Market event back to Newcastle on Sunday 20 March. The popular market is held at the Newcastle Showground Exhibition Centre in Broadmeadow which is transformed into a shopping haven full of just about everything for babies and kids and at prices almost too good to be true. Go to mykidsmarketnsw.com.au/ for more.

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Support the community with the Bel Air View Club

Bel Air View Club meets on the third Monday of each month at South Leagues Club (46 Llewellyn Street, Merewether) at 10.30am with visitors and new members warmly welcomed. Help us support The Smith Family’s Learning for Life Program which assists young Australians experiencing disadvantage to create better futures for themselves through education. We have an interesting guest speaker at each meeting followed by lunch plus other social outings to meet and make new friends.

For further information, phone Gillian on 4963 5655 or email gillian.cranston@bigpond.com

Paterson Historic Walk 2022 This year's Paterson Historic Walk will be held on Sunday 20 March at 4pm. The walk will take visitors around the centre of the village and describe the origins of European settlement. Tickets are $10.00 per adult including museum entry and afternoon tea. There is no charge for children. A hat and walking shoes are recommended and reasonable mobility is required. For more information email Paterson Historical Society president Cameron Archer at 6579aca@gmail.com

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Three legends at Cessnock

Hunter residents are in for a “nostalgic trip” when three music legends take to the stage at the Cessnock Performing Arts Centre on Sunday 27 March. Normie Rowe, Dinah Lee and Jade Hurley are stopping at the city as part of their Three Legends in Concert series. Phone 4993 4266 or go to cessnockperformingartscentre.com.au/Whats-on/3-Legends-in-Concert to book.

Euchre fans welcome at Edgeworth-based club Calling all euchre fans, you’re invited to join a group of friendly people who play euchre at Edgeworth Bowling Club on Monday nights from 6.30pm. It’s only $3 to play and there is lots to gain – you’ll have a fun night, make new friends, enjoy a cuppa at half time and winnings if you take out the game.

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Newcastle brewers have plenty to Shout about Four good mates are living every bloke’s dream, owning a small batch craft brewery in Newcastle.

And, after setting up base in Mayfield West for the past twoand-a-half years, Dylan Meade, Jim Coulton, Michael Fitzgerald and Jake Gardiner now boast bigger aspirations for their Shout Brewing Co. The quartet will soon relocate operations to a much larger premises at Islington – with the doors set to open in autumn.

“It’s all about having a bit of fun,” Dylan said.

“We don’t take ourselves too seriously.

“Although there are plenty of guys who are jealous of what we do,” he added with a laugh.

“But, I’ve known the boys for quite some time.

“We all played soccer for Mayfield over at Stevenson Park and we all like a drink.

“That’s where the name Shout came from because we’d often go to the pub after games.

“We’d shout each other beers – and agreed that a great place like Newcastle needed more beer brewed locally.

“Things progressed from there.

“We then took the lead, obtained a small brewery at Mayfield West and, now, looking to expand at Islington soon.”

Dylan admitted the success of Shout Brewing Co had caught the four of them off-guard.

“It’s surprised us how it’s gone so far – to be honest, a lot better than we thought,” he said.

“I think when you make that jump from being a home brewer – which three of us are – to a bit more professional, it’s a big risk.

“Just things like trying to get the brewery up and running, and

dealing with council, can be quite challenging.

“However, it’s also very rewarding when you have the place operational.

“Moving to Islington, we’ve got more space and we’re hoping to install a bar as well.

“We were just undertaking tastings at the Mayfield West premises.

“For us, a big part of the demand is people wanting to get their beer from someone local.

“When we first started, there weren’t too many other places around Newcastle.

“It’s changed a lot since then – and it is great to see some new breweries opening in the area.

“I believe that’s been a huge thing for Shout; people are keen to come in and support the local blokes.

“We’ve also been pretty lucky with the graphic designs of our product.

“The ‘can art’ certainly catches the eye.

“They do stand out, which is good because most craft beers try to make a visual impact.

“And, I think saying we’re from Newy creates interest and generates support as well.

“People want to try it.”

The guys also pride themselves on not only being independent but a venture where the founders make the beer, too.

“Since there are four of us, we all come with our own ideas and input into the brewing process,” Dylan told the Newcastle Weekly.

“It generates a bit more diversity in regards to the flavour and taste.

“If we have a concept for a new beer, we chat to each other and feed off each other – it’s really good.

cover story Shout Brewing Co’s Dylan Meade. Photo: Peter Stoop

“In fact, we stage our own internal competitions.

“With a new beer, we all have a crack at making it.

“That’s how we get the best result.”

But, Dylan, Jim, Michael and Jake aren’t about to rest on their laurels either.

There is an “ultimate goal”, apart from dominating the Newcastle market.

“At the moment, we’re all parttime [brewers],” Dylan said.

“The first step is to employ one or two of us on a permanent basis to work in the new brewery.

“Long term, we’d like to get this place up and running, establish ourselves here; then maybe down the track look towards a larger venue or open up another place around the Hunter.”

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Two Hunter authors riding wave of success There’s a Shark in the Loo, Who is at the Zoo?, and Garbage Guts – while they might sound strange, these are the titles of books by two Hunter authors whose paths share some very strange correlations.

Sharon J Boyce and Emily S Smith first met more than six years ago at the Children’s Writing Group run by the Hunter Writers Centre (HWC).

The pair have since been on a writing journey that will lead to the joint launch of their third books with Larrikin House.

On Saturday 26 March, the duo will celebrate the release of There’s a Shark at my School and Kora Kerplunk’s Travelling Tongue.

They both agree the date will bring to fruition a collection of rhymes, now sealed in friendship.

“It really has been quite surreal,”

Smith says. “Sharon joined the HWC Children’s Writers Group a short time after me and we hit it off.

“We are both big fans of rhyme and ridiculous humour, so we always appreciated one another’s writing styles.

“Then, in 2017, we shared a hotel room at the first writing festival we ever attended, Kid Lit Vic. “It’s so strange to think that since then, our author journeys have kind of run parallel, from getting our first contracts with Larrikin House in the same month, to having three books signed with Larrikin, and now launching our third books together.”

Both Boyce and Smith say one of the greatest challenges they faced was releasing a book during a global pandemic.

“It was beyond exciting anticipating

the release of my first book and my mind was swimming with ideas for a fun-filled book launch that would help promote my book out into the world,” Boyce said. “Then the first lockdown happened.”

Despite that, There’s a Shark in the Loo still sold well and was the third highest retail seller that year for Larrikin.

Who is at the Zoo? released later that same year also experienced good sales, despite neither having a book signing launch.

In fact, even Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, read both authors’ books on her YouTube channel, Storytime with Fergie and Friends.

The launch of There’s a Shark at my School and Kora Kerplunk’s Travelling Tongue will take place from 10.30am to 12.30pm at Unit 1, 10 Pipeclay

Hunter authors Sharon J. Boyce and Emily S. Smith will be celebrating the joint launch of their third books later this month.

Avenue, Thornton on Saturday 26 March. There will be games, craft, prizes, and even an interview with Seymour the Shark.

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‘Ugly’ illustrations help author’s career take flight Author and illustrator Sami Bayly can thank the humble “bin chicken” for her first break in the publishing world.

The ex-University of Newcastle Bachelor of Natural History Illustration honours student, set to return to her stomping ground later this month for the 2022 Write Here!

Festival in Lake Macquarie, got a call from a children’s book publisher in 2018 after entering a portrait of the much-maligned Australian white ibis in an artwork competition.

“In my third year of university, I was finding myself being inspired by the more unusual or ‘ugly’ animals in life, wanting to draw the strangerlooking creatures instead of the ‘beautiful’ or ‘cute’ ones,” Bayly said.

What followed was The Illustrated

Encyclopaedia of Ugly Animals! a compendium of 60 of the world’s most unusual animals, exploring their appearance, habitat, diet and conservation status.

The book’s incredibly detailed watercolour illustrations helped earn Bayly a swathe of awards, including the 2020 Children’s Indie Book of the Year, and paved the way for two further non-fiction publications.

The 26-year-old is one of 30 accomplished authors who’ll present at this year’s Write Here Festival.

The event will be hosted at Belmont Library, Toronto Library and Warners Bay Theatre from 18 to 20 March.

Bayly will provide an insight into her writing and illustrating techniques at a talk at Toronto

Former University of Newcastle Bachelor of Natural History Illustration student Sami Bayly at work in her studio. Photo: Shannon Wappet

Library on Saturday 19 March, before hosting a children’s story-time and illustration session at Warners Bay Theatre the following day.

She will also join fellow authors Sandie Docker, Chris Hammer, Fiona McArthur and Tobias Madden on Saturday evening, offering a sneak peek into their new and unpublished works.

“I hope that the kids and adults watching or joining in with my

sessions learn that nature is incredible, and that there are endless amounts of facts to be learnt about it,” Bayly said.

“It is so important that we instil a love of the planet in upcoming generations, because right now we need to take care of it more than ever.”

Go to library.lakemac.com. au or phone 4921 0400 for more information about the festival and bookings.

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Thomas Kelly, Lachlan Mayfield and Lachie Pasfield all share the same dream – one day they want to work in the film or television industry.

The trio met when they started studying at the University of Newcastle a few years ago and developed a “pretty special bond”.

Fast forward to now and they’re working on a film together. Called The Savvy Bedlam Boarding House it follows the lives of people living in a run-down home.

“We follow a struggling writer named George who’s down on his luck, doesn’t have any ideas and is running out of money,” Thomas told Newcastle Weekly.

“He finds cheap residency in

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this artistic boarding house named the Savvy Bedlam Boarding House where he meets his roommate Lou who couldn’t be more different from him. They then clash, which is where all the drama and comedy comes from in the story.”

George is forced to co-exist with his new housemate as he searches for inspiration and money to pay rent. While Lachie, Tom and Lachlan wrote the short movie, they’re just three of seven students working on the project.

Through their company, Ten Coat Productions, the trio – alongside Cameron Utiger, Kate Grant, Cassey Thomson, Jack Crawley and Gabby Howlett – are making the film as part of their Bachelor of Communication.

Lachie says they’ve been working on the script for about 10 months and have cast all the lead roles.

“A lot of the hard work is done now, so we can just have fun and film some stuff and see it all come to life,” he said.

It’ll take them about two months to film – they’re expecting to have it submitted in June this year.

Currently they’re on the search for locations and are raising money to help fund the project.

“We’re trying to raise funding through friends and family and anyone in the creative industries

who wants to help out and be a part of it,” Lachie said.

“We have a website up and anyone can go on and donate if they want to help out and get their name in the credits.

“Help us turn this into a reality.”

They’re hoping the finished product will act as a pilot episode for an extended series.

When they graduate, the team will take it further and submit it to distributors and broadcasters to see if they can turn it into a longer running series.

It’ll be a lot of work, but it is something they are willing to do.

“It’s a bit of a passion project, I think the three of us maybe a month or two ago made something short of a blood pact to say ‘hey this is the next 18 months of our life’,” Thomas said. “We’re just going all in on this and seeing where it takes us.”

When it comes to how they got into filmmaking, Lachlan says their stories are pretty similar – they all made movies as kids.

“I started off making little stop motion films with my army men in the backyard when I was eight or so and it’s just gone from there,” he said.

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The Savvy Bedlam Boarding House writers Thomas Kelly, Lachlan Mayfield and Lachie Pasfield. Photo: Peter Stoop

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What’s on FILMS @ RATHMINES: Enjoy watching Dead Poets’ Society at Rathmines Theatre this Friday 18 March. Doors open at 6pm and the film starts at 6.30pm. Tickets are $25 and booking are essential. Go to eventbrite.com. au/e/films-rathmines-dead-poets-societytickets-262403374557 to book.

BAD GIRLS CLUB: Sydney-based burlesque artists The Bad Girls Club are coming to Newcastle for the Fringe Festival. With four shows on Friday 18, Saturday 19, Friday 25 and Saturday 26 March you’re invited to attend one of the events for a night of fun. They’ll perform at The Gal in Hamilton.

For more information go to facebook.com/pg/ badgirlsclub.x/events/ KING OF CONCRETE: This Saturday 19 March will see a skateboarding competition come to Newcastle. The national level Australian Bowl Skateboarding Competition in the divisions of Open Men’s, Open Women’s, Masters, 15 and Under, 12 and Under Girls, 12 and Under Boys, and 9 and Under will be hosted at Bar Beach from 9am until 5pm.

TWILIGHT MARKET: Head to the Nelson Bay Foreshore on Saturday evening for the Homegrown Markets. From 4pm to 8pm on 19 March several stall holders will be near the playground at the Marina.

COMMOTION IN THE OCEAN: The Caves Beach Ocean Swim is a 1.5km event that takes swimmers from Spoon Rocks to Caves Beach. The swim starts at Spoon Rocks and follows a reef towards Caves Beach, passing cliff formations, beaches, and caves. New this year also is a 500m swim for children aged 9 to 11 years. It’s on this Sunday 20 March. For more info, visit oceanswims.com FREE ART SUNDAY: Every Sunday families are welcome to book in to attend free art activities at the Maitland Regional Art Gallery. The activities are designed for kids of all ages, and as a family you can all join in and get creative. Each activity

Free Art Sunday is hosted at the Maitland Regional Art Gallery every week.

takes around half an hour to complete. Bookings are essential, visit mrag.org.au/whats-on-mrag/ this-month/ for more.

to bring the 1950s to life in the streets of Kurri Kurri. Go to kurrikurrinostalgiafestival.com.au/ for further details.

NOAH DILLON AT THE HAMO: Rising star Noah Dillon will play at the Hamilton Station Hotel on Sunday 20 March. Go to greatsouthernnights.com. au for more info.

SPACEY JANE: Indie-rockers Spacey Jane are coming to Newcastle on Wednesday 23 March.

They’ll play at Bar on the Hill from 8pm. Go to spaceyjane.com.au/ to book.

ADFAS LECTURE: On Monday 21 March ADFAS Newcastle will host its next event at the Hunter Theatre (Hunter School of the Performing Arts, Cameron St, Broadmeadow). Geoffrey Smart: His Art and Influences presented by Nick Gordon will explore how Smart used geometry in his art, from the games he played with the golden ratio, to his mastery of linear perspective and his subversion of the rules of composition. Read more at adfasnewcastle.org.au/ Register for the event by e-mailing guests@adfasnewcastle.org.au

NOVATONES: On Friday 25 March the Waratah Male Voice Choir will host an event at Charlestown Bowling Club. All money will be donated to the MND Association. Contact Andrew at a_r_aust@yahoo.com for more info.

LEGACY GOLF DAY: The Port Stephens Legacy Golf Day is being held at Horizons Golf Resort on Monday 21 March. Entry is $100 for members and $110 for non-members. Registration starts at 7am.

All proceeds go to Port Stephens Legacy.

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From the Bomb to the Beatles: Maitland to host gala fashion event While the rest of the world was celebrating the end of war on Wednesday 15 August 1945, a pair of East Maitland teenagers were preparing for a celebration of their own.

Shirley Burg and her twin sister Eunice made their debutante that night at the Maitland Town Hall.

Dressed in their fi nest, the duo danced with classmates in what was to become a turning point in history.

A photograph of that night, complete with names of all the attendees, is one of the many items that will be on display at St John’s Hall on Saturday 2 April as the venue plays host to From the Bomb to the Beatles, an afternoon of history, fashion and nostalgia.

The event, which will include fashion from 1945 to 1975, is the brainchild of Australian Museum of Clothing and Textiles collection manager Lynette Huckstadt.

It is in fact her 95-year-old mother Shirley, who is one of those former dancing Burg sisters.

“My mum wrote every name on the back of that photo so if you have a family member who might be on there, please come and take a look and let me know,” she says.

Fashion will be the tool that allows a visual walk-through history at the inaugural event, Ms Huckstadt says.

“We have a family dressed in the clothing that was worn when the fi rst migrants arrived in the 1950s near Greta,” she says.

“Then there’s a Dacron ensemble from the 60s that would have been worn to look like Jacqui Kennedy’s pillbox hat.

“And, then of course there’s the 70s, the worst decade of fashion in our lifetime,” she adds.

“The geometric pants suits, the clashing colours, the outlandish flares, men wearing safari suits, ...oh we wore some ghastly stuff back then.”

The two-hour event will feature iconic fashion items such as debutante dresses, dressing gowns, minis and maxis, as well as swimsuits and house wear.

The Australian Museum of Clothing and Textiles is hosting ‘From the Bomb to the Beatles’ next month – an afternoon of fashion, history and nostalgia.

Men’s fashion will also make an appearance.

One of the highlights of the event is a wedding dress salvaged after the 1955 Hunter floods.

“It was worn by a local woman who will be attending the event,” Ms Huckstadt says.

“When she sees the model on the stage it’ll be the fi rst time she’s seen her dress being worn by someone else, so that’ll be a nice touch.”

A $40 ticket to From the Bomb to the Beatles will include bubbly, grazing boxes, a fashion parade, a photo booth and the chance to win some great prizes.

“First prize in the raffle is two nights at a resort on the south coast,” Ms Huckstadt told Newcastle Weekly.

“Second is an evening out on a yacht in Port Stephens for eight friends, and third prize is a beautiful patchwork quilt by Jen Thoren.”

Attendees are encouraged to come dressed in their best vintage fashion for a chance to win

further prizes.

Former Maitland City mayor Loretta Baker will be judging the fashions, while Maitland MP Jenny Aitchison will be emceeing the event.

While the afternoon is about fashion, the event will also play homage to the building in which it will be held.

A Music Hall in the 1920s, the High Street site was converted into a cathedral as the area grew over time, however after being damaged in the 1988 earthquakes once again returned to its role as music hall.

A timeline of photographs of its conversion will also feature at the event.

From The Bomb to the Beatles will take place on Saturday 2 April from 1pm to 3pm at the St John’s Hall Maitland.

Tickets can be purchased through eventbrite.com.au For more information, contact Lynnette Huckstadt on 0408 329 495.

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Checkmate: Colouring your garden is like a game of chess Autumn is the ideal season for colour coordinating the garden as it is cool enough to move plants that aren’t doing exactly what you want.

Perhaps you’ve decided that the Golden Durantas planted in the middle of a bed of gardenias just isn’t working (and why would you plant a yellow shrub requiring continual pruning among the dense green of gardenias?).

Consider your garden as a chess board and don’t hesitate to move the players around.

Autumn, and the amount of rain we’ve had, is a perfect time for transplanting.

Even so, water well after moving plants around.

It may be necessary to prune off growth equalling root damage on transplanting.

Apply Seasol to stimulate new root growth.

I fi nd white and green still tend to dominate garden design but I prefer to include blocks of colour as highlights to relieve the boredom.

I tend to favour pink, however love a splash of blue which is nature’s most unusual colour.

Horticulturists continue to propagate plants in the search for the perfect blue.

Mauves and purples tend to dominate the palette of blue shades, extending from the palest lobelia through to the

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magnificence of iris, which still tend to be purple.

Many blue plants that are bedded in autumn don’t flower until late winter/spring.

Annuals, perennials and bulbs that need to be planted now include hyacinth, cineraria, pansy, viola, cornflower, delphinium and iris.

One annual that is sincere blue is cornflower.

Their growth is a little untidy, but the continual flowering and their amazing colour qualifies them for any position in the garden.

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BATH

3

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CAR

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BED

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BATH

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CAR

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Dick Smith will find more time to develop his creativity and will seek inspiration through his environment and neighbourhood. This will stimulate new ideas and plans that could lead to new territory and something exciting for him. To anchor his plans, a trusted strategy over the coming weeks and months is to be realistic and practical, as otherwise prevailing influences will lead to idealism.

pisces feb 20 – mar 20

gemini may 22 – jun 21

virgo aug 24 – sePT 23

sagittarius noV 23 – deC 21

Contemplate the realities and logistics of your situation, as you may be tempted to be idealistic. The alignment of planets in Pisces will bring personal matters to a head, so get set for a fresh chapter in a relationship. avoid over-reacting to events; it’s far better to research your options first.

a fresh chapter is beginning at home.

This will include the necessity or opportunity to share space slightly differently or to work a little bit harder to make domestic life happier. you may be surprised by news from the past or by a get-together. a change of schedule will require you to adjust.

friday’s Virgo full moon suggests you’re ready for something new, especially in your personal life and, for some mid-september Virgos, in your daily routine. you may need to attend to logistics and adapt to a fresh environment or schedule. expect news from someone you must collaborate or share duties with.

friday’s full moon brings the chance to reinvent your approach to life. your plans will become easier to implement as you progress, but you must enlist the help of an expert if needed. developments will surprise you. avoid arguments with people you love and consider the benefits of close relationships.

aries mar 21 – aPr 20

cancer jun 22 – jul 22

libra sePT 24 – oCT 23

capricorn deC 22 – jan 20

friday’s full moon signals a fresh routine – for some aries at work, for others, concerning health and fitness. your association with a group, organisation or friend could blossom.

However, you may feel restless and distracted. you’ll avoid feeling edgy by engaging in purposeful activities and, when you do, you could excel.

friday’s full moon will bring decisions your way. you may be surprised by a change of circumstance that requires you to be better organised. good communication skills will be necessary. news will be surprising but will precede a fresh opportunity.

If, however, news is disruptive, ensure you research your options.

friday’s full moon brings a change in your daily or health routine. you’ll need to rely on your careful judgement and take into account other people’s beliefs and feelings, and this could add to a sense of disruption. luckily, news midweek will provide you with direction at work or regarding health.

friday’s full moon will spotlight what you must change in your life. If you’re already aware that change is on way, you’ll receive fresh and helpful information. a financial commitment may be in your interest, but you must check the fine print. be strong, practical and resourceful to combat disruptions.

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leo jul 23 – aug 23

scorpio oCT 24 – noV 22

aquarius jan 21 – feb 19

friday’s full moon signals the start of a fresh cycle in your personal life, so take the initiative and make things happen! avoid feeling pressured to get everything absolutely perfect; take things one step at a time. unusual or out-of-the-ordinary circumstances will ask that you extend your skill sets and potentially enter new territory.

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friday’s full moon suggests a fresh approach to family and interpersonal dynamics will be fruitful. It’s a good time to revitalise your personal life, but you must avoid gambling with your future. a change of pace or a surprise will delight, even if it tests your mettle. avoid impulsiveness.

friday’s full moon will provide insight into your finances and a relationship.

Venus in aquarius will motivate you to be more loving and outgoing. However, everyone has their own mindset, and they won’t always agree with you. avoid conflict and look for ways to find common ground where possible.

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ANTENNAS

ANTENNA SERVICE

37

Builders

37

Computer Repairs

37

Call ALAN WRIGHT 0412 782 202

Decks

37

Doors

37

Guttering

38

Gyprocking

38

Handyman

38

Plumbing & Gasfitting

38

Pressure Cleaning

38

Recycling

38

Roofing

38

Rubbish Removals

38

Tiling

38

Tree Services

38

Computer Problems?

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Dan’s Mobile Computer Service > Computer Repairs & Upgrades > Computer Tuition > Friendly & Affordable Help

0420 991 235 NW0085-V2

tiptoptaps.com.au

Lic.273 174c ABN: 32 62 92 47 669

0421 750 216

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HUNTER BUILDING AND BATHROOMS RENOVATIONS

DECKS

• Full bathroom renovation from start to finish • Small renovations, decks and patios Licence No: 167510c

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

AV BROWN BRICKLAYING

Call 0409 854 388

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COMPUTER REPAIRS

Jordan

ABN 27697651570 Artick:AU46521

FREE QUOTES!

Retaining Walls • Fences • New Homes

PHONE ADAM 0414 311 720

NW0085-V2

Lic 236513C

BUILDERS

DOORS

D + J MILLER CONSTRUCTIONS *NEW HOMES extensions renovations *Maintenance *all aspects of building Lic 297378C

Call Julie on 0413 017 353 or email

Free Quotes

TAP AND TOILET REPAIRS

Servicing Newcastle and Lake Mac region

To get your business listed

Email anruca@bigpond.com

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

REFRIGERATION & AIR CONDITIONING

FREE QUOTE

M 0423 523 315

huntervalleyantennaservice.com.au

NW0273

• Supply • Installation • Servicing

Extensions Renovations Decks Servicing Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

Free Quotes • 25 years experience • pensioner discounts • all areas

AIR CONDITIONING/HEATING Air conditioning:

B.L.N.179648C

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

NW0449

Bricklayers

• • • • •

NW0726

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NW0070

Bathroom Renovations

HUNTER VALLEY

NW00532AA

37

NW0467

Antennas

NW0698

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No job too big or small!

FREE quotes!

Honest + reliable service!

Phone Daryl 0400 117 867 OR 4920 7526

NW0013

Air Conditioning / Heating

BUILDERS

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

02 4023 7547 02 4023 7547

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Trades & Services Guide PLUMBING & GASFITTING

PLUMBING

Lic L10548

Phone Terry Slupik - All areas

4954 0309 • 0414 540 309

GYPROCKING

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

Pensioner discounts

For FREE QUOTE Call Gary 0455111597

ALL WORK GUARANTEED • FREE QUOTES • ALL AREAS

MG PLASTERING NW1100

A.M.S. RECYCLING

TILING

• • •

NW00651AA

Lic 251316c

HANDYMAN

Tip Fees Material Taken Product range

475-535 Pacific Hwy Crangan Bay

EPA LIC NO 20100 ABN 36 091 911 821 BEDROCK (NSW) PTY LTD

PLUMBING & GASFITTING

• Stump service • Free quotes • Pensioner discounts • Fully insured • All tree work & pruning • Arborist • Prompt reliable service

• All roof repairs & renewal Service guaranteed Ph Shane 4959 6091 Mob 0410 564 044

0413 753 883

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24 Hour Service

0421 321 458 0416 152 422

FREE

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EMAIL: oziwiroofi ng@gmail.com

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LTITUDE

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

PHONE BRICE OR MANDY

Mobile: 0408 681 866 Phone Ian: 4948 6551

Tree Lopping specialists • 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

NW1400-V8

Newcastle

NW0341

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

• No job too big or small • Quality tradesman

Call Alan

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E HUNTER

NW00663

Lic no 112440c

Handyman Dave

Licence No L13318

TREE SERVICES

RIGHT AS RAIN ROOFING

0412 661 106

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

Ph Scott: 0402 225 341

ROOFING

Small Renovations and Extensions Carpentry, Project and Trade Management

Hot Water Systems | Gas and Electric

ASK FOR LICENCE TILER, BE SURE Wall & Floor, Bathrooms, All Tiling Repairs, Kitchens, Patios, Large Floor Areas ◆ ALL WORK GUARANTEED ◆ 7 DAYS ◆ NO JOB TOO SMALL ◆ FREE QUOTES

Lic No. 177893C

PHONE MICK 0419 977 039

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TILING

Phone 4972 5999 for details on

Patch-up specialists.

Cherry Plumbing

RECYCLING Concrete Recyclers 10 minutes south of Swansea

– NO JOB TOO SMALL –

Work up to $20,000.00

0412 510 111 or 4933 5280

NW0085-V2

GYPROCK AND PLASTERING

FREE QUOTES!

experience

ALL AREAS Also available Colouring & Resealing

LIC NO. 77284C

Qualified in all aspects of

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

Serving TH

Call Bill 0401 624 029

RUBBISH REMOVAL

HIGH PRESSURE WATER CLEANING

NW0054

New Work Renovations Pre Paint Repairs Small jobs

Dennis 0412 453 317

RUBBISH REMOVALS

NW1363

• • • •

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

Lic. No. 73493C

PRESSURE CLEANING

GYPROCKING

• • • • •

My License is your guarantee of a QUALITY JOB

NW0063

Call Terry 4954 0309 or 0414 540 309

REPAIRS

NW1293

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

ROOF

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

NW0923

CARDIFF

PLUMBING GAS GUTTERING UNBLOCK SEWERS/STORM WATER DRAINS ALL TYPES OF HOT WATER SYSTEMS REPLACED NW0062

Lic L10548

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

Big or small, we do it all!

NW0052

CARDIFF GUTTERING SPECIALIST

ROOFING

NW0418-V17

GUTTERING

MUSIC Music has given me countless inspiration and experiences. It has also led me to travel the world and share it with different cultures.

SURFING After spending hours in practice rooms rehearsing etc...Surfing is the perfect tonic.

I love when I get to surf good waves with my father-in-law.

BOOKS Every great book you read changes you and makes you grow a little more. It’s seeing the world through others eyes, travelling without moving your feet.

My favourite things

Damian Wright

FAMILY Having children gives you a love you never thought possible. It keeps your feet on the ground and makes you a better person.

Musician Damian Wright is a professional musician from Newcastle. He grew up surrounded by music with his father and two sisters all playing piano, saxophone and flute most days. As a result, from an early age, Damian developed a deep connection to music.

“I fell in love with flamenco guitar as a teenager and studied with one of Newcastle’s guitar legends Vince Martinelli, and shortly after for years in Spain,” he said.

“Music has enabled me to travel internationally to study and perform in many places from The Sydney Opera House to a 500-year-old castle in India.”

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Lot 1362, Cliftleigh Meadows, Cliftleigh 2

Block Size: 473m | Montague Facade

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Land Price

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Alarm System & Remote Controlled Garage Door

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Stone benchtop to kitchen

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SMEG kitchen appliance package

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Driveway and path to entry

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Standard range floor tiles to entry, kitchen, meals & family room

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Roof Sarking

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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.

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