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The NSW Government’s deal with Origin Energy to prolong the lifeline of the Eraring Power Station raised a few eyebrows.
With the Lake Macquarie site due to close in 2025, some last-minute maneuvering between the two parties will see it remain open until 19 August 2027.
While it was a smart decision in the end, it’s also a setback for the government’s quest, both state and federal, to switch to renewables as soon as possible.
Many people feel their respective crusades for clean energy are being rushed. In other words, not well-planned enough.
But, it isn’t just a Labor problem, it’s a Liberal/National issue, too.
These types of things need years of preparation, even a decade, yet both parties are more focused on the “now”, instead of the “future”. It’s the same with roads and housing.
Both are guilty of dropping the ball there as well.
For example, it’s great to see the M1 extension progressing, and the Hexham Straight Widening and Newcastle Inner City Bypass, however what’s going to happen in 2034 when more vehicles are on the road?
It’s certainly food for thought.
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Transport for NSW (TfNSW) is in celebration mode after the Newcastle Inner City Bypass recently marked a major milestone.
The first of the Rankin Park to Jesmond project’s 42 precast girders was lifted into position over the Jesmond roundabout on 27 May.
It’s the start of one of six bridges, which will help carry traffic on this busy thoroughfare.
“Having these girders lifted into place is really showing the Newcastle community the size of this project, as a key part of the bypass is being built before their eyes,”
TfNSW Director Region North Anna Zycki said.
“Contractor Fulton Hogan will build this bridge using 27 Super-T girders, which weigh about 53 tonnes each and are 28.5 metres long.
“They are being installed using a 750-tonne crane, which is one of the largest in Australia.”
The current project involves building a 3.4-kilometre four-lane divided road to the west of John Hunter Hospital.
Traffic was diverted from Newcastle Road overnight for the Super-T girders to be moved into place.
They connect the two piers built on the
roundabout to create a three-span bridge.
“The Newcastle Inner City Bypass will provide traffic relief for the local community by removing up to 30,000 vehicles each day from the existing route of Lookout Road, Croudace Street and Newcastle Road."
Ms Zycki said. •
The community now has an opportunity to provide feedback on the future of Broadmeadow following the release of the suburb’s draft strategy.
It comes after City of Newcastle (CN) and the NSW Government unveiled plans, outlining how housing, employment and public spaces would be developed in the 2292 postcode over the next three decades.
Councillors recently voted unanimously to put the Draft Broadmeadow Place Strategy on public exhibition in June for six weeks. The outcomes will then be reported back to council later this year.
A shared vision to revitalise the 313-hectare precinct, with up to 20,000 new homes for 40,000 people and 15,000 jobs to be created – while retaining Broadmeadow as the region’s premier sport and entertainment destination, the proposal was developed by CN in collaboration with the Department of Planning, Housing and
Infrastructure (DPHI).
The NSW Government’s Rezoning Pathways Program identified the area as one of 10 zones to significantly contribute to housing supply across the state.
Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes said the strategy would help set the vision, direction
and guide where key infrastructure and services should be located.
“I encourage residents to take this chance to have their say so that together we can create a new and enhanced place for people to live in and visit for years to come," she added. •
75,000 tax payers in Paterson will receive an average tax cut of $1,500
15,190 persons with HELP debt in Paterson will benefit from HECS-HELP system becoming fairer
10,895 households in Paterson wil benefit from the 15% increase in Commonwealth Rent Assistance
$249.5 Million in infrastructure spending in Paterson electorate
City of Newcastle has led the way for decades in developing and implementing strategies and initiatives to tackle climate change head on, dating back to the Pathways to Sustainability Conference in Newcastle in 1997.
This latest project will see the installation of 32 new electric vehicle (EV) charging ports across 11 locations, adding to the existing public EV charging network at Wharf Road, No. 2 Sportsground, Laman Street and Perkins Street in the Newcastle CBD.
We applaud the NSW Government's commitment to making NSW the easiest and most affordable place to buy and use an EV in Australia and thank them for their support in driving our sustainability initiatives forward in Newcastle.
NUATALI NELMES
Newcastle Lord Mayor
City of Newcastle is investing almost $450,000 to triple the number of public electric vehicle (EV) charger ports across the city.
Thirty-two stations will be installed across locations such as Beresfield, Georgetown, Stockton, Adamstown, Mayfield, Hamilton, New Lambton, Newcastle, Wallsend and Wickham.
The chargers will be powered by 100% renewable energy from City of Newcastle’s Summerhill Solar Farm and existing power purchase agreements.
Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes said a transition to net zero emissions was a key priority under the Newcastle Environment Strategy.
"City of Newcastle has a well earnt reputation when it comes to protecting
The Newcastle Environment Strategy (NES) is an ambitious roadmap for every local, to a thriving more sustainable tomorrow.
"Delivering the public infrastructure to support electric vehicles is an essential step.”
our natural environment, while also investing in progressive actions to ensure our city is more sustainable," Cr Nelmes said.
"Delivering the public infrastructure to support electric vehicles is an essential step in our vision for a city-wide net zero transition."
The roll out of EV chargers is expected to be completed by February and has been supported by a $270,000 grant from the NSW Government as part of its Electric Vehicle Strategy. •
Visit newcastle.nsw.gov.au to find out how you can get involved.
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With Ryan Gosling’s latest Hollywood blockbuster, The Fall Guy, shining a spotlight on stunt performers, stuntmen like Jimmy Davies are having their 15 minutes of fame.
The Nelson Bay local has worked as a professional “daredevil” for 10 years in film and television as well as live shows in China and Japan.
He recently finished his third contract with Universal Studios Japan as The Mariner in the award-winning WaterWorld stunt show, in which Davies gets shot and plunges backwards and performs five fight scenes and two jet ski patterns.
Having grown up competing in motocross, he ventured from the familiarity of motorbikes to the new and exciting world
of jet skis after he finished his first contract in Japan in 2017 as the motorcycle stunt double in Detective Conan: The Escape.
“I’d always wanted to do the WaterWorld show but I didn’t have the stand-up jet ski skills at the time,” Davies told the Newcastle Weekly. “So, I came back, learnt, got the audition and got the job.”
While Davies makes it sound easy, it has been a journey.
In 2012 he attended the Australian Stunt Academy, which he said “lit the fire” in him. He took his first contract in China, where he performed in a slapstick comedy show not too dissimilar to Warner Brothers’ Police Academy Stunt Show.
Davies also spent four months working on the recently-released Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
“That was a lifelong dream of mine,” he said. “Ever since I got into stunts, I’ve always wanted to be in a Mad Max film because they’re iconic and renowned for their crazy stunts." •
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As mid-year approaches, one of my "hats" is a bit more frequently worn – my university student hat.
I returned to the University of Newcastle as a mature-aged student in 2021 – not quite a mid-life crisis but a ‘mid-career pivot’ as one of my lecturers kindly puts it. I’ve been slowly plodding away in the Bachelor of Climate Science and Adaptation program, and I’m about to finish my final two ‘first year’ courses this semester. Best of luck to everyone at UON – I know this time of year can be hectic with assessments and exams. Go well, and look after yourselves.
Returning to university also meant dropping back to part-time work, and I was recently fortunate enough to be named as one of 16 recipients of Cessnock City Council’s Mayoral Scholarship program. Thanks to the generous sponsors, this program has handed out 262 scholarships worth $2500 each since it began in 2002. I’m incredibly grateful and honoured to be chosen among the successful applicants. A bio of each of the winners was read out at the ceremony, and I was amazed by the accomplishments of these (mostly young) people. It made me feel really proud to be from Cessnock.
But, did you know a whole generation of people who can call themselves “Cessnock born-and-bred” has been lost? It has been 21 years since Cessnock Hospital’s maternity ward closed. In my previous job at The Cessnock Advertiser, I interviewed several women who had given birth on the side of the road, in the back of an ambulance, and even in the Cessnock Hospital car park because they couldn’t make it to Maitland in time. So I was disappointed to see a maternity ward has not been included in the concept design for the $111.5 million redevelopment of Cessnock Hospital. In our rapidly-growing city that is expected to reach 112,000 residents by 2041, surely it is warranted. I understand that it would need to be adequately staffed, and that this has always been a point of concern when reopening Cessnock’s maternity ward is raised. In saying that, I sincerely hope that all of the new (and existing) services on offer at Cessnock Hospital will be adequately staffed. Community feedback on the concept design is due by 14 June. Make sure you have your say.
As winter rolls around, I’ll be donning a very special hat – the Mark Hughes Foundation Beanie for Brain Cancer. I’ve bought a beanie most years since the campaign kicked off a decade ago, but having lost two people very close to me to brain cancer in the past year, the 2024 beanie will hold extra significance. You can get your beanie from Lowes and selected IGA stores, and online at markhughesfoundation.com.au. •
Looking to escape the cooler weather? From soaking up the sun in Greece, sipping on spritz in Sicily, or partying in Portugal this jet-setting style guide has you covered.
t this time of year we usually have a couple of short break flights booked. One to go south to embrace the cold and the other to go north to escape it, after all you need balance in life, right!
But the question is, can you practically do a short break with just carry on? After all, a flight deal may not sound so "dealy" once you’ve added checked luggage. Like many others, we’ve been stung at the gate by that person with the portable scales and EFTPOS machine, so it’s made us determined to pack smarter.
First things first, not all carry on bags are created equal. You don’t want close to half of your limit taken up by the weight of your empty bag. For us, the nylon duffle bag is perfect. It weighs next to nothing but has the space to pack for up to a week. The soft sides also mean you have more of a chance of winning the carry on Tetris game that is the overhead compartment on a domestic flight.
Now to the packing itself. The golden rule is to wear your heaviest outfit to travel and always carry a jacket with deep pockets that can handle your electronics and toiletries pack. Oh and toiletries, only take what you need and definitely leave the electric toothbrush and razor at home.
As far as clothes go, the idea is that everything needs to mix and match with everything else and you should have a maximum of two pairs of shoes, the ones you travel with and one other pair. Also, it should go without saying, but light clothes make for light luggage.
These next tips may be controversial, but just because you are on a break doesn’t mean you can’t wash (hand or machine) and if it’s a romantic getaway, do you actually need PJs? If all else fails and you just can’t do carry on only, then if you are travelling with others, consider sharing the cost of one checked bag between you.
Finally carry a digital luggage scale. It’s the best investment you will ever make and will pay for itself over and over again. Get packing and we’ll see you at the airport! •
FRIDAY 7 JUNE
GloTopia, Richardson Park, Newcastle, 3.30pm.
Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow, Civic Theatre, Newcastle, until Saturday 8 June.
SATURDAY 8 JUNE
Lass Bash: Dunny's Farewell, The Lass O'Gowrie Hotel, Wickham, from 7pm. JET: 20th Anniversary of Get Born Extended Edition, Bar on the Hill, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, 7.30pm.
SUNDAY 9 JUNE
Ruby Rickard Live Painting, Castle del Mar, Newcastle, 2pm to 6pm.
Novotone presents Carrington Crawl, multiple venues in Carrington, from 12pm. Biggest Morning Tea Picnic, Stanley Park, Fullerton Cove, 11am to 2pm.
WEDNESDAY 12 JUNE
Four Pillars x Flotilla, Flotilla, 9 Albert St, Wickham.
FRIDAY 14 JUNE
Maitland Heritage Festival, Church Street Precinct, Maitland, until Saturday 29 June. Confessions of a Comedian, The Press Book House, Newcastle, 7pm to 8pm.
SATURDAY 15 JUNE
Flickerfest, Civic Theatre Playhouse, Newcastle, from 6.30pm.
Missy Higgins: The Second Act Tour, Civic Theatre, Newcastle, 7.30pm, until Sunday 16 June.
Hunter Wildfires v Northern Suburbs, No.2 Sportsground, Newcastle, 3.05pm.
FRIDAY 7 JUNE
Cessnock WinterMarkets by Aussie NightMarkets, Cessnock Showground, 4pm to 9pm.
SATURDAY 8 JUNE
The Marina Market , Nelson Bay Foreshore, 11am to 3pm.
SUNDAY 9 JUNE
Made & Found Market, Webb Park, Redhead, 10am to 2pm.
MONDAY 10 JUNE
Homegrown Markets, Rowlands Park, The Junction, 10am to 2pm.
Wollombi June Long Weekend Market, Cattle Sales Yard Paddock, Wollombi, 8am too 2pm.
SATURDAY 15 JUNE
Homegrown Markets, The Station, Newcastle, 10am to 2pm.
SUNDAY 16 JUNE
Homegrown Markets, Speers Point Park, 10am to 2pm.
SUNDAY 23 JUNE
The Sunday Muster Artisan Markets, Mortels Sheepskin Factory, Thornton, 9am to 2pm.
SUNDAY 30 JUNE
Homegrown Markets, Bimbadgen, Pokolbin, 10am to 2pm.
Homemade & Handpicked Markets, 4 Paterson Street, Hinton, 9am to 1pm.
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SUNDAY 16 JUNE
One Song Sing, Pearson Street Mall, Charlestown, 3pm to 5pm. Newcastle Knights v Penrith Panthers, McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle, 4.05pm.
TUESDAY 18 JUNE
Degustation Dinner featuring Tyrrell’s Wines, Vincent St Kitchen + Bar, Cessnock, 6pm.
WEDNESDAY 19 JUNE
Gaslight, Civic Theatre, Newcastle, 1pm and 7pm, until Sunday 23 June.
THURSDAY 20 JUNE
Euro Motorfest 2024, Newcastle Foreshore Park, 8am to 4pm.
FRIDAY 21 JUNE
Float Your Boat, Lake Macquarie, 4.30pm to 8.30pm, until Saturday 22 June.
Anselm Film Screening, Multi-Arts Pavilion, mima, Speers Point, 6.30pm to 8pm.
SATURDAY 22 JUNE
PBR Origin II, Newcastle Entertainment Centre, 7pm.
Epic Annual Lunch at Muse Restaurant, Hungerford Hill, Pokolbin, 11.30am to 3.30pm.
Exhibition Opening: Hugh Ramage, Jill Orr and Hide Kobayashi, Straitjacket, Broadmeadow, 11am to 5pm, until Sunday 14 July. Portraits by Catapult Dance in collaboration with Idan Cohen, Warners Bay Theatre, baramayiba, Warners Bay, 8pm to 9pm.
WEDNESDAY 26 JUNE
Wagyu & Truffle, HUMBUG, Newcastle, from 5.30pm. Mercer Wines Dinner, Lambton Park Hotel, Lambton, 7pm to 10pm.
THURSDAY 27 JUNE
Urzila Carlson: Just Jokes, Civic Theatre, Newcastle, 7pm, until Friday 28 June.
FRIDAY 28 JUNE
Newcastle Comedy Festival Launch, Earp Distilling Co., Carrington, 7pm, until Sunday 21 July.
Bouzouki by the Bay, Atmos, Shoal Bay Country Club, Shoal Bay, 7pm.
SATURDAY 29 JUNE
Lake Macquarie Winds Concert Band, Rathmines Theatre, nawayiba, Rathmines, 2pm to 4pm.
Chris Ryan: Good-O, Newcastle Comedy Club, Newcastle, 6pm to 7pm.
Burning of The Barrel, Glendore Estate Wines, Pokolbin, 3pm to 10pm. Newcastle Knights v Parramatta Eels, McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle, 5.30pm.
SUNDAY 30 JUNE
Chamber Music in the Hunter presents Dreams and Variations, Christ Church Cathedral, Newcastle, 2.30pm.
A Dog Day Out, Museum of Art and Culture, yapang, Booragul, 11am to 2pm.
SATURDAY 6 JULY
Aberdeen Highland Games, Harrison Oval, Jefferson Park, Aberdeen, 8am to 4.30pm.
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FRIDAY 7 JUNE
Jai Maree, Swansea Workers Club, 7.30pm. Wayward Kings, Front Bar, Wickham Park Hotel, Islington, 8.30pm. Darren, Vincent St Kitchen + Bar, Cessnock, 8pm.
Dedway, Tomohung, Stop Asking, I Hate People, Strapped In, Band Room, Hamilton Station Hotel, 7.30pm. $10.
SATURDAY 8 JUNE
James Paul, Swansea Workers Club, 5pm. Barracuda, Front Bar, Wickham Park Hotel, Islington, 8.30pm.
Pink Cadilac, Weston Workers Club, 7.30pm. Tim Harding, Vincent St Kitchen + Bar, Cessnock, 8pm.
Minds Matter Festival, Band Room & Beer Garden, Hamilton Station Hotel, 3pm. $20.
PEZ: Festival Song Tour, King Street Warehouse, Newcastle, 8pm. $45.
DLove, The Exchange Hotel, Hamilton, 9pm.
SUNDAY 9 JUNE
Milestones, Front Bar, Wickham Park Hotel, Islington, 6pm.
Big Pete, Weston Workers Club, 2pm. Venus Fly Trap, Lost Plaza, Stoney Dubs, Front Bar, Hamilton Station Hotel, 7pm. June Long Weekend Part feat. Dear Seattle, King Street Band Room , Newcastle, 4pm. $25.
THURSDAY 13 JUNE
Astro Elevator and Dazed, Front Bar, Hamilton Station Hotel, 8.30pm. David Hobson and Colin Lane: In Tails, Performance Arts Culture Cessnock, 7.30pm. $70.
Open Mic, Rogue Scholar, Newcastle, 7pm, every Thursday.
FRIDAY 14 JUNE
Mike Vee, Swansea Workers Club, 7.30pm. Gen X, Front Bar, Wickham Park Hotel, Islington, 8.30pm.
Dan Mani, Vincent St Kitchen + Bar, Cessnock, 8pm.
SECRET SECT VI: Open House, Poltergeist 9000, Daisy Ave, Cardboard Castles, Band Room, Hamilton Station Hotel, 8pm. $15. SIX60 Present: The Grass-Roots Tour Australia, King Street Band Room, Newcastle, 7.30pm.
SATURDAY 15 JUNE
Greg Bryce, Swansea Workers Club, 5pm. Good Corn Liquor, Front Bar, Wickham Park Hotel, Islington, 8.30pm. Misbehave, Weston Workers Club, 7.30pm. Valley Sounds, Vincent St Kitchen + Bar, Cessnock, 8pm.
HELL RIPS THE HAMO V: Burial Chamber, OCD, Hatescape, Fall From Heaven, Mocked, Band Room, Hamilton Station Hotel, 7.30pm. $20.
Big Night Out, The Exchange Hotel, Hamilton, 9pm.
SUNDAY 16 JUNE
Crawfish Stew Band, Front Bar, Wickham Park Hotel, Islington, 6pm.
Karen O’Shea, Weston Workers Club, 2pm. Long Distance, Virescent, Acts Of Insanity, Kryptids, Front Bar, Hamilton Station Hotel, 7pm.
THURSDAY 20 JUNE
Nocturnal Animals, Pvcker Up, Foreign Horror, Front Bar, Hamilton Station Hotel, 8.30pm.
Open Mic, Rogue Scholar, Newcastle, 7pm, every Thursday.
FRIDAY 21 JUNE
Aaron Hood, Swansea Workers Club, 7.30pm. Bondi Cigars, Wickham Park Hotel, Islington, 7pm.
Finnian Johnson, Vincent St Kitchen + Bar, Cessnock, 8pm.
Bones and Jones EP Tour, King Street Band Room, Newcastle, 7.30pm. $25.
ShockOne Organism Algorithm Regional Tour, King Street, Newcastle, 9pm. $25.
SATURDAY 22 JUNE
Ian Sandercore, Swansea Workers Club, 5pm.
Viagro, Front Bar, Wickham Park Hotel, Islington, 8.30pm.
80’s & 90’s Party, Weston Workers Club, 7.30pm. $10.
Dream Catchers, Vincent St Kitchen + Bar, Cessnock, 8pm.
Felipe Baldomir, Band Room, Hamilton Station Hotel, 8pm. $40.
lamphead, King Street Warehouse, Newcastle, 8pm. $14.
SUNDAY 23 JUNE
The Road Hogs, Front Bar, Wickham Park Hotel, Islington, 6pm.
Blue Water Cowboys, Weston Workers Club, 2pm.
Grand Pricks and Guests, Front Bar, Hamilton Station Hotel, 7pm.
FRIDAY 28 JUNE
Brien McVernon, Swansea Workers Club, 7.30pm.
Radio X, Front Bar, Wickham Park Hotel, Islington, 8.30pm.
Gen-R-8, Weston Workers Club, 7.30pm.
Leighton Smith, Vincent St Kitchen + Bar, Cessnock, 8pm.
Battlesnake: The Rise and Demise Of The Motorsteeple Album Tour, King Street Band Room, Newcastle, 7pm. $35.
SATURDAY 29 JUNE
Luke Davis, Swansea Workers Club, 5pm.
Festa Junina Festival, Beer Garden, Wickham Park Hotel, Islington, 1pm.
Sambraza, Front Bar, Wickham Park Hotel, Islington, 8pm.
Idol Xperience, Weston Workers Club, 7.30pm.
Gen-X, Vincent St Kitchen + Bar, Cessnock, 8pm.
Wow. You thought you knew mess? Let me introduce you to life with a seven-month old!
Up until our daughter came along, I would’ve said my husband and I were in the higher percentile for tidiness. I don’t mind handling the laundry and he doesn’t get as grossed out doing the bathrooms.
He is a better cook than I and we know the rule, whoever cooks, doesn’t clean. I actually like vacuuming and my husband doesn’t mind mopping. I know what you’re thinking – swoon. So, what a team we make.
But, nothing has tested our chemistry and cohesion in a cleanliness capacity quite like bringing the baby home. Even our giant 58kg dog makes less mess – even when he does track his muddy paws through the house and onto the couch.
THE STUFF! No one tells you about THE STUFF! Our daughter Lucia has always been incredibly active and alert; a curious little creature. As she’s gotten older and smarter, she naturally has required more stimulation and engagement to stave off the cries of boredom (at least that’s what we think she’s crying about). But the stuff – it’s taking over the house! This isn’t just us, right? I feel like I’ve been to friends’ houses with kids and the stuff is contained to a box in the corner of the living room or they’ve got a playroom dedicated to cordoning off the chaos. But, I swear this is bordering on every room for us.
In among the bottles and the breast pumps in the kitchen, there lies all the utensils I pulled out so Lucia could have a play with some “toys” she hadn’t seen before. To the bathroom with the infinite stacking cups and the motorised turtles to entertain her in the bath. To the dining table with the highchair tray-table attachments and food splatters. To the bedroom with the scarves and pillowcases I’ve pulled out for peek-a-boo. To the living room where we’ve got books and bears and rattles and teethers and blankets on mats on rugs to stop the draught coming up through the floorboards.
And, that’s just me having a quick walk around and as I write this column!
It has been nice though, after we put Lucia to bed, my husband and I hit the reset button. We spend 10 minutes or so throwing all the stuff back into tubs and corners and cupboards and getting the house into some semblance of an order. We sit down on the couch, high five each other and get ready to do it all again. •
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The exceptional talent within the Hunter Valley and Central Coast will come to the fore this month when the curtain rises on Star Struck 2024.
At least 3,500 youngsters are set to take part in the NSW Department of Education annual performing arts event at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre on Friday 14 and Saturday 15 June.
For the uninitiated, it’s a showcase of dance, drama and music, put together by teachers and students from Kindergarten to Year 12, from a vast network of local public schools.
And, operations manager Casey Horner believes this year’s edition, themed Love It, will capture everyone’s hearts.
“I’m pretty confident Star Struck 2024 is going to be the biggest and best yet,” she said.
“There’s a great vibe around the place at the moment.
“Plus, the song list is incredible.
“I’m sure they’ll strike a chord with the audience.”
Star Struck provides performance and learning opportunities for pupils in the arts… and fosters an appreciation of the performing arts.
The program brings together students from very small primary educational establishments to large comprehensive high schools from diverse backgrounds.
“Pupils have a chance to partake as part of combined dance, drama or choir, with their school groups, or if successful at audition can participate as featured vocalists or instrumentalists,” Casey told the Newcastle Weekly
“In addition to these on-stage roles, they also participate as members of the student
stage management, choreographic and props design teams.
“That allows them to gain valuable experience across a range of vocational areas in the arts and the opportunity to liaise with industry experts while working towards a nationally-accredited qualification in events.”
Casey, who’s preparing for her fifth Star Struck, is assisted by Kirsten Dickason (creative director), Charissa Ferguson, Alison Gill and Emma Husband (choir team), Hayley Vimpani (dance director), Vanessa Ambrose and Jade Hillard (assistant dance directors), Bianca Jennings (drama director), Skye Gallagher (assistant drama director),
“The amount of young people coming through in all the areas, and schools, is amazing. ”
Dan Wilson (musical director), Damien Clift (assistant music director) and Bec Munday (stage manager).
Above all else, she’s still amazed by the gifted youngsters in the region.
“100%, I am,” she said.
“Every year, you think ‘oh, those Year 12s or Year 11s are moving on, what do we do now?’
“However, honestly, it’s never a real worry. The amount of young people coming through in all the areas, whether it be dance, drama, singing, orchestra or rock band – and even through our schools, is amazing.
“I mean, the Hunter and Central Coast is very talented.
“As well, this generation inspires the next.
“A lot of ex-Star Struck performers have appeared on The Voice or Australian Idol.
“So, the kids are seeing that there is a progression beyond this show.
“There’s a pathway.
“We’ve also welcomed a few former students back as mentors in our music team; some are even choreographing this year.
“It is that cycle, which is what Star Struck’s all about. It’s been the case from the opening show 30 years ago.
“People who’ve gone through it will often return and give back.”
That includes one of the extravaganza’s founders, John Deacon.
He’s overjoyed it’s become a staple of the school calendar over the past three decades.
“I guess it was an easy decision in the end [to start it],” he said.
“Basically, we had an entertainment centre… so the adage ‘if you build it, they will come’ came true.
“That was in 1992 and we staged out inaugural show in 1993.
“It’s funny… the late John Denver officially opened the Newcastle Entertainment Centre and the Minister for
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Since 2006, Glencore Coal has invested $115 million in partnerships across New South Wales and Queensland to support community groups, activities and events like Star Struck. We’re helping young stars shine on stage and we love it!
Education said, at the time, ‘a year from now, you’ll have your own entertainment’.
“I was involved with the Schools Spectacular in Sydney.
“So, when the minister mentioned that, it sounded like a good idea and we said: ‘let’s do it’.
“Everyone was on board from the start,
because most of them had some sort of connection with the Spectacular, which is the big drawcard for performing arts in the state. We thought why travel when we can do it here?”
John admitted he was “pleasantly surprised” to witness the event’s growth over the years.
“Basically, we had the venue, so the adage 'if you build it, they will come' came true.”
“Absolutely, that was the dream we had,” he said.
“But, you know, with the very first show we were thinking ‘will we ever have another one? We’d better make this as good as we can’.
“So, myself, Sue Leask and Ollie Maywald, the other director at the time, would come down and shake hands with everyone as they exited the performance.
“We’d say: ‘thanks very much, tell all your friends to come back tomorrow night’.
“We only had 1,100 people on that first evening.
“However, after that, it sold out, so we knew it was going to be successful.”
Two of the leads for Love It enter Star Struck 2024 from opposite ends of the spectrum.
Lambton High Year 12 student Lilly Mitchelhill will make her final appearance, while Merewether Public’s Ruben Mietzel takes to the stage for his debut.
Both are eagerly-awaiting the big weekend.
“I did my first Star Struck in Year 3, when I
was in the choir,” Lilly said.
“So, I’ve performed on and off for several years now.
“However, this is my last one, there’s a bit of sadness attached to it.
“We’re just going to try and make the most of it.
“It's my maiden Star Struck, so I am a tiny bit nervous. But, mostly, I'm looking forward to it. ”
“Thankfully, I’m in the most songs, so I’m happy about that.”
As for Ruben, the 10-year-old thespian recently made his mark in The Jungle Book at the Civic Playhouse.
“I’m really excited,” he said.
“It’s my maiden Star Struck, so I am a tiny bit nervous.
“But, mostly, I’m looking forward to it.
“I’ve watched it before a few times with my school.
“However, I’ve never performed in an arena like the entertainment centre.”
Star Struck will take place over two days, with Cast A appearing at 11am on Friday 14 June and 7pm on Saturday 15 June.
Cast B steps up from 7pm (on Friday) and 1pm (on Saturday). •
Celebrating all the best things
Macquarie has to offer
What do inclusive community advocate Sue Jenkins, journalist Scott Bevan and fitness trainer Nathan Swadling have in common?
They’re all winners from the 2024 Lake Mac Awards… and share a love of their beautiful LGA.
Residents inspire positive change across the city through their everyday actions.
Ms Jenkins took home Lake Mac Outstanding Contributor with Disability, Mr Bevan walked away with the accolade Lake Mac Artist and Creator and Mr Swadling picked up Lake Mac Sports Leader.
Each year, Lake Macquarie City Council celebrates the quiet achievers and unsung heroes who embody the spirit of Lake Mac, inspiring positive change across the city through their everyday actions.
And, with nominations opening soon for the 2025 edition, the trio is encouraging locals to put on their thinking caps
for suitable candidates for Lake Mac Ambassador and Young Citizen of the Year, and nominees for awards in the following areas: Sports, Arts, Volunteering, Community, Diversity, Environmental and Events.
Diagnosed as profoundly deaf in 2006, Ms Jenkins hasn’t let anything stand in her way as she works tirelessly to make sure no community or individual is left behind.
“Winning the Lake Mac Contributor with Disability award was an incredibly emotional and significant moment for me,” she said.
“I was the only one who cried while receiving my award, which was a bit embarrassing.
“However, I felt deeply honoured just to be nominated… and winning was truly overwhelming.”
Mr Bevan, the author of The Lake and Return to the Hunter, agreed.
“By nominating, you’re affirming that you are part of a community, and what you do means something to others in that community, just as they mean something to you,” he explained.
“And, I reckon that’s something worth writing about.” •
Meet more unsung heroes and suggest a local that should be nominated for a 2025 Lake Mac Award at lm.city/locals
Here's our gardening guru's top five tips! WITH RICH WIGLEY FROM BLUE SKY LANDSCAPING
ost plants won't flower over the colder months. We get the benefits of the majority of flowering plants mostly when it starts to warm up again! However there are a few you can add to the garden to ensure a subtle pop of colour throughout the colder months!
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A personal favourite of mine, beautiful purple blooms and a lovely scent. Great for any pathway or seating area where the users can brush past for a quick sniff. Also great for attracting bees.
GREVILLEA BIG RED
Just like the name this larger shrub has some
fiery red blooms throughout winter that will warm up any garden colour palette. Awesome as a informal hedging option or a large unkempt shrub.
These beauties come in an array of colours. Mostly suited to formal gardens we see an abundance of beautiful blooms throughout winter. Whites, Pinks, Reds. Whatever your colour, utilise these to brighten up a dark corner in the yard during winter. Can be used as a feature tree or as a hedging option.
BANKSIA 'BIRTHDAY CANDLES'
This little warrior is a fantastic option for a
winter flowering Australian Native. With its interesting blooms and architectural foliage, it can offer a wonderful addition to any garden. I love this one.
CORREA ALBA
This is another Australian Native. It's a great shrub that has small white flowers in the cooler months. It can also flower later into spring depending on the location within the garden.
Living on a world-class golf course, waking up with nature, accessing all the amenities of a five-star resort, exploring neighbouring parks and walking tracks and then retreating to your own space for sunsets, yes that’s possible.
Ranked in the top 50 best golf courses in Australia, Pacific Dunes is fast outgrowing its reputation as one of Port Stephens’ best-kept secrets. Situated within 135 hectares of natural bushland, just minutes from the ocean, surrounded by lakes and wetlands, and home to a $3 million Golf and Country Club and The Greenhouse eatery and bar, people are discovering there’s lots to love about the lifestyle this address offers.
Residents are invited to enjoy all the resort has to offer, including a geo-thermal heated pool, tennis courts, parks, playground, barbecue area and 4km of walking trails.
Whether it’s oversized homes that make entertaining the whole family a breeze, or an easy-to-maintain simple home, perfect for a couples’ getaway, this postcode has a range of lifestyle options available. Call the resort home or make a second income sharing the home with visitors.
Curtis and Blair, Medowie’s own real estate agents, currently have a trio of offerings within the coveted suburb, each with its own unique personality. From a fresh three-bedroom build to a six-bedroom entertainer with views over the 16th tee, don’t miss out on your chance to own a piece of Pacific Dunes. •
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For just the third time in its 85-year history, this tightly held New Lambton beauty will soon change hands.
Tucked among a perfectly manicured garden in one of Newcastle’s most sought-after suburbs is a residence oozing with what its agent describes as "a sumptuous sense of luxury so often missing in modern homes”.
Built in the late 1930s, the landmark address shares much of its past, and perhaps many of its secrets, with the history of Newcastle.
From bordering fragrant seasonal blooms outdoors to its abundance of formal and informal living spaces indoors, the English-manor style home includes detailing that accentuates its good bones.
Soaring ceilings, rich wood panelling, vibrant stained glass, a billiards room and sunroom sit elegantly alongside comfortable modern living.
Situated on an enormous 2,100sqm parcel of land, close to all vital amenities, the home deserves the best for its next chapter.
"Every space within the home is a delight to retreat to,” says Lisa Macklin of Lisa Macklin Property.
"While its outside offers sweeping verandahs that provide breathtaking views over the city, harbour, ocean and beyond.
“This really is a rare opportunity to invest in a sensational piece of history.” •
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Merewether is arguably the most coveted postcode in Newcastle. It has come a long way from its coal mining past to its current status as a cool, coastal haunt, boasting beautiful beaches, a brewery, oceanfront eateries and surf culture. Stretching three kilometres from Merewether Beach in the east, to Glebe Road Adamstown in the west, it takes in much of Glenrock State Conservation Area, and parts of Scenic Drive. It has its own private hospital, retail, as well as an assortment of eating and drinking venues, and it boasts streets filled with exclusive homes that have broken Newcastle’s real estate records in recent times. Merewether is home to the oldest lifesaving club in the Hunter region, and the most successful boardriders club in Australia. Both have been immortalised in recent renovations of The Beach Hotel.
Edward Christopher Merewether arrived in Newcastle as the General Superintendent of the Australian Agricultural Company (Australia’s oldest continuously operating company). When he married the eldest daughter of landowner Dr James Mitchell, the pair lived at The Ridge and the suburb was named Merewether. Merewether Council was incorporated in 1885. Electricity wasn't introduced at Merewether until 1928. The suburb was almost entirely devoted to coal mining, which meant development was held up until 1929, with banks refusing to lend money until they received assurances that mines wouldn’t affect the stability of buildings. The first ocean baths at Merewether were built in 1926, partly in reaction to the sewage coming from neighbouring Burwood Beach.
When it comes to real estate, Merewether is in a class of its own, owning a reputation of being one of Newcastle’s premier suburbs. Residential real estate sales records are constantly being broken within its boundaries, which also includes a $120 million development at the Merewether Golf Club. Merewether Surfhouse, Merewether Beach and the Bathers Way attract thousands of visitors to the region every year, with the six kilometere walk between Merewether Beach and Nobbys Beach considered one of the premier coastal walks in New South Wales
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You only need to spend a few minutes in their company to appreciate the cohesion that already exists between David Phelan and Cassie Zane.
Since joining forces, the Dalton Partners real estate agents have been making history by successfully working as a duo in what is notoriously a solo-player industry.
"We realised that we're almost a yin and a yang."
By sharing the workload, they are fast becoming Newcastle’s best "two-for-one" deal.
To his real estate experience and industry knowledge, she brings a unique fresh approach and feminine touch.
They finish one other’s sentences, they allow one another to shine, rather than a set of competing egos, within this co-working arrangement differences complement the role.
It's a fresh business model, arguably the first of its kind, that really lives up to the brand’s name: "partners".
“When we set out on this journey, it was always the intention for Cassie to work alone,” David says.
“Until clients began mentioning that having two different approaches handling the one sale was very appealing.
"We realised that we're almost a yin and a yang.
“We were doing open houses together and the feedback was all positive, and particularly being a man and a woman.
“I think there's a shortcoming in having just males at an open house, and I also think there's a shortcoming if there's just females.
"We've basically got it covered from both angles.”
It’s a union that grew from an idea to boost his team with ‘good people’ rather than ‘other agents’.
David had known Cassie had the right work ethic since their paths crossed while she was working as a highly successful sports injury physiotherapist.
"We wanted to train people the correct way because we have such a good name in the industry, we didn't want it blemished by getting people who might cut corners or might not be as thorough as we are,” explains David.
“We’ve always had a reputation based on honesty and ethics and we want to maintain that reputation.
"We'd rather lose business than do it the wrong way.” •
Strong and sturdy, spacious and bright, welcome to your chance to breathe fresh country air among a growing list of amenities.
Perched below Lake Macquarie’s iconic Mount Sugarloaf, and home to more than five parks, and a plethora of recreational spaces, this is one of the few areas in the region that is maintaining its charm while enhancing its list of neighbouring amenities. It boasts plenty of appeal for a couple or a growing family, offering a chance to create fresh memories among the suburbs, just a short stroll from the Cameron Park shopping precinct and Harrigan's. •
On-point family design with deep yard, within a close-knit community
Delivering all the quality appointments you’d expect from a modern build, this home features on-trend styling throughout, with a full appreciation for family design and comfort.
522833m2
Its harmonious single level layout maximises livability with a cherished open-plan family zone complemented by a quiet and separate lounge room. Five robed bedrooms, two bathrooms, ducted air con and a stone-surfaces island kitchen add the finishing touches indoors, while outside enjoys a sheltered alfresco area and a top yard for the kids.
A popular suburb for families, Holmesville has local options for schooling, is a short trip to all the conveniences of Cameron Park, and provides all the benefits of living within a close-knit community. It’s a winning lifestyle address.
PRICE GUIDE: $900,000 – $930,000
49 SEAHAM STREET, HOLMESVILLE
With more than 4,000 square metres to play with, there’s a lot more to this property than meets the eye.
Remember when every Australian backyard had a Hills Hoist and plenty of space for the kids to chase the family dog around a makeshift cricket pitch?
When the front yard came with a climbable tree and a Tarzan rope for hours of outdoor entertainment?
Well, space is something 81 Hunter Street has in abundance.
Just under an acre in size, and complete with two separately fenced paddocks, a stable and concrete slab primed for sheds, as well as a carport, this could be a perfect hobby farm.
Or, having recently been approved for subdivision, it's also a block that could be spilt and still offer sizable outdoor living space.
In fact, the land value of the subdivided block could potentially pay off a buyer's mortgage.
The home itself, built in 1970, is cozy and comfortable.
Boasting three bedrooms and two bathrooms, open plan living, timber floorboards, a separate dining room, ceiling fans, and splitsystem air conditioning in the main bedroom and living area, it will suffice all year round.
The living area comes with the added bonus of joining a fully enclosed alfresco area, offering clear views of the grassy backyard and beyond.
Perfectly placed on a quiet patch between the township of Greta and the Hunter River, the property offers a peaceful and private retreat, while still within a stone’s throw of schools, shops, and public transport.
With children now grown and the nest empty, the current owner is keen to move on. •
Mia is a one-year-old adorable puppy that has a big heart for people. She adores a daily groom and can be a stubborn little girl when she doesn’t get her way.
Favourite activities: Mia could spend all day playing a game of fetch. Favourite toy: She has a massive collection of toys, but her favourite is a tennis ball.
Favourite treat: Mia’s favourite treats are Milky Sticks. She knows where they are kept and would steal them if she could.
Special talent: Mia has a talent for finding specific toys when asked, and she has over 100 toys.
Bonnie is a first generation Spoodle who is a spoilt and much-loved little lady. The entire neighbourhood knows Bonnie as she is so full of life and always greeting people as they walk past.
Favourite activities: Bonnie loves socialising, kicking a ball with her dad and big brother, and playing with her sister, a rabbit named Poppy.
Favourite toy: Bonnie can’t live without her red monkey, which is now missing a leg.
Favourite treat: Yogurt drops and peanut butter sandwiches.
Our first Run Zone of the season was a success and our photobooth a fan favourite! It was wonderful to see all the eager participants smiling and waving as they hit the Newcastle Foreshore pavement late last month. Keep your eyes peeled on our socials, with the next date to be announced shortly.
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Located just 20kms from Newcastle CBD, Fletcher Green offers the best of both worlds, with beautiful green open space and all amenities at your doorstep. Register your details now on our website, or call for your chance to secure a block of land and get ready to build your family home this year.