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REFURBISHMENT Member for Maitland Robyn Parker officially opened the refurbished mental health unit at Maitland Hospital last week, in a $2 million boost to services in the region. The refurbishment, an election promise, sees new family, television and activity rooms, and improved entry, reception, waiting and staff areas. It also allows for greater patient privacy, and a brighter, friendlier environment ...
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Abbey, Zac, Bailea, Caitlin, Aaron and James tried their hand at rugby league with former Parramatta Eels captain Nathan Hindmarsh
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last week. The gala, run over two days, saw 250 students from Mount Kanwary, Hinton, Iona, Martins Creek and Millers Forest Public Schools participate in lawn bowls, croquet, golf, water polo, tennis, AFL, NRL, hockey, softball, baseball and touch football. Students from Maitland High
School acted as mentors. “It gives children from small schools who don’t normally get the opportunity to participate – for either location or financial reasons – and develop their sporting schools,” organiser and Principal of Mount Kanwary Public School, Michelle Maier, said.
“They get hands on experience in a non-threatening and noncompetitive environment.” Hindmarsh retired in 2012 after 330 first grade games for Parramatta as well as 17 State of Origin matches for NSW and 23 Tests for Australia and now works for the National Rugby League.
Duckenfield Road property, which is owned by developer Hilton Grugeon, and will service the growing suburbs of Chisholm and Thornton North, as well as the surrounding area. Courtney Lansdown, from consultancy firm Aurecon, said that the installation was essential to cope with the increased use of technology, such as home wireless networks, smart phones and tablet computers. “There are considered essential
infrastructure now,” she said. “They are necessary to support and provide equal access in growth areas.” The development does not come without its opponents though, including John Procter, who lives on a neighbouring property and raised concerns about the radiation that would be emitted, as well as the potential for the tower to grow if more carriers wish to expand their range. “We’re going to live under that pole
24/7 for the next 30 years hopefully, what radiation is going to come from all that stuff under the pole?” Ms Lansdown said that the tower would produce electromagnetic energy at 0.066 per cent of the maximum level allowed, and any carriers who wish to build onto the tower would have to apply through Council first. “[Also] we could not find another land owner who was willing to work with Telstra.”
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F Thornton’s tower boost ormer Australian rugby league second-rower Nathan Hindmarsh was the hit of the day at the small schools sports gala day, held at Maitland Park
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t’s official – Maitland is a pretty tidy place to live. The city picked up a swag of awards at the annual Keep Australia Beautiful NSW Tidy Towns – Sustainable Communities Awards, including the overall state prize for a town with a population of over 25,000 people. Beating out Orange and Wagga Wagga for the accolade, Maitland Mayor, Councillor Peter Blackmore said that the city’s success was largely dependent on the work of volunteers. “Successes like this only come through the efforts of volunteers and community groups,” he said. “I hope that these Tidy Towns Award wins help to boost people’s pride in Maitland and spur them on to find a project, event or group in our community that they can volunteer some time to support.” The ceremony, held in Armidale over the weekend, saw 69 towns from regional New South Wales compete across nine categories, each separated further by population. In addition to the overall town award, Maitland entered eight projects into seven of the categories, picking up five wins and two highly commendeds. “The kudos needs to go to the many groups and individuals that have put
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their time and effort into both the programs that were submitted and the submissions themselves, but the success really belongs to Maitland as a whole,” Cr Blackmore said. Cessnock also won a Wildlife Corridors and Habitat Conservation award for its Mount View Corridors Project, and an Energy Efficiency and Water Conservation award for its Council community programs. MAITLAND AWARDS Winner: Overall Town Category F (population 25 000+) Cultural Heritage Category C (1201 – 4000) – Morpeth Courthouse Conservation Works Cultural Heritage Category E (10 001 – 25 000) – East Maitland Installation of Accessible Facilities and Development of Interpretive Audio Tours Wildlife Corridors and Habitat Conservation Category C – Linking Tenambit Wetland to the Hunter River Bush Spirit Category E – Maitland Men’s Shed Young Legends Groups E -F – Working to improve and create a sustainable Maitland Highly Commended: Waste Management and Litter Reduction Category D – Love Food Hate Waste (Metford) Energy Efficiency and Water Conservation Category E – Greening Maitland Gaol (East Maitland)
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ember for Maitland Robyn Parker officially opened the refurbished mental health unit at Maitland Hospital last week, in a $2 million boost to services in the region. The refurbishment, an election promise, sees new family, television and activity rooms, and improved entry, reception, waiting and staff areas. It also allows for greater patient privacy, and a brighter, friendlier environment. “When you make an election commitment you want to see it delivered,” Ms Parker said. “Before, patients didn’t have a lot of privacy in the double rooms, and the only bit of sunlight they used to see was through was the roof.” The 24-bed ward, which is designed for short-term care and treatment during acute episodes of mental illness, sees patients from as far away as Dungog, Scone and Murrurundi, and usually operates at close to 100 per cent capacity. Clinical director, Dr Marcia Fogarty, said that the changes will have a great impact on the patients during their stay. “The whole ward was kind of dark and institutional, but now we have much more natural light, bigger space and it looks a lot cleaner. ‘Even the new bathrooms will make a huge difference, because when you’re
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Robyn Parker MP in the new family room with nurses Karen Mackaway, Gail Kane and Janelle Rudd
really ill the last thing you want to be doing is sharing a bathroom.” Minister for Mental Health, Kevin
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patients, families and carers and enable staff to work more effectively to deliver care to patients to best aid their recovery.”
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n Friday November 1, The Last Empire seminar series began at the Jesmond Neighbourhood Centre. This series was first presented in numerous venues throughout Sydney in May. Danny Milenkov, the presenter for this series says that “the seminar will not only help you to understand and make sense of the events that are taking place in our fast changing world, but more importantly, The Last Empire is a program in which you will discover real hope for the future.” Indeed, there seems to be a growing sense of uncertainty in our world. As a globalinterrelated village, we face unprecedented challenges in a growing number of areas that affect us all. Our world is changing, and rapidly. People are wondering what the future holds. Does the Bible predict our future? If so, what is it? By comparing history, current world events and the Bible, the pieces of the puzzle all come together to create a hope-filled picture of what the destiny of each person is. Along with unlocking stunning prophecies this series will provide a framework for how we can enjoy our lives to the fullest in the here and now. Thousands have been impacted by this series. This is sure to be a life-changing experience. You will discover how you and your family can face the uncertain times ahead, with absolute confidence and without fear. The Last Empire series continues until November 16, every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at 7pm at the Jesmond Neighbourhood Centre, 44 Mordue Parade. For further information please call Esava on 4965 8236 or 0423 451 989 or www.facebook. com/thelastempirenewcastle
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Funding Our Future SEVEN YEAR RATE INCREASE PROPOSAL Maitland City Council has openly discussed with the community the financial challenges faced in sustainably delivering services into the future. Examination of all options for savings and revenue, and a significant period of consultation, has led to a proposal to increase total rate revenue by 8.35% per year for seven years – a cumulative 58.45% increase. This is 36.05% above the expected standard rate peg for the period and would be retained permanently in the rate base after the seven years. The rate increase would apply to the total rating revenue collected by Council and commence from the 2014/15 financial year.
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The $117 million in revenue generated would allow Council’s current services and service levels to be delivered as programmed, as well as enhancements in the following areas:
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Roads, kerbs and gutters and drains Footpaths Bus shelters Community buildings, public toilets and amenities Off road recreational cycleways, trails and shared pathways
Place activation to key sites across the city Sporting facilities, parks, playgrounds and picnic facilities Youth spaces (skate parks) and programs Access to the Hunter river for recreation
A phased adjustment to the proportion of rates paid by each rating category over the same time period will vary the impact of the variation on ratepayers. Rating category
Residential urban (average land value $148,000) Residential non-urban (average land value $296,500) Farmland high intensity (average land value $686,000) Farmland low intensity (average land value $445,000) Business (average land value $303,500) Mining (average land value $1,039,000)
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More detail is available at maitlandyoursay.com.au, branch libraries or Council’s administration building. Council is testing community support for the package.
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was pleased to attend the NSW Tidy Towns awards held in Armidale last weekend with Deputy Mayor Cr Steve Procter. Maitland had entries in seven categories and took out five awards along with two highly commended. In addition to these awards, Maitland also won the Overall Town Award for a population greater than 25,000, making the awards a true success for our City. The kudos needs to go to the many groups and individuals that have put their time and effort into both the programs that were submitted and the submissions themselves, but the success really belongs to Maitland as a whole. As I looked around the room of 250 delegates and spoke to people from our own and other cities and towns, it really struck me that these people all had great pride in their communities and the work that
they were doing. Successes like this only come through the efforts of volunteers and community groups. Maitland City Council through its Community and Events departments has strong links to volunteers who contribute to the success of Council initiatives. The success of the Bitter and Twisted festival last weekend at Maitland Gaol is a great example of this, where an army of volunteers were required to ensure that the staging of the festival went smoothly. In fact all of Council’s events rely on volunteers to ensure they remain sustainable, providing good quality experiences for our residents and visitors alike. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who currently volunteer in our community for their tremendous efforts. I hope that these Tidy Towns Award wins help to boost people’s pride in Maitland.
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Stepping up to the big stage Waltz-Sing Matildas ready for opener
The Waltz-Sing Matildas will perform at the Special Olympics Asia Pacific Games
Melissah Comber
Australia Day Awards Nominations are now being invited for the following Australia Day Awards: • Citizen of the Year • Young Citizen of the Year • Junior Citizen Award The Australia Day Awards recognise outstanding achievements or contributions to the community. Achievers from any area, including the arts, schools, environment and community service can be recognised by these awards. Achievements can be a single outstanding achievement in the last year or numerous activities over many years. Application forms and details can be obtained from Council’s Customer Service Centre, Libraries, Visitor Information Centre and website maitland.nsw.gov.au.
Closing date for nominations: Friday 29 November 2013. For further information contact Executive Office on 4934 9712.
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he athletes aren’t the only people excited ahead of December’s Special Olympics Asia Pacific Games. The buzz is building in the Cardiff camp of the Waltz-Sing Matildas, a dance group for the intellectually disabled, who will be performing in the opening ceremony alongside Marcia Hines and Darren Percival. The games, which will run from December 1-7 in Newcastle, will see 2500 athletes from 32 countries compete in range of events from athletics to tenpin bowling. Ms Hines said she was very excited to be performing at the opening ceremony. “Being asked to perform at the Opening Ceremony of the Special Olympics Asia Pacific Games is a real honour for me as this event really makes a difference in the lives of people with an intellectual disability,” she said.
“It’s also going to be great fun, not just because I’m sharing the stage with some of our country’s best performers, but the Special Olympics dancers are so full of joy and energy and love to dance.” The performance of the Waltz-Sing Matildas in the opening ceremony is apt, as the credo for the both the group and games is inclusion, regardless of ability. “The Waltz-Sing Matildas is for people who would fit into the Special Olympics criteria,” dance coach Carolyn Thoroughgood explained. “Everyone feels special here, because if you can move to music, you can dance.” For those involved in the group, the benefits extend beyond the physical. “We have a lot of non-performers, who just come for the social aspect,” Mrs Thoroughgood said. “It’s been a really good peer support network for a lot of people – parents and carers included.” The Special Olympics Asia Pacific Games Opening Ceremony is on Sunday December 1 at Hunter Stadium, at 7pm. Tickets call ProTicket on 1300 121 012.
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Maitland High School will receive $514,849
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aitland’s primary, high and preschools will share in a $4.8 million State Government education cash splash. Minister for Education Adrian Piccoli announced $4.5 million for Maitland’s primary and high schools, and almost $300,000 for pre-schools, which Member for Maitland, Robyn Parker said would result in a more equitable distribution of funds. “No two school communities are the same: they have different needs and require different levels of support,” Ms Parker said. “The new model recognises these differences and ensures every parent in NSW can be confident that the school their child attends is getting its rightful share of funding.” Of the Primary and High School funding, Rutherford Technology High School will receive $906,558, Francis Greenway High School will receive $723,195 and Telarah
Public School will receive $516,124 under the Resource Allocation Model, which works off a system where a base amount of funding is allocated to the school to cover operational costs, and a loading is added to meet the needs of students requiring additional support. “The new funding model will put principals’ and school communities’ close knowledge of their students needs at the heart of school decision making,” Ms Parker said. The same basic model is being applied to preschools based on recommendations made by the Brennan Review. “The model will direct the highest increases to children from disadvantaged families, and will provide an additional year of access to the three year old children from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, or from disadvantaged families holding Commonwealth low income Health Care Cards”.
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on Friday, 13 December 2013, must RSVP to events@chateauelan.com.au or 02 4998 2270 by Friday, 29 November 2013. There are also a limited number of accommodation rooms at a special room rate for guests who would rather stroll home instead of drive. Please enquire on 02 4998 2265 or enquiries@chateauelan. com.au For more information, visit: http://www.chateauelan.com.au/BigLittle Aside from the holiday season, Château Élan at The Vintage is a popular setting for meetings throughout the year. Their team can customize creative and interactive events to suit various corporate meetings, retreats and executive events. Meeting groups can range in size from five to 330. Sitting on 450 acres of a pristine landscape, the resort is ideal for meetings and has all-inclusive conference amenities onsite: luxury spa, golf, a well-appointed range of accommodation rooms, state-of-the-art meeting facilities, health centre & pool and Legends restaurant.
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McHappy Day: Brightening up Nobbys for a good cause Amelia Parrott
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ocal graffiti artist, Brendon Ussher brought a riot of colour to Nobbys Beach last week all in the name of supporting sick kids. The aerosol and airbrush artist painted a giant canvas featuring the iconic Nobbys headland and beach in support of McHappy Day, McDonald’s major fundraising event for Ronald McDonald House Charities, happening this Saturday. Members of the community were
able to add their personal touch to the vibrant community art piece – Newcastle Knights Jeremy Smith and Jarrod Mullen even picked up a can to lend a hand. Ronald McDonald House Newcastle assists more than 500 families from across NSW through its services including, Ronald McDonald House and Ronald McDonald Family Room at John Hunter Children’s Hospital, learning program and family retreat. Ronald McDonald House Newcastle CEO, Ross Bingham, said McHappy Day plays a key role in helping the charity deliver its vital services to young patients and their families.
“Without the support of McDonald’s we wouldn’t have the Ronald McDonald Houses in the first place,” he said. “[McDonald’s] are aiming to raise over $3 million this year through McHappy Day and those funds will go directly to the programs supported by Ronald McDonald House Charities.” Mr Bingham encouraged people to support McHappy Day by purchasing a Big Mac at McDonald’s this weekend. “$2 from every Big Mac is going to be donated. Every dollar makes a difference to local families.” McHappy Day is on this Saturday, November 9.
Graffiti artist, Brendon Ussher shows his support for McHappy Day
Cycle classic: Success again
Public Notices AnnuAl GenerAl MeetinG RutheRfoRd Community CentRe The Rutherford Community Centre 355 committee Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday, 14 November 2013 at 4.00pm. The meeting will be held at the Rutherford Community Centre located at Arthur
follows: • High Street, at Victoria/Hunter Streets, and just west of James Street. • Grant Street, just south of High Street. Temporary half-road (one lane) closure point will be installed as follows:
Street, Rutherford. All Community Members are
• Victoria Street, at Nicholson Street, (northbound lane).
welcome to attend the Annual General Meeting. For any
Victoria Street will become one-way (southbound) from
further enquiries please contact Kelly Baldwin,
to High Street to Nicholson Street during the event.
Administration Facilities Team Leader, on 4934 9708.
Side streets intersecting the affected section of High
teMPOrArY rOAD ClOSure fReedom of entRy CeRemony – 308 (City of mAitLAnd) SQuAdRon CAdetS hiGh StReet, mAitLAnd – 16 noVemBeR 2013 Council wishes to advise that it has approved the
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Temporary road closure points will be installed as
temporary closure of part of High Street, Maitland for the duration of the Freedom of Entry Ceremony which will take place outside Maitland Town Hall on Saturday, 16 November 2013.
Street will be closed temporarily when required during the march using police vehicles and traffic control barriers. These streets will be progressively opened as the march passes by. Warning and detour signage will be installed at various locations to guide motorists. Essentially, Maitland CBD traffic wanting to access the New England Highway will be encouraged to do so via Church Street for the duration of the event.
A police-escorted street march involving Australian Air Force Cadets of 308 (City of Maitland) Squadron is
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of the Mall (High Street) at Bourke Street, and then proceed eastward along High Street to Maitland Town Hall, where the ceremony will take place. Temporary road closures are as follows: • High Street – 9.30am to 12 noon – from James Street
Interested residents are welcome to attend. Next meeting: 12 | 26 nOveMber – 5.30pm
to Victoria/Hunter Streets (traffic signals).
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Competitors in action during the Crowne2Crowne cycle classic
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ore than 130 members of the cycling community gathered in the sunshine on Sunday 28 October to participate in the annual Crowne2Crowne Cycle Classic. Raising $7,800, with all proceeds being donated directly to the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Services, this year’s Crowne2Crowne event brought together a record number of participants since the event’s inception in 2009. The brainchild of Dr Jerry Schwartz, owner of the Crowne Plaza Newcastle and Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley, the Crowne2Crowne Cycle Classic started in its inaugural year with 10 participants who cycled the 59km from Crowne Plaza Newcastle to the Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley. “The Crowne2Crowne Cycle Classic has grown tremendously since 2009, establishing itself as an exciting, actionpacked event the whole cycling community can enjoy,” Dr Schwartz said. “I am delighted with the success of this year’s event and want to thank the community for their generous support for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Services. “I look forward to the development of the Crowne2Crowne Cycle Classic as a major community event on the Newcastle calendar and anticipate many more years of great cycling to come” Dr Schwartz added. Mr Tim Owen, Liberal State Member for Newcastle, officiated at the event, while Richard Jones, General Manager of Westpac Rescue Helicopter Services, congratulated riders at the conclusion of the race. Cyclists were offered an important pre-fuel breakfast and a well-deserved complimentary barbeque lunch at the completion of the ride on behalf of the two hotels. Starting at the Crowne Plaza Newcastle, riders cycled the along Newcastle’s foreshore and up into wine country, passing Kurri Kurri and Cessnock before finishing at the Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley.
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Police continue to probe suspicious nursing home deaths
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olice officers attached to Strike Force Correa are continuing to investigate the suspicious death of two elderly residents of Wallsendbased nursing home SummitCare. The investigation, which involves detectives from the Newcastle City Local Area Command and the State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad, was launched last week following the death of an 83-yearold woman and an 81-year-old man, who both presented to John Hunter Hospital last month with symptoms of hypoglycaemia, or low blood sugar. The 83-year-old woman presented to hospital on October 18 and died the following day, while the 81-year-old man presented on October 19 and passed away ten days later. A 91-year-old woman also presented to John Hunter Hospital on October 19 with the same symptoms as the deceased but has since been discharged. Doctors at the hospital alerted police after pathology results indicated all three residents had high levels of insulin. Police believe none of the affected residents were diabetic. Newcastle City Local Area Commander Superintendent John Gralton said investigators would leave no stone unturned. “We are working with management of the
SummitCare nursing home at Wallsend
aged care facility and the involved families as the investigation continues,” he said. “As with all sudden and unexplained deaths, police are compelled to investigate on behalf of the coroner. The presence of any criminal intent is still being determined. “The evaluation of medical evidence will assist in this regard.” He was not able to comment further
regarding the investigations. Police are urging those with concerns regarding the welfare of loved ones housed at SummitCare Wallsend to contact the facility’s management team. Anyone who has suspicions that a criminal act may have been committed should contact their local police station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
he 2013 Sydney Motorcycle & Scooter Show will feature, not only one but two Action Arenas certain to draw the crowds and astound onlookers when the Show hits town November 15-17. Outside the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre at Darling Harbour, the FMX Showtime crew will be flying high above the Chinese Gardens Forecourt with epic tricks including cordover flights, supermen, flip whips, ruler trains and many more. Stunt Meister ‘Lukey Luke’ will also be performing in the Action Arena, showing off the technical side of stunt riding with tricks including stoppies, wheelies, circle wheelies and no-hand figure eights. New additions to the Action Arena this year will be the Wheelie Zone Trailer showing off its Wheel stand capabilities to the crowd, riding demonstrations by Stay Upright as well as the Harley Davidson ‘Jump Start’ roller motorcycles where visitors can feel the thrill of riding a Harley Davidson themselves. For further information on the 2013 Sydney Motorcycle & Scooter Show to be held at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre 15-17 November and to purchase tickets, please go to www. motorcycleshow.com.au and to follow the latest news via Facebook The Post has 15 double passes to giveaway for the Sydney Motorcycle & Scooter Show. To enter, email us at: editorial@newcastlepost.com.au with Motorcycle Show in the subject field
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STAYING HEALTHY
FASHION FIXATION
by Elisha Stein
by KATHERINE TWEED
Cholesterol controversy
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here has been quite a buzz about the Catalyst show on the ABC last week. The show put forward the argument that if you have been taking medication to lower cholesterol then you may be doing a whole lot more harm than good. It’s called ‘Heart of the Matter’ and can still be watched on iview. If the story is correct it is basically saying that many medical professionals have been prescribing Statin medication under the incorrect assumption that cholesterol is bad for you. But even more disturbingly it also suggests that this incorrect assumption is actually being perpetuated, even promoted by companies that are making billions of dollars from the mistake! Understandably it has people talking and upset – to think that there are decisions being made in a boardroom somewhere that have profit being chosen over people’s lives is very unsettling on many
Happiness in a good blog
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n a serious lack of fashion inspiration this week, I began trawling through all avenues to find something that I could slip into and smile. I dug up old fashion magazines, flicked through books laying around and people-watched until I couldn’t stand to see another midriff or illfitting pair of shorts. Fed up and feeling just as uninspired as when I began, I hopped onto the net (the one thing which I had hoped to avoid) and typed “fashion” into the search bar. A whole new world revealed itself to me at that moment; the world of fashion blogging. I have never been a stranger to the Internet, in fact I am constantly using it for work, to catch up with friends and to keep up with the happenings of the world but I have never ventured into the world of blogs. I know too many people (my mum and my sister are the first that come to mind) who are addicted to blogs of all kinds so I have purposely kept my distance... until now.
levels. Companies with that sort of money actually influence medical fact. Universities teach from studies that are conducted by these same companies. Many institutions also receive massive funding and support from them. So the show raises questions on how naive are we being, in assuming that what our doctors are learning and considering as best practice is completely independent from pharmaceutical company influence. As I have said before, your health always comes down to you. You are responsible for it. Even the smartest health professional in the world is still just human. Learn to trust your body and what it is trying to tell you. Use professional opinion for advice and guidance but get intensely involved with your health yourself. Learn all you can and then apply what works for you. Socrates said it thousands of years ago and it is still spot on: “If you are not your own doctor, you are a fool”.
If you want to see a topic discussed, or have a question answered, email katherine.tweed@mediaview.com.au
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Elisha is a Registered Nurse and Midwife, with years of experience working in emergency departments, general wards, maternity and in the community.
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In a fit of despair, I clicked a link, followed by another link, and another, until before I knew it three hours had passed and I was feeling like I could conquer the world. I may have looked through hundreds of blogs, I honestly couldn’t tell you but what I can say is that there is something special about looking at pictures and reading the thoughts of a seemingly ordinary person, like yourself, and feeling inspired. Of the many that I searched through, my favourites were the ones with lots of pictures, a little bit of humour, links to where you could find similar or the same items featured in the post and the odd deviation from generic fashion ‘news’. Blogs are a great way to pass your time too as you can read them on your smart phone and are a great alternative to your usual fashion magazine apps. I won’t tell you my favourite blogs and I won’t point you in a particular direction only because I think the beauty of the blog-world is discovering it for yourself.
Big Little Office Party Friday 13th December 2013
Searching for a unique alternative for your Office Christmas Party with all the trimmings, but without the astronomical price tag? Stop searching, you’ve found it. Our Big Little Office Party allows you to book a private table or two and attend a combined Christmas party to remember. You and your team will be among a host of party goers out to celebrate this year’s successes in style, without breaking the bank.
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plastic to precious, refined to rustic, retro and vintage, whereas others tend to specialise. Recently, some long-term and well travelled customers from North-West Queensland who are experienced antique collectors, approached staff to praise the centre, declaring it to be “the best Antique Centre in Australia”. They are not alone in their compliments as customers from far and near return to enjoy the wide range of antiques and collectables on display. Most customers comment favourably on the spaciousness of the centre with wide, wheel-chair and pram friendly aisles, and the stock that is offered in bright, clean, (though often over-flowing!) shops. Agnes Dando, the store manager, her managers and staff, are proud of their friendly and efficient service and the extensive array of competitively priced articles. Agnes is frequently complimented over the appealing and inspiring displays of goods that she and the other dealers arrange in the foyer, however it is not only known for it’s attention to presentation, it has a reputation for affordable prices too. Agnes says, “The success of the Centenary Antique Centre is because there is a happy mix of dealers. With the vast amount of knowledge they have and share with the customer, and one another, it has made this a very pleasant place to be.” Entry to both the on-site Grocery Museum and the Antique Centre is free, but you should put aside a couple of hours to explore this centre for it is BIG!
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ewcastle’s iconic Centenary Antique Centre opened its doors at 29 Centenary Road, Newcastle in 1993 and this month they are celebrating twenty years of being in business. They are housed in a historic wool storage warehouse over 100 years old which is nestled in the heart of the recently revamped, harbour-side “Honeysuckle Precinct”. With its generous space and rustic atmosphere, the large, historic building offered just the right mix of practicality and atmosphere the dealers were looking for when the store they leased in Beaumont Street, Hamilton was sold. It is now not only the longest running antique centre in Newcastle but it also rates amongst the oldest and most successful centres in the whole of NSW. As the years went by trading improved so much that the Centre had to increase its floor space by approximately four times the initial size, and it now boasts around 1400 square metres, making it also one of the largest antique centres in Australia. The number of shops has also increased from the original fourteen dealers to over thirty. This is a remarkable figure, as the antique trade in Australia is traditionally a very transient one. Amazingly too, six of the original fourteen dealers that began at the Centre in 1993, still remain today! These dealers display a huge variety of not only genuine antiques, but also old, and interesting collectables that cover a huge range. There is truly something for everyone! Many of the dealers prefer to offer an eclectic mix of items from the wild to whimsical,
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Inescapable talent
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fter a brilliant turn in the runaway smash-hit film ‘The Sapphires’, Jessica Mauboy’s star is showing no signs of slowing down. Her latest album ‘Beautiful’ has already netted the affable pop star two gold certified singles in ‘To The End of the Earth’ and ‘Pop A Bottle (Fill Me Up)’ and she is about to embark on her first national headlining tour – an extensive 27date schedule that will leave few Aussie stones unturned. Jessica was kind enough to take time out from rehearsals to have a quick chat to TE. Hi Jessica thanks for the chat. So what’s happening at the moment? Rehearsing, rehearsing and more rehearsing! So you must be looking forward to getting out on the road for the To The End of The Earth tour. It’s a pretty hectic schedule. It’s been a crazy few months but I am beyond excited to be taking this tour on the road and connecting with my fans again. A hearty congratulations are in order on the album, by the way. Can you tell me a little bit about the writing and recording of it and how the process differed to or indeed built on what you accomplished on Get Em Girls and Been Waiting? I have been lucky to work with some incredible people on all my records – in this instance, I feel like I was a lot stronger and more in control over the outcome of the
songs. I guess I feel more confident in knowing what I wanted and how to convey that. I was involved in every element of the process. Who or what was influencing you during the writing and recording of Beautiful? Travelling so much with The Sapphires was incredible, however I did feel myself missing my family and Australia. A lot of these emotions ended up influencing songs on the album. Given the phenomenal success of The Sapphires, did you feel any pressure to, in a way, recapture that success with the album or was it more of a case of just getting in the studio and doing the songs justice? I was worried about getting back into the headspace to write an album after all the touring with The Sapphires, but once I got into the studio – it all just came out! You must’ve known when you read the Sapphires script that there was some gold in those pages, but did you have any idea that it would take off like it has? None of us had any idea of how big the film was to become. I feel blessed to have been a part of an incredible production that told an important story in our history and to take that story around the world. So who or what was it that made you want to pick up a mic in the first place? ME! I had a hairbrush in my hand from as long as I can remember. Mum and Dad were always very supportive but I think I drove them crazy with all my singing! How would you say you have evolved as a performer since the Idol days?
I have learnt so much about who I am and have grown up a lot too – I think that’s reflected in the music that I am making now. If there was one thing you’d want people to take away from a Jessica Mauboy show, what would it be? FUN! You have managed to squeeze a fair amount into a relatively short amount of time. What is your proudest moment to date? I have so many moments that I have to pinch myself – the most recent was performing at the Emmys’ Governors Ball and then with the kids at the Yipirinya School out in Alice Springs where I am an ambassador. Both the staff and the kids at the school are amazing - I feel incredibly proud and privileged to work with them. So after the To The End of the Earth tour eventually wraps up, what’s next on the agenda for Jessica Mauboy? Hopefully a much-needed holiday! And of course continue to work this album. After that who knows, there are so many exciting things on the horizon, I am just taking one step at a time! Catch Jessica Mauboy at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre on Thursday, November 14. TE is giving you the chance to win a Jessica Mauboy prize pack that includes a double pass to the show and a poster. To enter, email your name and contact details to editorial@ newcastlepost.com.au with Jessica Mauboy in the subject line by no later than 5pm on Monday November 11. Winners will be notified by phone.
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Ram Jam and the Sunnyboys. No strangers to the lure of the stage, de Jong and Porteus have played together for more than 20 years, from the heady days of national success with legendary Newie rockers Heroes to nightclub, pub and club favourites including Django Wrango, The Cool Factor and the Heartfelt Rodneys. Chris ‘Lowie’ Lowe has played in a string of covers and originals bands including the Dodgey Brothers, The Idols and Dave Carter and Friends. Catch The Smarts when they play at Beresfield Bowling Club on Saturday, November 9.
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ot many Australian teens can say they have owned and used a shotgun since they were 12 years old, but competitive clay shooter Tegan McCloy can. The 19-year-old electronics technician can be found at Newcastle and Lake Macquarie Clay Target Club’s Awaba shooting range every Wednesday from 4:40pm until dark. Having grown up in a family of clay shooting enthusiasts, McCloy said she often forgot about the huge responsibility of using a shotgun. “There’s so much freedom, even though there is so much responsibility with the firearms”, she said. At this year’s Hunter Academy of Sport Presentation Nights, Tegan was presented with the Dave Williams Award which is presented to the athlete that the Academy considers to be the most outstanding member from all of its 28 talent development program squads. As well as being an outstanding competitor Tegan has also become a fine young lady. McCloy has mastered the art of shooting small, round clay targets that are voiceactivated. She practices on an Olympic standard International Shooting Sport Federation trap, in which the targets travel at 100km/h from one of three directions. In 2010, she attended the Junior Women’s World Championships and won a teen silver medal and set an Asia-Pacific record for the number of targets shot. McCloy said achievements were just the icing on the cake. “When it’s something that you love and can take that far it’s worth every blood, sweat and tear”, she said.
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he Newcastle Jets W-league team begin their season on Saturday against Perth Glory at Wanderers Oval. The Jets won only one game last season but have been boosted by the signings of Queenslanders Hannah Beard, Lauren Brown and Ashley Spina, who have all switched from the Brisbane Roar. Saturday’s match gets underway at 3pm. Entry for adults is $5 with 2013/14 Jets members and school children admitted free.
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Jets ready to take flight Coach proud of players despite letting two-goal lead slip Paul Monforte
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he Jets finally found the back of the net, but were ultimately left disappointed with their 2-2 draw with the Central Coast Mariners at Hunter Stadium on Saturday night. Leading 2-0 with 30 minutes remaining, Newcastle conceded goals to Marcos Flores via a penalty and then to Mile Sterjovski in the 80th minute. “We were pretty comfortable there and we gave them two goals,” Jets coach Gary van Egmond said. “I thought they were two preventable goals, similar to the Sydney game where we gave them two goals as well. But I thought the general play after the initial 10 or 15 was pretty good. “The issue is obviously just individual mistakes, but I’m very proud of the boys. I thought they fought really hard today for the club and the supporters and for each other. If they continue to do that, then we’ll win more than we lose.” Newcastle are on the road this week, playing Adelaide United at Coopers Stadium on Saturday afternoon at 5.30pm. Adelaide are mid-table after four rounds with a win and a draw to their credit so far and are coming off a 2-1 loss to the Western Sydney Wanderers.
The drought is broken as Scott Neville (far right) scores the Jets’ opening goal on Saturday night
The Jets’ National Youth League team is on the board following a 2-1 win over the Mariners at Wanderers Oval yesterday. Radovan Pavicevic scored for Newcastle in
the seventh minute, while a free kick from Matthew Bilic took a deflection from the head of Mariners player Josh Forbes to give the Jets their second.