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Final whistle blows

Sadness as local club is forced to fold as players go elsewhere Melissah Comber

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he cheer squads are ready, the war paint is prepped and the whistles are primed, but as Maitland Netball Association heads into its finals series next week, one club will be noticeably absent.

After 42 years, tens of thousands of goals and hundreds of scraped knees, Tenambit Netball Club has called it day.

Despite boasting seasons where they had enough players to fill 25 teams, a recent decline in numbers saw the club unable to field one team this season.

The club was formed forty years ago on February 19, 1970, to meet a demand in the area as the suburb grew.

“Unfortunately, as people moved out of the suburb into the new estates, they also moved clubs,” said Karyl Pearce, an early member of the club and life member of Maitland Netball Association.

Despite it being “a shame” that the club died out, Mrs Pearce and founding member of Tenambit Netball Club, Shirley Scholes, remember fondly the achievements of the players and the fun they had.

“Karyl and I had a great time coaching many teams over the years,” Mrs Scholes said.

“We couldn’t even guess how many grand finals our teams won, or how many of our girls went on to play in representative teams.”

But while trophies on a shelf and representative caps are sources of pride for the women, they say that

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mudd on track Tenambit Netball Club members Shirley Scholes and Karyl Pearce say it is a “shame” that the club has had to fold

the friendships they formed are what will endure.

“It was just a really good bunch

of women who were all friends,” Mrs Scholes said.

“We had a lot of women who

were willing to work and step up to the plate, and we had so much fun whilst doing it.”

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After three long years of a minority government, two prime ministers and one relentless and ruthless Opposition, we have an election date.

It’s September 7. One month from today.

Mr Rudd and Mr Abbott both fronted the media on Sunday afternoon following the announcement of the poll, pitching themselves to the Australian people as the only alternative.

What were they trying to say, behind all the spin and slogans?

Well, effectively, the two leaders were at pains to position themselves as the opposition. In other words, the underdog.

Rudd appealed to Australians to get behind him and to vote for a “new way”. This is audacious, considering he has been Prime Minister before, served as the Foreign

Minister and most recently, was out and about campaigning for the return of the Gillard Labor Government. But audacity is Rudd’s hallmark, and it’s worked for him in the past.

In what is a post-poll calling press conference first, he also appealed for donations – $10 from Joe Public. By appealing for financial help, it was a clever way for Rudd to cement the underdog position.

Tony Abbott also called for a change, referencing the last three years of minority

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government, of which Rudd was a major player, and pledged that he himself would never lead a minority government, lest it come to that point again.

It’s an interesting tactic from Abbott – given his unpopularity, this may turn out to be a call to arms for many voters who despise him more than Labor.

For all the supposed choice our leaders are telling us we have, is that really the case?

This is something Greens Leader Christine Milne

made a point of in her press conference (which she held immediately after Rudd’s and before Abbott’s, in a strong statement that the Greens want to be seen as the third major player).

She said that in many key policy areas, especially asylum seekers and education, we’re essentially being offered the same product by the major parties. Just with different packaging.

Watch as the campaign unfolds – I predict Rudd and Abbott will fall over themselves at every stage to outdo one another on who can promise more change from what has gone before, whilst effectively promising the same thing.

Here at the Post, we’re looking forward to bringing you comprehensive local coverage of the 2013 election campaign. Remember to also follow us on Facebook, and twitter, for breaking news and updates.

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Call for candidates to commit to improving roads

Campaign gets going Amelia Parrott

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he Pacific Highway has been identified as the worst road in the Hunter region, according to a survey of Hunter drivers.

The notorious stretch from Hexham to the south of Lake Macquarie was not only named as the most frustrating for local motorists in the NRMA’s annual Seeing Red on Roads survey, but it was also identified as the worst road in the State.

Other Hunter roads to make the top five included Broke Road – at second place – and the New England Highway in third position.

NRMA Motoring and Services local director, Kyle Loades, said although there had been a commitment of $26.7 million and $12.1 million in the 2013-2014 NSW Budget toward to upgrade of the New England Highway and wine country roads, like Broke Road, respectively, there was still work to be done to ensure the safety of drivers and their passengers.

“Probably the most dangerous is Broke Road and roads around Pokolbin,” Mr Loades said last week.

“NRMA has done lots of research in that area and there has been little improvement in the last decade.

“There’s been some commitment from the State Government to improve that area, but it’s just the tip of the iceberg.

“Pretty much all the feeder roads into the area are underdone.”

Broke Road, named the second worst road in the Hunter in a survey of drivers

Mr Loades called on Federal candidates to listen to drivers’ concerns.

“We ask all candidates to make a

greater commitment to fixing our roads ...it’s [about] reducing accidents and saving lives.”

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evin Rudd ended weeks of speculation on Sunday, calling the Federal Election for September 7.

Mr Rudd used his speech to outline Labor’s economic track-record.

“In the years we have been in office, we have helped keep our economy strong,” Mr Rudd said.

“While economies around the world have lost tens of millions of jobs, businesses in Australia have added just under one million jobs over the last five-and-a-half years.”

Opposition Leader, Tony Abbott, welcomed the election date but said voters could not trust the Labor Party.

“Mr Rudd talked about who do you trust, well, it’s really about who is more fair dinkum...The people who have been stable and consistent for the last three years or a government which has been wracked by division and dysfunction...”

Greens leader Christine Milne said her party would “stand up for what matters”and said Kevin Rudd and Tony Abbott will “continue to fight each other in a race to the bottom on important issues like climate change and asylum seekers.”

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Campaign strain starts to show as the election date is decided

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round election time, everyone goes a little crazy. The politicians, the staffers, the press gallery, the public. It’s kind of like ants before a thunderstorm.

The press gallery are clamouring over being the first to cover breaking news stories from the campaign trail, which begin in earnest on Monday after Kevin Rudd named September 7 as the election date, and we were all finally put out of our misery.

When it came to predicting the election

date, many journalists covering federal politics were clouded by their own self interest – almost willing it to be over and done with. We all love the rough and tumble of a campaign, but it’s been an exhausting three years. A perfect storm if you like, with the advent of fast paced 24-hour news channels where news is picked up and spat out every four hours.

The frenetic pace is also the product of a relentless Opposition Leader, minority government and the constant undermining

of Julia Gillard by Kevin Rudd.

Election time is crunch time.

Let me make a few observations.

Tony Abbott is feeling the pinch. All complacency is gone.

It is still his election to lose, but he’s been forced into a defensive strategy. In just the last week, he’s visited electorates that Labor might snatch back – including Dunkley in Victoria and Dawson in Queensland.

In NSW, campaign resources are being redirected to the most marginal Labor seats like Greenway, Lindsay and Reid.

There’s concern among Liberal insiders about the seat of Macquarie – Labor candidate Louise Markus has been campaigning for three years. It’s a true swing seat that stretches from the base of the Blue Mountains, all the way to Katoomba. This is a Labor wild card playing on the minds of conservatives.

Mr Abbott is showing signs of frustration, too. The Government’s PNG solution is cutting through – the electorate likes it and seem to believe it will work.

Usually so frustratingly on message, the Opposition let loose last week – at me.

I asked him about whether the government is sending a stronger message

– I was met with a defensive: “Laura, please.

Please, Laura. You are talking about a Prime Minister who closed down the Pacific Solution... Come on, Laura. Come on.”

Our more militant viewers were quick to jump on this as a misogynist rant – that, it was absolutely not. But, it was a plea to the press gallery not to forget Kevin Rudd’s record on border protection.

Kevin Rudd, on the other hand, is using possibly his last days as Prime Minister to the best of his ability.

Avoiding questions where he can, but maximising his picture opportunities, including Kevin at the World Cup Cricket announcement and posting multiple “selfies” posing with school students.

And if anyone was under the illusion that the trip to Afghanistan was just for troop morale – sorry to disappoint – but it was as much for Kevin as it was the ADF. Riddle me this – all commercial TV news stations plus the ABC and their cameras were invited along on the secret mission – but not one newspaper journalist. That smells like a publicity stunt.

The campaign proper is now here.

I’ll be on the bus. And there’ll be plenty more stunts to come.

THERE IS NO EXCUSE!

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Winter may prove to be the best time for a full skin check. As most people are covered up during the winter months, this minimises sun exposure to skin lesions and moles. This can allow for better dermoscopy viewing (a distinct magnifying light, which allows a doctor to closely examine spots on the skin).

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Lochinvar school that prides itself on its dedication to students with a disability has been recognised on a national level, after being nominated for a National Disability Award.

St Patrick’s Primary School is one of three finalists for the Excellence in Improving Education Outcomes Award, nominated by parents from the school for the development of an education model that includes students of all abilities.

Principal Peter Treloar said that the school’s programs were developed out of a simple understanding that each student learns differently.

“Children learn in all different styles, and special needs kids are no different,” Mr Treloar said.

“We just need to adapt our programs for the individual, because what works for one may not work for another.”

The school implements programs tailored to their 35 special needs students, who have a range of disabilities that include cerebral palsy and autism.

The programs include modifying schoolwork to achievable targets, implementing a mentor system with other students and encouraging participation in sporting and cultural activities.

Mr Treloar said that the school’s success is a result of students, staff and outside services working together.

“It can be very demanding and stressful for staff to cover students who are delayed as well as those who are gifted,” he said. “Luckily, the other kids have an understanding of the demands of special needs kids, and they provide invaluable support. They virtually take them under their wing.”

The ‘Bitter and Twisted’ beer tasting festival is to be held at Maitland Gaol on 2 and 3 November 2013. Maitland City Council proposes the following temporary road closure in East Maitland for this event. The closure is detailed below for public exhibition and comment: John Street, East Maitland from roundabout on Morpeth Road to Maitland Gaol entry gates 6.00am to 8.00pm daily Saturday 2 November and Sunday 3 November 2013 Comments relating to the running of the event itself (not related to road closure or traffic management) should be forwarded in writing, addressed to the General Manager, Maitland City Council, PO Box 220, Maitland 2320, endorsed ‘Bitter and Twisted 2013 Special Event – file 150/5’. The closing date for comments relating to the special event is 4.00pm 21 August 2013.

Comments relating to the temporary road closure can also be forwarded in writing (addressed to the General Manager at the above address), endorsed ‘Bitter and Twisted Event 2013 – Temporary Road Closure – file 122/944’.

The closing date for comments relating to the road closure/traffic management is 4.00pm on 4 September 2013.

Enquiries regarding the above can be directed to Council’s Visitor Information Centre on 4931 2800.

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Welcoming new businesses

s we all know, Maitland is a rapidly growing city both in population and development.

As a Council, we have a series of strategies in place to assist us in making decisions to strengthen the areas of the city earmarked for industrial development, residential development and leisure precincts.

Of course, to achieve this vision, Council must build confidence in the city so developers and supporting businesses feel certain that investing in Maitland will bring them lasting benefits. We are witnessing this confidence in many corners of our city, and I was pleased to be able to attend the opening of the new Mortgage Choice franchise in Central Maitland last week.

Owners Robert Walpole and Tracey Parish also have an office in Singleton, and they joins a number of other mortgage brokers and real estate

specialists in Maitland assisting people to purchase and settle into homes across the city. I was also pleased to celebrate the establishment of this business as an addition to Central Maitland.

As many people are aware, Council is embarking on a series of initiatives including the planning and construction of the Levee, and the affordable housing project in Athel D’Ombrain Drive with an overall aim of returning the population of Central Maitland to pre 1955 flood levels of around 5,500.

Again, Maitland is reliant on investors recognising the value of our city in order for this goal to be achieved – and every new business that opens its doors brings us closer to this goal. Mortgage Choice join Chin’s Cuisine, a new Vietnamese takeaway restaurant in the mall and Cherie Bridal Boutique in High Street as recent additions to Central Maitland.

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Police and vehicle accidents exchange particulars, a driver is allegedly under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a drug, or a vehicle is to be towed away.

If none of these have occurred, police do not have to be informed. It is a matter of gathering all details and passing them onto your insurance company. Of course, if you have any doubts, ring the police and we will be happy to give advice.

The overriding responsibilities of motorists after a crash have not changed, though. You must stop, remembering to do so safely. You must render aid to any person injured and if possible, arrange someone to warn oncoming motorists of the collision.

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ear reader, I have an admission to make. In May this year I turned over 25 years in the NSW Police Force. (Please don’t tell my kids, I tell them I am 35). Anyway, during my service one of the major changes that has occurred in policing is the response to motor vehicle collisions.

In the old days, police attended every collision no matter how minor. Upon arrival, police had to investigate the matter, apportion blame, then take action by way of a ticket or Court attendance.

Eventually it was decided that too much police time was being tied up with crashes so changes were made.

Now things are a little different. Police do not attend every collision and do not investigate the majority of collisions, so it is important to know when to contact us.

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Read all about it: Rare books and records to be auctioned Organise a fundraiser

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he event may be called the University of Newcastle Book Fair, but it is a collection of rare Beatles records for sale at the bi-annual event that has already piqued the interest of some record collectors.

The sought-after collection includes a box set of 13 LPs in near mint condition, a music book titled ‘101 Beatles Songs for Buskers’, The Complete Beatles on VHS and a set of press cuttings from 1971 about Paul McCartney, which will go under the hammer in a slow auction of rare items on the final day of the event and is expected to fetch in excess of $1,000.

Other noteworthy items set to be auctioned include a collection of more

than 200 Phantom comic books, 18 first edition books by Ion Idriess, a wonderfully preserved copy of Thackeray’s Vanity Fair from 1915, which features tissue-guarded colour plates, and a well preserved nineteenth-century bible.

In addition to rare pieces, there will be hundreds of thousands of books on sale covering a multitude of topics – everything from educational resources to erotic fiction.

Book Fair coordinator, Meg Levi, said this year, for the first time, the event will cover both the Great Hall and the adjoining Purdue Room.

The University of Newcastle Book Fair runs from August 10-17 in the Great Hall.

The fair will operate from 10am-4pm on weekdays (until 7pm on Thursday night) and 10am-5pm on Saturday and Sunday.

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he Maitland NSW Business Chamber is inviting all local business owners, employees and residents to show their support for small business in the Hunter when the Southern Hemisphere’s largest mobile Skyboard visits the region as part of the ‘Small Business – Too Big to Ignore’ Campaign tour next week.

The NSW Business Chamber, along with the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and other state chambers of commerce, launched the national ‘Small Business – Too Big to Ignore’ campaign in April, with over 50,000 people having registered their support on the campaign website.

“We are now at the pointy end of our small business campaign as we close in on the Federal Election and we intend to make sure that politicians hear loud and clear the voice of our small business community,” said Steve Thompson, president, Maitland Business.

“We have been amazed at the level of support and interest we have had for our campaign. It has resonated with small businesses that are sick and tired of being overlooked and forgotten by all levels of government, and importantly, the wider community who understand that a strong local economy is dependent on strong local small businesses.

“I encourage everyone in the Hunter to stop by the campaign Skyboard when it’s in town, say hello, sign up for the campaign and help us get a better deal for our local small businesses. We encourage all businesses to do what’s needed to come along and support this terrific campaign”, he said.

The ‘Small Business – Too Big to Ignore’ campaign mobile Skyboard will be at Steamfest Grounds, Maitland on Thursday, August 15 at 7.30am.

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olice have seize banned synthetic drugs from a shop in Rutherford Marketplace, in Hillview Street, Rutherford, last week.

At 2.45pm on Tuesday, July 30, police from the Anti-theft Unit of Central Hunter Local Area Command saw an unusual transaction in a shop.

Police stopped and searched a woman leaving the shop, and located a small bag of a banned synthetic drug. Officers spoke to the shop owner, a 35-year-old man, and seized 57 bags of synthetic cannabis (455 grams) and nine bags of synthetic cocaine (4.5 grams).

An investigation is underway and a spokesperson said police expect to take action against the shop owner.

Detective Inspector Zdrilic from Central Hunter Local Area Command said the sale of synthetic drugs is a major social problem.

“Both illicit drugs and synthetic drugs are dangerous, and the unknown substances may have adverse reactions,” Detective Inspector Zdrilic said. “The gamble is not worth taking.”

Anyone with information about the incident should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Why kids should take risks

N

o parent ever wants to see their child hurt. But completely removing any chance of a child playing and getting a few bumps and scrapes can have serious longer term effects and can lead to a lot more pain down the track than the tears shed over a grazed knee.

Of course, a parent is responsible for making sure any play is safe and suitable for their child.

But can you be too careful?

Children who are allowed to take physical risks learn resilience and become more active, says a new report that urges parents and teachers to overcome their playground fears.

There are just as many risks associated with not letting children take everyday risks as letting them take on reasonable challenges, says University of Sydney Professor Anita Bundy.

She is particularly concerned that physical inactivity persists into adulthood and can contribute to the development of chronic diseases.

She will tell an occupational therapy conference in Adelaide next week that children should be allowed to fall and

pick themselves up and fail at tasks so they learn resilience.

She bases her view on a multiuniversity study at 12 primary schools involving children aged five to seven and their parents.

“If you ask parents what they want for their child, they will virtually always tell you they want them to be happy and resilient,” Professor Bundy explained.

“When they were children, they often played with trees and water without adult supervision.

“But they will say they would never let their own children do what they did.

“Usually when they stop and think about it, they realise it helped them learn to take responsibility.

“Parents also need to think about what motivates them. Are they really worried about their child being hurt or are they more worried about what people will think if their child is hurt?”

So stopping your child from jumping off that log may be teaching them a whole lot more than not falling over in the first place. They’ll learn never to try things and won’t be able to learn the resilience to pick themselves up and carry on.

Feeling the heat over jackets

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s we are now well into Winter and the nights are getting colder and colder, who could blame me for wanting to get a nice, new, snuggly winter jacket?

On a particularly brisk morning, I decided to head down to the shops to see if I could pick up something.

I wasn’t looking for anything fancy, just something to keep me warm.

I was quietly confident as I walked through the sliding doors but that confidence was short-lived.

I walked in one store, into the next and then into the next 10 stores without any luck.

It wasn’t that I couldn’t find anything that I liked, there were plenty of nice outfits in each of the stores. The problem was that none of the stores had any winter clothing in stock.

They were full of pretty floral dresses, cute spring skirts and strappy sandals – where were all the jumpers and jackets that I need to get me through the next month?

The more I shopped around, the more frustrated I got. The only

winter clothes available were shoved onto overflowing ‘sale’ racks and were either in tiny sizes or were just not my style.

I started to get hot, from what I assumed to be frustration, and began to peel off the layers that I had worn into the shops.

Before I knew it, I was down to my t-shirt and the summer dresses began to look very appealing.

I looked around me and everywhere there were girls in singlet tops and t-shirts, carrying big overcoats – were they all stressed too?

Honestly, I was beginning to feel like I was part of a conspiracy; like the store managers had turned the heat up just so that I would buy summery clothing.

I went home empty-handed and feeling like I had been played, when I was greeted by my sister who had the exact same issue just a day before I had (she could have warned me!).

I want to know why, with a month of Winter still to come, the shops have decided that the season is over, that it is time to move on. Can’t I make that decision for myself?

If you want to see a topic discussed, or have a question answered, email katherine.tweed@mediaview.com.au

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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March 21 to April 20

Mars in Cancer is likely to make you feel vulnerable and confused, so be careful of becoming involved in intense power struggles with loved ones. With Jupiter and Saturn in positive aspect, this is the ideal time to renovate or invest in property. The New Moon on the 6th is the ideal time to let your creativity shine, so why not focus on spicing up your social life and let your inner entertainer shine!

TAURUS

april 21 to may 21

You need to be careful of being too outspoken as it will lead to hot headed disputes!

This is the ideal time to put your plans on the health or fitness front into action.

In your friendships and relationships, any emotional blocks can be relieved through a willingness to be tolerant and understanding. This will set the trend for more meaningful connections going into the future.

GEMINI

may 22 to june 21

A big focus is going to be on your financial affairs and the red planet is going to increase your funds in order to help you pay off your debts. Be careful of your spending habits as you will be inclined to buy things impulsively. Conflicts are likely over money, so think before you act. The Sun and New Moon conjunction on the 6th is the ideal time to buy a new television, DVD Recorder or mobile phone.

CANCER

june 22 to july 22

If you've been lacking motivation, confidence or simply feeling tired, get ready because Mars is going to get you all fired up! However, guard against getting angry at the thoughtless behaviour of others and be extra careful of accidents happening either on the road or in the home. Couples will begin to feel an increase of passion and unity developing.

LEO

july 23 to august 23

VIRGO

Mars in your 11th house is giving you added energy and encouraging you to stand up for what you believe in. However, when dealing with clubs or groups of people, try not to become angry with any underhanded political behaviour coming from others; you will need to rise above it. Focus on the good of the team and only surround yourself with positive people.

libra

September 24 to OctOBER 23

It's time to show your enterprising nature at work, however you'll need to be diplomatic and remember that not everyone sees things the way you do! At home teamwork and pulling together as a family will bring an uplifting energy to the household. The New Moon on the 6th is a great time to socialise, so if your social life has fallen by the wayside recently this is a chance to get it back.

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OCTOBER 24 to NOVEMBER 22

You may find yourself gazing into a travel agency window this month as a holiday will be just the tonic, especially if stresses have worn you down. On the job front, your knowledge and expertise is going to shine and you may well be taking on a educating role. However, you need to be tolerant and patient when dealing with foreigners and people from different backgrounds.

SAGITTARIUS

november 23 to december 21

A growing interest in all things esoteric and mysterious might point you towards unusual therapies like Mediumship or Reiki. Couples will find themselves sharing intimate moments. However, when dealing with difficult work mates or family members, remember there is nothing to gain from crossing swords with others and indeed there might be a good deal to lose.

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An important meeting could open new doors on the career front and this is the perfect opportunity to launch a new business. The New Moon on the 6th is the ideal time to sort out something connected with your salary.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO february 19

It's time to make changes, especially on the health front. Forming new habits is not necessarily easy, so set yourself goals and then go all out to achieve them. Your expertise is about to shine at work and success should be there for the taking as a direct result of your own efforts. You have the ability to get major initiatives to go your way, and to persuade colleagues to help you out.

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FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

A lot of your energy is going to be invested into either romance, social activities or children. Your offspring will be extra demanding; they also may suffer sprains or strains if playing active sports such as soccer. Look at life realistically and resist the temptation to act upon every whim and fantasy.

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Happy Birthday Leo! With the New Moon in your sign on the 6th, you'll start to feel much more outgoing and sociable than you have recently. However, with Mars in your 12th house, there is likely to be a connection with medical professionals, either for yourself or a loved one.

Also, you are going to be stirred up psychologically and will need to do your best not to let things get to you.

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Matt and Scott, who make up Twinsanity, are both multi-instrumentalists who use keyboards, synths, drums, guitars and a plethora of musical gadgetry to put everything they have into each show.

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Built on a prime 1721sqm block of land this solid double brick residence retains mainly original features of the era with spacious rooms, high ornate ceilings, fireplaces, big country style kitchen, storeroom, original sash windows, french doors and sunny north east wrap around front verandah. The bedrooms are spacious and the bathroom has been updated. Several outbuildings consist of storage/office, double garage and workshop. The extra large block will provide versatile opportunity to subdivide (subject to council approval) and also has rear access or just a large private parcel of land in which to enjoy the leafy gardens and central location. A much loved family home that displays all the signs of a home that has been well maintained both inside and out.

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by John “Pav” Fahey, General Manager, Newcastle Rugby League

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High scores in wash-out round

here were some high scores in the wash-out round of the Newcastle Rugby League last weekend.

On Saturday, the Macquarie Scorpions in front of their old boys held on to defeat Cessnock 30-26. In the two games on Sunday, Western Suburbs and Maitland played out a 36-all draw, whilst Kurri Kurri eventually were too strong for Port Stephens, 46 to 30.

With three rounds remaining, that leaves Macquarie Scorpions 3 points clear in the race for the Minor Premiership with Western Suburbs in second place. A further three points separate Cessnock and South Newcastle on 20 points, and another point to Kurri Kurri and Maitland who are equal fifth on 19 points.

At 3pm this Saturday at Kurri Sports Ground, Kurri Kurri will play host to competition leaders, the Macquarie Scorpions.

Both will be itching for the win, and this clash will be our live-streamed match this weekend. Tune in to listen to Fordo and Butts call of all the action at www.newcastlerugbyleague.com.au if you can’t be at the game.

In the other game on Saturday at 4.30pm, Lakes United will play host to the Maitland Pickers at Cahill Oval.

with Paul Wesche

Australian Indoor Singles success

On Sunday at 3pm at St John Oval, Central Newcastle, coming off a week off, will play host to Cessnock.

Also at 3pm on Sunday, South Newcastle will welcome Western Suburbs to Townson Oval in another game that is important to the Finals make-up. Port Stephens have the bye this weekend.

As mentioned last week, the Sharp Cup is the home and away trophy played for throughout the season. Provided by longtime supporter of the Newcastle Rugby League, John Duncan, Western Suburbs held the Cup going into 2013 season.

They successfully defended it against Cessnock and Port Stephens before Central Newcastle took possession with a win at Harker Oval in Round 5.

Macquarie Scorpions then took it straight off Central at St John in Round 6, who then had one successful defend against Kurri Kurri before Wests took the Cup back again at Peacock in Round 9.

Wests held the Cup with a draw against Maitland at Harker Oval in the deferred Round 11 match, and have defended it against Lakes United and Kurri to hold the Cup going in to their Round 18 clash with the Macquarie Scorpions at Harker Oval.

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ast Cessnock’s Marc Bender put in a superb showing at Tweed Heads in the Australian Indoor Singles Championship last week, making it through to the QuarterFinal, where he narrowly went down to the Tasmanian Champion.

Other strong performances from Hunter players saw Michael Cronin defeat World Champion Brett Wilkie and then go down to Marc Bender; Marion Crump won through to the Round of 16 as did Andrew Rees from Kurri.

Heidi Mungoven was defeated in the 1st Round with a poor umpiring decision costing her a very close match.

Congratulations to these Hunter District Bowlers on a superb performance in reaching this stage in the National Indoor Singles.

Marc Bender’s performance was especially gratifying after being dropped from the Zone 6 side to contest the Pat Geary Shield at Halekulani in 2 weeks time.

Well done Marc, let your bowls and results do the talking, my friend.

ECBC will be hosting the Zone 6 Rookies Singles Championships on August 17 and 18, with 49 Bowlers

looking for the one position to go and represent Zone 6 at the State Championships later in the year.

Come along a watch these future stars of the game in action. Play starts at 9am each day.

We would like to wish Jesse Herbert and Alex Hannah all the very best as they go and represent Zone 6 in the NSW 7 A Side State Junior Championships at the end of the month.

Both of these talented young men are members of our City of Cessnock Junior Academy and will do our Zone proud.

Put your best foot forward, boys.

ECBC is now the home base of Junior Bowls in the Hunter District, and we invite any current juniors or potential new junior bowlers who are interested to come along on Friday evenings between 6pm and 8pm once a month and be coached and taught the game of Lawn Bowls.

The new Junior Bowls Coach is Paul Wesche and he can be contacted on 4990 1444 or 0457 708 814.

All Juniors are welcome.

That’s all for this week, see you on the green and don’t forget to enjoy your bowls and keep smiling.

Sport

east cessnock district bowls report

NOTES from the real nrl

newcastle rugby league was established in 1910

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Mudd makes tracks

Mountain bike champ off to Whistler to compete in festival

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aitland-based four-cross champion Graeme Mudd is preparing to battle for international glory when he hits the tracks at Crankworx in Whistler, Canada. With the help of a sponsorship from the Hunter Valley Training Company, the apprentice is gearing up to compete at the festival, held from August 9-18.

Over the past decade, the Crankworx dirt stadium has been home to hundreds of gamechanging moments in freeride mountain biking’s history and has launched the careers of countless professional athletes.

“Crankworx is held at the largest mountain bike park in the world and I’ll be riding with some of the best riders on the international scene,” Mudd said. “I’ll be competing in five different events, ranging from one-on-one dual slalom races to a huge 15 minute long downhill run with a vertical drop of 3400 feet.”

The 20-year-old Woodberry resident, who’s been racing BMX since the age of six, leaves for Whistler today (Wednesday, August 7).

Mudd has been mountain bike racing for the past eight years and is a former five times national junior champion in BMX and mountain biking.

He also finished third at the BMX world championships in Canada in 2007 and ninth in the 2011 four-cross world championships in Switzerland.

Also in 2011, he spent four months competing in world cup racing travelling to UK, Canada Mountain bike champion Graeme Mudd prepares to compete at Crankworx in Whistler, Canada and South Africa.