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NOTT COPPING G ITT A senior police investigator with 35 years policing experience is upping calls for the Premier, Barry O’Farrell, to listen to the needs of victims and survivors of church sexual abuse and establish a Royal Commission. In a statement published last week, Detective Chief Inspector Peter Fox exposed the frustration felt by police and prosecutors at the lack of justice for victims.
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reens Senator, Lee Rhiannon, was in the Hunter last week campaigning for support from local Federal MPs for a Senate Inquiry into the impact of the coal mining industry on air quality and public health. Ms Rhiannon joined Maitland Greens Convenor, Jan Davis, and local activists for a meeting in East Maitland on Thursday to discuss the issue.
“Meeting with locals and hearing their stories, really gives strength to the Greens’ campaign [and] when I speak in Parliament, I can speak about what it means for people who are deeply worried about their health,” Ms Rhiannon said. “Also, a certain aspect of this campaign is to try and bring the members of other political parties onboard, because a lot of those local Labor members are saying they are concerned. “Now we need to turn that concern across parties into action, for an inquiry into the health impacts of coal dust on those associated with the transport, as well as the mining of coal.” Hunter MP, Joel Fitzgibbon, said the issue should be taken seriously, but he would not
support the Greens’ agenda, describing it as “political opportunism”. “No stone should be left unturned in our quest to ensure we understand the science and that no such risk exists [with coal-mining related dust],” Mr Fitzgibbon said. “If a parliamentary inquiry can be a productive part of that process then I will support one. “However, we must follow the science...I will not sit idly by and allow the Greens to cause unnecessary alarm as part of their agenda to close down the coal mining industry…” he said. A Greens motion to establish the inquiry is due to be voted on by the Senate later this month.
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here is too much at stake for Barry O’Farrell not to announce a Royal Commission into child sex abuse by clergy in the Hunter. As this paper went to print on Monday, the Premier was standing by his announced special commission of inquiry into police investigations of alleged abuse in the Hunter. While the chorus of supporters for a Royal Commission grows louder in the national capital - with support from Independent MP, Tony Windsor and Senator Nick Xenophon amongst others - Cardinal George Pell remains opposed to it, citing the events as historic and not systemic. Victims and their families deserve more than this. Police who investigate cases and prosecutors who try to have them heard deserve more than this. And decent, good priests who contribute to our communities also derseve to have the marks of a tarnished brush removed, once and for all. On a different note, this week we’ve brought you the story of Kelly Taylor, whose two-year-old son, Jaise, died after falling into a pool while the family was on holidays at Port Stephens in 2010. Kelly’s story is incredibly sad, but what she has decided to do since her personal tragedy - campaigning to have laws around pool safety compliance strengthened and supporting families who are going through a similar situation - is inspiring. You’ll fi nd Kelly’s uplifting story on page 7.
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his Saturday, skaters, scooter and bike riders will take to the half-pipes to compete in the third annual Youth Off The Streets Skate Competition at Kurri Kurri’s Margaret Johns Skate Park. Having recently undergone a massive refurbishment, the park will host the competition, which will see it used for a whole community event for the fi rst time. Program Manager of Youth Off The Streets Hunter Valley Outreach, Jennifer Jackson, said organisers were expecting a record number of entries into the event because of the new skate park, with competitors coming from as far as the Central Coast. “Skating is a popular activity for young people in the Hunter Valley region and the Skate Competition is an opportunity for Youth Off The Streets to support the
interests and skills of the youth in the area,” Ms Jackson said. “It’s all about engaging young people in positive achievements and helping them to build self-esteem and confidence.” The Skate Competition will run from 10:30am-4:30pm and competitors can register for the beginners, intermediate and advanced levels on the day. The free event will include a complementary BBQ, circus activities, break dancing performances and a scooter exhibition of pro riders care of MUTTS Scooters. Youth Off The Streets also runs a successful Outreach program in Kurri Kurri every Friday from 5.30pm-9pm at Margaret Johns Skate Park. The Program invites young people to participate in positive activities, including sports, crafts, group activities and regular BBQ’s, in a safe and supervised environment. For more information, visit www. youthoff thestreets.com.au.
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aitland City Council has once again thrown its support behind International Men’s Day and will host an event at Town Hall on Monday. Th is year’s theme is health, with an aim to help men and boys live longer, happier and healthier lives through improving men’s life expectancy, mental health and education, tackling tolerance of violence against men and boys and promoting fathers and male role models. Councillor Philip Penfold played a key role in getting the fi rst International Men’s Day event up and running in Maitland in 2009. He said International Men’s Day draws attention to men’s issues that may otherwise be overlooked. “Men tend not to put their hand up about issues so they often go unnoticed,” he said. “Men have their own set of issues, including both mental and general health and it’s important to raise awareness around those issues.” Th is year, the event will include an information session on the Healthy Dads Healthy Kids program and a key note address from the program team leader, Professor Philip Morgan, an authority on nutrition and physical health at the
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MAITLAND MATTERS by Maitland City Council Mayor, Cr Peter Blackmore
Timely safety advice ahead of the festive season
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ast week I was fortunate enough to attend the Seniors’ Forum in East Maitland, organised by Federal Member for the Hunter, Joel Fitzgibbon. I must extend my praise to Joel, as I found it to be a very beneficial event, offering advice not just relevant to seniors but to the entire community. Inspector Brian Tracey from Hunter Local Area Command spoke to the group about safety and I found his advice to be particularly timely as we head into the busy Christmas season. While it’s not something any of us like to think about, crime rates do go up over holiday periods and many of us tend to leave ourselves open to opportunistic thefts while we’re preoccupied trying to organise the family and get the shopping done. One simple tip is to lock your doors while driving, as many of us dump our belongings on the front seat while we drive and don’t think about the potential risks when we pull up at
traffic lights. Another simple one – and one we hear all the time – is to not leave valuables in the car at shopping centres. At Christmas time, many people buy expensive gifts for their families – iPods, computers, jewellery – and unload them on the backseat before heading back to do the groceries. If there is no other option but to keep these items in the car, lock them securely in the boot where they can’t be seen by people passing by. Another circumstance Inspector Tracey spoke about was women putting their purses in shopping trolleys while out shopping. The safest place for your purse is on your person. All the advice he gave seemed so simple, yet we tend to let our personal security slide while we’re busy with other things. So take the time to consider yourself while Christmas shopping this year.
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ith bric-a-brac, goods and week providing food, washing and food food stalls, live music and preparation facilities. entertainment for the The Sugarvalley Spring Fair is on this kids, there’s something Sunday, November 18 from 10am-2pm at for everyone at Sunday’s Sugarvalley 65 Carrington Street, West Wallsend. Spring Fair. For more information, call 4953 1667. The brainchild of the Sugarvalley Neighbourhood Centre, the Spring Fair is about creating community awareness for the centre’s work, raising money for new kitchen facilities for the community and hosting a fun day out. Centre organisers are encouraging people from around the Hunter to head to West Wallsend on Sunday to check it out. “Yes, absolutely everyone is welcome at the fair,” said Community Worker, Jodie Ryan. “We’re only 15 minutes from town, which isn’t far at all, so we’re encouraging everyone to come along,” she said. Representatives from NSW Home Power Save will be there on the day to advise people on how to reduce power bills, and can also book people in for a free energy assessment of their homes. The not-for-profit neighbourhood centre, which is funded by the Department of Community Services, There’s plenty for the kids to do at the Sugarvalley Spring Fair helps around 100 people each
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“Supervision is the key” Appeal for vigilance around pools LOUISE BOURKE
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elly Taylor took her eyes off her 2-year-old son, Jaise, for only 90 seconds. But that was all it took for the toddler to enter a non-compliant pool enclosure in the rented holiday accommodation in Anna Bay, fi nd his way into the pool and tragically, drown. “I blame myself every day for my son’s death,” Ms Taylor told the Post. “I’m his mum and I should have protected him.” Jaise was rushed to John Hunter Hospital – the same hospital where he was born – and was on life support for two days before he died. Since Jaise’s death in 2010, Ms Taylor has turned her family’s personal tragedy into something with positive outcomes for the community, campaigning for tighter compliancy controls for backyard swimming pools in the NSW Swimming Pools Act. Recently, Local Government Minister, Don Page, announced changes to the legislation, passed last month, which will require properties with a swimming pool be inspected and registered as
compliant before the property can be sold or leased. While happy with the improvements to the law, Ms Taylor would like to see further revisions to circumvent the existing requirement for people to selfcertify their backyard pools. “Currently, pool owners must selfcertify that their pool meets the safety standards,” she said. “It doesn’t make sense – we don’t do registration checks on our cars because we’re not experts. “Th is needs to change,” she said. Ms Taylor is now working with Hannah’s Foundation, a QLD-based registered charity and support service for families who have lost children due to drowning, to raise awareness about water safety. She is also hoping to train as a safety compliance officer. On the eve of the summer swimming season, Ms Taylor is warning parents and carers to be vigilant. “Supervision is the key,” she said. “CPR is all well and good, but we want to get to a point where we don’t need to rely on it at all.” For more information about Hannah’s Foundation, head to www. hannahsfoundation.org.
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Refining moments Transpacific marks 100 million litres of oil produced
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unter MP, Joel Fitzgibbon, and Maitland Mayor, Peter Blackmore, joined the celebrations at Transpacific Refi ners (TPR) last week, when the facility marked the milestone event of 100 million litres of base oil having been produced. Transpacific Industrials Managing Director, Anthony Roderick, said the Rutherford refi nery was a world class operation, producing base oils for lubricants and industrial applications. “The process undertaken here at the refi nery completes the base oil recycling loop, by returning a non-renewable resource (mineral oil) to its original use,” Mr Roderick said. “In providing a true closed loop recycling system, we are in turn delivering exceptional environmental outcomes with a substantially smaller carbon footprint than virgin oil manufacture,” he said. The TPR Rutherford Refi nery currently produces approximately 22 million litres of base oil every year, with this expected to increase to over 35 million litres over the next twelve months. TPR Manager, Ray Carson, praised local staff for their hard work and contribution to the milestone. “Local personnel operating the site have been instrumental in reaching today’s milestone and it is without doubt a credit to their hard work and dedication,” Mr Carson said. “We employ 25 local personnel on site and I am proud to say that the TPR Rutherford team not only exemplify Transpacific’s ‘safety fi rst’ culture on site, but extend this beyond our gates.”
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senior police investigator with 35 years policing experience has upped his efforts to have the Premier, Barry O’Farrell, to listen to the needs of victims and survivors of church sexual abuse and establish a Royal Commission. In a statement published last week, Detective Chief Inspector Peter Fox exposed the frustration felt by police and prosecutors at the lack of justice for victims. “I can testify from my own experience that the church covers up, silences victims, hinders police investigations, alerts offenders, destroys evidence and moves priests to protect the good name of the church,” Detective Chief Inspector Fox wrote. “The whole system needs to be exposed; the clergy covering up these crimes must to be brought to justice and the network protecting paedophile priests dismantled. “There should be no place for evil or its guardians to hide.” NSW Greens MP and Justice Spokesperson, David Shoebridge, said Detective Chief Inspector Fox “deserves to be listened to”. “Peter Fox has been at the coal face of police investigations of clerical abuse in the Hunter and Maitland region for decades and knows fi rsthand how the Church has evaded responsibility, failed to co-operate with police and betrayed victims and their families. “To date, the Premier has sought to avoid establishing a Royal Commission in NSW on the basis that
there were existing police prosecutions on foot which a separate inquiry may cut across. It is now clear that this excuse is without merit.”
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and thorough inquiry. Cardinal George Pell has said there is no need for a Royal Commission, as the abuse was “historical” and not systemic.
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he Australian Diabetes Council has released new research that maps the number of Australian women who have gestational diabetes (GDM) across NSW. These new local statistics were released ahead of World Diabetes Day on Wednesday, November 14. The research found that Western Sydney shows the highest number of women who have been registered with gestational diabetes, with Liverpool ranked at the top of the list with 221 cases. Maitland came in at number 48 on the list, with 36 people registered with the condition. Australian mothers with gestational diabetes (GDM) are 50 per cent more likely than average to develop type 2 diabetes within 10-20 years if they don’t maintain a healthy lifestyle. Other complications arise from GDM as babies born to mothers who develop this type of diabetes may also be at an increased risk of future health problems such as obesity and type 2 diabetes. Australian Diabetes CEO, Nicola A. Stokes, said that expectant mothers could protect their own future by remembering to continue to follow a healthy lifestyle once their child is born. “Gestational diabetes can lead to complications during pregnancy and childbirth, and it is vital that pregnant women identify and manage any risks associated with the condition,” she said. “The good news is that managing healthy lifestyles can significantly reduce the risk of developing diabetes complications.” For more information, visit www. australiandiabetescouncil.com.
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Landcare ambassador, Catriona Rowntree, with young Backyard Challenge entrants
Snap to it: Backyard photo competition closing soon
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here’s less than three weeks for budding Hunter photographers to snap to it and submit their photos and videos of their backyard into the Yates Junior Landcare Backyard Challenge competition. With this year’s theme, ‘How does your backyard grow?’, Landcare ambassadors Catriona Rowntree and Jack Thompson and a panel of judges will be looking for unique, creative shots of Australian backyards. Entries have come in from across the country, including the Hunter region, and include photos of flowers, invasive weeds and dry dams, as well as videos of aquaponic veggie gardens. Ambassador, Catriona Rowntree, is
encouraging young people under 16 to enter the competition, which helps them learn more about their local environment. “I’d love it if all those budding young photographers and fi lm-makers out there would grab a camera, get creative and share with the nation their gorgeous backyard,” she said. Entries for the Challenge must be submitted online by 5pm, Monday, November, 26 with winners in each of the four categories to receive a new Canon DSLR camera along with a Yates and Junior Landcare prize pack. To submit an entry or for further information, visit: www. juniorlandcarechallenge.com.au.
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Attack on asthma: New trial to look at diet link
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dults with asthma are being invited to take part in a Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) trial investigating how dietary factors impact on asthma symptoms and response to medication. Study participants will have their asthma reviewed and their diet analysed by a qualified dietician. University of Newcastle researcher, Professor Peter Gibson, said researchers will examine the relationship between medications for asthma treatment, dietary intake, appetite, bone density and body composition. “Right now we are looking at how a commonly used asthma treatment affects appetite, dietary intake, body weight and bone density,” Professor
Gibson said. “We are also investigating the benefits of anti-inflammatory treatment for asthma.” Participants will be among the fi rst to take advantage of the new facilities at the HMRI. “The new facility at HMRI not only offers a way of testing new treatments but it also presents researchers with a way to assess many different aspects of asthma, including lung function, lung volume, inflammation, and related conditions such as problems with the nose and other diseases,” Professor Gibson said. Sufferers who are interested in being involved can contact the HMRI Respiratory Research Department via www.asthma@newcastle.edu.au or by calling 4042 0116.
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Positive living: Seniors’ forum offers useful advice TRICIA MOROSIN
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ederal Member for the Hunter, Joel Fitzgibbon, last week hosted a Positive Living and Lifestyle forum for East Maitland’s seniors community. Around 60 people, including Mayor of Maitland, Peter Blackmore, attended the event. It follows a similar forum in Kurri Kurri last August, which also provided information on a wide range of issues affecting seniors, including tips for how to have a positive, safe and healthy lifestyle. Mr Fitzgibbon said he was pleased with the response from East Maitland seniors. “My Seniors’ Forums have been enormously successful and I am very grateful to all those who have given their time to be guest speakers,” Mr Fitzgibbon said.
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Hunter MP, Joel Fitzgibbon, and Mayor, Peter Blackmore, at the seniors’ forum
“Information is power and in an increasingly complex world, it’s so important to keep up to date.” Some of the topics covered on the day included how to have a healthy heart, organising wills and power of attorney, fi nancial services advice from Centrelink, and home security tips from Inspector Brian Tracey of Central Hunter Local Area Command. Cr Blackmore said he found the forum “very beneficial, offering information not only important to seniors but to a number of groups in the community,” he said. “I found Inspector Brian Tracey’s speech on safety to be particularly valuable as he gave tips to increase personal security of both yourself and your belongings. “He alerted the participants’ attention to opportunistic thieves who may take advantage of people while shopping or behind the wheel, which will be very relevant as we head into the festive season.”
Water watch: Tips for conserving water
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protect the quality of the local water supply, which include cleaning up animal droppings and litter to avoid it being washed down the drain and contaminating water ways; avoiding applying fertiliser when rain is forecast; washing cars on the lawn to fi lter nutrients and oils from the water before it reaches storm water drains; sweeping grass clippings and leaves off paths rather than allowing them to blow or wash down the storm water drain; and providing off-stream watering for livestock. Council also advises residents not to tip chemicals or unused paints into the gutter or drain. National Water Week, which ran late last month, encourages the community to start thinking about their personal water use and the implementation of water saving measures. For more information about how to conserve water, visit www. environment.nsw.gov.au/watersaving/ tips.htm.
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aitland residents are being reminded to play their part in conserving water following National Water Week and ahead of summer. Manager Development and Environment, David Simm, said it is the responsibility of everyone to conserve and protect our local water supply. “We all rely on water for washing, drinking and for recreational activities like gardening and swimming,” he said. “To make sure the water supply is of high quality and plentiful for everyone, there are a number of measures that we can easily put in place in our homes. “We recommend people install water saving showerheads, take shorter showers, install rainwater tanks for gardening, use timed sprinklers for lawns, use a bucket rather than hose to wash the car and put washing machines and dishwashers on the ecofriendly setting.” Mr Simms highlighted further measures residents can take to
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Pool of talent: Kurri muso a finalist in national contest LOUISE BOURKE
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urri Kurri’s own Melody Pool is set to hit the big time after being named as a fi nalist in the Telstra Road to Discovery music development program. The 21-year-old singer-songwriter is competing against other talented musicians for a 12-month music mentorship, a showcase gig at the worldrenowned Americana Festival, local gigs in Australia and New Zealand as well as fi nancial assistance. Excited by the nomination, Ms Pool said she was pleased to be recognised for her music. “I think it’s just nice, for a shy person like me to get a bit of recognition and to
know that it’s based on talent,â€? she said. “I don’t really know how to describe my style of music‌I like to make sure I’m genreless, so that I don’t have a limit on what I do. “I guess you could say it’s folk/country, that’s the kind of music that inspires me.â€? Ms Pool has recently returned from Tennessee, where she recorded her debut album to be released in February next year. “[Recording the album] was fantastic,â€? she said. “We recorded it in six days and tracked it live, so it sounded like a band.â€? Next for the talented musician is a music boot camp as part of the Road to Discovery competition. If successful, she’ll secure a spot at the 2013 Tamworth Country Music Festival in January.
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to deal with alone and can only be effectively tackled if we work together with shared goals and strategies.� Ms Hooke said the plan “looks substantially different� to the current catchment action plan developed in 2006. “Revisiting the catchment action plan six years on has given everyone a chance to assess our achievements, refocus on the big issues that concern us all, and agree on the types of things we can do to achieve positive outcomes. “Specific local actions will be identified in implementation plans developed once the plan is adopted by the NSW Government.� The Draft Catchment Action Plan 2013-2023 is on public exhibition until November 30. The fi nal plan will be submitted to the Minister for Primary Industries for approval in early 2013. Download the draft plan from the CMA’s website at www.hcr.cma.nsw. gov.au and provide feedback direct via an online survey or in writing. Hard copies of the exhibition document will be available. For more information on the upgraded catchment action plan, contact 4930 1030 or email hcrcap@cma.nsw.gov.au.
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he Hunter Central Rivers Catchment Management Authority (CMA) is seeking feedback on a major new collaborative plan for managing the region’s natural systems over the coming decade. Hunter Central Rivers CMA chair, Susan Hooke, said the upgraded plan takes a coordinated and strategic approach to improving how all levels of government, industry and community manage the region’s natural systems. The plan includes goals for improving land and soil, biodiversity, air, fresh water, estuary and marine environments, community wellbeing and economic prosperity. “Th is is a vitally important document for landholders, community groups and individuals, all levels of government and industries involved in managing natural systems in the Hunter-Central Rivers region, and the CMA is very keen to hear what they think about it,� Ms Hooke said. “The plan is based on extensive consultation on how best to tackle the big issues and challenges of natural resource management over the coming decade. “It reinforces that the issues affecting our natural systems are too big for one group or individual or government
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he man behind such folk-rock classics as ‘The Needle and the Damage Done’, ‘Heart of Gold’, ‘Cinnamon Girl’ and ‘Hey Hey My My (Into The Black), Bernard Shakey – perhaps better known as Neil Young – will be heading back to Australia next year, with a special Day on The Green show in the offing. To make things even more tantalising, Young will be bringing his legendary backing band, Crazy Horse (Billy Talbot, Ralph Molina and Frank ‘Poncho’ Sampedro) along for the ride and for those of you that are familiar with such albums as ‘Zuma’, ‘After The Goldrush’ and the iconic live set ‘Rust Never Sleeps’ will know that this is something not to be sneezed at. This hit out will be Neil Young and Crazy Horse’s first headline tour since his 2003 tour here to support the album ‘Greendale’. While the show promises to deliver a gold rush of Young classics that have helped him
become a household name, you can also expect a healthy dose of their latest effort, ‘Psychedelic Pill’. Now, before you start bemoaning the star for playing the new tracks instead of making it just a greatest hits tour, you should know that ‘Psychedelic Pill’ is the absolute business. Without wanting to sound too hyperbolic, it could, well-andtruly, be the best thing these guys have come up with since 1990’s ‘Ragged Glory’. Also, age has not wearied these rockers, with entertainment bible, The Hollywood Reporter, recently singing the praises of an October Hollywood Bowl concert thusly – “The madefor-each other singer and band seamlessly meld old and new amid a relentless, outstanding torrent of beautiful noise.” High praise, indeed. This is definitely one for the diary. Catch Neil Young and Crazy Horse at A Day On The Green, Bimbadgen Winery on Saturday, March 9. Tickets are on sale from Monday, November 19.
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www.newcastlepost.com.au Full Moon In Taurus Opposes Sun in Scorpio
ARIES MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20
Financial matters and day-today expenses are going to be a major source of concern. It will be necessary to go over all bank statements and bills with a fi ne tooth comb as you may have forgotten to pay something important. Do your best to explain yourself fully, especially if you’re dealing with ideas that are obscure to others. It’s time for intimacy and passion so be certain to spoil that certain someone.
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The Full Moon is in your sign and this is going to make you stressed out, irritable and grumpy. Your home may resemble something of a battle field as you will fi nd it rather difficult to keep your opinions to yourself. Th is is not the ideal time to interfere in the life of others. Teamwork, co-operation and understanding are the keys to success so remember to give praise and recognition where it is warranted.
GEMINI MAY 22 TO JUNE 21
The Sun is in your solar house of work and duty for the next month and therefore this is an ideal time to focus on improving your position at work and for getting all those chores done. If you have been feeling off colour, the planets will help you to get back to full health once more and to work on improving your diet. It will be necessary for you to get adequate rest otherwise you are going to feel run down.
CANCER JUNE 22 TO JULY 22
Th is is the ideal time to make improvements to your home you may even fi nd yourself developing an interest in antiques or fi nd ways of restoring pre - loved furniture. Romance is in the air and if you’re foot loose and fancy free, you will attract some welcome attention. However, you must be careful of how you deal with certain friendships as other people are likely to be going through a difficult time.
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Family feuds can be resolved and you will fi nd an increasing contentment in your own surroundings. Th is should also be a period of nostalgia when happy memories come flooding back. If you’re looking for a new home then the ideal one will soon emerge. A major redefi nition of your professional or business life is going to be necessary as some major problems are going to have to be addressed.
VIRGO AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23
Th is is the start of a rather busy period in which you will be dealing with correspondence, getting on the phone, sending emails and faxes and rushing around your local neighbourhood at top speed. Your days will be fi lled with activity and you will buzzing from one job to another like a demented bee. If you are a student there may be problems with concentration so remember to read all important papers twice.
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The next month should see a rapid increase in your wealth. To make the best of this opportunity you’d better dust off the account books and take a good look at the figures. I’m certain there are expenses to be cut and savings to be made. In your personal life though you need to be careful in trying to bulldoze others into your way of thinking because you might simply cause them to become more stubborn.
SCORPIO OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22
With the Full Moon in Taurus be careful of arguments and problems in your personal life. Avoid getting involved in complicated tasks such as handyman work, or specialty cooking where you have to use electrical equipment as stupid accidents are likely. During the next month, your enthusiasm will be to the fore putting a much needed sparkle back into your personality and you’ll fi nd your popularity increases.
SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21
It is especially important that you take steps to look after your health otherwise you are going to be ill. With the planets in such a tense situation in your chart you are going to be feeling stressed out. Th is is the ideal time in which to take some time out for yourself away from all the demands of your career and family life. Going for a walk or reading a fascinating novel are ideal ways to mentally escape.
CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20
Friends are likely to have a strong influence on you during the next month and old friends that you haven’t seen for a while shall be in touch. The Sun’s harmonious angle to your sign gives an optimism and vitality to your outgoing nature. There may be some disappointments in your social life as arrangements with friends may need to be altered at the last minute so try to have a Plan B up your sleeve.
AQUARIUS JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19
Your home life is going to be rather chaotic and therefore your patience is going to be tested with certain family members. Remember to try to control your temper and count to 10 before you say anything that you will later regret. Recognition will come your way for past efforts where your work is concerned. Th is is the ideal time to look into changing careers or to make positive moves to grab your bosses attention.
PISCES FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20
Be careful of what you say as others are likely to take offence rather easily. Try to think before you open your mouth, otherwise arguments may develop rather easily. Th is would be the ideal time to have your car serviced and remember to keep an eye on the petrol gauge. Art, music, theatre, fascinating books and movies are all going to hold appeal. Also this is the ideal time to travel overseas or to explore new venues.
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Relief for period pain
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Every month I suffer from severe period pain. It gets so bad I can’t go to work. I have to take high strength pain relief tablets for a couple of days just to get through it. Is there anything I can do naturally to help? A. Yes, there is, but fi rst I would advise you to be checked for endometriosis or fibroids, as these conditions can be the cause of severe period pain. Once they have been ruled out, there are a number of diet and lifestyle changes you can make to reduce your pain: • Eat less saturated fats (e.g. meat and full-fat dairy products). • Eat more fish, nuts and seeds (especially walnuts and linseeds). These contain omega 3 fatty acids which are anti-inflammatory and will help relieve pain. • Eat more green leafy vegetables such as
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uring winter, we tend to go into exercise hibernation but now that the sun is out and the weather is warm, people tend to feel a little more motivated to hit the gym or go for a run. Exercising is hardly a time when we feel at our most fashionable and to be honest, I have never seen exercise as a time to think about what I am wearing. When I exercise, my face goes red, I sweat up a storm and I am generally looking my absolute worst, which is why my main concern with my gym wear is comfort. I always look for clothes that are baggy, that breathe and that cover up all the lumps and bumps that I may have under those clothes. However, I have noticed lately that it appears as though I have been wrong in choosing my gym wear for comfort. I am not the kind of person that will go to the gym (I
rocket, spinach and cabbage as these enhance liver clearance of excess oestrogen. • Eat more magnesium rich foods such as nuts, seeds, dried fruit, vegetables, whole grains and legumes. Magnesium works by relaxing the uterine muscle and so relieves painful cramps. • Exercise regularly – increased circulation to the pelvic region has been found to reduce period pain. • Use a hot water bottle or have a hot bath when pain is severe. • Have a massage just before or during your period. If these strategies don’t help, there are a number of herbal medicines and supplements that are very effective in eliminating period pain. Ask a naturopath or consult a pharmacists for help.
prefer to run out in the fresh air) but one glance through the window and I can see women walking on the treadmill in the shortest and tightest little shorts that you can imagine. There are men doing weights in muscle-huging singlets that show off every ripple perfectly, and in some cases, not so perfectly. Here was I under the impression that skin tight clothing was reserved for sprinters and athletics stars, but perhaps I was wrong. Maybe this type of clothing is more comfortable than my baggy gym wear. For some people, exercise is about fitness and health but for others, fashion has begun to creep in, too. I highly doubt that skin tight shorts are comfortable but designers such as Lorna Jane have developed ranges of gym wear to give exercise a fashionable side. Ladies know that we make
sacrifices for fashion (think of those stilettos you have), but I am yet to be convinced that comfort when exercising should be sacrificed. I do love fashion and I love to shop for the latest trends but as hard as I may try, I just can’t bring myself to put fashion and exercise on the same wavelength. For me, they are two things that will never work together. I will continue to exercise in my baggy shorts and oversized t-shirt because I believe that gym wear should be about comfort – shouldn’t it?
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Maitland Indoor Sports Centre, Rutherford. 4966 2238 or 4933 1885. Family History: Maitland & District Society open Wed & Saturday 9.30am – 3pm Maitland Heritage Research Centre 17 Lindesay St East Maitland. 4905 1878(Wed-Sat) 4937 5301(AH) or mdgs01@tpg.com.au. Gems: Hunter Valley Gemology Club, Wed, 9am to 3pm, Tues, 7pm and Sun 12pm to 5pm. 1 Maize St, East Maitland. 4932 3130. Girls’ Brigade: Tues, 6.15pm to 8pm, Maitland Church of Christ. 4987 3301. Grossman House: Friends of Grossman House, Church St, 4th Mon, 5pm. 4933 6452. Grow: GROW Worldwide Australian Mental Heath Group, Maitland meets Mon 10.30am at Rutherford Community Centre, Arthur St, Rutherford. 1800 558 268. Investors Club: Meetings and information about property investing held monthly at Charlestown, Kahibah, Raymond Terrace and East Maitland. 4942 3009 or 0409 423 020. Kiwanis: East Maitland. 1st and 3rd Mon, Bank Hotel, Melbourne Street, East Maitland. info@eastmaitlandkiwanis.org. LETS: Local Exchange Trading System – exchange a wide variety of goods and services. 0407 945 401. Maitland and District Historical Society: 1st, 3rd Tue 3 Cathedral St, Maitland. maitlandhistorical@gmail.om or 0438 623 299. Maitland Bereaved by Suicide Support Group: 4th Thurs month at 7pm, Real Life Church Cinema Complex Ken Tubman Dr Maitland. 0407001525. Maitland Creative Writers: East Maitland Library, 2nd Saturday from 10am. 4988 6988. Markets: Raymond Terrace 3rd Saturday from 9am-12pm Hunter Street, Raymond Terrace (by the river). 0412 721 723. Maitland Women’s Cancer Support Group: Third Monday, St Christopher’s Anglican Church Hall, Rutherford. 4930 1792. Mediation: Unifam counselling and mediation for families experiencing family law disputes. 4943 9186. Medieval Dance Classes: Maitland and Newcastle. 4936 6220. Meditation For All: Introductory & Continuing Courses, including courses for those with cancer and other life threatening diseases. Jane, 4934 2327. Mental health support, education and resource groups: Newcastle, Cessnock, Morisset, Maitland, Raymond Terrace and Nelson Bay. 4960 3225 or email nadine@sfnsw.org.au. Morpeth CWA: Meeting 2nd Fri, School of Arts hall, High Street Morpeth from 10am. 4932 7451. Morpeth Uniting Church Friendship group: Meets fortnightly for singing and entertainment followed by afternoon tea. 4933 1017. Music: Walka Water Works, Sun, 1pm to 4pm. 0407 919 821 or 4930 7598. National Service: Maitland and District National Service and Combined Forces Association of Australia, East
4990 4581. Maitland. Easts Leisure & Golf Club, East Maitland, Tues, 7pm. 4955 8286. VIEW: Maitland Club, 4th Wed, East Maitland Bowling Club, 10am. 4933 5749. Beresfield Club 1st Wed, Beresfield Bowling Club 10.30am. Hoy morning 3rd Wed Beresfield Seniors Hall 10am. 4966 4649. Yacht: Southern Cross Model Club, Sun, 12pm Walka Water Works. 4932 8948. PARENTING Dads in Distress: Mon, 7.30pm, St Paul’s Church Hall. 0427 330 771. East Maitland Pine Tree GAPS Support group: (Grandparents as Parents Support) Tue during school terms 10am-12pm. St Peters’ Youth Centre, East Maitland. 4933 6662. Lone Fathers Association: 4932 5549 or lonefathers. com.au. MyTime Woodberry: A program for parents and carers of children 0-16 years with a disability or chronic medical condition. Tues, 10am to 12pm. FREE sessions are held at Woodberry Public School at the Place of Friends. 0407 556 854 or 4964 2174. Playconnect Raymond Terrace: A play-based learning opportunity for children six and under with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or like symptoms. Thurs, 9.30am to 11.30 am. Irrawang Public School. 0417 500 886 or 4987 4666. Playgroups: Allergy Aware Playgroup Tue 9.30am-11.30am during school terms. Ashtonfield CommunityHall. 0405 420 011.Ashtonfield Shamrocks Playgroup, Thurs 10am to 12pm and 12pm to 2pm, 1800 171 882. Bolwarra, Wed, 10am to 12pm, St Augustine’s Hall, 4930 3388. East Maitland Playgroup, Tues 10am to 12pm, Tenambit Community Hall, 4933 5272. Kupcakes Disability Integrated Playtime, 10am to 12pm, East Maitland Uniting Church, 4933 2602 or 4995 6041. Little Fish Playschool, Wed, 9.30am to 11.30am, Presbyterian Church Hall, George St, East Maitland, 0421 934 884. Maitland Playgroup, Guides Hall, St Andrews St, Maitland Thurs 10am to 12pm, 4932 9974 or 0423 618 175. Metford Community Playgroup, Wed, 10am to 12pm, Metford Community Hall, 4934 6654 or 4932 1771. Metford/Ashtonfield Mums and Tots, Mon, 10am to 12pm, Metford Community Hall, 4934 4268. Mini Muzos Playgroup, Tues, 10am to 12pm, the Salvation Army youth hall, 1a Bunning Ave, Rutherford 4932 6682. St Peter’s Playtime, East Maitland, Fri, 10am to 12pm, 4934 3431. Morpeth Uniting Church Mon 10-11.30am Church hall cnr High and Cumberland Streets Morpeth. 4933 6653. If you know of something going on in Maitland or surrounding areas, please contact us at least two weeks before the date of publication. This is a free community calendar and is for not-for-profit and community organisations. Strict guidelines apply to inclusion in this section. Write to us at The Post PO Box 2321, Dangar, NSW 2309 or email stephen@newcastlepost.com.au.
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determined Jets team managed to hold on in the dying minutes of Saturday’s clash with the Western Sydney Wanderers to come away with the three points. The dramatic fi nal minutes saw Jets substitute, Jacob Pepper, sent off with his second yellow card in the 89th minute, and what followed was a steadfast team effort, with everyone, including Emile Heskey, chipping in in defence. The Wanderers started strong when Joe Gibbs put the home side ahead before the Jets responded in the 28th minute through Ryan Griffiths. Griffiths and James Brown were involved in some slick build-up play on the edge of the area before the ball was sent wide to Scott Neville. Neville’s pin-point cross from the right wing picked out Griffiths, who had continued his run into the box before glancing a classy header into the bottom corner. The Jets hit the front in the 38th minute when Heskey found the net, thanks to a Craig Goodwin cross from the left wing that found the marquee import at the near post, completing his fi fth goal of the season.
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Following the half time break, it was the Wanderers who came out swinging, forcing Jets keeper, Mark Birighitti, to make a pair of stunning reflex saves, fi rst to deny Gibbs and later Shinji Ono.
Th is defensive effort kept up until the fi nal whistle, handing Newcastle the hard-fought victory. The Jets will take on the Wellington Phoenix at home this Sunday. Kick off is 3pm.