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facelift for court Around $1.1 million will be spent on a range of upgrades for the Maitland courthouse to revamp the 117- year-old heritage-listed building. The new funding, which was announced last week, will pay for the replacement of the roof, carpet and underground pipes and upgrade the air conditioning. Improvements to disabled access and fire safety and aesthetic works are also part of the planned works.
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he first of the candidates debates took place at the National Press Club in Canberra on Sunday evening. While, as usual, people have apportioned victory to both candidates, I don’t think either leader came out on top. As both prime-ministerial hopefuls said much the same things we’ve been hearing from them every day of the campaign, let’s instead look at a few off the stranger moments of Sunday’s talkfest to try and make sense of them. Or just to relive the fabulous awkwardness. Like those naughty English batsmen who use silicon tape to avoid a dismissal, Rudd was accused of cheating during the proceedings by having notes. This is because both candidates had agreed to a set of rules, which stipulated that while they could have a pen and paper on their lecterns, they were not permitted to bring notes into the debate. Mr Rudd also tripped up over the question of whether he would commit to building a second airport in Sydney, palming the question off to his minister (something he
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has form in doing at his recent press conferences) and telling Sydneysiders that there are other cities in Australia besides theirs. Cue crickets. Mr Abbott also had his share of weird moments. A strange gesture at the end of his opening comments was squirm-worthy, as was a peal of his signature laughter, which could be heard loud and clear despite the fact that his microphone was turned off at the time. He was also light on detail on how the Coalition will fund much of its promises, a criticism that has dogged him throughout the campaign, and one that he failed to adequately address, again. It all finished with a strange handshake that, much like the debate, never seemed to end. *** It’s with sadness that I let you know that I will be leaving the Post. I have loved the opportunity to head up this newspaper and work with the wonderful team, and I’d like to sincerely thank all of you, our readers and advertisers, for embracing our paper. The Post will continue to be the your source of independent community news.
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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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Barnaby Joyce urges voters to dump Labor during his visit to Maitland Melissah Comber
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griculture and private enterprise were on the agenda when Nationals candidate for New England, Barnaby Joyce, hosted a public forum at Maitland Town Hall last Friday. Mr Joyce, who has relinquished his Queensland Senate seat to run for the House of Representatives in the NSW seat of New England that has been vacated by independent Tony Windsor, hosted the forum as part of a two-day tour of the region in support of Hunter Nationals candidate, Michael Johnsen. Mr Joyce spoke of his desire for himself and Mr Johnsen to hold the seats in the neighbouring electorates, to find projects in the region that he can become involved with, and for the Coalition to hold every seat along the New England Highway, which runs from Hexham to Yarraman, near Toowoomba. “We have an opportunity to make political history here,” he said. “I get a distinct feeling that [Hunter residents] are being taken for granted. “We wouldn’t have an agricultural or a coal industry with the Hunter.” When the floor was opened, Mr Joyce fielded questions about the food crisis, coal seam gas and the loss of private land, which he repeatedly brought back to farming.
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“I have a problem with the loss of private land to overseas interests. If we can’t look after our farmers, how can we look after ourselves?” Although the assembled crowd mostly agreed with Mr Joyce’s points, he was challenged on perceived party hypocrisy
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by younger members of the audience, with particular reference to the National Broadband Network. “You say you are standing up for regional Australia,” one man, identified only as Don from Tamworth, said. “How can the Nationals stand in the way of something
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ere you go! The campaign trail... how do I describe it to you? It’s exhausting, frustrating and a highly stage-managed affair every step of the way. If you weren’t aware, each party organises campaign buses or planes to move the media around. It would be impossible to cover the campaign any other way. Tax payers don’t pay for it, the costs are split between the media organisations and it would cost an absolute fortune to do it any other way. This vital transport is never ready on time; each election it’s like the incumbent party surprise themselves by calling an election. That means for the better part of the first week we’ve been flying on military aircraft, cargo planes, essentially the C-17 Globe Master and C-130 Hercules – yep, the ones they carry troops to war in. For the first week I’ve joined the Abbott circus. The Opposition Leader started with his familiar mantra, again promising to repeal the carbon tax, even going so far as to warn the department of Prime Minister and Cabinet that it would be his first order of business on day one of a Coalition Government. It was an unorthodox start and perhaps a little boring. That was until day three, when Mr Abbott and his Shadow Treasurer
Joe Hockey announced a 1.5 per cent cut in company tax from 30 per cent to 28.5 per cent. The Coalition didn’t announce any new savings measures to pay for it. I’m not sure it will go down well with a cynical electorate already worried about the nation’s finances.
It was more a message to the corporate community concerned about the cost of Tony Abbott’s Paid Parental Leave (PPL) scheme. This tax cut will even out any impost suffered by the top 3,200 companies saddled with the cost of the PPL.
It’s likely to be the most expensive pledge of the campaign, at a cost of at least $5 billion over the four years of the budget. Without specific savings measures announced along side it, I’m not sure the Coalition’s sales pitch to voters was the best one. On the other side, Kevin Rudd picked a fight with Rupert Murdoch after the The Daily Telegraph produced a front page headline calling on voters to ‘Kick this mob out’. Mr Rudd used one of his campaign media conferences to take this swipe: “I think he has made it fairly clear through one of his newspapers that he doesn’t really like us and would like to give us the old heave-ho and get his mate Mr Abbott in”. Let’s not forget that in 2007 the Telegraph endorsed Rudd over Howard. Special mention should also go to the Liberal candidate for Greenway, James Diaz. He wasn’t able to tell Channel 10 reporter John Hill what the Coalition’s asylum seeker policies involve and he didn’t know that a levy on companies is being proposed to pay for the Paid Parental Leave scheme. Not a good look, especially as he brandished the ‘Real Solutions’ booklet for the cameras. All part of the rough and ready ride of the first weeks of an election campaign.
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MICHAEL JOHNSEN
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MR Johnsen has lived in the Hunter since 1986, working as a dairy hand before opening a financial planning business in 2001. He served as mayor of the Upper Hunter Shire Council in 2009 and has been an active member of The Nationals for 22 years. Mr Johnsen’s campaign will focus on regional jobs and development, and rebuilding industry.“We rely on mining for thousands of jobs, for investment and money injected into our local economy.”
RICHARD STRETTON
CHRISTIAN DEMOCRATIC PARTY Mr Stretton has previously lived in the NT, WA and Victoria before settling in the Upper Hunter in 1996. He describes himself as a ‘blue collar Australian’, having worked as a plant mechanic, serving with the Australian Army and being a small business owner. Mr Stretton believes that Australia is in moral and social decline. “The biggest threat to our Defence Force is the social decline that is sweeping our nation as a whole.”
DAVID ATWELL
Mr Fitzgibbon has been member for the Hunter since 1996. He previously worked as an auto-electrician and ran his own small business. During his time in office has served as the Minister for Defense and the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. He supports local growers, but believes foreign investment has helped the industry. “I am a believer in competition, in the market, and that we should embrace foreign investment.”
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JENNIFER STEFANAC PALMER UNITED PARTY
Ms Stefanac has worked as an Aboriginal Child Protection Caseworker for the NSW Department of Family and Community Services for the past seven years. She is currently studying a Bachelor of Arts in Australian politics, Aboriginal studies and human rights. Prior to her candidacy in the 2013 Federal election for the Palmer United Party, Ms Stefanac has previously run for the Senate.
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Mr Atwell is a resident of Cessnock, where he runs a pet photography business. He is currently the Vice-President of the Society of Companion Animal Rescuers, and volunteers for Landcare. Mr Atwell wants to ensure animal welfare and is an activist against Coal Seam Gas. “More has to be done, not only for the workers exposing their health to this industry, but the overall burden, which the communities of the Hunter have to endure.”
Ms Lawler was born and raised in Maitland, where she later ran a transport business with her husband. She has run for both the House of Representatives and the NSW Legislative Assembly several times since 1998. Ms Lawler says that her business experience as well as her childhood on a dairy and crop farm gives her a “sound understanding of how real economy works”.
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unter River Community School in East Maitland will be furthering its ability to foster a rounded education to students with moderate to severe disability thanks to a special gift from Variety. The charity has donated a 22-seater Mitsubishi Rosa Sunshine Coach to the school to help increase the school’s mobility. Replacing the previous Variety Sunshine Coach donated back in 2003, the new bus will be used by Hunter River Community School for community access to carry out many different school activities such as shopping excursions, sporting programs including ten pin bowling, riding for the disabled and sailability, as well as their very special annual outing to Sydney to attend the Variety Children’s Christmas Party. Principal Ian Hughes said that having a Variety Sunshine Coach “is invaluable”. “Without it, we simply could not afford a coach and would be unable to give the students the many different opportunities that they experience in the community. “The children love the ‘shiny new bus’ and are thankful that they can continue to go to ‘fun places’.” The bus brings the total number funded nationally by Variety to 1,246.
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unique partnership that will create pathways for sportspeople on and off the field is at the centre of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Newcastle Knights and Hunter TAFE, signed by Knights CEO, Matt Gidley, and Hunter TAFE Institute Director, Phil Cox, earlier this month. The MOU is the first of its kind in Australia and will see the development of a Specialist Education and Sports Performance Hub that will deliver ongoing vocational education and training to Knights’ players that are trying to complete their studies while balancing their rugby league commitments. Knights CEO, Matt Gidley, believes it is important for the Knights to provide better ways for young athletes to access on and off the field skills. “We have been working informally with Hunter TAFE for some time, but this partnership now opens the doors to a multitude of career choices and skills options for our players,” Mr Gidley said. “It is important for us to ensure that players have all the skills they need to be successful in whatever they pursue now and into the future.” Hunter TAFE Institute Director Phil Cox said that Institute is well equipped to work with the Knights to provide the right skills for their players. “We will also be providing media training and presentation skills courses,” Mr Cox said.
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to be on full display when Strong brings his Commitments show to Newcastle in celebration of the film’s 22-year milestone. While the rest of the original Commitments band will not be joining Strong this time around, he said the eightpiece band he will be bringing with him is quite a formidable soul outfit and that all of the Commitments territory will be covered in the show. While Strong says the film’s success still takes him by surprise, he put it down to the fact that it was full of relatable songs and characters. “The music was really honest music and they were already classics by the time we got around to doing them. Also, I really think people, particularly in Ireland, related to the struggle of the band. Ireland was a pretty bleak place to be at the time, the economy was quite screwed up and the working class were trying really hard to make ends meet – I guess the movie just made people feel good, which is what soul is all about.” Catch Andrew Strong: The Commitments at the Small Ballroom on Thursday, August 29.
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hen Andrew Strong first signed on to play long-haired and mutton-chopped frontman Deco Cuffe in the Alan Parkerhelmed film, ‘The Commitments’, about the eponymous Irish soul band that could, based on a short story by Roddy Doyle, he knew that there was a fair amount of gold in those pages. But he never imagined the film would become the cult behemoth it eventually did, let alone being voted the best Irish film of all time. “It was a pretty amazing experience,” Strong told TE. “No-one involved really had any idea about what we had on our hands, especially me. I was 16 at the time and the last thing on my mind was having a film career. I was living in America at the time the film was released in the UK, so it was quite surreal coming back and seeing the reaction to the film.” Now, some 22 years after the film’s release, demand for the Commitments and their modern renditions of soul classics from the likes of Wilson Pickett, Sam and Dave, Little Milton and Aretha Franklin is still extremely high – a fact sure
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hen most of us think of a family reunion, images of Christmas gift giving or eating too much at a barbecue might spring to mind. The Barnes family, however, do things a little differently. They go on tour. Patriarch and no fooling Aussie music legend, Jimmy Barnes, has just kicked off his massive ‘Pleasure House’ tour and is bringing his family, including the vivacious soulstress, Mahalia, along for the ride. Mahalia, who will be performing with her band, The Soul Mates ,as well as joining Jimmy onstage, said the ‘Pleasure House’ shows are a sight to behold. “Yeah, it’s going to be amazing – a really great night of rock and roll,’ she said. “I’ll be opening the show with my band, The Soul Mates, and I’ll also be singing with dad, which is always just a fantastic experience. “On top of that, my husband, Ben, plays, and my brother Jackie plays in Dad’s band, my little sister Elly will be performing [she is one half of Evil J and Saint Cecilia] as well as [Jimmy’s brother-in-law] Diesel, so yeah, it is definitely very much a family affair.” Barnes said the opportunity to join her father on stage was something that she always jumped at. “It’s kind of hard to explain the feeling I get when singing onstage with Dad. We’ve been working together for over 16 years so everything is quite intuitive with us – there’s also something about harmonising with family, the resonance you achieve, you just can’t replicate that.” Just in time for the tour, Mahalia also teamed up with Jimmy in the studio for Barnes senior’s soon-to-be-released single, ‘Feels Right’, which also includes the formidable talents of US guitar God Joe Bonnamassa and the production stylings of legendary deskman Kevin ‘Caveman’
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Shirley (Cold Chisel, Aerosmith, Rocket from the Crypt). “The whole thing was quite surreal actually,” Barnes said. “When we decided to do the tour, Dad said that we should do a duet together and I played him ‘Feels Right’ that I had written with my husband, which Dad loved. “Anyway, we were on our way to Europe for a family do when the idea came up and Dad said, ‘let me see who is around’. He called up Kevin, who was on tour with Joe and he had one day off in Amsterdam so we flew there for the day and put the song down. It was just so amazing to see Kevin work and also just having the privilege of watching Joe do his thing.” While a recent turn on The Voice, as well as an ambassadorship for Weight Watchers has thrust her into the spotlight, Barnes is definitely no fly-by nighter. Since first appearing in the irresistibly cute kids outfit The Tin Lids, Barnes has since parlayed that early success into a career that has seen her become one of the most respected soul singers on the circuit. While she said her time on The Voice was an invaluable learning experience, she still credits her father as her biggest inspiration. “Dad is just so inspiring because, after all these years, he is still trying to learn new things about his craft and is always willing to try new things – he’s fearless. “Also, Dad has always had such a massive library of music; I mean, people know him for belting out those great Cold Chisel songs, but he’s also very much into classical, soul, and pretty much anything you can name – he was always very open with what we were all listening to as kids, too, which was and still is very encouraging.” Catch Mahalia Barnes, Jimmy Barnes, Diesel and Evil J and Saint Cecilia when the Pleasure House tour swings by Camp Shortland on Thursday, August 29. Ticket holders will have exclusive access to a free download of ‘Pleasure House’.
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Mothers need to ask for help
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ome mothers only find out the hard way that breastfeeding can be tricky to figure out. These mothers should never be afraid to seek help with getting started feeding properly. Some of us don’t get the help we need at first, maybe because of a rushed hospital stay or someone telling you, “You probably can’t breastfeed” because it’s easier for them, or maybe just not possible for them sit down, for hours sometimes, and really work with you and bub. But, there are other ways to learn how. The best advice would be to educate yourself and your partner. You will find good support from the Australian Breastfeeding Association, Midwives and Lactation Consultants and talk to all your friends and family who have successfully breastfed in the past. Just recently, another study was released which highlighted the benefits of breastfeeding not, as usual, for bub, but for mums, too. Mothers who breastfeed their children may have a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The report, published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, suggests a link
to do with certain biological effects of breastfeeding and that longer periods of breastfeeding lowered the overall risk. Previous studies have established that breastfeeding can reduce a mother’s risk of other diseases but until now, little has been done to examine the impact of breastfeeding duration on Alzheimer’s risk. Dr Molly Fox from the University of Cambridge, who led the study, said that it is “vital” that we develop “low-cost, largescale strategies to protect people against this devastating disease.” In the study, observers saw a highly significant and consistent correlation between breastfeeding and Alzheimer’s. One possible reason is that breastfeeding increases a woman’s glucose tolerance by restoring her insulin sensitivity after pregnancy. Pregnancy induces a natural state of insulin resistance and Alzheimer’s is characterised by a resistance to insulin in the brain. Over a long time, women’s bodies have evolved to breastfeed after giving birth. At any rate, the benefits of breastfeeding for you and baby are strong, so spend the time to educate yourself as much as you can, for your sake.
Overalls are making a comeback
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ou would never normally see them unless you spend plenty of time with farmers, children and the odd plumber. But if next season’s top trend predictions are correct, you’ll be seeing much more of the humble dungarees. Since the fashion industry has decided that it is time to say goodbye to winter fashions, we all have to prepare ourselves for a new season full of new trends. For spring, one of the in-between seasons, it is important that each new trend can cope with any kind of weather and all temperatures. Way back in the 1700’s, dungarees, otherwise known as overalls, were used by men to cover their clothes as they worked. They were never seen as fashionable, just functional and durable garments. In the 1960’s and 70’s they emerged as one of the top fashion trends of the time; think baggy, washed out denim worn over bright t-shirts on women with long wavy
hair and round rimmed sunglasses. They were forgotten after the reign of the hippies but now, they are once again back on the radar and about to hit a shopping centre near you. Dungarees are the perfect inbetween season garment; they cover anything, can be worn with anything, can be dressed up or down and allow an outfit to be easily modified to suit unpredictable weather. Although this very interesting and dare I say, useful, garment has never been flattering, it sure is perfect for the upcoming season and it appears as though I am not the only one who thinks it. And there is one particular style taking hold. Short, not mini, skirt dungarees, the kind I wore when I was only just walking, are going to be extremely popular this coming season. Look out for floral prints, often in pastel colours; however, I strongly advise you to take some time to think about what you wear underneath – make sure it is appropriate to avoid a disaster!
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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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March 21 to April 20
You’re going to be in very high spirits and will be able to use this trend to move the goalposts over issues that have been something of a stumbling block of late. This is an excellent time to start new projects. You will be able to be extremely creative and therefore able to make the most of what is happening in your life. Your love life is about to move into over drive and you will begin to feel childlike.
TAURUS
april 21 to may 21
The time is right to convince your partner, or family members, that you know what is best for them. If someone close to you isn’t thinking things through, it could be up to you to redress the balance. A continued reliance on your intuition is understandable at the moment as it is unlikely to let you down. Your energies will be directed to your home, so this is the time to either renovate or find a new home.
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GEMINI
may 22 to june 21
A busy time lies ahead and you will be buzzing around your local neighbourhood doing one hundred different jobs all at the same time. This is an excellent time in which to deal with authority figures or handle important documents and papers. Your social life will be buzzing with excitement, however you’d be wise to avoid gossiping about others. Remember to slow down and to be extra cautious whilst driving.
CANCER
june 22 to july 22
If you have been thinking about asking for a raise in salary, this is the ideal time to go for it. Even if you are slightly nervous in certain areas of life, when it matters the most you can display your braver side. Mercury in your solar house of finance draws your attention to urgent matters that should have been dealt with. If you’ve let your economic realities slide, fix the problem.
LEO
july 23 to august 23
You can afford to be dynamic in your thinking and will be able to overcome obstacles. With plenty of enthusiasm and an ability to look ahead, you will be able to turn the next 6 weeks into a truly productive period of time. Your energy, drive and confidence are back, making you more assertive than ever. Be careful not to burn yourself whilst handling sharp implements!
VIRGO
august 24 to september 23
You have the scope to discover some useful information and there is enough quietness in your mind for you to make the best of whatever you hear. Even if you are still not moving mountains in your desire to get ahead, you can retain a certain quiet dignity that others could hardly fail to recognise. It’s time to work out a good strategy for future progress.
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September 24 to OctOBER 23
This is the ideal time to get to grips with your social life and at the same time to do something to pep up your love life. You will need to evenly split your time between fulfilling your obligations and having fun. Imagination is strong and you can use this trait to think up ways to please those who are most important to you. Your little black book will be over flowing with social events!
SCORPIO
OCTOBER 24 to NOVEMBER 22
With popularity definitely on your side, the next two weeks ought to be a positive interlude for making a good impression with bosses, colleagues and clients, so you’ll be able to get your own way. You are being encouraged to forge ahead with plans and to take an independent course. This is the time for concise, clear thinking and for achieving some fairly positive objectives in your life.
SAGITTARIUS
november 23 to december 21
You seem to be in very high spirits and can use this trend to move the goalposts over issues that have been something of a stumbling block of late. You can improve money matters as a result and you can afford to spoil yourself a little more. There is a strong feeling that you will be travelling over long distances. You may be invited to visit friends or family who live at a distance.
CAPRICORN
DECEMBER 22 to JANUARY 20
Avoid getting involved in disputes, either at work or in the family. There is nothing to gain from crossing swords with others and indeed there might be a good deal to loose. Your passions are about to be aroused in some important way, and you need to make sure you are simply not acting out of anger in response to other people’s attitudes. Put all your financial affairs in order.
AQUARIUS
JANUARY 21 TO february 19
Even if winning friends and influencing people remains generally easy, there might be a certain disquiet in your mind that you can’t shift. This has more to do with present planetary positions than it does with anything tangible. By all means stick to your guns in the main, but show flexibility within established relationships. You need to allow time for intimacy and passion.
PISCES
FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20
Mercury is firmly situated in the area of your chart connected to work and health, indicating a need for initiative and drive to make the most of your prospects. The energies of the fiery planet won’t allow you to sink anonymously into a crowd. You’ll be forced to stand out and make your mark on the professional world. Your vitality is going to be on the rise.
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Double remote control garage, 3 bedrooms, sunroom, family room, separate kitchen and ducted air conditioning throughout and freshly painted. Owners selling all assets to free up some funds. Arrange your inspection now!! CONTACT ANDREW DOUGLASS M: 0418 974 262
Nelson Bay
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Five bedrooms, three bathrooms, study, sewing, rumpus, games room, timber kitchen, separate dining and lounge, fire place, water views, garage, wine cellar, work room and storage, covered pergola.
$420,000
“METRES FROM WATER & ANCHORAGE”
$460,000
This three bedroom unit with large lounge room, separate dining, galley style kitchen, two bathrooms, separate laundry and double lock up garage. Water views from balcony and cul-de-sac street make this a very peaceful spot.
CONTACT ANDREW DOUGLASS M: 0418 974 262
CONTACT ANDREW DOUGLASS M: 0418 974 262
Anna Bay
Nelson Bay
$780,000
“RURAL LIVING - CLOSE TO BEACH & TOWN” Opportunity to own rural land so close to Anna Bay. Approximately 4.5 acres. The current cottage has three (3) bedrooms, family and dining room, 1 bathroom and double lock up garage. Potential to re-develop subject to Council approval.
CONTACT ANDREW DOUGLASS M: 0418 974 262
“NELSON BAy”
$350,000
North facing 2 bedroom unit with excellent views, undercover parking, open plan living, opening onto balcony overlooking the water. Newly renovated kitchen, internal laundry and just a short stroll to Nelson Bay marina, restaurants, shops and beaches. CONTACT ANDREW DOUGLASS M: 0418 974 262
“HORIZONS GOLF ESTATE”
$570,000
Popular Horizons Golf Course in Salamander Bay is this four bedroom, four bathroom house. Comprising two living areas, open plan kitchen, double remote control garage and a screened in entertainment/BBQ room for those relaxing afternoon & nights. CONTACT ANDREW DOUGLASS M: 0418 974 262
$745,000
WOW! OVERSIZE LIVING ROOMS & BEDROOMS
$389,000
Two bathrooms, large outdoor entertainment deck area, access from main bedroom or lounge room. Split air conditioning and kitchen is central to the dining/ lounge. Security parking, internal security and within walking distance to clubs, restaurants, shops and transport. Live in, holiday rent or permanently rent. CONTACT ANDREW DOUGLASS M: 0418 974 262
You will be amazed with the size of this home, formal lounge and dining room, large tiled hallway, separate designer gourmet kitchen, breakfast pergola fly-screened. Rumpus room leading onto alfresco BBQ entertainment area. Family room overlooks the water across to Salamander Bay. Huge main bedroom, en-suite and W.I. robe, three Bay $320,000 queen-size bedrooms with built-ins, main bathroom Anna “SANDCASTLES AT ANNA BAy” to park/playground/skatepark for the kids, safe tastefully appointed - what more can we say? - Be quick Close swimming beach and rock pools to explore at Birubi Point, great surfing and enjoy a coffee or lunch at to be the first - you will not be disappointed. Birubi Beach café. 3 bedrooms, lounge and dining, galley kitchen and courtyard for BBQ’s.
CONTACT ANDREW DOUGLASS M: 0418 974 262
Shoal Bay
“STRATA TITLE DUPLEX”
$360,000 CORLETTE
This three bedroom duplex is within walking distance to Shoal Bay shops and beach. Open plan living, newly renovated kitchen, with side and rear yard. Walk to Shoal Bay School. Reduced!!! CONTACT ANDREW DOUGLASS M: 0418 974 262
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$435,000 Nelson Bay
$525,000
“INVESTMENT/RETIREES - TORRENS TITLE”
“NORTH FACING DUPLEX”
CONTACT ANDREW DOUGLASS M: 0418 974 262
CONTACT ANDREW DOUGLASS M: 0418 974 262
This low maintenance duplex has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge, dining room, enclosed pergola, ent. area and double garage. The property currently has tenants and just a short walk down to Bagnalls Beach. Bus stop nearby, surrounded by other quality homes.
6 Yacaaba Street, Nelson Bay NSW 2315
This three bedroom duplex is spread over three levels. Main bedroom and en-suite downstairs with own large balcony. Second and third bedroom and separate laundry in the middle, lounge room/dining room/family room top floor. Views of the water from the lounge and large deck area.
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Finals make-up to go down to the wire
he question of the semi-final make-up will certainly go down to the wire over the last two rounds after Round 16 results. First and second-placed Macquarie Scorpions and Western Suburbs were both defeated, whilst the next four sides on the ladder all posted wins to again squash six sides closer together trying to make the final five. This weekend, all games are on Saturday. At Tomaree, Port Stephens will host Lakes United in a massive Old Boys Day with
First Grade kicking off at 4pm. There will be a Golden Oldies match in the lead up to First Grade and this will be the final game of the year for Lakes with the bye in Round 18. At Maitland Sports Ground, the Pickers will welcome Central Newcastle and will be keen to keep their finals build up on track. At Peacock Field, Macquarie Scorpions will be looking to lift after their defeat by Kurri last weekend. A victory over South Newcastle here will wrap up the
Exciting matches ahead
Minor Premiership, however this should be a great tussle after South Newcastle’s performance in defeating Wests last week. In the other game at 3pm on Saturday, Cessnock will welcome Kurri Kurri in the all-important Derby. Both teams are in great form at the moment, and will be looking to continue their momentum. This will be the Live Match of the Round – log on to www. newcastlerugbyleague.com.au on Saturday to listen to Fordo and Butts’ call from 2.45pm.
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ewcastle Jets marquee striker Emile Heskey has given a glowing endorsement of the Jets’ younger players, saying their recent performances on the international stage indicates a bright future for the Club. Newcastle players Josh Brillante, Connor Chapman, Andrew Hoole and Adam Taggart all featured prominently for the Young Socceroos at
the recent FIFA U-20 World Cup in Turkey, while Brillante and Taggart were also called into the Socceroos squad for the EAFF East Asian Cup. “It’s nice to have so many young players playing for not only their under 20 national team,” Heskey said, “but a few that went away with the senior squad as well, which shows the Club is going in the right direction.”
ast Cessnock Bowling Club has an exciting couple of weeks coming up, with the Zone 6 Rookies Singles Championship being played on August 17 and 18, then the following weekend sees the return of the Prestigious Hallam Pairs on August 24 and 25. We have decided to give this long-running and popular tournament its original format back this year, with the Mens Pairs once again being the order of the day. In the Zone Rookies field, East Cessnock Bowling Club will be well represented by local players, Nick Kirby, Ian Jackson, Dave Singleton, Brad Brook, Simon Parkinson, David Ingle in 6 of the 16 sections. There will be 49 Bowlers contesting for the 1 position to represent Zone 6 later in the year at the NSW Championships.
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So if you happen to be in the area on any of these weekends, call in and watch some up and coming bowlers at our wonderful facilities at East Cessnock Bowling Club. The Mens Minor Singles Championship has reached Quarter-Final stage and will see Nick Kirby take on Steve Davies, George Trotter lock horns against Peter Mason, Johno Hodge against Alex Gallagher and Mitch Woodberry is already waiting in the semi-finals. More results to come on these matches in next week’s column. Congratulations to East Cessnock players Clint Doust and Brodie Jobson on their selection in the Zone 6 Pat Geary Shield team at Halekulani. Play well boys. That’s all for this week. Take care everybody and I hope to see you out on the green.
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anny Buderus’ Newcastle Knights teammates made sure his 250th record-breaking game was one to remember, with the team scoring in the final minutes to claim an 18-14 win over the Cronulla Sharks at Remondis Stadium on Saturday night. “The penalty goal gave them a good lead of two-points with not many minutes to to go and you just felt it slipping away,” the inspirational hooker said after Saturday’s milestone win. “But that never die attitude, we stand for something now as a group. “We have some backbone and that was the best thing about that win... we are showing that. “To win [Saturday’s match], I will never forget it, that was a huge win for us in a milestone game for myself.” Coach Wayne Bennett said he has no doubt that the team were inspired by Buderus’ milestone game during their win. “I have no doubt the boys played for Danny tonight, no doubt about that,” Bennett said. “They didn’t want to let him down and... they didn’t. Buderus, who returned to the Knights last season after a three-year stint in the English Super League, equalled Andrew Johns’ Club record of 249 games last weekend against the Brisbane Broncos before breaking it against the Sharks. “I am honored and privileged and have got
Danny Buderus plays in his 250th game for the Knights on Saturday. Photo: Newcastle Knights
to thank Wayne for getting me back here and giving me a chance to break 250,” Buderus added. “Maybe I played the game before it happened tonight, I was gasping for air and had to do a lot of defending and couldn’t get
the rub of the green. “We found a way to win and I couldn’t be prouder of the boys.” The Knights will take on the Melbourne Storm at home at Hunter Stadium this Sunday. Kick-off is at 3pm.
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