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Honour the commitment Fitzgibbon calls on Liberals to maintain Levee funding Melissah Comber
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he dust may still be settling on the new Federal Government, but Member for Hunter Joel Fitzgibbon has wasted no time in holding them to account. With Maitland Mayor Peter Blackmore and Councillor Robert Aitchison, Mr Fitzgibbon launched a petition last Friday, calling for the Abbott Government to honour the Rudd Government’s commitment of $7 million for the Levee project. The funding was promised on August 23, and would have contributed almost half of the $15 million needed for the development. However, the funding was announced more than two weeks after the government went into caretaker mode on August 5, and a contract had not been signed. According to caretaker conventions, per the Department of the Prime Minister and the Cabinet, governments should ‘avoid entering major contracts or undertakings during the caretaker period’. This means that the new Coalition Government is not obligated to deliver anything promised by the former Labor Government. Mr Fitzgibbon said that the $7 million had been fully budgeted, and that there was no reason for the agreement not to be honoured. “[The money] was allocated under Round Five of the Regional Development Australia Fund, and went through two or three rigorous selection processes,” he said. “There is no excuse. It’s needed here in Maitland.” Maitland Mayor, Councillor Peter
CAREER OPTIONS Hairdressing, robotics, cake decorating and music mixing – if you can name a trade chances are it was on show at the Canopy as part of YAKKA Day. Organised by local careers and recruitment organisation, Career Links, YAKKA Day gives indigenous youth the chance to try a new skill, gain exposure to a wide variety of employment opportunities and to learn about different occupations through interactiveworkshops.
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Councillor Robert Aitchison signs the petition under the eyes of Joel Fitzgibbon MP and Councillor Peter Blackmore
Blackmore, said that the Council had all the necessary support in obtaining the funding. “We, in the City of Maitland, are counting on it. I just hope the doubt surrounding it is media hype.” Council said that the project would be going ahead, with or without the funding.
“The adopted funding strategy for the Levee identifies loans, grants, developer contributions under Section 94A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act and asset sales,” General Manager David Evans told the Post. “Council has already resolved to borrow up to $10 million toward the project,
half of which will benefit from an interest subsidy grant from the State Government. “Should the $7 million from Regional Development Australia not be forthcoming, the balance of funds will come from the other sources identified.” The petition can be found in several shops in the mall.
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Is there anywhere better to live than the Hunter?
ello readers. This is my first column as editor of the Hunter Post. We live in a fantastic part of the world and I hope this newspaper can continue to inform and entertain you regarding everything that is going on in the region. I must confess, however, to being a relative newcomer to the area, having moved up from Sydney only a year ago. But it doesn’t take long to get a feel for the Newcastle and Hunter regions and to put all those things like traffic and public transport delays well and truly behind you. Throw in the beaches, vineyards and top-class shopping at Charlestown, Glendale and Kotara, why would you stay paying ridiculous prices for housing in Sydney. Perhaps I should have given in to my wife several years earlier when she suggested moving north. The Hunter Expressway is just about ready to go, I’m sure many of you have driven past the various new interchanges and seen the rapid and professional progress being made. Last week’s announcement of nearly $50 million dollars of state
government funding will be a huge shot in the arm for the Hunter. I think, in particular, the $7 million for the expansion of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the John Hunter Children’s Hospital will be money very well spent. As a rugby league fan, I’ve often admired the atmosphere at Hunter Stadium and having travelled to most grounds in the NRL and can quite easily say the Knights have the most vocal and passionate supporters in the competition. It won’t be easy against the Storm in Melbourne on Saturday, but disposing quite comfortably of last year’s grand finalists Canterbury was a terrific way to begin the run to the premiership. Speaking of sport, the Newcastle Jockey Club’s two-day carnival is on
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YAKKA Day keeps indigenous students in touch with trade careers Amelia Parrott
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airdressing, robotics, cake decorating and music mixing – if you can name a trade chances are it was on show at the Canopy as part of YAKKA Day. Organised by local careers and recruitment organisation, Career Links, YAKKA Day gives indigenous youth the chance to try a new skill, gain exposure to a wide variety of employment opportunities and to learn about different occupations through hands-on, interactive workshops. Around 400 Aboriginal students from Newcastle and Lake Macquarie-based primary and high schools participated in a range of YAKKA Day activities at the Cameron Park community centre last Thursday, including heart monitoring demonstrations from the NSW Ambulance Service, hearing tests facilitated by the National Hearing Centre and puppetry with staff from Lake Macquarie City Library. Career Links partnership broker, Michele Kowalski, said it was important for young Aboriginal students to find out about the full range of career options available to them. “It gives kids a taste of a career,” she said. “At last year’s event we had one girl who said, ‘I was going to do hairdressing but after seeing the robots I think I’ll stay and do engineering,’ so it shows them
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A student takes part in interactive Westrac workshop as part of YAKKA Day at Cameron Park. Indigenous youth were given the chance to try a number of activities aimed at informing them about a full range of career options.
things that they have probably never even thought of.” Mrs Kowalski said while there are
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ouncillor Henry Meskauskas has called for an increase to rate rebates for pensioners, after discovering that the amount discounted had not changed since the 1980s. Currently, those who hold a pension card are eligible to receive an annual $250 rebate on their rates. Clr Meskauskas said that he had been approached by approximately 20 residents who had expressed concern that the rebate was not increasing in line with the cost of living. “This is an avenue where we can show them some compassion, and give them some relief from their situation.” East Maitland pensioner, Thelma Mudd, said paying the rates was especially hard for single-occupant homes like hers. After the rebate, she pays $1100 per year. “I’m only one person here, so I have to pay for everything myself,” she said. “I’m 90, so I can’t go out and work. All I’m doing is losing money.” Mrs Mudd also believes that the everrising rates are forcing people out of their homes. “They need to make it financially easier – more people would stay in their homes if it was less expensive to live there. I think that if you’re a pensioner living on your own, you should be compensated for it.” At last week’s council meeting, Clr
Pensioner Thelma Mudd would support an increase in the land rates rebate
Meskauskas moved that the council write to the NSW Government requesting that they look at increasing the rebate. He also moved that Maitland City Council increase their own contribution. The rebate is funded almost equally by the council and the State Government, totalling $1.25 million in the Maitland LGA last financial year. However, an amendment to Clr Meskauskas’ motion saw council resolve
to write to state member Robyn Parker, Premier Barry O’Farrell and Opposition Leader John Robertson, but to not look at increasing council’s contribution, as they are already in discussions with the community about raising rates to be able to maintain services. “This is a good motion but bad timing,” Councillor Brian Burke said. Clr Meskauskas said that he was disappointed in the result of his motion.
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State government coughs up $2m boost for town hall refurbishment Amelia Parrott
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aitland City Council’s plans to establish a cultural hub in the heart of the CBD have been given a boost with NSW Government announcing $2 million in funding towards the refurbishment of the Maitland Town Hall main auditorium. The project will see the historic auditorium transformed into regional theatre space suitable for contemporary entertainment and performance. Member for Maitland and Minister for Heritage, Robyn Parker said the renovation of the Town Hall would complement the ongoing upgrade of the Maitland civic precinct. “I’m excited as the Member for Maitland but also the Heritage Minister that our historic Town Hall will be receiving these much needed funds,” she said in a statement. “The Maitland Town Hall refurbishment was identified as an important part of the Maitland City Council’s larger project to create a regional civic and cultural hub. “This funding will bring it up to modern standards and support the regional arts industry as part of Council’s broader upgrade on the civic precinct.” Maitland City Council executive manager planning, environment and lifestyle, Bernie Mortimer, said the announcement was a “substantial sum
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Maitland Town Hall will soon undergo renovations as part of a grant from the State Government’s Hunter Infrastructure and Investment Fund.
of money’ and would go far to assist the Council with its plans to establish a cultural precinct in High Street. “We’ve been in talks with local theatre
groups [about using the space] for a number of years so we’re definitely very pleased with the announcement.” The $2 million is part of a wider $48.7
million commitment from the State Government to fund eight projects in the wider Hunter Region, through the Hunter Infrastructure and Investment Fund.
Funding Our Future A SUSTAINABLE COUNCIL FOR A SUSTAINABLE CITY
RATING - WE NEED YOUR INPUT Council is talking with the community about funding the future we want for our city. Without significant change, Council will face a funding shortfall of $92 million over the next ten years. While all sources of Council income and potential savings are being examined, rates revenue will be a major part of the solution.
Enhance and improve services
Deliver reduced services and/or deficit budgets
Increase rates to deliver services as programmed, being 7.25% p/a for seven years. This option would see all services continue, as well as building an indoor 25m pool, construction of ‘The Levee’ and river link building in Central Maitland and upgrades to Maitland Railway Station precinct and surrounds. This would equate to an average increase of $89 per year on the average residential rate.
Increase rates sufficiently to improve or expand 18 key service areas, being 8.95% p/a for seven years. This would include all services and projects as programmed, as well as see new projects and programs initiated in line with community priorities, with a significant boost to road and footpath funding, improved city appearance, new youth facilities, expanded recreational cycleways and more. This would equate to an average increase of $116 per year on the average residential rate.
Increase rates by annual rate peg amount only, being approximately 3% p/a. This would result in deficit budgets and/or cuts to the broad range of council services as well as reductions in the initiatives already programmed. This would equate to an average increase of $35 per year on the average residential rate.
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igh-speed chases, near-misses and meeting Nelson Mandela were a few the yarns spun at Maitland Police Station last week as cops past and present gathered for Retired Police Day. In its second year, the day honours the work of retired members of the force and celebrates their legacy. “Being a police officer is not just a job you do, you’re there for life,” Superintendent of the Central Hunter Local Area Command Gary O’Dell explained. “This is a great opportunity to honour the guys who are still a part of the police family. “We work under the shoulder of what they’ve done in the past, and I’m proud to be a part of that tradition and heritage.” While many exciting tales were regaled, retired Senior Sergeant Graeme Clarke said that for the most part it was standard police work. “I don’t think crime in Maitland has changed that much. “We mainly attended robberies and
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assaults, which I think were pretty relative to the population at the time.” The story of meeting Nelson Mandela belongs to Superintendent O’Dell, who worked at the Olympic Village in Sydney in 2000. “That’s definitely a highlight for me, but I’ve got time for plenty more.”
MAITLAND MATTERS by Maitland City Council Mayor, Cr Peter Blackmore
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Working with the community organisation, there are some increases that we cannot absorb through changes to our systems, processes or operating models. From talking to many people across the city, I understand there are many things members of the community would like Council to do in coming years – improve the condition of our footpaths and roads, build an indoor pool and establish sporting facilities in the west of the city. Unfortunately our figures show that to deliver these services, along with those Council already provides, without significant changes we will face a $92 million deficit in ten years. This is a problem Council is hoping to solve by working alongside the community.
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ewcastle councillors will be asked to vote next week to decide the future operating hours of Beresfield Pool. Labor councillor, Jason Dunn, will put forward a notice of motion at next Tuesday’s ordinary council meeting, asking council to amend the operating hours of the Beresfield Swimming Centre for the 2013/14 season such that they are consistent with the operating hours of Mayfield and Wallsend Swimming Centres.
The move comes after Newcastle City Council slashed the summer season by eight weeks and shortened the centre’s weekend operating hours as part of its tough 2013/14 budget, adopted in June. Cr Dunn told the Post that Beresfield had been forced to bear the brunt of the council’s cuts. “It really is an unfair and disgraceful situation... given that Beresfield is the furthest pool in the LGA from the ocean baths,” he said. A Newcastle City Council spokesperson said the pool would open on Friday nights outside of the season to allow the club to train and may extend hours on hot weekends during the season.
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NAmING OF pUbLIC rESErvE Council is considering a proposal to name the reserve being Lot 3 DP 900245, located on The Avenue, Lorn (behind Lorn shops). The proposed name is Ron Bown Reserve. The Lorn Resident Action Group have suggested the naming as Mr Ron Bown has made a considerable contribution to the local community and has been a driving force in the process of returning the park to the community following the habitation by a grey-headed flying fox colony. Comments regarding this proposal are invited and should be lodged in writing with Council no later than Friday, 18 October 2013. For further information, please contact Council’s Recreation Planning Coordinator, Kate Harris on 4934 9717 or via email at kateha@maitland.nsw.gov.au
tEmpOrArY rOAD CLOSUrES FREEDOM OF ENTRY CEREMONY (8 SQUADRON CADETS) – HIGH STREET, MAITLAND, 16 NOVEMBER 2013 Council wishes to advise that it proposes to temporarily close part of High Street, Maitland for the duration of the Freedom of Entry Ceremony which will take place outside Maitland Town Hall on Saturday, 16 November 2013. A police-escorted street march involving Cadets of 8 Squadron is planned to start at approximately 9.30am in The Levee (High Street) near Bulwer Street, then proceed eastward along High Street to Maitland Town Hall, where the ceremony will take place. Temporary road closures are as follows:
Temporary road closure points will be installed as follows: • High Street, just east of Victoria/Hunter Streets, and just west of James Street • Grant Street, just south of High Street
• High Street, just west of the Maitland Visitor Information Centre car park (westbound lane) • Victoria Street, at Nicholson Street (northbound lane)
Warning and detour signage will be installed at various locations to guide motorists. Essentially, Maitland CBD traffic wanting to access the New England Highway will be encouraged to do so via Church Street for the duration of the event.
The plan is on exhibition until 23 October 2013.
Public comments regarding the proposed road closure should be forwarded in writing, addressed to the General Manager, Maitland City Council, PO Box 220, Maitland NSW 2320, endorsed ‘Freedom of Entry Ceremony – File 122/944’. The closing date for comments will be 4.00pm on 16 October 2013.
Or by email to info@maitland.nsw.gov.au Further enquiries should be directed to Ian Shillington on 4934 9825 or info@maitland.nsw.gov.au
DrAFt HIGH StrEEt mAStEr pLAN & LANEWAYS ACtION pLAN The High Street Master Plan and Laneways Action Plan has been developed to support the renewal of High Street, Central Maitland. It is a strategic master plan that focuses on a clear set of objectives and tasks to guide any future development on or adjacent to High Street. The recommendations include: • Public realm improvements, e.g. footpath repairs and paving improvements, the preparation of a Street Furniture Strategy.
PUBLIC EXHIBITIONs DrAFt AFFOrDAbLE & ADAptAbLE HOUSING ACtION pLAN The draft Affordable and Adaptable Housing Action Plan has been developed as a first step in the preparation of a strategy by Council to encourage greater provision of affordable and adaptable housing in Maitland. The changing population and economic role of Maitland in the Lower Hunter region, characterised by an ageing population, increase in family households and changes in migration patterns, means that Maitland City Council is required to renew its focus on the provision of affordable and adaptable housing that is integrated with the provision of employment, services and facilities across the local area. Maitland City Council recognises it has an important role to play in facilitating affordable and adaptable housing provision and creating opportunities to influence housing outcomes. Council’s traditional responsibilities in the area of affordable and adaptable housing are related to strategic land use planning and policy setting, development control, building approval and infrastructure provision. However, with housing costs on the rise, the Action Plan seeks to provide Council with new ways to influence the delivery of quality housing supply, services and programs into the future. The draft plan can be viewed at all Council libraries, Council’s Administration Building or online at Council’s website www.maitland.nsw.gov.au Persons wishing to comment on the draft plan should send their submission to:
• Private realm improvements, e.g. façade improvement and tenancy improvement programs. • Improvements to laneways, e.g. lighting, artwork and connectivity. • Major projects, e.g. Belmore Road Bridge, Riverside Playground, Western Gateway, Cathedral Precinct (including new river bridge), Civic Precinct, Station Precinct, Motorhome parking. The draft plan can be viewed at all Council libraries, Council’s Administration Building or online at Council’s website www.maitland.nsw.gov.au Persons wishing to comment on the plan should send their submission to: The General Manager, Maitland City Council PO Box 220, Maitland NSW 2320 Or by email to info@maitland.nsw.gov.au The draft plan is on exhibition until 23 October 2013. Further enquiries should be directed to Rob Corken on 4934 9784 or robc@maitland.nsw.gov.au
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Temporary half-road closure points will be installed as follows:
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• High Street – 9.30am to 12.00 noon – from James Street to Victoria/Hunter Streets (traffic signals).
Victoria Street will become one-way (southbound) from to High Street to Nicholson Street during the event.
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ransition to Work, a division of The Mai-Wel Group is a two year program that assists young adults with a disability or barrier to employment with training, coaching and support in a fun and easy to learn environment. Katrina Lewis, Coordinator of the Program, believes it is important to provide opportunities for students to continue studying and reach their employment goals. “Preparing for life after Year 12 can be daunting. The Program is open to students with a disability finishing Year 12 this year and needing assistance to get onto the right career path,” said Katrina. “Transition to Work delivers training in a work environment, placing a focus on employment and training outcomes. The Program builds greater independence and decision making skills to assist with the transition to work and beyond”. Joel, Transition to Work participant, is approaching completion of the two year program and recently secured his goal of employment after completing a series of work experience and work readiness skills development programs relating to his personal goals. “Transition to Work really helped me learn the skills, gain confidence and provided the support I needed which lead to my employment. This is great because it helped me find the work that I really wanted,” said Joel. Students have until the 31st of October to enroll in the Transition to Work Program for 2014. If you would like to find out if you are eligible for the program please contact Katrina Lewis on 4934 3144.
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With a strong 50+ year history, Mai-Wel is focused on offering vibrant and innovative services which provide opportunities for people with a disability to be the drivers of the support they require to live the life they choose. The Mai-Wel Group is committed to providing the highest quality service for each individual, delivering variety with enthusiasm to make each day a step towards achieving the goals and dreams of the people central to all that we do. We are now registered for DisabilityCare Australia. For further information on the support clusters, please visit www.maiwel.com.au. Contact us today to find out more: 115a South Street TELARAH P (02) 4932 8599 | F (02) 4932 4286 E maiwel@maiwel.com.au | W www.maiwel.com.au
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Schools ABS statistics on Austism Spectrum Australia disabled student education The best opportunities
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ost children with a disability attended regular classes in mainstream schools (65.9%), rather than special classes within mainstream schools (24.3%) or special schools (9.9%), according to new profiles released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Sue Phillips, Director of Disability and Mental Health Statistics, said “In 2009, there were 292,600 children with a disability attending school in Australia, which represents one in twelve children attending school”. “Of those 192,800 children with a disability attending regular classes in mainstream schools, nearly 40 per cent had a profound or severe limitation which meant they always or sometimes needed help with core activities such as self-care, mobility or communication.” “Seventy per cent of children at school with physical disabilities attended regular classes in mainstream schools. More than half of children at school with psychological, intellectual or sensory and speech disabilities also attended regular classes.” “Around half of all children with a disability attending regular classes in mainstream schools reported experiencing difficulties at school. However children with a disability attending special classes within mainstream schools, or special schools, were more likely to report experiencing difficulties. The most commonly reported problems were learning, communicating and fitting in socially”, Ms Phillips said. Other key findings: Most children with disability attend school, and stay at school for longer than children without disability. One in ten boys at school has a disability compared with one in sixteen girls. Half of all children with disability at school have a profound or severe limitation with a core activity. Around 60 per cent of children with a disability at school had an intellectual disability. Just over half of all children with a
disability at school received additional assistance regardless of the school setting, such as special tuition, and access to counsellors or disability support workers. The pattern of most children with a disability attending regular classes in mainstream schools is consistent across all states and territories. However there are differences in the level of participation in special classes in mainstream schools, with children with a disability more likely to participate in special classes in mainstream schools in Queensland relative to Western Australia. Four million people in Australia (18.5%) reported having a disability in 2009, according to the results of the Survey of Disability, Ageing and Carers (SDAC). For the purposes of SDAC, disability is defined as any limitation, restriction or impairment which restricts everyday activities and has lasted or is likely to last for at least six months. Examples range from loss of sight that is not corrected by glasses, to arthritis which causes difficulty dressing, to advanced dementia that requires constant help and supervision. Males and females were similarly affected by disability (18% and 19% respectively). The rate of disability increased with age. Almost nine in ten people aged 90 and over (88%) had a disability, compared with 3.4% of those aged four years and under. The prevalence of disability in Australia has fallen 1.5 percentage points since 2003. In 2003, 20% of Australians had a reported disability, compared with 18.5% in 2009. After removing the effects of different age structures the age standardised rate also fell by 2.1 percentage points. The rate of profound or severe limitation in the core activities of communication, mobility and self-care declined, from 6.3% in 2003 to 5.8% in 2009. Much of the decrease in the prevalence of disability between 2003 and 2009 is due to a decline in the proportion of Australians disabled by conditions such as asthma and heart disease.
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School's out! Fun for kids
SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
Where to go in the holidays
1. Kids in the Kitchen Do you have kids that love to help out in the kitchen? The new Aeroplane Sweet Treats are a simple take on classic jelly slice and mousse, and they’re easy enough for chefs of all ages to prepare. There’s no baking required in making these treats, so they’re simple and safe enough for the whole family to get involved.
With the September school holidays just around the corner, Aeroplane Jelly have some great tips to keep the kids busy…
2. Go to the Movies Heading to the local cinema is a perfect activity for rainy days. Check out the latest from the masters at Disney, ‘Planes’. Aeroplane Ready to Eat Jelly is the perfect portable, no mess movie snack! 3. Picnic in the Park Now that spring has sprung, we should expect some sunny days to head outside and run around! A picnic lunch in the park with friends is a great way to celebrate the holidays, the warmer weather and burn some energy! Don’t forget to take your bike, scooter or skateboard! Aeroplane Sweet Treats Jelly Slice makes for a great afternoon snack that is easily shared among friends.
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4. Visit the Zoo Take a day trip to your local zoo or wildlife park for an exciting day meeting and learning about the animals that live there.
Lunch is provided (sausage sizzle) but kids are to bring their own morning tea and drinks for the day. Canteen facilities will be available.
5. Host an Afternoon Tea Put those kitchen skills to use and host an afternoon tea for your friends and kids. The kids could spend time decorating the Aeroplane Sweet Treats Jelly Slice and Mousse together, and see who can come up with the most impressive creation! Your only limit is your imagination.
PLEASE NOTE - NO BASKETBALL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED – IT’S A FUN DAY OF LEARNING AND GAMES Where: Maitland Federation Centre, 10 Bent Street, Maitland 2320 Time: 9:30am - 3pm (please arrive by 9:15am for rego) Ages: Open to infants and primary school children 5 years and over
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Monster Trucks Invade Newcastle Entertainment Centre Hold on to your seats folks. The wildest, insane, metal mangling, car crushing, mighty monster trucks are heading to Newcastle Entertainment Centre in a Newcastle first – monster trucks unleashed indoors! That’s right, for the very first time these 1,600 horsepower kings of carnage will let loose inside the entertainment centre on Saturday, September 21 for the official sanctioned AMTA Australian Indoor Monster Truck Championships. This first-ever title will see some of the world’s greatest monster truck drivers, including the Mississippi marvel, Mr Jeremy Brady, direct from the USA, making his Newcastle debut in the brand new Tassie Devil monster truck. Also making his NSW debut, and the transition from two to four wheels, will be Crusty Demons legend, Matt Schubring, driving none other than the official Crusty Demons monster truck. Schubring recently debuted the truck on the Gold Coast in stunning style and will be set for a huge indoor first-up appearance come September 21. One driver needing no introduction to indoor arenas will be current Australian monster truck champion, Clive Featherby, driving the all-new sleek looking Outback Thunda truck. Featherby just returned from a successful racing stint in the USA and Canada in his other Thunda truck and will be keen to show off his high flying spectacular style in the Newcastle indoor arena. Spot the Dog, an all-round kid’s favourite, will love the entertainment centre that will see the drivers compete in a vertical sky wheelie contest, then side-by-side racing, before entering into the winner-takes-all high flying monster truck freestyle, which will leave the Newcastle audience stunned in this great little arena. Featherby says the arena will suit the trucks just fine. “They are so powerful. They love this size venue and the crowd will love the comfort and being so close to the action.” Also on the great line up will be the hugely popular Crusty Demons magazine all-stars FMX team, again led by the master himself, Matt Schubring. Schubring will bring a team of the nation’s greatest FMX riders to the entertainment centre for a night of death-defying bike action by the country’s greatest FMX legends. The enormous night of thrills and spills will also see two crash-a-rama demolition derbies a motorcycle jet quad, indoor fireworks stunt acts and lots more. This will be a great all-round night for families. Tickets are limited to just 3,100 so it is advisable to pre-book to avoid disappointment. Tickets can be purchased from Ticketek or through the Newcastle Entertainment Centre box office. Doors open at 5pm and the show kicks off at 7pm, sharp.
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STAYING HEALTHY
FASHION FIXATION
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by KATHERINE TWEED
Remember to look after your gut and it will look after you
ome people are surprised to learn that up to 90% of the cells in your own body aren’t even yours! Your digestive system is a living, working mass of bacteria and organisms without which you would quickly die. Every part of your health or lack of, from cancer to mental illness to allergies is tied to how well your internal microbiome works. People are still only learning just how important it is and it is not widely recognised yet. So it was good to read the report of a previously sceptical doctor who admits there is growing evidence for the benefit of organic food, as many agricultural pesticides are lethal to good bacteria in the bowel. “Scientists have always said eating organic food is senseless and makes no difference as pesticides don’t harm humans,” says Dr Mark Donohoe, a Sydney GP with a special interest in environmental medicine. “However, the pesticides kill certain species of gut bacteria, not us.” This causes an imbalance that contributes to obesity and poor general
health, says Dr Donohoe. “This thinking is becoming mainstream, particularly among gastroenterologists. “My wife and patients have told me for 20 years that they feel better on an organic diet, but I have said there is no reason why they should.’ It turns out they are protecting their gut flora, he says. “For the past 10 years doctors have been looking at gut bacteria as something that makes us healthy. If our gut bacteria is not healthy, we cannot be healthy,” says Dr Donohoe. “A lot of what doctors see in their surgeries is just a consequence of altered bacteria playing up.” He says entire families can become obese if something in their environment disrupts their gut. A baby gets its first inoculation of the good bacteria from mum in the birth canal during a normal birth, so Dr Donohoe is particularly concerned about the high rate of elective caesarean sections, which may leave babies with inadequate gut flora for years after birth.
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What’s old is new again for this season’s swimwear styles
very person has a fashion weakness. For some it might be shoes or handbags, for others it might be jewellery or sunglasses but for me, it is swimwear. I just can’t walk by the swimwear isle without stopping and having a browse before I try and buy. My weakness for the latest bikini, one piece and beachwear styles can only mean one thing. I will forever be in love with the warmer months. We are only weeks into spring and already the temperature is hitting the 30’s, which not only means that the beach and the pool are calling, it means that stores are full of the latest in swimwear trends. Like any other category of clothing, swimwear trends vary from year to year. Last year we saw the re-emergence of 40’s style swimwear; high-waisted bikini bottoms and under-wire tops in vintage florals. Men on the other hand shied away from the traditional knee-length Hawaiian board short and were seen
wearing shorter, print-less shorts to the beach. We are seeing some trends, like these from the previous spring/summer season rolling over to this season but with them come a whole heap of exciting new trends. Swimwear colours and patterns this season are significantly different to the last spring/summer season that we saw. Rather than pastel florals we are seeing retro floral prints in bright, crisp greens, pinks and purples. Retro geometric prints are also very popular this season along with screenprinted one-pieces. We are still seeing the high-waisted bikini bottoms however this season’s styles pay attention to the extra details. Keep and eye out for bikinis with tassles, ruffles and tops with complex detailing in the design. I love the retro look so, I can’t wait to get my hands on a wetsuit-style one-piece. Like the trends in women’s swimwear, men will be also wearing bright and colourful short board-shorts with retro prints to the beach this season.
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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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Labourer required for work in the Singleton area. Duties will be varied. Must be able to follow instructions, work in a safe and productive manner, as well as be fit for some lifting. Visit jobsinthehunter.com.au for full details
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Leaf and bird proofing Small repairs, Free Quotes Phone Terry 4954 0309 L10548
Jobs For Teachers as Tutors
Primary and High School Teachers required to tutor Maths/English after school. A number of positions are available in Maitland, Wallsend, Raymond Terrace areas. Small group and flexible after school hours to suit your lifestyle. Visit jobsinthehunter.com.au for full details
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Flooring Technology Apprenticeship
This apprenticeship position is available for an immediate start in the Newcastle Region.The successful applicant must be a team player with a positive attitude, sound written and communication skills. Drivers license and own transport an advantage. Visit jobsinthehunter.com.au for full details
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Visitor Information and Events Support Officer
This is a role at Port Stephens Council you will love! Do you enjoy the tourist vibe, then help create a dynamic destination. Throw out the welcome mat and support our visitors and event organisers. Visit jobsinthehunter.com.au for full details
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TELSTRA
COMMUNITY NOTICE Telstra wishes to advise the residents of Hassall St Hamilton Sth and surrounding areas that the payphones located outside 5 Hassall Street have been temporarily removed due to constant vandalism. Telstra offers a reward of $1000 for any information leading to the apprehension and conviction of the person/s responsible for this damage. The payphones will be reinstalled at a later date. Phone 1800 011 433
Quality & Safety Intermediate Consultant
Experienced Registered Nurses needed in Newcastle. Flexibility to work when you want to and competitive rates of pay. 12+ months of recent experience and current AHPRA Registration required.
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Tilers
Experienced Tilers required for this full-time opportunity. You must be fully certified, you will also need to have your own tools and your own transport.
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Pet Friendly! 2 bedroom cottages & 3 bedroom luxury villa. Fab location- Walk to shops, cafes, club, surf & beach. 2 hrs nth of Newcastle. seachangeholiday.com 1300 303 190 for your FREE INFO PACK!
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Electricians
Residential and Industrial electricians required. You will need to be qualified and with relevant experience in the electrical field. You will also need to have your own transport.
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Garage sale - Down sizing Fri 20/9 2pm – 5pm Sat 21/9 8am – 4pm 74 Princeton Ave Adamstown Hts
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Garage sale Sat 21 Sept 8am -4pm 124 Gordon Avenue Hamilton South. Spend $10 or more and help yourself to the FREE table! Indoor & outdoor furn., computer accessories, vac cleaners, cd player, 4 burner bbq, toddler clothes, kitchen stuff, stair trolley, Xmas trees/dec, gas heater, large men's suit & leather jackets.
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Copy deadline: Thursday 4pm
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$300 TO $5000! (with affordable repayments)
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No fears for Newcastle Strong form against Storm has Knights confident for final
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Paul Monforte
he Newcastle Knights head to Melbourne this weekend to take on a Storm side they could quite conceivably have beaten twice this year already. The Knights led for the first 70 minutes during the 16-14 loss at AAMI Park in round 14, while at Hunter Stadium in round 23 it was 10all inside the final 20 minutes. Importantly for this time of year, the Knights escaped without any injuries after the 22-6 victory over last year’s grand finalists Canterbury at ANZ Stadium on Sunday. An impressive part of the win was the team’s defence, particularly in the first half, when the Bulldogs had four repeat sets on the Knights’ line. Newcastle, already behind 6-0, not only repelled the repeated raids, but managed to score twice before halftime to lead 12-6 at the break. They also held the Bulldogs at bay early in the second half after Chris Houston was sent to the sin bin. Coach Wayne Bennett indicated Craig Gower was close to full fitness after a neck and shoulder injury and would be considered for selection. If successful in Melbourne, the Knights will play the Sydney Roosters for a spot in the grand final. Meanwhile, the Knights’ NSW Cup side is
Willie Mason impressed against his former club Canterbury last weekend
still alive despite a 32-28 loss to North Sydney at Leichhardt Oval on Sunday night. Korbin Sims, Josh Mantellato, Chad Redman,
Siuatonga Likiliki and Chanel Mata’utia were the tryscorers for the Knights who will play the Wests Tigers this weekend.