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mall plan approved The revitalisation of Maitland Mall has been given a push forward with the Levee being officially approved.

Maitland councillors voted unanimously at last week’s meeting for the $14.8 million development, which will create a link to the Hunter River and is said to be the key to the invigoration of the mall. Maitland Mayor, Peter Blackmore, said he was confident the project would breathe life into High Street.

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tate MPs Kevin Humphries and Robyn Parker were treated to some of the finest pancakes in Maitland when they dropped into the Hunter headspace centre last week.

Ms Parker and Mr Humphries, Minister for Healthy Lifestyles and Mental Health, were making a return visit to the PHaMs cooking group, which operates out of the headspace kitchen.

PHaMs, or the Personal Helpers and Mentors service, is a mental health outreach service which is recovery focused.

Barbara Trounson from PHaMs said that the cooking group was a very important part of the lives of its members.

“It’s a chance for them to socialise and become engaged in the community,” she said.

The group has been running for 18 months every second Friday, and has eight regular members.

Mr Humphries said that these kinds of services are an invaluable tool in the recovery of those suffering from mental illness, and should be encouraged.

“A real danger is that those who suffer become isolated and increasingly ill,” he said.

“Programs like this one provide good, community based care.”

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hen thinking about what to write in today’s column, it dawned on me how often I have touched on Federal politics in these pages over recent months.

Yes, we are a local community newspaper, and that’s what you’ll see reflected in every page, every week – local stories. But it seems to happen that nary a week goes by without a polarising, embarrassing or cynical incident that draws our attention to the participants of the 43rd Parliament of Australia.

And, if you go to schools, sporting matches or businesses around town, it’s these events that everyone seems to be talking about.

Would it be overstating it to say that the last week has been one of the most distasteful in Federal politics in living memory?

I don’t think it would.

We saw the Prime Minister using a gathering of confected collective, Women for Gillard, which was closed to the media, to reignite the socalled ‘gender wars’.

The PM told the rally that Tony Abbott would bring the issue of Abortion back to the agenda if he

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were elected, in the process calling into question the integrity of any man who deigns to wear a tie of the blue variety – which I’d suggest is every man in Australia.

The rank cynicism of the whole enterprise, which included leaking the video footage and producing a transcript for the media, was all designed to cause the often hapless Opposition Leader to say something silly in response, which would flame the Government’s campaign against him and cost him the female vote.

Then, there was menugate. A vile piece of literature, the infamous menu that referenced the PM was created if not for, then at the time of, a fundraiser by controversy-prone Liberal candidate for Fisher, Mal Brough.

But if you believe the conspiracy theorists, the menu had in fact surfaced months ago before being produced from a top drawer somewhere to temper the lukewarm, if not hostile reaction to the PM’s words on Tuesday.

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and first bloke, Tim Mathieson, was gay. Because, we all wanted to know, right? No, we didn’t.

As if it wasn’t bad enough that the PM’s private parts were the talk of the nation thanks to that menu, we were now discussing her sex life.

Sattler was promptly suspended and later sacked by his embarrassed employers.

And now, as I write this on Monday, it seems that Kevin Rudd is beating down the door to another tilt at the Prime Ministership in the last two sitting weeks of the Parliament before the election.

When will it all end? Well, definitely by September 14. Maybe next week. If not before. Who knows. *** Changing pace somewhat to turn to a similar battle of epic proportions, the excitement is growing for the second State of Origin match in QLD next week.

I was pleased to hear of the NRL’s decision to crack down on fighting during games. If it’s not allowed on the streets, why is it allowed on the field? For those who say they’ll miss the biff, watch re-runs of past games.

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ormer One Nation Party leader and NSW Senate candidate Pauline Hanson used her time in the Hunter to weigh into the current debate surrounding the so called “gender war” between the Labor Party and the Coalition.

During a visit to Charlestown Square shopping centre in Newcastle, her first in a series of planned state-wide visits leading up to the election in September, Ms Hanson said the personal attacks from both sides of politics needed to stop but disagreed with claims that Tony Abbott’s past comments have been misogynistic.

“I think it’s being pedantic,” she said of Ms Gillard.

“I think she’s just using it as a way to attack Tony Abbott.

“If you’re going to attack someone, attack them on their policies.

“I don’t get personal, I stick with the facts and that’s what [the major parties] should be doing.”

Ms Hanson said the sledging between Ms Gillard and Mr Abbott was a major concern being raised to her by voters.

“People say to me, ‘The way they carry on in Parliament, throwing back and forth with the personal criticisms’...I don’t like it and that’s what the general feeling is from the populace.

“People want to know what they are going to do for the country.”

Ms Hanson also used her visit to outline

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– small breasts, huge thighs and a big red box’ for a fundraiser?

Under no circumstances is it okay to mock the Prime Minister’s private parts. It’s not funny. It’s appalling. It’s undignified. It’s sickening.

It’s offensive to all women. It’s offensive to the Office of Prime Minister and it makes me sad about the state of politics in this country.

Tony Abbott, to his credit, condemned it, saying, “I think that we should all be bigger and better than that”.

But Mr Abbott was wrong to compare it to a joke made about him and his chief of staff.

“Whether it’s a tacky, scatological menu out the front of a Liberal Party event; whether it’s squalid jokes told at union conference dinners with ministers present – whatever it is I think we should be better than that,” he said.

No, Mr Abbott. This time it wasn’t a joke from an uncouth comedian. Regardless of whether or not it was distributed, someone thought this insult was appropriate for a $1,000-a-head fundraiser.

What is it about this Queensland seat? The current member is Peter Slipper, who also charmingly referred to a particular female organ as looking like “muscles removed from their shells”.

The quail joke is one of the worst things I’ve seen in politics for a while. As a woman, I am offended and unfortunately I don’t believe Mr Abbott has gone far enough.

He had an opportunity to draw a line in the sand and as leader of the Liberal Party he should have apologised without qualification.

After writing about some of the rare and more beautiful moments in parliament last week, this week we have truly seen the ugly underbelly.

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Ms Gillard intimated that the election of Tony Abbott would make abortion “the political play thing of men who think they know better”.

Even to an adoring crowd at a ‘Women for Gillard’ event, her most strident supporters would have cringed. Surely.

Let’s not forget, single women have been taken off parenting payments and put on the low paid Newstart allowance on Gillard’s watch. The Prime Minister was happy to pose for a selfie with the king of misogyny, Kyle Sandilands, who happened to be a guest at Kirribilli House. She’s also made a more recent decision to support a factional faceless man, David Feeney, for a safe Labor seat, endorsing him over two brilliant women even after calling for more women to enter politics.

Julia Gillard often plays the gender card for pure political advantage, but this week, all on their own, the Liberal Party have shown there may be some truth to the accusations with “menu-gate”.

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any Hunter residents would know the stories behind exMaitland Gaol inmates like Darcy Dugan, Neddy Smith and Ivan Milat, but what about the women who were imprisoned within the gaol’s walls?

Local historian Pam Harrison will uncover the stories of the women who resided in A Wing at the gaol from 1849 to 1869 with her talk, Gaol Birds at Maitland Gaol, this Thursday night.

Dr Harrison, whose great-greatgrandfather was governor of the gaol from 1851 to 1867, said women were forced to endure “ghastly” conditions in the gaol.

“A Wing was the only building and at that time there were only two isolation cells and the rest were larger cells that held a maximum of five people, but that would

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The talk will cover the grim living conditions of the women and children who sometimes lived in the gaol with their mothers, the rape and seemingly false imprisonment of one inmate and protests to free other female inmates.

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“I think it’s just a different angle because you normally only hear about the men, in fact, you only hear about the men!”

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he approvals of an interim occupation certificate and a new car park at Maitland Private Hospital have renewed calls for better pedestrian access to the site. The occupation certificate was issued for the newly constructed 25-bed mental health ward at the East Maitland site, prior to the completion of a 33-space car park.

Local resident Sally Harrison has been petitioning Council since September for a pedestrian crossing or concrete island to be installed on Chisholm Road.

“You’ve got pregnant women and the elderly attending appointments here, but they have to park in the street and try and get a across a busy road,” she said.

Ms Harrison also expressed concern about students accessing Hunter Valley Grammar School and the additional

traffic that will be generated by the new hospital beds, increasing the volume already using the area to access Ashtonfield, the East Maitland retirement community and Greenhills Shopping Centre.

“To me it’s all about access – I’m not against the development of the hospital, people just need to be able move to and from safely.”

Ms Harrison also described an accident she witnessed at the intersection of Chisholm Road and Molly Morgan Drive in which a truck failed to give way.

In correspondence with Ms Harrison, Council acknowledged that some vehicles were not compliant, but referred to the existing rule that states anyone approaching a tee-intersection from a side road must give way.

Ms Harrison said that this was not good enough. “It’s a matter of time before someone gets killed,” she said.

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unter Valley Training Company (HVTC) CEO Sharon Smith is calling on other business and community leaders to join her in ‘sleeping rough’ to help the region’s growing number of homeless people.

Ms Smith is participating in the inaugural St Vincent de Paul Hunter Region CEO Sleepout on Thursday, June 20, an event that gives leaders a glimpse of what life is like for the homeless.

The Hunter is experiencing an increasing trend of homelessness and lack of affordable housing, backed up by statistics from the St Vincent de Paul Society’s Hunter branch, who say they assisted 238 people in Newcastle, 377 in the Lower Hunter and 126 in Lake Macquarie between July 2012-March 2013.

Ms Smith said homelessness in the Hunter is a “huge issue”, especially for “our young people, with 56 per cent of NSW’s homeless population under the age of 35,” she said.

“An increasing number of people in our community don’t have the luxury of a roof over their heads and that is something we all have a responsibility to change.”

There are 23 CEOs registered to participate in the Hunter Sleepout, including Matt Gidley, CEO Newcastle Knights; Kristen Keegan, CEO Hunter Business Chamber; and Paul Hughes, CEO Newcastle Airport. However, Ms Smith wants to see this number double.

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Green light for Levee Approved Mall revitalisation plan “the way forward”, says Mayor Melissah Comber

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he revitalisation of Maitland Mall has been given a push forward with the Levee being officially approved.

Maitland councillor’s voted unanimously at last week’s meeting for the $14.8 million development, which will create a link to the Hunter River and is said to be the key to the invigoration of the mall.

Maitland Mayor, Peter Blackmore, said that he was confident the project would breathe life back into High Street.

“This project is about creating a bustling lifestyle precinct that includes clusters of retail and dining outlets to build a ‘buzz’ about the area,” he said.

“We need to accept that this area of Maitland will never be the same as it was 30 years ago and take this opportunity to create lasting change for our current and, importantly, future residents.”

The project will be completed in two separate components. The first features opening the mall to traffic and creating a shared zone, and the second will focus on creating a river walk and a link between the two areas.

At the council meeting ‘The Levee’ was described as the way forward for the city.

“I’m proud of the decisions made by this Council to continue forward,” Councillor Blackmore said.

What do you think of the plan? Email editorial@newcastlepost.com.au.

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ast week Council approved the final design for the Levee project, which we are confident will breathe life back into our city centre.

With the advent of shopping centres like those at Greenhills and Rutherford, we have to accept the High Street in Central Maitland will never be the same as it was back in 1987 – nor would we want it to be.

Back then, before the Highway was developed, we had five sets of traffic lights and full coal trucks filling our city centre with smell and noise.

Now we have clean air and a pleasant area in which to really create something wonderful – not only for the people who live here now, and not for the city’s shop owners, but for the future generations so that in 50 years’ time people have a greater understanding of what Council has done for them.

It’d be all too easy to sit back, do nothing and let the mall die a slow

death; but to actually do something – and to do something big – that’s pretty brave.

Do we have a 100 per cent guarantee this will be successful? Of course not. But if we work together I’m confident things can change.

We’re looking to create a bustling lifestyle precinct that includes clusters of retail and dining outlets – not just one or two that sit either side of empty shopfronts.

This cluster effect is what we see in busy city strips, where people come down to have a look because they know there’s plenty to choose from, plenty to look at and the experience of walking down the street is as relaxing as it is exciting, as people gather to catch up with friends and generally enjoy themselves.

Of course it’s easy to be negative, there’s plenty of challenges still in our way. But this Council isn’t scared of a challenge and this is one we’ll take on with confidence and with a strong dedication to our city.

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He is wanted in relation to the 1999 bashing murder of a man at Erskine Park. Mr Hamilton has some distinctive tattoos.

Information about each wanted person is easily accessible on the NSW Police Web Site at www. police.nsw.gov.au, by clicking on the most wanted list. A full physical description, in addition to a photo, is present.

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At present there are seven persons listed: Basheerruddin Mohammed, who is wanted for the murder of a man in Redfern in 2003; Hakan Ayik, who is wanted for the supply of a large commercial quantity of drugs; James Dalmangas, wanted for murder related offences; Mohamad Maksoud, wanted for offences related to organised car rebirthing; Van Quai Tran, wanted for the sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl in February and the alleged group sexual assault of a woman in June 2011; and Warwick John McEwen, who failed to appear at Campbelltown court in relation to sexual assault offences.

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unter New England Health is reminding the community of some simple hygiene precautions people can take to avoid contracting the gastroenteritis strain currently doing the rounds. Hunter New England Health Public Health Doctor, Dr Kate Hardie, said winter is the peak season for gastro in the community.

“Outbreaks can occur throughout the year but cases tend to rise during winter and early spring,” Dr Hardie explained.

“We have already seen a number of outbreaks of norovirus gastroenteritis this season, particularly affecting aged care institutions and child care settings.”

Dr Hardie said there are two things people can do to reduce the spread of gastro: take care with hand washing and stay home while they recover.

“The best way to avoid viral gastroenteritis is by washing your hands thoroughly with soap and running water before handling and eating food.

“It is also important to always wash your hands after using the toilet,” she said.

“Alcohol-based hand gel is an effective alternative if soap and water are not readily available.”

The elderly are particularly vulnerable to dehydration from a bout of gastro, so it iswith Hunter New England Health advising people not to visit people in hospitals or in aged care facilities if you suspect you have gastro.

“Outbreaks in these environments can more readily occur with devastating consequences,” Dr Hardie explained.

“This is why sometimes a local aged care facility or hospital will ask family members to delay visiting if an outbreak occurs so that the spread of the virus can be contained,” she said.

Child-care centres and schools are also susceptible to outbreaks and babies are another vulnerable group, with warnings coming from schools and centres for parents to keep unwell children at home until they recover.

“It’s important to remember that babies can become dehydrated very quickly with gastro,” Dr Hardie said.

“Any baby less than six months old who has gastro should be taken to your GP or local emergency department immediately.”

Gastro is a common illness which is caused by a number of different bugs.

Viral gastroenteritis due to norovirus and rotavirus is more common in winter and early spring, but bacteria and food poisoning can also cause be responsible for causing gastro.

“Some of these viruses, particularly norovirus, are highly infectious and can be spread very easily from person to person.

They can also be spread through indirect contact with contaminated surfaces,” Dr Hardie said.

Symptoms of viral gastro usually last between one and three days, but sometimes longer, and can include vomiting, diarrhoea, fever and loss of appetite can make a person lose more fluid than they can keep down. This may lead to dehydration, which needs to be treated immediately.

Signs of dehydration include passing less urine than usual, increased thirst and dry mouth, sunken eyes, tiredness, and irritability. If dehydration cannot be rapidly corrected by increasing fluid intake, Dr Hardie advises that medical care should be sought.

For more information on preventing gastroenteritis as well as tips for staying healthy this winter, visit the NSW Ministry of Health website at www.health.nsw.gov. au/Pages/default.aspx.

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Meet Your Health Professional Clean living: Ways to live a healthy and happy life

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isease in not something we just inherit – our immune systems determine our health status. When it fails, then we experience symptoms of a disease, according to the team at McKay Biochemist Naturopathic Centre.

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“As our cars run on high octane fuel, our bodies need to run on ‘high octane food’; if this is not achieved, the immune system becomes weakened and lowers immunity, which results in diseases like depression, anxiety diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, bowel problems like IBS, Crohns, leaky gut, and skin conditions,” Anton from McKay Biochemist Naturopathic Centre says.

“Many of these conditions are easily diagnosed through state-of-art technology in computerised iridology and live blood analysis and are easily treated through herbal and natural remedies and nutritional advice.

“If we eat healthy, high nutritional foods and eliminate exposure to all possible pollutants from highly processed food, preservatives and colorings, then we are giving our cells the opportunity to obtain optimum health.”

By eating highly nutritional foods, drinking water, exercising regularly and getting quality rest, you will feel healthy and reduce your stress levels.

If you have a health issue or for more information on optimum health, visit McKay Biochemist Naturopathic Centre at Unit 8c/19 Mitchell Drive, Greenhills.

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Australian made in pristine Byron Bay, OrganicSpa has attained organic certification from the Australian Organic Food Chain (OFC).

“Over the past year we have seen an increase in clients asking for natural organic products that are both affordable and effective,” said Sloan Misevski, manager of The Spa at Chateau Elan.

“As an industry we are also seeing an increase in the number of guests suffering from certain skin allergies. So with this in mind, we started our search for the best organic skin care range available and knew it had to be 100 per cent Australian owned and made – so of course it had to be OrganicSpa.” Ms Misevski said she was surprised when researching organic skincare products to discover that most overseas organic certifying bodies aren’t independently approved or even state the ingredients must be 100 per cent naturally derived.

“Most don’t even mind if products contain petrochemicals, dioxins or SLS.” With 20 years’ experience in the industry and having managed the renowned Golden Door Health Retreat – Elysia, Ms Misevski understands that good nutrition and regular exercise coupled with good skin care should play a part in everyone’s daily routine.

The Spa at Chateau Elan is located on Vintage Drive, Rothbury. Call them on 4998 2500 or visit www.chateauelan.com.au.

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COMMUNITY Alcoholics Anonymous: Tues 7.30pm, Thurs 8pm, Tarro Community Hall, Northern Ave, Tarro. 4964 1555. Mon 10am Anglican Hall Lang Street Kurry. 4937 2213.

Amnesty: Amnesty International Group, 2nd Fri 10.45am to 11.45am Organic Feast, cnr, Lawes and William Streets, East Maitland . 4933 8432.

ARAFMI: Counselling, education and support to families, relatives and friends of people with mental illness. 22 Stewart Ave, Hamilton East. arafmihunter.org. Support line, 4961 6717 or admin line 49 612 842.

Arthritis NSW Maitland District Branch: 1st Thurs 10am, East Maitland Bowling Club.4966 4649.

Aspergers/autism: Information, advocacy, workshops, contact register, referral at Maitland Neighbourhood Centre. 4966 1717.

Australian Sewing Guild: Maitland branch meet third Thurs, Rutherford Community Centre, Arthur Street, Rutherford from 9.30am to 3.30pm. 4930 7554.

Books: Maitland Book Readers’ Club. 1st Mon, 1pm, East Maitland Library. 4934 1323.

Bereaved parents: 4952 3691.

Bushwalking: Hunter Area Walkabout Club. Sun. 4943 5073.

CARE for Pets: enables incapacitated people to remain living at home with their companion animals. Volunteers are required to assist with dog walking and at-home care for pets.

0416 962 273 and check out our webpage at www.canineworld. org.au.

Carers: Support group for carers of people with memory loss and associated problems, Kurri Community Centre, 4th Thurs, 3.30pm to 5.30pm. 4937 4555.

Childless bonds: Support for women and men who are unable to have children. Phone after 7pm or weekends. 4948 0941.

Choir: Maitland City Choir. Seventh Day Adventist Church, East Maitland, Tues, 7pm to 9pm. 4937 5834.

Choir: Port Stephens Choir. St Brigid’s hall, William St, Raymond Terrace, Thurs at 7pm. 4951 5064 or 0418 497 536.

Computerpals Maitland: 1st Thursday from 10am East Maitland Bowling Club. 4966 3530.

Dads in Distress: Call 1300 853 437 or visit www. dadsindistress.asn.au to find your nearest peer support group or local worker.

Diabetes: Coalfields Kurri Diabetes support group, last Tues, 10am, Kurri Bowling Club. 4937 2188 or 4930 4626. Maitland Diabetes support group, 2nd Tues, 10am. St Paul’s Church Hall.

4932 7649 or 0418 649 313.

East Maitland Social Club: Second Tues Bruce Street Community Hall, East Maitland 10-am-1pm. 4934 1456.

East Maitland Pine Tree GAPS Support Group: Every Tuesday during school terms. 10a.m.-12noon. St.Peters Youth Centre, E.Maitland 4933 6662 Ecumenical Service: Maitland Uniting Church, High Street, Maitland. 1pm Wednesdays. 4933 9059.

Exercise: Lifeball game exercises for any age, Wed, 10am, 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. 4932 7754.

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 Maitland RSL, sub-branch hall, 4th Thurs, 10am. 4932 8100 or 4937 4927.

Origin Newcastle: Support group for those separated by

adoption or through the stolen generation. Last Sat, Uniting Church, 150 Beaumont St, Hamilton. 4963 3482.

Palliative Care: Friends of Palliative Care 1st Mon, 10.30am.

4933 4494 or 4934 2253.

Rail: Maitland Branch of Save Our Rail, 2nd Wed, 7pm, St Peter’s Hall, East Maitland.

Rotary: Maitland Sunrise Rotary Club, Tues, 7.15am to 8.30am, Imperial Hotel, Maitland; Green Hills, Thursday, 7.158.30am George Tavern, Greenhills.

Scrabble: Maitland Park Bowling Club, Tues, 10am to 4pm.

4932 9696 or 4933 7404.

Seniors: National Seniors Australia, Hunter Valley Branch. 4th Tue, East Maitland Bowling Club from 9.30am. 4938 5314. 1st Thurs, Maitland Salvation Army, 1a Bunning Ave, Rutherford, 11am. 4932 0391.

Sids and Kids Hunter Region: Support group. Maitland City Motel, 258 New England Highway, Rutherford First Mon. 4969 3171.

Sing Australia: Singing for fun Mon from 7.30pm CWA Hall Church St, Maitland. 4936 6403.

Singles: Over 50s, Hunter Valley Singles Social Club, 1st Sun, 10.30am, Polish Hall, Maitland. 0428 166 867 or 4966 0545 hvssclub@yahoo.com.au.

Singles: Party at the Pub. Fun, safe, affordable way to meet new friends, 30+. 4994 5197 or partyatthepub.com.au.

Slimmers: Beresfield Waratah Slimmers, Tues, 6pm.

Beresfield Bowling Club. 4966 4649.

Theatre: Maitland Repertory Playhouse, High St, Maitland.

Maitland Junior Repertory (8 to 16 years), Sat afternoons, 0422 691 363. Reamus Youth Theatre (16 to 25 years), Mon evenings, 0407 306 004. Hunter Impro Network (all ages), 1st Sun. 0401 170 364. Romulus Players (all ages) Tues. 4934 5519.

Walking: Heart Foundation Walking groups. 4915 8003.

CLUB Business Professional Women, Maitland: 4th Tues. 0415 214 709 or bwpmaitland@gmail.com.

Coin club: Maitland & District Coin Club Inc, meets 7.30pm 2nd Mon. 4933 8961, maitlandcoinclub@gmail.com.

Maitland and Coalfields District Orchid Society: Meeting, 2nd Thursday Masonic Hall, George Street East Maitland from 7.30pm. 4932 8220.

Maitland/Beresfield Lioness Club: 1st Mon. Beresfield Bowling Club, 6.30pm. 49661751.

Maitland Table Tennis: Tues and Thurs from 9.15 am, Fri from 6pm, Polish Hall Grant St Maitland. 4966 1478.

National Service & Combined Forces Association Maitland Branch: 4th Thurs 10am, East Maitland RSL Hall. 4933 1629 or 6337 8378.

Probus: Rutherford/Telarah Mens’ 2nd and 4th Tuesday, Maitland City Bowling Club from 9.30am.

Rutherford Lioness Club: 1st Tues, Maitland Park Bowling Club, 7pm. 4930 1643.

Toastmasters: Cessnock Toastmasters, Cessnock Supporters Club, Mon (except public holidays), 6.45pm. 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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A senior moment

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hey were the hottest senior citizens Florida had ever seen. In 1985, The Golden Girls burst onto the small screen and became a phenomenon that, despite the show ending its run in 1992, still continues to this day.

Who could forget the zany and always hilarious adventures of housemates, former substitute teacher Dorothy Zbornak (Bea Arthur) her mother Sophia Petrillo (Estelle Getty), lascivious southern belle Blanche Devereaux (Rue McClanahan) and the naively hilarious Norwegian-American farm gal Rose Nyland (Betty White).

Well, thanks to the magic of puppetry, yes puppetry, The Golden Girls are set to live again in the hilarious show ‘Thank You For being A Friend’. This show is brimming

with hilarious put downs, scandalous senior moments and cheesecake. Lots of cheesecake.

The puppets in the show were handmade by the world famous Jim Henson Creature Shop while the play was written

by Thomas Duncan-Watt (‘Good News Week’) and Jonathan Worsley (‘Winners and Losers’).

Fresh from sold-out shows at Sydney’s Comedy Store, you might want to get your tickets ASAP because, like Blanche’s boudoir, it’s the hottest ticket in town.

As an added bonus, cheesecake will be served prior to the show.

‘Thank You For Being A Friend’ will be on at the Civic Theatre Playhouse on Friday, June 21.

AUSTRALIA HOTEL, Cessnock: Saturday, Allstar.

BELMORE HOTEL: Friday/Saturday, Live Entertainment.

BERESFIELD BOWLING CLUB: Friday, 24 Hours; Saturday, HR Duo. BERESFIELD TAVERN: Friday, Matt Gaudrey.

BRADFORD HOTEL: Friday, Troy Kemp; Sunday, The Gleesons.

CAMBRIDGE HOTEL: Wednesday, Bunker, Model Youth, DJ Tim Coffey, Mixed Emotions, Blake Hull; Friday, Black Diamond, The Delta Lions, New Black Shades; Saturday, Ash Grunwald CENTRAL HOTEL, Stroud: Thursday, Boulderdash.

CESSNOCK SUPPORTERS: Friday, The Big Bang; Saturday, Solid Gold Party Night; Saturday, Jimeoin.

CLUB SINGLETON: Friday, Stephen Cheney.

CRITERION HOTEL, Singleton: Friday, Gen X. DENMAN HOTEL: Sunday, Just Jace.

EAST CESSNOCK BOWLING CLUB: Wednesday, Ukulele Workshop; Thursday, Talk of the Town; Friday, Snowy Robson; Saturday, Paul Storey.

EAST MAITLAND BOWLING CLUB: Friday, Phonic; Saturday, The Smarts; Sunday, Darrel and Scott.

EASTS LEISURE AND GOLF: Saturday, Karaoke.

FAMILY HOTEL, Maitland: Friday, The Ratbags.

GEORGE TAVERN: Saturday, Sundays Record; Sunday, Jerome.

GRAND JUNCTION HOTEL: Thursday, Rosey; Friday, Max Savage, Hello Mornings; Sunday, Two Rivers.

HAMILTON STATION HOTEL: Thursday, Madhouse DJs. HARRIGANS IRISH PUB, Pokolbin: Friday, Loko; Saturday, Uptoen.

KING STREET HOTEL: Friday, Scott Beker, Dexi, Splinta, Biscut, G-Love, Harmonic Distortion; Saturday, Tom Piper, Kronic; Sunday, Any Given Sunday.

KURRI BOWLING CLUB: Friday, Red Alert; Saturday, John Jay. LASS O’GOWRIE HOTEL: Thursday, Creative Creatures Open Mic Night; Friday, Wil Wagner, Jamie Hay, Nick Van Breda; Saturday, The Tooksie Collective, Pornskas, Fire Until Dawn; Sunday, The Doctor’s Wife, The Limp, Leather Feather, Swami Binton.

LIZOTTE’S NEWCASTLE: Wednesday, Australian Burlesque Festival; Thursday, Merewether High Showcase; Friday, Peter Bottaro Trio; Saturday, Abbasback MAITLAND LEAGUES CLUB: Friday, Nightfly.

NEATH HOTEL: Saturday, Phil McKnight.

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NORTHERN STAR HOTEL: Wednesday, Josh Callaway; Saturday, Sam Reynolds Music School PEDENS, Cessnock: Friday, Brett O’Malley.

POTTERS BREWERY: Friday, Aleyce Simmonds.

QUEENS WHARF BREWERY: Saturday, Jason Bone, KDL; Sunday, GenR8 REGAL HUNTER HOTEL: Saturday, Brooke Harvey.

ROYAL FEDERAL HOTEL: Saturday, Daley Holliday.

RUTHERFORD HOTEL: Saturday, Retro Masters.

SHENANIGANS, Maitland: Friday, Karaoke; Saturday, Solid Gold.

SINGLETON DIGGERS, Alroy Park: Friday, Karaoke.

SINGLETON DIGGERS, York Street: Saturday, Dave Live.

TELARAH BOWLING CLUB: Friday, Purple Hearts; Saturday, Free Juke Box. WICKHAM PARK HOTEL: Wednesday, Flash Jam; Thursday, Giant; Friday, Afro Moses- Spirit of Bob Marley Show; Saturday, Good Corn Liquor, Overload; Sunday, Afro Moses, Blues Bombers.

WINDSOR CASTLE HOTEL: Friday, Pete Hibbert; Saturday, The Levymen.

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FASHION FIXATION

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Nurture your social connections

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ocial connections and positive relationships are strongly linked to our mental health and wellbeing. Throughout our lives, our relationships with others change, but they remain important.

Being around people gives us the opportunity to share our experiences and to learn about the experience of others.

Good relationships with family and friends help us to have fun and enjoy life, while other people can help us out with practical tasks and support us to reach our goals.

We can grow at any stage of life – we just need to be open to new experiences.

Building our knowledge and skills at a task we really enjoy can boost selfesteem, give us opportunities for social interaction, and improve our overall wellbeing.

When setting new challenges or taking on new activities, choose things that are meaningful for you and fit with your interests and values. Be flexible.

Try and think about your new goals in terms of things you want to add to your life, instead of in terms of things you are trying to avoid. Sites such as www. mentalhealth.asn.au can be helpful and

give helpful tips.

Some ways to connect: • Offer to help – volunteer for an organisation you believe in or just help your friends move house.

• Combine doing something for your physical health with a social activity to improve your mental health. For example, join a walking group.

• Make spending quality time with people close to you a priority and keep up to date with what is happening in their lives. Try to be a good listener and let others share their stories without interrupting.

Some ways to grow: • Ask someone you know to teach you something they do well or are enthusiastic about and that you’ve been interested in for a long time.

• Write a list of what you value most and a list of what you spend time on. Do they match up? What could you do to spend more time doing these things?

• Break a big task into smaller chunks.

What’s the very first step you need to take? Write down a plan of where, when and how you’ll do this and how you’ll deal with any obstacles. Don’t forget a finish date.

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Maternity what-not-to wear

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ashion is often about hiding our lumps and bumps, and wearing what we can to make us look slimmer and healthier. However, there is an exception.

Maternity wear has always been about wearing long, unflattering (but comfortable) ‘muu-muus’, but things seem to have changed in recent years. Women are flaunting their baby bumps in the hottest, on-trend maternity wear out, and it seems as though designers are putting more of an emphasis on trendy maternity wear.

Perhaps they have realised that pregnant women still like to look great in the latest fashions, but I think that a lot of the attention on maternity wear has come from a number of famous pregnant women.

Take the Duchess of Cambridge for instance; Kate Middleton is a prime example of a beautiful style icon not shy about her pregnancy.

Kate always looks on-trend and beautifully classy in her long coats and fitted dresses.

The key to the classy look is to buy

maternity wear that fits, that isn’t too tight and is modest. A winter coat over a mid-length dress, worn with stockings and some carefully chosen accessories, will give you the perfect classy, on-trend look this winter.

Reality TV star and socialite Kim Kardashian is another celebrity who is showing that being pregnant is anything but a limitation when it comes to fashion. Kim has taken a much different approach to Kate, but she is just as much on trend.

Kim has been cut a little bit of slack when it comes to some of her outfits (think that curtain-like dress that she wore to the 2013 Met Gala), but she always wears clothes with pride.

Many of her outfits are as current as they come and would be worn by anyone, pregnant or not.

Like Kim, you don’t have to lose your personal style just because your body has changed – you will find that many of the stores that you already shop at will have a maternity range. There are also great boutique maternity shops with fashionable ranges.

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March 21 to April 20

Expect the unexpected in your home and family life. If you were hoping to have a nice peaceful time at home alone, forget it. Friends and relatives will be dropping in for tea, coffee, chats and sympathy all month long. It may not be what you had planned but you will enjoy it all the same. People you haven’t heard from or seen in ages will either suddenly be on the phone or you will bump into them whilst shopping.

TAURUS

april 21 to may 21

Unexpected answers to some quite troublesome questions that have been on your mind shall come from out of the blue. Your mental powers are going to be in top form, so let your instincts and intelligence shine. You are particularly persuasive too, so it shouldn’t be difficult to win even the most stubborn and entrenched person over to your cause. If you’re sitting for exams you’ll excel.

GEMINI

may 22 to june 21

There is great news in connection with your work and, in particular, with payment for anything to do with work. You may receive an excellent offer and this could include a binding document of some kind. Make sure that you read this thoroughly and that you understand it before signing. There will be a sudden urge for some retail therapy, and as luck is on your side you’ll be guaranteed of buying some real bargains.

CANCER

june 22 to july 22

Children or young people in your social circle will bring a great deal of pleasure, either because they make some kind of achievement or simply because you enjoy doing things together. There is also likely to be the news of an unexpected pregnancy in your social circle, which shall bring a lot of excitement with it. If you’re looking for love and have all but given up, you’re about to be pleasantly surprised!

LEO

july 23 to august 23

VIRGO

august 24 to september 23

libra

September 24 to OctOBER 23

Bosses and other colleagues are going to be impressed with how you handle difficult situations at work. If you’re out of work and are looking for a new job, then the right one is about to land in your lap. Your judgement of certain situations is spot on and recognition is about to come your way. This is also the ideal time to deal with any annoying health problems as the answers will be easily found.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 to NOVEMBER 22

If you have to deal with awkward, demanding children or even with adults who insist on acting like children, you will be able to defuse the most troubling situation with ease and tact.

The fact that you are able to empathise with their point of view while still maintaining your own position of moral authority will be very important. It’s a great time for a trip away or to buy some tickets to a special musical or event!

SAGITTARIUS

november 23 to december 21

If you have been involved in some major renovations in and around your home, you will be glad to know that they are headed in the right direction. If you have been contemplating having something done but haven’t got started on it yet, this is the time in which to get things under way. There is great news for those of you trying to organise a major public event as things are about to all fall into place.

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 22 to JANUARY 20

You’re reminiscent of a battering ram: when there’s an obstacle before you, you won’t rest until you have broken it down. The stars show you to be something of a workaholic, and we must admit your capacity for hard graft is impressive, but be certain not to wear yourself out. This is also going to be a rather busy time for you as there will loads of paperwork to deal with and several short journeys ahead of you.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO february 19

A discussion with your loved ones will open your eyes to possibilities you didn’t think existed. In monetary terms this will be a good thing, enabling you to sort out the finances so that large domestic projects can be completed.

This is an excellent time to get your hands on any kind of equipment that will make your life easier, either at home or at work Also your health and energy are about to improve.

PISCES

FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

Unexpected answers to problems that have bothered you for some time either regarding your children or a creative endeavour that you’re trying to pull together shall fall into your lap.

Your talents should shine, so have some belief in yourself and in what you can offer the world at large. Romance seems to be in the air for you and you’ll unexpectedly meet someone who sets your heart aflutter.

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There’s no doubt that issues surrounding friendship and trust are very important. The planets are highlighting your horoscope area of social activities, which ensures that encounters with interesting people will yield new and enduring friendships. Although your mood has tended to vary between optimism and despair recently, the positive connection between Venus and Neptune will increase confidence.

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A serious conversation with someone special in your life will renew an understanding between you. This, in turn, will be expressed as affection, as shared worries will bring you closer together.

There should be a sudden and unexpected windfall for you or some other family member.

What seems certain is that if such a windfall does occur, you will spend it on household goods or to benefit loved ones.

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860 Buchanan Road Bed: 3 | Bath: 1 | Car: 4 For Sale: $798,000

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itting on a picturesque 3.2 hectares with a tranquil outlook over the dams to open farmland, this three-bedroom house makes the most of its position with wide wrap-around

verandas and an undercover entertainment deck. The house has spotted gum polished floorboards, high ceilings with ornate cornices, ducted airconditioning and a wood-burning combustion fire. The house

also has an open-plan living and dining area that is adjacent to the country-style kitchen.

The property has a two-storey shed with a games room, kitchenette and a guest room office. There is also a three-bay machinery

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Lambs VaLLey

This charming home has been totally renovated so you can just move in & enjoy. Seated on 2700m of land with no rear neighbours & in a quiet cul-de-sac, it is in a peaceful location - yet only a short walk to schools & shops, with town water & sewer. The 4 bedrooms offer built in robes, all with new carpet.

Comfort is assured in the roomy living areas with A/C & wood heater. A modern kitchen makes cooking a breeze, with stainless steel gas cooking appliances & dishwasher. Even the bathroom & laundry are all new! Outside you have a huge patio perfect for entertaining or letting the kids run wild, with easy to maintain surrounding gardens. To the side you have a double carport PLUS a triple garage, & wide side access to the rear of the land where is there is a current DA in place for a new shed.

Set high on the edge of the escarpment in a peaceful, secluded setting these residential pavillions offer a versatile useage for either home plus guest accommodation or home plus income. On 100 acres of bush these 3 stunning pavilions are designed by the award winning enviro architect Paul Whitsig. All have their own private balconies with 180Ëš views, one has a disability ramp and facilities. The current owners enjoy the lifestyle of the main split level pavillion which features a full chefs kitchen incl.

S/S appliances, all rooms have sensational views.

Living areas open through french doors to extra wide verandas, perfect for entertaining or just relaxing.

Holiday let the others offering you the possibility of a convenient income. It would also suit an extended family with needs for individual living spaces.

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shed, a four-car garage, two dams and three water tanks. For more information, phone PRD Nationwide Hunter Valley on 4934 2000 or listing agent Stacey Pethers on 0407 011 818. Inspect: By appointment.

18 July 6pm, 107 newcastle rd, east maitland by appointment Cathy Cattell 0414 697 424

4 BED 1 BATH 5 CAR

auCtion insPeCt ContaCt

4 July 6pm, 107 newcastle rd, east maitland by appointment Cathy Cattell 0414 697 424

6 BED 4 BATH

east maitLand

ashtonfieLd

Sitting on approx. 1200sqm of land and in one of the Hunters most sought after areas comes your opportunity to purchase this first class family home.

Consisting of 5 bedrooms plus a study, 3 bathrooms throughout, plenty of living space, views across to Louth Park and beyond this property is perfect for the larger family. Sit out and entertain on the timber deck whilst keeping an eye on the kids and enjoying the stunning views. Extra features include, separate bar counter, wood burner, Air conditioning, polished porcelain tiles throughout, extra long double garage with drive thru access into the back yard, side access, plenty of storage and so much more, Enquire today for your inspection.

Situated in a quiet cul de sac this 4 bedroom family home is perfect for the growing family. All bedrooms are of generous proportion with built in wardrobes and main with ensuite. There are formal and informal living areas throughout, sun room and plenty of room in the yard for kids. The kitchen is the heart of the property which overlooks the meals and family area.

Interest is expected to be high so enquire today!

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buy now or at auction neg range from $630,000 auCtion 27 June 6pm, 107 newcastle rd, east maitland insPeCt by appointment ContaCt reece thompson 0478 691 418

famiLy LiVinG

5 BED 3 BATH 2 CAR

buy now or at auction neg range from $630,000 auCtion 27 June 6pm, 107 newcastle rd, east maitland insPeCt by appointment ContaCt todd Capon 0416 104 164

4934 2000

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4 BED 2 BATH 2 CAR

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Branxton StUnnInGLY UnIQUE

LovEDaLE 3 HoMES on 20 aCrES

Situated in the sleepy village of Lower Belford, across from the Hunter River Is “Colinroobie”. On 11 acres of quality land, fully fenced with post & rail horse paddocks, 2 stables, tack shed, under ground irrigation, 8 meg water licence & more - it offers you a unique & relaxing lifestyle. This beautiful home has been lovingly restored & tastefully extended with quality inclusions. Offering 4 spacious bedrooms, all with built in robes, luxurious modern bathrooms with heated floors, polished timber floors, LOTS of storage, High ceilings, western red cedar Queensland shutters thru out the whole home, Antique fireplaces, European laundry, & ducted A/C. The new kitchen is incredible! Caesar stone bench tops, stainless steel gas appliances, dishwasher, enormous pantry - all opening across to the exquisite dining & living areas which have been designed to enjoy the natural light & stunning views over the valley. There are doors opening onto a wide verandah, perfect for entertaining or just relaxing & seated close by is a flawless 10m designer salt water pool. Enjoy easy care gardening with auto irrigation, a vegie garden with a selection of fruit trees & a 14m x 7.5m huge shed with 3 phase power, lots of storage and mezzanine floor.

Home 1 - the main residence is 4yrs old, sitting high at the rear of the property, designed to enjoy the natural light & stunning views over the whole property & to the mountains beyond. Consisting of quality inclusions such as ducted A/C, italian porcelain tiled floors, high ceilings, 4 expansive bedrooms, all with built in robes & more !

Home 2 - A large 2 story, 5 bedroom home. Downstairs is one bedroom, a roomy country style timber kitchen, open plan dining / living areas opening to front & rear verandahs. Upstairs are 4 bedrooms, 2 modern bathrooms, of which 2 bedrooms open to a wide front verandah with wonderful mountain views. It is being sold with all furnishings, linen etc as a going tourist accomodation.

Home 3 - A 2 bedroom modular home. It has a lovely front patio perfect for enjoying those views, a kitchen with gas cooking appliances, original bathroom, A/C living area. It is being sold with all furnishings, linen etc as a going tourist accomodation.

The land is fenced into 5 paddocks for horses, with several shelters / stables & levelled 60m x 20m dressage arena, plus Olive trees with irrigation.

PrICE InSPECt ContaCt

PrICE InSPECt ContaCt

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POOL 4 BED 2 BATH 5 CAR

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Having side access to your double garage is also a great advantage with plenty of potential. Don’t let this one be the one that got away!!

Style, quality & location come together on this wonderful 25 ac property. Sitting high at the rear of the land offering wonderful views over the whole property & to the mountains beyond is a stunning 6 yr old Macdonald Jones home, constructed on a steel frame. It features ducted A/ C, tiled floors, modern spacious open plan living areas designed to capture the rural views & natural light from all angles, 4 expansive bedrooms of which the main has walk in robe & ensuite & 9 ft ceilings. The designer kitchen has dishwasher, stainless steel appliances, with lots of storage & room for that BIG fridge. Sliding doors open to a wide patio & extensive verandah perfect for relaxing or entertaining. All of the land is fully fenced & cleared, making it suitable for any lifestyle pursuit. There is approx. 2 acres of vineyard, along with under ground irrigation from the 8 meg dam, PLUS a 2 meg P.I.D licence. The shed, which measures, 12m x 9m has power & water.

PrICE InSPECt ContaCt

$329,000 By appointment Luke anderson or Jessica Dixon 0408 976 509

3 BED 1 BATH 2 CAR

PrICE InSPECt ContaCt

$845,000 - $895,000 By appointment Cathy Cattell 0414 697 424

4934 2000

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Anna Bay

$430,000

“WALKING DISTANCE TO WATER”

Over 650m2 of land! This 4 bedroom home comprises of double carport, double garage, room for a boat or caravan, separate lounge and dining. Entertainment area overlooking the salt water pool. Walk to beaches!

CONTACT ANDREW DOUGLASS M: 0418 974 262

Tanilba Bay

“BIG AND BEAUTIFUL”

Corlette

$480,000 Soldiers Point

“GREAT LOCATION IN CORLETTE”

This cul-de-sac street is within walking distance to shops, schools and bus stop. Comprising of four bedrooms, two bathrooms, two living areas, double garage and BBQ entertainment area. Main bedroom is huge with walk-in robe, large ensuite and oversized private balcony.

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“BEST OF BOTH WORLDS”

$649,000 Anna Bay

Tranquility, serenity, location plus the advantage of an income. This magnificent home is located in the quietest street on the peninsula. Across from Cromarty Bay and nature reserve. Run as a profitable B & B at the moment with 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and beautiful landscaped yards!

CONTACT ANDREW DOUGLASS M: 0418 974 262

$539,000

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“A RECIPE FOR RELAXATION”

This 4 bedroom, strata title waterfront duplex occupies a stunning waterfront position - views from inside and outside. The kitchen features strong lines and high quality surfaces. This property must be seen.

CONTACT ANDREW DOUGLASS M: 0418 974 262

Anna Bay

Nelson Bay

$780,000

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

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This 3 bedroom, two bathroom home is in a sought after cul-de-sac!! Comprises formal lounge and dining room, family room, good size kitchen with breakfast bar, undercover pergola, carport and a double garage.

Excellent street frontage. Call now to view!

CONTACT ANDREW DOUGLASS M: 0418 974 262

“RURAL LIVING - CLOSE TO BEACH & TOWN”

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$439,000

Soldiers Point

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.

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Nelson Bay “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

Salamander Bay

“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

Corlette

$745,000

WOW! OVERSIZE LIVING ROOMS & BEDROOMS

“QUALITy THROUGHOUT”

$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 Shoal Bay

“DEVELOPERS DREAM”

CONTACT ANDREW DOUGLASS M: 0418 974 262

$450,000 Nelson Bay

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!!!

Great position, great location and great potential. This is your chance to seize this 974m2 block and make it your own. Renovate the existing 4 bed, 2 bath, open plan home or re-develop the block and design 2 or 3 new homes to council regulations!

CONTACT ANDREW DOUGLASS M: 0418 974 262

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6 Yacaaba Street, Nelson Bay NSW 2315

“NORTH FACING DUPLEX”

$525,000

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.

CONTACT ANDREW DOUGLASS M: 0418 974 262

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Under 20s’ solid run halted by a strong Storm performance

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he Newcastle Knights under 20’s suffered their first defeat in five rounds with a 36-8 loss against the Melbourne Storm at AAMI Park on Sunday afternoon.

Captain Adam Clydsdale returned to the number 9 after a stint in the first grade and shared hooker duties with Danny Levi.

The young Knights went in to the half time break trailing by 16 points and were unable to claw their way back in to the game.

The Knights found themselves with an opportunity just eight minutes into the first half after Christian Welch was penalised and put on report for a high tackle on five-eighth David Oakes. The team decided against taking the 2-points and were unable to crack the home side’s defence.

The Storm opened the scoring eight minutes later with Richard Kennar sliding through the defence on the right edge. Matt McGahan converted and the Storm lead 6-0. McGahan then picked up the Storm’s second try of the match, converting it, to give his team a 12-point lead with 24 minutes left to play in the first half.

The Knights hit back in the 31st

The Knights Under 20s side went down to Melbourne Storm . Photo: Newcastle Knights

minute through Lachlan Shipard, who scored in the corner on the back of a penalty for a shoulder charge on Oakes.

They were made to pay for a mistake on their own line with McGahan going over for a second, before extending the lead with a penalty goal after Dan Kilian was put on report for a high tackle.

The second half started just as the first half ended, with the Storm scoring first points. Cade Umaga dived over in the corner after receiving a perfect ball from McGahan. With McGahan’s conversion, the Storm led 26-4.

The Storm crossed for their fifth try in the 50th minute, when Dane Chang showed strength to

beat Shipard to the line. McGahan converted from the sideline to give the Storm a 32-4 lead.

In the 60th minute after making a break down their left side, the home side spread the ball to their right for winger Denny Solomona to score in the corner. The Knights hit back with a try to Pat Mata’utia, who scored in the left corner.

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