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Funds to the rescue Decision sees doctors, paramedics go on all rescue flights Amelia Parrott

he Hunter Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service will soon have a doctor and paramedic on onboard thanks to a long-awaited funding boost announced by the NSW Health Minister, Jillian Skinner, last week. $4.8 million was announced for the provision of doctors on helicopter missions in the Hunter, with a further $2 million to go towards the New England/North West service, providing aero-medical protection to much of northern NSW. Prior to the announcement, the service was forced to rely upon ambulance paramedics, which could cause delays. The change is part of a list of reforms announced by the NSW Government that will also see medical and paramedical crew on call 24/7 at the Newcastle Helicopter Base from January 2014 and a dedicated emergency retrieval ambulance available to support rapid road retrievals. Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service general manager, Richard Jones, was doubtful the new system would be up and running by January but said the announcement was nonetheless great for the community. “We’ve been pushing for four or five years for this and we always said we’d take whoever they could send us, but to get the rolled-gold standard of a doctor and a paramedic is great news for us and for the community,” he said. “Having a doctor and paramedic means we’ll be able to undertake all sorts of missions and there will be

dumping a big issue Maitland Councillor Philip Penfold has called upon Maitland City Council to more closely regulate the charity and commercial clothing bins that are spread across the city. In a question posed to last night’s council meeting, Councillor Penfold asked if anything was being done to act on illegal dumping around the bins, particularly in instances where trip hazards were being created.

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Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service’s Richard Jones (right) with Newcastle MP Tim Owen last week

fewer time delays which is better for patients.” Maitland MP Robyn Parker welcomed the changes to the service. “More paramedics and doctors

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The changes to the Hunter service will bring it in line with NSW Health Department standards, which requires a doctor and paramedic on every rescue flight.

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Students shouldn’t have to live up to the stereotype

ni students have always been poor. That’s certainly the pop culture stereotype we’re presented with in movies and TV shows. It’s just the norm, right? It doesn’t have to be. A recent study of 12,000 full-time = and postgrad uni students in this country showed that two-thirds of them are living below the poverty line. The Universities Australia study revealed that just over a fifth of respondents had an annual income of less than $10,000, and a further 40.3 per cent, so around half, earned between $10,000 and $19,000. Weekly? That’s roughly $192 to $365. When you look at the cost of living, especially in the major cities, of course it doesn’t add up. With rent, bills (phone, internet, utilities, groceries, medical), transport costs, clothing, and the cost of uni materials to pay, it’s no wonder people in the industry are calling it a crisis. I was lucky enough to be able to live at home while I went to uni. My uni was only a few minutes from my parents’ place in Sydney, and they

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Relief for this student as his days of poverty are over

were happy to have me there. While this arrangement sometimes curtailed the undergrad experience, it meant I could live a nice existence, do casual work and start my post-uni working life relatively debt free. But, not everyone has this option. So, what’s the answer to getting our uni students, the future leaders of business, industry and the arts, out from below the poverty line? Is it: A) Increasing youth allowance payments B) Lowering the age of independence to qualify for @newcastlepost Newcastle Post

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Government support C) Ensuring affordable housing is accessible to uni students D) All of the above. Hint: D. *** It was pleasing to hear last week that the NSW Government has dedicated new funding to allow a doctor and paramedic on all Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service flights in the Hunter. We all know of people who have had to use this wonderful service, and it’s fantastic to know that it is now even better equipped to continue the important work. It also brings the Hunter service in line with State standards – always a good thing! *** It’s the second most anticipated announcement, following the naming of the election date. The arrival of the royal baby. While I belong to the camp that’s inexplicably excited about the whole thing, it’s time it arrived. Kate probably agrees. Laura Jayes column won’t be appearing in this week’s paper. We apologise to regular readers.

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Council called on to regulate dumping around commercial charity bins

Melissah Comber

ouncillor Philip Penfold has called upon Maitland City Council to more closely regulate the charity and commercial clothing bins that are spread across the city. In a question posed to last night’s council meeting, Councillor Penfold asked if anything was being done to act on illegal dumping around the bins, particularly in instances where trip hazards were being created. “I’ve received four complaints from the community about this in the last fortnight,” Councillor Penfold said. “Council needs to make an assessment – are they being emptied as frequently as they should be? Can Council remove the bins?” Council’s Executive Manager Planning, Environment and Lifestyle, Bernie Mortomore, said that the issue has been the focus of current investigations. “At present a bin audit is being prepared throughout the city,” Mr Mortomore said in his report.

“Where a bin is identified that is not approved, action to remedy that will be taken.” However, Councillor Penfold believes that the larger issue is that the community is not aware that all clothing bins benefit charities. “I believe that at least a third, or even possibly half of the clothing bins in this city are commercially operated – that is, they are run for profit.” Although regulations state that each bin must prominently display whether it is for charitable or commercial benefit, Councillor Penfold believes that people do not understand the difference. “That is a distinction that people need to be aware of.” Councillor Penfold said that a prime example can be seen at a clothing bin on the corner of Swan and Tank Streets in Morpeth. “The bin is in a prominent spot on a historic lot,” he said. “I think people believe that because it’s for charity, it can justify their dumping.” Have you seen any bins in the Maitland area items have been dumped? Let us know about them via editorial@ newcastelpost.com.au.

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A happy story about an outstanding act of honesty

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often write about the problems of crime and the issues associated with fighting it. Sometimes it may seem as if it is all doom and gloom, with some members of the community disregarding the consequences of their actions and the impacts on others. But often police are involved with the opposite type of event, where people carry out outstanding acts of honesty for purely altruistic reasons. Unfortunately these actions do not get the coverage they deserve. On Friday I was involved in one such small event, where the actions of a member of the community had a positive impact on a small boy’s life. Earlier in the week, the 10-year-old lad had lost his new iPod touch at Birralee Park in Kurri Kurri. To the boy, this was a major event as the iPod was his pride and joy. Luckily for the boy, a mother who was playing with her children in the park found the iPod and handed it into police. Because the device was locked, police could not immediately return it. On Friday afternoon the boy and his mother attended Maitland Police Station where I had the pleasure of ascertaining the boy owned the device

and returning it to him. It was a joy to hand the iPod back to the beaming child. The boy’s mother said to me that it confirmed her trust in people. The boy wished to thank the finder, and I conveyed those sentiments to her when

I told her of the outcome of her actions in handing in the property. These type of events occur all the time. Most members of the community do go out of their way to do the right thing. Long may it continue.

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ar parts, old piping and hunks of metal may not look like the materials a standard artist would use, but Greg Salter isn’t a standard artist. The Telarah sculptor and screen printer took out the top gong at the Nelson Bay Sculpture Festival earlier this month with a fish made entirely out of recycled materials. “Lots of people find it hard to see past the scrap,” Mr Salter explained. “But I just look at it and see material.” The sculpture, which Mr Salter estimates

to be approximately two metres long and one metre high or “the size of a lounge chair”, was constructed from brake parts, pipes, bobcat teeth, a hot water system and even the bottoms of fire extinguishers. “A lot of my material is given to me by friends. I have a friend who drives a bobcat and gives me the teeth when he replaces them,” he said. The Nelson Bay win is another highlight in Mr Salter’s 20-year career, having previously won the Newcastle Region Show Sculpture Prize and the Hunter Botanic Garden’s Outdoor Sculpture Prize, as well as regularly exhibiting around the State. His work will remain in the Port Stephens area as a permanent installation.

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ntil the end of the month, residents have a chance to comment on the developed design for The Levee in Central Maitland. A major component of this project is the establishment of a shared way, where both pedestrians and vehicles can utilise the space that is currently the Maitland Heritage Mall. It also includes a refurbishment of the space with new stone paving in the shared zone as well as landscaping, street furniture and lighting. The second major component, subject to a future DA, features the construction of a River Link building to connect High Street to the Hunter River and a partial refurbishment of both the Riverside Walk. This is the final time people will be able to comment on the project as a whole, and I recommend you do. Plans can be viewed at both Council’s Administration Building, at a window display currently set up in the mall and at www.maitlandyoursay.com.au

I strongly believe that this project could see real change occur in the city centre. I have said before, and I will again, that we need to stop expecting the mall to return to the space it was before it was originally closed to traffic in 1988. Twenty five years have passed since that decision was made and our city has changed significantly in that time. So must we. The growth of our city means growth in many areas. This can be seen by a report that was presented to Council last night, showing a number of capital works currently underway across the city. Council is working in all areas of the city to improve the road network and make Maitland a safer place to live and work. In the case of road works, Council ensures it notifies people who may be affected by the work and I urge residents and drivers to work in partnership with Council on all levels to allow work to occur in an efficient and effective manner.

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NamiNg of Public RoaDs

Notice is hereby given that Maitland City Council, in pursuance of section 162 of the Roads Act 1993 and Part 2 of the Roads Regulation 2008, has approved the following change of suffix to road name/s for gazettal: Location: Gillieston Heights Road Name: Banyan Street Deposited Plan: DP1167029 The above road names have been notified. No objections to the proposed name/s have been received during the prescribed period. David Evans, General Manager Maitland City Council, High Street, PO Box 220, Maitland NSW 2320.

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MAITLAND URBAN SETTLEMENT STRATEGY 2012 DRAFT EDITION HAVE YOUR SAY ON THE FUTURE GROWTH OF MAITLAND On 9 July 2013, Council resolved to exhibit the Maitland Urban Settlement Strategy (MUSS) 2012 Draft Edition for public consultation. The Maitland Urban Settlement Strategy provides a framework for the long-term urban growth in the Maitland Local Government Area. The primary focus of the MUSS is investigation, sequencing and management of land release for residential, commercial and industrial land uses. A key principle of the MUSS is to support appropriate urban growth in the City of Maitland. The Settlement Strategy review ensures that adequate supplies of urban land are available across the local government area, and that the strategy is updated to reflect current economic, urban development and population growth in the area. The 2012 Draft Edition of the Maitland Urban Settlement Strategy will be on public consultation for a period of twenty-eight (28) days between Thursday, 18 July 2013 and Thursday, 15 August 2013. A copy of the Draft Edition, the Executive Summary Map and supporting information will be available to view at the following locations during this exhibition period: • Maitland City Council Administration Building 285–287 High Street, Maitland Monday to Thursday: 8.30am–5.00pm Friday: 8.30am–4.30pm • Central Maitland Branch Library 480 High Street, Maitland Monday: 9.00am–6.00pm Tuesday to Thursday: 9.00am–7.00pm Friday: 9.00am–5.00pm Saturday: 9.00am–2.00pm

• Rutherford Branch Library 13 Arthur Street, Rutherford Monday to Friday: 9.30am–5.00pm Saturday: 9.00am–1.00pm • Thornton Branch Library Taylor Avenue, Thornton Monday to Friday: 9.30am–5.00pm Saturday: 9.00am–1.00pm The Draft 2012 Edition and supporting information is also available online via Council’s website at www.maitland.nsw.gov.au Alternatively, an electronic copy of the exhibition materials may be obtained from Council’s Administration Building, upon request. Persons wishing to make comment on the MUSS 2012 Draft Edition should do so in writing to: The General Manager, Maitland City Council PO Box 220, Maitland NSW 2320. Alternatively comments can be emailed to strategicplanning@maitland.nsw.gov.au Submissions should be received no later than 4.30pm on Thursday, 15 August 2013 and should quote reference number 103/77/6. Disclosure of Political Donations and Gifts In accordance with NSW State Government legislation, you are required to disclose to Council any political donations and/or gifts when you are making a submission to the Draft MUSS 2012 edition. When making a submission, please complete Council’s Political Donations and Gifts Disclosure Form and submit it with your comments on the draft plan. A copy of the form is available from Council’s website at www.maitland.nsw.gov.au, Council’s Administration Building and Council’s Libraries (Central Maitland, East Maitland, Thornton and Rutherford). For further information regarding the MUSS 2012 Draft Edition, please contact Council’s Urban Growth Team on 4934 9732.

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SATURDAY, 12 OCTOBER 2013 Council wishes to advise that it has received an application to temporarily close the following streets in Maitland for the duration of the Riverlights Multicultural Festival. From 12.00 noon to 12.00 midnight Saturday, 12 October 2013: • High Street Maitland between Bourke Street and Elgin Street; • Bulwer Street from High Street to just north of the Maitland Leagues Club entrance;

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THE MAITLAND AROMA – COFFEE, CHOCOLATE AND FINE FOOD SPECIAL EVENT 2013 Council has approved the application from the Maitland City Centre Management to temporarily close sections of the following Maitland streets to conduct the Maitland Aroma event: From 6.00am Friday, 16 August 2013 to 8.00pm Sunday, 18 August 2013: • High Street between Bourke Street and Elgin Street; • Bulwer Street from High Street to just north of the Maitland Leagues Club entrance; • Dransfield Lane (full length). From 6.00am Saturday, 17 August 2013 to 8.00pm Sunday, 18 August 2013: • High Street between Bourke Street and Cathedral Street; • Bourke Street from High Street to Coffin Lane; • The Ken Tubman Drive overnight Taxi Zone south of High Street roundabout will be converted to a temporary daytime Bus Zone to replace the Post Office Bus Stop during the event.

• Dransfield Lane from Elgin Street to Bulwer Street. Comments relating to the running of the event (not related to road closures or traffic management) should be made in writing, addressed to the General Manager, Maitland City Council, PO Box 220, Maitland 2320, endorsed ‘Riverlights Multicultural Event – File 150/5’. The closing date for comments relating to the special event is 4.00pm Wednesday, 7 August 2013. Public comments regarding the proposed road closure should also be forwarded in writing (addressed to the General Manager at the above address), endorsed ‘Riverlights Multicultural Event – File 122/944’. The closing date for comments will be 4.00pm on Wednesday, 21 August 2013.

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Newcastle Innovation CEO to step into the Foundation’s top job

he Hunter Valley Research Foundation (HVRF) has named Newcastle Innovation CEO Dr Brent Jenkins as the new Chief Executive of the Foundation, replacing the retiring Dr Wej Paradice AM. Dr Jenkins, who has resigned from his role as CEO of Newcastle Innovation, the University of Newcastle’s non-profit research commercialisation arm, will take up the key HVRF position in November. Chairman of the HVRF, Professor Eileen Doyle, congratulated Dr Jenkins on his appointment. “We are delighted to have found an outstanding successor for the HVRF’s longserving CEO, Dr Wej Paradice,” she said. “Dr Jenkins is well qualified for the role, with relevant experience in a non-profit research organisation and has an intimate understanding of the Hunter Region.” Dr Jenkins said he is keen to work with the HVRF Board and staff to implement new directions and priorities for the organisation. “It will be my role as CEO to ensure that the Foundation, based on avenues to create more value for its partners and the Hunter Region, demonstrates leadership as regional economic, social and environmental challenges arise,” he said. “By being a trusted source of knowledge and advice, and acting in true partnership with other regional leaders, the Foundation can support real change that will sustain the Region into the future.” Dr Jenkins holds a first class honours degree from the University of Newcastle and a PhD from the University of Oxford, both in the field of material science. He has a Master’s of Business Administration from INSEAD, France. In addition to his academic qualifications, he has extensive and broadbased business experience including seven years as CEO of Newcastle Innovation. Dr Jenkins was born and raised in Newcastle and is active within many local networks including HunterNet, Hunter Manufacturing Awards, Hunter Founders Forum and the Hunter Innovation Festival.

From 1 July, Australia’s current support system for people living with disability is being progressively replaced with DisabilityCare Australia. This new scheme will help provide a better quality of life for Australians with a significant and permanent disability, and for their families and carers too. What’s new about DisabilityCare Australia? DisabilityCare Australia is a new way of funding personalised support for people with disability. As well as looking at a person’s immediate needs, it will take a lifelong approach and enable people with disability to have choice and control over their supports. It will focus on early intervention, recognising that timely support can minimise the impact of a disability on individuals, families and carers. Assistance will be provided at the right time, rather than only once people reach crisis. Who is eligible? DisabilityCare Australia will help people who have a significant and permanent disability and who need assistance with everyday activities. This includes people whose disabilities are attributed to intellectual, cognitive, neurological, sensory, or physical impairment, or a psychiatric condition. Will I lose my current support? No. Your current arrangements will stay in place until you have met DisabilityCare Australia to discuss your needs. Will it affect my Disability Support Pension? No. Your Disability Support Pension will not be affected. When does it all begin? DisabilityCare Australia is being rolled out in stages because it is a big change to the current system. Locations that start from July 2013 Barwon region of Victoria ......... People aged 0-64 Hunter region of NSW ................. People aged 0-64 South Australia........................... Children aged 0-14 Tasmania ........................ Young people aged 15-24 Locations that start from July 2014 ACT .................................................... People aged 0-64 Barkly region of NT ....................... People aged 0-64 From July 2016, DisabilityCare Australia will continue to extend to more locations and age groups around Australia, including Queensland. For more information, visit australia.gov.au/disabilitycare or call 1800 800 110 For people with hearing or speech loss TTY: 1800 555 677 Speak and Listen: 1800 555 727

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Wednesday, July 24, 2013

unter MP Joel Fitzgibbon has urged local child care providers to apply for grants under a new $300 million Federal Government Fund that will boost the wages of early childhood educators. Guidelines to apply for the funding were released over the weekend by Early Childhood and Child Care Minister Kate Ellis, with applications for grants opening yesterday (Tuesday, July 23). “The early childhood professionals are some of the hardest working in the area,” Mr Fitzgibbon said. “This Fund will deliver real increases to wages and help will go some way to recognising the professionalism and qualifications of this highly valued workforce.” More information can be found via: www.deewr.gov.au/early-yearsquality-fund.

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by KATHERINE TWEED

Why sleep routines matter

t might not always be easy, but it’s worth trying to get your kids into a good sleep routine. A new study suggests giving young children regular bedtimes could help boost their brain power. Researchers have found that inconsistent bedtimes are linked to children’s cognitive development and warned that there could be ‘knock-on’ health effects throughout life. The authors wanted to assess whether the time a child went to bed, and the consistency of bed times, had any impact on their intellectual performance, measured by testing their reading, maths and spatial awareness. The study, published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, examined more than 10,000 children who are taking part in the Millennium Cohort Study – a long-term study of children born in the UK between September 2000 and January 2002. The research was drawn from regular surveys and home visits made when the children were three, five and seven, to find out about family routines, including bedtimes.

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When children were three, almost one in five had irregular bedtimes, but the figure reduced to less than one in 10 when the children were older. By the age of seven, more than half the children went to bed regularly between 7.30pm and 8.30pm. Children without regular bedtimes and who were put to bed after 9pm tended to come from more socially disadvantaged backgrounds, the researchers said. They found that seven-year-old girls who had irregular bedtimes had lower scores on all three aspects of intellect assessed, compared to children who went to bed at a regular time, but the effect was not found in boys. Irregular bedtimes at age three were associated with lower reading, maths and spatial awareness scores in both boys and girls. Girls who had never had regular bedtimes at ages three, five and seven had significantly lower reading, maths and spatial awareness scores than girls who had had consistent bedtimes. For boys, this was the case for those having non-regular bedtimes at any two ages.

hese days, sizing is so varied between brands that not a single person can confidently say “I am a size eight”. It is not unusual to be a size 10 in one brand and a size 12 or 14 in another. The variation in sizes can be frustrating, but a two-minute trip to the fitting room can fix that because the most important thing about choosing your clothes is that you choose something that fits. Too often I will walk into a store, pick up a top and buy it without trying it on, just because I can’t be bothered to hit the fitting rooms. More often than not, I take it home only to discover that it isn’t the right size or that it doesn’t suit my body shape and it will sit in my wardrobe for years. Now I know you are all thinking; “Why don’t you just wear it, who cares if it doesn’t fit? What a waste.” Wearing something that doesn’t fit you correctly is the worst thing that you could possibly do (in fashion terms!). Too many times I have seen girls

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March 21 to April 20

Ask for that pay rise, or go for that new job interview, even if you don’t take it. What have you got to lose? At least you’ll learn about what you need to do to improve yourself. You have a chance to better yourself and can expect an increase in pay. Those who work for female bosses can look forward to unexpected rewards and recognition. Also, friends will be grateful for any help that you give them!

TAURUS

april 21 to may 21

You may have some kind of inspired idea which helps you to find an easy way through an awkward problem. Take the opportunity to listen to music, read an inspirational book or watch a meaningful movie, as you need this kind of mental refreshment and inspiration. You are entering an ambitious phase and can be certain that your prospects for future advancement are considerably boosted.

GEMINI

may 22 to june 21

The planets are stimulating your interests in all sorts of foreign cultures and activities outside the ‘norm’. You’ll be dealing with unusual characters you ordinarily wouldn’t have much to do with. You’ll be breaking down the barriers and will be interested in incorporating some unusual ‘ideas’ into your lifestyle. There is every possibility of planning a journey to somewhere unusual with a friend.

CANCER

june 22 to july 22

A secret admirer will be in your vicinity. Being flattered is a great way to boost your energy levels. We all like to think that other people find us attractive, however if you are in an established union, remember not to overstep the boundaries. If you are looking for a lover then you are bound to meet someone who has a profound influence on you. If you are happily settled, changes are on their way.

LEO

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September 24 to OctOBER 23

Your love life is looking up and a charming and flirtatious mood is likely to take hold. You’ll be extremely seductive and will win admiration with ease. Your silver tongue enables you to release long pent-up feelings. A highly enjoyable time is on the cards and spending time with people who are on the same wavelength as your good self will help you to feel at peace. Children will be a delight to be around.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 to NOVEMBER 22

You are going to be feeling very nostalgic during the next few weeks, perhaps an old photograph will trigger memories of a time when life seemed idyllic. There is no harm in this revelling in the past…just as long as it doesn’t replace your present life. Friends that you haven’t heard from for ages may also suddenly reappear in your life. This is the ideal time to take steps to sort out your home and family life.

SAGITTARIUS

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Communication is the name of the game, as it will enhance all your relationships. You could have a really enjoyable chat to a friend or you could sit and talk things over with your lover. You may decide to start a creative venture or a study course, if so this is the time to see what materials and methods would best suit your purpose. Don’t be afraid to let your feelings show – it will be for the best.

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 22 to JANUARY 20

If you’re in business, a new approach to marketing and public relations will be just what you need to take it to the next level. At work you’ll be doing some behindthe-scenes investigation, which will give you a deeper understanding of your industry. Financially, matters start to look up for you, however you’d be wise not to advertise it and to take a discreet line when discussing financial matters with others.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO february 19

You’re the leader this month, thanks to the incredible power of the planets. Put your best foot forward as others will be looking up to you, watching your every move and hanging on every word you say. Power equals responsibility and you’ll have to prove your worth once you’ve achieved a measure of success. Don’t be afraid to make that important statement to the world and trust in your own gut instincts!

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Your relationship with colleagues is about to improve and there is the possibility of the starting of a truly productive, fun-filled working alliance. You and your lover have a great deal to talk over and the next few weeks are the ideal time to do it. If you are in the early stages of a relationship, you’ll find that you have a great deal in common and will happily while away many hours discussing your backgrounds.

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community guide... 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. Book Fair: Newcastle University Book Fair University’s Great Hall from August 10 to 17. 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, 7.15-8.30am 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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ver wanted to dabble in the wonderful art of mono-printing? Maitland Regional Art Gallery will present an introduction to the artform when expert Tony Ameneiro, who’s work ‘Flowering Heads’ is currently on display at the gallery, takes two classes on Sunday, August 11. In the two-hour workshops, Ameneiro will demonstrate the basic principles of this simple and highly expressive form of print making. Classes are limited to 12 people and open to anyone interested in printmaking, from high school age onwards. For more information or to book your place, call 4934 9859 or drop into the gallery.

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See yourself in mono-print

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hat do you get when you put Frankie J Holden and Denise Drysdale, two of Australia’s most-loved entertainers, on the same stage? You get a big arvo out that is sure to be chock-a-block full of singing, dancing, and unabashed hilarity. Holden and Drysdale will be bringing their ‘Big Arvo Out’ show to Wests next month and Holden, who first came to national attention in the 70s with rock and roll revivalists Ol 55, told TE that punters could expect some refreshingly unpretentious entertainment. “I would describe it as controlled chaos,” he laughed. “For anyone that has followed Denise or myself throughout our careers will know that there will be a lot of laughs. In terms of the music, I’ll be doing some of the old Ol 55 stuff and some rock and roll and Denise, who is such a fantastic singer and very underrated in my opinion, will also be pulling out a few surprises. There’ll be costume changes, skits and a few stories – some of which might even be true.” Holden, who made the leap from chartered accountancy to treading the boards in Ol 55, has carved out quite an eclectic niche for himself as a performer, actor and television presenter – not that he ever planned it that way. “It’s just ridiculous – I’ve been doing this for 38 years, which is amazing, but I’ve always said that longevity is the best revenge,” he said.

“Mine is a classic case of letting life unfold – I never had any long-term plans and I kind of fell into the whole rock and roll thing. Actually, the good people at Price Waterhouse kind of made the decision for me when they let me go.” Holden said the show would also be a bit of a reunion with his good mate Drysdale. “Denise and I have worked together, on and off, for many years – we started on ‘In Melbourne Tonight’. We haven’t done anything together for a while so we’re both really excited about this show.” After the ‘Big Arvo Out’ show, Holden said he would be deep in preparation for the second series of the Channel 7 hit drama ‘A Place to Call Home’, in which he plays the laconically rugged Roy Briggs. “I’d say that I bring a kind of strange sexiness to the role,” Holden joked. “That character is an absolute joy to play and he is based on all of my uncles. My mum grew up in Bendemeer in the New England Ranges and my uncles were all men of the land – they’d all ride like the devil and be out skinning rabbits and things like that. But I just love getting into the dialogue, rhythm and cadence of the way my uncles spoke. It’s an absolute pleasure.” Catch Frankie J Holden and Denise Drysdale in the ‘Big Arvo Out’ at Wests, Lambton on Sunday, August 4. TE is giving you the chance to see ‘The Big Arvo Out’. To enter, email your name and contact details to editorial@newcastlepost. com.au, with ‘Arvo’ in the subject line, by no later than 5pm on Tuesday, July 30. Winners will be notified by phone.

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oose Bazooka is exploding (geddit?) onto the Newcastle rock covers scene and bringing back the days of classic pub rock. Driving the rock solid rhythm section is Tony (Ronson) Moore on drums, Dave (Daggy) Lewis on bass and vocals, and on guitar and vocals Mick (Micky) Moore, Al (Abna) Beeton and powerhouse Bob (Fish) Glover up front. The guys deliver rock and roll as it should be delivered – loud and with plenty of swagger. Loose Bazooka have a huge repertoire from funk and blues to rock with the likes of AC/DC, The Rolling Stones, The Angles, INXS, Easy Beats, Chain, T-Rex and The Doors getting the Loose Bazooka treatment. Catch Loose Bazooka when they play at East Maitland Bowling Club on Friday, July 26.

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Rock and roll soldiers

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

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That’s Entertainment

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gig guide... BELMORE HOTEL: Friday, Hayden Johns; Saturday, The Zillers. BERESFIELD BOWLING CLUB: Friday, The Cruisers; Saturday, Snape Brothers. BRADFORD HOTEL: Saturday, HR Duo. CAMBRIDGE HOTEL: Wednesday, She Rex, Tired Minds, Postal, Staunch; Thursday, The Dalliants, Montagu; Friday, Mindsnare. CENTRAL HOTEL, Stroud: Saturday, Annie O’Dee and the Hotshots. CESSNOCK SUPPORTERS: Friday, Iguana; Saturday, Paul Robert Burton Duo CLARENCETOWN BOWLING CLUB: CLUB LEMON TREE: Friday, The Rocker Fellers; Saturday, Kirsty Larkin. CLUB SINGLETON: Friday, Daniel Arvidson. CRITERION HOTEL, Singleton: Friday, Miss Sunkist Model Search Grand Final, Pro DJ. EAST CESSNOCK BOWLING CLUB: Thursday, Talk of the Town; Saturday, Holly Wilsosn. EAST MAITLAND BOWLING CLUB: Friday, Loose Bazooka; Saturday, Solid Gold Party; Sunday, Stephen Boyd. EASTS LEISURE AND GOLF: Saturday, Karaoke. FAMILY HOTEL, Maitland: Friday, The Ratbags. GEORGE TAVERN: Saturday, Lennie and Carter; Sunday, Brooke Harvey. GRAND JUNCTION, Maitland: Friday, Grizzly Jim Lawrie; Sunday, Pat Capocci Combo. GRETA WORKERS CLUB: Friday, Slam Tango. GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL: Tuesday, Open Mic Night; Wednesday, Geeks and Beats; Thursday, Dr Piffle and the Burlap; Friday, Come To Africa; Saturday, Come To Africa; Sunday, Dubsidia. HAMILTON STATION HOTEL: Thursday, DJs. HARRIGANS IRISH PUB, Pokolbin: Saturday, Uptown, James Paul. HOTEL TUDOR: Saturday, Flying Mare. KING STREET HOTEL: Friday, Scndl, Zoolanda; Saturday, Our House; Sunday, Any Given Sunday. KURRI BOWLING CLUB: Friday, Paparazzi; Saturday, Cover 2 Cover. LASS O’GOWRIE HOTEL: Wednesday, Peacemeal, Cuervo, Thomas Macokatic; Thursday, Bunker, Broadway Mile Duo;

Friday, The Jimmy Bazil Project; Saturday, Adeline Pines, Isaac Graham Band, Andrew Richmond, Spencer Scott; Sunday, The Summerland Kings. LIZOTTE’S NEWCASTLE: Wednesday, Jess Belle & Trent Crawford, Ashleigh Dallas, Michael Muchow, Brooke Harvey; Thursday, Macquarie College Variety Night; Friday, Daniel March; Saturday, Monica Trapaga; Sunday, David Bridie and the Pills, Eden Mullholland. MAITLAND LEAGUES CLUB: Friday, Double Impact. NORTHERN STAR HOTEL: Wednesday, Thomas Blake; Friday, Lee Rolfe; Saturday, Mike Vee. PEDENS, Cessnock: Saturday, Live Entertainment. PLOUGH INN: Friday, Graeme Mills. POTTERS BREWERY: Friday, Blake Sabon Duo. QUEENS WHARF BREWERY: Saturday, Edie Love; Sunday, Adam Eckersley Band, Viper Creek Band, McAlister Kemp. REGAL HOTEL, Kurri: Saturday, Formula. REGAL HUNTER HOTEL: Saturday, Brooke Harvey. ROYAL FEDERAL, Branxton: Friday, Rubicon; Saturday, OMG Duo. ROYAL HOTEL, Denman: Saturday, Secret Society. RUTHERFORD HOTEL: Saturday, Duelling Pistols. SHENANIGANS, Maitland: Friday, Karaoke; Saturday, Solid Gold. SINGLETON DIGGERS, Alroy Park: Friday, Karaoke. SINGLETON DIGGERS, York Street: Saturday, Lennie Live. TELARAH BOWLING CLUB: Friday, Free Juke Box. WESTS CARDIFF: Saturday, Hummdinger. WICKHAM PARK HOTEL: Wednesday, Flash Jam Night; Thursday, Giant; Friday, Milestones; Saturday, Pat Capocci, Two Timin’ Playboys; Sunday, Keith Hall and Pat Dow Band, The Rockwells. WINDSOR CASTLE HOTEL: Friday, Two Good Reasons; Saturday, Jus Gordon. SEND YOUR FREE ENTERTAINMENT LISTINGS FOR THE GUIDE TO: theguide@newcastlepost.com.au or FAX: (02) 49 611 540

Live cheap: Learn how to keep within your means

Amelia Parrott

rban foraging may be the latest eco-trend sweeping Sydney’s inner city suburbs, but two Hunter seniors were doing it before those city-based hipster foragers were even born. Janice Bellamy and Virginia Pisani both have fond memories of picking wild berries for their families and maintain that living frugally is just as important today. “What I notice nowadays is all the advertising that’s coming at us from every direction – buy this, buy that – why buy it? Do we actually need it? Can we do with the model of whatever it is we’ve got? Instead

of rushing out saying you’ve got to have the newest, you don’t,” Mrs Bellamy said. “Whatever you can do for yourself, if you can do your own sewing, and certainly cook for yourself.” Both ladies say they have passed on the behaviour they learnt from their parents to their children. “My daughter, who is in her early 50s now and has a big family of her own, told me recently that stuff that she learned in our hard times was stood her in good stead ever since,” Mrs Pisani said. Mrs Bellamy and Mrs Pisani will give a free talk on frugal living at Rutherford Library on Wednesday, July 31 at 6pm. Contact the Rutherford Library on 4932 8730 for more information.

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Rural splendour

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Branxton

13 Nottage Hill Close Bed: 5 | Bath: 3 | Car: 2 For Sale: $699,000

et on more than two-hectares in a quiet cul-de-sac, this architect-designed house makes the most of its peaceful

rural outlook. The house has open-plan living areas, airconditioning, a wood heater and a modern kitchen with walk-in panty and dishwasher.

ThoRnTon PRESTiGioUS WoodlAndS ESTATE

On 1104sqm of land this home offers a variety of options for builders, investors or home owner. Seated in a quiet street near a park, this spacious 2 bedroom home is well presented with air cond. living area, ceiling fans, large bedrooms & huge walk in robe. You have a wide rear patio with a ramp, perfect for entertaining or relaxing. Being on a great block of ground the home is easy to add on more bedrooms, or Could even be relocated & build a new home!

$269,000 By Appointment Cathy Cattell 0414 697 424

2 BED 1 BATH

Pick a home! This large property sits on over an acre and is big enough to accommodate a small tribe. There are 7 bedrooms between the â&#x20AC;&#x153;homesâ&#x20AC;? and 2 large open rooms which are currently utilised as an oversized toy room and in the other an arts and crafts room. This is as well as your living and dining areas, 2 big bathrooms with quality fixtures and fittings and a lovely ensuite in house 1. Both homes have double garaging and sizeable yards for kids to enjoy. This is a must see! Call us for an inspection.

PRiCE inSPECT ConTACT

$795,000 By Appointment luke Anderson or Jessica dixon 0408 976 509

4934 2000

107 Newcastle Rd, East Maitland www.prdhuntervalley.com.au

East Maitland

7 BED 3 BATH 4 CAR

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PRiCE inSPECT ConTACT

For more information, phone PRD Nationwide Hunter Valley on 4934 2000 or listing agent Cathy Cattell on 0414 697 424. Inspect: By appointment.

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GRETA UnlimiTEd PoTEnTiAl

The property has an inground pool, two dams, a chook pen, five paddocks, town water and is close to the convenience of shops and transport.

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LoChInvar 100 aCrES, toWn WatEr & rIvEr FrontaGE

LoChInvar thE PErFECt oPPortUnItY

Rarely does a land holding of this size so close to town with so much potential become available. Bordering new acreage subdivisions in the area with approximately 600m of river frontage, town water & 38 meg of pumping rights from the river, this beautiful block offers you endless opportunities. It is currently being used for throughbred horses w/ town water to all 17 paddocks & yards, multiple shedding with 3 phase power & underground irrigation mains with 10 hydrants. Plus round yard, wash bay, hay shed, stables, machinery shed & 9 horse shelters. This property is suitable for growing lucerne, or any other rural pursuit. Lovely classic style, set privately on the hill with views over property & river. 3 sizeable bedrooms w/ beautiful views, built-in robes & ceiling fans, with the main having an ensuite & study. Modern kitchen, with glass splashbacks & stainless steel cooking appliances, opening to a dining area & large living area. Tiled floors, airconditioning, wood heater & stunning views. Plus a self-contained, airconditioned, granny flat w/ king-sized bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, living area & own entry. Dble garage & dble carport.

Set on 20 acre (8.09 ha) this lovely property is a prime investment for the astute buyer.

PrICE InSPECt ContaCt

By negotiation By appointment Cathy Cattell 0414 697 424

4 BED 3 BATH 2 BATH

Branxton StUnnInGLY UnIQUE 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, & mezzanine floor.

PrICE InSPECt ContaCt

offers over $970,000 By appointment Cathy Cattell 0414 697 424

4 BED 2 BATH 5 CAR

POOL

A 5 acre subdivision has already been approved by council, & is waiting for you to finish it. It has dual street access to the front & rear of the land, & town water. The existing home is full of history & charm, with high ceilings, original polished timber floors, large spacious rooms, stunning living areas with french doors opening to wide verandahs, 3 bedrooms - the main also with an ensuite, & a sunroom that could easily be a 4th bedroom. An expansive, modern, country style kitchen with dishwasher is nestled in the heart of the home, with another 2 bathrooms nearby. The home has a lovely warm feel & is filled with natural light. Outside the land is fully cleared & well fenced, perfect for horses or any lifestyle pursuit. There are 8 stables, post & rail yards, round yard, dressage arena & lots of sheds.

offers over $990,000 By appointment Cathy Cattell 0414 697 424

3 CAR

KUrrI KUrrI What an oPPortUnItY What a difference a lick of paint will make to this home. The position is everything. In such a nice quiet street with fantastic neighbours one will be able to enjoy the lifestyle of small town living. The block is 1012sqm, there is rear lane access and a pool and 2 sheds! Inside the home the rooms are generous and sun filled. So if you’re handy with a paintbrush and love a good project, then this little abode is well worth a look

aUCtIon InSPECt ContaCt

13th august 2013 6pm - in rooms 107 newcastle road East Maitland By appointment Luke anderson or nick Clarke 0408 976 509

4934 2000

107 Newcastle Rd, East Maitland www.prdhuntervalley.com.au

4 BED 3 BATH

East Maitland

3 BED 1 BATH 1 CAR

POOL

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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

Corlette

$450,000 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. CONTACT ANDREW DOUGLASS M: 0418 974 262

“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

“CUL-DE-SAC LIVING”

$439,000

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

$539,000

Soldiers Point offers above $900,000

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.

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.

“BIG AND BEAUTIFUL”

“A RECIPE FOR RELAXATION”

CONTACT ANDREW DOUGLASS M: 0418 974 262

Anna Bay

Nelson Bay

$780,000

“RURAL LIVING - CLOSE TO BEACH & TOWN” Opportunity to own rural land so close to Anna Bay. Approximately 4.5 acres. The current cottage has three (3) bedrooms, family and dining room, 1 bathroom and double lock up garage. Potential to re-develop subject to Council approval.

CONTACT ANDREW DOUGLASS M: 0418 974 262

“NELSON BAy”

$350,000

North facing 2 bedroom unit with excellent views, undercover parking, open plan living, opening onto balcony overlooking the water. Newly renovated kitchen, internal laundry and just a short stroll to Nelson Bay marina, restaurants, shops and beaches. CONTACT ANDREW DOUGLASS M: 0418 974 262

“HORIZONS GOLF ESTATE”

$570,000

Popular Horizons Golf Course in Salamander Bay is this four bedroom, four bathroom house. Comprising two living areas, open plan kitchen, double remote control garage and a screened in entertainment/BBQ room for those relaxing afternoon & nights. CONTACT ANDREW DOUGLASS M: 0418 974 262

$745,000

WOW! OVERSIZE LIVING ROOMS & BEDROOMS

$389,000

Two bathrooms, large outdoor entertainment deck area, access from main bedroom or lounge room. Split air conditioning and kitchen is central to the dining/ lounge. Security parking, internal security and within walking distance to clubs, restaurants, shops and transport. Live in, holiday rent or permanently rent. CONTACT ANDREW DOUGLASS M: 0418 974 262

You will be amazed with the size of this home, formal lounge and dining room, large tiled hallway, separate designer gourmet kitchen, breakfast pergola fly-screened. Rumpus room leading onto alfresco BBQ entertainment area. Family room overlooks the water across to Salamander Bay. Huge main bedroom, en-suite and W.I. robe, three Bay $320,000 queen-size bedrooms with built-ins, main bathroom Anna “SANDCASTLES AT ANNA BAy” to park/playground/skatepark for the kids, safe tastefully appointed - what more can we say? - Be quick Close swimming beach and rock pools to explore at Birubi Point, great surfing and enjoy a coffee or lunch at to be the first - you will not be disappointed. Birubi Beach café. 3 bedrooms, lounge and dining, galley kitchen and courtyard for BBQ’s.

CONTACT ANDREW DOUGLASS M: 0418 974 262

Shoal Bay

“STRATA TITLE DUPLEX”

$360,000 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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Six teams with finals chances

esults in the Tooheys Cup for Round 14 mean that there are six teams left with real finals football aspirations with four rounds to be played. Watch as each of these clubs puts pressure on each other over the coming weeks, with the run home looking like this in order of position at the moment: Macquarie (24 points) – Central (H), Cessnock (H) deferred Round 11, Kurri (A), Souths (H), Wests (A). Wests (20 points) – Kurri (H), Maitland (H) deferred Round 11, Souths (A), bye, Macquarie (H). Cessnock (18 points) – Lakes (H), Macquarie (A) deferred Round 11, Central (A), Kurri (H), Souths (A). Kurri (17 points) – Wests (A), Port Stephens (A) deferred Round 10, Macquarie (H), Cessnock (A), Maitland (H). Maitland (16 points) – Port Stephens (H), Wests (A) deferred Round 11, Lakes (A), Central (H), Kurri (A).

Souths (16 points) – Port Stephens (H) deferred Round 11, bye, Wests (H), Macquarie (A), Cessnock (H). There are some good match ups this weekend for Round 15 before we play the wash out round the following week. There’s three games on Saturday, with Cessnock to host Lakes United, Maitland to host Port Stephens and Macquarie Scorpions to welcome Central Newcastle. All three home sides will be looking to consolidate their positions here. On Sunday in a blockbuster, Western Suburbs will host the rejuvenated Kurri Kurri bulldogs at Harker Oval. This promises plenty from the opening whistle and will be the match to be live streamed by BLive as our Match of the Round. Tune into Fordo and Butts’ call of the game or watch it at your convenience at www.newcastlerugbuleague.com. au from 2.30pm on Sunday.

with Paul Wesche

A proud day for our club

hat a massive week for ECBC and the Hunter in our wonderful game of Lawn Bowls. ECBC has just successfully hosted the P.B.A Trans Tasman Test Series at our great facilities. Crowds were treated to 4 days of International Bowls with the likes of World Champions Steve Glasson, Karen Murphy, Brett Wilkie and Ben Twist representing Australia. On Day 1 we had the Australians taking on the ECBC Australian Indoor Singles Qualifiers in a challenge series. Five matches were played and ECBC prevailed 3-2 over the Australian side. [Michael Cronin d. Ben Twist; Marion Crump d. Karen Murphy; Marc Bender d. Steve Halmai; Simon Mitchell lost to Brett Wilkie; Jon Dimopoulos lost to Steve Glasson] The Trans Tasman Challenge started on Monday at 12pm and a highlight was the performance of Amanda Lanesbury, who sang both country’s National Anthems. After 5 hard-fought rounds over the next 2 days, Australia was dominant over the Kiwis, winning 4 matches

to 1. These preliminary rounds saw the top 3 ranked players from each country progress through to the 3 Finals on the Wednesday. Australia finished with Brett Wilkie as number 1, Karen Murphy as number 2 and Steve Glasson as number 3. The New Zealanders had Murray Glassey at 1, Mark Watt at 2 and Duane White in at number 3. In a complete turnaround from the 5 preliminary rounds, the Kiwis blitzed the Australians 3-0 in the Final Series to take home the Trophy. [Duane White d. Steve Glasson 2 sets to 0; Mark Watt d. Karen Murphy 2 sets to 0; Murray Glassey d. Brett Wilkie 2 sets to 0.] Congratulations to team New Zealand on a stunning victory and the great news was the announcement at the presentation ceremony that East Cessnock Bowling Club will once again host this brilliant event in 2014. A very proud day for ECBC and a word of congratulations to all concerned who worked as a team to stage such a successful event. That’s all for this week, take care and we will see you on the green.

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ineteen East Maitland Rugby League players will receive the rock-star treatment this weekend when ABC Radio broadcasts their game live. The Under 13 Division 5 East Maitland Griffins were recently announced as the winners of the 1233 Challenge Cup, a competition which saw Under 13 teams from Newcastle, Maitland, Port Stephens and the Hunter Valley, beating out finalists from Dudley, Cessnock and Dungog. As the winners, their fixture against the Woodberry Warriors will be broadcast with commentary from ABC Grandstand’s Craig Hamilton. They also receive game day coaching from Newcastle Knights players. Coach Jason Vile said that the win has not sunk in yet for the boys. “At the moment we’re just focusing on training, but I’m sure they’ll be pretty excited come game day,” he said. He also believes that this will be the icing on the cake for the team, who took a trip together to the first State of Origin match in Sydney and are also currently running second in their competition. “We have a huge range of skill levels and size differences in the team, but they’ve really excelled and adjusted well. I think

East Maitland Under 13 Division 5 teammates, who will have thier match live called on ABC Radio

they’ll go all the way.” The match will be broadcast from 10am to

12pm on Saturday, July 27 from Shamrock Oval, Ashtonfield. Spectators are welcome.