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players say ‘no’ Newcastle Knights W illie Mason and Tyrone Roberts may be known for being tough on the field, but it’s a case of being just as tough in a different way off the pitch.

The players are the local faces of the Tackling Violence program, which sees them take a public stand against violence towards women and children.

“A lot of young kids look up to the Knights,” Mason told the Post last Wednesday.

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est Ward Councillor Henry Meskauskas has renewed his calls for a bypass of

Central Maitland following last week’s closure of the New England Highway after a fuel tanker overturned.

The highway was closed for almost 12 hours after the accident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday morning while the clean up was undertaken, causing major

delays and lengthy diversions.

Cr Meskauskas said that he was caught in the gridlock for an hour and half with a heavily pregnant woman in the car and was perturbed that if something had happened, there would not have been any way for an ambulance to reach them.

“What if there was an emergency within the emergency, perhaps another accident? What can we do?

We can’t go anywhere,” he said.

“Frankly, it’s inadequate. There’s no way [the gridlock] should have happened with the technology and resources we have.”

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’ve been thinking a bit about the media over the past week. This is not unusual, given my line of work.

But what’s caught my attention this time is that we’ve been able to see the media in a different light in recent days– and the lighting hasn’t been of the flattering variety.

Many people take a dim view of TV, print and radio as being an apparatus of those who run it, to use to disseminate information to suit their particular points of view.

While some might say this is a cynical viewpoint, there’s plenty of evidence to suggest that this does occur. After all, there’s a reason why people like to build media empires.

But this past week we’ve seen what happens when the tables turn. When the machine of influence is used not by those within the media, but from forces and factors outside it. And the media came off looking a little bit silly.

Exhibit A, the royal birth. Whether or not you were interested in the arrival of William and Kate’s offspring, you would no doubt have heard the news of the safe delivery of a prince. Whose name, we found out from Kensington Palace one day after the family left the hospital,

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when journalists and editors needed the next story, and the Palace wanted to keep the story on the front pages and in the daily news bulletins, is plain old George.

The old adage of never working with children came to mind here, watching throngs of journalists, photographers and camera people camped outside the London hospital for days on end with literally nothing to report. By the end of the previous week and over that weekend, we were getting live crosses updating us on all sorts of excruciatingly irrelevant things like what batty old royal watchers desired for the future @newcastlepost Newcastle Post

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of the Cambridge baby.

In the end, the child came when it was ready, with no thought to deadlines and the news cycle, and the message was perfectly managed

by Palace – from the change in announcing the birth via email first, to the stage-managed appearance of the family on the hospital steps, to the release of the name.

The media was left to take what was on offer when it was offered.

In a very different setting, PM Kevin Rudd continued his media blitz with his weekend visit to Afghanistan to meet with Australian troops. Whatever the motivations, the visit was timed perfectly to get his photo in the weekend papers and his face on the Sunday evening news.

As political reporter Laura Jayes points out in her column this week, Rudd is the best in the business at getting maximum media coverage.

How? He’s unpredictable – you don’t know what you’re getting. He’s entertaining – his catchphrases and strange habits are strangely compelling. And at the moment, he holds the ace of spades, as any media appearance might herald the news of an election date.

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Continues from page 1 This recent incident is third time in six years that sections of the highway have had to be closed, following the collapse of the pedestrian footbridge near Maitland Aquatic Centre in 2009 and the flooding of the highway between the train station and hospital roundabouts in 2007.

Cr Meskauskas also said that the State Government’s upgrade of the hospital and train station roundabouts would have done nothing to improve last week’s situation, as the flyover would not have been able to be used due to the road closure.

However Maitland MP, Robyn Parker, and the NSW Roads and Ports Minister, Duncan Gay, both stand by the road upgrades planned for the area.

“These closures and long delays would not have happened this morning if the Hunter Expressway was open, because that

truck would have been on the Expressway,” Mr Gay said.

“That will be a mighty help in this situation. “[Plus] another key project is the upgrade of the Maitland roundabouts...[with] $45 million from the Hunter Infrastructure and Investment Fund is going to the upgrade of the two roundabouts – that’s a lot of money but we’ll also look to the future to other projects.”

Maitland Mayor Peter Blackmore confirmed that there are plans for an outer city bypass which are subject to funding.

He also believes the Expressway would have eased the situation, as it is estimated to take 40 per cent of the heavy traffic off local roads, but said that it is not a guarantee a major incident will not occur again.

“We cannot stop the need for heavy

vehicles accessing our city when consideration has to be given for supermarkets and other businesses receiving grocery, fuel, medical, building supplies,” Cr Blackmore said.

“Accidents can and do occur anywhere.

A bypass would assist in directing traffic away from the scene, but they are also an area where accidents can and do happen.”

Cr Meskauskas, however, remains unconvinced.

“We want to have an extra 26,000 dwellings in the city by 2020, which will only add to the problem,” he said.

“At the end of the day, it is not acceptable that a city this size would be in that situation, and it’s no good waiting for three or four years for [the bypass].

“It needs to be ready, so when, not if, an incident like this occurs again, we’ll be prepared.”

he saga began shortly before 3am on Tuesday, July 23, when a tanker containing approximately 47,000 litres of unleaded and diesel fuel overturned on the New England Highway at the Maitland Hospital roundabout.

The driver was unhurt, but what ensued was a mammoth clean up task, keeping the highway in Central Maitland closed for almost 12 hours and causing traffic chaos.

200 litres of spilled fuel had to be cleaned off the road and the remaining fuel in the tanker had to be painstakingly emptied before the truck could be turned upright and removed from the scene. The local environment also had to be monitored for potential hazards.

North and southbound motorists were diverted along Cessnock Road and Wine Country Drive, which added approximately 45 minutes to normal journeys. Many motorists took to social media to complain about a lack of communication, sentiments that were echoed by Mayor Peter Blackmore, who was also stuck in the gridlock.

“There was, in my opinion, a lack of communication by way of social and commercial media when you are stalled in traffic whilst wanting to know what is going on, late for appointments, school or work.

“Many of us took what we thought were shortcuts, only to find out that everyone else did the same.”

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The Rudd machine rolls on, but for how much longer?

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evin Rudd needs to call an election soon – for his own sake.

I know I originally predicted an October election, but there is clearly an August 31 strategy at play.

He’s moved to an early ETS, nailed down the internal Labor Party reforms, put forward a PNG policy to stop asylum seekers and he’s signed up Catholic and Independent schools to the Better Schools Plan.

That is what you call ‘clearing the decks’ to make way for an election.

Kevin Rudd’s ego will be telling him to go later rather than sooner – but his advisors are telling him to go now.

The paint is starting to come off and for the first time since returning as PM, he’s become defensive and just a little bit tetchy with probing journalists – e.g. calling one a ‘naysayer’ for daring to ask about the success (or not) of the PNG plan.

Kevin Rudd has managed to lead most political news stories for the last few weeks – he generates good pictures. Whether it be in a hard hat surrounded by highvisibility vests, screaming school children or adoring Labor lovers in a shopping mall near you – Kevin Rudd wins the picture war.

But Mr Rudd is flooding the news cycle with announcements and so far there’s been no time for his promises to be tested.

His media strategy is also becoming transparent – he will conduct almost daily media conferences but takes only a small number of questions. Many of his

answers include a buck pass to the relevant minister.

There’s no doubt that within the Coalition there’s frustration at Mr Abbott’s lack of agility in responding to the Rudd machine.

Any complacency in the Coalition is gone. Queensland is the big concern for the conservatives. Theresa Gambaro’s seat of Brisbane is one it is attempting to sandbag – and one that Labor could gain.

Dawson and Herbert, further north, are also seats that the Liberals fear they will lose – it might explain Tony Abbott’s recent week of travelling the Bruce Highway pledging billions.

But there is optimism in other parts of the country that didn’t exist when Julia Gillard was still in charge. Liberal sources say they believe they could pick up seats in South Australia due to one issue – boats.

The asylum seeker crisis is not just a “western Sydney” problem, as our politicians often pigeon-hole it; it is a nation-wide concern.

That is why the implementation of the so-called PNG solution is so important.

And it’s why Kevin Rudd bristles at the public criticism. He knows if it fails, he can kiss his re-election chances goodbye.

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NSW Minister for Primary industries, Katrina Hodgkinson, who helped raised the gates on the day, said the inundation of up to 700 hectares of land would have positive impacts for local commercial fisheries.

“It’s estimated that the restoration of up to 700 hectares of estuary and wetland, which will be achieved through these gates opening, will lead to increases in returns for commercial fish and prawn enterprises of over $200,000 a year,” she said.

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Ms Marshall said improvements to the water environment would be close to instantaneous now the final floodgates have been opened, but the regrowth of salt water vegetation could take four or five years.

“I think that is a marvellous outcome and even Sir Robert Askin would be happy that there is agricultural productivity still occurring in the area, if not specifically in the diary industry.”

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The aim of the community interactions were to give information regarding personal and property safety, as well as getting feedback from the community.

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The players are the local faces of the Tackling Violence program, which sees them take a public stand against violence towards women and children.

“A lot of young kids look up to the Knights,” Mason told the Post last Wednesday. “You can’t be naive enough to think that you can’t make an impact.”

CEO for the NSW Office of Communities, Donna Rygate, said that she was grateful that people with a public profile could spread the message.

“Sadly, domestic violence is more prevalent in regional communities, including Newcastle,” Ms Rygate said.

“Tacking Violence uses the power and popularity of rugby league as a positive vehicle to talk to the community.”

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Representatives from the Macquarie Scorpions, Newcastle Souths and Newcastle Local Area Command officers with Knights players Tyrone Roberts, Willie Mason and Tackling Violence Ambassador, David Peachey

educational workshops and 1,800 have signed the code of conduct to refrain from domestic violence.

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Expression of Interest After Hours Program Advisory Board The Hunter Medicare Local is inviting expressions of interest from individuals who wish to fill vacancies which have emerged on the Hunter Medicare Local After-Hours Advisory Board.

The function of the board is to provide advice to the CEO regarding After Hours Program issues including program directions, and allocation of resources and incentives. Its aim will be to ensure the best results for the community. Members of this advisory board are sought from the following additional stakeholder groups: • GPs who are providing After Hours care in either Hunter Urban or Rural areas (this is to ensure that specific issues and needs are appropriately considered) It is envisaged that the advisory board will meet quarterly and the appointment reviewed every 12 months. This is a paid role in accordance with Hunter Medicare Local policy.

Expression of Interest by Friday 2 August 2013.

Catherine Turner Acting Manager After Hours Project– Hunter Medicare Local E: cturner@hunterml.com.au P: 02 4926 0576 Or expressions of interest to: Debbie Jaggers Director Clinical Services – Hunter Medicare Local E: djaggers@hunterml.com.au P: 02 4926 0576 PO Box 572, Newcastle NSW 2300

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Public Notices 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.

TEmPoRaRY RoaD closuREs HIGH, BULWER AND BOURKE STREETS AND DRANSFIELD LANE, MAITLAND 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:

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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.

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‘THE LEVEE’ (HIGH STREET, MAITLAND) RIVERLIGHTS MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL SATURDAY, 12 OCTOBER 2013

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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; • 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.

NotiFicAtioN oF Public eXHibitioN DRafT local ENViRoNmENTal PlaN MAITLAND LEP 2011 – HOUSEKEEPING LEP AMENDMENTS Pursuant to Sections 56(2)(c) & 57 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, notice is hereby given of the public exhibition of a Draft Local Environmental Plan (LEP) for Housekeeping LEP amendments to the Maitland LEP 2011.

The Draft LEP aims to rectify several minor anomalies identified in the Maitland Local Environmental Plan 2011.

The Draft LEP will be on public exhibition with supporting information from Wednesday, 31 July 2013 at Council’s Customer Service Centre, Administration Building, High Street, Maitland during normal working hours.

The Draft plan will also be placed on exhibition at all Council libraries during ordinary library hours over the same period. The Draft LEP will be exhibited on Council’s website www.maitland.nsw.gov.au during the exhibition period. Exhibition concludes Wednesday, 14 August 2013.

Disclosure of Political Donations and Gifts In accordance with the Local Government and Planning Legislation Amendment (Political Donations) Act 2008, any person making a written submission after 1 October 2008 –

either for or against a proposal – must also make a disclosure if the person has made a reportable political donation. If relevant, please include a completed ‘Statement of Political Donations and Gifts’ form with your submission. This form can be found on Council’s website at www.maitland.nsw.gov.au or obtained from Council’s Customer Service Counter and all libraries during opening hours.

Persons wishing to comment on the Draft LEP should do so by 5.00pm on Wednesday, 14 August 2013 and should quote Reference No. 103/149.

Further enquiries should be directed to Josh Ford, Strategic Town Planner on 4934 9729.

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Trailer loads of mulch can also be picked up without a green waste drop-off for just $5.50, seven days a week.

Mulch is loaded by staff at 10.00am, 12.00pm and 1.00pm.

Mulch is a great product for your garden and has the following benefits: • Increasing drought resistance of plants and vegetables • Conserving soil moisture • Improving the quality of soil by breaking up clay and allowing better water and air movement through the soil • Releasing nutrients when the mulch breaks down • Providing an insulation layer keeping the roots of plants cooler in the summer • Protecting soil from wind and water erosion • Decreasing the occurrence of weeds down Reusing green waste for mulch also reduces the amount of waste being landfilled.

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by Maitland City Council Mayor, Cr Peter Blackmore

Try to succeed: Students given a taste of trades

Hats off to our law enforcement

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ast week I attended the Community Safety Precinct Committee meeting, which is a group led by the Central Hunter Local Area Command. Along with myself and Cr Henry Meskauskas, committee members include a number of representatives from community and other groups in the Maitland area.

At the meeting the police shared information about recent crime rates and work being undertaken to reduce crime across the city. I have to say, we are so fortunate to live in city like Maitland where the confidence in the capability of our police force is so high. While the examples shared with us remain confidential, with the technology and expertise within our force I can say to those who are on the wrong side of the law – your time is limited. The crime statistics (almost all of which continue to decrease in Maitland) show that our police move at an incredibly fast pace to arrest criminals.

This kind of immediate action not only results in that particular person being reprimanded, but causes a decrease in similar crimes across the city. The number of domestic violence cases recorded, while always upsetting to hear, also shows that victims and witnesses of this type of crime have the confidence in our local police to report this type of crime.

This is the message that I’d really like to spread – if you see someone doing the wrong thing, report it and be assured the police will do something about it.

In fact, to give you even more peace of mind, they will even call you back to let you know your request is being dealt with – how’s that for service?

The Central Hunter LAC is also on Facebook, sharing news, tips and events with residents from across the Hunter Region.

It’s just another way they share their valuable service with the community and help residents feel safe and connected.

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HVTC second-year apprentice, Blake Snowden, with Year 9 student Bailey Willis

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ore than 400 high school students from 14 Maitland and Port Stephens schools were given the opportunity to try a skill and spark their career passion at a special event last Friday.

The 2013 Hunter Valley Training Company Try a Skill Day, established

by Worldskills Australia and sponsored

by HVTC, provided the students with information on a variety of different career pathway opportunities.

Try a Skill coordinator Liana Nadalin said the event showcased the vocational options available to school leavers.

“Throughout the day, students [had] the opportunity to try their hands at a wide variety of skills ranging from hairdressing and cookery right through to mechanical and electrical trades,” Ms Nadalin said.

“Events like this are vital as they make a real difference for the youth in our community and also support our local industries.”

Try a Skills Newcastle’s major partner, HVTC, is Australia’s oldest and largest Group Training Organisation having employed and trained more than 18,000 people over the past 32 years.

HVTC CEO Sharon Smith said university study was not an option that suited all school leavers and skills offered through apprenticeships and traineeships can provide young people with well-paid and satisfying careers.

“For many young people, apprenticeships and traineeships can provide a chance to receive valuable knowledge, skills and experience while getting paid,” Ms Smith said.

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FASHION FIXATION

by Elisha Stein

by KATHERINE TWEED

Some facts on fibre

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e all know that stress isn’t good for our health. So what if we are stressing about getting healthy? Is it worth it? I spoke to a patient who was so caught up getting her diet perfect and increasing her fibre intake that she was doing more harm than good.

Diet plans tell you what to eat, how to eat, when to eat, and especially what not to eat. Diet plans are always centered around restricting – whether it’s fat, carbs, animal foods, starch, or just calories in general.

The restriction mentality is stressful and almost always backfires.

Restriction tells you that your body only wants the “wrong” things, so you have to listen to a plan instead of listening to your body.

This is just not true!

Once you’ve taken a step back from the restriction mentality, what your body really wants starts to become a lot clearer. But you have to be willing to step outside of the plan first.

As for eating lots of fibre, yes, I know that fibre is the darling of the health industry. We’re told that fibre is like little brooms that “sweep” away all

the icky stuff hanging around in our digestive tract. It’s a nice analogy, but it isn’t the whole story. Fibre is packaged with phytic acid and oxalates, both of which can prevent the absorption of important minerals like magnesium, calcium and zinc.

Fibre also hangs around your gut and feeds the bacteria there – and not just the good kind. If you already have an imbalance of pathogenic gut flora, fibre can literally feed the problem and just make it worse.

So, if you already tend to have digestive issues, eating a lot of fibre (and especially forcing a bunch of fibre supplements down your throat) may not be such a good idea.

Now, fibre’s not all bad – it can also help beneficial bacteria produce healing short-chain fatty acids like butyric acid. Often fibre’s negative side effects are dose-dependent, so most people don’t need to worry about completely eliminating it from their diet, just making some adjustments.

I’m not advocating extremes, trust me, but just keep an eye on how your body reacts to fibrous foods–you may benefit from cutting back.

Fashion through the ages

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here are not many things in life that are relevant for everyone; regardless of who they are, where they are from or what their circumstances are.

Fashion is one of a very long list of things that can be appreciated, loved and followed by all. Unfortunately, it isn’t always seen that way.

Often we are under the impression that there are certain barriers to enjoying and, I suppose you could say, taking part in the world of fashion.

One of these barriers tends to be age and in my opinion, this couldn’t be more wrong. Sometimes we look at fashion itself, trends and styles, as things that can or should only be enjoyed by those in their late teens, 20s and early 30s.

There is a good chance that this is the assumption because these are the ages when people are looking their best or maybe just because most models are around their 20s.

Whatever the reason, it just isn’t strong enough to justify the belief that age is a barrier to fashion. Think back to your earliest memories –

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what kind of toys did you play with?

For me, it was always Barbie. I would dress her up in her tiny clothes, change her shoes to match her dress and add a handbag to tie it all together – now don’t tell me that isn’t showing interest in fashion.

If you didn’t play with dolls then how about your birthday? Were you ever given a new top or some shoes as a kid? I was and yep, I always wore it on that day.

So fashion applies to the young, but what about the old?

Whilst I do agree that some current trends, for example leather look short shorts, may not be an older woman’s first choice, there are so many trends out there that can be worn at any age and every day I see people using them.

All of the women over 50-years-old that I know are always immaculately dressed in the most current prints, colours and looks to suit the fashion of the time, whilst still dressing appropriately for their age.

It is the many elements to fashion that makes it relevant to anyone, anywhere.

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The Sun and Uranus connection signals the start of a new phase in the way you communicate with others. For instance, you may feel it’s high time you bought a new television, DVD, computer or other electronic device.

Alternatively, you may want to sort out the recent difficulties you’ve been having with a certain person. Now’s the time to act.

The next few weeks are going to be a rather busy time with tonnes of emails and letters coming your way!

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During the next few weeks you’ll gain a lot of insight from thinking about everything that you value in life. If your priorities always seem to have to take a back seat to your work or relationships, start to consider how you can change the balance a little. This is a chance to add a little meaning to your life. This is also the ideal time to sort out your money and to get your online accounts or taxation records into line.

LEO

july 23 to august 23

You start to emerge from your shell this week. You’re beginning to feel much more outgoing and sociable than you have recently, and you’re keen to make up for lost time. The next four weeks will give you plenty of chances to do just that, as your popularity is about to surge! You’ll also be eager to get new plans off the ground, and you’ll throw yourself into them with lots of determination and energy that are the hallmarks of your character.

VIRGO

august 24 to september 23

You’ve been very busy recently and you’re starting to feel the need for some peace. Between now and late August is the perfect time to tuck yourself away every now and then and revel in your own company. Think of it as your chance to recharge your batteries, both mentally and physically.

It will do you the world of good to escape from life’s hurly-burly once in a while and catch your breath! Make sure you give yourself the time you need.

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September 24 to OctOBER 23

Friends bring you some light relief during the next month and they’ll be great company also. If your social life has fallen by the wayside recently because other commitments, such as family activities or work duties taking up most of your time, this is a chance to get back in the swing and catch up on all the gossip. A favourite hobby or pastime will also be good fun and help you to relax.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 to NOVEMBER 22

This is the perfect time for rolling up your sleeves and getting down to some work.

You’re keen to get ahead and also to do a good job, and you shouldn’t have any problems. If you’re going to an interview or meeting, you’ll come across as someone who knows their own mind and who isn’t going to be pushed around, yet you’ll stop short of being too dogmatic.

Anyone watching will be most impressed!

SAGITTARIUS

november 23 to december 21

Your horizons start to broaden over the next few weeks, and you will want to get as much out of life as possible. You certainly won’t be content to settle for the status quo, as you’re starting to see the bigger picture and have a good idea of what you might be able to achieve during the coming months. This is also an excellent time to travel, or to plan a trip or an outrageous night out to a new venue with your friends!

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 22 to JANUARY 20

If you want to sort out something connected with your salary or wages, tackle it this week while you’re in the right frame of mind. What’s more, the powers that be will be helpful and reasonable.

Alternatively, you might be on the receiving end of a bonus or perk from a satisfied customer or a grateful boss. This is an excellent time to apply for a loan from a bank, deal with official papers or to lodge your tax return.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO february 19

This month’s planetary alignments affect your relationships for the coming few weeks. This is a fabulous time to attend to any partnerships that have been languishing recently for want of attention. For instance, if you’ve been feeling guilty about neglecting someone in your life, make up for it now. Equally, if you’re single, then a mysterious stranger will enter your life and you’ll be excited by their arrival!

PISCES

FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

You’ll be firing on all cylinders and being rather intimidating as well this week. It’s a good time to prove to others that you mean business, but don’t play the heavy if it isn’t necessary as it will only provoke an unpleasant response in the other person.

Over the next few weeks you’ll achieve a tremendous amount at work and at home.

Your confidence will be up, which will help you to overcome any hurdles that face you.

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nyone that has seen Melbourne country-blues-rock and roll mistress Cash Savage perform with her band, The Last Drinks, will know that the show literally drips with a brooding intensity (helped in no small part

by Savage’s powerhouse vocal delivery) and stark lyrical honesty.

For the Melbourne-based singer songwriter, the act of performance is much more than entertainment – it’s almost like therapy.

“Yeah, it’s a huge emotional release for me on stage,” she told TE. “I kind of wrap up a moment in time in a song and when I perform them it’s almost like looking back over an old photo album.

“Also, it’s a release in that all the emotion that comes from those experiences, once they’re in a song, you tend to be able to leave them behind until you draw on them live.”

Savage is on the road promoting her sophomore album, ‘The Hypnotiser’, which drops this Friday and she said that there was a palpable sense of excitement and relief amongst the band.

“Yeah we’re all very excited about both the tour and the new album,” she said.

“We’ve been keeping it all pretty low key over the past six months getting everything ready and now we’re really looking forward to getting it all out there.”

Produced by long-time collaborator and frontman for Graveyard Train, Nick Finch, ‘The Hypnotiser’ is a fearless exploration of the darker recesses of human emotion, dripping with Savage’s soulful confessions and swelling with strings, horns and a 45-voice choir.

Savage said that the sessions were made that much easier given her long-standing relationship with Finch.

“I’ve been writing with Nick since I was like 18 and I’ve come to realise that if he suggests something that is completely crazy, chances are, he’s probably right.

“He is a very interesting guy and I’ve got the upmost respect for the way he hears the world.

“I mean, we are a seven-piece band and sometimes it can be hard to hear everything that’s coming out, but Nick really nailed it.”

Definitely no stranger to the road, Savage said that after the album tour wraps up, the band planned to take a small breather before doing it all again.

“It’s a long, long road the Australian touring circuit but we all absolutely love it and we’ve done a hell of a lot of shows over the last few years,” she said.

“After the album tour finishes, I think I’m going to take a small holiday, then there’s a vinyl release planned for ‘The Hypnotiser’, so I’d say we’ll be back out on the road again before too long.”

Catch Cash Savage and the Last Drinks when they play at The Grand Junction Hotel on Sunday, August 11.

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BRADFORD HOTEL: Friday, Flying Mare; Saturday, The Hepburns.

CAMBRIDGE HOTEL: Wednesday, Phat Controller, Essence Of Cool, DJ Pucko, DJ Hashtag; Thursday, Psycroptic, King Parrot; Friday, Dialectrix CENTRAL HOTEL, Stroud: Saturday, Lennie Live.

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DENMAN HOTEL: Friday, Kadence; Sunday, James Naldo.

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GEORGE TAVERN: Saturday, Sundays Record Duo; Sunday, Mick Jones.

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LIZOTTE’S NEWCASTLE: Wednesday, Sally Anne Whitten, The Harmonators, Christie Lamb, Alison Forbes; Thursday, Newcastle Music Academy Showcase; Friday, Backsliders; Saturday, Ross Wilson, Brett Winterford; Sunday, Killer Queen.

MAITLAND LEAGUES CLUB: Friday, Stephen Cheney.

MUSWELLBROOK WORKERS CLUB: Friday, Secret Society.

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anals and houseboats are not normally images that come to mind when you hear ‘Maitland’, but that will change with local author Barry Maitland’s latest novel.

The twelfth book in his Brock and Kolla crime series, ‘The Raven’s Eye’ sees Scotland Yard detectives investigating the death of a woman on a houseboat in a London canal.

Mr Maitland, who previously lived in Newcastle but relocated to Maitland after the 1989 earthquake, said the idea struck him when he was in London and saw a

“She was heading off to one of those glass towers, and I thought about how she could just pack up and move on whenever she wanted,” he explained.

“I just thought about how interesting that was – I mean, what sort of life is that?”

Speaking at Newcastle Museum last week at an event to coincide with an exhibition on the NSW Police Force, Mr Maitland provided teasers about the novel and talked about his writing process.

“I really aim to create identifiable characters and a sense of place,” he said.

‘The Raven’s Eye’ will be released early next month.

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Seated majestically on 9.3 acres only minutes from Singleton is this lovely stylish 4 bedroom home. It has been designed to capture the beauty of the natural light all throughout the home. A stunning formal lounge with views over the property greets you from the wide welcoming foyer. The floor plan flows to expansive open plan kitchen with dishwasher, extra large pantry & room for that big double door fridge & From there you have spacious air cond. living areas opening to the outdoors making it perfect for entertaining. The enormous main bedroom is located at the rear of the home, away from everything. It has a walk in robe, ensuite & sliding doors opening to a private patio. An extra large double garage will hold 2 large 4wd’s & has internal entry. Outside you have room for whatever you desire! The current owner has it setup for horses, but it is also easily adaptable for the tradie with trucks, or any other purpose. The 26m x 9m shed has power, hot/ cold water, toilet, enclosed room (or tack room), 2 stables, a working arena (or also good for young kids with bikes), a dam with under ground irrigation around the land, 5 post & rail horse paddocks all with auto water troughs. This wonderful property has school bus at the front gate, & lends itself to any lifestyle with lots of space & no close neighbours.

ample space for a workshop, pool or tennis court. For more information, phone PRD Nationwide Hunter Valley on 4934 2000 or listing agent Charlie Lund on 0429 139 260. Inspect: By appointment.

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The bedrooms are spacious and the bathroom has been updated. Several outbuildings consist of storage/office, double garage and workshop. The extra large block will provide versatile opportunity to subdivide (subject to council approval) and also has rear access or just a large private parcel of land in which to enjoy the leafy gardens and central location. A much loved family home that displays all the signs of a home that has been well maintained both inside and out.

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Situated only minutes from all the Hunter Valley wineries. Each home sits on its own title & can be sold separately if a buyer wants only one. Currently operating as a popular tourist accomodation, the owners are earning a very comfortable income. Upstairs you have polished timber floorboards, ducted A/C. 3 spacious bedrooms all with ensuites. Downstairs is the 4th bedroom with ensuite, commercial kitchen, & stunning living areas. Most of the fittings & furnishings have been specifically handcrafted for this home & are a one off, not seen anywhere else. A fully renovated miners cottage is the second home. The surrounding landscaped gardens. Offer total privacy & shield you from the road.

It has 2 large bedrooms, both with modern ensuites, a modern kitchen with brand new stainless steel appliances, A/C, & private cosy living area. Side lane entry gives you access to the large double garage with walk through entry to the back door of the home. Both of these homes are unique in their own right & offer a variety of opportunities. They would be well suited to couples who want exquisite style, minimal maintenance & privacy, yet only a short walk to various shops, restaurants & public transport.

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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.

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SAVE $3.26

$

1169 ea

PLUNKETTS Vita E

Lanate Body Topical Cream 150g

1KG!

2 69 ea

Redwin Daily Intensive Nourishment With Moroccan Oil Body Lotion 400ml orHand Lotion 75ml

SAVE $3.30

30%

SAVE $1.01

$

12 69 ea

$

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser 1 Litre

15 99 ea

ORRFPF

SAVE UP TO $4.30

Benzac Wash 5% 200ml or AC Gel 5% 50g

SAVE $6.96

30%

14 99 ea

ORRFPF

30%

SAVE $7.00

$

SAVE $7.96

$

†

†

13 99 ea

QV Face Gentle Cleanser 250ml, Moisturising Cream SPF 30 75g or Nuturing Night Cream 50g †

Aveeno Daily, Skin Relief or Stress Relief Moisturising Lotion 354ml

SAVE $5.41

$

SAVE $3.96

$

$

QV Wash or Bath Oil 1 Litre

8 99 ea

†

Thursday Plantation Certified Organic Rosehip Oil 25ml †

†

SAVE $3.76

$

SAVE $6.86

$ 40%

8 99 ea

†

†

15 99 ea

45%

ORRFPF

100% naturally sourced face and body serum.

SAVE $13.96

$

2 99 ea

Enya Aloe Vera, Vitamin E Cream or Sorbolene with Glycerine 1Kg

30% OFF BIORE RANGE! RRP

†

SAVE $2.00

$

• High Potency of Vitamin E • Free from Parabens • Fragrance Free • Contains Rose Hip Oil

Plunkett Natural Vita E Cream 100g †

†

3 99 ea

SAVE $3.00

$

Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips Original, Ultra 6 Pack or Combo 14 Pack

SAVE $3.00

GREAT!

599 ea

$ 99 ea

$

Goat Body Wash Moisturising or Lemon Myrtle 500ml

1

Olivella Face & Body Bar Scented or Fragrance Free 100g

NEWCASTLE PH: 4957 8966

CHARLESTOWN PH: 4943 5409

HAMILTON PH: 4961 5987

MAYFIELD PH: 4968 2983

PROPRIETORS: SASHA ROBERTSON & PHARMAVEND P/L.

PROPRIETORS: PHILIP COLASANTE & MICHAEL GERGES

PROPRIETORS: PHILIP COLASANTE & MICHAEL GERGES

PROPRIETORS: PHILIP COLADANTE & ANTOINE YACOUB

136 TO 140 HUNTER ST, NEWCASTLE (TOP OF THE MALL, NEAR GLORIA JEANS) MON-FRI: 8AM-7PM SAT: 9AM-5PM SUN: 10AM-5PM

196 PACIFIC HWY (OPPOSITE CHARLESTOWN SHOPPING CENTRE) MON-FRI: 8.30AM-9PM NEW SAT-SUN: 8.30AM- 7PM STORE!

6 99 ea

60 BEAUMONT ST (500M FROM THE RAILWAY TRACK) MON-FRI: 8.30AM-8PM NEW SAT: 9AM-5PM SUN: 10AM-5PM STORE!

95 MAITLAND RD (OPPOSITE WOOLWORTHS, NEXT TO MCDONALD’S) MON-FRI: 8.30AM-9PM NEW SAT: 9AM-5PM SUN: 10AM-5PM STO RE!

SALE ENDS: 11TH AUGUST 2013 OR UNTIL STOCKS LAST. OFFERS AVAILABLE AT CHEMIST WAREHOUSE NEWCASTLE CHARLESTOWN HAMILTON & MAYFIELD STORES ONLY. CHEMIST WAREHOUSE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE PRICES AT ANYTIME WITHOUT NOTICE. *Your pharmacist will advise you whether the preparation is suitable for your condition. Always read the label. Use only as directed. If symptoms persist, see your Healthcare Professional. **Vitamins may only be of assistance if your dietary intake is inadequate. The pharmacist reserves the right not to supply when contrary to our professional and ethical obligation. Retail quantities only. Limits Apply. †RRP – the save prices listed are calculated from suppliers RRP at time of preparation and when no such price exists is the retail price found at competing retailers. Due to discount policy we may have not sold at RRP. †If you find a cheaper price on the same item at another Australian registered pharmacy, we will match it and give you 10% off the difference. Price match excludes online offers. We reserve the right to adjust printing errors.

IF THEY UNDERCUT US, WE’LL BEAT THEM AGAIN GUARANTEED†

METERED DOSE!

$

7 99 ea

*Otrivin Metered Dose Nasal Mist Adult

BENADRYL

® * THE T HE COUGH EXPERT

†

COLD & FLU! PHARMACY STRENGTH!

SAVE $2.70

$

5 ea

99

†

10 SACHETS!

$

$

$

8 ea

99

Y READ TO USE!

6 99 ea

$

22 99 ea

24 SQUARES!

$

12 99 ea

$

13 99 ea

*Movicol Powder Sachets 13g 30 Sachets Assorted Flavours

FREE ICY POLE HOLDER!

†

SAVE $4.00

$

12 TABLETS!

12 99 ea

$

10 99 ea *Imodium Zapid 2mg 12 Tablets

*Osmolax 510g †

SAVE $1.40

$

†

3 99 ea

*Gaviscon Dual Action 16 Tablets

8 99 ea

AFTER $ 40 CASH BACK

FREE! Accu Chek Performa Meter Kit

*Hydralyte Range *Excludes 4 x 250ml Variant

SAVE $9.00

$

†

WITH ANY HYDRALYTE PURCHASE *EXCLUDES HYDRALYTE SPORT

*Combantrin Chocolate 24 Squares

*Metamucil 160 Capsules

30 SACHETS!

SAVE $4.00

$

7 99 ea

*Gastrolyte Ready to Drink Orange or Strawberry 1 Litre

†

SAVE $4.00

$

42 99 ea

Hippo Deluxe Steam Vaporiser †

SAVE $6.00

$

99 99 ea

Philips Respironics InnoSpire Elegance

NEWCASTLE PH: 4957 8966

CHARLESTOWN PH: 4943 5409

HAMILTON PH: 4961 5987

MAYFIELD PH: 4968 2983

PROPRIETORS: SASHA ROBERTSON & PHARMAVEND P/L.

PROPRIETORS: PHILIP COLASANTE & MICHAEL GERGES

PROPRIETORS: PHILIP COLASANTE & MICHAEL GERGES

PROPRIETORS: PHILIP COLADANTE & ANTOINE YACOUB

136 TO 140 HUNTER ST, NEWCASTLE (TOP OF THE MALL, NEAR GLORIA JEANS) MON-FRI: 8AM-7PM SAT: 9AM-5PM SUN: 10AM-5PM

7 99 ea

*FLO Sinus Care Starter Kit 12 Sachets

BUMS & TUMS!

SAVE $7.00

$

SAVE $5.00

5 99 ea

SAVE $5.00

7 99 ea

*Betadine Sore Throat Ready To Use 120ml †

*Dulcolax 5mg 80 Tablets †

SAVE $4.00

$

*Duro-Tuss Dry Cough Liquid Forte 200ml

8 99 ea

*Nurofen Cold & Flu PE 24 Tablets

As Seen On TV

200 ML!

8 99 ea

*Difflam Anaesthetic, Anti-Inflammatory & Anti-Bacterial Berry or Menthol & Eucalyptus Sugarfree Lozenge 16 Pack

$

$

†

16 PACK!

†

24 TABLETS!

*Robitussin 200ml Assorted Variants

*Codral Relief Max Cold & Flu + Decongestant Hot Drink 10 Sachets

10 99 ea

*Dimetapp Day & Night PE Cough 48 Liquid Capsules

8 99 ea

*Sudafed Nasal Spray Pump 18ml

$

$

200ML!

6 99 ea

NASAL SPRAY!

$

2 99 ea

*Vicks VapoDrops Liquicentres Burst of Mint 22 Lozenges, Original or Butter Menthol 24 Lozenges

7 99 ea

*Benadryl 200ml Assorted Variants

6 99 ea

*Vicks Vaporub Baby Balsam or Jar 50g

DAY & NIGHT!

SAVE $1.00

$

SAVE $3.00

$

200ML!

$

†

196 PACIFIC HWY (OPPOSITE CHARLESTOWN SHOPPING CENTRE) MON-FRI: 8.30AM-9PM NEW SAT-SUN: 8.30AM- 7PM STORE!

60 BEAUMONT ST (500M FROM THE RAILWAY TRACK) MON-FRI: 8.30AM-8PM NEW SAT: 9AM-5PM SUN: 10AM-5PM STORE!

95 MAITLAND RD (OPPOSITE WOOLWORTHS, NEXT TO MCDONALD’S) MON-FRI: 8.30AM-9PM NEW SAT: 9AM-5PM SUN: 10AM-5PM STO RE!

SALE ENDS: 11TH AUGUST 2013 OR UNTIL STOCKS LAST. OFFERS AVAILABLE AT CHEMIST WAREHOUSE NEWCASTLE CHARLESTOWN HAMILTON & MAYFIELD STORES ONLY. CHEMIST WAREHOUSE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE PRICES AT ANYTIME WITHOUT NOTICE. *Your pharmacist will advise you whether the preparation is suitable for your condition. Always read the label. Use only as directed. If symptoms persist, see your Healthcare Professional. **Vitamins may only be of assistance if your dietary intake is inadequate. The pharmacist reserves the right not to supply when contrary to our professional and ethical obligation. Retail quantities only. Limits Apply. †RRP – the save prices listed are calculated from suppliers RRP at time of preparation and when no such price exists is the retail price found at competing retailers. Due to discount policy we may have not sold at RRP. †If you find a cheaper price on the same item at another Australian registered pharmacy, we will match it and give you 10% off the difference. Price match excludes online offers. We reserve the right to adjust printing errors.