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Treasured work of art Rare William Dobell silver medallion to go under the hammer

ALARMING TREND Nine clubs in the Hunter region have been hit by armed robberies this fi nancial year to date, making it the worst year for robberies at clubs on record.

Hexham Bowling Club CEO, Jon Chin, is doing his bit to help stop the concerning trend, hosting a free security round-table for other clubs and small business owners.

Around 80 people turned out for the session last week to hear from a variety of speakers.

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The precious William Dobell items, including the medallion, that are up for auction

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rare piece of Australian history will be up for grabs at Tarro next week when a silver medallion featuring prominent Hunter artist, William Dobell, goes under the hammer.

The medallion was struck in 1966 to commemorate the knighthood of the threetime Archibald Prize winner.

A total of 500 medallions were struck in gold, silver and copper and offered to members

of the Newcastle Numismatic Society to purchase.

The current owner won the medallion at a coin club raffle around 20 years ago and is now putting it up for auction, along with an accompanying card signed by the late artist and former Australian Numismatic Society president, Owen Fleming, and a photograph of the Mr Fleming, Sir William and the Newcastle Numismatic Society president at the time.

Steve Schumacher, a coin grader and auctioneer with Maitland Numismatic Society, said in the 25 years he had been involved with coin collecting, this was the fi rst silver Dobell medallion he had seen.

“The copper ones are pretty common but this is the fi rst silver one I’ve seen,� he said. “It’s not so much the coin that is interesting but the combination of the coin with the signatures.�

Mr Schumacher said there had been some interest in the lot, including one inquiry from Canada.

He hoped the items would be purchased by a local gallery or a Dobell collector.

The lot will be auctioned at the Tarro Baptist Church Hall at 7:30pm next Monday, November 12.

For more information on the items, contact Steve Schumacher on 4933 4554.

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opefully by now you will be across the new road rules that were introduced last week, which include changes to the use of mobile phones in cars and signalling in roundabouts.

While some of the new rules are a sensible response to our changing behaviours, like the fact that drivers turning across intersections now have to give way to pedestrians who tend to be increasingly distracted by ipods and other listening devices, other rules are a bit more controversial.

For those of us who spend a considerable portion of our daytime hours in the car - which I’d wager is an increasing number - the inflexibility of the new phone rules is astounding.

Sure, it’s not safe to be on facebook or twitter when you are driving, but what about making a call on speaker phone? What about checking a text message when you’re idle at the lights?

After all, mobile phones aren’t the only distraction in a car - there’s changing radio stations, entering an address into a GPS device, and kids in the back seat.

Will we get to a point where we’ll be banned from changing the radio, using a sat nav or taking the kids in the car?

Common sense, and our hip pockets, will be the losers here.

On a different note, this Sunday, November 11, is Remembrance Day. However busy our lives are, it’s important to take a minute on Sunday out of respect to those who have fallen in confl ict.

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ruze is a German Shepherd Kelpie/Cattle Dog cross puppy.

He is 5-months-old and is a confident and intelligent little guy.

If there is fun to be had, he’s the fi rst one to lead the way.

Cruze is used to walking on the lead. He is healthy, active and loves to play in the yard.

He has been well socialised with lots of other dogs including bigger, older dogs.

He loves to be around people and to be included in what the human family is doing.

Cruze has been hand-raised from 3-days-old.

We can’t be positive of his mix of breeds, but can only judge based on his appearance and temperament.

We think he’ll grow up to be medium-sized dog.

Cruze is full of potential and ready to begin his life in a caring home.

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Newcastle is a not-for-profit, volunteer organisation.

The $450 adoption fee covers the dog’s de-sexing, vaccinations, flea and worm treatments, microchipping, and lifetime registration.

Your support allows us to continue saving homeless dogs.

For more information or to meet Cruze, phone his foster carer, Leanne, on 4954 0557.

There are 50 plus dogs available for adoption on the Dog Rescue Newcastle website, so head to www.dogrescuenewcastle.com.au.

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Hunter financial counselling agencies secure $1.6 million in funding AMELIA PARROTT

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ital fi nancial counselling services across the Hunter Valley region will continue serving the community into the future with more than $1.6 million worth of funding from NSW Fair Trading secured for the next three years.

The funding will be shared between a consortium of fi nancial counselling agencies from Newcastle and the Upper and Lower Hunter regions made of up Financial Counselling Hunter Valley Project, Lifeline Newcastle, Lake Macquarie Financial and Gambling Counselling Services, East Lakes Family Support and Forster Neighbourhood Centre. $420,047 of the funding will go to Newcastle and the Lower Hunter, $87,764 to the Upper Hunter and $36,720 toward the appointment of an Aboriginal fi nancial counsellor, who will deal exclusively with Indigenous families facing fi nancial hardship.

Maitland MP, Robyn Parker, presented the funds to Maria Hatch, the manager of the consortiumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lead agency, Financial Counselling Hunter Valley Project, at the Rutherford Community Centre last Wednesday.

Ms Hatch said the funding announcement came at the right time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you ask me, I think weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re about to

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Maria Hatch receives funding from Robyn Parker at the Rutherford Community Centre

have another recession,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The rich will get richer and the poor will get much poorer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whenever there is a spike in electricity bills or interest rates, if someone loses their job or has a sick child at home we see

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No word on inner city line Transport Minister refuses to comment on the future of the CBD line TRICIA MOROSIN

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uring a visit to the Hunter last week, Transport Minister, Gladys Berejiklian, refused to provide any clarity on the future of the Newcastle CBD rail line, saying more information needed to be gathered.

“When a Government makes a decision, it has to be the right one,” Ms Berejiklian said. “[The Newcastle CBD rail line is] an issue the Government is currently looking into, to make sure we get the decision right, and we see that as a broader planning issue.”

Ms Berejiklian was with Charlestown MP, Andrew Cornwell, inspecting the progress of a major upgrade being carried out at Cardiff Station.

The $14 million project includes the construction of two lifts, a new main station building, a wheelchair and family accessible toilet, new and upgraded CCTV surveillance and lighting, an extended platform to accommodate eight-car trains and new stair access between with the car parks and the footbridge.

Ms Berejiklian said Cardiff had been “up there with the worst” of the rail stations in her portfolio.

The NSW Government is grappling with how to develop a transport plan for the city, with strong support to keep the line from community groups, with Lord Mayor, Jeff McCloy, and former premier, Nick Greiner, advocating the line be cut.

Gladys Berejiklian and Andrew Cornwell in the Hunter last week

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Maitland councillor wants to see H.V. Evatt honoured in his home town AMELIA PARROTT

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n the wake of Australia winning a seat on the United Nations Security Council, Maitland councillor, Ben Whiting, is calling for more recognition for notable former Maitland resident, H.V. Evatt.

Born in East Maitland in 1894, Herbert Vere Evatt, better known as ‘Doc’ Evatt, served as president of the United Nations General Assembly from 1948 to 1949 and was instrumental in the drafting of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the establishment of the state of Israel.

He also served as NSW Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and Leader of the Opposition from 1951 to 1960.

However, despite his political accolades on the national and world stage and the fact that other famous Maitlandites have been recognised in landmarks like Grossman High School and Les Darcy Drive, Dr Evatt is yet to receive acknowledgement in his hometown.

Cr Whiting said the time had come to recognise Dr Evatt as one of Maitland’s great achievers.

“There was an attempt made in 1987 to name Maitland High School after him... but that’s the last serious attempt that was made to recognise him,” he said.

“There is a park in Hurstville named

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Cr Ben Whiting, outside Grossman High, believes H.V. Evatt should be given similar recognition

after him, there’s a suburb in Canberra and the Department of Foreign Affairs’ library is named after him but nothing in Maitland.

“I’d like to know how residents think he should be recognised but I think a

park would be appropriate or a library or a new suburb.”

Cr Whiting said that Dr Evatt’s “fi rebrand” reputation may explain the lack of local recognition but he believed enough time had passed to put

politics aside.

“I think the controversial elements of some of his politics that he was involved in add to the drama and the colour of the story and the man so I think he should be recognised.”

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A school event with spirit and pride

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y wife Robyn and I recently attended a wonderful ceremony at Tenambit Public School to mark the official unveiling of the school’s mosaic garden.

I cannot praise the efforts of the teachers and students enough, as Robyn and I were presented with brilliant entertainment and could not have been more impressed at their beautiful garden.

Leading the entertainment were the talented voices of the junior and senior choir, singing classic old numbers that had everyone tapping their feet and singing along.

As a treat to both the students and the audience, well known local country music singer, Lyn Bowtell, joined the group to perform.

The presence of Lyn was special enough but can you imagine our surprise and delight when, together with the choir, she began to sing her very own ‘Tenambit Song’!

The song was written all about Tenambit and the looks on the

children’s faces when they sung it were of absolute pride.

After the performance, each of the children were given a copy of Lyn’s version of the Tenambit song. Robyn and I were also given a copy and we have been playing it regularly ever since.

Seeing each of the children excitedly clutching their CDs as they left the ceremony was very pleasing to see – they certainly deserved it after building such a stunning garden and putting on such a professional performance.

It’s not often these days that you see school children with such spirit and teachers with such dedication to their school and students.

Recognition must certainly go to principal Andrew Brown and his staff for their wonderful work. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the school as a whole for inviting me to attend the ceremony.

I was so impressed that I can say, without a doubt, that it was the best school event I have ever attended.

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Robyn Parker (centre) with John Millburn and Dr Di Soltau from the successful schools

Eco friendly: Local schools receive environment grants TRICIA MOROSIN

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hornton Public School and Maitland Grossman High School have both received $2,500 Environmental Trust grants as part of the 2012 Eco Schools and Food Gardens in Schools Grants programs.

Last week, during a presentation ceremony at Thornton Public School, Maitland MP and Environment Minister, Robyn Parker, congratulated the schools on their successful applications.

“Environmental Trust Grants help people strengthen and enjoy the

environment, and I am excited to see the results from the projects funded in this round,” Ms Parker said.

“The NSW Government has committed more than $2 million to this round of Environmental Trust grants and the benefit this investment will bring will be many times greater.”

Thornton Public School will use its $2,500 to create a frog pond on school grounds and will also establish an outdoor learning area for environmental programs by planting native trees, grasses and shrubs to create habitats for local fauna.

Maitland Grossman High School will invest its $2,500 on a project that aims to improve biodiversity.

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Clubs and businesses meet to discuss increase in armed robberies TRICIA MOROSIN

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ine clubs in the Hunter region have been hit by armed robberies this fi nancial year to date, making it the worst year for robberies at clubs on record.

Hexham Bowling Club CEO, Jon Chin, is doing his bit to help stop the concerning trend, hosting a free security roundtable for other clubs and small business owners.

Around 80 people turned out for the session last week, which included speakers from WorkCover, legal experts, local police and security providers.

Dick McGuigan, who was shot during a robbery at the Water Board Bowling Club last year, also told his story.

“I’m happy to come along today and talk to these other guys, mainly about how unpredictable these robbers can be – you don’t know what they’re going to do,” Mr McGuigan said.

“These guys are so jittery and full of drugs, if they see you put your hand in your pocket, they might think you’re going for a gun, going for phone – and bang.

“I didn’t challenge the guy [who shot me] in any way, there was no playing the hero or anything.”

Mr McGuigan’s advice for people who fi nd themselves in an armed hold up is to freeze, do what they tell you to do and don’t try to save the day.

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Hexham Bowling Club CEO, Jon Chin, is taking a stand against armed robberies

Mr Chin said the seminar was a reminder for business owners to ensure their staff are properly trained.

“We need to be prepared, so that if our staff are unfortunate enough to be caught in an armed hold up, that they

know exactly what they must do, and most importantly, what they must not do,” Mr Chin said.

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revenue so these changes have a broader economic benefit,” he said.

Mr Gerdsen said the university would support any proposed improvement

to public transport services around Newcastle and that accessibility was central to ensuring the safety of international students.

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epresentatives from the Newcastle University Students’ Union (NUSA) are celebrating a win for international students after the State Government announced changes to student transport concessions, but they say more still needs to be done.

The changes, which come off the back of the NSW Government’s International Education and Research Action Plan, will give international students access to discounts of up to 35 per cent on annual and 90-day travel passes.

The plan highlighted student safety as one of the key drivers for transport concerns and found that “to save on transport costs, students may walk home at night, putting themselves at risk of opportunistic theft or assault.”

NUSA president, Heather Richards, said more than 160 instances of international students being assaulted or robbed had been reported in a recent NUSA survey.

She said the changes were a step in the right direction but the Government still needed to do more to ensure student’s safety. “[The changes] only give international students 35 per cent off and we’re calling for parity,” she said.

“The tickets you can get a discount on will be 90-day tickets and annual tickets.

“I don’t know how quickly students will realise that those are the type of tickets they have to buy.”

Miss Richards said the lack of public transport services in Newcastle in general remained an issue.

International students’ convenor, Eduardo Carvajal, said the link between transport concessions and student safety has been known for some time.

“For the last 10 or 11 years, for international students and people working in the industry, the main issue has been travel concessions,” he said.

“According to some research, between 2010 and 2011 the State lost $900 million in revenue from the drop in international students in the state and the safety issue was very relevant.

Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Services), Trevor Gerdsen, said the changes to ticket prices were a

positive for many reasons.

“Many people may not realise that international student education is the State’s second biggest export in terms of

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he State and Federal Governments’ reluctance to fund an additional 182 internship places for international medical graduates has left a locally-based graduate of the University of Newcastle unsure of his future in Australia.

Malaysian-born Jeff rey Sia was proud to call Newcastle home while he completed his Bachelor of Medicine.

After training in local hospitals and general practices around the region, Mr Sia has developed a thorough knowledge of the health care system.

He is keen to continue working in Australia and is prepared to work in rural areas “in a heartbeat.”

“The waiting times for emergency departments and specialists appointments are only growing longer each and every year,” Mr Sia said.

“How can the Government expect it to get any better when they are turning away their own graduates?

They should be using us as part of the solution for the future of Australia’s health care.”

In a report published this year, Health Workforce Australia estimated that by 2025, Australia will have a shortfall of more than 3,000 doctors, based on the presumption that all Australian-trained students (including international students) are allocated internships each year.

In 2004, the Federal Government announced an increase in funding for medical places across the country,

after recognising the growing need for more Australian-trained Doctors.

Despite an awareness from both State and Federal Governments that these

places would in turn require additional internships, both parties are yet to allocate the funds required.

In order to continue practicing in

Australia, all medical graduates must complete a compulsory internship year.

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The Hunter was the focus of a police crackdown focusing on driver safety in and around level crossings (also known as railway crossings) over the weekend.

From November 1, police increased their patrols of Glennies Creek Road, Glennies Creek, and Hebden Road, Ravensworth, targeting motorists who fail to stop at level crossings.

The crackdown, which will be in force throughout the month of November, is a joint initiative by the NSW Police Force, Transport for NSW, and Roads and Maritime Services.

Superintendent Stuart Smith, Operations Commander of the NSW Police Force’s Traffic and Highway Patrol Command, said the operation was all about improving driver behaviour and saving lives.

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Create an application i system When you are trolling the Internet for a new role, checking out the job ads in the paper or registering with local agencies, I recommend formalising a system to help keep up with your applications.

It is too easy to fire your resume off to a high number of job ads and lose track of who has seen your details.

Companies want to hire people motivated to work for them so by keeping track of your applications when you get the call from the recruiter you should be better prepared to answer their questions Simple Tip 1: Start a spreadsheet Input this info and follow the sheet Date / Job / company or agency / follow up phone call / interview Be prepared and be professional – follow up your applications and you will have a much better chance of landing your dream job.

Simple Tip 2: Do your research Google, ask your family and friends. Find out info on the company you are seeking employment from. Impress them with your knowledge of current projects or company history. Companies want to engage with people who want to work for them.

Finally most interviewers tend to hire people most like them – so if on the phone or at interview you find some sort of common ground use that to your advantage.

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What would happen if you could wake up from your day?

What if there was another way of living that you didn’t know about, that you hadn’t even thought of? What if there was more to life than what you could see with your eyes and hear with your ears?

This is what we mean when we talk about expanding consciousness. We mean waking up.

There are other paths to this end, but all the great teachers will tell you that meditation is one of the best.

Meditation allows you to escape the mental construct of time and space.

It also allows you to escape the prejudice and judgement that create your reality. The truth is you don’t see the world as it is, you see the world as you are. You are a self-fulfilling prophecy. If you are convinced your life is good, it will be.

The first step to expanding consciousness is to become aware, to begin the process of waking up. Only then will you experience how unlimited, how expansive you really are.

Steps to expanding consciousness Expanding your consciousness is pretty simple – it starts with paying attention to the ideas, language, thoughts and environment that you have unconsciously and incorrectly allowed to define you.

1. Become aware of your body. Observe the way you walk, eat, talk, smile.

2. Expand that awareness to the world around you. Stop and listen.

Can you hear people in the street, traffic noises, birds in the tree outside your window? Look around. Notice something you haven’t seen before.

3. Now move your awareness to your thoughts. What are you thinking about right now? Is it a good thought? Does it serve you? Is there another thought that feels better?

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Change in course: HVTC appoints new CEO

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unter Valley Training Company (HVTC) has appointed Sharon Smith as its new CEO, with Chairman, Bob Cameron AO, making the announcement following an HVTC Board meeting in Telarah last week.

Mr Cameron said Ms Smith had more than 20 years business experience in a broad range of roles including fi nance, human resources, information technology, procurement, business development, strategic planning and communications. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ms Smith brings the ideal range of skills and experience in business and Government that HVTC needs to continue with its exciting development and expansion plans,â&#x20AC;? Mr Cameron said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our new CEO will ensure HVTC remains Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier group training company,â&#x20AC;? he said.

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Ms Smith is a non-executive director and chair of the audit committee at both Hunter Development Corporation and Newcastle Grammar School.

She has a Bachelor of Commerce from The University of Newcastle and post graduate qualifications in Applied Finance, and is a graduate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Australia and of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

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Newcastle City LAC Commander, Superintendent John Gralton, said alcohol-related violence had been a long-standing issue within Newcastle City LAC, describing the effects as â&#x20AC;&#x153;wickedâ&#x20AC;?. â&#x20AC;&#x153;After a process of research and consultation, we decided the best way to tackle this issue was head-on, through a range of unique restrictions placed on licensed premises,â&#x20AC;? Supt Gralton said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The results achieved via this program are quite remarkable, and it is fair to say this work will have connotations and considerations for law enforcement across Australia and internationally.â&#x20AC;?

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ewcastle City Local Area Commandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work in reducing alcohol-related crime and violence has been recognised as one of seven groundbreaking projects which have substantially reduced local crime rates and reoffending.

The command was awarded a National Meritorious Police Award as a part of the 2012 Australian Crime and Violence Prevention Awards (ACVPA) ceremony at Parliament House in Canberra.

Minister for Justice, Jason Clare, said the awards recognise and reward the contribution organisations and law enforcement makes to reducing crime and reoffending in local communities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Th is year the awards highlight the importance of breaking the cycle of domestic and family violence, intervening early and working with vulnerable young people, and the importance of partnerships to

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Milestone for road project Old Maitland Road Bridge the first to open on Expresswayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s west section

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he Hunter Expressway has reached two significant milestones with the fi rst bridge in the western section now open to traffic and construction underway on the last of the three high bridges in the eastern section.

Hunter MP, Joel Fitzgibbon, said the 38metre long single span bridge was the fi rst of 22 bridges in the projectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s western section to be completed and opened to traffic. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The bridge maintains the connection for motorists travelling on Old Maitland Road at Sawyers Gully,â&#x20AC;? Mr Fitzgibbon said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is no central pier on the over bridge, which reinforces the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;portalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; character along the expressway. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The bridge also has twin rail barriers with a safety screen for greater visibility and to improve the appearance of the bridge.â&#x20AC;?

Elsewhere on the expressway, Duty MLC for Cessnock, Trevor Khan, said works have commenced on the highest and longest of the three high bridges, known as viaducts, which are being built to carry the road through Sugarloaf Range.

The 40-kilometre Hunter Expressway is being built in two sections; the 13-kilometre eastern section from the F3 Freeway to Kurri Kurri is being built by an Alliance and the 27kilometre western section from Kurri Kurri to Branxton is being built by Abigroup.

The $1.7 billion project is jointly funded, with the Federal Government providing $1.5 billion and the NSW Government contributing up to $200 million.

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lassic entertainment is what’s in store for audiences at the Maitland Repertory Theatre’s annual Christmas Melodrama Dinner Show, according to Director, Steve Ryan.

The group will be performing Henning Nelms’ melodrama, ‘Only an Orphan Girl’, and Mr Ryan is certainly passionate about the production.

“It’s not an easy style of theatre – it can be very uncomfortable because there’s a lot of audience interaction and participation – [but] I just love melodrama,” said Mr Ryan, who has 40 years of theatrical experience.

“It’s a naïve form of theatre – [it aims to] entertain, not shock or bamboozle and I just have a ball. “‘Only an Orphan Girl’ is one of my favourites because it has all of the elements of a good melodrama.”

These elements include the familiar characters of the villain, the hero, the damsel in distress and the femme fatale.

It was a condition of Mr Ryan taking on the production that he could do it in a traditional style, because he feels that directors want to shock people instead of entertaining them these days.

“It’s fun entertainment and of course you get a meal,” Mr Ryan said.

“The audience gets to forget about the

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‘Only an Orphan Girl’ will be performed at High Street’s Maitland

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Testing the local water Bolwarra volunteer swaps his fishing rod for a water quality kit

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he banks of the Hunter River were James Wilkinson’s playground during his childhood in Bolwarra.

James can still be spotted by the iconic waterway, but now with a water quality testing kit instead of a fishing rod.

“I started doing water testing because I have an interest in the waterways I grew up around”, explained Mr Wilkinson, who occasionally takes canoe trips down the river from Luskintyre.

“I think there is a need to look after the river, not just for environmental reasons, but for recreational purposes.”

Mr Wilkinson is one of many volunteers from schools and communities across the region who will test phosphorus levels in local waterways over the next few days as part of Phosphorus Awareness Week.

“Too much phosphorus can lead to blue green algae and excess weed growth, which can threaten the ability for native aquatic animals and plants to survive,” he said.

“It causes an imbalance in the aquatic system and is one reason we were always told in school not to swim in the river.”

Excess phosphorus can enter the river though urban and rural stormwater runoff, soil erosion, animal faeces, car wash detergents and fertilisers.

Th is not only affects water quality locally, but all the way down the catchment.

“It’s good to see that native fish like bass and trout can still live in the river despite

Bolwarra local and volunteer water tester, James Wilkinson

what goes through it,” Mr Wilkinson said.

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The single will be released digitally this month on Wolfeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own label, Magic Journey recordings, and will be the first single from his as-yetuntitled EP, due out in the first half of next year.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a pretty busy year for Wolfe, who has been performing to packed houses throughout Canada and Germany, helping to launch a youth campaign promoting respectful relationships in Australia as well as launching his second EP â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Cards Are On The Table.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; That EP debuted at number one on community radioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most ordered songs for airplay chart before Triple J and ABC radio gave it a few decent spins. One of the EPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tracks, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Eggmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; even made it onto Matt Groeningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s iconic space comedy â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Futuramaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

Wolfeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s latest effort blends his painfully heartfelt vocals with some driving grooves that make for one hell of a

cosmic, high-spirited and epic sound.

He said the song was inspired by the motivations that drive people to action â&#x20AC;&#x201C; what defines us â&#x20AC;&#x201C; both as individuals and as a collective. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We lament on the past and curious, fascinated, emotive and driven, we face the future,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our actions define us as a species in this universe.â&#x20AC;?

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FASHION FIXATION

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by KATHERINE TWEED

Tips for losing weight

Make a statement this Spring Carnival

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I want to lose 5 kilos before Christmas without going on a diet.

Is this achievable?

A. Yes, it certainly is. Start by correcting some of those ‘bad’ eating habits: Don’t eat while you are doing other activities e.g. watching TV. Eat only at the table, not at the fridge or while standing.

Don’t eat quickly. If you eat slowly it gives your mind enough time to register that you are full. Make sure you cut your food into smaller pieces and try to stop loading your fork until the previous mouthful is fi nished.

Don’t buy ‘junk’, high calorie foods. Always take a list when you go shopping to prevent impulse buying.

Buy snack foods in the smallest package. The larger the size, the more you are likely to eat and drink. If you like to treat yourself to potato chips, buy small packs not the jumbo size.

Plan meals in advance. Th is will defi nitely help to prevent consumption of high calorie junk food.

Plan a strategy to avoid overeating at social events. Have a large nutritious snack before going out, so you are not as hungry and tempted to overeat.

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othing says fashion more than Spring Carnival; it is a time when women wear their favourite dresses and men can be seen looking their best.

Over the weekend and this week, we saw some of the best and worst Spring Carnival fashions at the races and what we saw will determine the frocks and suits that we wear for the remainder of the race season.

There is no doubt that fashion is one of the most important parts of the Melbourne Cup Carnival, aside from the race itself.

Everyone who attends dresses, from head to toe, in nothing but their absolute best.

The fashions on the race days were not only about the dresses but were about the entire outfits; from fascinators and hats to handbags, gloves and umbrellas.

It was clear from the elaborate milliners, bright colours, sky-high heels and slim fitting suits that this season is all about making a statement.

Whether it is simple or a

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standout, from head to toe, you should be aiming to make a statement with your outfit.

Making a statement doesn’t necessarily mean wearing something over the top, it is about wearing something different that will get you noticed.

Making a statement is not always easy but there are a few things that you can experiment with to make your Carnival outfit a standout.

Colour is an easy way to get noticed.

You can experiment with colour blocking, bright prints, soft pastels, different colour combinations and even wearing different tones of the same colour.

If wearing colours is not your thing, try wearing a black or white dress with different coloured accessories.

Accessories are another way that you can make a big statement with an outfit, and Spring Carnival fashions are very much about accessories.

The millinry, or head wear, that you choose on the day makes a big impact on the outfit.

Whether you choose a large headpiece or a small fascinator, choose something that compliments the rest of your accessories as well as your dress, whilst making a statement.

Choose shoes, gloves and other accessories that will compliment the rest of your outfit.

And importantly, enjoy yourself and have fun - there’s no better way than this to make a statement!

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If you want to see a topic discussed, or have a question answered, email katherine.tweed@mediaview.com.au

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It’s time for a spring clean, whether it’s your home or garden, all those redundant items you’ve been keeping for a rainy day will now be thrown out. The New Moon on the 14th is the ideal time to spend time with your children or on fundraising activities. Mercury Retrograde warns you to be careful of losing or mislaying things. If you have valuable goods or jewellery, then leave them at home and don’t run the risk of having them stolen. Get ample rest and to be careful of wearing yourself out with worry.

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With Venus in your 3rd house it’s time to turn those bright ideas into action. A new car, mobile phone or computer might hit the agenda, but avoid signing any paperwork without double checking all the details. The New Moon on the 14th is the ideal time to catch up with family and friends. From the 15th onwards Mercury Retrograde indicates your home may become something of a battlefield, if you aren’t careful of how you deal with loved ones. There may also be a need to call your local electrician.

VIRGO AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23

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Venus brings extra cash and funds your way so that you can treat yourself to something nice.

The New Moon on the 14th starts a rather busy period where you will be racing around your neighbourhood at top speed. Mercury Retrograde though warns you to be careful of miscommunications and misunderstandings with others. You need to use patience when trying to organise others or you will only create muddles and confusion. The Full Moon on the 29th indicates a crazy few days at work.

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LIBRA SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

Venus is in your sign so your dynamic personality will come to the fore and your popularity will go into overdrive. An image overhaul may occur and it’s the ideal time to get together with a sporty friend. The New Moon on the 14th provides a positive turning point for your career and fi nances. However, as Mercury is retrograde, you need to avoid allowing money to go to waste so be certain to put some aside for a rainy day. The Full Moon on the 29th indicates that travelling is likely to be difficult.

SCORPIO OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

Happy Birthday Scorpio! Jupiter in Gemini for the next 12 months should see a positive increase in your fiscal position. However, you need to avoid pushing yourself, recent events may have left you with big decisions to make, so it’s important to take some time out. Mercury Retrograde is raising your stress levels so focusing on relaxation will be essential. The New Moon on the 14th is the ideal time to give up negative habits and to begin a new health regime.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

Your party zone is bursting at the seams, so stop being so serious and have some fun. The New Moon on the 14th is the ideal time to concentrate on pampering your body and feeding your spirit. A few hours of quiet contemplation will work wonders for you.

Mercury Retrograde indicates that you are likely to be feeling out of balance, therefore you need to exercise some patience and take your time to step back and review your situation.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

Your professional goals are going to take top priority and a female friend or colleague will be extremely helpful in pointing you in the right direction. Mercury Retrograde indicates that certain colleagues are going to be difficult, you’ll fi nd it easier to handle them if you remain serene and polite at all times. The New Moon on the 14th indicates that your advice will be greatly appreciated and that a close friend will benefit from your words of wisdom.

Take care where your health is concerned.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

Th is is an excellent time to plan your summer holiday, especially if it means going somewhere exotic and unspoilt. The New Moon on the 14th indicates a certain flexibility entering your career structure and you will fi nd it very easy to impress the boss. From the 15th onwards, Mercury Retrograde warns you to be careful of foot in mouth disease, as you are likely to say the wrong thing at the wrong time. The Full Moon on the 29th indicates that you are likely to be feeling insecure.

PISCES FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

Your intuitive powers will be at their peak. If you have decisions about a relationship issue or a career matter, then let your instincts guide you. Romance will be on your mind and this is going to be a highly passionate month. The New Moon on the 14th brings a deepening of bonds with your children and partner.

Mercury Retrograde indicates a need to be careful when driving or handling electrical equipment. Other people’s tendency to drag their feet will get to you.

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FINANCE MATTERS

John Church

Greg Taylor

Budget review

Increasing sales

T

here are really only three ways to increase your sales.

The fi rst is to increase the dollar value of each purchase transaction. Sounds simple, but everyone know you cannot just put up your prices without a compelling reason. Certainly your competitors will keep you honest in this regard as your customers will soon leave you for the better deal elsewhere.

The best way to increase prices is to provide a better deal, whether that is better quality, better service or better turnaround times.

When you value add to any transaction, the price gradually becomes less important to your clients.

Try and avoid becoming a commodity supplier where the chase for lowest prices is a race to the bottom.

The second way to increase sales is increase the number of fi rst time customers. Focus your efforts on those prospects most likely to become customers.

Do they fit the profi le of your existing customers? Do they have the

ability and the authority to make the purchasing decision? Have they made similar purchases already elsewhere?

If the answer is yes, spend some time on the relationship fi rst and the sales will follow. Above and below the line advertising strategies with a targeted media plan can help you reach new prospects, cost effectively.

The third way to increase sales is to increase the number of times each customer buys from you. Repeat sales are the lifeblood of any business.

Existing customers are some of the most likely prospects to buy from you again.

You can create customer loyalty by being focused on meeting their needs.

Expand your product or service range to open up new opportunities to do business. Create a loyalty program, with rewards and discounts for repeat purchases.

Mining your customer database and utilising CRM software can greatly improve the effectiveness of staying in touch with clients on a regular and meaningful basis.

John Church manages a Newcastle advertising agency, digital printing company and PR consultancy.

R

ecently, the Federal Government reviewed its Budget and it caused a bit of a stir.

Every business should have a budget. Like the Government did, it is important for a business to regularly track how it is going against that budget. Depending upon the nature and size of the business, the review should be at least monthly with a major review every six or 12 months.

The Mid-year Economic and Fiscal Outlook was the Government’s six monthly Budget review. (You too can give your review a long, fancy name if you wish.)

Faced with a slowing domestic economy and falling revenues, the Government announced measures to achieve its goal of a budget surplus.

Businesses should also see if they are on target and look at how they can increase revenues and cut costs when reviewing their budget.

The controversy surrounding the Federal Budget review was that the biggest contribution to the savings

announced is getting large businesses to pay their tax earlier through phased “pay as you go” instalments, from the start of 2014. There were a number of other revenue changes and also expenditure cuts including reducing the baby bonus and changing the calculation of private health insurance rebates.

The Budget review also gives a useful update on economic forecasts. The economy is now expected to grow by 3 per cent in 2012-13 and 2013-14, 0.25 per cent weaker than predicted in the May budget. The non-farm economy is expected to grow unchanged in 201213, farm output is expected to contract.

Household consumption growth is expected to stay unchanged at 3 per cent over the next two years.

Employment is expected to grow by 0.25 per cent less than forecast in May. Unemployment is still expected to be 5.5%, which is unchanged because it was expected that less people will be participating in the labour market.

Inflation and wages growth are expected also expected to be weaker.

Greg Taylor is deputy CEO and chief financial officer for the Hunter-based Greater Building Society

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Maitland Indoor Sports Centre, Rutherford. 4966 2238 or 4933 1885.

Family History: Maitland & District Society open Wed & Saturday 9.30am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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.

Girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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 Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cancer Support Group: Third Monday, St Christopherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anglican Church Hall, Rutherford.

4930 1792.

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.

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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.

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4934 5519.

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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.

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4933 6662.

Lone Fathers Association: 4932 5549 or lonefathers. com.au.

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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 Augustineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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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COMMUNITY Alcoholics Anonymous: Tues 7.30pm, Thurs 8pm, Tarro Community Hall, Northern Ave, Tarro. 4964 1555. Mon 10am Anglican Hall Lang Street Kurry. 4937 2213.

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

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

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

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

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

Books: Maitland Book Readersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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 Brigidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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,

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