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Camp Quality Everyone wants to feel normal and special. It doesn’t matter if you are the child who has cancer or your brother or sister does - at Camp Quality you’re important. We use positive thinking, a resilient attitude and fun to create a better life for kids in their journey through cancer. At camp, fun and creative activities with kids just like them build confidence, optimism, resilience and lasting friendships. Here they don’t feel like cancer kids, they are just kids having a wonderful time. They can forget about cancer, even if just for a while, and create wonderful memories. Camp Quality offers all its Camps and Fun Therapy activities and programs to its kids and their families free of charge. Camp Quality receives no government funding and relies on the generosity of the community. The wonderful, ongoing support through the ClubGrants Program ensures we can continue to bring happiness into the lives of these kids and their families.

Cardiff Scouts Cardiff Scout Group is the largest Scout group in our region with over 130 members involved in a fun, active and adventurous program.

During one recent weekend alone the Joey Scouts hiked to the bushranger caves, the Cubs raced in the district billy kart derby, The Scout and Venturer sections travelled to Scouts NSW’s alpine adventure base and skied the slopes of the Snowy Mountains. While the rest of the group cooked for over 350 Rogain runners in the Watagan Forest doing service to the local community.

The success of the group is in its Fun and Adventurous activities, organised by the Leader in Charge, Glenn Cook, and the great family atmosphere that bonds the group.

Caves Beach Surf Life Saving Club is a leading club in the Hunter, NSW and Australia. It has a long list of members who serve and represent this club at higher levels. We have members working and representing us in all sectors of Branch, NSW and Australian surf life saving.

Caves Beach SLSC is widely respected for its excellence in governance and operations, on and off the beach. We have led the way in club administration, with our club being the first in the Hunter Branch and third club in NSW to obtain Silver Club status in the SLSNSW Quality Club Program.

The program recognises our continued best-practice leadership and compliance in club management, administration, financial management, lifesaving and patrols, training and education, surf sports, member services, facilities, and marketing and communications.

We will apply for Gold status for this coming 2014-2015 season. Our life saving activities have never faltered all season and we would, as a club, cease to exist if we lost the ability to patrol Caves Beach. “No lives lost” on Caves Beach SLSC while a Caves Beach SLSC patrol has been on duty is our proud record. Surely this is our finest achievement. Caves Beach SLSC members, supporters and sponsors can clearly claim to have been a part in this fine result.

This season we had 12 patrols and four long service patrols which equated to a combined patrolled total of 6,352.75 hours.

There are over 40 million scouts worldwide, in the world’s largest youth organisation, Cardiff Scouts is just one great group helping guide young people to be good citizens and leaders for the future. With the help from ClubGrants the Cardiff Scouts will have a new canoe trailer helping transport canoes for water activities and canoe hikes.

The Gift of movement Four-year-old Owen Barry of Aberglasslyn has a physical disability, but thanks to the generosity of individuals and organisations, his twin brother Ethan can hardly keep up with him. Born 14 weeks premature, Owen and Ethan defied the odds to survive but Owen was left with cerebral palsy which greatly affects his ability to move.

Established in the Hunter more than 80 years ago, Wheeling and Able helps local children get mobile by helping to purchase specialist mobility equipment.

As a not-for-profit organisation that does not receive any government funding, the support of individuals and organisations, is critical. Owen’s mum Jodie said that the support of Wheeling and Able has made a dramatic change to the twins everyday lives. “Owen can keep up with, and at times, even overtake his twin brother Ethan in his walker. Wheeling and Able have made it so easy. They

Harry's House Harry’s House is a retreat for families with children living with cancer or families grieving the loss of a child to cancer within the past two years. It is located at 22 Maitland St, Stockton. The family retreat has three-bedrooms, is self-contained with a well equipped kitchen, laundry and an outdoor BBQ area and accommodates one family at a time. Harry’s House was established by the Harry Meyn Foundation with the support of many corporations and individuals who donated materials, labour and financial assistance. Harry’s House is named in memory of Harry Meyn. Harry is the eldest son of David and Samantha Meyn of East Maitland. At the age of six, Harry was diagnosed with a brain tumour and sadly passed away seven months after diagnosis. Donations can be made via www. harryshouse.com.au. Harry Meyn Foundation is a registered charity with the ATO. Donations over $2 are tax deductible.

Catherine Hill Bay Surf Life Saving Club Our surf club’s history dates back to 1923 and formed initially as Wallarah Surf Club.

The Clubhouse is located high up on a small escarpment in the southern end of the beach adjacent to the coal loading rail and jetty that serviced this historical coal mining township. This allows the surf patrol to monitor the surf and swimming conditions and some protection from southerly winds and swells.

At 267 members, the Surf Club is voluntary nonprofit, and fields six surf patrols rotating the duty from September to end of April each Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays during the season. Each patrol member will donate approximately 75 hours to this community service and for some, additional time in training and management roles. With just two local residents in the Club, members are drawn mainly from neighbouring suburbs. The Club is unfunded and relies on its kiosk, sponsorship, grants, donations, and the members fees including the junior surf sports Nippers programme. A large assistance package is provided

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deal with children like Owen all the time and it’s their experience that made a huge difference,” Mrs Barry said.

“There’s no way we could have paid for the equipment ourselves,” she said.

Anglican Care is an innovative provider of quality services for seniors and is highly regarded in the community for the quality of care and services provided by its skilled and caring staff.

The aged care ministry of the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Anglican Care is a not-for-profit organisation operating throughout the Hunter, Central Coast and Manning regions. Anglican Care’s core business is to provide a range of services which include: residential care; community and home care; and retirement living. We are about to commence construction on a new residential aged care service at Toronto and have also recently applied for additional Home Care Packages. To find out more about Anglican Care’s services, phone 4958 0000 or go to www. anglicancare.com.au. Our next event open to the community will be a fete and open day at Anglican Care Scenic Lodge Merewether on September 13.

by Lake Macquarie Council. The program runs each year and provides surf skills and safety to children 6-14 years, with the older kids trained to become tomorrow’s surf lifesavers and join our patrols.

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he NSW Premier, Mike Baird, has assured Hunter voters that election funding laws will be reformed before the October by-elections in Newcastle and Charlestown.

Visiting Newcastle last week, Mr Baird apologised for the actions of disgraced Liberal MPs Andrew Cornwell and Tim Owen, saying he felt “angry, appalled” and “betrayed” by the revelations unearthed at the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) inquiry into prohibited political donations and that the NSW Liberal Party needed to get its house in order.

“We have let down the people of Newcastle and Charlestown, which is the reason we won’t be contesting the by-elections,” he said.

“We will do everything possible to rebuild trust between this community and the party and it will take time but we will do it. It can be fixed.”

Prior to the Premier’s visit last Tuesday, Newcastle Greens councillor Michael Osborne called on Mr Baird to change funding laws before the by-election, saying “the temptation for candidates to accept dodgy donations remains while the rules create an imperative for each candidate to raise over $150,000 in donations”.

“We need to reduce how much money each candidate can spend and increase the percentage of public funding,” he said.“The additional

NSW Premier, Mike Baird has promised to win back the trust of Hunter voters cost to tax payers will be small compared to the benefit of a fairer and cleaner electoral system.”

Mr Baird said the party had already undertaken a number of actions in order to reform the way funds are managed within the party, including appointing former NSW Premier, John Fahey to oversee the party’s fundraising and bringing in former Sydney Water boss, Kerry Schott, head up its electoral funding review.

He said more reforms would be announced before Newcastle and Charlestown voters head to the polls on Saturday, October 25. “The inquiry, ICAC, is continuing,” Mr Baird said.

“We’ve taken a range of actions to get our house in order but we must do more - we will do more.” Mr Baird e expected the party would be in a position to run candidates by the general election in March 2015.

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Full credit to NSW Premier, Mike Baird for showing his face in Newcastle and Charlestown apologising to anyone and everyone he met.

In reality, having the boss walking around shaking hands is probably not going to make a great deal of difference to how the voters in both electorates feel about the Liberal Party.

But at least there has been a visible acknowledgement that the public had been let down in a big way after finally being given a chance at the last election to show what they could do for Newcastle and Charlestown after many years of being defeated by Labor.

The thing I don’t agree with is the Liberals’ decision to not contest either of the by-elections to be held in October.

Of course, whoever they threw into the equation would have next to no chance of winning, but at least it would go some way to backing up Mr Baird’s pledge to regain the trust of the people of Newcastle and Charlestown.

Apparently the non-contesting is meant to be seen as “an act of atonement” to the electorate, but I think they are running the risk of the public thinking the Liberal Party has given up on this area and that if they can’t win the seats they won’t bother even trying.

However, Mr Baird said the party may well end up contesting the March state election.

By then, though, the likely by-election winners, Labor’s Tim Crakanthorp (Newcastle) and Jodie

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Harrison (Charlestown) will have had several months in the job in which they can build up their profiles and increase their popularity.

Their campaigns will simply have to focus on constantly reminding the electorate of what has transpired in recent times and push the line that the Liberal Party should not be trusted.

Had Liberal candidates been put up for the by-elections, it would have been interesting to see what the final figures would have been.

Just how angry are the voters in these areas?

Would the Liberal candidates have finished behind the Greens and some of the independents or is there still a decent level of core support for the party?

It would have given an idea of how much damage has been done to the Government and whether they are a chance of remaining in power come March.

Ms Harrison is quite popular as the Mayor of Lake Macquarie and she would have pulled back a fair bit of the 10.2 per cent margin that Andrew Cornwell built up in Charlestown at the last election in 2011 even if the ICAC dramas hadn’t surfaced. The Premier’s decision to make all Liberal MPs and candidates sign documents to ensure they understand and abide by laws regarding donations is a good move, but surely it should be common sense for them anyway.

Every cent that comes in over the next few months will have to be scrutinised.

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Public exhibition Lake Macquarie City Council’s Draft Strategy for Local Boating Launching Sites The launching of boats into Lake Macquarie takes place at formalised sites that provide purpose-built infrastructure to support boating activities (boat ramps) as well as at sites with little or no improvements (local boat launching sites).

Council has developed a draft strategy specific for the management of local boat launching sites due to the:

A NeW Space for the city business and law programs digital library services and information commons collaborative learning and research spaces facilities for engagement with industry, business and the community social learning spaces

An information session will be held at Newcastle City Hall on Saturday 30 August from 2-5pm To register your interest in attending the session, send us an email at newspace@newcastle.edu.au NeW Space is jointly funded by the Australian Government through the Education Investment Fund, the New South Wales State Government through the Hunter Infrastructure and Investment Fund, and the University of Newcastle.

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increasing impacts of dinghy storage on the lake’s foreshore; impact of boat launching activities on residential dwellings; and competing uses of foreshore reserves.

The draft Local Boat Launching Sites Strategy outlines a process and describes a range of options that can be considered by Council when addressing issues that may arise at individual local boat launching locations. The strategy does not cover formal boat ramps.

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online at www.lakemac.com.au in person at: Council’s Customer Service Centre, 126-138 Main Road, Speers Point; and all Lake Mac Libraries.

For more information or to make a submission by 19 September 2014, contact Council’s Customer Service Centre on 4921 0333, email council@lakemac.nsw.gov.au or write to Box 1906, HRMC 2310.

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It’s Cornwell vs Grugeon

Inquiry hears conflicting evidence given over gifting of Rex Newell painting

ormer Charlestown MP, Andrew Cornwell and his wife, Samantha Brookes returned to face the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) last week, defending their position that the now famous Rex Newell painting, Perrin’s Boat Shed - Tea Gardens had been a Christmas gift to Hunter property, Hilton Grugeon, despite mounting evidence suggesting the contrary.

Appearing before the Commission last Thursday, a nervous Mr Newell said Dr Cornwell’s father, Brien Cornwell, a longtime friend of the artist, had asked him to donate a painting to help finance Dr Cornwell’s 2011 election campaign.

“He said that his son was standing and he said, have you got a painting at home which you could give to us, I thought for a raffle or an auction or something like that,” he said.

“It was effectively donate a painting to raise some money for the campaign.”

Mr Newell said that within two days of giving his painting to Mr Cornwell, he heard the painting had sold for $10,000.

“I was a little puzzled,” Mr Newell said of the transaction.

Initial evidence from Dr Cornwell and his wife suggested that Ms Brookes had received the painting as a birthday present from her father-in-law in March 2010 and that after lying unwanted in their garage for a number of months, the piece was, by “dumb luck”, given as a Christmas present to Mr Grugeon who eventually bought the modest work from Ms Brookes for the inflated sum of $10,200.

According to the couple, the money was used to pay off a tax bill incurred by Dr Cornwell.

However, Mr Grugeon told the ICAC on August 14 that he “didn’t consider [the painting] a Christmas gift from anyone” and that he had purchased the painting as way of showing “mentorship” and “patronage” to Dr Cornwell during his campaign.

Despite this, Dr Cornwell and his wife appeared confident in their version of events last Thursday and even accused Mr Grugeon of lying to the Commission.

Dr Cornwell rubbished Mr Grugeon’s story as “completely untrue”.

“I think he’s trying to deflect blame towards me,” he said.

“He was the instigator and I was effectively the one who was foolish enough to fall for it.”

He also offered an alternate view of

the evidence given by Mr Newell that Mr Cornwell had asked him to donate a painting to a raffle, which ran from June to November 2010.

“I think what has happened, Commissioner, is that my father’s been working in a silo,” Dr Cornwell said. “[He] has spoken to Mr Newell about that but in the meantime… I had already organised the $2,000 Harvey World Travel voucher as the raffle prize and therefore the painting was no longer required as a fundraiser.”

Ms Brookes also appeared to back away from her initial testimony that she had received the painting as a birthday present when called to give evidence on last Thursday.

“You’d recall in our private hearing that I had initially said to you that I didn’t recall exactly when in 2010 that the artwork was given to me and that it was likely that it may have been my birthday, but it could have been any time throughout 2010 that the painting was given to me,” she said.

Junior counsel assisting ICAC, Greg O’Mahoney put it to Ms Brookes that she had given false evidence to the inquiry.

“Out of fairness to you I want to put it to you that you are covering previous lies with more lies,” he said.

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The ICAC inquiry into illegal political donations is continuing this week with Port Stephens MP, Craig Baumann scheduled to appear on Thursday before Swansea MP, Garry Edwards gives evidence on Friday.

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motion continues to run high over the State Government’s decision to privatise disability group homes.

Staff from a group home at Mount Hutton last week held a protest rally near the facility to highlight the concerns of staff, residents and their families.

Karen O’Neill, whose son lives in a group home in the Hunter region, told the Post residents were being forced out of their homes against their will. “There are a large number of residents in this particular facility and they are being forced to move out because the government is closing them down and they’ve had no choice in the matter at all,” Ms O’Neill said. “They are all upset. My son has lived there for years and he is happy.

“I’ve asked him if he would like me to find him somewhere else to live, but he says he’s happy where he is. A few weeks ago they were told they had to be shut down by the end of August.”

The rally was supported by the Public Service Association with organiser, Ron Hunter also expressing his frustration.

“The Government are walking away from their responsibilities,” Mr Hunter

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ommuters came to Newcastle from as far away as Scone, Stroud, Muswellbrook, Sydney and even Perth last Wednesday to rally against the State Government’s plan to close the heavy rail line into the city in December.

Dozens of supporters brandishing placards attended the rally, organised by public transport lobbyists Save Our Rail and EcoTransit Sydney, held in the wake of revelations about illegal electoral donations from property developers at the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC).

EcoTransit Sydney co-convenor, Gavin Gatenby said in light of the ICAC inquiry, the Baird Government no longer had a mandate to truncate the line.

“What’s coming out of ICAC is that any mandate to truncate Newcastle’s rail line that the Baird Government might have claimed was based on electoral fraud,” he said in a statement.

“If that mandate ever existed it has now evaporated.

“The $460 million should be put towards a long overdue upgrade to the main northern line with the aim of cutting

Sydney-Newcastle journey time to under two hours.

“That would be a huge boost to Newcastle’s economy and a boon for Central Coast commuters.”

Visiting Newcastle last week, NSW Premier Mike Baird said voters should have no concerns over the probity of the rail project.

“There’s been comprehensive consultation and consultation decisions across transport, planning and ultimately Cabinet,” he said.

“We’re very confident in those decisions.”

Despite this, Save Our Rail president, Joan Dawson said she was convinced the Government wanted to throw the rail corridor open to developers.

“Once the rail line is closed the building height issue has got a way out of the gate and is running down the street,” she told the Post.

“Once that line is closed they’ll be able to flog off the land and the buildings will be higher than anything they can build anywhere else in Newcastle because it’s not destabilised by old mining workings.”

Planning Minister, Pru Goward has said previously that any future development along the rail corridor would be smallscale boutique retailers or cafes.

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Change underway at Nobbys Nobbys headland is already an icon of Newcastle but it could soon rival national tourism landmarks like the Sydney Opera House, with plans afoot for a low-key tourist development on the site.

A six-month-long renovation of the three cottages on the headland, undertaken by Work for the Dole participants and offenders on courtordered community services and intensive correction orders, wound up last week and concept plans have already been formulated through CBD business group, Newcastle Now, for a café, short-term accommodation and function facilities on the site.

Jon Webber, director of Webber Architects, said the aim was to create a development that was inclusive and accessible for all members of the community and sensitive to the historic nature headland. “We wanted the community to have full access and to be able to circumnavigate the entire site, just like visitors can do at the Sydney Opera House.” Viewing platforms feature heavily in the plan, allowing visitors to take in the beach, harbour and city from all sides of site. A small museum, workout zone and children’s play area also feature.

Project manager, Kris Leck said more funds were required to realise the plan but he was hopeful pending consultation and approval, work could commence within 12 months.

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tudents from the University of Newcastle maintained their rage against the Federal Government last week, taking to the streets in protest of the planned changes to the tertiary education sector.

A group of around one hundred university and high school students braved the wind and rain on Wednesday afternoon to send a message to Education Minister, Christopher Pyne that they would not accept higher tuition fees and planned funding cuts outlined in the Federal Budget. Hunter School of the Performing Arts Year 12 student, Marianella O’Brien was concerned about how much she would have to pay for her tertiary education under the proposed changes.

“I understand that today’s politicians enjoyed a free university education, why can’t my generation do that as well,” she asked. “People who are in their late teens, people who are just leaving high school should not need to take out a mortgage just to get to go to uni.”

Incoming president of the National Tertiary Education Union’s Newcastle branch, Tom Griffiths slammed the 20 per cent cut to higher education funding

High school students brave the bad weather to protest against the Abbott Government’s planned changes to tertiary education as “outrageous” and said he was particularly concerned by the Government’s plan to raise the interest rate on HECS debts. “It will discourage many from even undertaking a university education, especially, of course, the poorest in our communities and will result in many graduates being saddled with huge debts before they even begin to get a job,” he said. Greens Member of the NSW Legisla-

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The $95 million 10-storey development, to be built on the corner of Auckland and Hunter Streets in the CBD, will accom-

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Sydney man charged with indecently assaulting a 14-year-old girl on a train A man will face court next month after he allegedly indecently assaulted a teenage girl on a train near Newcastle last week.

About 12pm on Friday, August 22, a 43-year-old man initiated a conversation with a 14-year-old girl after boarding a train from Strathfield heading to Newcastle. Police will allege the man bought the girl alcohol, before showing her images on his mobile phone and speaking to her. He then allegedly indecently assaulted the girl.

The teenager reported the incident to CountryLink staff, who contacted police. The man was arrested by Police Transport Command officers at Broadmeadow Station. He was taken to Newcastle Police Station and charged with indecent assault and supplying alcohol to a minor. The man, from Strathfield, was granted conditional bail to appear at Newcastle Local Court on Thursday, September 18.

Man wanted over service station robbery Just before midnight on Sunday, August 24, a man entered a service station on Parry Street, Newcastle armed with a knife.

The man approached the attendant and demanded money, before taking cash from the register. He fled the scene on foot and was last seen running along Denison Street.

Police were alerted and officers from Newcastle Local Area Command attended and conducted a search of the area but were unable to locate the man. An investigation into the incident is underway and police are appealing for public assistance to locate the man involved. He’s described as being aged in his early 20s, about 183cm tall, with medium build and dark curly hair.

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As the final step in the move to digital-only TV, some of your channels will soon change frequencies.

On or after 10 September 2014 most TV viewers in Newcastle and surrounds will need to retune their digital TV, set-top box or digital TV recorder to keep watching their favourite shows.

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A New Zealand national has been charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm following an incident at a hotel on Beaumont Street in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Emergency services were called to the hotel just before 2:30am on Sunday and found a man unconscious. Police were told the 29-year-old was punched in the face by another man in an allegedly unprovoked attack, while standing at the bar. The injured man was taken to John Hunter Hospital where he was treated for facial injuries.

Following inquiries, a 19-year-old man was arrested at a home on Bridge Street at about 10:45pm on Sunday night and later charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

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A man has been charged after allegedly breaking into a store on Darby Street, Cooks Hill and assaulting police on Sunday.

About 4.15am, the owner of a cooking supply store on Darby Street was alerted by a security company that the store’s alarm had been activated. The 48-year-old woman attended the store and contacted police when she found a man inside. Officers from Newcastle City Local Area Command attended and confronted the man, who was allegedly stealing items from the store. It’s alleged the intruder threw a knife at the officers, which narrowly missed them. He then allegedly struck a male officer to the throat, causing him to fall to the ground.

The man was arrested and taken to Newcastle Police Station.

The officers suffered minor injuries but did not require treatment.

During a search of the 38-year-old man, police located and seized credit cards that were allegedly stolen during a break-in at a home on Fenton Street, Cooks Hill, earlier in the night. He was charged with the following offences: assault police officer in execution of duty; resist officer in execution of duty; use offensive weapon to prevent lawful detention; break and enter; destroy or damage property; and receive/dispose of stolen property.

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Throughout the year, you may have heard me mention the 2014 Lake Macquarie International Children’s Games and the positive benefits this event will bring to the City.

In 2008, Lake Macquarie became the first Australian City to participate in the International Children’s Games and in 2010 Council won the bid to host the 48th Summer International Children’s Games.

Now, nearly four years later, Council is celebrating 100-days to go until the world comes down under for the first International Children’s Games to be hosted in the Southern Hemisphere.

To celebrate this milestone, Council is hosting a School Torch Relay that will see students from 26 schools across the city run from Warners Bay Lions Park to Speers Point Park. To mark the end of the relay, Speers Point Park will come to life with fun and entertainment featuring the incredibly talented song competition winner, Mia Sifflet performing the Games theme song, Never Give Up. A tremendous amount of hard work has gone into the preparations for the Games and without the help of the volunteers, committee members and our sponsors this event would not be possible.

I hope you share in the excitement that I have for this event and I encourage you to come along to celebrate the 100-day mark at Speers Point Park on Thursday. To stay up to date with all of the latest news and events, like the Lake Macquarie International Children’s Games on Facebook or follow the event on Twitter.

Renew general manager moves on General manager of Renew Newcastle, Marni Jackson has announced that she is leaving the urban revitalisation company in order to take up a role as cultural projects manager with the City of Sydney.

Ms Jackson, who has been with Renew Newcastle since its inception, said she was pleased to have played a role in Renew’s national growth. “Growing the organisation to its position today and seeing the palpable

difference this program has made to the culture and life of the city are my proudest achievements,� she said. “Renew Newcastle has been a breakthrough and inspirational program.�

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Diversity the key to building your nest egg Often grandparents are not only looking for ways to help their grandchildren build a small nest egg for the future, but also see it as an introduction to the merits of investing for the long term.

Creating an investment portfolio for your grandchildren is for the long term, so grandparents can usually afford to take more risk than they would normally with their own money.

It is important to diversify your holdings to avoid placing your “eggs’’ in one basket.

In my experience, grandparents typically deposit funds each month into an account to help with their cash flow.

The side-effect of this is smoothing the fluctuations of the investment markets.

When acquiring an investment on behalf of minors there are a number of options, depending on the ownership or control you wish to have in place, which can have different tax consequences for you and the child, and may have implications to your age pension entitlements.

Typically the investment is held in three ways: 1. In the child’s name 2. In grandparent’s name 3. In trust on behalf of the child by the grandparent Depending on your investment timeframe, there are a plethora of investment options available to you.

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I consulted with a lady recently who had type 2 diabetes. She was having a lot of trouble getting her blood sugar levels (BSLs) stable. Some days her BSL would fluctuate significantly (one day she was 4.5 (mmol/L) before breakfast, then 8.3 before lunch, then 12.0 before dinner). The next day, her BSLs were much better and stable (5.0 before breakfast, 6.3 before lunch, then 4.9 before dinner).

She didn’t do anything different on the two days, she ate the same food and did the same exercise. Her medication was an insulin injection of the same dose each morning. She could therefore not understand why her BSLs were so different from one day to the next. The reason for her unstable BSLs ended up being about where she did her insulin injections. If a person with diabetes does their insulin injection in the same place over and over, the insulin causes a build-up of extra fat under the skin at that site (called ‘Lipohypertrophy’). That results in what is commonly referred to as a ‘lump’. Once a lump is present, any insulin that is injected into that site may not be absorbed properly. That causes the insulin to work slower or not as much as usual. Therefore, the person’s BSL will be higher than usual for the hours following that injection. The lady that I consulted with was injecting into lumps some mornings (the days her BSLs were high) but not others (the days her BSLs were within the healthy range). Therefore, it is important that people with diabetes rotate their injection sites regularly to avoid getting lumps.

We don’t often think about malnutrition in Australia, especially with so much discussion around obesity. However, there is a group of people who are at risk of undernutrition and that is the elderly.

Studies claim that between 10-44% of elderly Australians are at risk. The consequences of undernutrition for the elderly can be very serious. Undernutrition results not only in weight loss but also loss of muscle mass, so that an elderly person becomes more frail, has more limited mobility and becomes prone to falls and fractures. It can also impact on the health of their immune system, making them more susceptible to recurrent infections and making it harder for the body to heal and recover from illness.

One of the main reasons for undernutrition in the elderly is social isolation and loneliness. If you live alone, it can take quite some effort to prepare a nutritious meal if there is no one to share it with.

Other causes include depression, poor dental health, long-term pain or illness and sometimes the effects of medication can make you feel like not eating. Aging is associated with being less likely to want to eat or a feeling of being full after only a small amount of food. The loss of sense of taste and smell that sometimes happens as we get older also reduces the appeal of eating.

It is not always possible to identify undernutrition from appearance, but prevention and early intervention is vital, because the effects of weight loss and undernutrition are hard to reverse.

DR TONY ISAAC MBBS RACGP Kotara Family Practice admin@ kotarafamily practice.com.au www.kotarafamilypractice.com.au 4956 0888

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In an ever increasing digital world do you feel like you are swimming in a sea of unknown? How do you connect with your customers, let alone through the global online world? How can you market your presence so that you can make an impression and grow your business? How can you manage to have an online presence without feeling like the time spent maintaining that online presence doesn’t take over your life?

Google + was launched in 2013 bringing the largest social network to everyday users. Launched to maximise all the facets of social media, it lets you hang out with like-minded businesses, create communities in areas of interest, upload YouTube images to share with others, access to the reputable Google search engine to find your needs or answer your questions, communicate and share documents via Gmail and find your desired destination.

Given that time is the poorest commodity available to those who run a business, how do you maximise the use of tools that are out there that help you to promote your brand. Google + is a free resource that helps you to do just that. It helps you build new relationships, lets you find and share information; you can take your brand closer to your followers and prospective customers.

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It is a sad fact that one in six Australians is hearing impaired or has a chronic ear disorder. To make matters worse, some experts believe the volume many of us use when listening to music or broadcasts through our headphones may be further exacerbating the problem. Those who have normal hearing often do not appreciate that a loss of hearing results in a basic change in an individual’s ability to communicate.

There are many causes of hearing impairment and the sad truth is a good number are avoidable. Research by the National Acoustic Laboratories found that up to 25 per cent of users of various portable music devices will suffer hearing problems, primarily as a result of the volume of the music.

We know that consistent exposure to loud music is the most common cause of hearing loss. But the problem is that we often don’t know the deafness is creeping up on us because it may not become apparent for some years, and therefore treatment is often initiated far too late. “Noise destroys - turn down the volume” is the message to come from the Australian Tinnitus Association. Tinnitus is the ringing or tinkling in the ears, but the constant annoying sound that many sufferers live with 24 hours a day takes can also be a hissing or whistling sound.

The Ear Problems Fact Card - available from pharmacies providing the Pharmaceutical Society’s Self Care health information - will help with hints on how to reduce the risk of ear problems and treat those problems effectively when they do occur.

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Quality journalism is in trouble in Australia. While weekly newspapers like The Post continue to provide great local news, larger newspapers are suffering from declining sales and tighter budgets. Across the nation newspapers are being downsized, with content outsourced and journalists pushed to the extreme.

So imagine the shock when independent news source Crikey revealed that The Australian, the country’s only daily national broadsheet newspaper, has been making an annual net loss of more than $30 million! Despite being widely regarded as one of the most business focused pro-privatisation media outlets in the country, it is debatable whether The Australian itself has ever returned a profit.

Coupled with constant opinion (and as Media Watch recounts, editorial) comment on working conditions and wages, most recently including avocation for the removal of weekend penalty rates for workers, The Australian itself fails to meet its own ideology. Crikey reports that, on average an employee of The Australian earns $178 thousand per year, much higher than most other journalists and over triple what someone in hospitality could earn. The Australian holds a unique position within the national media landscape with the ability to dictate the news cycle, telling stories that will later be picked up by other print, television, radio and social media outlets. I find it shocking that The Australian’s News Corporation owners are comfortable injecting millions of dollars into the dying paper in order to keep their political opinions in the press. This result is distortion of democracy.

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•TV/VCR Tunings •Insurance Work •Satellite Equipment •Digital Boxes •Boosters

They possess the insight, experience and

• Marriage & Defacto disputes • Property Settlements • Divorce • Attendance at Court • Parenting Agreements • Consent Orders • Out of Court Settlements

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•Digital Antennas •Home Theatre Leads •Connections •Coax Cables

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HI-Q AERIALS

towards client‘s specific needs.

FAMILY AND CHILDRENS LAWYERS

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• Foxtel, Phone, TV, Internet Points • Satellite TV • TV, DVD, HDD, Tune-Ins/Setups • Home Theatre & Surround Sound Installs

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Lic 231270c

BUSINESS OF THE WEEK

AMCM ELECTRICAL

Concrete Wazza

• Lights • Power Points • Ceiling Fans • Smoke Alarms • Safety Switches • Testing & Fault Finding • Rewiring & Installs • Electrical Hot Water Repairs • Small Appliance Repairs - Ovens/Cookers, Hot Plates & Rangehoods

• Domestic & Commercial • Repairs & Installation • New Homes & Extensions • Alarms Data CCTV • Airconditioning • No job too small YOUR ONE STOP ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR

BRAD DWYER

Phone/Fax: (02) 4958 7349 ST Mobile: 0412 382 017 RA IG NG Lic. L11123 H RI TL

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• Steel • Pool • Colorbond® • Gates • Paling • Picket • Feature Fencing JIMFSTH1

Metal Roofing Leafguard Products Rainwater Tanks Roof Restoration Reliable Service & Competitive Prices

4388 9007

www.abcseamless.com.au

Gutter Goblins

GUTTER CLEANING

CARDIFF GUTTERING SPECIALIST

JUS DIGGIN

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Lic L10548

• Repairs or renewal • Leaf & Bird Proofing • Gutter Cleaning • Stormwater drainage WW8178

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GUTTERING

• Roof replacements • Leak repairs • No job too small • Free quotes - pensioner rates

WW8185

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ROOFS, DRIVEWAYS & WINDOWS

EXCAVATIONS & EARTHMOVING

Call Terry 4954 0309 m.0414 540 309

WW8191

• Painting • Renovations • Maintenance

Phone Stuart on: WINTER SPECIAL August only Gutter Vacuum & Down Pipe Clean only $220 Single storey or $280 Double storey

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0409 926 797

For your convenience

Make your gutters our problem and never worry again.

GUTTER GUARD HIGH PRESSURE CLEANING

0419 580 344

HANDYMAN

GUTTERING

GUTTER CLEANING

www.newcastleelectricianservices.com.au

HANDYMAN SERVICES

We accept!

VACUUM SYSTEM We clean all gutters with our new vacuum machine technology using trained WH&S and certificated working at heights crew, we also have professional installers of Gutter guard, we promise to beat any written quote by 20%!

SPECIALISTS IN...

• ROOF LEAK REPAIRS AND • RIDGE CAPPING REPLACEMENT • HIGH PRESSURE CLEANING • MOULD REMEDIATION • GUTTER VACUUM CLEANING

PENSIONERS DISCOUNTS & ALL INSURANCES IN PLACE FOR YOUR PEACE OF MIND. WE WILL BEAT ANY PRICE!

KITCHENS

THE KITCHEN DOCTOR

Ph/Fax 4982 9449 • Mob: 0412 400 634

FREE QUOTES Call Carlo 0435 730 143 Email carlob@guttergoblins.com

www.guttergoblins.com.au

• Kitchen face lifts • New kitchens • Wall/Entertainment Units •Free Quotes • 15 years experience • Darren Anderson (Qualified Cabinet Maker)

Save $$$ by renovating your existing kitchen

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For a Free Quote

GUTTER DISCOUNTERS

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Lic No. 35681S

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LTD.

• GUTTERING • FASCIAS • DOWN PIPES • METAL ROOFING • LEAF GUARD • VALLEY IRONS • FREE ADVICE • FREE QUOTES • BIRD PROOFING • PROMPT SERVICE • 6 DAYS A WEEK “Newcastle born & bred with 25 years experience”

ABC SEAMLESS

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Lic 264367C

0407 926 004

PTY.

All Types of Gutters Installed Factory Direct • Comprehensive Warranties

Lic 231433c

PH. JUSTIN 0438408801

Ph: 4948 6611

Lic 103194C

Specialising in: 3 Colorbond, timber fencing & gates 3 Pool fencing 3 Fully insured 3 All work guaranteed 3 Free quotes

No job too small... We do it all

NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL • FREE QUOTES

For an obligation free measure and quote

GUTTERING

ALL STYLE FENCING

Need an Electrician?

Specialising in tight fit excavations

Available in 25 colours in most profiles Daily delivery throughout Newcastle Central Coast and surrounding areas

WW8183

Lic. No. 94958C Email: bellamy_electrical@hotmail.com ABN 26 839 303 479 WW8175

Lights & Ceiling Fans Phone, TV & Power Points Switchboard Upgrades Stoves, Ovens & Cook tops Range hood InstallaƟons Alarms & Safety Switches RenovaƟons & Rewires

• Half Round • Roundline • Steel Fascia • Fascia Cover

Lic No. 183840c

FENCING & GATES

Mob: 0414 453 219

• Nu-Line • Mini-Line • Square-Line • Quad

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FREE QUOTES

Lic No 173676C

GREAT AIRCON LE SPECIALS AVAILAB

Manufacturers & Suppliers Quality Rainwater Products

Phone Wazza 0409 997 857

CRAIG BELLAMY ELECTRICAL

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0449 634 794

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PENSIONER DISCOUNTS

ACE GUTTERS

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Domestic - Commercial - Civil No jobs to big or small Over 20 years experience Pensioner discount

NO ELECTRICAL JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL

CONTACT MARTY ON

GUTTERING Lic 196372C

Lic 234141c

ELECTRICAL

ELECTRICAL

FAST electrician local a NEED Call the general NOW for all electrical jobs!

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Lic No. 247138C

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BUSINESS OF THE WEEK

Lawns mowed or mulched, lawn edges cut, fully insured, free quotes

FROM

$25* WW9801

* Or $20 per hour for pensioners

No depot to depot charge for move in Newcastle areas

4957 7695

PAINTERS & DECORATORS

Eric’s Painting Service FREE ES QUOT

Phone Eric

0401 295 071

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PAINTERS & DECORATORS

PENSIO DISCOU NER NTS

WW8197

PIER REPLACEMENT

PAINTING CONTRACTOR

RE-LEVELING

Lic No. 22589C

0422 341 858 4942 7140

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Domestic, Commercial, Industrial All types of spray painting Wallpaper Hanging 7 Years Guarantee painters@mhambier.com.au

FREE QUOTES! • Re-paints & new work Call Dave • Dulux Premium paints • Reasonable prices 0406 473 572 • Industrial - commercial - domestic

www.instylepainting.com.au

WW8199

For the cheapest and most comprehensive pest control treatment on the market.

Specialising in Termite & Pre-purchase inspections, General Pest Treatments, Termite Treatments & Baiting Systems, Pre & Post Construction Termite Treatments

PAINTER INTERIOR / EXTERIOR

PHONE - DALLAS FRE QUOTEE 4963 3620 OR S 0414 287 867 LIC-R94323

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EXCELLENT WORK GUARANTEED

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PC REG: 3255

Phone Mick 0419 977 039

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Lic 251316c

NOVA PEST MANAGEMENT

PLASTERING

$165 - 3/4brm average size house • Flea Treatment End of lease $145 • German Cockroach Treatment $110 (for mild infestation only)

Gypco Interiors

Ph: 0412 075 158

REMOVALIST

No depot to depot charge for move in Newcastle areas

Qualified in all aspects of

GAZBUG PEST SERVICES Ph 4975 5533

0432 692 520

Lic 180258C

Satisfaction guaranteed!

GYPROCK AND PLASTERING

– NO JOB TOO SMALL – Patch-up specialists.

Quality finish using quality products.

Reliable, trustworthy. Servicing all areas.

Call anytime for a friendly, FREE quote.

• 20% senior discount • Leaking showers • Rising damp • Epoxy flooring • UV stable coatings • Roof repairs

STAPLES TRANSPORT

MG PLASTERING

PEST CONTROL

ADVERTISING WORKS

WATERPROOFING AND

PLASTERING

Lic R98381

Licence No. 222296c

DANNY’S

WW8367

Call Mark on 0418 491 428 “we show up” Same day quotes 7 year guarantee

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

• New work • Real Estate/Strata • Special owner builder rates • Bathroom rectification work • Brick sealing - clear coat • Negative pressure - waterproofing

RE-PIERING

MJ HAMBIER

0418 686 472 - 4942 1306

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

PIER REPLACEMENTS

Lic 47982C

• Interior & Exterior • Plaster Repairs • Feature Walls • All work guaranteed

Lic. 137066c

• Plumber • Gasfitter • Gutters • Blocked Sewers Pensioner Discounts, 30 Yrs Exp All areas:

All areas! Call Ross 4957

A brilliant plasterboard service by Gypco.

Specialising in small, large and insurance jobs.

• Quality Bluescope Steel • Leaf Protection • Professional Service • Custom Folded Flashings PHONE BRICE, MANDY OR SAM AH: FAX:

4959 8566 4027 5673

oziwiroofing@gmail.com

Paul Gauci 0412 962 519

7695

ROOFING

WW8206

Ph 4942 4231 or 0427 907 997

Dave Knights Plumbing Service WW8207

ROSS’S LAWNMOWING

Phone Terry Slupik - All areas 4954 0309 • 0414 540 309

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0409 499 783

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Ph:

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STAPLES TRANSPORT

• Lawn mowing • Pruning • Gardening • House wash downs

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PTY LTD

Big or small, we do it all!

Lic. L3569

propertyservices

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PLUMBING

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Lic No: 261305C

www.oziwi.com.au

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Full domestic and commercial plumbing, drainage and gas fitting including: Blocked drains $99 no more to pay* (we unblock it or it’s free) Hot water, electric, gas & solar Leaking pipes, taps and toilets Leaking roofs & gutters

SAVE 10%

If you mention this ad*

SAVE 20%

for all pensioners

*up to $100

Lic# 247138c

PLUMBING

*Terms and conditions apply.

Renovations All the latest cost-saving equipment & technologies Same-day service or it’s free (why wait?)* Up-front, fixed pricing (no surprises)* Lifetime labour warranty (all work guaranteed) Fully qualified tradesman Interest-free payment plans* We will beat an genuine written quote*

Call the General 1300 557 725 www.generaltrades.com.au

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BUSINESS OF THE WEEK

For more than 80 years the Carver name has stood for quality workmanship, courtesy and integrity. They have a proven track record that’s second to none.

So when it’s time to paint, it’s time to think Bel-Air Painting.

Six great reasons to use Bel-Air Painting Services:

1. Our free written quotes are valid for 6 months 2. All our commercial work is fully guaranteed 3. You are covered by warranty insurance on all domestic work 4. Only the best premium products used on your home or property 5. We are proud members of the Master Painters Association 6. We will make an appointment time to suit your needs

RUBBISH REMOVAL

•All removed •Prompt Reliable Service •7 Day Service

FREE QUOTES!

0412 510 111 or 4955 2416 WW8222

0407 794 769

ADVERTISING WORKS

FULLY INSURED • FREE QUOTES Email: customlineroof@gmail.com

A.B.N. 82 162 153 639

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FOR ALL ROOFING AND GUTTERING NEEDS

CALL RICK 0409 225 188 Right as Rain Roofing • All roof repairs & renewal

• No job too big or small • Quality tradesman

Service guaranteed Ph Shane 4959 6091 Mob 0410 564 044

GROW YOUR BUSINESS

www.newcastlerubbish.com.au

SD & L RUBBISH REMOVAL

RICKS GUTTERING & ROOFING PTY. LTD. • OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE • RENEWALS AND REPAIRS • REMOVAL OF OLD MATERIALS • ALL COLORBOND ROOFING REQUIREMENTS • FIRST CLASS WORKMANSHIP

All types, all area’s Caged trailer and truck available Mattress Removal too!

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To advertise your trade or service here call Gary Scott on 4032 8151!

YOU CAN’T AFFORD NOT TO!

ALL RUBBISH REMOVED

Ad placed at advertisers request

• DEMOLITIONS • YARD CLEARING • EXCAVATIONS

0418685761 49582756

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ADVERTISING WORKS For your convenience We accept!

ROOFING

PENSIONER DISCOUNT FREE INSPECTION

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RUBBISH REMOVAL •All areas •All kinds of rubbish

SEWING MACHINE REPAIRS PATRICK’S SEWING MACHINE REPAIRS • Repairs to all makes and models • Repairs to all overlockers • Pick-up and deliver • In home service • Over 30 years experience

Ph: 0411 275 032

WW8301

TILING

Wall & Floor Tiling Bathroom renovations Decks & living areas No job too small Call Rob 0425 394 541

ROOF REPAIRS/RESTORATION COLORBOND ROOFS • WHIRLY BIRDS LEAF SCREEN (for gutters)

PHONE JOHN 0412 273 367

Lic 177898c

Specialising in Domestic and Commercial • Metal Roofing • Guttering • Downpipes • Wall Cladding

RUBBISH REMOVAL

WW8223

0427 877 147

RUBBISH REMOVAL

WW8297

Lic 231270c

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Brock Kenny

Don’t just get the job done, get it done right!

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MASTER PAINTERS ASSOCIATION MEMBER

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0477 464 447 Lic No. 252546C

www.belair-painting.com.au

we do all scrap! APPLIANCES - CARS - CAR PARTS - CLEAN UPS - MACHINERY, PARTS, CLEAN-UPS - we do all scrap!

Gold Lic 436C

SCRAP METAL

ONSITE CERTIFIED WEIGHBRIDGE!

(for your gutters)

I N G SE R VIC E S

4965 8888 0418 496 970

ROACHY’S

PA I N T

Phone John Carver on: n:

NO WEIGHT LIMIT! NO LOAD TOO BIG! NO TOO SMALL! ALL-FERROUS & NON FERROUS METALS

BEL-AIR

YOU CAN’T AFFORD NOT TO!

Friendly service, fully concreted yard!

PICK UPS AVAILABLE Recycle today & Save tomorrow

• Leak Detection • Roof Repairs • Roof Painting • Roof Cleaning • Guttering • Metal Roofing • Leaf Screening

SKIP BINS NOW AVAILABLE

GREEN LIVING KING PTY. LTD

• Domestic or Commercial Painting and Decorating Projects • Anti-Graffiti Coatings • Roof Re-Finishing • Texture Coating • Fire Retardant Systems • High Pressure Water Cleaning

0423 779 100

ROOFING

Lic no 112440c

To advertise your trade or service here call Gary Scott on 4032 8151!

Is it time to paint?

We accept!

59 PACIFIC HWY BENNETTS GREEN

For your convenience

BUSINESS OF THE WEEK

TILING

TILING

“we show up” Same day quotes 7 year guarantee

Wall & Floor, Bathroom Renovations, Kitchen Make-Overs, Patios, Large Floor Areas.

•ALL WORK GUARANTEED •7 DAYS •NO JOB TOO SMALL •FREE QUOTES

Ph Scott: 0402 225 341

• • • •

TREE SERVICES

BJ’s TREE SERVICE Ph 4950 1573 Mob 0414 300 305

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PENSIONER DISCOUNT FULLY INSURED FREE QUOTES!

DISCOUNT Tree Trimming - Tree Removal Free quotes all areas Phone Shelley 4984 6996 Mob 0419 289 223

BTS TREE, PALMS & STUMP SERVICE • Free quotes • Pensioner discounts • Fully insured • All tree work & pruning • Arborist • Prompt reliable service 30 years’ experience No job too small or large

Mobile: 0408 681 866 Phone/fax Ian: 4948 6551 benny57@bigpond.net.au

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CROWN TREE SERVICES We’ll g oo a limb ut on 4U

Call Dave 0406 473 572 www.instylepainting.com.au Licence No 222296c

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• Small, medium & large jobs • Prompt service • Full insured “We’re cheaper because we enjoy it”

• Stump grinding & wood chipping • Full tree removal & block clearing • Crown reduction & shaping FREE QUOTES & 24 HR SERVICE

FREE Re-paints & new work QUOTE Dulux premium paints S! Reasonable prices Industrial - commercial - Domestic

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For your convenience

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Lic No. 177893C

TREE SERVICES

To advertise your trade or service

We accept!

here call Gary Scott on 4032 8151!

Ph Tony 0412 769 957 Carrington

Normally $110 Don’t miss out!

August only!

FOR AWESOME AUGUST ONLY $55 (new advertisers only)

Minimum 12 weeks

Ad size: 6.3cm (w) x 5cm (h)

PLASTERING • Quality workmanship • Fully insured • Renovation work • Water damage & patchwork

No job too small

• Fancy cornice specialist • Prompt reliable service • Pensioner discounts • All aspect of plastering

PHONE JOHN 0412 273 367

Lic 231270c

To advertise your business or trade call Gary 4032 8151

• Clean up when job is complete • Free quotes

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CARRIERS & REMOVALS AT www.hgwsremovals.net Ph: 4929 6763. Newcastle.

5 ton truck. Polite, fit & experienced. Satisfaction guaranteed Staples transport refer to Trades & Services.

Ph: 49 577695.

COMPUTERS & ACCESSORIES NEW, E REPAIRS, TUTORING Your home or mine! From $25 per hr. Ph: 0419 684 584. 20 yrs experience.

COURSES KNITTING & CROCHET K classes Ph: 4957 5501

EDUCATION & TRAINING ABSOLUTELY EXCELLENT RESUMES 25yrs experience.Resumes, Letters and all Application Criteria.

Marilynne: 0438 154 882 mpv@mpvas.com

HEALTH BEAUTY & FITNESS

POSITIONS VACA V NT

Joint Pain, Swelling?

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Persistent arthritic and joint pain needs a coordinated approach & plan to treat the now pain as well as the ongoing management. Talk to our pharmacists today about a plan for you!

Terry White Chemists, Hamilton

Tel: 4961 1269

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MARKETS

2014 maitland markets

We are seeking motivated and energetic individuals interested in supporting people with disabilities to assist them with the opportunities that come with gaining independence.

As a casual employee at Samaritans you can work across multiple locations – some of the locations we currently have vacancies at include; - Morisset - Newcastle - Lake Macquarie - Central Coast

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Although we do not require applicants hold specific qualifications a drivers license and a valid NSW first aid certificate are required. Prior to appointment applicants must also pass a pre-employment medical and also a criminal record check.

Due to the nature of our services applicants must be able to work a 24 hour/7 day shift work roster as many the people we support require us to be on site overnight, on weekends and at varying times of the day.

Short, 2-hour shifts are also sometimes requested by the people who we support.

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CLEANING DOMESTIC Regular and One off cleans.

All areas. AMANDA BRITE DOMESTICS Ph: 0411 440 596

LAWN MOWING Clean up garages.Pensioner Discounts. Ph 4971 6172 or 0412 663 339.

GUTTER CLEANING Leaf and bird proofing Small repairs, Free Quotes Phone TTerry 4954 0309 L10548 HANDYM D AN PAI P NTER, interior, exterior. Wallpaper removal. Need work.

Prompt Service.

Ph: Mick - 0408 298 994.

MOBILE WELDING & REPAIRS No job too small!

Ph: 4975 1892

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4 1/2 hr course held weekly nswboatlicence.com PH:0434 803 687 7 days

COXSWAIN

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coxswaintraining.com.au

Ph 0434 803 687

POSITIONS VACA V NT

Want to become an integral part of a dynamic team?

FINANCE

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Pensioners Welcome

As a publisher of market leading local newspapers and specialist publications, we continue to grow and increase our share of the local advertising market in the areas in which we operate.

Due to some exciting changes in our business, we’re looking to add an experienced sales rep to our team. With a mix of business development and account management, this will be a broad and varied role. This may well develop into a leadership role for the right person.

Newcastle 4954 2048 Lake Macq 4954 2058 The Post Maitland 4934 8010 Australian Credit Licence No. 390398

The main responsibilities in these roles will be...

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PEST CONTROL CALL JOHN AT A ACQUIRE PEST CONTROL 0408 496 084 All types of pest control including Termite work.

FOR SALE

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Seasoned Bush Timber $95.00 per cubic metre FREE delivery Newcastle and East Lake Macquarie

PH: 4953 0311

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Shipley shapes up in Mattara final

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16/14 after 16 ends. They then traded shots before O’Neill scored three shots on the 24th end to claim the title. In the semi-finals O’Neill lead all the way to beat Tim Malone (Raymond Terrace) 25/12 and Baxter proved too consistent for Michael Kedwell (Teralba) winning 25/13.

The semi-finals and finals of the Frank Neat Memorial Men’s Classic Triples, Men’s Open Fours, Men’s Open Pairs, Men’s Restricted Pairs and the Mixed Open Pairs will be played next Friday, August 29 at Warners Bay Bowling Club commencing at 9am and 1pm respectively.

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Blind Cleaning & Repairs · Ultrasonic cleaning professionals · Full repair services · Timber re-oiling · Quality new blinds supplied @MC ƥSSDC

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BERESFIELD’S CLUB Coach and Bowls co-ordinator Warren Shipley won his inaugural Les Parrott Memorial Mattara Open Singles title last Friday defeating Scott Thoroughgood (Lambton) 25/17 in a keenly contested final. Shipley started the match brilliantly leading 8/0 after 4 ends & 17/5 after nine ends, before Thoroughgood fought back to trail by only 4 shots, 19/15, after 15 ends. Shipley then regained his composure scoring three shots on the 16th end and two singles on the 19th and 20th ends to clinch victory. Both players recorded convincing semi-final victories Shipley defeating John Sanderson (Charlestown) 25/11, after racing to a 17/1 lead after 11 ends.

Thoroughgood accounted for Dennis Ashbridge (Tea Gardens) 25/14, after establishing an 11/2 advantage after 7 ends.

Phillip O’Neill (Edgeworth) recorded his biggest success in lawn bowls downing Glenn Baxter (Cardiff) 25/21 in the Final of the Mattara Restricted Singles in a seesawing match. Baxter led 5/2 after three ends, before O’Neill won the next eight ends to hit the front 14/5. Baxter then recovered to win the next five ends to lead

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RUGBY UNION Wanderers tuned up for the NHRU finals with a 71-5 thrashing of Nelson Bay at No.2 Sports Ground.

Winger Bill Coffey proved a powerhouse for Wanderers with five tries as the minor premiers crossed for 11 tries on total.

Fourth-placed Waratahs overcame second-placed Hamilton 30-27 at Passmore Oval with Brendan Jackson, Reece McKeon, Carl Manu and Tim Riley each scored for the victors.

Southern Beaches ended the regular season in third place and came away with a solid 29-15 win over Maitland at Marcellin Oval in preparation for the finals.

Bottom-placed Lake Macquarie battled hard against fifth-placed Merewether Carlton but were defeated 26-7 at Walters Park.

Prop Macdaniel Nixon scored a double for the visitors.

University finished off their season with a comfortable 43-12 win over Easts at University Oval in a match that had no bearing on the finals.

Bradley Roberts and Chris Smith each crossed twice for the home side.

This weekend’s matches at No.2 Sports Ground on Saturday will see Waratahs taking on Merewether Carlton in the elimination semi-final with Hamilton to play Southern Beaches for the right to play Wanderers.

Final ladder: Wanderers 82pts, Hamilton 72pts, Southern Beaches 67pts, Waratahs 63pts, Merewether Carlton 51pts, Nelson Bay 44pts, Maitland 39pts, University 26pts, Easts 19pts, Lake Macquarie 9pts.

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estern Suburbs are just one win away from another Tooheys Cup grand final appearance after capturing the minor premiership with a comfortable 36-4 win over Maitland at Harker Oval on Sunday.

Simon Williams and Justin Smith each scored twice for the Rosellas who will have a week off before playing the winner of the South Newcastle and Macquarie clash for the right to move through to the decider.

Cessnock and Macquarie provided a high-quality match at Cessnock Sportsground on Saturday, even if defence wasn’t of the highest priority in the Goannas’ 36-30 victory over the Scorpions.

Al Lantry scored twice for the home side, with Royce Geoffrey and Josh Schmiedel crossing for doubles for Macquarie.

Cessnock will play Central Newcastle in the elimination semi-final next week with the Butcher Boys tuning up for the finals with a clinical 42-12 win over Port Stephens at St John Oval on Sunday. Ryan

Western Suburbs on their way to securing the minor premiership Photo: Trish Evenden Walker scored two tries for the home side.

South Newcastle had an easy time of it against Kurri Kurri, thrashing the Bulldogs 62-10 at Townson Oval on Saturday.

Jarrad Rotumah, Ryan Pywell, Steve Widders all crossed for doubles for the Lions who ran in 12 tries in total.

Final ladder: Western Suburbs 28pts (+190), South Newcastle 26pts (+177),

Macquarie 25pts (+100), Central Newcastle 24pts (+54), Cessnock 23pts (+150), Maitland 18pts (+111), Lakes United 14pts (-176), Kurri Kurri 14pts (-224), Port Stephens 8pts (-382).

This weekend: Central Newcastle v Cessnock at St John Oval, Saturday 3pm; South Newcastle v Macquarie at Townson Oval, Sunday 3pm.

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Broncos put the heat on Knights Second-half flood of points as Brisbane players audition for incoming coach Wayne Bennett PAUL MONFORTE

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elentless pressure saw the Knights slump to a 48-6 loss to the Broncos at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday night with the Brisbane players firstly fighting to keep their finals hopes alive and also looking to impress incoming coach Wayne Bennett.

The Knights were up against it at halftime trailing 14-0 but a try to Korbin Sims almost immediately after the break could have been a catalyst for a stirring fightback.

Unfortunately, that was as far as the visitors got as Ben Barba returned to top form with three tries as part of 34 second-half points from the Broncos.

“Our problem all night, to the point of losing our way totally, was our inability to build pressure,” Knights coach, Bennett said.

“We had five or six sets up the other end in the first half and never looked like completing them.

“You can’t play at this level without building pressure and maintaining it.

Knight captain Kurt Gidley said he still felt confident in the side’s ability to get back into

Knights captain Kurt Gidley was happen with the effort despite the lopsided score in Brisbane the match despite being down 14-0.

“It wasn’t about effort tonight, it was about execution,” Gidley said.

Newcastle headed into the match significantly down on experience with Jarrod

Mullen’s corked thigh ruling him out of the match on Saturday morning.

Mullen joined fellow stars Darius Boyd, James McManus and Akuila Uate on the sidelines, while forwards Jeremy Smith and Kade

Snowden were also missing as they began their suspension as part of the Cronulla Sharks ASADA investigation.

Gidley said it had been a difficult period for the former Sharks players.

“It’s been a tough year and that was another chapter in the tough year,” Gidley said. “We were disappointed for those guys and their situation.

“They felt like they had let us down by not being able to finish off the year.”

“But when someone is ruled out with injury or suspension you just got to move on quickly and get your head right for the game.”

The Knights’ NYC team were also defeated by the Broncos, going down 36-16.

The NSW Cup side had a convincing 42-18 win over Manly at No.2 Sports Ground on Sunday afternoon.

Fullback Nathan Ross scored four tries for the Knights.

The Knights will finish off the season with successive home games, beginning with Saturday’s clash with Parramatta at 3pm. All three grades will be in action on the day with NYC against the Eels to commence at 10.40am followed by NSW Cup against the Newtown Jets at 12.40pm.

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Northcott Northcott is one of the largest providers of disability services in New South Wales. It supports people with disabilities living in NSW and the ACT to reach their full potential by offering a range of services which promote a genuinely inclusive society. In all that it does, Northcott has adapted to the needs of its clients, encouraging inclusion and access to the community. Established in 1929 as The NSW Society for Crippled Children, Northcott was Founded by The Rotary Club of Sydney to provide services for children with tuberculosis, polio and other diseases.

The organisation supports more than 13,000 children and adults with disabilities, their families and carers.

For people with disabilities, the support and services Northcott provides can often mean the difference between a life of isolation and segregation or a life of greater selfreliance and confidence. Support and services are not only directly provided to our clients, but also to their carers, siblings and the entire family. A broad range of programs is provided to people with varying disabilities. Some people with rare or lesser known disabilities find Northcott to be the only provider of appropriate support and services.

Northcott is an independent, not-for-profit organisation that receives some government funding. For programs and services where no government funding or limited funding is available; Northcott relies on the generosity of individuals, organisations and community groups to fund services.

Government and Fundraising contributions cover the costs of providing most of Northcott’s Programs and services, meaning clients have limited out-of-pocket expenses.

Vietnam veterans We assist all Australian Defence Forces members past and current with establishing their eligibility and assist with processing and preparing their claim forms for submission to the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.

We can also help to lodge appeals against decisions handed down by DVA, prepare submissions, and represent at the Veterans’ Review Board. This is a free service and you do not have to be a Vietnam veteran to qualify.

Last year our Advocates, Pension officers and staff had around 2000 contacts, lodged 579 claims and the Welfare officers saw or telephoned over 200 Veterans. Unfortunately we have also conducted a number of funeral services for members during the year.

We have had an increase in the younger Veterans and serving personnel seeking help with claims; many have had multiple deployments to Afghanistan.

Some are in a bad way and are referred to the Veterans and Veteran’s Families Counselling Service. In turn some are sent to us by that organisation.

You can contact us on 4951 2666 or nclvets@bigpond.net.au for assistance.

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Morisset and Toronto Meals on Wheels have been fortunate to be one of four services in the Hunter and Central Coast asked to develop and implement a program called ‘Flexible-Food’. Meals on Wheels are still providing clients with the traditional meal service but are diversifying its services into being more client-focused, which determines the client’s food needs and social support together. Meals on Wheels has always been ‘more than just a meal’ and the Flexible Food Program has enabled us to reach out to socially isolated clients and assist them to rejoin social networks. With the ongoing support we will be able to upgrade our computer network at Toronto Kitchen, and provide a work space and computer for the Flexible Food Coordinator to expand this important program into the Toronto District.

The Clubs Grant will also allow Toronto Kitchen to increase its stainless steel bench area to allow more volunteers to assist with packing of frozen meals, speeding up the process and improving food safety.

Rotary is a community based organisation that helps and assists our local and international community.

During the past 12 months the club has contributed over $70,000 towards making our community a better place to live in. The club has worked with the Samaritans and Salvation Army to assist homeless youth in our community including building ablution facilities at the Salvation Army Bolton Point centre. The club has fun undertaking its activities. This may be running fun raising nights at local cinemas, and the annual Jazz at the Station. The club also undertakes collecting and packaging goods. This included bras, and baby care goods that were packaged and sent to Papua New Guinea for new mums or preparing 50 Christmas hampers for the Salvation Army to give to local families. Internationally the club has supported The Polio eradication program. A major fundraiser the club undertakes is the annual Paddlefest where all forms of paddlers take part in a fun day. Each school team competes for prizes that go towards school amenities. The club is embarking on another project to provide learner driver assistance to youth in need in our local community. If you are interested in participating in this project as a volunteer and assisting the community through Rotary please call Dollina on 0418602196 or Graeme on 0317 203603.

HYMC Scholarship Program

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The Hunter Youth Mentor Collaborative (HYMC) proudly supports the provision of mentoring and youth development opportunities in the Hunter. A key initiative for the HYMC is their Scholarship Program that provides scholarships to students going into Year 11 who are at risk of not completing their senior years at high school due to financial pressures.

The ClubGrants funding is used to support the HYMC Scholarship Program. One of our “success” stories is Belinda who received an HYMC scholarship in 2012 while attending Kurri Kurri High School.

Belinda had struggled throughout her school years as she battled dyslexia and learning difficulties that had resulted in a record of low achievement. The HYMC scholarship boosted Belinda’s belief in her ability to achieve and was put towards costs including school fees, stationery, internet access and additional tuition, providing essential financial support for Belinda to complete Year 12.

Belinda’s determination to succeed resulted in her finishing in the top five students in all of her classes. After leaving Year 12, Belinda received a second HYMC scholarship which she used to enrol in a TAFE course in Outdoor Recreation, again using the scholarship money to cover the cost of course fees and equipment.

Belinda has now gained employment with Father Riley’s Youth off the Streets.

HBCF Support Care Program Under its Supportive Care Program the Hunter Breast Cancer Foundation assists Hunter women and men who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. This assistance can be in the form of a comfort cushion following breast surgery, house cleaning and lawn mowing assistance whilst undergoing treatment. Transport to and from medical and hospital appointments is provided for patients by a team of volunteer drivers and school children of patients can be assisted by way of Virginia Rigby Scholarships which provide financial support for minor school expenses such as excursions, uniforms or text books. The Foundation also offer support for Physiotherapy treatments, Prostheses assistance, Wig Library and Newcastle Breast Cancer Choir. All these services are provided free of charge and are available across the Hunter region.

The Foundation is Newcastle-based and is governed by a volunteer board and supported by volunteers who ensure the Foundation remains financially viable and services can continue. All donations support Hunter residents. For further details and visit www.hbcf.org.au

Southlakes Men’s Shed at Dora Creek have joined with John Hunter Hospital Midwives and Nurses in a rather unique community gesture of creating small bereavement chests which are gifted to parents who have experienced loss during child birth. Our ClubGrant will allow us to produce approx. 150 of the chests. George, Ross and Keith are part of our small but very proud team of shed men who create the chests, and deliver to the Hospital midwives and nurses who then decorate and include personal keepsakes and mementos.

HPCA services More men are dying in the Hunter from prostate cancer than anywhere else in NSW. Statistics show that our community suffers from a mortality rate 36% higher than metropolitan Sydney. Hunter Prostate Cancer Alliance (HPCA) is a local charity established to meet an obvious need in our community for prostate cancer awareness, information and support. HPCA strongly advocates men over 40 get tested for prostate cancer. To get tested is easy; see you local GP and when you give your blood sample, HPCA advocates early detection by testing for Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA).

Our services include: counselling support and information, community resource centre (Waratah), mobile information unit (plus BBQ), workplace presentations, community awareness events. HPCA developed the ‘Little Prick’ Campaign in 2007 which helped save over 1,000 men’s lives in the Hunter and has seen our region go from ‘worst to first’ in terms of testing levels in NSW. HPCA provides qualified counsellors specialising in prostate cancer support for men and their families.

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Mark Hughes Foundation Try'a Skill Try’a Skill events are open to Year 10 students from every school across the Hunter Region – public, Catholic, and independent. Try’a Skill is a not for profit organisation with events only made possible by the generosity of community members and organisations.

Try’a Skill targets Year 10 students at a time when they are being asked to make serious decisions about future careers and their subject selections for Years 11 and 12. Try’a Skill provides a unique opportunity for students to try their hand at a number of different trade skills at the one venue under the guidance of experienced tradespeople who can also provide advice about career paths linked to their particular trade, subjects to study in Years 11 and 12, and job opportunities. In a time of high youth unemployment and declining apprenticeship opportunities in the Hunter Region, Try’a Skill provides an opportunity for students to consider a much wider range of employment/training opportunities than they may have been aware of. The next Try’a Skill event in the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie area is on Friday 12 September from 9.30 am – 2.30 pm at Newcastle Jockey Club, Darling St, Broadmeadow where more than 30 trades presenters will be available.

The Mark Hughes Foundation (MHF) is a NFP organisation formed in Newcastle

by Mark and Kirralee Hughes following Mark’s diagnosis with brain cancer in 2013. The Mark Hughes Foundation has been formed to raise much-needed funds to promote research, heighten awareness and support brain cancer patients and their families. Mark was diagnosed in July 2013 with a brain tumour. Mark underwent brain surgery to successfully remove an avocado-sized posterior cerebral tumour at John Hunter Hospital on Friday the 2nd of August. The pathology results showed a Grade 3 high grade Oligoastrocytoma with

the IDH1 mutation. Following consultation at the Mater, Mark and his family felt that his mutation was not widely understood by his treating doctor. On 20th of August, 2013 they met with medical oncologist, Doctor Helen Wheeler from Sydney Neuro-Orcology Group. She indicated this tumour generally responded well to chemo and radiation treatment. Mark underwent six weeks of radiation therapy on the 12 September, 2013 travelling to the Central Coast Cancer Clinic. Mark underwent six months of chemo medication and a routine follow-up MRI scan which showed no regrowth of the tumour.

Families Supporting Families Inc. is a charity organisation that supports the whole family of a child with a disability/additional needs. We recognise the impact of physical, emotional and financial stress that families experience and, at times, a sense of isolation.

FSF’s philosophy centres around three main themes: help, mateship, hope. We provide services for free or at a minimal cost to members. Guests are always welcome. Activities include, Carer’s Café – chat and relax over a cuppa at different cafés around the region, Carer’s Café Plus – connect and learn at our morning tea plus workshop with guest speaker, newsletter, social outings, school holiday activities. Our Annual Carer’s Dinner is a great way to spoil yourself wining and dining with other parents. For more information email: familiessupportingfamilies@live.com.au

Belmont Neighbourhood Centre Belmont Neighbourhood Centre (BNC) is a not for profit community organisation located at 359 Pacific Highway, Belmont North.

Started by a group of community members in 1991, BNC continues to operate today thanks to the contribution of all those who commit their time, effort and expertise to support

and volunteer at the centre. Proud projects of Belmont Neighbourhood Centre Inc. include • Belmont Neighbourhood Centre- assistance, information & referral • Habitat in Harmony Community Garden • Belmont Men’s Shed • PlayStation Toy Library

The possibilities and the success of the Neighbourhood Centre in achieving the needs of the community are limited only by the commitment and involvement of people from the community. Join a project, program or volunteering today. Find us on Facebook or www.bnc.asn.au, drop in or call on 49470031.

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Beresfield Bowling Club South Newcastle Leagues Club Diggers @ Newcastle City Stockton RSL Club Hexham Bowling Club Wallsend Diggers Newcastle Leagues Club Newcastle Panthers Western Suburbs (Ncle) Leagues Club Wests Mayfield

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Belmont 16ft Sailing Club Kahibah Sports Club Belmont Sports Club Pelican Flat RSL Club Wests Cardiff Swansea RSL Club Cardiff RSL Club Toronto District Workers’ Club Central Charlestown Leagues Club Toronto ‘Diggers’ RSL Club

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Charlestown Bowling Club Wangi District Workers’ Club Club Macquarie West Wallsend Workers’ Club Dora Creek & District Workers’ Club Swansea Workers Club Edgeworth Sport & Recreation Club Windale/Gateshead Bowling Club

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