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Heads in the clouds Students treated to a fly over and landing by one ‘cool’ parent
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t is not every day you have a helicopter land in your school playground but that’s exactly what happened at Eleebana Public School last Thursday afternoon. Students were treated to a helicopter fly over from retired Air Force pilot, Dwayne Sharrock, who then landed his R22 helicopter in the playground to cheers from students, teachers and parents. Assistant Principal and Stage 2 teacher, Debbie Evans, said the exciting event tied in with the Year 3 and Year 4 student’s studies on energy and movement. “The kids have been really excited about this, especially the Year 3s and Year 4s, because they have been learning about all this so it’s important to them,” Mrs Evans said. “The rest of the school is joining us in this little adventure and I’m pretty sure they will remember this for the rest of their lives, because it doesn’t happen every day.” And as if having your Dad touch down in a helicopter in front of all of your schoolmates wasn’t cool enough, Mr Sharrock’s son, Riley, got to go up in helicopter with his dad for the first time the same afternoon. “A lot of people say my dad is really cool,” the nine-year-old told the Post. “I’ve sat in the helicopter before but this is the first time going up,” he said. “Mum didn’t really want me to go up, but I decided to anyway.” Mr Sharrock said after teaching the kids about helicopters and injector seats during class this term, he was happy to be able to show the kids a helicopter in action. @amelia_parrott
hospital site named A 40-hectare parcel of land on the site of the former Metford Road brickworks will be the location of the Maitland region’s second public hospital. The announcement was made on Friday by NSW Health Minister, Jillian Skinner, and Maitland MP Robyn Parker, after a 9-month selection process which saw 35 sites between Ashtonfield and East Branxton nominated for the potential development.
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40-hectare parcel of land on the site of the former Metford Road brickworks will be the location of the Maitland region’s second public hospital. The announcement was made on Friday by NSW Health Minister, Jillian Skinner, and Maitland MP Robyn Parker, after a 9-month selection process which saw 35 sites between Ashtonfield and East Branxton nominated for the potential development. The Metford site, which is Crown land but is still being leased by CSR, was chosen because of its proximity to the rail line and public transport, the private hospital and population growth areas. “This [site] has ticked so many boxes,” Mrs Skinner explained. “Now that we know where the home of the future new Maitland region hospital is, we can move forward with the next important steps in planning for a major new referral hospital.” The site was also chosen because it is not in a flood-prone area and is six times the size of the current hospital’s land. The facility is set to provide highlevel emergency care, and will include an intensive care unit and oncology department, as well as an ambulance station and helipad, which Ms Skinner believes will reduce the burden on local
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hospitals, as well as John Hunter. “This hospital, which will probably be similar to John Hunter Hospital in terms of patient numbers, will be part of a network,” she said. “The smaller hospitals, such as Singleton, Cessnock and Kurri, will
complement it.” Concerns have already been raised about the noise impact on nearby residents, parking and coal dust from the adjacent rail line, which Ms Parker said had been addressed. “These are question I have asked.
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but he doesn’t play the part very well. He’s campaigning like it’s 2007 but the rock star sheen has worn off and his folksy ways are evoking more rolling of the eyes than gleeful cheers. You see, Kevin Rudd is a confidence player and is spurred on by a good poll or a glowing media report. Of late, both have been few and far between. The affect has been an increasingly tetchy Mr Rudd – especially when two separate opinion polls
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showed he was in danger of losing his seat of Griffith. He was forced to hold two campaign events in his own seat to stave off a September 7 result that would see him become only the third prime minister in history to lose an election and be turfed out of parliament. As we get closer to polling day this Saturday, things seem to be stabilising. All indications still point towards a solid defeat but not annihilation. The negative attack ads have started and are helping Labor’s prospects. But Kevin Rudd’s biggest win this campaign has been his effective attack of the Coalition’s Paid Parental Leave scheme. Women in particular are becoming
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iberal Party leader, Tony Abbott, visited Newcastle last week to announce a new compensation package for Australians implicated in terrorist attacks overseas since 2001. Under the proposed scheme, victims and their families, dating back to September 10, 2001, will be able to access up to $75,000 in financial compensation. Mr Abbott said the compensation scheme would apply to Australians who have been specifically targeted by terrorists overseas. “The bombs didn’t go off in Bali because there were locals there, the bombs went off in Bali because there were Australians there,” Mr Abbott said. “Now, when people suffer because of the fact that they are Australian, a decent nation should offer some acknowledgment, some recognition and this is modest enough and yet it would be a significant way of acknowledging that our fellow Australians have been badly damaged.” Mr Abbott said steps would be taken in the first 100 days of a Coalition Government to implement the scheme,
Bali Bombing victim Paul Anicich with Tony Abbott at Town Hall last week
which is said to cost $30 million. Around 300 individuals and next of kin will be entitled to compensation. Novocastrian Paul Anicich was
seriously injured in the second Bali Bombings in 2005. Mr Anicich was full of praise for Mr Abbott, who assisted Mr Anicich and his wife after the attacks.
“At the time you were involved with those hurt in the second Bali bombing, you describe yourself as the then Minister of Health,” Mr Anicich said. “You were not acting in that capacity that night on the Island of Bali, as I understand it, you were acting as the man you are. So you can imagine the gratitude that I have for you.” In 2012, the Labor Government established a scheme providing up to $75,000 for people who were harmed in an overseas terrorist attack or to the families of Australians who were killed. Reacting to criticism from Mr Abbott for not retrospectively assisting victims of terrorism, Labor candidate for Newcastle, Sharon Claydon, said the Government had consistently stated it would consider additional assistance for victims. “The Labor Government has maintained a strong commitment to meeting the costs and needs of those directly affected by past acts of terrorism and has consistently stated that it would consider the provision of additional assistance on a case-by-case basis,” Ms Claydon said in a statement. Three Newcastle residents were among the 22 Australian tourists who died in twin blasts at Jimbaran Bay in 2005. @amelia_parrott
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ewcastle to Sydney in 40 minutes may sound like a dream for some commuters, but it is an idea that Bullet Train for Australia candidate for Charlton, Trevor Anthoney, is hoping to make a reality if elected on September 7. The Woodrising resident believes the Government should be aiming to build a high speed rail network far sooner than the Labor Party’s projected date of 2035 and said the Hunter region could reap massive rewards as a result.
“For a start, it is certainly going to rejuvenate the construction industry and I can see tourism benefiting greatly,” he said. “Whether we construct the trains ourselves or the maintenance and servicing of them, I think there is [also] an opportunity to start manufacturing some parts.” He also saw benefits in freeing up the existing rail corridor for freight and reducing carbon emissions by having fewer cars on the roads and planes in the air. Mr Anthoney said phase one of Labor’s high speed rail plan should include Newcastle, rather than running between Sydney and Melbourne. “The time savings for people are huge
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Bullet Train for Australia candidate for Charlton, Trevor Anthoney, at Teralba Station
– it’s nearly three hours from Fassifern to Sydney now, we’re talking 40 minutes,” he said. “Incidentally, if you draw a 100kilometre radius from Sydney between Sydney and Newcastle has the most population so realistically we should be building Newcastle to Sydney first if you
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undreds of Hunter public servants could be facing job losses if a Coalition Government is elected this weekend, according to findings published by the Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU). The projected cuts form part of a report published by the union last week, which warns of job cuts and the possibility of outsourcing across departments. According to the analysis, the Coalition’s plan to cut 12,000 jobs from the public sector through natural attrition will result in the loss of 217 jobs across the region, with the Australian Taxation Office and the Department of Human Services, which encompasses Centrelink and Medicare, to be the hardest hit. CPSU national secretary, Nadine Flood, said voters needed to know the full extent of the Coalitions planned job cuts before heading to the polling booths on Saturday. “The people of Newcastle and the Hunter need to know the facts before they go to the polls,” she said.“The community is going to be hit on a number of levels.”
On the morning of July 25, police stopped a 34-year-old man at Broadmeadow Railway Station and a subsequent search revealed he was carrying five kilograms of silver bullion. The bullion, which included three one-kilogram silver bars; two one-kilogram large silver coins; and 75 silver coins, have an estimated total worth of approximately $6,000. An investigation was launched by police who allege the man could not prove he owned the silver. Police are appealing for anyone with information about who may own it, or where it was originally kept, to contact them.
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Liberal candidate for Newcastle, Jaimie Abbott, dismissed the findings of the report as “irresponsible scaremongering.” “The union’s claims are nothing but irresponsible scaremongering and the Coalition has made it absolutely clear that there will be no impact on frontline services.
“It is disappointing that some unions have resorted to unnecessarily frighten the people of Newcastle and the Hunter.” Unsurprisingly, Labor candidate for Newcastle, Sharon Claydon, joined the union in warning voters of the job cuts that could occur under an Abbott-led Government. @amelia_parrott
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aintaining local character and increasing the safety and connectedness of local communities are key considerations for Council in planning and assessing new residential developments. North Wallarah is a key residential growth area in Lake Macquarie, and Council is seeking community feedback on proposed development guidelines and controls for North Wallarah Peninsula, which covers the suburbs of Murrays Beach and Pinny Beach. The Draft Area Plan for the North Wallarah Peninsula includes controls to ensure we continue to maintain the character of our built form at Murrays Beach, and proposes changes to road connections between Caves Beach Road and North Wallarah. The proposed roads are intended to improve emergency access and evacuation, and connect newly-developing areas with existing suburbs, services and facilities. The roads would link Murrays Beach to Cams Wharf via Raffertys Road, and link Pinny
Beach to Caves Beach via Spoon Rocks Road/Caves Beach Road. Before making any decision on the changes proposed in the Draft Area Plan, Council is calling for input from the community, particularly those who live in the area. We are particularly interested in hearing how Caves Beach and Cams Wharf residents feel about the potential road links. Another plan currently on public exhibition is the Draft Caves Beach Foreshore Reserves Master Plan. Our City’s foreshore is one of its greatest assets, and this plan will help Council to maintain and upgrade foreshore facilities to provide meet the needs of residents and visitors. Council has identified an opportunity to improve the existing open space areas and developed the Master Plan to enhance amenity, infrastructure and recreational uses within this environment. Submissions close on September 16 for North Wallarah Peninsula Draft Area Plan and on September 18 for the Caves Beach Foreshore Reserves Master Plan.
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Councillors resolve to keep the $6.25 million on the table for six months Amelia Parrott
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ewcastle City Council’s financial contribution to the Art Gallery redevelopment will remain on the table for the next six months, following a resolution by councillors last week to keep the $6.25 million already set aside for the project in the Council’s reserve, to be used only if alternative funding sources can be secured within this timeframe. Labor Councillor Nuatali Nelmes said it was essential that Council keep funds in reserve if it had any hope of securing the additional funds for the project. “If we didn’t have a reserve set aside we would have never have got the $7 million from the Federal Government,” she said. Despite recommendations from State Newcastle MP, Tim Owen, that Council should apply for funding under Resources for Regions, councillors voted six to seven to pursue Resource for Regions funding for projects it can deliver without reliance on uncommitted tripartite funding over the Art Gallery redevelopment. Newcastle Art Gallery Foundation chairman Robert Henderson believed Newcastle Lord Mayor, Jeff McCloy, did not want to see the project proceed. “Tim Owen has told us he thinks we should be applying for Resources for Regions – he would not be saying that unless he was confident of our chances,” Mr Henderson said. “If we were to get that
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money the project would obviously come up again, which Jeff doesn’t want.” Dr Henderson said tripartite funding was needed to see the project go ahead. Council also resolved to return just over
$1 million raised by the Foundation to be held in trust for any further redevelopment and to fast track the Gallery’s maintenance program to improve serviceability. The decision comes after the Federal
Government withdrew its $7 million contribution in July due to the State Government and Council’s reluctance to commit to the project. @amelia_parrott
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CatholicCare joins network of disability service providers in Charlestown “DisabilityCare Australia is situated here in Hilltop Plaza, as are a range of other providers, so it’s really going to be a strong network here and I think unlike in other launch sites, we will actually work as a group of providers...to make sure that we are the best launch site in the country and providing the best service we can for people with disabilities,” Ms Short said. The Charlestown disability services office will provide assistance with housing, respite care, recreational programs, education and training and employment opportunities.
CatholicCare disability services manager, Lou Rak, said the office was open to everyone. “We’re a proud Catholic organisation, however you don’t need to be Catholic to work with, or receive assistance and support from us,” she said. “Our services, including disability services, are open to all and we want everyone to know they’re welcome.” CatholicCare is located in Hilltop Plaza Mall, directly opposite DisabilityCare Australia. @amelia_parrott
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hundreds to take in the kids’ works. Teacher and member of the Art Show Organising Committee, Tania Mullard, said the event was a great way for kids to show off their creative side. “The kids have been really excited about it and every child in the school has something that they have contributed towards the art show and it’s just been a lovely way to showcase their artistic talents,” Mrs Mullard said. “To see it all on display, it’s like walking into an art gallery.” Mrs Mullard said the school actively encourages creative pursuits through its biennial performing arts showcase, art show, band and dance. @amelia_parrott
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ive local students are among the 28 talented Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dance students from schools across the state who have been selected for the NSW Public Schools Aboriginal Dance Company. Djalar Donovan, Fred Underwoord, Layla Lake, Leonie Whyman and Sian Filipo from Hunter School of the Performing Arts were selected for their commitment and excellence from the original 750 students who participated in a series of workshops focusing on developing skills in dance and performance. The students will have a unique opportunity to learn from mentors from Australia’s leading Indigenous performing arts organisation, Bangarra Dance Theatre. A partnership between the NSW Department of Education & Communities’
Arts Unit and the Bangarra Dance Theatre, the initiative will provide the talented student dancers opportunities to learn from the very best and perform at a range of highprofile events. They will also form the lead group of the Schools Spectacular Aboriginal Dance Ensemble. The students, who range in age from those in Year 7 to Year 12, are currently in the second of three Sydney rehearsals ahead of their first performance at the State Dance Festival later this month in Sydney. They are receiving technical dance training, and learning a work especially created for them, Bilthu, by Sidney Saltner and Patrick Thaiday from Bangarra. The students have also had the opportunity to meet Bangarra’s Artistic Director, Stephen Page, and other members of the Bangarra company.
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Hunter mental health advocate has his work recognised by US website “These days the message is not just about my experience with mental illness, it’s focused on how to manage stress levels and the best way to achieve a healthy work/life balance,” he said. “The fact is mental health issues are common. One in four Australians will experience a depressive episode in their lives. The most important thing about managing bipolar disorder is to recognise and accept that there is a mood imbalance. Once you do that, you are ready to put some strategies in place to improve your health.” He said maintaining a good work/life
balance with a good diet, proper sleep, stress management, relaxation techniques and prescribed medication are all critical to gain and maintain mental health. A presenter and a sports journalist with ABC Radio, an author, keynote speaker and a campaigner for mental health, Mr Hamilton was diagnosed in 2000 after an episode on his way to cover the Sydney Olympics. Mr Hamilton received the news of his website being feature on the US blog on the 12-month anniversary of the publishing of his second book ‘A Better Life’.
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“For my website to be recognised internationally as a useful resource is very satisfying,” Mr Hamilton said. The website contains personal stories, videos and articles to educate and inspire people, and was inspired by Mr Hamilton’s own battle with mental illness. His advocacy work has steadily increased over the past five years and now includes workplace presentations aimed at both employers and employees.
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Mr Henderson said that he was very thankful for the support he has received from friends and family, as well as the team at Change a Heart. “The 300-500-kilometre part of the trek was particularly gruelling – having different co-riders join me on different days gave me a real boost,” he said. “I really can’t give enough credit to the Change a Heart team. Without them this wouldn’t be happening and I’ll never lose sight of that.” The golf day will be held at Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley on September 13. To donate, visit www.everydayhero.com.au/ norm_henderson.
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Landcare volunteers from groups around NSW gather in Newcastle manager, Fiona Marshall, said Mr Georgiadis will prove popular. “Costa is renowned for his allconsuming passion for plants and people and knowing how to bring out the best in both,” she said. Delegates will choose from field trips that will leave Newcastle on the
Wednesday to all corners of the HunterCentral Rivers region. In Newcastle, 25 intrepid Landcarers will jump on their bikes for a full-day cycling tour of Newcastle’s extensive urban and coastal Landcaring efforts. The forum runs until Thursday, September 5.
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undreds of passionate Landcarers are in Newcastle for a three-day celebration of sustainability and volunteering during National Landcare Week this week. The 2013 NSW Landcare and Catchment Management Forum starts in Newcastle on Tuesday, bringing together 300 Landcare and community group members, farmers, Aboriginal heritage groups, regional catchment bodies, and industry and government representatives from across NSW and Australia. The forum incorporates the annual Landcare Muster and the NSW State Landcare Awards and is coordinated by the Hunter-Central Rivers Catchment Management Authority (CMA) in partnership with local Landcare, Coastcare and other community groups.
“Landcare initiatives across a diversity of environments not only conserve and enhance Newcastle’s flora and fauna, these activities encourage social inclusion and positive social outcomes from people coming together in a shared passion to see sustainable improvement in our city,” said Council’s Bushland Services Coordinator, Brad West. “Council is excited to help host the Forum in the city and encourages the community to take advantage of the opportunity of having Landcarers from across the state in our city to learn more about initiatives in Newcastle and across the nation,” he said. The host of the ABC TV’s Gardening Australia, Costa Georgiadis, will headline the forum. Hunter-Central Rivers CMA general
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for longer and reduce their risk of developing diseases like diabetes, heart disease and respiratory illness,” says Dr Tony Isaac, GP at Kotara Family Practice. “People who already have diseases, like diabetes, can still benefit from a prevention focus. Managing illness well can help to reduce the risk of complications and disease becoming worse,” Dr Isaac says. “Most of us have our cars regularly serviced to keep them running well, so perhaps we should start to do the same for ourselves.” Kotara Family Practice is currently accepting new patients and is open Monday to Saturday. To make an appointment, call 4956 0888.
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o parent ever wants to see their child hurt, but completely removing any chance of a child playing and getting a few bumps and scrapes can have serious longer term effects and can lead to a lot more pain down the track. Of course a parent is responsible for making sure any play is safe and suitable for their child. But can you be too careful? Children who are allowed to take physical risks learn resilience and become more active, says a report that urges parents and teachers to overcome their own fears. There are just as many risks associated with not letting children take everyday risks as letting them take on reasonable challenges, says University of Sydney Professor Anita Bundy. She is particularly concerned that physical inactivity persists into adulthood and can contribute to the development of chronic diseases. She bases her view on a multi-university study at 12 primary schools involving children aged 5-7. “If you ask parents what they want for their child, they will virtually always tell you they want them to be happy and resilient,” says Prof Bundy, who co-ordinated the research. “When they were children they often played in trees and around water without adult supervision. But they will say they would never let their own children do what they did. Usually when they stop and think about it, they realise it helped them learn to take responsibility. “Parents also need to think about what motivates them. Are they really worried about their child being hurt or are they more worried about what people will think if their child is hurt.” Stopping your child from jumping off that log may be teaching them a whole lot more than not falling over.
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here is nothing quite as transforming as an overseas holiday. I recently went on a month long trip to Europe and I loved every part of it; from experiencing new places and new fashions to new lifestyles and new languages, I loved it all. Except maybe the travelling part. You don’t know the meaning of tedious until you have been on a 24-hour plane flight; it is a killer and as I am not a seasoned traveller, I had no idea what to expect, which made preparing for the flight a little difficult. Right up until the morning I left, I had still not decided what would be best to wear for the flight – do I dress for comfort or do I dress to look good? Should I try to look like I am a regular on a plane or should I dress like it is my first time? I ended up doing something in-between and found out the hard way that trying to look good just doesn’t work when your feet swell up to size 100, you sweat off your makeup in the first two hours and your clothes get scrunched up like there is no tomorrow. I didn’t try to dress like it was my first time on a plane but after a few hours cramped in economy, I realised that I had made some fundamental mistakes when it came to ‘aeroplane fashion’. Here are a couple of tips that I will remember for the next time I hop on a plane: • Wear the smallest amount of makeup possible, if any at all, and wear your hair up or off your face. • Don’t wear something that crinkles easily or that shows sweat; choose your colours wisely. • Pack a spare t-shirt in your carry on so you can slip it on just before arrival.
Elisha is a Registered Nurse and Midwife, with years of experience working in emergency departments, general wards, maternity and in the community.
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n Australia, the number of deaths from asthma each year declined from about 1,000 some 20 years ago to less than 300 in 2005, but in the past few years it has been increasing again to more than 400. A variety of factors can trigger the inflammation which causes the typical symptoms of asthma – wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness and coughing, particularly at night or in the early morning. These trigger factors include allergies, viral infections and inhaled pollutants such as tobacco smoke, dust and dust mites. Cold air exposure and exercise can trigger asthma, as can reflux disease and certain medicines in people with super-sensitive airways. Even laughing (said to be the best medicine), especially in children, has been shown to trigger asthma. It helps to know what triggers your asthma; but if asthma is well controlled exposure to trigger factors should not be a problem. The exception is cigarette smoke, which directly harms the airways and makes asthma worse. So, exposure to cigarette smoke should be avoided. The Pharmaceutical Society in Australia (PSA) has recently revised the two fact cards: Asthma and Asthma Medicines. These cards provide the latest information on how asthma can be well controlled so that people with asthma can live a normal and active life, free of symptoms. The cards are available from all pharmacies in Australia that provide the PSA Self Care health information. Phone 1300 369 772 for the nearest location; or alternatively log onto www.psa.org.au and click on ‘Self Care’ then ‘Find a Self Care Pharmacy’. Good asthma management strategies should make us all breathe a little more easily.
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During the week of the New Moon it is the ideal time to network as friends have a powerful effect on your future prospects. Favours you’ve done for others will bring added rewards, as loved ones go out of their way to spoil you. Your intuition will be very powerful, keeping you from doing something wrong. During the week of the Full Moon 16th to 22nd, be careful of being manipulated into buying things.
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During the week of the New Moon there will be a real turning point for your career, finances and aspirations. It is time to set goals and go all out to achieve them. Don’t panic or stress about finances as an unexpected windfall is about to fall into your lap. If you need a boost to your confidence you will get this as someone in a position of authority points you inthe right direction.
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Choosing the right school
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his weekend each Australian will be given a precious gift: the ability to have a say in who leads our country. This Saturday, make sure your vote counts. Australian federal elections are different to state and local government elections as they use a compulsory full preferential system of voting. This means that on the small green ballot (House of Representatives) paper you will be asked to number every box in the order of your preference from the candidate you like the most to the candidate you like the least. This means that even if your first choice isn’t elected you will still get a say in who your representative is. In the Senate you have the option of putting a number ‘1’ in a box above the line or numbering all the boxes from one to 110 below the line. Understandably most people choose to put a number one in the box above the line, but this will mean the party (or group) you vote for will decide how your preferences are allocated if they don’t get elected. If you want to see how your vote will flow, simply ask the polling official who can provide you with a list. Voting can feel complex for many people, but our country would be worse off without it. Most importantly, if you are in doubt, or make a mistake, feel free to speak to the polling officials ensure your vote is counted. Too many young people vote informally. Make sure your vote counts.
Declan Clausen is the 2013 Newcastle City Young Citizen of the Year. Twitter: @DeclanClausen
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ountless parents are currently considering schoos for their kids, both primary and secondary. So what are the best factors to consider when choosing? The first choice is whether to choose a public school or an independent private school. If you are choosing a public government school, the choice can be quite simple, the local school where your house is or choose an out of area school. The other choice is a private school. In general you need to consider what best suits your family circumstances, beliefs and expectations. There are some key areas to think about: • The ‘add on’ the school has to support your child’s learning such as programs, clubs and sporting teams. • Parent and family involvement and communication between the school and home. • The school’s size and number of children enrolled • The school’s religious affiliation or otherwise • Your preference in relation to public versus private • The location of the school, and travel • The connection between the school and the local community • The school’s previous academic results or performance in other areas, such as the arts, sport or community engagement, although there are often other factors such as private tuition that effect this. • Where your child’s friends are going. Research in Quality Teaching has shown that public and private schools have equally strong teaching. Visit various schools and talk to family and friends. Look beyond surface features such as the buildings. It is teaching and ethos that really make the difference.
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think it is safe to say we are experts are at moving house with children. We just recently moved into our 5th house since our 5-year-old son was born (I am exhausted just thinking about it). Moving house, unsurprisingly, is one of the major stresses many of us experience in life. It can be even more stressful for children. The big move is often associated with uncertainty and can play on a child’s mind. We find it is really important to be open and talk about the move, explain what will happen on move day. We always pick the keys up to our new house together and have pizza on the floor on the first night. We also assign tasks to make the children feel included and important. Remember to make a note of all the fun and exciting things to come. Our children love choosing their room and now that they are a little older, how they can decorate it. Try to communicate the idea that the new home and neighborhood can be even better than the old one. If possible, take the children to look at the new house and neighbourhood beforehand. We love exploring the new neighbourhood before and after moving, going for long walks, sampling the local cafes, playing in the park – this provides a connection with the new neighbourhood and excitement about the move. One of our friends (with slightly older children) involved their children by buying them a disposable camera and let them take photo’s on moving day. They loved reporting and interviewing the moving crew and made a scrapbook of all their photos later on. One thing that is hard yet important is to make sure you resume familiar routines as soon as possible.
David Roy is a writer and lecturer in Education at the University of Newcastle and was a practising teacher for 17 years.
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isk management in a start-up is an important job. Seeking out specialist legal advice when necessary is a must, but you can reduce costs by being vigilant and sensible. Managing your legal risk before an issue arises is much easier. One major area of risk for small business owners is entering or renewing commercial leases. Wherever possible get quality, independent advice before you sign or renew your lease. Entering into a lease is a major financial decision, with significant legal implications. The terms of the lease are generally negotiated between the landlord and the lessee. Don’t be fooled into thinking you have little leverage when negotiating with a landlord. Go in with the mindset of “abundance” rather than “scarcity” and be prepared to walk away. It should be a financial decision not an emotional decision. Location, location, location; consider whether the property and location can meet your business needs but don’t rely on future changes such as the arrival of major retailers or public transport facilities
unless they are absolutely guaranteed. The main issues to be addressed in a lease should include: • Term of the lease and options to renew. • The amount and frequency of the rent. Test the market to ensure the price is right. • Details of the tenant’s responsibility for the property outgoings. • Permitted uses of the property in line with Council approvals. • How increases in rent may be assessed. It is typical that annual reviews are conducted in accordance with CPI. • It is also fairly typical that at the beginning of an option period the amount of rent is reviewed on a market basis. • Bond or bank guarantee if applicable. • A termination agreement should be considered for inclusion in the body of the lease. This gives the tenant the option to exit the arrangement if for example your business outgrows the premises or if the location is no longer ideal for your business needs. Our Business Advisors can talk through your requirements and refer you to a solicitor if required.
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is not available for business loans so if a loan exceeds the maximum LVR, lenders will treat the excess as unsecured and adjust the price (rate) of the loan. Lenders use LVRs rather that the market value as the maximum fully secured loan amount because valuing property isn’t an exact science and they need to allow for changing economic circumstances and changing property values. 2. Risk margins. Unlike home loans, business loans are often expressed as a base rate plus or minus a risk margin. The risk margin reflects the assessed level of risk a lender sees in a business and it will vary from business to business. It doesn’t mean the lender thinks it is a risky business (if they did they would not make the loan). By applying a margin to all loans, this earns additional income to hopefully offset losses on those loans that do default. Next week we’ll look at a few more banking terms.
Greg Taylor is deputy CEO and chief financial officer for the Hunter-based Greater Building Society. www.greater.com.au
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f it’s a non-stop action-packed thrill ride that you’re after, then this edge-of-your-seat thriller from director Antoine Fuqua (‘Training Day’, ‘Shooter’) should be right up your alley. Gerard Butler stars as a disgraced former presidential guard – in a very John McLane-esque turn – who finds himself trapped inside the White House (code-name Olympus) after it is captured by an unrelenting terrorist mastermind. Much like ‘Die Hard’, US national security is shown to be inept and incapable to respond, relying on solely on Butler’s inside knowledge to help retake the White House and save the president. Butler seems completely at home as the laconic tough guy and his commanding presence is a major drawcard. Another is the excellent supporting cast, including Aaron Eckhart, Morgan Freeman, Angela Bassett and Dylan McDermot.
hile Nine Inch Nails’ proto-industrial sound tended to grate (with a few exceptions) on this reviewer’s ears, this, their first studio album since 2008’s disappointing ‘The Slip’, throws in a few surprises that show that there has been a fair amount of growing up happening in camp NIN of late. There is no doubt that this is a markedly different band that released their 1994 classic ‘The Downward Spiral’. Gone is the brooding musical nihilism in favour of lashings of funk and a much lighter electro-pop sound that owes more to the likes of Depeche Mode than to Al Jourgensen. Standouts include the haunting ‘Find My Way’ and ‘Copy of A’ and ‘Came Back Haunted’ – two of the rockiest tracks on the album that harken back to heavier times. This is a meticulously crafted album with some mind-blowing production and could arguably be the strongest body of work Trent Reznor has produced.
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from his prejudices, Walt’s other passion is his 1972 Gran Torino that he keeps in mint condition. When his neighbor Thao, a young Hmong teenager under pressure from his gang member cousin, tries to steal his Gran Torino, Kowalski sets out to reform the youth. Drawn against his will into the life of Thao’s family, Kowalski is soon taking steps to protect them from the gangs that infest their neighborhood. A brilliant film, pity about the late timeslot.
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for Australia, so we will have special choreography for Ladies Day and the race, so it will be special. There will also be some French can can – something for all.”
Certainly no stranger to the stage, Teranda was, for thirteen years, the lead soloist in the iconic Bolshoi Ballet, during a time when the government
placed heavy controls on the nation’s dancers for fear that they were potential defectors. He said that when the policy of Peristroika (or restructuring) was adopted by Mikhail Gorbachev, essentially bringing about an end to the Cold War, Russia’s proud ballet tradition, surprisingly, suffered. “It is very interesting because the story of ballet in my country is 265 years old,” he said. “Many, many Russian people go to the ballet and then, around 25 years ago, when Peristroika came, it made it very hard for ballet because dancers and teachers left the country. Now, it’s very nice. Many Russian teachers have come back.” Teranda, who started the Imperial Russian Ballet 15 years ago after leaving the Bolshoi, said that while he left the iconic company to pursue freedom (during the Bolshoi period, Teranda was unable to go out after 10pm, watch political films or gather in groups of five or more), he is unsure if this is actually the case. “After the Bolshoi, it was very hard. “I though to myself, ‘If I do my company then I will have the freedom’, but now I have come to realise that this is not freedom – I have more than 45 dancers to look after, I must organise theatres and decoration – this is not freedom,” he laughed. The Imperial Russian Ballet Company’s ‘Festival of Russian Ballet’ will be on at the Civic Theatre on Sunday, September 15.
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“Yeah, I recorded it at home – I was living in the Tasmanian bush at the top of a mountain and I just set up a little studio and hopped to it,” he said. “It was also really nice to be able to just roll out of bed and go and record vocal tracks whenever I wanted.” Coleman, who cites the likes of great storytellers Leonard Cohen and Paul Kelly as major influences, is certainly no stranger to the road, having toured the UK, France, the US and Canada (not to mention countless km’s clocked up on Aussie roads) and he said he just couldn’t imagine life any other way. “There are quite a few travel themes that pop up in my writing,” he said. “I guess I just feel more comfortable on the road than off it – the nomadic lifestyle really appeals to me. Christopher Coleman and Zoe Elliot will be performing, somewhere in Kahibah, on Friday, September 20. For more information on the location closer to the event, contact Sara on 0419 636 867.
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here is no denying that Cloud Control have come a hell of a long way since their humble beginnings in the Blue Mountains after meeting at rehearsals for a production of ‘Pirates of Penzance’. Now based permanently in the UK, Cloud Control first hit the indie rock stratosphere with their critically acclaimed debut album ‘Bliss Release’ (a slab that won them the 2010 AMP Music Prize, and spawned such tracks as ‘Gold Canary’ and ‘There’s Nothing In The Water We Can’t Fight’). Staving off the pressure of the “difficult second album”, Cloud Control, arguably, went one better with their latest release, ‘Dream Cave’ – complete with lashings of dream psych and 80s electro. The band are currently back in their homeland to promote the album and frontman Alister Wright told TE that punters could expect a well-oiled machine when the band takes to the stage, having just finished a solid block of overseas touring. “We have literally just got back from seven days over in the States so we’ve had plenty of opportunity to get the songs to a point where they are as good as they need to be onstage,” he laughed. Written and recorded predominantly in London and France, ‘Dream Cave’ was produced by uber-producer Barny Barnicott (Stereophonics, Kasabian,
Placebo, Alberta Cross) and Wright said the album’s strength came from a willingness not to repeat themselves. “The whole thing took about nine months and about halfway through we found we were struggling to finish some of the songs, so we went a way and spent some time polishing them up on the acoustic,” he said. “I think that because we did that, we were able to be more flexible when we were recording. We wanted something really direct and with heaps of tone, and Barny was just brilliant at that, and we also had this mantra of ‘no rules, no rules’. “Also, I think confidence played a big part – the only way a song gets up in our band is if we’re all excited about it. I remember having conversations with the label where they were saying things like, ‘Where’s the summer song?’, but we weren’t interested in pushing ourselves to write the single or anything like that.” While Cloud Control’s star has shot even higher in this country since their departure, the ever-humble Wright was more concerned with what he sees as a resurgence in the Australian music scene. “Man, things are going mental in Australia at the moment,” he said “There are just so many great bands getting around and plenty of people seem to be keen to go and check them out. Also, I heard the other day that Triple J is the most popular radio station in Perth and that is just awesome.” Catch Cloud Control at the Bar on the Hill on Wednesday, September 11.
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hile he is certainly no stranger to Australian stages, anarchic Irish comedian Jason Byrne was conspicuously absent from this year’s Melbourne International Comedy Festival – something he plans to rectify when he hits our shores again with his new show, ‘Special Eye’. “Yeah, I can’t wait to get back there to see you guys – I’m in Edinburgh at the moment and the weather is really bad, like, all of the time here,” Byrne told TE. “I was gutted that I wasn’t able to come down this year but I was filming my sit-com for the BBC. I ended up saying, ‘Can’t I just go down and play a couple of cities?’ I really love it. Coming to Australia is really like a busman’s holiday for me.” Best known for his gloriously unhinged stand-up, Byrne said that the sit-com, ‘Father Figure’ (which he also wrote), would tackle a different kind of mayhem. “You see, I’m also a stay-at-home-dad so I’ve got years of experience in that area,” he said. “The show is about me giving up my job and trying to deal with the kids and obviously all my plans and schemes fall into complete and utter chaos – it’s all a bit f***ing mental.”
Anyone that has seen Byrne in full flight will be well aware that he is not afraid to jump down into the audience and make punters a central part of his act. While Byrne said that this approach has not backfired on him yet, there have been some pretty close calls. “I wouldn’t say backfired, but the first time I was in Australia, I was at the Gala for the Comedy Festival and I brought a guy up onstage and made him get inside a cardboard box,” he explained. “Anyway I was pulling the box along and I ended up hitting the guy, quite hard, on the head with my mic. Luckily everything worked out for the best.” With Australia having a long tradition of welcoming and warming to Irish funny men and women, just what is it about the humour from the Emerald Isle that resonates so well with Aussie audiences? “The British,” Byrne said succinctly. “Both Australians and the Irish are great storytellers and have a bit of a rebellious streak in them, thanks to the British. “Also, I guarantee you that you could walk up to any Australian and they would have a funny story to tell you. “The British tend not to have funny stories and, if they do, I can guarantee that they first heard it from an Australian an Irishman or a Scotsman.” Catch Jason Byrne at the Civic Theatre on Saturday, September 21.
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espite being a self-confessed “hopeless romantic”, Melbourne-via-LA-via-Londonvia-Sydney singer songwriter Aimee Francis’s latest single, ‘Loser’s Game’, takes a decidedly cynical stance on the subject of amour. “Usually when I’m writing, I tend to focus on personal experience,” Francis told TE. “So, this time around I decided to challenge myself and write about what I see in the world and being such a hopeless romantic writing a song that says ‘maybe love is not all green grass and fairy tales’ was quite a challenge.” Francis has certainly crammed a considerable amount into her 23 years such as opening for the likes of Pat Benatar and Steel Panther and plying her brooding rock stylings (think an Antipodean Joan Jett) in venues like The Viper Room and The Whisky a Go Go. “So I left school after year 10 as I wasn’t the most academically-minded person and then I went to music college,” she said. “I started gigging around Melbourne when I was 15, and by 16 I was picked up by management and by the time I was 18,
I was living in Los Angeles, had recorded an album and was living the high-life. “Anyway, it turned out that I was getting pretty severely burnt by my management over there – you know, a lot of manipulation and stuff, so I came back to Australia, got a job and saved and saved then went over to California, came back, moved to London and then moved to Sydney where I’m now based. It has been a pretty crazy ride.” Francis said that while she did experience the less-than-rosy side of the biz while in LA, she said she wouldn’t change a thing as those experiences have made her the artist she is today. “Yeah, I’d say that LA shaped me, not only as an artist but also shaped me from head to toe as a person,” she said. “I was very vulnerable at the time and just went along with pretty much everything – I mean I was told to get braces so I did, I was told to lose 30kgs or LA wouldn’t be the place for me – stuff like that. It has taken me a few years to work out who I am and now, I’m a completely self-managed artist and I feel that there is really nothing stopping me, so I’m really excited about the future.” Catch Aimee Francis at a lunchtime show at the University of Newcastle before she backs up at the Cambridge on Wednesday, September 18.
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Josh Groban and Westlife), first came to prominence after being invited to be a featured singer as part of Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison’s Blues and Soul Revue – a gig that lasted six years, saw Kennedy travel the globe and perform alongside such heavy hitters as Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell. With his star well and truly on the rise after the stint with Van Morrison, Kennedy has been able to parlay that success into a formidable career that has seen him release 10 albums, snag a gig as a vocal coach on series one of ‘The Voice Ireland’ as well as representing his country in the iconic European singing competition, ‘Eurovision’. Catch Brian Kennedy when he plays at Lizotte’s on Tuesday, September 10.
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hen iconic Sydneybased thespian troupe, the Monkey Baa Theatre company, bring their latest production ‘Emily Eyefinger’ to Newcastle, someone in the audience will be the company’s one millionth audience member. For the past 15 years, Monkey Baa has become a national leader in the creation of theatre for young people. From silly tales to tackling serious issues, this is one company that prides itself on taking young people on a journey to inspire the power of imagination and develop a greater understanding of the world they live in. This one is no different.
‘Emily Eyefinger’ is the story of a gifted young girl accepting her differences and finding peace within herself. Born with an extraordinary gift – an eye at the end of her finger – Emily struggles with being different but also discovers that with her third eye she can solve mysteries, see around corners, rescue friends and catch dangerous criminals. As she ponders her unique gift, Emily’s best friend, Malcolm, Great Aunt Olympia and other friends embark on their biggest journey yet – to discover the mystery of the Tomb of Tutenkamouse. Suitable for young people aged between 4 and 10, ‘Emily Eyefinger’ is 55 minutes of pure
enjoyment, silly antics and good old-fashioned fun for the whole family. ‘Emily Eyefinger’ will be on at the Civic Theatre on Monday September 9 at 6.30pm, Tuesday, September 10 at 10.30am and 12.30pm and Wednesday, September 11 at 10.30am and 12.30pm. TE is giving you the chance to win a double pass to see ‘Emily Eyefinger’ at the Civic Theatre on Monday, September 9. To enter, email your name and contact details to editorial@ newcastlepost.com.au with ‘Eyefinger’ in the subject line by no later than 5pm on Friday, September 6. Winners will be notified by phone.
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• Low maintenance villa style home • Ensuite to main bedroom • Big air cond open plan living • Covered patio area • Close to beach, schools and shops View By appointment
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Lenders’ Mortgage Insurance and Fixed Rate loans
Q 13 Middle Street Bed: 3 | Bath: 1 | Car: 1 For Sale: $369,950
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uilt on a 557-square-metre block, this weatherboard and tile house comes equipped with fourteen solar panels on the roof to help reduce your power bills. The house, located in a quiet side street, has three bedrooms, a recently updated kitchen, reverse cycle airconditioning and
polished cypress pine timber floors. The property has a studio off the garage that could be used as a home-office, gym or the perfect man cave. For more information, phone listing agent Troy Duncan at First National Lake Macquarie on 4950 8555. Inspect: By appointment.
: What is Lenders’ Mortgage Insurance (LMI)? A: You will generally be required by your lender to pay for Lenders’ Mortgage Insurance (LMI) if you borrow more than 80 per cent of the value of a property. LMI protects the lender from the risk associated with giving you a loan that is more than 80 per cent of the property’s value. In the event that you default on your mortgage and the proceeds of the sale of your property fail to cover the remaining loan balance, the insurer pays the lender the shortfall. You can have your lender add the LMI fee to your total loan amount or pay it up front. It’s important to know that LMI protects the lender only, not you. It shouldn’t be confused with Income insurance, which replaces income if you’re unable to work, or mortgage protection insurance, which covers your mortgage payments in the case of death, sickness, unemployment or disability.
Q: What are the pros and cons of a fixed rate home loan? A: A fixed rate remains the same for a set term, usually 1-5 years, while the variable rate rises and falls in response to economic conditions that impact lenders, such as changes in the official rate set by the Reserve Bank. You save money if you lock in a low fixed rate and the variable rate rises during the fixed term. Another benefit is that you know exactly how much your mortgage payment will be each month throughout the term, making it easier to budget. The risk is that if the variable rate falls during the fixed term, your repayments will be higher than if you had chosen the variable rate. In that circumstance, most lenders will let you switch to the variable rate; but you may face hefty charges. Borrowers who want to hedge their bets may opt to split their mortgage between fixed rate and variable rate portions.
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Andrew McGrath is Principal of Raine & Horne Blacksmiths
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2002 FORD LASER GLXi KQ
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2003 MAZDA TRIBUTE LIMITED
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$8,750
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$8,700
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$7,700
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Performax International General Manager Glenn Soper said he expected strong demand for the new range, which expands the portfolio of the company’s American sports trucks to three brands. “The Ram has been extremely popular in the United States since it was released earlier this year and our customers have been keenly waiting for the right-hand drive version,” Mr Soper said. “It’s been worth the wait, because the RHD Ram has turned out beautifully, with excellent road manners, performance, comfort and unmatched towing capability for those with big trailers.” Performax International is Australia’s leading independent importer and converter of premium American sports cars and pick-ups.
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oyota is set to launch a facelift LandCruiser Prado range with improved safety features, better third-row seat access and higher interior and exterior specification. The new LandCruiser Prado is scheduled to have its Australian wholesale release in late October. The new Prado has a refreshed exterior and interior, including daytime running lamps on all models. Important safety upgrades across the range will include trailer sway control and emergency brake signal. Trailer sway control gives LandCruiser Prado owners an additional layer of confidence and control when towing.
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ti – awd, leather, elect-Sunroof, cliMate aircond, cruiSe, alloy wheelS, tinted windowS, nudGe bar. JuSt arrived! bd-83-SS
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$16,450
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$12,750
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Extremely rare Sports edition, 5.7 ltr V8, 19” alloys, the 5 sp auto, low kms, full leather, cleanest HSV you’ve ever seen! log book service history.
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ATN-30N
Only 63,400kms, full leather, window tint, rear hard lid, 18 inch alloy wheels, immaculate condition
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COMMUNITY Adamstown Old Blokes: Meet @ The Dungeon, Adamstown Uniting Church, 1st & 3rd Tues 9,30am-12pm. Vic 4957 3888 or John 4943 5316. Adult Literacy Volunteer Tutor Training Course: Glendale and Hamilton TAFE. Phone Janette, Judy or Janet on 49 791 631 or 49 699 461. Aged Care: Waratah Multicultural Centre Based Day Care. Thurs from 10am-2pm Ethnic Communities Council auditorium 2a Platt St Waratah. 4960 8248. Amputees and Associates: Second month, second Tue, 10am Lambton/New Lambton RSL. Robyn 4954 5513. Artists: Professional Artists Studio Trail, last Sun, 11am to 4pm. 4987 7947 or visit artiststudiotrail.com. ARAFMI: Counselling, education and support for families, relatives and friends of people with mental illness. 22 Stewart Ave, Hamilton East. www.arafmihunter.org. 4961 6717 or 4961 2842. Bible study: Non-denominational, Mon, 7.30pm. 4950 6708. Bicycles: Free pushbike parts, help and workshops. Fri and Sat, 9am-5pm, the Newcastle Bike Ecology Centre, 106 Robert St, Islington. 4961 6582. Choir: Lake Singers, each Wed, 7.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, 1st St, Booragul. 4963 2077. Newcastle City Choir, Wed, 7.30pm-9.30pm, Mayfield Uniting Church, Highfield St. 49674401. Choir: Newcastle mental health and well being choir, Under Construction, meet Thurs PRA, 259 King Street Newcastle 2.30pm-4.45pm. Kaz 0437 301 271 or Karen 0421 863 425. Chorus: Honeysuckle Chorus – 4-part harmony singing. Mon 6.30-9pm “The Place” Charlestown Square Community Centre. Lesley 0401 393 366. Craft Morning: Belmont Country Women’s Assoc craft, Tues, 9am-1.30pm, Senior Citizens Hall. Glover St Belmont. Dads in Distress: Call 1300 853 437 or visit www. dadsindistress.asn.au to find your nearest peer support group or local worker. DIDSS Support Group, Wed 7.30pm Tighes Hill School. Domestic Violence Resource Centre: 4927 8529 for information and support. MyTime: Peer support for parents and carers of children under school age with a disability or chronic medical condition. 9890 0113 or 0448 226 410. Newcastle Caravan Club: 4th Tuesday 7pm Wallsend South Public School, Smith Road Elemore Vale. NSW Justices Association: Community desk at Edgeworth town Centre for witnessing and signing documents, 1st Thurs & 3rd sat 10am-12pm. 0416 124 604 or lakemacquarie@ nswja.org.au. Westlakes branch free witnessing and signing documents 1st Saturday 10am-1pm outside Best and Less, Stockland Glendale and Wed & Fri from 10am-1pm at Toronto Courthouse. Meet 2nd Tue Toronto Polyclinic, James St Toronto from 7.30pm. 4959 4325.
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fter a big win over the Brisbane Broncos on Friday night at Suncorp Stadium, the Newcastle Knights remain in seventh spot with just one round to play. The Knights, on 27 points, need to defeat the Parramatta Eels this Sunday afternoon at Hunter Stadium to secure their place in the 2013 final series. There are three teams behind the Knights on 26 points; North Queensland Cowboys, Gold Coast Titans and the New Zealand Warriors, who all play on Saturday and remain in contention to play finals. The Cowboys play the West Tigers at home, the Titans are up against the Melbourne Storm at AAMI Park and the Warriors travel to WIN Stadium to face the St George Illawarra Dragons. A win for any of these three means they move to 28 points, ahead of the Knights before Sunday’s game. If the Knights win on Sunday, they move to 29 points and secure seventh position,
leaving the other three teams fighting for eighth spot. If the Knights lose and either the Cowboys, Titans or the Warriors post a win, the Knights drop out of the eight. Seventh position plays sixth in week one of the finals. Currently the Cronulla Sharks are on 30 points in sixth position, the same points as the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in fifth but they have a superior points difference to Cronulla. The Bulldogs can secure fifth position when they play the Broncos at Suncorp Stadium on Thursday night while the Sharks travel to Canberra Stadium to take on the Raiders on Sunday evening. The teams in the top four have secured their place in the top four but their position could change based on results. The minor premiership is set to be decided on Friday night, when the Rabbitohs and Roosters play at ANZ Stadium. The Knights take on the Eels at Hunter Stadium on Sunday. Kick off is at 3pm.
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essnock-born darts wizard Simon Whitlock was unlucky not to claim a spot in the final of the inaugural Sydney Darts Masters on the weekend, being knocked out in the semi-final by arguably the greatest player to ever pick up a dart, the UK’s Phil “The Power” Taylor. Whitlock roared into the final four in Sydney with a thrilling 8-1 victory over Andy ‘The Hammer’ Hamilton in their quarter-final clash. Whitlock opened the game with a 180, bringing the capacity Luna Park crowd to its feet, and was relentless as he powered into the semis, with Hamilton’s only leg coming as he hit a 180 and finished 84 on the bull for a 12-darter. With fellow Australians Paul Nicholson and Clinton Bridge bowing out in the last eight on Friday night, Whitlock carried the hopes of the host nation on his shoulders going into Saturday’s semi-finals – but unfortunately for Whitlock, ‘The Power’ was in fine form, dashing Australia’s hopes with a sensational 10-6 semifinal win over the world number four. Broken, but not unbowed, Whitlock was philosophical about his match-up with Taylor. “Phil got ahead of me early on in the semifinal and I left myself too much to do,” he said. “I’m proud to have got this far, though, and it’s been an amazing week for me and for darts in Australia. “It’s a great moment for us to have such a big event here in Sydney and hopefully this is just the start of massive things for the sport in Australia.” Taylor averaged 109.42 in his semi-final
Cessnock’s Simon Whitlock, who missed out on a finals spot. Photo: Andrew Fawcett/PDC
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final clash, but the change in pace in the final certainly did not help the Dutchman, who was unable to repeat the feat in the decider.
JJ’s Collections Kevin’s Meats Keyman LiquorLand Made In Paris Millers Fashion Nextra Newsagency + DVD Store Oceanfire Surf Co. Subway Sunpatch Gifts UPROAR
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Smith's Potato Chips, Extra Crunchy Potato Chips or Doritos Corn Chips 175g $1.43 per 100g
MIX & MATCH
Pepsi, Solo, Sunkist or Schweppes Soft Drink, Mineral Water or Mixer Varieties 1.25 Litre $1.00 per litre
Coca-Cola Soft Drink Varieties 15x375ml $2.13 per litre Specials from September 4 to September 10
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