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Blacksmiths Public takes out national prize Page 5 Nurses and midwives protest outside Tim Owen’s office on Friday, demanding better nurse-to-patient ratios
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urses and midwives gathered outside Newcastle MP Tim Owen’s Hunter Street electoral office on Friday in protest of what they call poor nurse-to-patient ratios in regional hospitals across the state. The demonstration was one of more than 40 state-wide organised by the NSW Nurses and Midwives Association (NSWNMA) in response
to the O’Farrell Government’s refusal to extend mandated minimum nurse-to-patient ratios to seriously ill children in paediatric wards and neonatal intensive care units, as well as in community nursing and emergency nursing and critical care areas in rural areas. NSWNMA Newcastle branch president Clare Bolton said patients in rural hospitals are receiving a less care than those in metropolitan areas and that the State Government was refusing to discuss the issue. “What we’re asking for is the same
ratios as all the big city hospitals to be rolled out right across the State. “At the moment if you are in a small hospital in a rural area you get about one to one-and-a-half less nursing hours per patient per day than you do in a big city hospital. “For the safety of our patients, we want the Government to mandate minimum staffing levels.” In response, Mr Owen said ratios did not apply to the NSW Health system and that the current formula allowed for greater staffing flexibility. “The current award – negotiated
by the former Labor Government and honoured by the Coalition – instead agreed on a formula based on ‘nursing hours per patient day’,” he said. “The formula is the same for regional and metro hospitals.... and provides staffing flexibility and therefore services are more closely aligned with patients’ needs.” Mr Owen said his door is always open to listen to the views of his constituents, including health care workers. @amelia_parrott
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hile typing this column on Monday, the news came through that Yothu Yindi frontman, Aboriginal activist and former Australian of the Year, Yunupingu, had passed away from renal failure. He was 56 years of age. There’s an added sadness when you consider this loss in the context of the past fortnight, which has been marred by accusations of racist comments, bullying and thoughtless and cruel remarks made about AFL player Adam Goodes, and the indigenous community more broadly. As the media cycle speeds on and these particular events are yesterday’s news, perhaps Mr Yunupingu’s death will bring the focus back to the very appalling disparity between life expectancies of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people in this country. On a different note, we’re all very excited for our colleague, Tricia Morosin, who with her husband Matt welcomed a healthy and happy little boy into the world last Tuesday. While making an appearance a little earlier than what his mum had planned, little Leo Morosin is doing well – and has been the cause of much distraction at the Post offices. Congratulations, Trish and Matt!
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Lake-side residents air concerns over the handling of sea level planning Amelia Parrott
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ensions between Lake Macquarie Council officers and lake-side property owners reached boiling point at Marks Point Bowling Club last Wednesday night as local residents gathered to air their grievances about Council’s plans to address rising sea levels. Residents heard talks from local real estate agent, John Russell, insurance broker, Ricky Roberts, members from Central Coast group, Coastal Residents Incorporated, as well as Anthony Cox, secretary of the No Carbon Tax Climate Sceptics Party. The floor was then opened up to residents who shared concerns ranging from falling home values, rising insurance premiums and rates, inadequate stormwater drainage and dredging. Mother and son Elaine and John Wolfe are two of around 150 that attended the meeting. Their family has lived in Pelican since at least 1920. Mr Wolfe maintains that no house in Pelican has ever flooded, despite most having a rising sea levels notation in their 149 planning certificate. “I’ve lived in Pelican my whole life... the furthest I’ve seen the water come is half way up the foreshore park and that was once, with a full moon, king tides, torrential rain and the ground already saturated and it wasn’t because of rising sea levels,” he said. Ms Wolfe said having
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a sea level rise notation on the 149 certificate of her Makoro Street property meant she could not possibly find a buyer for her home. “I’m getting old and I would like to move
into assisted living but I can’t sell my home because of this 149 and I won’t see the Council coming to care for me,” she said. Council Sustainability Manager Alice Howe said Council was in the process of
developing its Local Adaptation Plan to manage flood risks and would continue to seek community involvement throughout the process. @amelia_parrott
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Fergusons’s departure signals end of an era
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P Martin Ferguson announced last week that he’s quitting politics after two decades. After the hurley-burley of Question Time, the strawberry blond-haired, no-nonsense, oft-abrupt backbencher got to his feet and dropped a bombshell that came as a shock to many. He’d only been furnishing the backbench since March, when the Kevin Rudd supporter relinquished his Resources ministry after another failed leadership
coup. On Wednesday, he joked that his retirement speech was “his first and last from the backbench”. A Labor man through and through, he served 17 years in the parliament. He was a minister under Hawke, Keating, Rudd and Gillard. He was never too far from Labor, and spent six years as ACTU president before joining politics. Mr Ferguson is seen as an economic rationalist, a political pragmatist and a respected minister. His departure from
politics perhaps signals the end of an era for Labor. There were tears in the chamber from the Labor man as he thanked his staff, the department and his family. Martin Ferguson is the epitome of a career politician. His family have no doubt given way to his ambitions. Politicians cop criticism on a daily basis from all sides – the opposition, media and the public – and much of it is justified and fair. But Martin Ferguson’s departure should cause us to reflect on the often thankless job of our politicians. Long hours away from home and the party is always prioritised
first. Public life is tough and whatever the financial reward there’s every chance the most talented could earn at least double if they went corporate. Over the past few months we’ve lamented the disintegration of parliamentary debate. Last week for just a moment, some class was restored. Tony Abbott came close to tears as he gave genuine thanks to a political foe. Julia Gillard put her differences with Ferguson aside and many broke with protocol in the chamber to line up and just give him a hug or shake his hand.
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Blacksmiths Public wins national award for its sustainability practices Amelia Parrott
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hey may be young but the students at Blacksmiths Public School can teach us all a thing or two about living sustainably. The school was recently declared the winner of the WWF Earth Hour Education Award, a national award that recognises the efforts of schools who are doing their part to tackle environmental issues and promote sustainable living. Students grow organic fruit and vegetables using fertiliser from their compost bin and “worm tea” from their worm farm and monitor waste in their binless playground and in the classroom with their recycling program. The school is fitted out with water tanks, solar panels and a native garden to encourage biodiversity. Students said they loved to eat the fresh produce they produced in their garden. Lake Macquarie Mayor Jodie Harrison presented the school with the award. She said the school was “at the top of the tree” when it came to environmental sustainability and encouraged other schools to consider implementing their own sustainability programs. “A lot of schools do have environmental programs and we do as much as we can to encourage those school through our grants program and through our sustainability partnerships,” she said. “If schools want to start environmental
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programs then we certainly want to help them do that. If a small school like this
one is able to do as many environmental initiatives as it does, then others should
be able to do the same,” she said. @amelia_parrott
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Armed hold-up: Jesmond pub targeted by three men
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olice are appealing for information following the armed robbery of a bowling club at Jesmond over the weekend. At about 12:25am on Sunday, three men wearing balaclavas forced entry into the club on Mordue Parade, which had just closed. The men, armed with a knife, baseball bat and a wooden club, confronted the barman and two patrons as they were about to leave.
The trio then threatened the barman and two patrons, stealing one of the men’s wallets. The men ran to a nearby shopping centre car park where they were chased by a security guard and his dog, but were able to evade capture. Detectives from Newcastle City Local Area Command are investigating the armed robbery and are urging anyone with information to contact police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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they are ever frightened, they should go to one of these places and ask them to call the police. The old yet reliable notion of stranger danger is more relevant than ever today. Re-enforce to children not to talk to people they don’t know and never get into a car with someone they don’t know. If a car stops on the side of the road and your children don’t know the person inside, tell them not to stop and keep going towards a safe place. If your children are scared and can use a phone, teach them to call ‘000’ and tell the police they are scared. Teach your children that if someone tries to grab them, yell out, ‘Go away, I don’t know you’. This lets other people know they have been approached by someone they don’t know and are in danger. Above all else, it is vitally important that if your children tell you they were approached or of any type of suspicious behaviour, contact your local police immediately. The faster a matter is reported to us, the quicker an investigation may commence to capture critical evidence.
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erlin, Nagashima and Sydney all boast a light festival, and now Newcastle is set to join these world cities with the launch of our own light event, City Evolutions, later this month. City Evolutions is an interactive multimedia light display which will see vivid images from Newcastleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history projected onto Watt Street, taking Novocastrians on a journey from the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Awabakal and Worimi roots through to the present day. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Watt Street represents the heart of Newcastle,â&#x20AC;? Jan Ross, Manager of Tourism and Economic Development Services for The City of Newcastle, said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This exciting project enables us to bring this rich history to life, and showcase the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s evolution in a highly innovative and engaging way.â&#x20AC;? The images will be projected onto ten different sites around Watt Street from sunset until 10pm each night, and will evolve over the twelve months of the installation. Residents are also being encouraged to become involved in the project through personal submissions of their own lineages and Newcastle memories. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These unknown nuggets of history and still to be seen images from the past will keep the project fresh, authentic and engaging â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait to learn more about the history of this very significant street,â&#x20AC;? Ms Ross said. City Evolutions is set to launch in Newcastle on June 21.
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eople wanting to learn more about aged care including fees and charges can attend a free seminar in Cardiff this week, presented by the Department of Human Services. Run by independent financial specialists the Financial Information Service, the talk will cover a range of topics including entry into different levels of care, fees and charges, options for your home and pension issues.
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Charlton MP, Greg Combet, said the seminar will be applicable to people in all stages of looking into aged care. “A better understanding of these financial affairs gives people more choices as they approach aged care,” Mr Combet said. The seminar is on at Cardiff RSL Club, 45 Macquarie Road, Cardiff on Wednesday, June 5 from 5.30pm7.30pm. To book a place, call 13 6357.
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t has been identified for a long time that our only landfill site, at Awaba, does not have the capacity to continue to manage our current waste levels. Almost 70 per cent of the waste that goes to landfill is from our city’s household weekly bin collection. Council’s Waste Strategy plans for a sustainable way forward for the management of our city’s waste. Part of this strategy was to design an extension for the landfill site, at Awaba, which was approved by the NSW State Government’s Planning Assessment Commission in May. The expansion project will increase landfill space by 2.5 million tonnes and extend the lifespan of the facility by at least 20 years. With the introduction of the three-bin system and continuous improvements in recycling and green waste, the lifespan could be extended even further. The project will generate 20 full-time equivalent construction jobs and maintain 14 full-time equivalent operational jobs. Like the green waste service, the landfill extension is a significant milestone in the securing the city’s waste management
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Off the table: Marriage equality not on the agenda Amelia Parrott
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he issue of marriage equality was not up for discussion at last week’s Newcastle City Council meeting despite Greens councillor Michael Osborne’s attempts to table a motion that would see Council support it. The motion was one of three Greens motions that were resolved to lie on the table until Council has legislative responsibility after Cr Brad Luke (Liberal) put forward a procedural motion citing that none of the motions related to the
functions of Council – a position that was met with cries of “shame” from the gallery. Brad Luke said the motion was an example of the kind of time wasting Council has come to expect from Cr Osborne. “In the past Cr Osborne has debated the use of free range eggs in Council catering and he looks constantly at coal seam gas, an issue that has nothing to do with local government.” Cr Osborne called Cr Luke’s position “conservative scaremongering.” “It doesn’t take much time or money to write a letter to a State or Federal member and send it off – you would still have funds for footpaths,” he said.
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ouncil’s latest quarter financial report, measuring the budget against forecast figures is out. This quarter saw a $393,000 improvement, reducing the 2012/2013 deficit. Cost savings, improved returns through commercial businesses, and the hard work of staff are starting to turn things around. A slowdown in income from development assessments and lower than anticipated swimming pool income marginally offset these better than anticipated results. The picture should continue to brighten with Council deciding to demolish and sell the former TPI House at 231 King Street, Newcastle as well as the sale of two vacant lots of operational
land, 29 and 31 Laman Street, Newcastle. The land in Laman Street was purchased in the 70s for possible road extensions, but as this didn’t happen Council will sell the land to benefit the entire city with the revenue generated used for addressing the city’s infrastructure backlog. Across Civic Park on the corner of Auckland and King Streets is TPI House which has termite damage and is no longer safe for occupation. Council has resolved to lodge a development application for the demolition of the building. Council has to undertake significant reform if it is to get back into surplus. View the the 2013-2017 draft Delivery Plan until today, Wednesday 5 June.
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gain autographs in the change rooms post-game. “This is a chance of a lifetime for any Knights fan and truly a money can’t buy experience which has been kindly donated by the Newcastle Knights,” Fit Ladies’ Jess Ware said. The item will be on ebay for 10 days from today (Wednesday, June 5).
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ederal MP Jill Hall is encouraging residents who want to be part of a working group to help support people who have been affected by past forced adoption practices to register their interest. “It has been a long an emotional journey for the thousands of women, children and families affected by forced adoption,” the Shortland MP said. “We need to deliver the best possible support for those impacted by these practices. “Local people can get involved and contribute their ideas and viewpoints with expressions of interest open [now].” The establishment of the Past Forced Adoptions Implementation Working Group follows the National Apology for Forced Adoptions, which took place on March 21 this year. The Government’s response to the recommendations of the Senate Inquiry Report into Former Forced Adoption Policies and Practices formed part of the national apology. The response also includes the establishment of a forum for mothers, fathers, adult adoptees and others who have been affected by the historic practice to provide advice to Government about how best to meet the needs of those affected. The invitation to submit an Expression of Interest for membership of the Past Forced Adoptions Implementation Working Group is available at www. fahcsia.gov.au. Submissions will close at 5pm on June 10, 2013.
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ewcastle MP Tim Owen has commended licensees for recording impressive reductions in violent incidents on their premises. Mr Owen said the latest Round 9 NSW violent venues list has seen three venues removed from the list after falls in their incident rates. “I commend the three Newcastle licensed venues – Argyle House (formerly Fanny’s), King Street Hotel, and MJ Finnegans – for being removed from the violent venues list after recording impressive reductions in the numbers of violent incidents...in 2012. “This is a credit to the licensees, their staff and patrons, but particularly the efforts of the Newcastle LAC, who have worked closely with the venues. Argyle House recorded 11 incidents last year, representing a 60.7 per cent reduction on the previous list published in December, while King Street Hotel recorded 11 incidents in the latest list, representing a 31.3 per cent reduction and MJ Finnegans recorded just seven incidents in the latest list, representing a 66.7 per cent reduction. There is now only one Newcastle venue, The Kent Hotel in Hamilton, still on the list.
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“The workers also see the importance of sharing their story with visitors to the area and have developed a flyer about the program to give to interested members of the public,” Mr Whaleboat said. CMA’s Catchment Officer – Coast and Marine, Hayley Leczkowski, said the workers are also trained to survey and record what they collect by completing data sheets developed by Tangaroa Blue, a registered charity focused on improving the health of marine environments. “The key to a more meaningful and useful litter clean up is to keep data on what is collected and Tangaroa Blue has devised clear and simple data collection sheets that can be completed by the teams,” Mrs Leczkowski said. “Data is then loaded into the Australian Marine Debris Initiative’s database which is used to monitor what is being collected in a particular area and potentially track its origin.”
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ith no shortage of special events on, as well as the usual range of fantastic activities and places to visit, locals know that the Hunter is place to be this Queen’s birthday long weekend. But Newcastle is also set to be a popular holiday spot for out of towners, with travel website Wotif confirming that accommodation bookings are up by 44 per cent compared to this time last year. For sports fans, it’s the ultimate weekend, as the Knights play at home against St George Illawarra at Hunter Stadium on Saturday night. The main event kicks off at 5.30pm. The footy fun continues on Tuesday, June 11 when the touring British and Irish Lions play some of NSW and Queensland’s best rugby players, fresh from their crushing victory over the Barbarians in Hong Kong over the weekend. If you love a laugh, then the Melbourne International Comedy Festival is also headed to Newcastle for the long weekend, which is set to attract local crowds and those from farther afield. Peformances are on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, so head to the Civic Theatre’s website for more info and tickets. There’s also exhibitions, plenty of
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Get moving and help others
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e all know being healthy involves movement and many people enjoy moving so much they motivate others to get moving, too. If you have ever thought of doing your bit to get kids up and moving? There is a great government website you should check out: www.ausport.gov.au. It’s about a national project that gets kids exercising. Around Australia, 150,000 kids have been jumping, throwing, catching, running, dancing, swimming, cycling, climbing, kicking, rowing, skiing and somersaulting thanks to the Active Afterschool Communities program. The Australian Sports Commission’s Active After-school Communities (AASC) program aims to engage traditionally nonactive primary school-aged children by providing free sport and other structured physical activity programs in the afterschool timeslot at over 3,200 schools and out of school hours care services. The AASC program has already trained over 30,000 community coaches who run a huge variety of activity programs across the country. These coaches are students, club coaches, teachers, parents, brothers,
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oodbye summer skin, it was nice knowing you. Hopefully we can be reunited in a few months but until then, I guess I will have to welcome back my pale winter skin... It’s funny how getting a tan is so unhealthy. I have always thought that people with a tan look healthier, have better looking skin and have a certain ‘glow’ that they carry with them. Maybe a tan is associated with good health because pale skin is often a sign of illness or perhaps it is just because everyone feels better when the sun is out? Either way, despite the obvious risks of skin cancer and early aging that comes with a tan, there is nothing nicer than having that summer glow. If only there was a way to have a healthy summer glow, risk free, all year round – Oh wait! There is! Time to thank the beauty gods (or a man in a lab-coat somewhere) for inventing the fake tan for giving us beautiful, healthy looking skin, without sun damage, all year round. We no longer have to venture to a salon or a beautician; we can apply a fake tan (and a good one at that) at our own homes,
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ast week I was proud to speak at the opening of ‘headspace’ Newcastle, a youth-focused centre located on Hunter Street next to the TAFE building, which aims to better connect young people with the services they need. The network of headspace centres located all around the country offer a one-stop-shop for young people in need of support for general and mental health and education and employment assistance. Within these centres, young people aged 12-25 are able to connect with youth workers, psychologists, GPs and others. While headspace Newcastle will provide a range of services, a key focus will be adolescent mental health. One in four people will have mental health issues during their life. The majority of these issues will first present themselves during adolescence. In recent years, the public discussion of mental health issues has changed dramatically. It was not so long ago that poor mental health was seen as a weakness, or something to be ashamed of. In a culture that does not discuss mental health well, it is difficult to find and access treatment.
It has been through the tireless work of mental health advocates, as well as high-profile disclosures from celebrities, sportspeople and politicians, that we have moved to a point where discussing mental health is no longer taboo. This change in attitudes has made accessing high quality services much easier. Changing attitudes have also allowed policy makers to change the way these services are delivered. The headspace style of delivery recognises that an individual’s health should be based on more than just their physical wellbeing. Any young person experiencing mental health issues is likely to also have difficulties with education, employment, family conflict or other health issues. By bringing a range of health services together into one building, the headspace model reduces the barriers for young people to access treatment. I wish headspace Newcastle the very best of luck in achieving their important goals. The success of this initiative will improve the quality of countless lives. If you (or someone you know) needs urgent help, contact Life Line on 13 11 14 or the Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800.
Declan Clausen is the 2013 Newcastle City Young Citizen of the Year. He currently studies environmental engineering and science at the University of Newcastle. Twitter: @DeclanClausen
Wrestling with Writing
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eople tend to panic when faced with the task of writing extended pieces and essays. I’m telling you today: don’t! Writing well and at length is no more challenging than having a conversation or debate about a favourite topic or view. The key is having something to say and spending the short time planning how you will communicate it. Decide first what it is that you want to say. Once you have this, think of three to five key reasons why you have the view point you do. This applies to a report, an opinion, or a factual account. In your opening paragraph, explain what your topic is and summarise the reasons you will use to support your position or information. Following from this, each reason should have a separate paragraph. Make a statement in one sentence. Then give an example that proves that statement. Finally, in a following sentence or two, explain why your example supports your statement. Then, all you need to do is repeat these
steps for each reason. In your closing paragraph, once again summarise the reasons you have given and how they match with your initial idea. This principle applies no matter the length of your writing. The more reasons and thus paragraphs you have, the longer the piece of writing. Great examples of good writing using this formula are in this very newspaper. By reading more, we will also write better. If you still have that ‘mental block’ of actually choosing the words, then try recording a spoken version of your ideas and then copy the words on paper that you listen back to. Many people find they can explain something more easily in spoken words than if they are trying to write it down. By breaking down 1,000 words into small sections of 200 words, it makes an extended piece of writing manageable for an 8-year-old or a 50-year-old. Like anything in life, it’s good to remember that the more we practice, the better we will become. Writing an extended-form piece is not difficult; it just takes practice and can even be fun!
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The sun-smart message is often neglected during the winter. Winter may prove to be the best time for a full skin check. As most people are covered up during the winter months, this minimises sun exposure to skin lesions and moles. This can allow for better dermoscopy viewing (a distinct magnifying light, which allows a doctor to closely examine spots on the skin). Remember to protect your skin this winter by applying 50+ sunscreen to exposed areas of skin. If you notice a spot on the skin that looks different from the others or is changing, bleeding or itchy, it should be examined by a doctor.
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Property and family issues will be playing a huge part in your life. You may be in the throes of planning some changes to your existing home, a move or the purchase of an investment property; either way you will be excited about the prospect of having something new to challenge you. Opening up your home to friends and family will be rather enjoyable, perhaps you’re doing lots of entertaining or having people stay.
TAURUS
april 21 to may 21
You have a rather hectic schedule ahead of you, which will involve several short trips, returning heaps of emails and dealing with a non-stop ringing phone or mobile. The next few weeks is an excellent time to challenge yourself mentally as you will enjoy exercising your mind and time spent in stimulating company will make you come alive. This is the ideal time to address an issue with a loved one, which has become a no-go zone.
GEMINI
may 22 to june 21
The next few weeks is an ideal time to talk to your accountant or bank manager about improving your finances and consolidating your position for future growth. Golden opportunities are bound to present themselves to improve your cash flow and whatever you do, don’t look a gift horse in the mouth. Chances like these don’t always come around, so don’t let them slip through your fingers. Be open to all new opportunities even if it means compromises.
CANCER
june 22 to july 22
Mercury is moving through Cancer making you very goal orientated and fuelling your ambition to get to the top. You’re determined to be noticed, and you’ll do whatever you can to achieve your dreams. This is a very good time to sell your ideas because you are at your most charming and disarming. Don’t underestimate yourself as you are more talented than you give yourself credit for. Other will give you the respect you deserve.
LEO
july 23 to august 23
You need to draw on your intuition and instincts rather than try and work things out rationally. You may also feel like spending more time alone, especially if you have a relationship issue to work out or your energy levels are low and need recharging. Use this quiet time to find out more about yourself and any hidden agendas or motivations that you might have. Walks by the sea, listening to music and any kind of therapeutic activity will uplift you.
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Mercury will be moving through the area of your chart devoted to team effort, friends, and acquaintances, so you can confidently look forward to lots of good advice and support. Hopefully you are not too proud to accept the counsel of others and will take it in the spirit in which it is given. If you work as part of a team you’ll be in your element as this is definitely a time for co-operation and finding the optimum ways of motivating everyone.
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September 24 to OctOBER 23
The focus is on partnerships and relationships, therefore you need to take on board the fact that you won’t have everything on your own terms. There’s absolutely no point in digging your heels in if you have a difference of opinion with others, as this will only make things more difficult. You’ll stand a much better chance of things going your way if you’re willing to listen to what others have to say and try to accommodate some of their wishes.
SCORPIO
OCTOBER 24 to NOVEMBER 22
Mercury is moving through the area of your chart devoted to foreign affairs, further education, legal matters and personal beliefs, so all kinds of interesting developments in these areas are likely. Be open-minded to new things and willing to learn at this time and you won’t regret it. Make yourself popular by being warm and friendly and showing just how personable you really are. You have a lust for adventure, making this the ideal time to travel.
SAGITTARIUS
november 23 to december 21
Relationships receive a huge boost and they’ll benefit in more ways than one from the current planetary setup. Getting on with others, especially those younger than you or who have a youthful outlook, will be effortless. On the professional front, you can look forward to greater co-operation between you and others, which is good news if you’re working as part of a team. You’re certainly feeling highly passionate and amorous.
CAPRICORN
DECEMBER 22 to JANUARY 20
With so much activity in your partnership sign you’ll be looking good, feeling good and ready to explore new possibilities. You can finally push forward with all that is important to you, but that doesn’t mean you have carte blanche to be selfish, but from here on in you have a chance to be more in control of your emotions and your life. You are certainly going to be irresistible, so why not let your hair down, put on your most seductive outfit and go out.
AQUARIUS
JANUARY 21 TO february 19
You’re feeling revved up and energised, ready to throw yourself into whatever comes along. Someone close to you could call on your help, in which case you’ll be only too happy to give them a hand. Being productive and of service will make you feel good about yourself, so go all out to make yourself available. Your powers of concentration are in top form and you’re able to easily switch off from what’s happening around you and focus on the job at hand.
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here are some alarming statistics regarding men’s health. More than 40 per cent of Australian men over 40 suffer a serious health problem. Men under 75 years of age are almost three-times more likely to die from so-called cardiovascular disease than women in the same age group; and, in men, alcohol misuse results in about 3,000 deaths and 65,000 hospitalisations every year. According to the Men’s Health Australia website, compared with women, Australian men of all ages are less healthy and, therefore, do not enjoy as good a quality of life as they should. All chronic conditions such as obesity, cancer, diabetes and heart disease occur more frequently in men. In the past hundred years things have improved.
A male born in 2010 can expect to live 24 years longer than one born in 1901; but still the life expectancy of men is nearly five years less than that of women. It probably comes as no surprise to learn that men generally indulge in more risky behaviour than do women; and this behaviour pattern has been the case for many centuries. Men also are less inclined to visit the doctor, both when they are ill, or just to have a regular check-up. A series of men’s health fact cards is available from all pharmacies around Australia providing the Self Care health information. For the nearest location, call the Pharmaceutical Society (PSA) on 1300 369 772 or log on to the PSA website at www.psa.org.au. Click on ‘Self Care’, then ‘Use the Self Care Pharmacy Finder’.
Anthony Piggott is a pharmacist and proprietor of Piggott’s pharmacies at Blackbutt, Hamilton and Hamilton South.
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am not sure if you have all been following the controversy surrounding the ‘makeover’ of Disney character Merida from Brave. I have been keeping a close eye on it and a petition by website, A Mighty Girl, called ‘Keep Merida Brave’. As I understand, the controversy began when a redesigned image of Merida was released for her induction into the Disney Princess collection. The makeover is a little shocking – it’s like seeing a family friend’s daughter for the first time in years. All of a sudden she isn’t a girl anymore. It is fascinating to see just how much of an impact this image has had on parents across the globe. In a Babble Post by blogger and editor-in-chief of Disney Interactive, Catherine Connors, she writes: “That image doesn’t represent a ‘new’ Merida replacing an ‘old’ Merida: it’s just another iteration of Merida, who is much, much more than just red curls and a green dress. “The gussied-up Merida on the coronation invitation is Merida gussied up for one of the most important events of her princess career. That she’s a little more sparkly for the party is not a heresy against her independent and spirited self – I consider myself independent and spirited, and I wore the sparkliest gown that I could find when I got married, because of course I did ...” It is debatable whether this is damage control in motion however, in some respects Connors is right. All little girls are fascinated by Disney princesses
from Mulan, who is strong and loves to explore, to Belle, who is caring and compassionate. Children emulate different characters in imaginative play. Right now my two-year-old daughter loves Cinderella, all from an episode of Princess Sofia on Disney Junior where Cinderella comes in for less than three minutes to help Sofia reconnect with her step sister. Tomorrow she will be fast like Sonic the Hedgehog. And for every princess there is a superhero, from Batman through to Spiderman. I remember a similar controversy back in 2009 when Mattel and Nickelodeon revealed the ‘tween’ Dora the Explorer. The misconception was that she was replacing the well-known Dora the Explorer character. As it transpired, Dora’s Explorer Girls was targeted to 5-8 year old girls and allowed the Dora we know and love to grow with our children. Whether it is what you look like day to day or the fact that occasionally we dress up for a party, we are still the same person with the same values. It is my belief that children focus on their hero’s character, be it strength, and justice or being confidant and compassionate and that is what we need to encourage in our children. So what do you think? You can view the Keep Merida Brave petition at: www.amightygirl.com/keepmeridabrave/takeaction.
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his might seem like a nobrainer, but making sure your processes are really working and are as efficient as possible will help you make the most of any future improvements. If you’re thinking of introducing new technology or systems, get the most out of your investment by ensuring you have a solid, efficient foundation. In business we spend a lot of our time wanting to do more with less. That is less money, less time, less staff, less resources and less risk. Implementing good systems into your business will allow you to do more with less. You and your staff will get more things done with less effort. Every business has systems, however a successful business has well-defined, formal systems that are documented and implemented on a day-to-day basis. The first step is to identify your Key Business Areas and perform an audit on each of these areas. Flow chart the current processes and critically review each step to ensure it is adding value to the final outcome or output and it is performed in
the most efficient way utilising the latest technology. Think innovatively and focus on the desired outcome or output in line with your Business Strategy and Plan. Critically evaluating each key business area will highlight those areas that need improved or new systems. Documentation and Implementation is then your priority. A Business franchising model is based on well documented systems that have been tried and tested. The strength of the systems and brand are reflected in the strength of the franchise. Well-defined, formal and documented business systems will lead to increased profit, greater time efficiency, increased productivity and business growth all with less stress. Regular and ongoing review of your business systems will ensure you stay ahead of the pack. If you need any assistance in reviewing or setting up your systems at little or no cost through the Small Biz Connect Program funded by the NSW Government, call The Business centre on 4925 7700 or email info@businesscentre.com.au for assistance.
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here was good news late last month for many businesses with the Reserve Bank (RBA) cutting interest rates by 0.25 per cent or 25 basis points to historic lows. Some lenders cut rates by more than the RBA. For those with debt finance, such as business loans, or overdrafts or lines of credit, the cut means lower repayments or the ability to pay off the loan faster. For those who are looking to borrow to establish or expand a business, the rate cut is also good news. The money you need has become cheaper in effect. It makes it easier for businesses to invest and employ more people or make some profit and keep people employed. The other reason why the Reserve Bank sought to cut interest rates was to put downward pressure on the Australian dollar. While the high value of our currency is good news for people buying imported goods and those travelling overseas for
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hile the likes of ‘Pulp Fiction’ and ‘Reservoir Dogs’ are regarded as classics of modern cinema, the latest outing from one of the only true auteurs still working in Hollywood, Quentin Tarantino, is the culmination, both in narrative and stylistically, of everything he had been working toward thus far. Billed by Tarantino as a “southern”, ‘Django Unchained’ is set in America’s deep south, post-Civil War and tells the story of the slave Django (Jamie Foxx) whose freedom is bought by former dentist turned bounty hunter Dr Schultz King (an Oscar-winning performance form Christoph Waltz). King makes Django his deputy bounty hunter while promising to help find Django’s wife Broomhilda, who is in the clutches of the vicious plantation owner Calvin Candie (Leonardo DiCaprio). ‘Django Unchained’ is essential viewing for Tarantino fans and fans of quality cinema all round.
fter making somewhat of a successful comeback with the album ‘Black Gives Way to Blue’ in 2009, Seattle sludge-rockers Alice In Chains have proved, yet again, with this release that they still have some semblance of brilliance they possessed in the 90s when Layne Stayley was still alive. This time around, there’s no denying that Alice In Chains aren’t trying to break much new ground – the same dark lyrics, sludgy guitars and thumping rhythm section is still here, yet there is enough going on to make it relevant and not just a lame parody. While the tracks ‘Voices’ and ‘Hollow’ harken back to Alice’s good old days, they really start to put a new and catchier spin on things with the tracks ‘Low Ceiling’ and ‘Breath on a Window’. While not as accomplished as their 1992 set ‘Dirt’, ‘The Devil Left Dinosaurs Here’ still has enough going for it for long-time fans.
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isa Williams has spoken with the likes of Marilyn Monroe, Ray Charles, Natalie Wood and even Diana, Princess of Wales – all after their deaths, that is. With more than 180,000 fans on Facebook and millions of devoted followers across Europe, America and here at home, Williams is one of the world’s most popular psychic mediums. After sell out Australian tours in 2009 and 2011, Williams will return to Aussie shores once again this month for a series of shows that the clairvoyant said will offer ticketholders both comic relief and closure. But the journey to the top has not always been easy for the Brit, as Williams tells TE. Psychic ability and mediumship runs in Williams’ family. The granddaughter of renowned British medium, Frances Glazebrook, Williams’ ability surfaced at a young age. “I was a kid and really it was kind of weird, I would get these visions and stuff would come to me and I had no idea what it was all about quite frankly,” Williams said. “I’m talking probably three or fouryears-old and that’s when my parents really stared to notice it and think, ‘This is a bit weird,’ because you know, it’s not normal, but for me it was. “I was seeing things and hands and faces coming out of the walls and hearing voices and all of that stuff and my parents branded me with the whole, overactive imagination.” Williams gave her first reading at age
20 and, 10 years later, she found herself reading for a senior staff member of American TV host and media mogul Merv Griffin, who helped Williams launch her successful Lifetime network television series, ‘Lisa Williams: Life Among the Dead.’ But despite family ties and television success, Williams says her ability was not always easily accepted by those closest to her. “My close family did have a problem with [my ability],” Williams explained. “Certainly dad, and that was tough for him, it really was. “My dad had a big problem with it but my brother had a problem as well for a while. “In the early days it wasn’t really tough for me because I was like, ‘Everyone sees dead people’, but I think it was as I was getting older that it was much harder for me and the only reason is that I wanted so desperately to prove myself and quite frankly, I then had to realise, well, I don’t need to...and I started to take that attitude...” Having proven herself to her critics – both in her family and out – Williams is bringing her ‘Messages from Beyond’ show to the Civic Theatre at the end of the month and despite the seemingly heavy subject matter, she assures us the show will be a lot of fun. “They’re your spirits, they tell fun stories and they drop you in it,” says Williams. “I do have a lot of fun and I always say that it can be very comical but it can also give a lot of healing and a lot of comfort to people and a lot of closure as well.” Catch Lisa Williams at the Civic Theatre on Monday, June 24.
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o paraphrase Jim Morrison, there’s the blues and there’s rock ‘n’ roll and in between there’s Catfish
Soup. Catfish Soup is a Newcastle band that – just like the late Kurt Cobain – firmly believes “the worst crime is faking it”. Catfish Soup have focused that vitality in the 10 original tracks on their recently released, self-titled debut album. Now they’ve embarked on a mission to spread the word according to Billy Gibbons – “turn on, tune up, rock out”. Check them out at Murray’s Brewery on Sunday, June 9.
leaving her career in mental health to pursue a music career full time, turned to crowdfunding site pozible to help fund part of the album’s production and she said she was overwhelmed with the response. “It really was amazing – I was almost not going to do it because I just wasn’t sure who was out there, but people were
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t may have been a long time coming but Newcastle singer-songwriter Amy Vee’s debut solo album is definitely worth the wait, as punters are sure to discover when she launches the subtle and enchanting indie-folk of ‘Fits and Starts’ at Lizotte’s tomorrow night. “It really has been a long time coming – we started recording it around mid last year so it’s really exciting to see it finally out there,” Vee told TE Vee said the album’s title, which came from a track in the set, was an allegory of how she approached the songwriting in the lead up to and during the recording sessions. “I think a good record is one that captures a moment in time of the artist and so a lot of the record is me discovering who I am as an artist,” she said. “The tile of the song, which I used for the album, is actually an analogy of how the album came together. A lot of the songs sprang up from touring experiences, some were road tested and it was the first time, with a couple of them,
just coming out of the woodwork which was just so humbling. It was a great way to connect with the audience and also for the audience to feel like they were part of the process, which they definitely were – I hope they all feel like VIPs.” Catch Amy Vee when she launches ‘Fits and Starts’ at Lizotte’s Lambton on Thursday, June 6.
that I was able to write so quickly – the process was all about fits and starts.” Vee reunited with Newcastle-based producer Gareth Hudson (The Seabellies, Riley and Donna), who helmed her delicate and heartfelt 2010 EP ‘Sleeping Dogs Lie’, and she said the sense of familiarity made the oft arduous process of recording that much easier. “I think it would’ve been a completely different album if it was produced by someone else,” she said. “I worked with Gareth on the EP and we have such a great partnership – he totally gets where I’m coming from, even when I’m having trouble expressing ideas. “We talked quite a bit in pre-production about what I wanted to get out of the album, so there was that focus going in and also Gareth just loves getting into the studio – he’s a bit of a genius actually.” Vee, who took the massive risk of
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orn out of an intense love of rhythm, Chester Darvey is one drummer – Jae Nelson and one DJ – Matteo Verde, who will make you dance harder than you ever have. Bridging the divide between live bands and DJs, Chester Darvey will have your undivided attention from the first note to the last. Matteo’s love of music first manifested itself when he DJ-ed for his HSC music performance and achieved a score in the top 10 per cent of the state. He also has a wealth of stage experience well beyond his years. Nelson has been an active member of the Newcastle scene for several years, appeared on the Big Day Out stage as well as grabbing support slots with some of Australia’s most-loved bands. One thing’s for sure, you can expect a high-energy, raise the roof performance from these guys. Check out Chester Darvey when they play at the Queens Wharf Brewery on Sunday, June 9.
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fter being named the Toyota Starmaker winner for 2012, Newcastle singer-songwriter Bob Corbett has wasted no time in capitalising on the success. Rather than resting on his laurels and relying on the glory that such a competition brings, Corbett, along with his Roo Grass Band, have been hitting the road like nobody’s business – preaching the unpretentious and undeniably catchy Bob Corbett and the Roo Grass Band gospel. After picking up an impressive three Golden Guitar nominations in Tamworth this year, Corbett and band will be playing at the Blue Water Country Music Festival at Nelson Bay this weekend and the affable songwriter told TE that playing in front of a home crowd was always a proposition he relished. “We just love being able to get back here and play locally,” he said. “But, to be honest, the most exciting thing about this show is that we’re able to be able to put on a show for free – we’re really excited about that. The show will be a full band thing and while around three-quarters of the show is planned the rest will be totally spontaneous. That’s what drives us as a band – the spontaneity.” Aside from the upcoming Nelson Bay show, Corbett and the Roo Grass Band are currently smack bang in the middle of a mammoth national tour that kicked off in February and wraps up in November – phew!
Dubbed the ‘Lucky Country Hall Tour’, the mammoth run of dates is unique in that, instead of playing the usual pubs and clubs that make up the Aussie touring circuit, the band is playing halls in regional and rural communities across Australia. “The whole idea came to me a couple of years ago when I did a tour with Bruce Mathiske and there were a lot of old halls and theatres on that run – I kind of had a lightbulb moment,” he said. “It also harkens back to that old school, Slim Dusty-type touring model – you know going to these old halls, setting up the chairs, with people making sandwiches and cups of tea. It’s a real family-oriented affair.” Corbett added that playing in these old halls can have certain technological advantages. “There have been some places we’ve played where the acoustics have been so good that we haven’t even had to take the PA out of the car,” he said. “There have even been shows where we have been able to experiment with surround sound, having each member play in a corner of the room, not pinned to any mics – the sound was just beautiful.” Catch Bob Corbett and the Roo Grass Band when they play at West Diggers, Nelson Bay as part of the Blue Water Country Music Festival on Friday, June 7, from 7.30pm. Entry is free. For more information on the complete lineup, visit bluewatercountrymusic. com.au. Bob will also be bringing the Lucky Country Hall Tour to the Wollombi Community Hall on Friday, July 5.
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ince releasing their statement-of-intent EP, the ominously titled ‘This Hole Isn’t Deep Enough for the Twelve of You’, Sydney-based deathcore band Thy Art Is Murder have been bludgeoning punters ears with their unrelenting and uncompromising brand of extreme metal. It seems the world is now catching up with what Aussie metalheads have known for some time – that these guys are the real deal. Their latest album ‘Hate’ debuted at number 35 on the ARIA charts and number 2 on the US metal iTunes charts. If that wasn’t enough, the band recently inked a deal with metal giant Nuclear Blast for distribution of the album globally. Now, after a successful UK and European tour, the band are set to kick off their ‘Hate Across Australia’ tour and front man CJ McMahon said he couldn’t wait to get the show on the road. “Yeah man, we’re all really pumped,” he told TE. “We fly out tomorrow so we’re just getting everything ready – it’s going to be a blast.” For those in the know, Thy Art Is Murder have always erred on the more extreme side of metal, yet their latest album pushes those boundaries even further with an even more extreme death metal sound that is tempered with a hardcore sensibility. McMahon said the intention, going into the studio to record the album, was always to surpass
the sonic slaughter that they dished up on their 2010 set ‘Aversions’, but it was the inclusion of US producer Will Putney (Miss May I, Fit For An Autopsy, Suicide Silence) behind the desks that really pushed the album over the edge. “Sean [Delander – bass] and Tom [Brown – guitar] basically wrote the album with the idea that we wanted it to be the best and heaviest thing we’ve done,” he said. “Then we headed over to New York to record and, basically, Will took what we gave him and multiplied it by a million. “He’s just the man – he’s got such great vision and we’re so lucky to have found a producer that we want to work with on all of our albums.” With the deal with Nuclear Blast squared away [the label giant actually approached the band], things definitely seem on the up and up for Thy Art Is Murder. After the Oz tour, the band will jet over to the UK for the Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards, where they are nominated in the best new band category before they head to the States to join the mammoth Summer Slaughter tour alongside the likes of Dillinger Escape Plan, Norma Jean and Animals as Leaders. “Yeah, man, we’ve got heaps going on at the moment – we just can’t wait to get out there and f***ing smash it.” Catch Thy Art Is Murder when they play at the Cambridge Hotel on Sunday, June 9 alongside San Diego’s Cattle Decapitation, Melbourne metalers King Parrot and Brisbane six-piece, Aversions Crown.
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“From what I’ve heard, the show is doing really well down there – I was supposed to come out for Supernova last year but scheduling prevented it so I’m really excited about this one. Colin [Morgan – Merlin] has been, and he assures me that it’s crazy down there, so I can’t wait.” Young, who started his acting career as a five-year-old playing a donkey in a school nativity play, said being able to play a Knight of Camelot was essentially a dream come true. “It literally is a dream come true,” he enthused. “I mean, basically my job on ‘Merlin’ was to sit on a horse and have sword fights and I was so desperate to do exactly that as a child. “It’s funny because I brought my fouryear-old nephew to the set one day and we gave him a cape and a sword and you could just see the excitement in his eyes – I think it’s universal.” For Young, the popularity of the show comes down, largely, to the subject matter and the relatability of the title character. “It really is a classic story and if you don’t know it in depth, everyone is still familiar with the sysmbolism of King Arthur, the sword in the stone and Camelot,” he said. “Also, Merlin is just so relatable. He speaks to so many people who may feel a little alienated.” The Supernova Pop Culture Expo will be on at Sydney Showground from June 21 to June 23. For a complete list of talent and ticket information, visit supernova.com.au.
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on the Sunshine Coast that sold out which is very encouraging.” Bowen, who relied largely on session musicians to help bring his vision to life, also turned to crowdfunding website pozible to help fund the EP’s production. “It was very encouraging to see so many people help out with the campaign – it was quite nerve racking though as I was a bit unsure if there would be anyone out there willing to help out, but I made a promise to myself that I would not put in any extra funds in myself. “If the campaign didn’t reach the $4,000 target then, no project.” While Bowen said the prospects of heading out under his own name was a little daunting at first, he said he felt a lot more creative freedom going it alone. “I’d say it feels a lot more free – it was very daunting at first, though, mainly because I was quite nervous about the songwriting aspect, but I think I’m over it now.” Alex Bowen plays at the Cambridge Hotel on Saturday, June 8 with Galleri.
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n the wake of the recent fire at the Morrow Park Bowling Club, and in a testament to the community spirit in the region, a slew of Newcastle and Sydney performers took to the stage at the Sydney Junction Hotel last week to raise more than $1,000 to help get the residents of the iconic arts hub back on their feet. Organised by Joanna Leigh of Creative Jam Productions, the fundraiser saw the likes of Grace Turner, Empty Pockets, Di Drew and Kieran Ryan Colton and James McKendrey of Sydney outfit Takadimi take to the stage for the venue’s Open Mic night on Thursday and their Sunday sessions, waiving their performance fee. In addition, Some Chick with a Ukulele, Anousha Victoire and Zackari Watt and designer Black Sparrow also donated previous fees and punters over the two nights contributed $500 to the cause. “Morrow Park wasn’t just a building or an old bowling club – it was a creative community,” Leigh said. “I wanted to do something practical to help residents and artists who’d lost so much and ensure the Newcastle arts community has every opportunity to rebuild and recover.”
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Leigh said the bowling club held a special place in her heart as, herself a performer, she had played some of her earliest gigs at the venue way back when it was known as Salarium Space. She added that the outpouring of support form local musos showed just how much the space meant to the Newcastle creative community. “These fundraisers show the Novocastrian spirit of supporting the arts and each other through adversity is alive and well,” she said. “The evenings were full of heartfelt tributes and spontaneous collaborations such as Alex Martin’s slam poetry odes to the Morrow accompanied by the jazz improvisation from members of Takadimi, which embodied the creative spirit of the Morrow.” Bowling club leaseholder and one of its custodians, Zackari Watt, said he was overwhelmed with the community’s response in the wake of the tragedy. “The community response as a whole has been profoundly touching,” he said. “The reinvigoration of the Newcastle arts community almost makes it worth everything I have lost personally,” he said. “The positive power of the community response is what is keeping those who lost everything afloat.”
f you like your blues low down and dirty, then you’d definitely do well to get on down to the Beaches Hotel this weekend to catch Newcastle’s newest blues dogs, The Dirty Boots, in action. With a ton of musical experience in various bands over the years, The Dirty Boots promise to unleash a heady brand of rockin’ swampy blues when they take to the stage for the very first time. The four-piece have a repertoire of rocking originals that is complimented by a selection of dirt bustin’ covers
from the likes of Beasts of Bourbon, Tom Waits, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Tony Joe White, Howlin Wolf, Sonny Boy Williamson and Ian Rilen, just to name a few. By now you should be getting the picture – this is honest, raw and lowdown meat and potatoes blues rock that just refuses to quit. If you know what’s good for you, get along to the Beaches Hotel, Merewether on Saturday, June 9 to catch the Dirty Boots. Kicking off proceedings will be fellow up-andcomers, Unknown State.
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Black hill inSPiraTional GeorGian eSTaTe You now enter a world that only a fortunate few will know, “Carmel” offer 120 squares of opulent living set on 3 acres of level manicured, secure grounds with stunning rural views over the valley to the city. The master suite is sumptuous with open fire, lounge, walk in dressing room, spa bath, mini bar and private balcony. Five further double guest rooms continue the style and grace with 2 bathrooms, spa bath plus a separate powder room all contained in the west wing of the residence. Maids quarters with double bedroom, lounge and bathroom are located on the lower level. The elegant formal rooms on ground level offer high detailed ceilings, open fireplace and sweeping views across the grounds. The recently refurbished kitchen will accommodate the largest of formal dinner parties with large granite bechtops, imported appliances, large walk in pantry the adjoining informal living area will cater for those more alfresco occasions, overlooking the moon shaped pool and heated outdoor spa. Further luxuries one would inspect of such a refined residence continue with large Billiard room, sauna, library, 4 car garaging and a full size, night lit tennis court.
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As you walk into the entrance of the home you will find 10’ ceilings, timber floors and personally handcrafted features throughout. There is a 2.4 meter wide wrap around veranda, large outdoor deck with a beautiful above ground pool, study, utility room and an enormous kitchen with hand crafted central breakfast bar, four large bedrooms all with built-ins the large main has a log fire, dual head ensuite shower with built-in seats. Formal dining with log fire, lounge with log fire and large rumpus also with log fire. There is ducted A/C, ceiling fans, slow combustion fire place, and Louvre windows all with views outside to the tranquil setting the home is set on. Within 20 minutes of Maitland, Raymond Terrace and Newcastle and within 40min to Nelson Bay. All of this on five acres with the largest water storage in the area holding a massive 255,000 litres of domestic water.
Seated on 12 acres only minutes from Newcastle is this incredible architect designed home, PLUS granny flat. The size and quality will amaze you! As you enter a polished timber stair case offers you a choice of different levels for living. Downstairs you have enormous living area with tiled floors, wood heater, 2 rooms that could be 4th & 5 th bedrooms, or perfect for offices etc, a bathroom plus internal entry from a 6 car garage. Upstairs is pure luxury, the formal lounge with wood heater, a stunning formal dining with french doors opening to a balcony, the BIGGEST kitchen you have ever seen consisting of W/In pantry, & gourmet gas stainless steel appliances, a sunken lounge area with wood heater, air cond. & french doors leading to another balcony, high cathedral ceilings, an exquisite bathroom complete with spa bath, 3 bedrooms - the master suite is a delight with built in robes & french doors opening to a balcony. The separate granny flat is spacious & complete with kitchen, bathroom, laundry, high ceiling, air cond. All of the land is fenced into 2 paddocks, it is level, cleared & ideal for horses or any outdoor pursuit.
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Price $415,000 R&H Blacksmiths 4971 5071
3 1+ 2 11 Caldwell St, Caves Beach PICTURE PERFECT
Price $688,000 R&H Blacksmiths 4971 5071
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• Built-ins to all 3 bedrooms • This is value buying • Polished floors to living areas • Rear screened patio room overlooks tranquil yard • Modern kitchen • Double garage • Modern bathroom w/ separate toilet
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• Two storey family home • Formal living & dining plus family and rumpus room • Big kitchen – plenty of bench space • Covered outdoor ent. area
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4 2 3 Price $395,000 R&H Blacksmiths 8 Haddon Cres, Marks Point 4971 5071 BIG on VALUE!
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• Large kitchen • Ensuite and walk in main bed • Built-ins to most bedrooms
• Absolute waterfront • Deep clean water frontage • Jetty, slipway & double boatshed
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• Lrge waterfront yard • Two storey brick & tile home • All living areas overlook lake
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• Located just two streets from Swansea Shops • Internal access garage
• Large living & dining • Rear north facing courtyard • Laundry / 2nd toilet • Private balcony
offers over $290,000 2+ 2+ 1+ R&H Blacksmiths 10 Wild Duck Dr, Cams Wharf 4971 5071 owner wants SoLD! View Saturday 10-10.30am Agent Andrew McGrath 0428 406 442
• Close to jetty & boat ramp, Raffertys Resort • Quietly tucked away with bushland setting
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• Two bed plus loft villa • Ducted air • Polished floors • Use of resort facilities
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Caves Beach For Rent $450 per week 3 1 2
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$210 per week
• Modern single level family home • Formal & Informal Living • Built ins to all bedrooms • Big fenced yard • Close to Beach View By appointment
• Located close to lake and channel • Refurbished one bedroom flat • Privately tucked away • Available now
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• Great value family home • Main bedroom with ensuite • Good size yard, oversized garage • Close to schools, shops, transport • Available mid May View By appointment
• Modern kitchen and bathroom • Spacious living area • Close to schools, shops, transport • Off street parking, good yard • Available now View By appointment
• Immaculately presented family home • Sensational views over the channel • Walk to shops, schools & clubs
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Marks Point For Rent $420 per week 3 1 1
• Close to shops, transport, school & lake • Three good size bedrooms • Recently painted inside • Compact level fenced yard View By appointment
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ONE OF THE BEST HOMES IN THIS PRICE RANGE ON THE MARKET!
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Dial: Bill Messiter 0418 700 884 Address: 18 Murchison Avenue
Dial: Paul Hoare 0400 911 802 Address: 22a Williams Street
$650,000
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YOU DECIDE! AN AUTO wRECKERS OR A HOBBY FARM • A long established auto wreckers including a full dealers license to sell cars, caravans or spare parts • Business to be sold ‘freehold’ including the land and existing residential house • A hobby farm site including existing house (in need of renovation) • Land size approx. 2.21 HA
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Negative gearing and your budget bottom-line
hat is negative gearing and how can it help me? Negative gearing is a form of leverage, which works on the basis that an investor borrows money to buy an asset such as a residential property, but the income generated by the property, such as rent, does not cover the mortgage interest and other expenses. It gives investors the opportunity to reduce the income tax they pay by claiming losses associated with an investment property against their taxable income. Ongoing costs, such as rates, water, insurance, maintenance and depreciation can all be claimed against the annual interest repayments paid for the property, where property costs are higher than the income from the investment. An investor can then offset this tax loss against other assessable income such as a wage or salary. If negative gearing works as it should, the investor will receive immediate tax benefits, but can also look forward to a long-term gain with capital appreciation – but only as long as he or she have purchased a quality, well-located investment property that is close to
excellent facilities. To find out more about the value of negative gearing, speak with an accountant or financial adviser. Apart from negative gearing, what other Government incentives are available to real estate investors? The tax benefits attached to negative gearing an investment property are welldocumented, however there are a number of government-funded schemes, such as the ‘National Rental Affordability Scheme’ (NR AS), which are aimed squarely at aspiring landlords. Under the terms of the NR AS, an investor can purchase a new or off-theplan property on the condition that they lease it for 20 per cent below market rent to a tenant registered with NR AS. To help address the shortfall, the Australian Government provides a rebate to investors who choose to purchase an NR AS home. This rebate runs for 10 years and gives investors $7,486 per dwelling per year, which is income tax free, to offset the impact of the lower rents. To find out more, contact Raine & Horne NR AS on 08 9390 1442.
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Weekend washout
hat a disappointing day Sunday proved to be with the weather actually being the winner and all 3 games due to be played being washed out. In the game that did get played on Saturday, what a great old-fashioned local derby it was! Cessnock and Kurri always save something for each other, and this clash was no different. Kurri were without their captain-coach George Ndaira and took their time to get going. By the time they did, Cessnock had scored three tries to lead 14-0. However, Kurri worked their way right back into it to draw level at 14 -14 with over 10 minutes remaining. Both sides had their chances until Joel Brown surprised with a deft field goal from dummy half with two minutes to go. Cessnock won 15-14. This weekend sees all four games of the Tooheys Newcastle Rugby League being played on Saturday at 3pm. At Lakeside Sporting Complex, Port Stephens Sharks will be looking to continue Central Newcastle’s form slide of recent weeks. At Maitland Sports Ground, Kurri Kurri will travel across the Valley for their second derby in a fortnight. At Cessnock Sports Ground,
an improving Goannas side will play host to a South Newcastle side looking to bounce back from consecutive losses. Finally, in what is being heralded as the game of the season to date, Noel Dent’s Macquarie Scorpions will be looking to show they are indeed the real deal in 2013 when they take on Western Suburbs. This will be the game on live stream this week – tune in to Fordo and Butts’ call of all the action from 2.45pm on Saturday. With the Under 18s Championships being played this weekend, there will be no Under 18 fixtures this week. Just an update on the Sharp Cup for 2013. This is a home and away competition with Wests having been the holders going in to 2013. They defended it twice early in the season at Harker Oval against Cessnock and Port Stephens before losing the Cup to Central Newcastle in Round 5. Central then went home and lost the Cup to the Macquarie Scorpions in Round 6, and retained the Cup against Kurri in round 7. The Cup is a great concept that keeps all Clubs involved throughout the season as you can only win the Cup by beating the holders on their turf and indeed can only lose the Cup at your home ground.
Valentine secures win to help celebrate club’s 50 years
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alentine Bowling Club players have celebrated the organisation’s 50th anniversary in fine style by winning the club’s inaugural blue ribbon Newcastle District No.1 Grade Pennant title. The Valentine Lakers defeated defending titleholders the Raymond Terrace Jets 54/49 in a thrilling final played at Lambton Bowling Club. Valentine lead for the majority of the match, before the Jets hit the front with 10 ends to play but the Lakers players were not to denied and rallied to claim the flag. The quartet of former International Sam Laguzza, Greg Tilden, Ian Macrae and David Govan set up the Valentine win, defeating Shaun Richards, Tony Wilks, Jamie Minter and Lennon Scott 26/13. Raymond Terrace narrowly won the other two rinks with Brendon Plunkett, Tim Twining, Ian Lean and Jason Stokes edging out Owen Jefferson, Neil Percival, Tony
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Ellercamp and Bill Ahoy 17/14 and Jim Towers, Trevor Aitchison, Scott and Matthew Baus downed Col Fraser, Laurie Wright, Brad Menzies and Brendon Baker. Valentine now have the honour of representing Newcastle in the State Playoffs to be held at Merimbula Imlay and Tathra Beach Bowling Clubs from August 3 to 5. A feature of the lower Grade Finals was Soldiers Point and Nelson Bay winning two flags and Morisset Hospital winning its first pennant title since 1985. The scores being No.2 Grade Soldiers Point 68 defeated Stockton 62; No.3 Grade Beresfield 67 downed Lemon Tree Passage 52; No.4 Grade Nelson Bay 69 beat Stockton 42; No.5 Grade Soldiers Point 69 accounted for Burwood Colliery 40; No.6 Grade Nelson Bay 69 defeated Belmont 47 and No.7 Grade Morisset Hospital 53 edged out Karuah RSL 50. Have a great long weekend.
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