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Fight over funds

Around 30 single parents marched through the Newcastle CBD last week as part of a national rally against the Federal Government’s decision to move single parents from the Parenting Payment to the Newstart Allowance when their youngest child turns eight. Karen Davies, Newcastle Spokesperson for Single Parents Action Group (SPAG), condemned the change, describing it as a “cost-cutting measure�.

Work begins on new uni campus despite no word on funding AMELIA PARROTT

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emolition work has begun to clear the proposed site of the University of Newcastle city campus despite that fact that funding for the project is yet to be secured. The $1.4 million Newcastle City Council funded demolition project will see 403-419 Hunter Street and 5 Auckland Street, which includes the Civic Arcade and Civic Hotel sites, demolished by the beginning of April. The University of Newcastle is still awaiting news on the status of their $65 million grant application to secure funding for the project under the Federal Government’s Education Infrastructure Fund. Last week, reports emerged that Newcastle MP, Sharon Grierson, was hopeful she could deliver good news on the project before her retirement from federal politics this year. In a statement provided to the Post, Ms Grierson said “along with many other regional universities, The University of Newcastle is currently in discussions with the Department regarding their submission and I am optimistic of a successful outcome.� Liberal candidate for Newcastle, Jaimie Abbott, said Labor was taking too long to deliver the funding.

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Newcastle Liberal candidate, Jaimie Abbott, has criticised the Federal Government’s delay in announcing funding for the uni campus

“I think it’s important that Labor actually delivers on its promise,� she said. “Sharon Grierson said that she would have the money, $52 million, and we were expecting it last year in the budget in May but we didn’t see anything. “We will probably see an announcement right before

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she retires, conveniently right before the election to help the Labor candidate out.� A spokesperson from the university said they were looking forward to receiving an outcome but could not provide an estimate as to when the decision would be made. @thepostjourno

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ast week’s release of the fi ndings from a 12-month investigation into the integrity of Australian sport by the Australian Crime Commission (ACC) and the Federal Government has left many people scratching their heads. Thursday’s announcement certainly raised more questions than it answered, with people now demanding to know the scope of the corruption and which teams, and which individuals, are involved. The situation as it now stands demonstrates something that journalists well-know – presenting only half of the story is not enough. It is not enough for the professional sportsmen of this country, who are now all under a cloud of suspicion. It is not enough for sports fans, who are heading into the start of the NRL and AFL seasons not knowing who is clean and who is dirty. And it is not enough for the wider Australian public, who want to know the full story and how it impacts their day-to-day lives. Th is week, we have a new weekly column from Sky News reporter, Laura Jayes, who is on the ‘campaign trail’ – the one that doesn’t start until later in the year... She’ll be bringing you the inside news from Canberra ahead of this year’s monumental federal election. You can read Laura’s fi rst column on page 4.

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Trendy cupcakes expected to be a hit with sweet-toothed sweethearts AMELIA PARROTT

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dozen red roses may be what many girls are expecting to receive this Valentine’s Day, but what about those ladies with a sweet tooth? Cupcakes are the ‘it’ food right now so it is little wonder that the latest Valentine’s trend comes from these tasty pint-sized morsels. Popular eatery, Cupcake Espresso, will be selling thousands of Red Roses from their Newcastle, Hamilton and Adamstown stores come February 14 but their version starts with a moist chocolate mud cupcake fi lled with Belgian chocolate ganache and topped with a strawberry and rose infused bloom. Operations manager, Cheree Jackson, says cupcakes are the ideal gift this Valentine’s Day, for something a little bit different. “We believe cupcakes are the sweetest gift of all,� Ms Jackson told the Post. “And when you give a cupcake as a gift, you can almost guarantee your Valentine will share it with you, so it’s a win-win!� The cupcake mecca has received over 100 online orders for their Red Roses cupcakes but will be baking throughout the day on Thursday to ensure last-minute gift buyers don’t miss out. Elsewhere around town, florists and speciality chocolate outlets are also readying for the extra business, expecting a surge in orders on February 14 to help lovers mark the most romantic day of the year. @thepostjourno

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acancy rates in the Newcastle CBD have fallen over the past 12 months to their lowest levels in 5 years, according to the Property Council of Australia’s latest Australian Office Market Report. Overall vacancy rates have fallen from 14.5 per cent to 6.7 per cent in just three years, due almost entirely to positive demand. ‘A grade’ office space appears to be the most sought after in the city, with vacancy rates for this category sitting at 3.4 per cent, compared to a vacancy rate of 7.4 per cent for A grade office space in the Sydney CBD.

Vacancy rates for B grade office space also tumbled. Chair of The Property Council’s Hunter Chapter, Edward Crawford, said the future of the city’s office space rested with what steps the NSW Government takes next. “The Government took a big step forward in December by announcing a strategy to reconnect the city with its waterfront and create a new commercial hub in the West End. “If they get the detail right... opportunities for investment and jobs growth, like the high demand for office space, won’t be squandered.”

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In the jungle without a machete

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f Julia Gillard’s early election announcement is meant to be a political masterstroke, at the moment it’s proving to be more of a paralysing stroke than anything else. 24 hours after announcing that voters will get their chance to go to the polls on September 14, Craig Thomson was arrested and charged. Remember, he is still a suspended member of the Labor Party, he was a union official and he allegedly stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from some of the lowest paid workers in health to pay for hookers. Then came the resignation of two of Julia Gillard’s allies, Chris Evans and Nicola Roxon, in what they collectively told the media was a planned exit strategy. A planned upheaval that the Prime Minister says she was aware of 12 months ago and decided to move two days after nominating the election day. Th is is where the “masterstroke” is starting to look like a flop, and MPs are really starting to question their leader’s decision making process. One described it as another “WTF moment from Gillard”.

To an already jittery caucus, the Prime Minister accused MPs of backgrounding journalists and offering “negative assessments about the government”. Another says it was a “lecture and it was bizarre. She basically told us that journalists had complained to her about MPs leaking”. (That MP backgrounded me at the conclusion of the caucus meeting, and let me assure you journalists NEVER complain about getting leaks) So this eight month lead-up to the election hasn’t helped Julia Gillard so far, and it’s provided Tony Abbott at least the luxury of mapping out a plan. But don’t forget another wouldbe, former, wannabe leader Kevin Rudd. The chaos, real or perceived, could again pave the way for his return. At the moment it’s unlikely, but as we know, a week in politics is a long time. As one of his supporters reminded me this week, “Gillard’s excuse for knifi ng Rudd was that a good government had lost its way. It would appear that we are now in the jungle without a machete”.

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Single parents protest changes to their benefits, saying they will struggle don’t want to work. “The idea that this TRICIA MOROSIN legislation is supposed to encourage us into work is quite a joke to me, because round 30 single I work every single day as a parents marched parent…” Ms Laurence said. through the “Trying to fi nd employment Newcastle CBD is a high priority and it’s last week as part of a difficult [because] there’s national rally against the not a lot that isn’t full-time Federal Government’s work.” decision to move single Another single mum, parents from the Parenting Janine, had been employed Payment to the Newstart as a social worker until she Allowance when their decided to home-school youngest child turns eight. her special needs child. To Karen Davies, Newcastle make ends meet, Janine Spokesperson for Single began working after hours Parents Action Group in hospitality, but quit when (SPAG), condemned the she realised that the impact change, describing it as a of employment on her “cost-cutting measure”. benefit and tax meant she “The Parenting Payment is designed to accommodate was earning $9 an hour and paying her babysitter $15. families and children […] The group marched past while Newstart is very harsh Newcastle MP Sharon and it only concentrates on Grierson’s office, who later getting people to work,” Ms issued a statement saying Davies said. “parents who have just “[But] all single parents I been switched over [to know are working anyway Newstart] have been on because you can’t afford to the [Parenting] payment live on benefits.” Erin Laurence, a qualified since before 2006 – that is a long time to be out of the graphic designer and workforce.” mother of one, resents the @triciamorosin stereotype that single mums

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ore than 120 new graduate nurses and midwives kicked off their careers last week in Hunter hospitals, including 65 across the Belmont, John Hunter and Royal Newcastle network, as well as an additional 14 at the John Hunter Children’s Hospital. Nerves were high on Thursday at Belmont Hospital, where four new nurses were undertaking training in ECG equipment on what was their last day of induction prior to joining their wards. Swansea MP, Garry Edwards, was on site to welcome the graduates. “I’ve got a bit of an insight into what

goes on in the nursing profession,” Mr Edwards told the nurses. “I’ve got a wife who’s a Registered Nurse and a daughter who’s a Registered Nurse. Both have worked here…so I have a lot of respect for nurses.” Brooke Melzer, who worked at Belmont Hospital last year as an Enrolled Nurse said she was both nervous and excited to now start her fi rst three-month rotation in ‘Medical’ as a Registered Nurse. “It will be more responsibility,” Ms Melzer explained. “I’m nervous because it’s that step up from what I was doing and [there’s] the expectation of me already knowing things, so I’m nervous but I’m excited.” Health Minister Jillian Skinner officially welcomed some 2,000 new NSW nursing and midwifery graduates to the profession. “All nurses and midwives remember their fi rst weeks working with patients and their families,” Mrs Skinner said. “Th is is a special and memorable time for them which will no doubt play a role in shaping the invaluable contribution they make to our health system.” @triciamorosin

New nurses, Brooke Melzer (left) and Bianca Carlin, learning to use equipment

Blood drive: Local nurses set example for donating

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urses across NSW are setting said the partnership made sense, as an example for the rest of nurses and midwives know all too well the State by rolling up their how important blood donation is. sleeves and giving blood, as “I know hundreds, if not thousands part of the ‘Unions for Transfusions’ of union members in the Hunter region campaign. are keen to do their bit to lift the blood Following a successful drive at the donation rate in NSW,” Mr Holmes John Hunter Hospital in January, the said. campaign – which has been organised “Th is is a massive network that can by Unions NSW in conjunction with be tapped into and that is what we are the NSW Nurses and Midwives trying to do.” Association (NSWNMA) – last week Mr Holmes also asked people to moved onto Belmont Hospital, with a remember that it only takes an hour complimentary sausage sizzle for all of your time and yet one donation can involved. save up to three lives. “We’re asking hospital staff to come “Make 2013 the year you become a down and pledge that sometime blood donor.” in the next 12 months they’ll go along and give blood,” said local member organiser with the NSWNMA, Pippa Marchant. “Obviously that helps build the blood supplies across the State, which is always a good thing, and also raises awareness for the Union movement as well,” she said. NSWNMA general secretary, Brett Holmes, Pippa Marchant with colleagues at the Unions for Transfusions BBQ

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LAKE MACQUARIE MATTERS

Local Event Day: March 1 will be a holiday for some

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he NSW Minister for Industrial Relations, Mike Baird, has approved Lake Macquarie City Council’s application to declare Newcastle Show Day, Friday 1 March, a Local Event Day. The Local Event Day has been declared for both the Lake Macquarie and Newcastle local government areas. The day will be considered a holiday for those employers and employees that have agreed to observe the day in their relevant industrial instrument.

Declaration of a Local Event Day does not preclude any business that does not have this provision in their industrial instrument from observing the Local Event Day and should they choose to do so, they will need to ensure that they have received all relevant information from NSW Industrial Relations. Parents are advised to check with their child’s school about arrangements. People can contact NSW Industrial Relations on 131 628 for information.

by Lake Macquarie City Council Mayor, Cr Jodie Harrison

Sport helps to strengthen our communities

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ll around Australia, sport helps strengthen communities and increase residents’ commitment to their neighbourhood or local area. Th is happens through club networks and sporting groups that bring people together and promote volunteering. In Lake Macquarie, some of our most dedicated volunteers are our sports administrators and coaches. Th is sense of inclusion and giving as part of a team can extend further to improve community cohesion and reduce crime and antisocial behaviour. Everyday activities such as walking and cycling provide options for sustainable travel. From these positive impacts, it is obvious we need to nurture local sporting talents of all varieties, across all age groups and for all abilities. The Lake Macquarie Sports Awards are one way we are doing just that. Th is Saturday, in the presence of over 40 worthy fi nalists, we will recognise our outstanding local sportspeople. The event will celebrate talent in

diverse fields, from surf lifesaving and diving to rugby league and powerlifting. The awards also recognise the volunteers who make it all possible. For Council, creating an environment in which sport can flourish is also about removing barriers to participation. Th is means providing safe infrastructure across all our ‘playing’ fields, be it our skate parks, swimming pools, tracks or ovals. As part of our Cycling Strategy 2021 we are making our roads safer for cyclists. New lane markings installed at local roundabouts this year will clearly indicate the safest way to cycle through them. The markings signal to cyclists to ride in the middle of the lane at roundabouts. Th is action follows many avoidable incidents on our roads. These steps we are taking to celebrate our achievements and make our infrastructure safer will help nurture sports for the enjoyment and health of the entire community.

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NEWCASTLE MATTERS by Newcastle City Council Lord Mayor, Jeff McCloy

First meeting for the new year

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ewcastle is on the cusp of change with great things happening and it’s a city we can all be proud of. The new Council has worked hard over the summer break to make sure it delivers and I am delighted to report councillors are sharing ideas and strategies both formally at Council

meetings and informally as well. The Council team had its fi rst meeting for 2013 last night – the fi rst meeting ever to be webcast live. Th is technology means you can view a Council meeting from home. Tech savvy students, people with mobility issues, working parents and others unable to physically attend can log on and watch virtual proceedings in

real time. Th is offers you a greater understanding of council processes and with a new Council, people can directly see and hear their representatives. There are limited opportunities to get to know the councillor elected in your area so the live webcast shows councillors are there, every meeting, advocating for you in your

ward. I’ll be interested to see how many people take up the opportunity to see council in action! The schedule for Council meetings has also changed for 2013. Ordinary Council meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month with briefi ngs and development applications considered on the third Tuesday of the month.

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he Hunter Business Chamber has expressed its concern that proposed workplace changes will increase the fi nancial and compliance burden on businesses that are already feeling the strain. “We are calling for the nation’s new small business commissioner to investigate the impact of the Government’s proposed changes on business,” said Chief Executive Officer, Kristen Keegan. “These policy announcements are the type of thing we want a small business commissioner to deal with. Small business needs a permanent and strong voice within government championing their cause...

“Any government policies dealing with outcomes for small business need to ensure that the very real impacts are known and addressed. “Flexibility in the workplace is a good outcome but a balance needs to be had between providing benefits for workers and the burden it potentially places on business.” It follows Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s recent announcement that the Government will introduce legislation to allow women to request part-time work when they return after having a baby. Ms Gillard said the Government will also discuss protections for roster changes for shift workers.

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New production of much-loved musical opens to Newcastle audiences AMELIA PARROTT

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urder is a form of entertainment. ‘Mama’ Morton, the kick-back loving Matron of the Cook County Jail knew it and soon Newcastle audiences will know it too as SNAP Productions bring the original 1975 Broadway production of ‘Chicago’ to the Hunter Theatre this month. Made popular with the release of the fi lm version in 2002 staring Catherine Zeta-Jones, Renée Zellweger and Richard Gere, Chicago tells the story of Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly, a housewife and a vaudevillian, both awaiting trial for murder at the Cook County Jail in 1920s Chicago. Speaking to the Post ahead of opening night, director Paul King said despite the story being almost 90 years old, the message of the musical is timeless. “Murder is a form of entertainment as Mama Morten says in the show. “Glorifying the wrong kind of people is a lesson we can all learn,” he said. Although mindful that audiences may expect to see the 2002 movie replayed on stage, Mr King hoped the masses would enjoy how the SNAP Productions show

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alling all hot fi remen! The search is on for the State’s most foxy fi refighters to take part in the 2014 NSW Firefighters Calendar and organisers have their sights set on the men of the Hunter. Retired fi reman, Rhett Mitchell, began the calendar after his nephew was badly burnt in 2005 to raise money for Westmead Children’s Hospital’s burn unit. In that fi rst year, Mr Mitchell and his brother raised $5,000 and now, eight years later, the calendar brings in around $40,000 for the unit. “The more I give, the more I want to give,” Mr Mitchell said. “There is no greater feeling than walking through the burns unit and seeing...where the money’s gone to.” Firemen of any service can apply to be in the calendar, however, Mr Mitchell discourages “porkers”. “A smile and a six pack goes a long way,” Mr Mitchell joked. “Last year we had 65 apply and a few were porkers. They can apply again but they won’t get in.” According to Mr Mitchell, calendar organisers would love a fi rie from our region, because our guys are friendlier Local firie ‘Brenton’ who made the 2013 Firefighters Calendar

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The first breastfeed

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ow many people out there actually understand why “Breast is Best”? I could write pages about how breastfeeding is the best nutritionally and emotionally and how it will have health benefits throughout a baby’s entire life, but this week I want to focus on how important it is to get the fi rst breastfeed right to ensure success! My advice is that if you are planning on breastfeeding your baby, then do some research during pregnancy about what to expect from yourself and your baby after birth, learn about the correct attachment to the breast to prevent any nipple damage, focus on the multitudes of positive things that come through breastfeeding and be committed to your decision to do it. Make an appointment with a midwife or a lactation consultant to learn all you can antenatally and organise for a midwife to help you with the fi rst feed as soon after birth as possible. If all mums were given the correct advice and support from the start, more women would be able to naturally and lovingly nourish their baby.

To encourage breastfeeding immediately after birth, the mother and baby should be placed in contact skin to skin. You can request to do this even after a caesarean! During a natural birth, a baby can be birthed up onto the mothers stomach and chest and remain there usually until the baby shows cues for the fi rst feed. Skin to skin is an amazing thing to do with your newborn, not only is it instinctual, but it maintains baby’s temperature, regulates baby’s heart rate and breathing pattern and stabilizes their blood sugar level. Not only that, skin to skin contact immediately after birth allows the baby to be colonized by the same bacteria as the mother. Th is, plus breastfeeding, is thought to be crucial in preventing allergic diseases. Studies have shown that babies who breastfeed in the fi rst hour after birth are more likely to successfully continue breastfeeding. Th is fi rst hour or so after birth is so special because this precious newborn will be in a state of quiet alertness, which is optimal behaviour for interaction and connection with their mother.

Reinventing old outfits

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hen preparing for a night out, whether it is just dinner or something requiring a little more effort, there is nothing worse than the realisation that you will have to re-wear an outfit. In reality, unless you have an endless wardrobe, you will have to re-wear outfits more than a couple of times, which is totally normal, but sometimes you really wish that you had the time and money to dash to the shops and pick up something to spruce up your look. I went out to dinner with a couple of girlfriends this week. While it was nothing big and I know that they couldn’t care less what I wore, I found myself stressing over what to wear. Did I wear that last time I saw them? Have they seen those photos of me in this outfit? Will I look too boring? In the end I settled on the most comfortable outfit and after we had been chatting for a while, it turned out that the other girls had all been stressed out about what to wear, just as I had. When you think about it, it seems so pointless to head out to the shops

to buy an outfit for an occasion as simple as ‘dinner with the girls’ so, are there ways to re-invent your old clothes? Th is past week I have been experimenting with different ways to re-invent old outfits but most just result in making it obvious that you are disguising an outfit as a new one. Accessorising differently, with belts and jewellery, can work to your advantage and introducing a new colour to the outfit looks great, but you can still be left looking just like you are wearing last night’s dress. I found that the best way to vamp up an outfit is by drawing the eye elsewhere – to your hair and makeup. Now is the time to invest in some coloured lipstick; be it the classic red or a vibrant purple, nothing will draw the attention away from yesterday’s dress more than this. To make it even better, bright lips are in fashion at the moment so there is no shortage of vibrant colours for you to get your hands on and, despite the fact that you are re-wearing an outfit, you will be left looking very much on trend!

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

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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nyone with a head can catch head lice – regardless of age, sex, background or how clean your hair is. Head lice spread anywhere that people work, play and live together. Indeed, it takes only one infested head to infest a whole classroom full of heads; then our children so unselfishly pass the infestation on to the rest of the family. Head lices’ favourite hiding places are behind the ears and at the back of the neck. Female lice lay their eggs (known as nits) close to the scalp, where they remain fi rmly stuck to the base of the hair shaft until they hatch a week or so later. The good news is that if you or your children have head lice, there are simple, safe and effective strategies to send them on their way. Various shampoos, lotions, cream rinses and conditioners are available. Many chemical treatments are based on the chrysanthemum-type pyrethrin insecticides; some contain malathion; and there are several remedies available based on essential oils such as anise, lavender, rosemary and the Australian favourite melaleuca (tea

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The Year of the Snake

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he Chinese New Year festivities have begun and will carry through until the end of February. I’d highly recommend heading down to see some of these celebrations going on near you. It’s well worth it! The official Chinese New Year date is February 10. We have a young Chinese man working for us who is heading home to Beijing to celebrate the Chinese New Year with his family. I asked him what Chinese New Year means to him and his response was, “I love getting the whole family together around New Year,” he said. “We all remember the year that’s just past and celebrate what will be a great year ahead. I wouldn’t miss it for the world!” Chinese New Year is also known as Lunar New Year because celebrations begin on the fi rst new moon of the northern hemisphere and lasts for 15 days until the full moon rises. How you behave on New Year’s Day sets the tone for the year to follow, so make sure you are happy, or else! I have read about many different traditions over the New Year period. Here are some of my favorites:

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Your social life could bring surprises during the next few weeks and you’ll learn something about a friend about which surprises you, and this will come as a very defi nite shock. The New Moon is in a difficult aspect to Saturn so stand by for a time of inner reflection as you are entering an introspective time. Problems are likely regarding your love life and your partner may be unwilling to communicate about matters that are on their mind.

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The focus is on greater fi nancial security, and you could well be looking at various options over the next few weeks. In co-operation with family members and in particular, your partner, you have an opportunity to fi rm up family fi nances. The New Moon in your 10th house indicates that certain obstacles and issues with colleagues or bosses will need to be sorted out on the career front before you’re able to progress on a smooth path once again.

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The focus at the moment is not likely to be on practical matters but rather in the direction of intimate attachments. Anything to do with your home is also to the fore, so it could be difficult committing yourself fully to work or even certain social events. Your children will be taking up a lot of your time as they drive you insane with their needs or demands. You need time to yourself so why not take a long stroll to relax yourself.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

Engaging in heartfelt discussions with family members and your life partner is something that comes as second nature to you. So be certain to keep the lines of communications wide open. You and your lover may be resolving some of your problems and the making up is likely to lead to an outburst of sheer passion. However, there are likely to be some major problems at work to deal with so be ready to address certain issues.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

What is highlighted at the moment is your marked ability to communicate your ideas and opinions to anyone who is willing to listen. Confidence remains high, even if you are occasionally shaking in your shoes when confronted by anyone you see as being very important. With so many planets being in your third house it is an ideal time to explore new neighbourhoods and to take an interest in spiritual matters.

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

The major focus is on your fi nancial affairs and thankfully your prospects take an upturn. The next month will see an improvement in your economic security. It may be that you need to lay down plans to ensure maximum profit. Don’t expect swift returns but actions taken now stand you in good stead for the future. Also there may be a few issues to sort out with your bosses.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

Success should now be there for the taking as a direct result of your own efforts. You have the ability to get major initiatives to go your way, and to persuade colleagues and friends to help you out. Life may be frantic during the next few weeks, but it will also be very interesting. However, you will need to be careful in the way that you handle loved ones or your partner as major issues will need resolving.

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Your moods are switching from being intensely romantic and loving to strangely distant and detached. Your partner won’t be able to understand you at all and this is not surprising because you honestly can’t really understand yourself. There is a need for rest, relaxation and to take better care of your health and that of loved ones as a connection with doctors or hospitals is likely. Look after yourself.

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he Government is offering businesses $1,000 incentives if they employ a mature-age job seeker. As someone who is fast approaching a significant birthday and has many colleagues doing the same, I got to thinking about how you would be mad not to consider a mature-aged worker, incentive or no incentive. Australia has more than 3.8 million mature-age Australians and plenty want to and need to work. Matureaged workers (aged 50 and over) are out of work twice as long as younger people. I have heard a fair share of heartbreaking stories of older people who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own and struggle to get a look in with a new employer. I have also heard stories of mature aged workers retraining or doing an apprenticeship and being a highly valued worker. It is difficult to generalise but a few myths need to be busted. Myth one: “You can’t teach an old

dog new tricks.” Older people have spent more years than the rest of us learning new tricks. It is not as though the world stood still until recently. Sometimes a bit of training may be needed. Chances are the old dog already knows how to do the work because “new techniques” often go in cycles. Mature workers have plenty of experience and common sense – something that should be valued more highly than it appears to be sometimes. Myth two: “You are over-qualified or experienced and will leave.” Mature workers are generally more stable and reliable than younger workers. Younger people stay for less time in a job because they want to move up the career ladder and have major fi nancial or family commitments. Have the discussion with a mature worker but don’t assume. If you’d like to know more about the incentives on offer, visit www.deewr. gov.au/JobsBonus. I challenge you to dispel some myths of your own!

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he Hunter region could soon benefit from a State Government program to train seniors in new technologies. The ‘Tech Savvy Seniors’ program is a result of a partnership between the NSW Government and Telstra, which will provide free or low cost training to seniors on computers, tablets and smartphones. Minister for Ageing, Andrew Constance, said that the program aims to bring seniors up-to-date so that no-one gets left behind. “Giving seniors the confidence and skills to use technology is important so that they are able to participate in the digital community and economy,” he said.

The courses are designed to promote social connections, easier access to information and improve wellbeing. “New communication technology presents wonderful opportunities such as staying in touch with family, friends and making new friends through social media,” said Telstra Country Wide Area General Manager for Hunter Central Coast, Chris Cusack. “The convenience of smartphones and computers...means access to online shopping, paying bills and banking, planning holidays and connection to the wider community has never been easier.” To fi nd out more about the Tech Savvy Seniors program visit the wesbite at www.adhc.nsw.gov.au/ageing

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small business owners to look at their business in a new light and keep abreast of industry advances to ensure future sustainability,” Ms McClelland explained. Consisting of four comprehensive full-day workshops, a diagnostic analysis of the business and 5-hours of one-on-one mentoring support, the program will be delivered by industry experts who are there to help develop knowledge and implement systems to assist with business sustainability and growth. The program commences in March and is open to retail small business owners located within one of the following City of Newcastle business precincts: City Centre, Mayfield, Wallsend, Hamilton, The Junction, Darby Street, Honeysuckle, Lambton and New Lambton.

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t’s kind of fitting that ‘Cool Hand Luke’ should be screening on Gem as this is an absolute gem of a film. Screen legend Paul Newman stars as the archetypal anti-hero Lucas Jackson – a man that steadfastly refuses to conform to the mainstream world. Sent to a prison camp for a misdemeanour, Jackson quickly earns a reputation as a “hard man”, all the while refusing to give in to the Southern hospitality of the prison camp staff. Possibly Newman’s finest moment, ‘Cool Hand Luke’ is literally chocka-block full of iconic celluloid moments such as the egg eating competition, Newman singing ‘Plastic Jesus’, the classic, “What we have here is a failure to communicate” line and some excellent character development and masterful direction from Stuart Rosenberg (‘The Pope Of Greenwich Village’, ‘The Amityville Horror’).

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fter taking a break to discover the truths of the universe, supergroup Tomahawk (Mike Patton, Faith No More, Duane Denison, The Jesus Lizard, John Stainer, Helmet, Battles and Trevor Dunn, Mr Bungle, Fantomas) are back with a blistering new album, ‘Oddfellows’ and an Australian tour to boot. The band released their self-titled debut in 2001, followed by ‘Mit Gas’ in 2003 and ‘Anonymous’ in 2007. They released a limited edition vinyl box set ‘Eponymous to Anonymous’ in early 2012 and they camped out at Dan Auerbach’s (Black Keys) Easy Eye studios

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oe Cocker is a true music legend and one of the most successful and popular singers and performers of our time. Australia’s own ‘Almost Joe: The Joe Cocker Show’ brings you all of the gritty soul that made Cocker such a legend worldwide. From the early days of the classic Cocker material like ‘The Letter’ and ‘Delta Lady’ into the 80s and beyond with ‘Unchain My Heart’ and ‘Up Where We Belong’, this show leaves no

stone unturned. Roy Cooper, the man behind Almost Joe, has an amazing resemblance to Joe and he reproduces the voice and visions of the superstar like no other and is supported by Australia’s own Mad Dogs and Englishmen band, five super talented musicians who have replicated the sounds and feels of each Cocker classic. Catch Almost Joe: The Joe Cocker Show at Wallsend Diggers on Friday, February 15.

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ne of the biggest hurdles for any independent or emerging artist is scraping up enough money to see their dreams come to fruition, as Newcastle-based singer-songwriter, Amy Vee, discovered when she took the plunge to record her debut solo album, ‘Fits and Starts’. With her album budget eaten up by recording costs, Vee was left with a slab of freshly tracked songs but nary a brass razoo to take care of the artwork, pressing and manufacture of the CDs. Rather than give up, Vee turned to crowd funding website Pozible and she said the results have been amazing. “The things is, I had a budget for the album but I ended up spending a lot more time in the studio than I thought – which wasn’t at all a bad thing – and had no money left for production,” she said. “I noticed that a few friends of mine and other artists had been using crowd funding, quite successfully, so I thought I’d give it a go myself.” It seems the Pozible campaign is going great guns – at the time of writing, Vee had clocked up around 60 per cent of her eventual target. “I’m actually really quite surprised with how quickly people have jumped on it,” she said.

“I had an inkling that there would be a lot of friends and family pledging money as they have been supporting me in many ways for years, but just the amount of support that I’ve received from people who just like my music has been fantastic.” As part of the campaign, people have the chance to receive various “packs” depending on their pledge, ranging from pre-release copies of the album right through to an Amy Vee concert in your house (these, unfortunately, have sold out). “The beauty of the whole thing is that essentially these people are prepurchasing a copy of the record and it really gets them involved in the whole project.” Vee said the album was a continuation of what she had achieved on her previous solo EP, the stripped back acoustic folk slab, ‘Sleeping Dogs Lie’, which was, in turn, a stark departure from her earlier outfit, Amy Vee and the Virtues. “The Virtues were becoming more and more like a rock band and I found that I was fighting with the sound in a way,” she said. “I wanted to get back to basics on ‘Sleeping Dogs Lie’ and I’d say the album is definitely a continuation of that.” For more information on the ‘Fits and Starts’ Pozible campaign, visit pozibsle. com/AmyVee.

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he Melbourne International Comedy Festival is on the hunt again for the funniest newbie comic in the region with the Newcastle heat of the 2013 Raw Comedy competition getting underway at the Civic Playhouse this weekend. Raw Comedy is the competition for those who have a few classic corkers up their sleeve ready to be unleashed and seasoned pro, Dave Williams, will be on

hand to MC the event and help guide Newcastle’s laughingest jokesters to new comedic heights, and he just can’t wait to get back into town. “Mate, I’ve done heaps of gigs in Newcastle over the years and it’s always been nothing but loads of fun,” he told TE. “The audience is always really up for it and there’s always a great vibe at Newcastle shows.” Williams, a veteran of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, said that the competition, which had thrust the likes of Chris Lilley, Peter Helliar,

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my next gig, which was a little less than impressive.” However, it was playing at a mate’s 21st early on in his career when Williams hit his comic nadir. “When I first started I was ultra keen and all my mates were keen for me so every 18th and 21st I was asked to come and do some stand-up,” he explained. “Let’s just say the first one was not good. There were kids there and I was just some idiot with a microphone – I could’ve been a clown to these kids – anyway these kids were about three feet away from me just pelting Jaffas and anything else they could find right at me. “Suffice to say that was a tough gig, but it has definitely stood me in good stead.” So is there any advice for budding Newcastle comics? “Just go with the flow,” Williams said. “Even if things don’t seem to be going all that well, just acknowledge it – roll with it. If you look like you’re nervous it will definitely show. Just get out there and have fun.” Catch Raw Comedy at the Civic Playhouse on Saturday, February 16.

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fter stunning audiences worldwide on last year’s Unity tour, The Jacksons – the most legendary family in the history of popular music – will be winging their way to Australia next month and, in a massive coup for Newcastle fans, will be stopping off at the Civic Theatre. Beloved by millions of fans across the globe for their soulful, sunny sound, contagious stage presence and unforgettable roster of hits, the Jacksons first achieved superstardom with their brother Michael, becoming the first group ever to have their first four singles hit number one on the Billboard Charts. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see Tito, Jermaine,

Jackie and Marlon live in concert performing all their hits including ‘Blame It On The Boogie’, ‘ABC’, ‘Never Can Say Goodbye’, ‘I’ll be There’ as well as a special tribute to their late brother, the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. “I am so happy and excited to perform again onstage with my brothers,” Jermaine said. “I can’t wait to sing all the songs that were so much a part of all of our lives. We are ready and committed to keep the family’s legacy alive and perform once again with the highest level of excellence, creativity, and most of all, integrity.” Catch The Jacksons when they play at the Civic Theatre on Thursday, March 21. Tickets are on sale today (Wednesday) through Ticketek.

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nyone that has caught Melbourne neo-soul/funk outfit The Bamboos on stage will know that they are one formidable live entity. Throw Tim Rogers – the irrepressible frontman for indie rock legends You Am I – into that mix and what you have is one musical extravaganza to write home about: The Rock and Soul Medicine Show. After joining forces on the track ‘I Got Burned’ from The Bamboos killer and double ARIA-nominated album ‘Medicine Man’, Rogers and The Bamboos decided to go one step further with a tour that will swing by Newcastle early next month. “This is going to be a really fun show,” bandleader and Bamboos guitarist Lance Ferguson told TE. “It’s definitely going to be Tim Rogers and the Bamboos rather than just Bamboos songs. “We’ve hand-picked a few classic covers with Tim and we’ll be revisiting some You Am I stuff and there’ll be duets – it’s going to be a bit of an extravaganza.”

Ferguson said he first met Rogers backstage at the Big Day Out and the pair instantly hit it off. “I first met Tim on the Big Day Out tour when I was playing guitar with Washington,” he said. “We basically struck up a friendship that revolved around talking about records and stuff, you know, music nerd chats. “Anyway it occurred to me that it would be great to get him in on a track and we were halfway through recording ‘Medicine Man’ and we were kind of missing a song, so I went home and wrote ‘I Got Burned’ overnight and thought, ‘This is the perfect vehicle for Tim’.” The collaboration obviously worked with the song clocking in at number 54 on the Triple J Hottest 100 chart. After plugging away and earning a reputation as one of the hardest working live bands on the Aussie circuit, it seems the band hit paydirt with their latest album, ‘Medicine Man’, picking up a best independent release ARIA nomination while the album tour earned them a best live band nomination. Ferguson said that the album represented a departure

from the band’s soul and funk roots. “We went into the recording of the album wanting to smash the idea that The Bamboos were just a retro soul band – we really wanted to push it in a bit of a different direction,” he said. “When we started the band I was in a real retro mindset – I really wanted to understand how all of those old records from the 60s and 70s were recorded. “As the band progressed, I became more interested in pursuing my songwriting and adding more colours, sounds and influences in there which really opened the doors to us exploring more territory like a bit of rock, psych and pop because, at the end of the day, great soul music is just great pop music.” While the album is, quite rightly,

turning heads left, right and centre, it is The Bamboos live show that really gets people salivating and Ferguson said he felt he owed it to both the punters and the songs to give the songs their best airing onstage. “For as long as I can remember, it was drummed into me that regardless of what you do on record you need to have a really banging live show,” he said. “You spend all that time in the studio recording the songs, I think you owe it to the songs to give it your all when performing, also you owe it to the punter – I mean they pay their hard-earned money to come and see you, the band should bring it.” Catch the Rock and Soul Medicine Show when it rolls into the Cambridge Hotel on Friday, March 8.

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got together and the rest is history.” Shoring said right from the off, the band wanted to create something truly unique with The Jimmy Bazil Project. “I’ve played with a lot of bands and seen a lot of bands who just get on stage and essentially play the same song ten times,” he said. “You certainly won’t get that with us though – there’s some bluesy stuff in there, some rock stuff, some Dave Matthewsinspired acoustic stuff and some of our stuff, I think, even verges on metal when we are getting really into it.” The band have an EP under their belt, ‘Tall Tales, Promises and Empty Words’, and plans are in the works this year for a full length Jimmy Bazil Project slab. “Yeah, at the moment, were working on our full-length album so hopefully we’ll have something out by the end of

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‘Nothing’s Gonna Change The Way You Feel About Me Now’ which he said marks somewhat of a stylistic departure from previous releases like ‘Harlem River Blues’ and ‘Midnight At The Movies’. “The record kind of started with those soulful sounds coming out of Memphis which is kinda different, but whenever I make a record there’s a conscious decision not to do the same thing as before,” he said. “I’m not saying I’m breaking any new ground or anything, but if I just kept reinventing the wheel over and over – I’d probably die of boredom.” Catch Justin Townes Earle when he plays at Lizotte’s Lambton on Wednesday, February 13.

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who has been playing the blues in one form or another for the past 25 years, is happily bucking that trend by taking the blues back to its early roots and putting a decidedly refreshing Antipodean spin on the artform on his latest album, ‘Downunder The Blues’. “My last album [2007 Australian blues album of the year] ‘Way Down The River’ was all about the story of the blues and the sounds of the Mississippi delta and

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couldn’t imagine a life not on the road, which is largely thanks to his father’s healthy wanderlust. “The road has been my friend since I was a small boy,� he said. “My father was a bit of a rambler and a gambler and I used to truck around with him so it’s kind of second nature to me. “The great thing about playing music and travelling is that they go so well together. Also, getting on the road is an essential part of being a bluesman. You can’t know where it’s at just living in the ’burbs.� Catch Sugarcane Collins at the Belmont Hotel on Sunday, February 17.

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FLASH SHEEDY & THE INSTROMATICS hits from the Beach Boys & more from 7.30pm

Treat your loved one to a delicious 3 course dinner with a glass of bubbly for $42.00. Start with a hot & cold seafood tasting plate, add a choice of lamb shanks or fresh salmon, finish with a divine Valentine dessert platter Limited bookings available!

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We are privileged to proudly present a legends lunch with Mr Max Walker on Friday 22nd February at 12.30pm

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Express. Anyone who hasn’t witnessed one of the band’s high-energy sets will be able to see what all the fuss is about when the band releases its debut CD, ‘Voodoo Express: Live’ this weekend. The band will be unleashing their debut slab at their spiritual home, The Wicko, and lead guitarist Andrew Davis told TE it was also recorded there last year at a special memorial gig they held for founding bass player and good mate, Tony Coglin. “Yeah we’re really excited about the album,� Davis said. “It was a really good show, the place was packed and it was really great to see so many people come out to remember Tony. “The whole thing was recorded

100 per cent live and we did a slight mixdown, but pretty much everything you’re hearing on the CD is exactly what your going to get at a Voodoo Express show – there’s a few covers on there from the likes of Joe Bonnamassa as well as a couple of original songs.� Aside from taking the leap with their first recorded offering, Voodoo Express will also be opening for pop culture icon David Hasselhoff when he swings by Lizotte’s next Tuesday. “Yeah that one was a bit of a surprise – it should be a good show, though. We’re all really looking forward to it.� In a case of striking while the iron is hot, the band are also preparing to head back into the studio later this year to produce their debut long player. “We’re just getting some songs together at the moment and we’re looking to head into the studio sometime around October – it’s a pretty exciting time for the band.� Catch Voodoo Express when they play at the Wickham Park Hotel on Saturday, February 16.

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rom inspiring and delighting audiences around the world to getting the party started in local pubs and clubs, Kotadama are definitely one to please a crowd. Since forming in 2007, the boys have released their first studio album and have achieved great success with their original music. They have travelled to the UK, Japan and India as well as being aired on US TV stations such as CBS, NBC and FOX. As well as their original work, Kotadama have also been delighting local patrons with their covers performances. One thing is for sure, this band is definitely

one act that will have the dance floor packed and grooving all night long. Performing classics from artists such as the Angels, Violent Femmes, Stereophonics, U2, AC/DC, Men At Work, Kings of Leon, Oasis and Coldplay, these guys have everyone covered. Catch Kotadama at the Exchange Hotel on Saturday, February 16.

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ack in 1998, Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Marie Wilson was flying high with her first single ‘Next Time’ becoming one of Oz radio’s most played tracks of that year as well as earning two ARIA nominations and the best new artist on commercial radio title at the 1988 Radio Industry Awards. After three emotive and raw acoustic pop albums, ‘Real Life’, ‘Studio Sessions’ and ‘Heartbreak’, Wilson took some time out from the heady music industry, but now she is returning with a renewed vigour that has prompted a new live CD, a national tour that will swing by Newcastle and album number four in the works. “It’s actually been quite some time since I’ve been in Newcastle or anywhere in New South Wales for that matter, so I’m really excited to be getting back there. Newcastle was always a great show,” she said. Wilson said she bowed out of the music industry to concentrate on running a small business, but she found the pull of writing and recording too great a temptation. “I had a few years off – it was an intentional break, but it ended up going for a little bit longer than I expected,” she said. “I ended up owning a small business that became quite successful and it just became increasingly harder to get

out. I essentially got to the point where I realised that I needed to make a break from the business and that I really did need music in my life – I think that I was foolish to think that I could live without it.” Wilson, who has written with the likes of Bryan Adams, Marc Hudson (Aerosmith) and Beccy Cole, played a comeback gig in Melbourne last year and the fruits of the set were recorded for posterity for a live album. “The live CD was such absolute fun,” she said. “It was quite emotional because while I live in Melbourne, the city is also my musical home as I’ve played so many gigs in that town – I don’t think there is a pub that I haven’t played in. “It was a really highenergy set and I was actually quite surprised with how well it all came out.” Not wanting to rest on her laurels after her new found spur of musical energy, Wilson is currently in the process of writing for her fourth album which she hopes will see the light of day by the end of the year. “I’m in the process of writing for another studio album which is quite exciting,” she said.

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“I’ve come along quite a bit since I released ‘Real Life’ – it was my first album and I was still quite new to the music industry and things happened quite quickly,” she said. “Now I would say that I’m a lot better

off in terms of life experience and maturity – also a much better sense of enjoying the moment.” Catch Marie Wilson when she plays at the Sydney Junction Hotel on Friday, February 15.

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The house has two separate living areas, a chef-style kitchen with ample storage space, airconditioning and a study that could be converted to a fourth bedroom.

For Sale: $640,000

The property has a double garage with remote access and a deck that makes the most of picturesque lake views. Easy care gardens and a paved patio area at the front of the property fi nish off

this gem. For more information, phone listing agent Gail Ryan at First National Lake Macquarie on 4950 8555. Inspect: By appointment.

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Price $469,950 R H Blacksmiths 4971 5071

4 1 1 Pelican Walk to water

Price $279,000 R H Blacksmiths 4971 5071

2 1 1 11/47-51 Haddon Cr, Marks Point Waterfront Complex

View By appointment Agent Andrew McGrath 0428 406 442

• Just 2 streets back from water • Close to shops, school • Level corner block approx. 720m2 & transport. • Good size fenced yard • Weatherboard & tile home • Large living & dining area • Outdoor entertaining area • Timber kitchen & bar area • Walk to Channel & Beach • Ideal investment/ weekender • Water lovers dream

View Saturday 11-11.30am Agent Andrew McGrath 0428 406 442

• Just 2 streets back from water • Close to shops, school • Level corner block approx. 720m2 & transport. • Good size fenced yard • Weatherboard & tile home • Large living & dining area • Outdoor entertaining area • Timber kitchen & bar area • Walk to Channel & Beach • Ideal investment/ weekender • Water lovers dream

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3 2+ 2+ Price $458,000 R H Blacksmiths Swansea 4971 5071 Beachside lifestyle View By appointment Agent Andrew McGrath 0428 406 442

3 2 2 Price $469,000 R H Blacksmiths Blacksmiths 4971 5071 Beachside lifestyle

• Airconditioned • Inground pool • Detached self contained accommodation with 3 bedrooms

• Big level block over 900m2 • Wide frontage • Immaculate • Main residence – 2 bedrooms + 2 sunrooms

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• Located at the end of • 3 good size bedrooms a • Double garage cul-de-sac and fenced yard • Brick, hardiplank • Walk to shops, and tile duplex schools and lake • Good size living area

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• Formal living & • Private landscaped dining plus family yard with colourful gardens and rumpus room • Big kitchen – plenty • Ensuite and walk-in of bench space to main • Covered outdoor ent. • Built ins to 4 area bedrooms

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Price $325,000 2+ 2+ 1+ R H Blacksmiths Cams Wharf 4971 5071 Owner wants SOLD! View By appointment Agent Andrew McGrath 0428 406 442

• Close to je y & boat ramp, Raffertys Resort • Quietly tucked away with bushland se ing

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Price $245,000 3 1 2 R H Blacksmiths Blackalls Park 4971 5071 Invest prosper View By appointment Agent Andrew McGrath 0428 406 442

• Covered ent. area • Level fenced yard • Vehicle access for boats, vans & trailer • 9 miles of beach less than 600m away

Price $688,000 R H Blacksmiths Caves Beach 4971 5071 Luxury Plus

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Blacksmiths Pelican For Rent $430 per week For Rent 3 1 3 2 1 • Polished floors throughout • Air conditioned living • Big level fenced yard • Beach at end of street View

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Blacksmiths For Rent $525 per week 3 2 1

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EAST MAITLAND “BRIGHTON” CIRCA 1925

94 VICTORIA STREET

BLACK HILL RELAXED ELEGANCE

8 CAHILL CLOSE

Refined Style and Quality A fine residence obviously built and designed to take advantage of the prime parcel of land (1160sqm) set in the very desirable Victoria Street, East Maitland. The home has been beautifully maintained over the years with a major makeover and extension in recent years that has melded old and new with tasteful flair. All the exquisite original Californian bungalow features have been retained including polished floorboards, timber fretwork, ornate plaster ceilings, French doors and open fireplace. There are 4 spacious bedrooms, main with en-suite, walk in robe and French doors to a private terrace. The formal lounge and dining rooms are elegant and inviting and a wide central hallway opens onto the large informal living area and open plan kitchen which has just been rebuilt with imported appliances and caesarstone benchtop. Ducted air conditioning and a brand new in-ground pool with attractive sandstone surround provides an enviable lifestyle.

This prestigious property does not fail to deliver with sweeping drive, effective, low maintenance landscaping and very impressive facade to the home. The spacious tiled entrance and timber stairwell, high ceilings and grand formal lounge and dining room provides an elegant aspect whilst the open plan kitchen and informal living areas has a bright, relaxed ambience overlooking the covered rear entertaining area, private grounds and attractive pool area. Upstairs there are 5 generous bedrooms, 3 of which have walk in robes, 2 with W/W cupboards. The master bedroom has a large en-suite with corner spa. A triple garage has internal access and auto door opener. The home has an excess of storage and linen cupboards. It also has a 3rd bathroom to add to the ground floor facilities including an extra large laundry. The separate study is a great home office. The main bathroom has a featured elevated bath and ducted air conditioning provides year round comfort. The large pool has terra cotta tiled surround to match the wrap around covered verandahs, the home is approx. 60 sqs and built to a regal standard. Veggie patch, fruit trees and storage sheds/stable lend a rural aspect to the property.

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$839,000 Saturday 12 noon - 12:30pm Stacey Pethers 0407 011 818

4 BED 2 BATH 2 CAR

$930,000 Saturday 3 - 3:30pm Rhonda Nyquist 4934 2000

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Set in the desirable High Street of Morpeth, quiet and peaceful yet easy walking to all the historic shops and cafes of the popular tourist destination. This fine residence has had a complete makeover under the flair and guidance of Suters Architects, the finished product having a quality and finish rarely seen. The original features that have been retained have been sensibly melded with clean modern lines and all the comforts one would expect in a luxury home. The ambience throughout is of relaxed elegance with a bright light interior and tastefully landscaped grounds and large shady verandahs. The kitchen is fitting of a masterchef and both bathrooms have been designed and finished with the continued high standard. Formal and informal living rooms and a large covered entertaining deck at rear provide plenty of space for entertaining in all capacities. The 809sqm block has 2 street frontage and the motorhouse/garage is befitting of the royal carriages with glass divider wall high raked ceiling with timber lined feature and large covered carport annexe providing the ultimate facilities for the car, bike or boat enthusiast. This is definitely one home that requires inspection to appreciate the attention to detail and planning and to understand the ultimate lifestyle on offer.

An attractive English feel with a tree lined driveway to welcome you to a unique property, perfect to raise a family and conveniently located between Maitland and Newcastle. On 2.5 acres this property won’t disappoint. The home has only had the one owner, with which they have kept the property in great condition and have thoroughly enjoyed the lifestyle it has provided for them. With high ceilings throughout, ducted A/C, security system, cedar timber finishes and expansive living areas this home does not lack. The master bedroom includes an en-suite with corner spa, a huge walk-in robe as well as a separate dressing room. All the bedrooms are oversized with built-ins. The country style timber kitchen overlooks the pool and takes in the magnificent views the valley has to offer. There is a freestanding garage and workshop that has been built to match the main home that will impress the man of the house.

AUCTION INSPECT CONTACT

$975,000 By Appointment Stacey Pethers 0407 011 818

3 BED 2 BATH 1 CAR

AUCTION INSPECT CONTACT

9th March 2pm, 107 Newcastle Rd, East Maitland Saturday 12 noon - 12:30pm Luke Anderson or Jessica Dixon 0408 976 509

4934 2000

107 Newcastle Rd, East Maitland www.prdhuntervalley.com.au

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uilt on a 4348-square-metre block, this house is located in a semi-rural setting on the edge of East Maitland and is close to the convenience of all facilities. The house has four bedrooms and there is an ensuite with spa in the master bedroom. The house also has a formal lounge room with fi replace and French doors, as does the adjoining dining room.

For Sale: $925,000

The kitchen features Kauri pine and Carrara marble and opens to an informal living area. The property has an inground pool, private, hedged front gardens and a double garage with loft storage. For more information, phone PRD Nationwide Hunter Valley on 4934 2000 or listing agent Rhonda Nyquist on 0419 341 999. Inspect: By appointment.

egardless of whether you are a tenant or landlord, there will be some circumstances where you will need to give written notice to either vacate the property you are renting or serve notice that you need the property vacated. It is vital to follow the correct procedure in serving the notice and making sure the notice is valid, otherwise there may be problems in obtaining vacant possession. There are a number of circumstances where it is necessary to give written notice, such as putting up the rent, notifying access for an inspection or to terminate the tenancy agreement. The amount of notice you need to give depends on the circumstances. Different notice periods apply when a notice is served depending on the purpose of the notice. Ensuring the days given in the notice period are correct is crucial to avoid problems. Days in the notice period are calendar days, not working days. However, the day on which the notice is served is not counted. If the notice is sent by post, an extra 4 working days has to be added to the notice period. Weekends, public holidays and bank holidays are not counted in the 4 days. Serving of the Notice is another crucial area to review. You should not

use registered mail to serve notices, as it may not be collected. You cannot serve a notice by pinning it on or slipping it under the person’s door. Likewise, you cannot serve notices by email, text message or over the phone. A notice can be given by handing it to the tenant or landlord in person or handing it to somebody aged 16; over at the tenant’s or landlord’s residential or business address; personally putting it in the tenant’s or landlord’s letterbox in an envelope addressed to them; or posting it to the tenant or landlord at the address they have specified for receiving notices. Where there are two or more tenants or landlords, the notice may be given to either person. You don’t have to be able to prove that the notice was received by the other person, only that it was properly served. Therefore, keep a copy of each notice, including some form of written record of the method you used to serve it, and the date it was sent or handed to the person. If you are delivering a notice in person or putting it in a letterbox, it may be a good idea to take along a witness. For those regular readers of this column who have a real estate question they would like answered, email me the question via andrew.mcgrath@rh. com.au

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CORNER POST with Josh Mitchell from the Newcastle Jets

“We need to be smarter on the pitch” So Saturday’s defeat against Western Sydney drops you out of the top six with only seven games to go. Are you starting to get concerned about the side’s fi nals chances? I don’t think the side is any more concerned now than we were before Saturday’s game. We always knew that it was going to be a tight race to the fi nals, so we just need to keep our heads up and turn our attention to this Friday night’s game against Melbourne Heart back at home. Confidence doesn’t seem too high in the team at present with just two wins out of the last 14 games. One TV pundit remarked that the Jets looked like a team waiting to get beat. What are your thoughts? People are obviously entitled to their opinion and, to be honest, not too many of the boys pay all that much attention to what’s said on the television. Confidence might not be where it should be, but we just have to work harder and smarter on the pitch and that will defi nitely come. Gary van Egmond has said that he wants the team to play from the back and control the game. However

it seems as though opposing teams know that and have worked out ways to prevent you from doing so, particularly in the last two games. Does the side have a plan B for such occasions? I think we just need to work on being smarter on the pitch. What were some of the positives you took away from the game against Western Sydney? Ruben’s [Zadkovich] goal was nice of course, but at the end of the day it was still quite a close game. I mean, Emile [Heskey] had a really good chance early on in the fi rst half and if that went in we would’ve been 1-0 up which would’ve changed the complexion of the game. You’ve got two home games in a row starting with Melbourne Heart this Friday. How important is it for the side to get maximum points from these games? These next two games are probably going to be the most important of our season, if we can manage to stay positive and listen to what Gary [van Egmond] is telling us to do. If we can do that, I think we should be able to manage a spot in the top six and cement our place in the fi nals.

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Just too little, too late A final surge from the Jets was not enough to overcome the Wanderers back to Shinji Ono who fl icked it on to an unmarked Mark Bridge STEPHEN BISSET inside the box, but his powerful shot was denied by a left-footed save from Birighitti. espite a surge late Hoping for some respite at in the game, it was a the break, the Jets went into the case of too little too second half trailing 1-0 after Hersi late for the Newcastle scored in the fi rst minute of time Jets who were defeated 2-1 by added on. A Shinji Ono free kick the Western Sydney Wanderers fell to the Dutch international at Campbelltown Stadium on inside the box and, while his Saturday night. shot was deflected by a Birighitti The loss means that the Jets are diving save, the ball looped struggling to fi nd a place in the top six, dropping to seventh place backward into the net. The Jets woes continued in after a resurgent Sydney FC got the 84th minute when former the better of Brisbane on Sunday. Jet, Mark Bridge, took the ball Newcastle looked as though they might get the early lead after just over the halfway mark and slipped around defender successive chances from striker, Josh Mitchell with ease before Emile Heskey, and defender, Sam unleashing a driving shot into the Gallaway. top left corner of the net. Wanderers attacking Ruben Zadkovich made one midfielder, Youssouf Hersi, count early in injury time, but provided the biggest headaches it was not enough to stop the for Newcastle in the fi rst half. In the 25th minute, Hersi was denied Wanderers taking home the three points and climbing to second in a one-on-one with Jets keeper spot on the A-League ladder. Mark Birighitti and, deep in the The Jets will be looking for a fi rst half, he was on the receiving reversal of fortune when they end of a wide ball from Jerome face Melbourne Heart at home on Polenz. Hersi split the Newcastle Saturday night. defence before cutting the ball

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