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NSW Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, Brad Hazzard, has visited the Hunter to inspect key development sites and launch the State Government’s new discussion paper, ‘The Lower Hunter over the next 20 Years’. Addressing members of the development industry at Town Hall on Friday, Mr Hazzard said the discussion paper was crucial to ensuring positive growth in the region over the next 20 years...

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SENIORS WEEK Your guide to what’s on around town PAGE 18-19 Charlestown MP Andrew Cornwell and Northcott staff inspect the site of the new disability care facility at Mount Hutton

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taff from disability service provider, Northcott, were joined by local Member for Charlestown Andrew Cornwell on Wednesday morning as the MP inspected the site of Northcott’s new state-of-the-art accommodation facility for young people living with a disability. The villa-style properties at Mount Hutton are thought to be the fi rst of their kind in the region and will provide long-term accommodation for six young people who are currently living in aged care. In NSW, there are currently more than 6,500

young people with fulltime care needs living in aged care. Northcott’s Acting Service Manager NSW, Lyudmyla Dendtler, said the lack of appropriate accommodation for young people with disabilities was a primary concern for the organisation. “Nursing homes have a great purpose but not for young people,� she said. “We fi nd the main issue is the lack of privacy – sometimes these young people are sharing rooms with much older people. “It’s just going to be a completely different feeling [here]...people will be going out, having barbeques, picnics and inviting people in.� The $2.2 million project was made possible thanks to a capital grant provided by the State

Government through Ageing, Disability and Home Care (ADHC) and the project is due for completion at the end of next month. Mr Cornwell said the facility was vitally important. “It’s a question of human rights...Young people should have the opportunity to live with other young people, so this facility is a shining example of how it should be done.� He said the introduction of the National Disability Insurance Scheme, beginning in the Hunter in July, would provide opportunity for more private providers to establish similar facilities in the region to provide greater accommodation choices for young people with disabilities. @thepostjourno

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Vehicle parked at centre for over three weeks raises the ire of shoppers TRICIA MOROSIN

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f you’ve been to Newcastle’s old Marketown shopping centre lately, you may have noticed – or been infuriated by – the Hyundai Grandeur that has been parked across two spaces for the past three weeks. The car’s presence seems to have ruffled a few feathers, judging by the abusive notes and graffiti on the windscreen, as well mentions and photos posted on Twitter. So we took it upon ourselves to do a little digging this week and according to Newcastle City Council, because the carpark is privately owned by Care Park Pty Ltd, they have no jurisdiction there to be able to remove it. A spokesperson said sometimes Council enters into an agreement with private carpark owners so they can act in these situations; however there is no such agreement in this case. Newcastle LAC Senior Constable, Tony Tamplin, also confi rmed that as the parker hasn’t done anything illegal and the car is on private property, it would be up to the property owner and Marketown to manage the situation. However, Senior Constable Tamplin had some advice for those angry shoppers who may be tempted to graffiti the Hyundai. “You can’t retaliate in that manner,�

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he said, explaining this would constitute malicious damage. “What they’re doing is an inconvenience; what you’re doing is illegal.�

The Post contacted Care Park Pty Ltd, who passed the enquiry back to their contract manager, Marketown. Despite numerous efforts to contact them, Marketown would not provide any

clarity on the case of the painful parker. Do you know more about this car? Email us at editorial@newcastlepost. com.au. @triciamorosin

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grew up in Sydney’s Cronulla. Yep, I’m a “shire girl” from the “insular peninsular”. Since 2005 my childhood hometown is better known for the beach riots and teenagers running the streets with Aussie flags as capes and lovely slogans like “we grew here, you flew here” emblazoned in indelible ink across their chests. When I tell people I am from Cronulla, the riots are the fi rst thing that comes to mind. It is not a racist suburb, but there does seem to be an inherent fear of the ‘outsider’.

That fear is not just limited to the Shire. Over the past week, as politicians on both sides made a desperate pitch to Western Sydney, it became clear that this fear of the ‘outsider’ is fuelled from the top. Julia Gillard is clamping down on the rules surrounding 457 temporary skilled migrant visas, because she says the community “has expressed concerns” about rorts. The PM is unable to site specific examples and appears to have made this decision on anecdotal evidence. It’s a blatant pandering to the trade

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unions and cynically links job security We need to get some compassion back with the perceived threat of foreign into the debate. workers parachuting in. If we don’t, politics of division will These 457 visas should be market prevail – that’s not good for any cultural driven; instead, their new limits are society, any multicultural suburb or the driven by fears, pushed along by this dog Australian Psyche. whistle to a small racist element. In another way, the Shadow Immigration Minister, Scott Morrison, has taken the fear mongering a little further with the boarder protection debate. The Member for Cook says asylum seekers living in the community should do so under ‘behavioural protocols’ and local police and residents should be alerted when they move in. To be fair, Mr Morrison was reacting to the awful sexual assault of a Macquarie University student, but there’s around 10,000 asylum seekers living in the community and this is a one-off incident. The same rules don’t even apply to prisoners on parole or known peadophiles. These asylum seekers are not criminals – more often than not they came on a leaky boat and are desperate for a better life. The proposals put forward by the Federal Government and Opposition this week are an overreaction and a ploy not based on policy but cynical politics. In the race for votes, politicians have Julia Gillard will clamp down on skilled migrant visas lost any sense of humanity.

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Reality check for some MPs observe the simulated treatment of patients at cutting-edge facility TRICIA MOROSIN

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he multi-million-dollar Hunter New England Skills and Simulation Centre was officially opened last week, with a new simulated Emergency Department, hospital ward, operating theatre and Intensive Care Unit revealed. The 240-square-metre facility, located at John Hunter Hospital, has been designed to give students and professionals increased clinical training opportunities in a low-risk setting. Charlton MP, Greg Combet, NSW Health Minister, Jillian Skinner and local MPs came out to officiate the opening of the facilities and were able to observe the simulated treatment of a trauma patient. “The Federal Government has invested close to $2.8 million to build this centre,” Mr Combet explained. “As a local MP, I am proud of the Government’s investment in high quality training for the next generation of doctors and nurses.” Mrs Skinner said the NSW Government provides more than $854,000 a year to the simulation centre to cover staffi ng, maintenance and equipment costs. “The upgraded facility provides staff with the opportunity of training in the state-of-the-art simulated operating

Jillian Skinner and Greg Combet observe the simulated treatment of a trauma patient at the new centre

theatre, emergency resuscitation bay and replica hospital ward,” Mrs Skinner said. “The upgrade will help to provide essential training for doctors, nurses,

allied health staff and students, and ultimately help save lives. “Simulation is a critical component of healthcare training, which helps

to enhance patient and staff safety, minimising adverse events and ensuring staff function as a team.” @triciamorosin

Second wind for Olive Tree Market

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fter a slow start to 2013 for the Olive Tree Market with the fi rst two being all but washed out, organiser Justine Gaudry has confi rmed a special market will be held this Saturday, March 16. “We are holding an extra special ‘Second Wind Market’ this Saturday after it was necessary to cancel our fi rst two markets due to dangerous wind conditions. “These were the fi rst markets

we have cancelled since starting the market in 2008 and it has had a big impact on our artists and designers who rely on the market for much of their income. Designer and maker of Frejj, Julia Flannagan, who creates designer leather bags, satchels and wearable art from everyday surroundings, was pleased to hear of the special market. “It has been rough to miss two markets,” Ms Flannagan said,

“but having been in markets for so long, you know it’s always a possibility. “We can just cross our fi ngers that the Second Wind Market will bring us good luck and that Newcastle will come out to support our creative community.” The Second Wind Olive Tree Market will be on Saturday, March 16 from 9am-3pm at The Junction Public School, rain, hail or shine. Julia Flannagan from Frejj with her designs

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How to raise a delinquent

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had a wonderful morning recently with a group of senior citizens at Georgetown and one of their lovely members gave me this little piece that had been printed in the Cessnock-Kurri Kurri Eagle (sorry, I have never heard of it) way back on December 1, 1978. It is titled, ‘How to raise a delinquent’ and I would ask you all to think about how little things have changed in the last 35 years. “These 10 easy rules were prepared by the Police Department of Houston, Texas. 1. Begin at infancy to give the child everything he wants. In this way he will grow up to believe the world owes him a living. 2. When he picks up bad words, laugh at him. Th is will make him think he’s cute. 3. Never give him any spiritual training. Wait till he is 21 and then let him ‘decide for himself’. 4. Pick up everything he leaves lying around – books, shoes, clothes.

Do everything for him so that he will be experienced in throwing all responsibility on others. 5. Quarrel frequently in his presence. In this way he will not be too shocked when the home is broken. 6. Give a child all the spending money he wants. Never let him earn his own. Why should he have things as tough as you had them? 7. Satisfy his every craving for food and drink and comfort. Denial may lead to harmful frustrations. 8. Take his part against neighbours, teachers and policemen. They are all prejudiced... 9. When he gets into real trouble, apologise for yourself by saying, ‘I never could do anything with him’. 10. Prepare for a life of grief. You are bound to have it.” Does any of this seem to strike a chord? Perhaps, deep down, society has not really changed very much.

4WD overturns: Man suffers serious arm injury

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olice are investigating an incident where a 4WD overturned and a man suffered a serious arm injury at Redhead over the weekend. At around 10.20pm on Friday evening, a 24-year-old Belmont man was driving a heavily-modified Toyota Hilux dual cab ute on a bush track off the eastern side of Oakdale Road. The man had four passengers in the vehicle as he attempted to traverse a steep rock and gravel incline.

Police said the driver’s side wheels slipped and the Toyota rolled onto its roof and down the incline for a short distance before stopping. The front nearside passenger, a 23year-old Belmont North man, had his left arm pinned under the vehicle. The man was treated at the scene by Ambulance paramedics and transported to John Hunter Hospital where he remains in a serious but stable condition. The other passengers of the 4WD were not injured.

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by Newcastle City Council Lord Mayor, Jeff McCloy

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ewcastle’s new interim General Manager, Ken Gouldthorp, started his six month tenure at The City of Newcastle on Monday. The General Manager Recruitment Panel recommended two candidates at an Extraordinary Council meeting last week, Tuesday, March 5, and Council endorsed the appointment. Mr Gouldthorp brings with him over 20-years’ experience working in executive management roles including 10 years experience as a CEO in Local Government in Queensland, with assets in excess of $3 billion, budgets exceeding $550 million per annum and staff of 1,700. As a qualified accountant with degrees in economics and fi nance and a masters degree in commerce, Mr Gouldthorp has the fi nancial

qualifications required for the job. I believe he will bring with him innovative ideas and a fresh approach to the way Council delivers services. We have spoken at length and he is very keen to get started and help Council’s Executive Leadership Team guide the city through its current fi nancial challenges. His fi rst order of business will be refi ning the 2013/2014 budget and operational plan to include potential measures to reduce expenditure and increase income after further discussions with councillors and the community have been undertaken. Although this is only a temporary placement, Ken certainly has what it takes to make an impact while the recruitment of a permanent General Manager is undertaken.

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30-year-old Greta man charged with the murder of a Rutherford woman over the weekend has been refused bail and will appear in court in April.

Police were called to the bank of the Hunter River at Aberglasslyn on Sunday evening, after members of the public had reported the discovery of a woman’s body.

Get your skates on: Ice rink coming to town

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ewcastle residents and holiday-makers will have a chance to cool off this April and May at a unique new attraction in Wheelers Place, Newcastle. The area will be transformed into a winter wonderland, with a 25-metre portable ice rink adorned with icicle lights and spotlights and music playing day and night. Ice Australia General Manager, David Parlane, said he was excited

about the project coming to Newcastle. “We expect up to 20,000 people to experience the ice rink in Newcastle, the atmosphere will be spectacular.” Mr Parlane said local contractors would help with the installation of the rink, which originally came from Amsterdam, and up to 20 employees would be recruited to work at the rink while it is in town. Ice Rink Newcastle is set to open on April 6 and remain in Wheeler Place across the school holiday period.

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by Lake Macquarie City Council Mayor, Cr Jodie Harrison

Improvements to our city continue

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any volunteers and I braved the wet weekend to join forces and clean our city as part of Clean Up Australia Day. It was a tremendous effort with nine tonnes of rubbish and bulk waste collected from 76 sites across the city. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the dedicated volunteers and organisers of the Lake Macquarie clean-up event, who have all done a wonderful service to the city by improving the sustainability of our natural environment and the litterfree enjoyment of our Lake, parks and open spaces. Last week, I had the pleasure of opening the new floating wharf facility at Swansea with State Member, Garry Edwards. Th is new facility provides easier and safer access for boats using the Swansea channel and took 18 months to complete. Council partnered NSW Roads and Maritime Services to construct the new wharf as part of the NSW Government’s Better Boating Program. The new facility includes a floating

platform and ramp, which are supported by pontoons and connected to the shore by a gangway. The benefit of this structure is its ability to rise and fall with the tide. I am pleased that the new facility has improved disability access for boating, fishing from the wharf and other water activities. Other improvements underway in our city include the Lake Macquarie Transport Interchange. In the last Council meeting, the tender for the design component of the project was accepted and SMEC Australia Pty Ltd was awarded the contract. Th is is an invaluable piece of infrastructure, which will enable us to unlock the growth potential in the Cardiff and Glendale areas whilst providing greater efficiencies for residents, heavy vehicles and industrial areas, not only locally but across the region. Communities will soon start to see more communication from Council regarding the Interchange and you can visit our website www. lakemac.com.au/lake-macquarietransport-interchange for further information.

Ahoy there: Classic Boatfest set to return

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he award-winning Lake Macquarie Classic Boatfest is on again this year in Toronto over Easter, and the committee is pulling out all the stops to make the 2013 festival another “winner”. Classic Boatfest committee president, Jim Knowles, said that he and his committee will build on last year’s event. “We have a range of new attractions, such as...entertainment, amusement rides for the kids, Aboriginal Cultural

Cruises on the Lake [and] boat building fun...” The annual event allows visitors to inspect scores of beautifully restored classic craft including wooden dinghies, steam-powered vessels, elegant yachts and motor cruisers. The event runs on Saturday, March 30 and Sunday, March 31at the Toronto Foreshore. For more information, contact 0409 902 043 or visit www.classicboatfest. com.au.

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Friday. Breakfasters in several cafés were treated to live performances from musicians, Gleny Rae and Maureen O’Brien, actress and opera singer, Sharon Allen, belly dancer, Sonya Manzalini and artist, Anne Caddey. Ms Rae said that it was an enjoyable morning and that she relished the opportunity to play solo. “I’m really just happy to be a part of the wallpaper,” she said.

Down at the Newcastle Art Gallery, curator Sarah Johnson gave a floor talk about five women artists who were displayed in the gallery’s collection. The talk looked at artists from different time periods and examined how they responded to their culture. Over at YWCA house on Dawson Street, a little bit of everything was on offer as they held a ‘Celebrating Women Market’, which also featured wine and cheese tasting, live performances and face painting. International Women’s Day is celebrated annually around the world on March 8 and was originally celebrated in line with the suff ragette movement. The day now aims to inspire women and honour their achievements.

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enator Stephen Conroy was in Hamilton last week to inspect an NBN-ready exchange. The Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy was joined by Federal Member for Newcastle, Sharon Grierson, and Federal Labor candidate for Newcastle, Sharon Claydon, on a tour of the exchange, which he described as the “nerve-centre” of the NBN rollout in Newcastle. According to the Senator, the new superfast network is “the extra piece of the jigsaw to really turbo charge [Newcastle’s] transformation” since the closure of the steelworks. The only risk to the rollout, he claimed, was a possible Liberal government. “There is one danger to the national broadband network being completed in Newcastle and his name is Tony Abbott,” Mr Conroy said. “Do not be fooled, Malcolm Turnbull and Tony Abbott do not intend to fi nish the national broadband network.” Federal Liberal candidate for Newcastle, Jaimie Abbott, responded to Mr Conroy’s claims by saying that when it comes to the NBN, “the delivery has failed to match the promise”. “I’m not interested in perpetuating the existing problem,” Ms Abbott said. “Our plan is to improve and encourage competition in the broadband market and to rollout superfast broadband using

whatever technology is shown to be the most appropriate and cost-effective for our area.” Work on the NBN fibre network is due to begin later this year to around 9,700 homes and businesses around Hamilton and Newcastle. @triciamorosin

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Lake Macquarie is buzzing with fun events and activities to keep everyone entertained.

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Dudley’s Super Street Sale Come along and shop at over 23 garage sales within Dudley. For locations visit www.dudley.org.au / Dudley / Sunday 17 March 8am-1pm

Across the Lake swim Take part in the traditional 3.8km race from Coal Point to Belmont or the 1km race between the jetties at Belmont. Saturday 23 March / Registrations close at 7.30am for a 8.30am start / cost: $50 (3.8km race) and $40 (1km race) / www.swanseabelmont.com

Composting Workshop Learn how to compost and use this valuable resource in your garden. Landcare Resource Centre / Saturday 23 March / 10-11.30am / Bookings: 4921 0333

Facebook, Twitter and Social Sites Learn how to connect with family and friends and find out what’s new in social media. Free for people 55 years and over. Toronto Library / Wednesday 27 March / 11am-12.30pm / Bookings essential: 4959 2077

Hunter Animal Rescue Pet’s Picnic Day Come along for competitions, prizes, stalls and lots of doggy related fun. All vaccinated dogs welcome! Speers Point Park / Sunday 24 March / 10am-3pm / www.hunteranimalrescue.com.au

Harmony Day Celebration Enjoy performances by local schools and performance groups. Take in the cultural arts and crafts on display, enjoy activities and games and taste culturally diverse food, including an Indigenous Bush Tucker and a big Aussie BBQ. Lake Macquarie Performing Arts Centre / Thursday 21 March / 12noon-6.30pm / More info: 4921 0333

Morisset Street Beat Entertainment all day, stalls, rides and family fun. Yambo and Short St Morisset / Sunday 17th March / 9am-3pm / More info: Southlake Business Chamber and Community Alliance

Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook (lakemaccity) and Twitter (@lakemac) to keep up to date with what’s on offer. This is just the tip of the iceberg. There are lots of other fun activities on offer for families, kids and adults; just go to www.lakemac.com.au for a full list of activities.

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SW Minister for Planning and decision. Infrastructure, Brad Hazzard, “Well I’m sorry, it’s a decision that’s has visited the Hunter to been taken. I have seen the deterioration inspect key development sites in Newcastle CBD. and launch the State Government’s new “I’m determined that we have made the discussion paper, ‘The Lower Hunter over right decision.” the next 20 Years’. Mr Hazzard made reassurances that Addressing members of the bus links from Wickham train station to development industry at Town Hall on the CBD would be “fi rst-class”. Friday, Mr Hazzard said the discussion paper was crucial to ensuring positive growth and the fi rst step in developing a new Lower Hunter Regional Strategy. The revitalisation of the Newcastle CBD and the cutting of the rail line at Wickham formed the basis of Mr Hazzard’s keynote address. “I have absolutely no doubt that you effectively have the Berlin Wall dividing Newcastle,” Mr Hazzard said of the rail line. “Now...some people in the room think that our decision, inside two years of a major government change, about the Newcastle rail line is the wrong Planning and Infrastructure Minister Brad Hazzard addresses Friday’s forum

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Our “Berlin Wall”: Minister defends plan to cut rail line

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he Caves Beach Netball Club’s 2013 season has been given a boost thanks to a generous grant from local venue, Caves Beachside Hotel. The Caves has committed to provide the club with fi nancial support of $4,000 a year for three years which Club President, Kristie Dunne, said will have a positive impact on the young players. “We’ve never had any form of sponsorship before so this will mean so much to the girls,” she explained. Mrs Dunne said the money would go towards the upgrading of equipment, grounds maintenance and help the club

achieve its ultimate goal of expanding their clubhouse. “Primarily we want a new club house, that’s our aim,” she said. “If it rains we can’t train so we’re trying to get something big enough where a team could go in and do some indoor work and everything like that.” Caves Beachside Hotel Managing Director, Bill Saddington, said the hotel had a long history of supporting local sports clubs and organisations. “We do the rugby league, the Swansea rugby league team. Obviously we do the netball. We do the Men’s Shed out here and we do the Lions Club,” Mr Saddington said. “As long as it’s local – it’s good to spend your money where you live and work.” @thepostjourno

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Newcastle Jockey Club is proud to have local company Enviropacific on board as this year’s sponsor of the Group 3 Newmarket race day. With Cheval’s Restaurant open for bookings, Fashions on the Field and a roaming jazz band, Wednesday, March 20 will be an exciting day out. The Broadmeadow track will host one of its two Group 3 sprints when the time honoured 2013 Enviropacific Newcastle Newmarket will be run. A $125,000 Quality Handicap over 1400 metres, the Newmarket was first held in 1955, when Seacraft was successful. Many of the top sprinters have won the Newcastle Newmarket over the years, including Foresight, Skellatar, Ricochet, Favoured, Manawapoi, Swiftly Ann, Manuan, Ricochet Rosie, Blue Boss, Bezeal Bay, PlatinumScissors, Patezza and He’s Remarkable. Two horses, Brandy Lad (1964 and 1965) and Manuan (1983 and 1984) won the Newmarket twice. Newcastle’s prolific premiership winning trainer, Roy Hinton, was the toast of the town in 1976 when he prepared two crackerjack sprinters, Manawapoi and Swiftly Ann to finish first and third respectively in the Newmarket. Three months later Manawapoi won the Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap at Eagle Farm. Hinton’s son-in-law, Alan Scorse, (now a successful Newcastle trainer) rode Manawapoi in both wins. Swiftly Ann, a ‘bonnie’ mare, went on to win the 1977 Newmarket and she finished third in 1978. Warwick Farm trained Manuan was a favourite with Newcastle racegoers and won the 1982 Cameron Handicap before winning successive Newmarkets. There was controversy in 1986 when the

John Deamer trained Kui Kong was second past the post but connections protested successfully against Count Bevic, which was first past the post. In 2005 Guy Walter’s Patezza won the Newmarket before taking out the famous Group 1 Doncaster Mile at Randwick. Leading New Zealand trainer Roger James ventured across the Tasman last year with the well performed He’s Remarkable. James had set He’s Remarkable for the Doncaster and chose the Newcastle Newmarket as the Horse’s lead up race. Corey Brown rode the handsome four-yearold at Newcastle and won convincingly. Newcastle Jockey Club has programmed eight races for Newmarket Day with other feature events including the $35,000 two-year-old Handicap (1400m) and the $30,000 Country Cup (1200m). The Newmarket has always been targeted by the leading Sydney stables and 2013 should be no exception, as their charges prepare for the major Autumn races such as the Doncaster. The Post has a number of tickets to Newmarket Race Day to give away. To enter, email your name and contact details to editorial@newcastlepost.com. au with ‘races’ in the subject line by 5pm on Friday, March 14. Winners will be notified.

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Podiatrist for a check up. It’s important we keep our feet in the best possible shape to stay as active as we can for as long as we can. Happy Feet Podiatry is located at 57 Glebe Road, The Junction. Call them today on 4963 6200.

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ooking to breathe a digital life into your existing hobbies? As a part of NSW Seniors Week, a free class is being held to explore how digital programs can help senior citizens who enjoy writing, photography and genealogy. Run by ComputerPals Newcastle, the class will look at different aspects of a digital lifestyle such as how to search ancestry records and the benefits of digital photography. ComputerPals is an organisation that aims to teach seniors how to use computers for independence and enrichment. Participants in the free class will also have the opportunity to speak to tutors and join the club. The class includes a free morning tea and is available to anyone over 55 years of age. It will be held on Monday, March 18 from 9:30am to 12pm at Islington Public School Hall, Hubbard Street, Islington. For bookings or further information, phone 4961 6576.

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hornton Travel is the latest brand launched by award– winning Northern Highland Travel. The company consultants have travelled all over Australia and to a diverse range of destinations all over the world. “The retail travel agency allows us the flexibility to sell travel from a range of suppliers other than NHT,” said Managing Director, Jenny Aitchison. “Guests can choose from Contiki, Scenic Tours, APT, Insight, Trafalgar, to individual packages from Viva, Qantas Holidays and Creative.” In 2012, Thornton Travel was the top selling agent in NSW in the Jetset Travelworld Affiliate network for Globus Family of brands. With great value

transfers to Sydney Airport and the Cruise terminals, Thornton Travel has found their exclusive escorted cruises are very popular. One lucky traveller, Ms Renee Gill, just won $600 off a cruise during the agency’s National Cruise Week promotion. You can join the agency’s mailing list to find out about all these great promotions by emailing sales@nht.com.au. There is a massive cruise sale which will be running until March 24, with Thornton Travel offering a number of exclusive additional onboard credits on selected sailings. Thornton Travel is located at 3 Woodford Place, Thornton, next to Woody’s Café & Conference. Call them today on 4923 5923.

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ord Mayor of Newcastle City, Jeff McCloy, is encouraging local seniors to try something new and take part in one of the many fun activities planned for Seniors Week. Community Development Worker, Belinda McDaid, said Council is promoting a variety of events that showcase the ongoing services and community groups available to seniors. “It’s the perfect opportunity to have a go and meet new friends,” Ms McDaid said. “This year’s program is the result of hundreds of volunteers and over 30 community groups and organisations working hard to provide an exciting program of 60 events that appeal to all tastes within the community.” Activities begin on Sunday, March 17 with a special selection of gay and lesbian short films screening at the Tower Cinemas in Newcastle.

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Sleep is critical to healthy living

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National Sleep Foundation study has challenged the long-held notion that the primary function of sleep is to give rest to the brain. Researchers have found that not getting enough shut-eye has a harmful impact on fat cells, reducing by 30 percent the ability to respond to insulin, a hormone that regulates energy. Sleep deprivation has long been associated with impaired brain function, causing decreased alertness and reduced cognitive ability. A recent study published by University of Chicago Medicine researchers is the fi rst description of a molecular mechanism directly connecting sleep loss to the disruption of energy regulation in humans, a process that can lead over time to weight gain, diabetes and other health problems. The study suggests that the role of sleep in energy metabolism is at least as important as it is in brain function. “We found that fat cells need sleep to function properly,� said study author, Associate Professor of Medicine, Matthew Brady, PhD.

“Many people think of fat as a problem, but it serves a vital function,� he said. “Body fat, also known as adipose tissue, stores and releases energy. In storage mode, fat cells remove fatty acids and lipids from the circulation where they can damage other tissues. When fat cells cannot respond effectively to insulin, these lipids leach out into the circulation, [with] serious complications.� Co-author of the study, Eve Van Cauter, PhD, who is the Frederick H. Rawson Professor of Medicine and director of the sleep, metabolism and health center at the University of Chicago, said that some people claim they can tolerate the cognitive effects of routine sleep deprivation. “In this small but thorough study, however, we found that seven out of seven subjects had a significant change in insulin sensitivity. They are not tolerating the metabolic consequences.� So what this means is that there’s more to missing a good night’s sleep than just feeling a bit tired, Sleep, along with your eating and exercise, is a critical part of a healthy lifestyle!

Elisha is a Registered Nurse and Midwife, with years of experience working in emergency departments, general wards, maternity and in the community.

Launch of new season fashions

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ne of the best things about a change in season is the launch of Autumn/Winter fashions. Th is past week, I have been particularly following the Myer Autumn Winter 2013 Fashion Launch. Now, don’t get me wrong, I am fully aware that the official launch was in the last days of February, but the photos are only just beginning to circulate. I have been carefully reading what the critics have to say, following the reaction of models and photographers on Twitter and perusing through countless photo galleries. From what I have seen and heard, the trends for the season are worth getting excited about. Blacks and whites were really the star of the show, a trend that I didn’t see coming. Metallics and leather, as seen in the Manning Cartell collection, are set to be very popular as is the luxe sport trend, see the Nicola Finetti collection in Myer’s A/W show. Myer’s Menswear is all about dark colours; think black, deep blue and dark grey; clean cuts and

sophisticated styles. Kris Smith looked great (not that he ever doesn’t) in Arthur Galan AG; and I especially loved the bow tie. The show was great, the models looked hot and the clothes were fantastic. But what did disappoint me is that parts of the show and some of the clothing was a little unrealistic in the sense that it was made, literally, for the models. I know that it is normal in a show like this but I was a little annoyed that many pieces, particularly the spectacular dresses worn by Jennifer Hawkins, were custom made. It’s a shame we can’t all have a designer come around to our homes and fit us with the perfect dress! I wish that we could have seen the real thing – what it would look like if I had simply picked it up off the rack and put it on in the changerooms. Because that’s what Myer’s customers will do – walk in, try on a few dresses, and spend their hard earned on what’s in front of them. But, it is just one small criticism for a fabulous showcase. Th is is going to be a great season!

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emester one of the university year has well and truly begun. For new and returning students, the sense of anticipation and excitement of this time can be immense, as they continue on their journey to a higher education. Whilst universities now offer an opportunity for all Australians to engage in tertiary education, a growing and concerning trend is the fact that universities are becoming increasingly businesslike in their operation, seemingly driven by profits and not focused on the student experience or the quality of the education they provide. University fees, which are set by the Federal Government, continue to rise across the board. It is worth recounting that just two generations ago, a tertiary education was provided to students free of charge. Th is changed in 1989 when the Hawke Government introduced the Higher Education Contributions Scheme (HECS), where university fees were set at a modest amount, which allowed for the average graduate to pay off their university debt within approximately 8-and-a-half months of graduation. Today, however, there is a very different story. The Government continues to allow

for increases in tuition fees, whilst also imposing new charges on students such as the Student Services and Amenities Fee. The Bureau of Statistics reports that today it will take the average university graduate more than 7.8 years to pay of their university debt. Education fee increases are not only found within the university system. One of the most successful higher education providers is the extensive network of TAFE colleges. TAFE still has the responsibility for training the majority of new apprentices and people fi lling the skills shortage. Massive cuts from the NSW Government to the range of courses being offered, and significant increases in TAFE tuition fees, are preventing many potential students from accessing a higher education. Australia’s future prosperity relies on a having a highly skilled workforce to meet the challenge of a changing economy. The days of national prosperity through the supply of minerals will soon be behind us. Australia’s future lies in intelligence and innovation. Without significant investment from all levels of government, little incentive remains for potential students to access a higher education.

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Dealings with those in authority is fraught with difficulties at this time, and whether this manifests as a dominant boss, difficult partner, problems with your father or battles with officials, you’ll need to be tolerant. Avoid power struggles and deal with problems logically. The New Moon on the 11th indicates a need to slow down and take life as it comes. The Full Moon on the 27th warns you not to be overly aggressive with loved ones.

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With Venus in Pisces, your sensitive side surfaces and someone’s odd behaviour suddenly makes sense, while lovers are likely to fi nd themselves connecting on a deeper and more intimate level. When it comes to children and even adults who insist on acting like kids, the key phrase is ‘tough love’. Sometimes you have to take a stand and let others know exactly what you will and won’t put up with.

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The planets are pushing you out of your comfort zone. At work, the New Moon on the 11th will usher in some big changes, while on the health front an innovative therapy will give you some new insights. Mars is making your hormones race and you need to be careful of being too assertive in relationships, as this will only cause power struggles with loved ones. The Full Moon on the 27th indicates that you may become anxious over a child, however given time this matter will resolve itself.

SCORPIO OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

Brimming with confidence, you’ll feel as though you can take on the world and win, never mind the tasks already on your agenda. However, if you insist on being arrogant and following this overly optimistic course you will only be a fool to yourself. You need to be wary of your stress levels and be more sensible regarding your schedule. The Full Moon on the 27th indicates a need to take better care of your health and energy levels.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

You may feel as though you are caught in the middle of a melodrama and it will be necessary for you to assert your authority especially when dealing with stubborn and demanding children or adults. Exercise will keep you grounded, so why not hit the gym or have a backyard blitz! Financially, you need to stick to the tried and tested, as the planets are making you become more aware of your fiscal position.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

You are ready to expand your social circle and with Venus increasing your community spirit, it’s the ideal time to leap into any local events and try to meet the neighbours. On a practical level, you’d be wise to get all quotes in writing and play it safe when shopping online. With Mars activating your domestic zone, be very careful of getting locked into power struggles with the family.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

Try not to get angry especially over fi nancial matters. You’re emotional and likely to snap at others if you don’t get your own way! You could fi nd yourself spending more than you are earning, so you will have to be disciplined to stop these debts spiralling out of control. It will also be necessary for you to guard against accidents in the home. The Full Moon on the 27th warns that anything to do with travelling or foreign affairs is not going to go to plan.

PISCES FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

With Venus in your sign you’ll be injecting fun and glamour into your life and romantically you will go from strength to strength. Friendships need careful handling. However, be tactful with what you fi nd out, as not everyone has the same outlook that you do. The Full Moon on the 27th indicates that you need to be careful not to get yourself into a tight corner fi nancially.

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Helping to manage arthritis

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rthritis Awareness Week (March 17-23) gives us an opportunity to reflect not only on the problem, but also, in a positive way, how we can control the symptoms and enable people with arthritis to lead active lives. In conjunction with Arthritis Australia (the peak patient support organisation), the Pharmaceutical Society has developed information and materials to help ensure arthritis can be managed effectively. These materials include fact cards on osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and gout. Osteoarthritis (OA) affects the weight bearing joints: the legs, the shoulders, the knees and the lower spine. Often the hands are also affected, especially at the base of the thumb and the end joints of the fi ngers.

Presently there is no cure for OA, so all treatment is aimed at achieving symptom control. In so far as medicines are concerned, as the primary aim of treatment is to reduce pain, simple pain relievers are the fi rst choice here and paracetamol is the best option. For optimum results, paracetamol should be taken not just now and again but routinely: 3g to 4g per day. Th is can be either two 500mg tablets up to four times daily, or two of the higher strength (Panadol Osteo) three times daily. Gout is the only form of arthritis where it is likely that some foods can aggravate the condition (check out the Gout fact card), but there is evidence that some foods will actually help other inflammatory forms of arthritis.

Dealing with stubborn children

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he battles with my twoyear-old daughter have started. A few weeks ago at the park, she was so livid about the fact that we had to leave. She threw herself on the ground kicking and screaming. In a fit of rage, she even attempted to dig up a tree trunk. When that wasn’t working, she rolled around in the dirt and after the two-minute explosion, completely fi lthy, stood up with a frown and followed me to the car. I have learnt during these times to stand (not too far away), let her get it out of her system and then move on. Th is can be challenging at times when everyone and their dog stops to take a look at the spectacular show my daughter puts on. Her favourite line at the moment is, “No way, not ever!” She loves nothing more than to be in complete control – like mother, like daughter, so what can I say! Some children are just built to challenge their parents.

Anthony Piggott is a pharmacist and proprietor of Piggott’s pharmacies at Blackbutt, Hamilton and Hamilton South.

What I have realised is that the methods I use for getting my son to follow directions, simply don’t work on my daughter. Stubborn, strong-willed, defiant and determined come to mind when describing my daughter. Yelling is a waste of time. If I do yell at her, she just yells back. There’s nothing pleasant about fi nding myself in a screaming match with a two-year-old, nor does it achieve anything. Fast forward 12 years and it makes me cringe. I have discovered she needs her space to be with her feelings and emotions. If I don’t interfere, she calms down a lot faster and once that happens I am able to communicate with her more effectively. What works really well is when I get down on her level, look her in the eyes and make a request in a calm voice. She also loves being actively involved in making choices so in the morning, instead of struggling to get her to wear

what I have selected, I pull out two outfits that are appropriate and she gets to choose – she loves it and gone is the morning struggle (about outfits, anyway). Despite this there are times when discipline is necessary and for my two-year-old a twominute ‘time-out’ works a treat. She can let out her frustration, calm down and then she is happy to apologise and move on. My beautiful daughter has many redeeming qualities and working with her, and not constantly butting heads, makes for a much happier, stress-free life for both of us. She makes me realise that I still have a lot to learn. If you are currently experiencing the joys of a twoyear-old, or have learnt from days gone by, please share any tips or words of wisdom at www. reneewelsh.com.au. I suspect all mothers who are going through the same two-year-old challenges (including myself) will be very appreciative!

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t is said that a fish always rots from the head fi rst. Governance is the way not-forprofit organisations and charities are controlled at a strategic and policy framework level. The not-for-profit sector makes a substantial contribution to the local and national economy, so they need to be well-managed from the top down. By their nature, not-for-profit and charities are community-based organisations governed by a voluntary board or committee depending on their size. The smaller ones are usually incorporated associations, while the larger ones are companies limited by guarantee. Occasionally, they are cooperatives. The law applies the same onus on the director of a not-for-profit organisation or charity as it does on the director of a ‘for profit’ company. The law expects the voluntary board to exercise the same degree of business acumen and judgement as that expected of paid, professional directors. The boards of not-for-profit

organisations or charities have in common a strong desire to fulfi l the objectives of the organisation, serve the community and do something which benefits individuals, groups and the community. All too often, the voluntary members of the Board or committee struggle with knowing or understanding their roles, responsibilities, duties and powers as individuals and as a collective group. They also have to understand due diligence and confl icts of interest, succession planning, fi nancial management, managing the manager and the big issue of ‘what do we do if we can’t pay our debts as and when they fall due’, to name just a few. The Business Growth Centre is offering a workshop on ‘Good Governance’ to help voluntary board and committee members to better understand their roles. These workshops will be held on March 12 and March 20. For more information or to book a spot, call 4942 3133 or visit www. businessgrowthcentre.org.au.

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Brett Gleeson is the Manager of the Business Growth Centre . He has 30 years experience in the NFP and business sectors and holds a degree in Business.

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you shouldn’t think about starting a new business without working out the structure of the business, preparing a cash flow forecast and preparing a business plan. Th is week, let’s look at business structure. According to the Australian Government’s business website (www. business.gov.au) there are four main options. You can be a sole trader which is an individual trading on their own. A partnership is an association of people or entities running a business together but not as a company. A company is a legal entity which has either public or private shareholders who invest in it. A trust is an entity that holds property or income for the benefit of others. There are advantages and disadvantages with each option. The structure you choose is important because it will influence the types of licenses you’ll need as well as the way you pay tax. It is best to get advice from a solicitor and an accountant to help you work out the structure that best meets your business needs.

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’ve never had much time for Tim Burton’s remakes of ‘Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory’ and ‘Alice in Wonderland’ in the past and walking into the 6:45pm screening of ‘Oz The Great and Powerful’ I thought the folk at Disney had just pulled a Burton with Oz and reworked a classic film that was still holding up fine even after 70 years. There are plenty of references to ‘The Wizard of Oz’ in this movie but they are more homages to its greatness. Like the original, the first part of the movie is filmed in black and white and a few actors including Michelle Williams and Zach Braff have roles both in Kansas and in Oz, but there are enough differences and new characters to meet to keep it interesting. Check your expectations at the door and you’ll enjoy ‘Oz’ a whole lot more.

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hile the violence is ramped up to Tarantino levels in this crime comedy from director Martin McDonagh, who brought us the utterly brilliant ‘In Bruges’, a razor sharp script, some truly hilarious moments and an impressive ensemble cast make up for the splatter. In a similar vein to the likes of ‘Get Shorty’, ‘Seven Psychopaths’ tells the story of struggling screenwriter Marty (Colin Farrell), who, while trying to finish the screenplay for his film ‘The Seven Psychopaths’, inadvertently becomes embroiled in the seedy Los Angeles criminal underworld after two of his oddball friends – Billy (Sam Rockwell) and Hans (Christopher Walken) kidnap the Shih Tzu of underworld heavy Charlie (Woody Harrelson). The willful pup escapes and it’s up to this motley trio to get it back. Sure, the plot does sound a bit ridiculous, but thanks to some wonderful performances, particularly from Walken and Rockwell, most of the ridiculousness can be forgiven.

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iding high on the triumphant Oscar win for the documentary ‘Searching For Sugarman’, the highly underrated yet utterly brilliant Rodriguez will be hitting Sydney for three highly anticipated shows (the second two have already sold out, so you’d better get in quick for this one). It’s been 42 years since Rodriguez released his seminal debut album ‘Cold Fact’ with such insightful classics as ‘Sugar Man’, ‘Hate Street Dialogue’ and ‘Jane S. Piddy’, and now, thanks to the doco, he’s finally getting the global recognition he deserves (outside of Australia and South Africa where he has been revered for years). Onstage with Rodriguez on his Australian Tour will be surf rock band, The Break, which comprises the three founding members of Midnight Oil, Rob Hirst, Martin Rotsey and Jim Moginie as well as Brian Ritchie of US band Violent Femmes, and Jack Howard from Hunters and Collectors.

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ewcastle outfit The Cavalcade seem to be hitting their straps this year with a freshly minted single, ‘Little Games’, giving people a taste of the smooth, pop rock sounds that are about to drop on the band’s sophomore self-titled EP. The band also completed a run of dates in Victoria, including a couple of shows with British India last week and, by all accounts, everything went swimmingly. For the uninitiated, The Cavalcade formed in 2010 and, after nine months honing their sound, the band unleashed themselves onto the world. After landing a support slot for Central Coast rockers, After the Fall, for their debut appearance on stage, The Cavalcade seemed to have an immediate effect on the audiences. Although frontman, Patrick Truscott, said the band was a bit unsure how they would be received in their hometown. “We were kind of superstitious about playing our music in Newcastle”, he admitted. “The music scene in Newcastle

isn’t as prevalent as it once was, and crowds are only really interested in hardcore, metal, or dance club music, so we didn’t think our brand of music would be as appealing to the crowds in our hometown.” They needn’t have worried though – The Cavalcade quickly established themselves as a formidable live act, supporting the likes of The Mission Motion, The Getaway Plan and ‘The Classic Crime’. In November 2010, the band released their debut EP, ‘The Feeling Of Thought’, which set the template for the Cavalcade sound – a unique amalgam of ambient melodic progressions and up-tempo distorted breakdowns. Now, with a new EP about to drop anytime soon, and with a live show that has been solidified thanks to some solid touring (which also includes the opening slot on US band Lydia’s national tour) this is one band you’re definitely going to want to check out. Catch The Cavalcade when they play at the Great Northern Hotel on Wednesday, March 20 alongside Faraway Stables and Geography of Mars.

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debut release, the world/pop fusioninspired ‘Feel the Music’. He also collected the most awards ever received by one artist in one year at the 2005 ABC Music Awards, acquiring the gongs for best artist, best male vocalist, broadcaster’s choice and APRA songwriter of the year. On his world tour in 2008, Gian had the opportunity to perform with the likes of Miko Weaver (Prince’s guitarist from The Family), Chris Lee (the well-known blues session muso), and the legendary flamenco guitarist, Jeronimo Maya, picking up some tips and licks along the way. Catch Gian when he plays at Shoal Bay Resort on Friday, March 15 and Wangi Workers Club on Saturday, March 16.

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fter spending a few years promoting his original music around the world, Newcastle-based singersongwriter Gian is taking a well deserved break – this time going back to his roots by performing a series of solo gigs covering some of the most loved songs of yesterday and today in his own unique style. Gian’s catalogue of covers reads like a musical timeline crossing many popular genres from motown soul, rock, blues, 80’s pop and funk, reggae, R&B, top 40 hits and some great Latin tunes played by someone who knows what he’s talking about when it comes to flamenco guitar. Gian is more commonly associated for his original music, firstly with his

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t takes something big to persuade a group to abandon a sound that has seen them through six records, but for Canadian double act Tegan and Sara, the reason was age. Both now in their thirties and still finding their name appearing under bigger indie acts after more than a decade in the business, the twins were forced to re-evaluate their career in a big way.

The result is ‘Heartthrob’, a record that sees the Quins take a dramatic leap from their tried and tested indie rock leanings and embrace a much more mainstream, pop sound, a decision that Sara Quin said wasn’t an easy one to make. “I don’t think I was concerned that people would like it,” Quin revealed to TE. “I think that for me what was more distressing was just wanting to be able to talk about this record and not feel bad for having the ambition that we did. “I didn’t want people to write this off

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as a ploy to be successful. “I wanted people to say this was Tegan and Sara wanting to be more successful and not have all these negative connotations associated with that.” Although admitting that nowadays she is far more influenced by artists like Alicia Keys and Beyonce than Peaches or Arcade Fire, Quin is still quick to reaffirm her punk rock roots. “When we were teenagers in the 90s, this sort of idea of selling out or doing things that were disingenuous or too corporate, all of those ideas are very grounded in who we are as people. “I still go sit in my closet and sing at the top of my lungs and probably terrify my neighbours and sing about my broken heart and my insecurities and my deficits as a person. “I still eat, sleep and breathe this band.” Excited to showcase new material when the duo are in Australia next month as part of the Groovin’ the Moo Festival, Quin said despite being pop songs, their new tracks pose new challenges when it comes to performing live. “I have a tremendous amount of respect for people who are like, dancing around and running around in pop bands because I’m used to just standing incredibly stationary and singing in a fairly comfortable range for myself

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hen it came time for Pete Murray to start thinking about his next project after his highly acclaimed ‘Blue Sky Blue’ set, he wanted to mix things up a bit. Not content to release a greatest hits compilation, which may be expected of an artist of his calibre and longevity, Murray made the unusual, but ultimately rewarding decision to revisit ‘Blue Sky Blue’ – recording the songs acoustically in his adopted hometown of Byron Bay and enlisting a pretty formidable roster of friends to help out. “The idea didn’t come straight away,” Murray told TE. “Myself and management had been talking for about 18 months about how we could do things a little differently and the idea of collaborating with other artists came up. Anyway, I sent [the song] ‘Blue Sky Blue’ to Natalie [Pa’apa’a] from Blue King Brown and she did this rap over the top of it that just sounded great so we thought, ‘Let’s get some other friends in and revisit those tracks with a more laid back acoustic feel’. “I didn’t want to release just another greatest hits album – it’s something a bit different.” The unashamedly cruisey release features the talents of the likes of Ash Grunwald,

Scott Owen (The Living End), Katie Noonan, Busby Marou and Bernard Fanning and Darren Middleton from rock powerhouse, Powderfinger. “I wanted to work with friends, first and foremost, on the album and I’ve known all these guys for years and I think that familiarity made things really when recording and really contributed to the laid back feel of the record.” Murray added that it wasn’t just the people on the album that helped shape the feel, but also the location in which they recorded – the coastal paradise of Byron Bay. “Yeah, I’d say the location was a major influence on how things came out,” he said. “Basically, we’d get up in the morning

and go and have a surf and then we’d go into the studio for a few hours and do it all again the following day – it was a brilliant way to make a record.” Now, with the album out and winning quite a few plaudits around the traps for the quintessentially Australian songwriter, Murray is currently smackbang in the middle of a mammoth 44-date tour in support of the album, which will bring him to Newcastle later this month. “We’re about a third of the way through the tour now and it’s been going really well,” he said. “It’s just really great to be back out on the road. I guess I was kind of getting to the stage where I was getting over performing a little bit and everything that comes with wrangling a band on the road. Also, I was wearing one of those little ear

mics and that tended to make me feel a little bit disconnected from the audience. But with this tour, it’s really stripped back – it’s just going to be a three-piece including me with a stomp box, acoustic guitar and a harmonica – there’s a very organic vibe going on.” Murray, who first drilled his music into the national consciousness with his debut album, ‘The Game’ in 2000, said he has come a long way as an artist since those formative years. “Back then, the songs were a lot deeper and darker,” he said. “That stuff is still there, but I do try and incorporate more into my songwriting as I go on – I’d like to think I’m a much better songwriter now than when I started.” Catch Pete Murray when he plays at the Cambridge Hotel on Saturday, March 23.

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hen it comes to energetic and engaging live shows, few Newcastle covers acts approach the stage with as much gusto as The Capulets. This five-piece is known to throw a few curve balls here and there, which isn’t surprising when you’ve got a frontman who is also equally adept at the sax, harmonica, guitar and didgeridoo. It’s fair to say The Capulets don’t just stand there and run through a by-the-numbers set – they plough through it with rock abandon – with a set that includes tracks from the likes of Australian Crawl, Gnarles Barkley, Guns N Roses, Led Zeppelin and a bit of Justin Timberlake thrown in for good measure. They’ve even given into their inner child and have been known to unleash some sweet lighting and smoke effects. Catch The Capulets when they play at the Exchange Hotel on Friday, March 15 and Belmont 16s on Saturday, March 16.

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hen it came time for UK folk multi-instrumentalist Seth Lakeman to record his sixth and latest album, ‘Tales From The Barrel House’, he decided that he needed to take a different approach. Instead of eschewing the creature comforts of the studio in favour of recording at home like a lot of artists seem to do nowadays, Lakeman went one further for the album’s opening track ‘More Than Money’ choosing

to record the song in a disused West Country copper mine. “The whole concept behind the album was to write about a lot of the dying trades around the English West Country and I sing a bit about the miners and miners conditions on the album, so I thought it would be fitting to record a song in a copper mine,” he said. “So we lugged everything down there and I had my lap-top and my Pro Tools and went about recording the thing – I’m really pleased with the result.” Lakeman added that the location provided a kind of otherworldly feel to the track.

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“It was actually pretty weird down there,” he said. “I can remember we had just finished a take and we were listening back to it and we could all distinctly hear a child’s voice laughing – it was pretty wicked.” To further emphasise his homage to the dying trades of Devon (where Lakeman was born and raised), he recorded the remainder of the album in a disused Devon cooperage (the Barrel House from the album’s title) an old smithy and other workshops in the Morwellham Quay mining port on the River Tamar. He said the end result was the album he had wanted to make since releasing his debut album, ‘The Punch Bowl’, as he felt he had more artistic freedom being on an independent label than he did after the release of his last long player ‘Hearts and Minds’ with Virgin/ EMI. “My whole sound is quite rooted in tradition, so this album really is the one that I’ve wanted to make for the past 15 years,” he said. “After ‘Hearts and Minds’ was released I was getting a lot of pressure from EMI to come out with single and

I just found that pressure and having to compromise really quite stifling and it really wasn’t helping me grow as an artist.” And grow as an artist he has. On ‘Tales From The Barrel House’, Lakeman not only wrote all of the songs – heartfelt folk-tinged paeans to simpler times – but played every instrument himself as well as producing and mixing. “It was an extraordinary freedom to explore my music in this magical valley, which is close to my Devon home,” he said. “I know this set of songs may be judged as harsh and raw, perhaps challenging for some, but, for me, that’s the whole point of ‘Tales From The Barrel House’. Catch Seth Lakeman when he plays at Lizotte’s Lambton on Saturday, March 23.

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here’s no denying that soulful songstress Cass Eager isn’t afraid of breaking new ground. She has travelled extensively throughout Australia, Canada, The Middle East and East Timor and now she has plunged herself into the uncharted waters of motherhood. “Well things have slowed down a little on the music side of late as camp Cass Eager has now expanded to three as we [partner Jon “Howler” Howell from Chase The Sun] now have 16-month old Hank to think about,” Eager told TE. “We’re still gigging around a fair bit just not as full on as we used to.” Eager, whose soulful vocals have drawn comparisons to the likes of Janis Joplin and Bonnie Raitt, said that much of the inspiration for her music is drawn from her extensive travelling, not least her experiences in East Timor, where she toured five times – twice with the Australian Army where she performed for UN peacekeepers and in various orphanages. “It’s a great way of doing it – combining travel and music and I have been afforded so many amazing opportunities and I really do think you get a better sense of a place if you’re performing there and speaking to the people. “Also, I’d say the travelling I’ve done has informed my songwriting because you are a product of your experiences. My song ‘Beautiful

Day’, which is one of my favourite songs, was born out of my time in East Timor, which was such an eye-opening experience – it definitely broadened my awareness and understanding of human nature.” In a case of one extreme to another and as a testament to her universal appeal, Eager also had the honour of performing at Kerry Packer’s polo property, where she played for none other than Prince Harry. “I’m not really sure how that one came about actually, but it was a pretty surreal gig. “People were milling around saying ‘Oh my God, Harry’s coming, Harry’s coming’, but I’ve never really been that phased by celebrity,” she said. “Anyway, I played my set and a couple of his minders came up to me and said ‘The Prince would like to have a game of pool with you’, so I did and I nailed his arse to the wall – but he was such a nice guy. He asked me for some guitar lessons, so I showed him a few chords.” For now, requests for Royal tutoring notwithstanding, Eager said she was in the process of working on a follow-up to her 2010 EP, ‘Down On Your Knees’. “We’re doing a lot of writing, demo-ing and recording at the moment so we’re hoping to have an album out before too long,” she said. “I’ll also be planning to return to Newcastle as much as I can because it’s always a really good show up there.” Catch Cass Eager when she plays at the Wickham Park Hotel on Friday, March 15.

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acknowledge and celebrate Irish heritage and the settlement of Irish women in Australia during a very tough time,� she said. The Borderless project examines the remarkable stories of Irish women and their subsequent influence on modern society. “The presentation charts the amazing journey, arrival and settling of these women in a very harsh environment, and acknowledges their contribution to the culture and society of Australian women to this day,� O’Brien said. The venue, O’Brien pointed out, will help add a dose of charm and atmosphere to the proceedings. “Well, it’s my favourite performance base,� she said. “It’s a small, intimate venue and has the most delicious vibe, full of character and charm.� Over the two day event, O’Brien’s Borderless project will be supported by various guests, including Irish whistle player, Bill Wiseman, and Irish harpist, Cath Auchterlone. ‘To be Shore to Shore’ will take place at the RX Theatre on Friday, March 15 from 12.30pm and Saturday, March 16 from 8.00pm. Bookings can be made through the Theatre on 4929 4969. Visit mymaureenobrien.blogspot.com. au for more information.

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the latest album would form the basis of the show – it would also incorporate tracks from his previous albums ‘Pale Rider’, ‘Who Am I’ and ‘Brothers Grimm’. “I’m definitely going to be touching on my whole career with this tour,� he said. “It’s been ten years no since I released ‘Pale Rider’ and I really appreciate the fact that I am able to develop those sounds that I came up with back then into something that is more representative of who I am now.� Catch Drapht when he plays at the Bar on the Hill on Friday, March 15.

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R H Blacksmiths Caves Beach R H Blacksmiths 29 Gommera St Blacksmiths 4971 5071 STOP LOOKING YOU’VE FOUND IT! 4971 5071 Master chef kitchen to die for!

R H Blacksmiths Toronto 4971 5071 It Doesn’t Get Be er Than This!

View By appointment Agent Darrell Smith 0414 683 329

View By appointment Agent Andrew McGrath 0428 406 442

• Ducted airconditioning • Big kitchen with ceasar stone benches • Formal lounge & dining • Large family room opens to enclosed Paradise Room • Large rumpus room with parquetry flooring • Big inground saltwater pool • Built-ins to all bedrooms • Main with ensuite

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Saturday 1-1.30pm Agent Andrew McGrath 0428 406 442

• 9 Miles of beach at the end of the street • Custom designed Montgomery Homes • Big north facing block over 700 sqm • Two storey render & tile • Self contained on ground floor • Drive through 3 car garage • Tiled entry foyer & rumpus / potential 4th bedroom to ground floor • 3rd bedroom, 3rd bathroom & laundry to ground • Big Open plan living upstairs with vaulted ceilings

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• Located close to waterfront of Carey Bay • Tucked away on the “well sought after” Excelsior Parade • Modern kitchen with ample storage • Large lounge & dining area to the upper level • Main bathroom with spa • Four large bedrooms + office • Big living area to ground floor with water feature • Inground pool and double garage

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R H Blacksmiths 12 Beltana St, Blacksmiths 4971 5071 Just Like Grandmas House

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Saturday 12-12.30pm Agent Andrew McGrath 0428 406 442

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

• Single level brick veneer & tile home • Separate self contained accommodation • Investors – qualifies for depreciation allowances • Constructed in 1994. • Big double garage & double carport • Parking for boats & vans • Fully fenced level block with room for a pool • Walk to shops & school, less than 800 metres to surf • Good size bedrooms

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Saturday 11-11.30am Agent Andrew McGrath 0428 406 442

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• Modern bathroom • Big living area • Built ins to two bedrooms • Just 5 houses back from the beach

·Choice of four ·Ground or first floor ·Walk to shops, beach & lake ·Car space + shared laundry

• Just two streets from shops • Immaculate presentation • Large living area, north facing courtyard • Two good size bedrooms with built View By appointment

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RAWORTH OPULENT FAMILY LIVING

BOLWARRA HEIGHTS REFINED COUNTRY ESTATE

An elegant and expansive home of immaculate presentation, this traditionally styled residence has many special qualities with tasteful interiors, period details and exquisite gardens. Defying its young age, the home is a testament to federation design with stunning tessellated tiles, woven wire fencing, high ceilings and a summerhouse complete with guest accommodation and workshop. Modern conveniences such as ducted air-conditioning, gourmet kitchen and generously proportioned rooms make this ideal for family-focussed living. The flowing floor plan allows leafy and private views from every room and plenty of space for entertaining and retreat. All four bedrooms in the main homestead are of generous proportions, particularly the master bedroom which enjoys a full sized bathroom and dressing room. The gourmet kitchen is straight from the pages of a luxury home magazine with European appliances and granite bench tops. The dining area sits amongst louvered windows and enjoys views of the garden, inground pool and large deck, also ideal for entertaining. Stepping outside you will find a separate sandstone entertaining area complete with wood fired oven & outdoor kitchen. Other features include a stunning henhouse complete with pergola, a double garage with workshop area and almost 1/2 an acre of landscaped grounds.

Built in 2000 this high quality master built residence displays all the features one would expect in a home built 100 years ago with 10ft ceilings, grand entrance, wide hallways, ornate plaster work, open fireplace and wide north facing verandah overlooking a very attractive dam and jetty to the mountains beyond.

PRICE INSPECT CONTACT

PRICE INSPECT CONTACT

$1,250,000 By Appointment Stacey Pethers 0407 011 818

POOL 5 BED 4 BATH 2 CAR

This grand two storey home is position perfect in a prestigious acreage estate in Bolwarra Heights. On a very well kept acre block with landscaped gardens and a screened outdoor entertaining area overlooking the in-ground pool it presents as the perfect home for the family. All 5 bedrooms are of generous proportions with built in wardrobes. The master bedroom has the added benefit of double robes and an elegant parents retreat. Formal and informal living areas grace the ground floor, as does

windows create a very sunny ambience.

INSPECT

By Appointment

CONTACT

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POOL 5 BED 3 BATH

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Picture Perfect on 4348sqm. A much admired residence in a semi rural setting , yet ideally located on the edge of East Maitland, handy to all facilities. The home is the fruition of the melding of appealing American farmhouse architecture and a well structured floorplan, providing aspect, views and a very comfortable lifestyle. Private, hedged front gardens and a wrap around porch are tasteful and welcoming, the atrium entrance lobby has dramatic decorative iron railed stairs and the warmth of natural timber. The formal lounge has fireplace and French doors, as does the adjoining dining room. The kitchen is a dream built of Kauri pine with carrara marble top and open to the informal living area which in turn flows out to the very attractive entertaining area with mood lighting and built in pizza oven and also has a peaceful outlook over the private inground pool. 4 generous bedrooms, the main with opulent ensuite, spa and carrara marble finish. Further features include ducted air, Black Butt timber floors, high ceilings, downstairs powder room and quality inclusions. A double garage with loft storage has direct access whilst a large underhouse garage/workshop offers versatile usage. The grounds are a total of 4348sqm.

PRICE INSPECT CONTACT

$925,000 By Appointment Rhonda Nyquist 0419 341 999

4934 2000

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

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a functional timber kitchen, a formal dining room and a study. All rooms enjoy leafy views and the large

Offers Over $750,000

$1,195,000 By Appointment Rhonda Nyquist 0419 341 999

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All on the edge of town so close to shops and schools but enjoying a true country lifestyle.

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BOLWARRA HEIGHTS

Set on a prime parcel of land with 2 road frontage and sweeping rural views the setting is idyllic, private and peaceful. The sweeping drive is tar sealed with pencil pine border and very tastefully landscaped grounds with a drive through portico a feature of the rear of house architecture. 4 generous bedrooms plus study as well as 1 bedroom guest accommodation in separate building. Formal and informal living areas, bright open plan kitchen with marble bench top, ducted air conditioning, plantation shutters, main bathroom with spa bath, large laundry and 3rd toilet, 4 car garaging and plenty of hard stand area for boats and caravans.

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uilt on a 870-square-metre block, this two storey house makes the most of views across Rathluba Lagoon. The house has four bedrooms and there is an ensuite and walk-in wardrobe in the master bedroom. The house also has both formal and informal living areas, an office

For Sale: $765,000

and separate dining and family rooms. The property has an in-ground pool, double garage with internal access and a sun parlour with a gas fi replace. For more information, phone PRD Nationwide Hunter Valley on 4934 2000 or listing agent Reece Thompson on 0478 691 418. Inspect: By appointment.

ne of the biggest issues in the day-to-day management of rental properties involves getting repairs carried out and what is classed as an urgent repair. When a tenant signs a lease, the landlord must ensure it is in a reasonable state of repair, taking into account the age of the property and the amount of rent being paid. If something in the premises does break down, leaks or needs fi xing, a tenant should contact the landlord or agent. Unless the repair is urgent, it is advisable to make the request in writing. The landlord is not always obliged to fi x every small thing in the property. They only need to keep the premises in a reasonable state of repair. They do, however, need to comply with building, health and safety laws. Tenants are responsible for doing things like replacing light bulbs, changing the smoke detector batteries, cleaning windows, dusting, removing cobwebs and routine garden maintenance. In terms of urgent or emergency repairs, urgent repairs are such instances as a burst water service or a serious water service leak, blocked or broken toilet or sewer, a serious roof leak, a gas leak, a dangerous electrical fault, flooding or serious flood damage, serious storm or fi re damage, a failure

or breakdown of the gas, electricity or water supply to the premises, a failure or breakdown of the hot water service, a failure or breakdown of the stove or oven, a failure or breakdown of a heater or air-conditioner, or a fault or damage which makes the premises unsafe or insecure. If urgent repairs are needed, a tenant needs to notify the landlord or agent immediately, who must arrange for the repairs to be done as soon as possible. If a tenant is unable to reach the agent or landlord, they need to check their tenancy agreement for the details of the nominated tradespeople to contact. If urgent repairs are not carried out within a reasonable time, a tenant may be able to arrange for the work to be done and be reimbursed by the landlord, but only up to $1,000. In order for this to happen, a tenant must be able to show that the need for the repair was not the tenant’s fault, that they contacted the landlord or agent or made a reasonable attempt to do so and gave the landlord or agent a reasonable opportunity to get the repairs done. A tenant would then need to give the landlord written notice setting out the details of the repair and copies of all receipts. The landlord is required to reimburse the tenant within 14 days of receiving the notice.

Troy Duncan is Principal of First National Real Estate, Lake Macquarie

$489,950

FENNELL BAY

$349,950

11 S -1 AT 1. 30 A 2

Fantastic North East facing family home Lovely lake views from both front decks 5 bedrooms all with built ins plus ducted air conditioning Spacious open plan lounge leads to entertaining deck Low maintenance yard with drive through garage Owner downsizing, inspect this excellent valued home

Dial: Shane Beverley 0409 663 504 Address: 26 Ilford Avenue

Dial: Bill Messiter 0418 700 884 or Shane Beverley 0409 663 504 Address: 13 Skye Point Road

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Short walk to shops and buses Charming 2-3 bedroom brick and tile home Spacious lounge, formal dining room, modern kitchen Freshly painted inside Double garage converted to teenage accommodation

Dial: Bill Messiter 0418 700 884 Address: 17 George Street

Dial: Shane Beverley 0409 663 504 Address: 44/305 Main Road

$319,950

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Neatly presented clad and tile home Two double bedrooms plus study or sunroom Brand new stylish bathroom and laundry Renovated laminated kitchen Handy to transport and shopping Newly polished floors

Dial: Bill Messiter 0418 700 884 Address: 311 Lake Rd

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$269,950

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Dial: Bill Messiter 0418 700 884 Address: 617 Main Rd, Glendale

$300,000

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OFFERS OVER $155,000

LAND

LAND FOR SALE

LAND FOR SALE

4,344sqm Battleaxe block with creek Lovely peaceful position Close to school, walking track and train station The ideal lifestyle

Fantastic block in new estate, surrounded by quality homes and lovely rural outlook Block size approx 629sq Plenty of room to build your family home Will suit most building design Inspect today

Dial: Shane Beverley 0409 663 504 Address: 12A Bridge Street

Dial: Shane Beverley 0409 663 504 Address: 124 Clydebank Road

1/545 Main Road, Glendale

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Buses will run hourly from the showground to the riverside camping area for the after-show party from 10pm. The Post has a number of passes to the Maitland Bike and Hotrod Show on Saturday, March 23 to give away. To enter, email your name and contact details, with ‘Hotrod’ in the subject line, to editorial@newcastlepost.com.au by Monday, March 18 at 5pm. Winners will be notified.

ewcastle’s own freestyle motocross rider, Tyrone Gilks, has always been one to push the envelope. At 11-years-old he broke the world record for the furthest jump performed on a 65cc bike and by the time he was 16years-old, he’d claimed the records for the 85cc and 125cc categories, too. Still not satisfied with his three world records, next Saturday Mr Gilks will attempt to break the world for the furthest jump performed on a 250cc bike as part of the Maitland Bike and Hotrod Show at the Maitland Showground. Mr Gilks said to him, riding was all about progression. “I get the most satisfaction out of progressing, that’s why I want to jump further. “To me I can only enjoy riding if I’m progressing. “I’m only here once so I want to do as much as I can.” Along with Mr Gilks’ world record attempt, the family event will also feature demonstrations from world class freestyle riders, Joel Brown and Josh Hannah, drag bikes, the Hunter’s largest tattoo show, music, and more. Gates open at midday and entry is $25, with hotrod and custom bike registration between 8am and 1pm. Tyrone Gilks claiming the world record for the furthest jump

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Efforts fi nally paid off for the Jets just before half-time when Marko Jesic found space before playing a brilliant ball to Adam Taggart, whose fi rst-time shot made it 1-1 at the break. The Jets went into the second-half full of confidence but couldn’t capitalise on a plethora of chances. Just when it looked as though both teams would take a share of the spoils, Michael Thwaite made the breakthrough for Perth in stoppage time after an errant corner wasn’t cleared by the Jets’ defence, leaving the Glory captain to slot home a deflected ball from six-yards out. With just two rounds left to play, the Jets will be after three points when they travel to Hindmarsh Stadium to take on Adelaide United on Friday night.

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Wheely good: World record Finals in jeopardy: Loss attempt at bike show sees Jets slip further he Newcastle Jets were left heartbroken with their fi nals chances in jeopardy after Perth Glory snatched a late extra-time goal to clinch a 2-1 victory during their clash at Hunter Stadium on Friday night. The Jets looked confident from the starting whistle and nearly went ahead in the third minute after striker, Adam Taggart, found himself on the end of a perfectly weighted through ball. Taggart volleyed but Glory keeper, Danny Vukovic, managed a reflex save, pushing it over the crossbar. Connor Chapman nearly made it 1-0 after he found himself unmarked. Despite the Jets best efforts, it was the Glory who found the net fi rst when Liam Miller played a long ball to Chris Harold down the right wing, who ran the ball up the pitch before cutting back to Mathias Cordoba, who netted a shot from the edge of Michael Bridges makes a run into clear space during Friday’s match the area.

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wo years ago, 25year-old Chris Yeates was standing on the sidelines of the Sparke Helmore NBN Triathlon, cheering on his mate after a breathless one-kilometre walk to the Newcastle foreshore. A couple of battles with Leukemia and subsequent bone marrow transplants had left Yeates with graft-versushost disease and less than 20 per cent lung capacity; making everyday activities extremely difficult. At that point, he wasn’t sure he’d make it onto the list for a lung transplant. “There was a time when I was positive I was not going to live, because each month when I went and had a lung function test my lung capacity would’ve reduced‌â€? he said. “I couldn’t see that I could be rescued in a timeframe before I just stopped breathing and that was the scariest time of my life.â€?

After jumping through a number of hoops, Yeates did make it onto the transplant list and some seven months later, was called and told a matching set of lungs had become available. “It wasn’t the fi rst time I’d been wheeled into an operating room, and so I wasn’t nervous about it to be honest, I was very excited,� he explained. Th is Sunday, just days after he celebrates the one year anniversary of his new lungs, Yeates will himself compete in the Sparke Helmore NBN Triathlon – an experience he describes as “surreal and exciting�, particularly considering where he was only two years ago. His inspiring story is a reminder that one organ donor can transform the lives of up to 10 people. If you haven’t already, talk to your family about your wishes and visit www.donatelife.gov.au for more information, or to register as a donor. @triciamorosin

Chris Yeates is set to take part in the Sparke Helmore triathlon this weekend. Photo: STEPHANIE MORAN.

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