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help for centres Local domestic violence crisis centre Jenny’s Place will share in more than $200,000 worth of additional funding for homelessness services in the Hunter region, announced by the State Government last Tuesday during Homeless Persons Week. The centre was one of six providers to receive funding as part of the Government’s Going Home, Staying Home reform plan.

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Labor candidates Sharon Claydon (Newcastle), Pat Conroy (Charlton) and Jill Hall (Shortland) with Deputy Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, at Tourle Street Bridge last week

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he State Liberal Government has been snubbed by the Federal Labor Party on the day of a major joint funding announcement that saw more than $100 million committed to the

upgrade of the Tourle Street Bridge and Cormorant Road. Deputy Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, visited the congested corridor last Thursday morning to announce $52 million in Federal funding for the project, which will go towards the duplication of the bridge and approaches on either side. The State Government will

also contribute $52 million to the project, bringing the total funding to $104 million. Mr Albanese said the Federal Government’s contribution is fully funded and the project could begin before the forecasted 2015 start date. “Construction should commence in 2015 but we’d be prepared to bring it forward...and we’ll be approaching

the State Government to ensure that can occur.” When questioned about the previous State Labor Government’s decision not to install four lanes on the bridge when it was upgraded four years ago, Mr Albanese said the Federal Government had a lot to learn from the mistake. Continues on page 3

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he first of the candidates debates took place at the National Press Club in Canberra on Sunday evening. While, as usual, people have apportioned victory to both candidates, I don’t think either leader came out on top. As the prime-ministerial hopefuls said much the same things we’ve been hearing from them every day of the campaign, let’s instead look at a few of the stranger moments of Sunday’s talkfest to try and make sense of them. Or just to relive the fabulous awkwardness of it. Like those naughty English batsmen who use silicon tape to avoid a dismissal, Rudd was accused of cheating during the proceedings by having notes. A serious accusation indeed. This is because both candidates had agreed to a set of rules, which stipulated that while they could have a pen and paper, they were not permitted to use pre-prepared notes. Mr Rudd also tripped up over the question of whether he would commit to building a second airport in Sydney, palming the question off to his minister (something he

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hilst there is bipartisan support around the need to invest in the nation’s schools, not all are in agreement as to how this plan can best be funded. Labor’s cuts to tertiary education to fund its Better Schools program have been met with a strong public outcry from university students and the higher education sector and Greens candidate for Newcastle, Michael Osborne, is pushing for the cuts to be reversed. “In the Gonski report, it talks about the need for more [funds] and the Greens are responding to that in terms of giving the tertiary sector more funding,” Cr Osborne said. The Greens plan would see an additional $2 billion commitment on top of Labor’s $3 billion investment into education, paid through a mining tax, axing tax breaks for mining corporations, implementing a millionaire’s tax and a public support levy on the banks. Speaking at a community forum hosted by the Greens, Tom Griffiths, a senior lecturer in comparative and international education at the University of Newcastle, said Labor’s $2.3 billion cut to the university sector to fund its Better Schools plan would have a dramatic

State MPs arrive to announce the new funding soon after the Labor candidates had left the area

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Greens candidate for Newcastle, Michael Osborne, at the University of Newcastle’s Callaghan campus. Inset: Protests against cuts to tertiary education earlier this year

impact on students and staff. “What this means...is a drop from 2012 to 2015 of $600 per student – for every student that’s being taught in universities, there is a $600 reduction in the funding,” Dr Griffiths said. Defending Labor’s cuts to universities, Labor candidate for Newcastle, Sharon Claydon, said the number of Commonwealth Supported Students at

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The agonies and the ecstasies of the campaign trail

he campaign trail... how do I describe it to you? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exhausting, frustrating and a highly stage-managed affair every step of the way. If you werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t aware, each party organises campaign buses or planes to move the media around. It would be impossible to cover the campaign any other way. Tax payers donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pay for it, the costs are split between the media organisations and it would cost an absolute fortune to do it any other way. This vital transport is never ready on time; each election itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like the incumbent party surprise themselves by calling an election. That means for the better part of the first week weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been flying on military aircraft, cargo planes, essentially the C-17 Globe Master and C-130 Hercules â&#x20AC;&#x201C; yep, the ones they carry troops to war in. For the first weeks Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve joined the Abbott circus. The Opposition Leader started with his familiar mantra, again promising to repeal the carbon tax, even going so far as to warn the department of Prime Minister and Cabinet that it would be his first order of business on day one of a Coalition Government. It was an unorthodox start and perhaps a little boring. That was until day three, when Mr Abbott and his Shadow Treasurer

Joe Hockey announced a 1.5 per cent cut in company tax from 30 per cent to 28.5 per cent. The Coalition didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t announce any new savings measures to pay for it. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not sure it will go down well with a cynical electorate already worried about the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finances.

It was more a message to the corporate community concerned about the cost of Tony Abbottâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Paid Parental Leave (PPL) scheme. This tax cut will even out any impost suffered by the top 3,200 companies saddled with the cost of the PPL.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s likely to be the most expensive pledge of the campaign, at a cost of at least $5 billion over the four years of the budget. Without specific savings measures announced along side it, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not sure the Coalitionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sales pitch to voters was the best one. On the other side, Kevin Rudd picked a fight with Rupert Murdoch after the The Daily Telegraph produced a front page headline calling on voters to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Kick this mob outâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Mr Rudd used one of his campaign media conferences to take this swipe: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think he has made it fairly clear through one of his newspapers that he doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really like us and would like to give us the old heave-ho and get his mate Mr Abbott inâ&#x20AC;?. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not forget that in 2007 the Telegraph endorsed Rudd over Howard. Special mention should also go to the Liberal candidate for Greenway, James Diaz. He wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t able to tell Channel 10 reporter John Hill what the Coalitionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s asylum seeker policies involve and he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know that a levy on companies is being proposed to pay for the Paid Parental Leave scheme. Not a good look, especially as he brandished the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Real Solutionsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; booklet for the cameras. All part of the rough and ready ride of the first weeks of an election campaign.

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often reaching them before productivity is affected. “We’re about getting in there early and educating workers about the effects of drugs and alcohol and what help is available and trying to break that cycle early,” Mr Williams said. “This announcement for us is a massive shot in the arm.” In response to the new funding

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ocal mental health and rehabilitation charity, Hunterlink Recovery Services, is set to expand its reach in the community thanks to a $400,000 funding boost from Labor. Visiting the service provider’s CBD office on Friday, Federal Minister for Mental Health and Ageing, Senator Jacinta Collins, said the additional funds would allow Hunterlink to expand its STAR program, which helps men suffering from mental illness, addiction or a relationship breakdown find transitional housing. “The $400,000 that we have announced today will allow Hunterlink Recovery Services to increase their support by an additional 50 per cent and that will be accommodation – supported accommodation for men in this area,” Senator Collins said. “The national importance of this program is to highlight best practice in supporting men with mental health and addiction issues in participating long-term in the community and as the National Mental Health Commission highlights, to live a contributing life.” Glen Williams, branch secretary of the Maritime Union of Australia, a foundation partner of Hunterlink, said the service is able to offer assistance to men with mental health issues or drug and alcohol addiction in the workplace,

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announcement, Liberal candidate for Newcastle, Jaimie Abbott, said the spend on mental health voters have seen in recent days from the Labor Party was only brought on by pressure from the Opposition. “Opposition Leader, Tony Abbott, made the biggest commitment to mental health when he was the Health Minister,” Ms Abbott said.

“Labor was dragged kicking and screaming and finally shamed into doing something on mental health, only following sustained pressure by the Coalition. “The Coalition is committed to investing in early intervention when it comes to mental health and if we can increase funding, we will.” @amelia_parrott

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esidential aged care providers are drowning in red tape and buckling under the administration burden imposed by the Labor’s Living Longer Living Better plan. This was the message delivered by Shadow Minister for Ageing, Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells, at an aged care forum attended by members of the residential and community aged care sectors at Caves Beach last Friday. Anneke Redman, regional manager of Southern Cross Care, echoed the Shadow Minister’s sentiments. “I’m new to aged care and I am amazed by the amount of paperwork and the amount of information that is submitted and then needs to be reviewed,” she said. “We have highly skilled carers who should be providing care but are instead filling out paperwork.” Another participant in the forum said the industry was “drowning in red tape.” Ms Fierravanti-Wells said if elected, a Coalition Government would seek to relieve the administrative burden on aged care providers by implementing an Aged Care Provider Agreement, a

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he Newcastle Show is an iconic local event highlighting our agricultural and community arts excellence from across the region, for over 110 years. Council has traditionally supported Newcastle Regional Show Day and each year has made an application to the NSW Government to declare either a local public holiday or local event day for Lake Macquarie. In the past Council has received many submissions from the community to apply for a public holiday because of the potential attendance and flow on impacts of a local event day to the delivery of the Show. However, some sectors of the community expressed potential impacts of a public holiday on businesses and others. Council is conducting a 28-day community consultation for a minimum half-day public holiday in 2014 following a request from the A&HI Association. The AH&I Association, which runs

the Newcastle Show, advocates that a half-day public holiday would have less impact than a full-day public holiday, as it would allow offices and workplaces to close at noon, meaning only a few hours of work time would be lost, or stay open with the option of offering staff a half-day in lieu. Council is seeking feedback from everyone who lives, works and runs businesses in Lake Macquarie on whether a minimum half-day local public holiday from 12noon to 5pm, should be sought for next year’s Show Day on Friday, February 28. We have launched a new interactive feedback website called www.haveyoursaylakemac.com.au/ showday and I encourage everyone to log on or contact Council on 4921 0333 to have their say on Show Day 2014 by September 1. We are committed to finding a workable solution, one that balances the social and economic needs of the Lake Macquarie community whilst providing residents and workers in Lake Macquarie the opportunity to attend and celebrate Show Day.

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fter several residents meetings that saw tensions between lake-side property owners and council staff reach fever pitch, Lake Macquarie City Council is now inviting the community to have its say on its plans for managing flood risks in the city. Council staff will host a series of community information sessions at Belmont South and Marks Point throughout August and September providing residents the opportunity to formally voice concerns and have questions answered by Council staff. Many locals visited the first community drop-in session at Marks Point over the weekend. Mayor of Lake Macquarie, Jodie Harrison, said community consultation was essential to formulation of Council’s Local Adaptation Plan. “A collaborative approach gives the community a greater involvement in the development of plans to minimise flooding risks now and in the future,” she said. “Everyone will have an opportunity to contribute to the development of a local plan for foreshore areas of the city that are subject to flooding.” The next drop-in information session will be held at Marks Point Public School on Tuesday, August 27 between 3pm and 6pm. Residents can find more

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ocal domestic violence crisis centre Jenny’s Place will share in more than $200,000 worth of additional funding for homelessness services in the Hunter region, announced by the State Government last Tuesday during Homeless Persons Week. The centre was one of six providers

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“deceptive” and suggesting that calls have been directed away from the station to justify the staff reduction. “We believe we’re being under-utilised by our own management,” Newcastle sub-branch secretary of the FBEU, Luke Russell, said. “We don’t think there’s been a deliberate cooking of the books, but the problem hasn’t been addressed.” Mr Russell said that in their attempts to have the problem fixed, the union has been given excuses. “What they have provided instead is a band-aid solution to a gaping wound problem.” The union has not ruled out strike action. @melcomber

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he gaudy, gilded and glamorous will be up for grabs in Maitland and Cessnock in October, when a new initiative which sees households take part in a community-wide garage sale, rolls out. The local campaign was launched in Maitland last week, with co-founder of Garage Sale Trail, Darryl Nichols, encouraging residents to sign up. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Garage Sale Trailâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aim of reducing waste and reusing items that otherwise might end up on our roadsides or in landfill is a very important one,â&#x20AC;? said Maitland MP, Robyn Parker. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It will encourage us to think about how we can live more sustainably.â&#x20AC;? The first trail was held in 2010 in Bondi, from a desire to reduce illegal dumping.

Participation numbers skyrocketed in the following years, with 3,500 garage sales registered last year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was only ever meant to be local,â&#x20AC;? founder Darryl Nichols explained. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But there was such a high level of interest and engagement in the process that we went national.â&#x20AC;? Last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event involved 150,000 participants, both as sellers and buyers, with the average household making almost $300, and featured not only old VHS and kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s toys, but high-ticket items such as a gold U2 record signed by all four members. Mr Nichols said that the day not only encourages the recycling of household goods, but also to get people talking to their neighbours. The Garage Sale Trail will be held on Saturday October 26. For information, head to www.garagesaletrail.com.au. @melcomber

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new, easy to use website means that investors can now search Allam Property Group’s great projects in one, streamlined process, and get a taste for what it feels like to live in an Allam home. “Digital content has never been more important, so we’ve created a site that we hope is engaging and information rich,” said Allam’s Group General Manager, Paul Sant. “We are living in an age where many of our young buyers are digital natives. They don’t recall life before the internet, so it’s important to give them a platform that they understand and want to engage with. “By offering them video content and stories about our communities via our website newsfeed, we can give them an interactive and authentic taste of what it’s like to live in an Allam estate,” he said. “We’ve also introduced a responsive mobile version of the website, which

hile celebrated author Jane Austen has been in the news of late with the controversy surrounding a piece of her jewellery being sold to an American singer, there’s another reason to be talking about the much-loved novelist. Local Austen lovers will celebrate the 200th birthday of arguably the English author’s best known works, ‘Pride and Prejudice’, with the Hunter branch of the Jane Austen Society of Australia to present a free public reading of the entire novel in the bar lounge of the Civic Theatre later this month.

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new online tool is now available to local schools that enable teachers to share examples of effective teaching in literacy and numeracy for their professional development. The Effective Practices in Literacy and Numeracy website was launched during Education Week recently by the NSW Minister for Education, Adrian Piccoli. The resource brings together a range of short videos and online presentations based on the latest research and evaluation studies, offering practical advice for A CARING, CREATIVE, LEARNING COMMUNITY principals and teachers with real examples from NSW classrooms. CONSIDERING BOARDING FOR YOUR DAUGHTER IN 2015? ACARING, CARING, CREATIVE, CREATIVE, LEARNING COMMUNITY A LEARNING COMMUNITY “The online resource allows schools to A CARING, CREATIVE, LEARNING COMMUNITY PLEASE PUT THIS DATE IN YOUR DIARY NOW! share experiences, learn from each other and improve learning outcomes for more CONSIDERING BOARDING BOARDING FOR DAUGHTER IN 2015? CONSIDERING FORYOUR YOUR DAUGHTER IN 2015? students,” Mr Piccoli said. CONSIDERING BOARDING FORINYOUR DAUGHTER IN 2015? PLEASE PUT THIS DATE YOUR DIARY NOW! PLEASE PUT THIS DATE INYOUR YOUR DIARY NOW! “For instance, teachers [at various SUNDAY 16DATE MARCH, 11AM-3PM PLEASE PUT THIS IN DIARY NOW! schools] have been using student data to plan programs that address the individual 4 Avenue11AM-3PM Road, Glebe Point NSW 2037 SUNDAY 16 MARCH, needs of their students. SUNDAY 16 MARCH, 11AM-3PM SUNDAY 16 MARCH, 11AM-3PM PH: 02 9660 2622 “The new website encourages schools to approach old problems in new ways, and Enquiries: registrar@scholastica.nsw.edu.au 4 Avenue Road, Glebe Point NSW 2037 examples are drawn from the experiences 4 4Avenue Road, Glebe Point 2037 www.scholastica.nsw.edu.au Avenue Road, Glebe NSW PHPoint : 02NSW 9660 26222037 of schools in the government, independent PH: PH 02 :9660 26222622 02 9660 and Catholic sectors,” Mr Piccoli said. Enquiries: registrar@scholastica.nsw.edu.au Enquiries: registrar@scholastica.nsw.edu.au The NSW Centre for Education Statistics Enquiries: registrar@scholastica.nsw.edu.au www.scholastica.nsw.edu.au www.scholastica.nsw.edu.au and Evaluation worked across the education www.scholastica.nsw.edu.au

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Mothers need to ask for help

ome mothers only find out the hard way that breastfeeding can be tricky . These mothers should never be afraid to seek help with getting started feeding properly. Some of us don’t get the help we need at first, maybe because of a rushed hospital stay or someone telling you, “You probably can’t breastfeed” because it’s easier for them, or maybe just not possible for them sit down, for hours sometimes, and really work with you and bub. But, there are other ways to learn how. The best advice would be to educate yourself and your partner. You will find good support from the Australian Breastfeeding Association, Midwives and Lactation Consultants and talk to all your friends and family who have successfully breastfed in the past. Just recently, another study was released which highlighted the benefits of breastfeeding not, as usual, for bub, but for mums, too. Mothers who breastfeed their children may have a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The report, published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, suggests a link to do with certain biological effects of breastfeeding and that longer periods of breastfeeding lowered the overall risk. Previous studies have established that breastfeeding can reduce a mother’s risk of other diseases but until now, little has been done to examine the impact of breastfeeding duration on Alzheimer’s risk. In the study, observers saw a highly significant and consistent correlation between breastfeeding and Alzheimer’s. At any rate, the benefits of breastfeeding for you and baby are strong, so spend the time to educate yourself as much as you can, for your sake.

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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ou would never normally see them unless you spend plenty of time with farmers, children and the odd plumber. But if next season’s top trend predictions are correct, you’ll be seeing much more of the humble dungarees. Since the fashion industry has decided that it is time to say goodbye to winter fashions, we all have to prepare ourselves for a new season full of new trends. For spring, one of the in-between seasons, it is important that each new trend can cope with any kind of weather and all temperatures. Way back in the 1700’s, dungarees, otherwise known as overalls, were used by men to cover their clothes as they worked. They were never seen as fashionable, just functional and durable garments. In the 1960’s and 70’s they emerged as one of the top fashion trends of the time; think baggy, washed out denim worn over bright t-shirts on women with long wavy hair and round rimmed sunglasses. They were forgotten after the reign of the hippies but now, they are once again back on the radar and about to hit a shopping centre near you. Dungarees are the perfect in-between season garment; they cover anything, can be worn with anything, can be dressed up or down and allow an outfit to be easily modified to suit unpredictable weather. Although this very interesting and dare I say, useful, garment has never been flattering, it sure is perfect for the upcoming season and I think we are going to see them everywhere. Look out for floral prints, often in pastel colours; however, I strongly advise you to take some time to think about what you wear underneath!

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ational Hearing Awareness Week is an annual event held in the last week of August. It provides an opportunity to raise community awareness of hearing impairment and ways to protect your hearing. It’s a reminder also that the ears are much more than a couple of fairly useful appendages either side of our head. The ear is a complex piece of equipment consisting of many parts – not just the visible exterior section. And the ear is responsible not only for hearing, but for maintaining balance as well. The Hearing Awareness Week website (www.hearingawarenessweek.org.au) has identified a whole host of possible factors which are likely to cause damage to the ears – from jack hammers to jet skis, from fruit juicers to formula one racing – and it describes the maximum safe exposure time without ear protection. ‘Noise destroys – turn down the volume’ is the message coming from the Australian Tinnitus Association. Tinnitus literally means ringing or tinkling in the ears, but the constantly annoying sound that many sufferers live with 24-hours a day takes many forms. It might also be a hissing or whistling sound. It might be like living with the summer sound of cicadas all year round. Apart from noise there are some other possible aggravating factors for tinnitus. Some medicines – notably quinine and possibly anti-inflammatory medicines – may be a cause. Caffeine (in tea, coffee, cola or chocolate) and alcohol may worsen tinnitus in some people. And smoking (it narrows the blood vessels which supply vital oxygen to the ears), can make tinnitus worse. Head to www.psa.org.au for more information.

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You’re going to be in very high spirits and will be able to use this trend to move the goalposts over issues that have been something of a stumbling block of late. This is an excellent time to start new projects. You will be able to be extremely creative and therefore able to make the most of what is happening in your life. Your love life is about to move into over drive and you will begin to feel childlike.

TAURUS

april 21 to may 21

The time is right to convince your partner, or family members, that you know what is best for them. If someone close to you isn’t thinking things through, it could be up to you to redress the balance. A continued reliance on your intuition is understandable at the moment as it is unlikely to let you down. Your energies will be directed to your home, so this is the time to either renovate or find a new home.

GEMINI

may 22 to june 21

A busy time lies ahead and you will be buzzing around your local neighbourhood doing one hundred different jobs all at the same time. This is an excellent time in which to deal with authority figures or handle important documents and papers. Your social life will be buzzing with excitement, however you’d be wise to avoid gossiping about others. Remember to slow down and to be extra cautious whilst driving.

CANCER

june 22 to july 22

If you have been thinking about asking for a raise in salary, this is the ideal time to go for it. Even if you are slightly nervous in certain areas of life, when it matters the most you can display your braver side. Mercury in your solar house of finance draws your attention to urgent matters that should have been dealt with. If you’ve let your economic realities slide, fix the problem.

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You can afford to be dynamic in your thinking and will be able to overcome obstacles. With plenty of enthusiasm and an ability to look ahead, you will be able to turn the next 6 weeks into a truly productive period of time. Your energy, drive and confidence are back, making you more assertive than ever. Be careful not to burn yourself whilst handling sharp implements!

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You have the scope to discover some useful information and there is enough quietness in your mind for you to make the best of whatever you hear. Even if you are still not moving mountains in your desire to get ahead, you can retain a certain quiet dignity that others could hardly fail to recognise. It’s time to work out a good strategy for future progress.

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This is the ideal time to get to grips with your social life and at the same time to do something to pep up your love life. You will need to evenly split your time between fulfilling your obligations and having fun. Imagination is strong and you can use this trait to think up ways to please those who are most important to you. Your little black book will be over flowing with social events!

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 to NOVEMBER 22

With popularity definitely on your side, the next two weeks ought to be a positive interlude for making a good impression with bosses, colleagues and clients, so you’ll be able to get your own way. You are being encouraged to forge ahead with plans and to take an independent course. This is the time for concise, clear thinking and for achieving some fairly positive objectives in your life.

SAGITTARIUS

november 23 to december 21

You seem to be in very high spirits and can use this trend to move the goalposts over issues that have been something of a stumbling block of late. You can improve money matters as a result and you can afford to spoil yourself a little more. There is a strong feeling that you will be travelling over long distances. You may be invited to visit friends or family who live at a distance.

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 22 to JANUARY 20

Avoid getting involved in disputes, either at work or in the family. There is nothing to gain from crossing swords with others and indeed there might be a good deal to loose. Your passions are about to be aroused in some important way, and you need to make sure you are simply not acting out of anger in response to other people’s attitudes. Put all your financial affairs in order.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO february 19

Even if winning friends and influencing people remains generally easy, there might be a certain disquiet in your mind that you can’t shift. This has more to do with present planetary positions than it does with anything tangible. By all means stick to your guns in the main, but show flexibility within established relationships. You need to allow time for intimacy and passion.

PISCES

FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

Mercury is firmly situated in the area of your chart connected to work and health, indicating a need for initiative and drive to make the most of your prospects. The energies of the fiery planet won’t allow you to sink anonymously into a crowd. You’ll be forced to stand out and make your mark on the professional world. Your vitality is going to be on the rise.

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Sifting quality from quantity

n the 24-hour news cycle, it is often challenging to sift quality information from quantity. This is no truer than when it comes to politics. As election day creeps closer, you can be certain that newspapers, radio and TV news bulletins will be jam-packed with claims and counterclaims from the various political parties on the ‘facts’ of an issue. Additionally, quality journalism on the issue of politics is becoming increasingly hard to find (especially when Laura Jayes’ terrific column from Canberra is only published in the Post weekly!). To service this need, a number of online commentary blogs have been established in recent years offering quality commentary from independent commentators. One of the blogs I most enjoy reading is The Conversation (theconversation.edu.au), which is funded by a number of Australian and international universities to provide independent academic experts the opportunity to share their knowledge on a variety of issues (including politics). For the election in particular, The Conversation is providing academic fact checking of politician’s claims – an informative way of ensuring you remain across the facts. For those diehard political fans, Antony Green’s commentary on polling and the Australian electorate is second to none. Fortunately for us, he now publishes regularly on the ABC election blog (abc.net.au/elections). Twitter and Facebook are also becoming increasingly dominant methods of sharing political news and information. This election, many political candidates have devoted Facebook pages and Twitter handles. Consider following your local candidates online – it’s a great way to ask questions and to remain informed on what’s happening locally.

Declan Clausen is the 2013 Newcastle City Young Citizen of the Year. Twitter: @DeclanClausen

On Gifted and Talented

aving Gifted and Talented classes in schools will always be controversial. Research demonstrates that pupils learn best in mixed ability classes, where the different abilities of each child support one another. Some students may benefit from learning with students of a similar level. Many, however, argue that streaming in any form damages all learners. ‘Lower’ streamed classes develop resentment or feelings of inadequacies, while ‘higher’ streamed classes lose social skills, can have unrealistic self-belief and a fear of failure. So why are Gifted and Talented classes being developed across NSW? Gifted and talented selections are now being made to support those students who have challenges not supported through traditional methods and funding; this includes students who are underachieving and who have disabilities.There are 6 key pupil profiles: • The High achiever –works hard but is dependent on others and doesn’t take risks. • The Challenger – often highly creative but rebellious to authority. • The Underground –hides their intelligence but is often insecure. • The Dropout – has been damaged by bad, previous learning experiences. • The Double-Labeled – already has a specific learning difficulty that is focused on, rather than the intelligence hidden behind the label. • The Autonomous Learner – self-directed but often needs to work with others. By using careful supports, this new system might benefit all.

his week I have asked my mum to write about what it is like being a Nana, as grandparents play such an important role in a child’s upbringing. She says: “I had four children and love them all dearly, but being a Nana is something very special. “When I look back now, I realise how hard I was on my children over the years as I just expected them never to complain, always give 100 percent to whatever they were doing and if they fell over, get up dust themselves off and continue playing. It is such an incredibly busy time in your life trying to juggle work, kids and a household. You never stop to really enjoy the little things, and you should. “Well let me tell you, when the grandchildren came along, it was a very different story. I never imagined how much love and joy I would get from having grandchildren. It is amazing how the memories of my children came flooding back, because you can see all the things you love about your children in your grandchildren. “I still remember the day I took my grandson Ethan for his first immunisation injection at 3-months-old. My daughter Renee was holding him and when he cried, I cried too. My daughter could not believe it, as I was nothing like that with my own children. I obviously, over the years, have become softer and have more patience and understanding. “I have 5 grandchildren and another due any day. They are all different in their appearance, personalities, what they like, and what they are good at. “Being a Nana is different in the respect that you don’t have to be the disciplinarian. You get to do all the fun things with them and receive unconditional love in return. I savour each and every moment with my grandchildren and I never wish their lives away.”

David Roy is a writer and lecturer in Education at the University of Newcastle and was a practising teacher for 17 years.

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ometimes you just have to wonder how some businesses stay afloat. I hear all too frequently that retailers are doing it tough. And I don’t doubt that. A very recent experience could explain why. I needed to purchase a new large TV for the new Training Room and an oven for the new kitchen at BGC. I thought about where I might get these from and being very passionate about supporting Lake Macquarie businesses, I compiled a list of potential retail outlets. I crossed one off because my last experience was unfulfilling. On that occasion, I selected the items I wanted and asked for a confirmation quote to complete a purchase order and the quote still hasn’t arrived, 6 months later! So I ventured off to the second business on the list, walked into the store, had a look around, stood near the large TV’s and waited…and waited…and waited. It was 9.15am and there were 4 ‘salespersons’ in the store. One was speaking to a technician fixing a TV on display, one was filling shelves with stock and the other two were chatting about placing bets on the races. After waiting for well over 5 minutes, I left.

What did I need to do to get served? Sadly, this is a store I have purchased from many times over the past 3 years and one that has previously provided exemplary customer service. What has happened? Was it just a bad time of the day? Is there such a thing as a bad time of the day when a customer wants to spend money? Apart from the disappointment of not being attended to, I wasted over a half an hour including driving to the store. Yes, retail is tough if you ignore your potential customers. Can this business or any business afford to lose a $2,000 plus sale? I don’t think so. So what will it take to get businesses to realise that customers are critical and that valuing them paramount? Our Retail Growth Program would be a very useful starting point. Check the BGC website for more details. I still haven’t purchased the TV or oven, so if you know of any business who wants to sell me one of each, you know where they can fine me. Until next time, I hope you get good customer service. You deserve it.

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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he Government is cracking down on the misuse of trusts. The ATO says it has evidence of increased manipulation of trusts for tax avoidance or evasion. A Trust is an entity that holds property or income for the benefit of others. It is a relationship rather than a legal entity. Trusts are widely used for investment and business purposes. The most common variety of trust is the discretionary trust. The benefit of establishing a trust is that it has limited liability if the trustee is a company. There is increased asset protection. It also does not cease with the death of a beneficiary. A discretionary trust does not have to pay tax where the whole of the net trust income is distributed.Instead, the trust beneficiaries pay tax on their share of the trust’s net income. A trust is more expensive and potentially complicated to establish than a sole trading or partnership

arrangement. It can also be more expensive to do the tax and other paperwork each year. The ATO has established a taskforce to crackdown on people misusing trusts including to avoid or reduce tax. It received $68 million over four years in the Budget to help it. Generally it is looking at higher risk taxpayers and is not targeting ordinary trust arrangements and tax planning associated with genuine business or family dealings. The ATO says it recognises that most trusts are used appropriately and will continue to help those who genuinely err or face uncertainty over the application of the law to their circumstances. If you are unsure about the full implications of your tax planning arrangements, seek independent advice or get a ruling from the ATO. The ATO rightly says that “the reality is if your advice on a trust appears too good to be true, it usually is”. So make sure you get the right advice.

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hile this sequel to 2009’s lacklustre GI Joe Rise of The Cobras does contain some pretty amazing set pieces (including a brilliant scene involving a bunch of ninjas wire fighting on the side of a mountain) and a cast that includes bona fide action stars Bruce Willis and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, the end result comes across as yet another bythe-numbers CGI heavy blockbuster. The GI Joes are well and truly up against it after all but four of them are wiped out by the evil Zartan who is posing as the US president. Now it’s up to the Joes, led by Johnson, to put a stop to all of this world domination nonsense once and for all. Willis and Johnson give quite good performances, but hey, these guys are no strangers to beefcake roles. High on machismo, this is definitely a feast for the senses, but one that may give you indigestion.

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hen most of us think of a family reunion, images of Christmas gift giving or eating too much at a barbecue might spring to mind. The Barnes family, however, do things a little differently. They go on tour. Patriarch and no fooling Aussie music legend Jimmy Barnes has just kicked off his massive ‘Pleasure House’ tour and is bringing most of his family, including the vivacious soulstress Mahalia Barnes, along for the ride. Mahalia, who will be performing with her band The Soul Mates as well as joining Jimmy onstage, said the ‘Pleasure House’ shows would be a sight to behold. “Yeah it’s going to be amazing – a really great night of rock and roll,’ she said. “I’ll be opening the show with my band, The Soul Mates, and I’ll also be singing with dad, which is always just a fantastic experience. “Also, on top of that, my husband, Ben plays and my brother Jackie plays in Dad’s band, my little sister Elly will be performing [she is one half of Evil J and Saint Cecilia] as well as [Jimmy’s brotherin-law] Diesel, so yeah, it is definitely very much a family affair.” Barnes said the opportunity to join her father on stage was something that she always jumped at. “It’s kind of hard to explain the feeling

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“The whole thing was quite surreal actually,” Barnes said. “When we decided to do the tour, Dad said that we should do a duet together and I played him ‘Feels Right’ that I had written with my husband, which Dad loved. Anyway, we were on our way to Europe for a family do when the idea came up and Dad said, ‘let me see who is around’. “He called up Kevin who was on tour with Joe and he had one day off in Amsterdam so we flew there for the day and put the song down. It was just so amazing to see Kevin work and having the privilege of watching Joe do his thing.”

While a recent turn on ‘The Voice’, as well as an ambassadorship for Weight Watchers has thrust her well and truly into the forefront of the national consciousness, Barnes is definitely no fly-by nighter. Since first appearing in the irresistibly cute kids outfit The Tin Lids, she has since parlayed that early success into a career that has seen her become one of the most respected soul singers on the circuit. While she said her time on ‘The Voice’ was an invaluable learning experience, she still credits her father as her biggest inspiration. “Dad is just so inspiring because, after all these years, he is still trying to learn new things about his craft and is always willing to try new things – he’s fearless. “Also, Dad has always had such a massive library of music – I mean people know him for belting out those great Cold Chisel songs, but he’s also very much into classical, soul, and pretty much anything you can name – he was always very open with what we were all listening to as kids, too, which was and still is very encouraging.” Catch Mahalia Barnes, Jimmy Barnes, Diesel and Evil J and Saint Cecilia when the Pleasure House tour swings by Camp Shortland, under the big top, on Thursday, August 29. As an added bonus, all ticket holders will have exclusive access to a free download of Jimmy Barnes’ latest single, ‘Pleasure House’.

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fter sending punters and pundits alike into a lather of hyperbole with their brilliant sophomore long player, ‘Sunshine and Technology’, Melbourne folk-punks the Smith Street Band are set to do it all again with the release of their EP, ‘Don’t F**k With Our Dreams’. However, as frontman Wil Wagner told TE, thanks to some less-than-welcoming experiences on tour earlier this year the EP almost didn’t happen. In fact the

band almost ceased to be. “The songs on the EP are very recent and try to encapsulate what we’ve been through over the last few months,” he said. “We were on our ‘Young Drunks’ tour earlier this year with our friends Bomb The Music Industry and the Red Bennies and we were playing a show in Byron Bay and our mate Jules from the Red Bennies was seriously injured by a guy who showed up to the gig looking for a fight. “It was a really harrowing and horrible experience because none of us had really been around any violence and here it was right in front of us. Given that

it was our show, it had us questioning the very nature of what we were doing and whether or not we should just pack it in – it really threw us and we were almost ready to quit. “But, in the aftermath, there was such a massive outpouring of support toward everyone on the tour and it really galvanised us to continue. In fact, as Jules was getting assaulted he was yelling ‘don’t f**k with our dreams’ so it seemed like an apt title for the EP.” Despite the recent unpleasantness, and thankfully for their ever-growing legion of fans, the band are back to what they do best – taking their heart-on-

the-sleeve brand of folk punk to pretty much anywhere that will have them. Wagner said he couldn’t imagine not being out there traversing the rock and roll highway. “I’d play a show every day if I could,” he said.“I hate not playing – I even did a solo tour recently for no other reason than I just needed to get out there. It’s also totally cathartic for me, performing on stage. It’s the only place I feel totally comfortable.” Catch the Smith Street Band when they play at the Great Northern Hotel on Friday, August 30 alongside Joyce Manor (US) and Cheap Girls (US).

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aney’s Alibi is a Newcastleborn, highly versatile and entertaining duo. Both members have plenty of experience in entertaining crowds around Australia, and are renowned for their flexibility to suit any occasion according to the needs of the audience. Ranging from a ‘stripped down’ approach to a high energy performance that gets the dance floor pumping, the duo features Tim Broadway on lead vocals and guitar and Brendan Kelso on drums, percussion and guitar. With a set list that reads like a greatest hits collection of, well, forever, (think the likes of Barnsey, Blink 182, The Killers, Skynyrd, The Beatles and Oasis and you’re in the right ball park) these guys are guaranteed to put on show that will have you dancing until the last chord rings out. Catch Janey’s Alibi at the Nags Head Hotel on Saturday, August 17.

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he newest restaurant in Wallsend offers a delicious, modern menu, fresh decor and the friendliest of service. It’s the D-Bar and Grill, and it’s right there at Wallsend Diggers. After an extensive three-year renovation, the restaurant is fully refurbished, inside and out, with a new open-style kitchen including grill and heated server, new lighting, furniture, a fireplace and all new contemporary decor. “What we’re trying to do is strive to provide the best food at the best prices with great service, consistently,” chef

Greg Peate told TE. “The idea is to give the place a whole new look and to give the community something it’s been lacking.” As well as a new menu, for the first time customers can mix and match from a range of tasty options. The brainchild of Greg Peate, the Personal Grill offers customers more bang for their buck. “It’s an idea I’ve had for a while, to personalise the menu a little more,” he said. “You get to choose from different cuts of meat, potato sides and sauces, with all meals coming with chips and salad. It’s been very popular with our

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D-Bar & Grill Wallsend Diggers 5 Tyrrell St, Wallsend Phone: 4949 9936 guests...we’re over the moon!” Despite the new look surrounds and menu, the hospitality remains unchanged with D-Bar & Grill offering full table service, an extensive wine list and friendly staff who can talk you through the specials. Grab the best breakfast in the west every Sunday from 9am, and commencing Fathers’ Day on September 1, the restaurant will be open from 8am on Sundays. For only $13 for members, breakie favourites like eggs benedict and bircher museli are served freshed. While the competitive club prices won’t set you back, non-members are charged an extra 15 per cent, so become a member and take advantage of the savings. D-Bar & Grill is open 7-nights for dinner from 5.30pm and is open all day on Sundays.

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fter releasing their brilliant slab of punk infused alt. country in December 2011, ‘Magnetic South’, Newcastle’s the Delta Lions are all but set to unleash their sophomore effort, ‘Post Code’, an album with a decidedly Novocastrian flavour. “My girlfriend and I recently bought a unit in Watt Street and before that we’d kind of resigned ourselves to the fact that we’d have to move out to the suburbs as we wouldn’t be able to afford to live in the city,” frontman Ben Leece told TE. “Basically, we really didn’t want to leave Newcastle so we started just doing all of the touristy Newcastle things like going on a tour of Fort Scratchley and just fell in love with Newcastle all over again. “I guess in certain circles, people kind of like to find the faults in Newcastle, but we’ve found this spot that we’re totally in love with and I guess we just wanted to offer up a different spin on the town.” To illustrate the band’s affinity with the region, the album’s cover art is a selection of photographs of a Newcastle of times past from the book ‘Newcastle – The Missing Years’ by Greg and Sylvia Ray. “We didn’t really have a specific writing period for the album – all of the songs had been written along the way so we’ve been playing some of them live for around twelve months now,” he said. “It was a similar process as ‘Magnetic South’ in that it was produced by [singer] Michael Ferfoglia and [drummer] Matt Taylor at Matt’s home studio called Scabbey Road, but I’d say that this time, Matt and Mick scrutinised a lot harder over each track and, as a result, I really think that we have a much stronger crop of songs.” Catch the Delta Lions at the Lass O’Gowrie on Saturday, August 17.

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f you like your music fresh, energetic and engaging, then you’d do well to get out this weekend and check out The Capulets. Just as their audiences do, The Capulets are all about busting a move and feeling the groove and certainly don’t run the risk of being arrested for loitering on stage. Priding themselves on engaging their audiences with their charisma and energy, these Newie boys are well-qualified to keep the party going all night long.

The Capulets cover all bases, performing songs from heavy hitters across myriad genres and generations. Think Australian Crawl, Ben Harper, Bon Jovi, Choirboys, Crowded House, Dragon, Franz Ferdinand, Guns ‘n’ Roses, John Mayer, Little Red, Led Zeppelin, MGMT, The Killers and the Beatles, and you’ve got a pretty good idea what you’re in for at a Capulets show – all killer, no filler. Catch The Capulets when they play at Warners at the Bay on Friday, August 16.

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ar from a run-of-themill pub bistro tucked away in a dark corner of the suburban local, the restaurant at the Blackbutt Hotel is a bright and thoroughly modern eatery with a menu to match. With food that ranges from classic burgers, salads and pastas to sumptuous steaks and king prawns, as well as a dozen wood-fired pizza options, you will be definitely spoiled for choice. Trying the old chestnut of “I’ll just see what looks good as it comes out of the kitchen” to make your choice won’t do you any good either – it all looked fantastic. After acquainting ourselves with the bustling dining room, my dining partner and I decided on a starter of herb bread while we perused the menu. Crisp and golden and full of flavour, this pub staple was just the appetite starter that was needed. For my main, I decided on the salt and pepper squid and I was in no way disappointed. A much more “grown-up” version of the old favourite calamari and chips, the squid

had a lovely piquancy and just the right amount of saltiness. No tough old rubber bands here, either – just a hearty serving of beautifully cooked squid – soft and with a subtle crispiness on the edges. A bright and zesty salad was a welcome accompaniment as were the perfectly cooked chips with their tantalisingly crunchy exterior and soft and fluffy interior. It was hard to fault this dish. My dining partner decided on the roasted pumpkin and prosciutto pizza, which was another definite winner. With a foundation of an exquisitely thin crispy base, topped with fresh, zesty tomato sauce, this was a solid dish from the bottom up. Topped with a generous amount of sweet roasted butternut pumpkin and beautiful prosciutto, the flavours and textures were balanced perfectly with some sharp and crumbly goats cheese, delicate pine nuts and peppery rocket. When it comes to pizza, these guys definitely know their stuff. If you’re looking for some quality “pub grub”, then the Blackbutt Hotel should definitely be at the top of your to-do list.

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Celtic Woman postpone tour

ue to unforseen scheduling conflicts, Irish sensation Celtic Woman has been forced to postpone their upcoming Australian tour. The concerts were due to commence on September 12. The tour is now rescheduled to January 2014. Tickets for the original dates will be valid and ticket holders wishing to obtain refunds should request one from the point of purchase by August 31. “We are truly sorry for any

inconvenience we have caused our Australian fans and promise that when we come over in January, we will still put on a show to remember,” Celtic Woman’s Susan McFadden said. Entries for TE’s competition to win a double pass to the Newcastle show will be kept on file and winners will be announced closer to the date. The new date of Celtic Woman’s performance at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre is Wednesday, January 15.

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hen Andrew Strong first signed on to play longhaired and mutton-chopped frontman Deco Cuffe in the Alan Parker-helmed film ‘The Commitments’ about the eponymous Irish soul band that could, based on a short story by Roddy Doyle, he knew that there was a fair amount of gold in those pages, but never imagined the film would become the cult behemoth it eventually did; let alone being voted the best Irish film of all time. “It was a pretty amazing experience,” Strong told TE of the film. “No-one involved really had any idea about what we had on our hands, especially me. I was 16 at the time and the last thing on my mind was having a film career. “It was quite surreal seeing the reaction.” Some 22 years after the film’s release, demand for the Commitments and their modern renditions of soul classics from the likes of Wilson Pickett and Sam and Dave, is still extremely high – a fact sure to be on full display when Strong brings

his Commitments show to Newcastle in celebration of the film’s big milestone. The rest of the original Commitments band will not be joining Strong this time around, but he said the eight-piece band he will be bringing with him is quite a formidable soul outfit and that all of the Commitments territory will be covered in the show. While Strong says the film’s success still takes him by surprise, he puts it down to the fact that it was full of relatable songs and characters. “The music was really honest music and they were already classics by the time we got around to doing them. “Also, I really think people, particularly in Ireland, related to the struggle of the band. “Ireland was a pretty bleak place to be at the time, the economy was quite screwed up and the working class were trying really hard to make ends meet – I guess the movie just made people feel good, which is what soul is all about.” Catch Andrew Strong: The Commitments at the Small Ballroom on Thursday, August 29.

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or more than a quarter of a century, Australia’s leggiest triple threat, Rhonda Burchmore, has been singing, dancing and acting her way into the hearts of Australian audiences and at age 53, shows so signs of slowing down. “I’ve never been quite so busy in all my life,” the vivacious entertainer told TE. “I recently released the soundtrack to my show about the wonderful Julie London, called ‘Cry Me A River’ on ABC Music, I have a role in a mini series that is going to air on Channel Nine later in the year – those are some pretty long days right there, I can tell you, and I’m also bringing my ‘Legs 11’ show to you wonderful people in Newcastle. “Audiences in Newcastle can rest assured that I will be bringing the good legs to the show as well. The ones I normally have are about a foot shorter, but I’ll definitely be bringing the A-grade legs to Newcastle,” she laughed. The ‘Legs 11’ show is a walk down memory lane for the singer. “Basically, ‘Legs 11’ is my life story, thus far, starting with my humble beginnings

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in Beverly Hills in Sydney, through to the work I did in shows like ‘Hot Shoe Shuffle’, ‘Sugar Babies’ and ‘Mama Mia’ as well as the television stuff like ‘Hey Hey It’s Saturday’. Also, there’ll be plenty of stories and anecdotes because, as you could imagine, when you’ve been in the business for as long as I have you tend to gather some tales that are worth telling.” Since bursting onto the Australian scene in the 1988 production of ‘Sugar Babies’, alongside Gary McDonald and Broadway legend Eddie Bracken, Burchmore has performed with some of the heaviest hitters in the biz. In fact, it was during her time in the West End production of ‘Sugar Babies’ that she was able to meet two of her all time heroes of Hollywood’s golden age – Mickey Rooney and Ann Miller. “That was such an amazing experience – quite surreal. I eventually became quite close friends with Ann, but Mickey was a little tricky. But I have been extremely fortunate to work with a number of brilliant people such as Geoffrey Rush, Eddie Bracken and Dein Perry. I really have been very lucky.” Catch Rhonda Burchmore when she brings her ‘Legs 11’ show to Nelson Bay Diggers on Friday, August 23 and Belmont 16s on Saturday, August 24.

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real estate matters by Andrew McGrath

Reviewing tenant agreements and using equity to purchase

Q 12 Yorston Street Bed: 2 | Bath: 1 | Car: 1 For Sale: Offers over $330,000

uilt on a 550.1-square-metre block, this two-bedroom house is located close to the convenience of Warners Bay shops, cafes, schools and the lake. The house has an open-plan lounge and dining room with reverse-cycle airconditioning and both bedrooms have built-in wardrobes.

The property has a tiled entertainment area, a separate work-shed and storage room and a fully-fenced yard with a garden shed. For more information, phone listing agent Gerry Edser at First National Lake Macquarie on 4950 8555. Inspect: By appointment.

: What factors should I consider when reviewing a tenant’s rental agreement? A: For many property investors, the midpoint of the financial year means it is time to review the leasing agreements on their investments. Whilst a long-term tenant is the goal of most property investors, it can be difficult to gauge whether the time is right for a rental adjustment. Speaking to your property manager about the current average rent for similar properties in the area will help you determine if your return is in line with comparable rents in the suburb or town. Your tenant should be paying fair market value, and, if you decide to increase the weekly rent, ensure it is a gradual rise, rather than a one-off spike that can cause your tenant or tenants to bail, leaving you in a worse position. Moreover, it is important to keep your own goals in mind, such as capital growth and a steady rental return. Weigh up your priorities. The rent you receive will ultimately

help you pay off your investment, and the rental return will also be a key factor in determining the future sale price of your property. Q: How do I use equity to purchase another investment? A: In the case of those investors with a mortgage, equity is the difference between the current market value of a property and the outstanding balance of a loan. For example, if your home is worth $600,000, and you owe $400,000 to a lender, then you have equity of $200,000. Equity is a tool you can use to grow your property portfolio. Most people who buy an investment property already have a home and use the equity as a “deposit” for an investment property. The more equity you have, the more financial options you possess, and by using the equity in your home, you could be well on the way to your next smart property investment. If you have a real estate question you would like answered, email it to editorial@newcastlepost.com.au.

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Andrew McGrath is Principal of Raine & Horne Blacksmiths

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anny Buderus’ Newcastle Knights teammates made sure his 250th record-breaking game was one to remember, with the team scoring in the final minutes to claim an 18-14 win over the Cronulla Sharks at Remondis Stadium on Saturday night. “The penalty goal gave them a good lead of two-points with not many minutes to go and you just felt it slipping away,” the inspirational hooker said after Saturday’s milestone win. “But that never die attitude, we stand for something now as a group. “We have some backbone and that was the best thing about that win... we are showing that. “To win [Saturday’s match], I will never forget it, that was a huge win for us in a milestone game for myself.” Coach Wayne Bennett said he has no doubt that the team were inspired by Buderus’ milestone game during their win. “I have no doubt the boys played for Danny tonight, no doubt about that,” Bennett said. “They didn’t want to let him down and... they didn’t. Buderus, who returned to the Knights last season after a three-year stint in the English Super League, equalled Andrew Johns’ Club record of 249 games last weekend against the Brisbane Broncos before breaking it against the Sharks. “I am honored and privileged and have got to thank Wayne for getting me back here and giving me a chance to break 250,” Buderus

Danny Buderus plays in his 250th game for the Knights on Saturday. Photo: Newcastle Knights

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