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Rathmines school fire Students scattered and the community devastated by damage PAUL MONFORTE

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he selfless generosity of two local businesses has been formally recognised by Rathmines Public School in the wake of a recent fire which devastated the student community.

The fire in the early hours of Friday, February 6, gutted the school’s canteen and hall, with the hall having to be demolished last weekend.

The subsequent removal of debris on Monday and Tuesday forced the relocation of classes to Rathmines Community Hall, the scout hall and the function room of the Rathmines Bowling Club.

Julie Hadfield, from Jules By The Lake Cafe, donated food and hot beverages to school staff and students as well as fire crews assisting with clean-up operations. “We sent down about two dozen coffees and some cheesecake and the butchers gave about 300 hundred sausages,� Mrs Hadfield told The Post.

At an assembly held in the Rathmines hall last week, principal Nick Walker presented both the butchery and the cafe with Act of Kindness’ awards on behalf of the school.

Mrs Hadfield said her niece was a current student at the school and that she herself had attended as a youngster. “It’s just been really devastating, especially for the little kindergarten kids who’ve just started, to be told that they can’t go back to their school for a couple of days.

Thrive Church members at Rathmines Public School after the fire The school hall has also been home to the Thrive Church for the past 22 years. “Church for us has never been about buildings but always about people,� lead pastor of Thrive Church John Crawford said.

“While this is a new challenge for us, we see it as a new chapter, a fresh opportunity to continue to serve our local community in whatever way we can.�

The cause of the fire remains unknown with police continuing their investigations.

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Show us the money to improve standards of teacher training There is great merit in the recommendations about teacher training issued last week but with all good ideas there is always a catch, and in this case itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about â&#x20AC;&#x153;show me the moneyâ&#x20AC;?.

The recommendations in a review of teacher education, led by Australian Catholic University vice-chancellor Greg Craven, are desperately needed to lift the standards.

However, it remains to be seen if Federal Education Minister Christopher Pyne will use the review as an ideological battle or if this government will spend the money necessary to implement the training recommendations and Gonksi funding formula.

Dr Cravenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s report recommends teachers undergo basic literacy and numeracy tests before graduating to the classroom; raising teacher training standards at university; ensuring teachers are â&#x20AC;&#x153;classroom-readyâ&#x20AC;?; more rigorous selection of trainee teachers; partnering of schools with universities with evidence-based courses and a significant number of staff with recent classroom experience; and that admission be based on academic skill and classroom suitability.

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no point making already overworked, underpaid and disrespected teachers prove their ability more rigorously if those beaut young people I met last year in 110 days casual public primary school teaching cannot get full-time jobs and are not paid or supported well enough.

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ickham Park will come alive this Sunday as little ones and their parents converge to construct a kid-sized cardboard city.

The day of play is part of the latest installment of Newcastle Pop-up Play, a grassroots movement organised by primary education student Rosemary Somers and architecture tutor Katie Cadman.

It brings together families for an afternoon of child-directed imaginative play using materials many would view as junk, including cardboard boxes and rolls, milk crates and tyres.

“We’re encouraging people to bring your own box, supervise your own kids, take your creations with you and have some fun,” Ms Cadman said.

“I think there’s a really nice dynamic about taking a space that’s empty and then you create this mini kid-sized city, and for that little moment they have ownership over it, they create it and then inevitably it goes through the destruction stage where they destroy it and it’s gone again.”

Ms Somers said the day also gives children the chance to problem-solve and to express their natural creativity.

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Thanks to its success, the event has captured the attention of international play workers, Morgan Leichter-Saxby and Suzanna Law, who will host a workshop aimed at parents, teachers and child care workers, exploring the concept of childdirected play using every-day, reusable materials, ahead of the Sunday’s pop-up playground event.

The workshop, titled the Power of Junk, will be held at the Wickham Croatia Sports Club from 11am on Sunday morning.

Tickets for the seminar are $92, plus booking fee, and are available by searching for “the Power of Junk” at www. eventbrite.com.au.

The workshop will be followed by a picnic lunch at 1pm and the play event from 2pm.

For more information on the event, visit the Newcastle Pop-up Playground Facebook page.

Melissah Comber reports: 20 artists have been chosen as finalists in Maitland Regional Art Gallery’s Young Archie competition.

The competition, run to mirror the Archibald Prize, saw almost 100 entries from people aged between five and 18 who had to draw a portrait of someone of their own choosing.

Jasper Chamberlain, Vivian Rowe, Benji Rowe, Marina Chamberlain and Mirabel Somers play in cardboard ‘boats’ ahead this weekend’s pop-up play event

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Minister gets rowdy reception on rail Save the line protesters put the heat on Berejiklian but she says tide of public opinion is now turning AMELIA PARROTT

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ransport Minister Gladys Berejiklian received a frosty welcome at Broadmeadow Station last Thursday when a vocal contingent of anti-truncation campaigners threatened to derail a major funding announcement.

About a dozen members of Save Our Rail and the Hunter Concerned Citizens groups shouted down Ms Berejiklian with taunts of failing to listen to voters as she attempted to announce a multimillion-dollar accessibility upgrade for Broadmeadow Station.

Ms Berejiklian said the station would be transformed with new lifts, platform canopies and parking spaces within the Liberal Government’s next term, if it is re-elected in March.

Protesters continued to interject as she made the announcement with the Liberal candidate for Newcastle Karen Howard, forcing the minister to call for calm.

“Can I say, I’ve listened to the protesters,” she said.

“I’ve listened to what you’ve had to say over the course of a very long time and I’ve also listened to what the former member for Newcastle Jodi McKay has had to say.

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Transport Minister Gladys Berejiklian faces protesters at Maitland Station.

Picture by Melissah Comber “I’ve listened to what the former transport minister Michael Costa has had to say and I’ve also listened to what the vast majority of Novocastrians have had to say.

“We appreciate that you won’t agree with what the government is doing but we say to you, jump on board to make the Hunter stronger.”

One protester, former Newcastle City councillor John Sutton, maintained that a stronger Newcastle meant retaining heavy rail services to Newcastle station.

“If you cared about the community you wouldn’t be cutting our rail,” he said.

Despite this, Ms Berejiklian said she felt that the tide of opinion in Newcastle was turning.

“I get letters every week from people in this region in my capacity as Minister for Transport and Minister for the Hunter and I can tell you the majority of the feedback I’m getting now is people saying to us, keep going, don’t stop.”

From Broadmeadow, the minister

travelled by train to Maitland station where she was met with an equally rowdy reception from Save Our Rail protesters.

It was the first time in nine months the Minister for the Hunter had visited Maitland.

The heated encounters followed a meeting of the Hunter Concerned Residents group at City Hall last Wednesday night where rail supporters were given the opportunity to provide feedback on their experiences post-truncation.

Amy Hobson, a nursing student at the University of Newcastle, told the 200-strong crowd how the changes meant it took her two-and-a-half hours to get from her home in western Lake Macquarie to class at Callaghan.

“It takes 38 minutes to drive so that’s what I do,” she said.

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A community member with mobility issues named Daphne Robinson said she had trouble interchanging to shuttle buses at Hamilton Station.

Premier Mike Baird, Planning Minister Pru Goward and Ms Berejiklian were invited to attend the meeting but sent their apologies for not being able to get there.

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t only 22, a Newcastle University arts and law student may be on a hiding to nothing but the young Liberal candidate intends to give unseating the ALP’s Sonia Hornery in Wallsend her best shot in the state election on March 28.

Hannah Eves was endorsed as the Liberal Party candidate for Wallsend only last week but said that the area needed a Liberal advocate.

“Sonia Hornery has obviously been around for quite a while now and we need another voice,” Ms Eves told The Post.

“I am quite young but I feel that’s a great advantage because it allows me to have a voice of the future and a different stance on things.”

She identified re-opening Wallsend Police Station as her number-one oncern.

Ms Hornery defended her track record as the incumbent MP. She cited her ongoing campaign for a new police station in the western suburbs, which culminated in a 13,000-signature petition being presented last year to State Parliament.

“The people of Wallsend know that I’ve

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Twenty-two-year-old Liberal candidate Hannah Eves been a tireless advocate for them,” Ms Hornery said.

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Ms Eves is just one of a fresh crop of young political hopefuls to emerge.

The Greens have endorsed 27-year-old PhD candidate Aleona Swegen as their candidate for the seat of Wallsend.

This Saturday 22-year-old engineering student Declan Clausen will contest Newcastle City Council ward 3 by-election for the Labor Party.

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NCC Ward 3 by-election: the contenders

Field of five for council by-election Allan Warren Independent

Being the third generation of my family to live in New Lambton, I have a strong connection with Ward 3.

Now raising three young boys not far from the sporting parks I grew up on, I am disappointed with the current political trends of lies and corruption in Newcastle and feel it’s time someone stood up and helped get Newcastle back on track.

If elected I will deliver the following.

Community friendly services such as fenced and shaded activity areas in parks to allow children to play regardless of the elements and in a safe environment.

I would also invest in a city cycle program, like in Brisbane, to reduce congestion, attract visitors and promote a healthy lifestyle.

World-class events and attractions.

Newcastle must be a destination location and we must fight to attract national and international visitors and businesses.

Why don’t we have major sporting events like the Gold Coast and why can’t we have our CBD bursting with production?

Our current situation is simply not good

enough. Stop the 46.9 per cent rate rises.

I am calling for accountability and set KPIs that have been reviewed by an independent auditor. KPIs must cover acceptable service levels. Reducing red tape to a minimum and seeking new streams of revenue that do not rely on the Newcastle community footing the bill.

Using my 20 years of business experience and community work I will fight for you and a better future for our children and our city.

Declan Clausen Labor

I’m passionate about our city’s future. I’m running for council to help restore trust in local government.

We need councillors who will work hard to renew people’s pride in Newcastle.

I was born and raised in Ward 3 and have a background in engineering.

In recent weeks I have spoken to hundreds of residents and have been provided with a wealth of information on important local issues.

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Arjay Martin Independent

Newcastle City Council has two voting blocs, left and right, so it makes no logical sense to vote for someone bound to either side.

Instead vote for me to personally represent you, from the middle, as a swinging voter on council.

As the Labor-Green coalition controls the council, they could have implemented all of their “beneficial policies”, therefore they either provide false promises of hope that they cannot possibly provide (or they would have already) or they blackmail your family with goodies only if you do as they command.

I run to give you real choice.

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priorities for Ward 3 are the following.

Fixing our roads, building footpaths, upgrading our parks and delivering further upgrades to Blackbutt Reserve.

Protecting and improving local services such as Lambton Pool, local libraries and community childcare.

Working to improve transport in Ward 3, such as advocating for the completion of the Newcastle Inner City Bypass, better cycleways and maintaining a rail link to the inner city.

Improving our villages, promoting investment and new jobs in areas such as Waratah, Lambton, New Lambton and Kotara.

If elected, I will work closely with Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes and my Labor colleagues to deliver our plan for the following.

Restoring integrity in local government by ensuring that council’s decisions are in the interest of the community and are economically, socially and environmentally sustainable.

Ensuring council’s long-term financial security and that we get a fair share of state and federal funding.

Implementing the Coastal Revitalisation Masterplan, the Newcastle Art Gallery Redevelopment and CBD Renewal.

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The other candidates who claim to be against the rate rises were silent until 2015 and just signed a pledge for the $20,000,000 art gallery redevelopment (with no parking solution).

You cannot have your cake and eat it too, and someone has to be a fiscally responsible adult and say, “no, we cannot afford it yet” (unless we sell some of the gallery’s $90,000,000 worth of art, which cannot even be displayed).

At the same time we have sink-holes opening in roads next to schools, massive problems with parking in town and cuts to more essential services. There’s a gallery already.

We should be able to tell the difference between wants, needs and priorities.

Kath Elliott Independent

I have lived in Newcastle for almost 30 years.

I am an experienced business woman, responsible for the city’s fare-free bus zone and Livesites, as well as injecting more than $3 million of regional economic

development funding into the region. My daughters attended New Lambton Public School and Lambton High and I am a past president of the Parents & Citizens at Lambton High School.

I believe council should be free of party politics, with independent councillors listening to community views and making decisions for local people, rather than following party policy.

I have demonstrated this by exposing the asbestos risk at the old Lambton police station and immediately having it secured to prevent children from further risk. I decided to stand for election after seeing Labor and the Greens push through a 46.9 per cent rate hike, despite the community’s wish for a lower increase.

Hardworking families don’t want a rate grab nor wasteful spending.

If elected, I will move to reduce the rate rise to the community’s preference of 37.5 per cent.

I will also fight for the following.

A green rail corridor, with small scale development such as cafes, cycleways, playgrounds and recreation businesses.

Push the NSW Government to deliver on its light rail promise.

Improved parking options across the city.

Improved cycleways.

Accessible and affordable childcare.

Protecting and enhancing parks and green spaces.

Sensitive and sensible urban renewal in line with community expectations.

Support for sport and community facilities and libraries, particularly in Ward 3.

Reducing traffic bottlenecks such as the Adamstown gates, Royal Place in New Lambton and near Westfield Kotara.

Nevenka Bareham The Greens

I have lived and worked in Newcastle for over 30 years, having grown up in Sydney.

I am a qualified social worker and have worked in a number of health settings, most recently in ageing, disability and rehabilitation.

I live in North Lambton and my two adult children went to Waratah West Public School and Lambton and Merewether high schools.

I have been active in my community volunteering in various committee roles in local schooling, sporting and professional groups for many years including a long association with Waratah Leagues Netball Club.

My priority areas include the following.

Connected cycle paths separated from traffic. Good for cyclists, motorists, the environment and people’s health.

More and better footpaths, especially in Ward 3 where many streets have no footpath to assist those with prams and wheelchairs and to promote walking, exercise and safety.

Fostering local shopping strips to protect locally owned businesses, jobs and communities.

Protecting green spaces to maintain biodiversity, keep the city cooler and retain parkland for recreation.

Affordable childcare. Council is closest to the community and therefore best placed to provide quality not-for-profit child care.

Cultural development including support for Newcastle Art Gallery, museum and the Civic Theatre.

I see the role of a councillor to listen to concerns of community members and act as an advocate for them in council.

Listening and advocacy are skills needed in my work as a social worker on a daily basis.

I want to be actively involved in council in bringing about change for the better for all our community members.

Newcastle Greens’ local policies can be found at newcastlegreens.org.au/ policies.

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Don’t forget the Bristol Paints Fireworks Spectacular at 9pm on Friday and Saturday nights.

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omen of all ages are being encouraged to get on their bikes as part of an innovative cycling program kicking off in Lake Macquarie next month.

She Rides, an initiative of Cycling Australia, aims to increase the number of women riding bikes by buildings skills, confidence and social links.

Valentine couple Jenny and Damien Enderby have been competitive cyclists for 25 years and will be running courses in road and mountain bike riding as part of the program.

Mr Enderby said he and his wife wanted to instil confidence in women by teaching them the essential skills needed to enjoy cycling.

“A lot of women say to us, ‘I used to ride a bike but I don’t think I would do that now’,” Mr Enderby said.

“But it’s like the old saying goes, it’s just like riding a bike.

“That’s the beauty of cycling, you can defininitely come back to it without much hassle at all.”

The eight-week course costs $169 and covers bike handling skills, on-road and

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Classes will run from 10am to noon on Tuesday mornings from March 17.

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Meanwhile, a leisurely but guided paddle around Cockle Creek is part of the many

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Paddlefest will be held on Sunday, February 22, along the foreshore of Speers Point Park, organised by Rotary Club of Toronto Sunrise. Go to paddlefest.com.au

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Do you have a plan in place if your household income suddenly stops or significantly reduces?

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ewcastle at night has come alive during the past 12 to 18 months, with restaurants, cafes, boutique bars and more, providing a range of nighttime activity for the community and visitors alike.

Working with other authorities and organisations, council strives to ensure that Newcastle offers a safe, accessible and enjoyable experience at night time.

Providing safe and activated places that are used by the community day and night is a key objective of our community strategic plan, Newcastle 2030.

Understanding how the community views the night-time economy in our city is critical to achieving these objectives.

Through our Newcastle After Dark survey, we want to hear about your experiences at night, including where you visit, what you do, your thoughts on safety and ideas for night-time activities.

The survey results will help council plan for our city’s future night-time economy.

Have your say by completing this 15-minute survey.

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arch is fast approaching and with it comes the anniversary of Clean Up Australia Day, which will celebrate 25 years of volunteering on Sunday, March 1.

It is estimated that 288,650 tonnes of rubbish has been collected across Australia during this time, making an incredible difference to our environment.

Clean Up Australia Day is the perfect opportunity for everyone to come together to clean up our local parks, beaches and waterways and think about how we can all reduce our effect on the environment.

Last year I helped a team of volunteers remove large amounts of glass bottles from Catherine Hill Bay that were unveiled after the 2013 bush fires.

I noticed the rubbish collected from this location was vastly different to my previous experience at Belmont State Wetlands Park, where volunteers removed burntout cars and other large illegally dumped items.

Generally, the rubbish collected from sites across Lake Macquarie City includes smaller items such as cigarette butts, drink cans and fast-food packaging.

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The survey is now live and will remain open until this Friday.

To complete the survey, go to council’s website at newcastle.nsw.gov.au and click on the council tab then community engagement then current engagements.

The survey will support future planning for the night-time economy.

It targets information about visitation to the city centre at night, and the uses and perceptions of the major night life precincts.

The data will also help us develop grant applications for future funding relating to Newcastle’s night-time economy, such as safety and lighting projects.

Newcastle is positioning itself as a city at the forefront of innovative approaches to managing public spaces and night-time precincts.

tered in Lake Macquarie, there is a site suitable for all fitness levels and abilities across the area, so I encourage everyone to do their part.

I am always really pleased with the level of support for Clean Up Australia Day from the Lake Macquarie community.

Last year almost 6000 volunteers removed about 30 tonnes of rubbish from 90 sites across the city, and I am sure this year’s turnout will be just as impressive.

If you’re unable to participate on the day, don’t forget Council’s Eco Angel program can help you organise a community cleanup at a time that suits you.

Last week I had the pleasure of attending the 100th birthday celebration of Mavis Sheedy from Garden Suburb.

Mavis, who was a leader for women in the workplace, is a well-respected member of the Lake Macquarie community and an inspiration to anyone who meets her.

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dull and dreary patch of playground at St Mary’s Primary School at Warners Bay will be transformed into a permanent memorial to Australia’s Diggers thanks to a grant announced by Shortland MP Jill Hall.

This week St Mary’s was the recipient of an $8000 grant that will be put towards the establishment of an ANZAC memorial garden at the school.

The garden will feature rosemary bushes

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and roses grown from seeds taken from Gallipoli, red sculpted poppies made by a local Men’s Shed and a life-sized silhouette of a World War One soldier.

Ms Hall said she was very impressed.

“I think it gets to the heart of what ANZAC Day is all about,” she said.

“With this garden, students will have a special place were they can go and think and remember those soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for us all.”

Principal Linden Jones-Drzyzga said the new garden would be a focal point of Anzac and Remembrance Day services.

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e all know that as we age we need to take better care of our health.

As we get older, the risk of health complaints like osteoporosis, or brittle bones, rheumatoid arthritis, high blood pressure, Alzheimer’s disease and some cancers becomes greater and regular check-ups from your local GP become increasingly important.

If seniors are aware of any health issues they have, often they are able to manage better. Anyone over 75 years of age is eligible to have a yearly health assessment to outline any new health problems, which can be done at Health Check Clinic, Charlestown.

Health Check Clinic, Charlestown is a bulk billing practice located in Ridley Street, in the heart of Charlestown.

They aim to take the hassle out of visiting the doctor by offering a range of services under one roof, including nutrition, diabetes and aged care advice, as well as services specifically catering to the

health concerns of both men and women.

Health Check Clinic Charlestown also offers online booking, SMS notifications if your appointment is delayed and a shuttle bus service for elderly and less mobile patients.

Regular check-ups are especially important for older men.

Men are much more likely than women to get sick as a result of serious health problems and much of this comes down to the fact that men visit the doctor less frequently than their female counterparts and they often have shorter visits.

A new full-time male doctor will be starting at Health Check Clinic, Charlestown on Monday, February 23 bringing with him a wealth of knowledge in issues related to men’s health.

Dr Richard Wilson has a special interest in skin health, and providing a holistic and preventative approach when it comes to treating patient, especially in men’s health.

To make an appointment with Dr Wilson or any one of Health Check Clinic’s team medical practitioners call 4942 2008.

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or Fern Bay residents Lynne and Tony Toscano, the decision to move into a Palm Lake Resort was all about lifestyle.

It is common to see Palm Lake Resort residents move from one Palm Lake Resort to another.

With about 20 Palm Lake Resort locations across NSW, Victoria and Queensland, it’s not surprising that some residents are on to their third move to a Palm Lake Resort.

Mr and Mrs Toscano recently moved to Palm Lake Resort Fern Bay from another Palm Lake Resort at Hervey Bay in Queensland.

“We really enjoyed Hervey Bay but we decided to be closer to our family as they are only two hours drive away,” Mrs Toscano said.

“We saw the way management run the resorts.

“They are always alive and full of many things to enjoy.

“We felt that moving from one Palm Lake resort to another was a safe and easy option for us, and it was.

“Fern Bay is full of excitement and you can never get bored.

“There are lots of ways to meet people at the resort and they are all so friendly.

“We don’t need to go anywhere else as everything is right here at your doorstep.”

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pool Mr Toscano can often be found in the workshop or enjoying a drink with friends at the Palm Lake Resort Fern Bay clubhouse.

Palm Lake Resort Fern Bay residents can also enjoy access to an on-site 65-seat cinema, beauty salon, library with computers and free internet access, gymnasium and sauna, craft and fishing clubs and so much more.

The resort is pet-friendly and located within minutes of top fishing spots along the Hunter River, Newcastle Golf Club, 4WD trails and local shops and amenities.

“The lifestyle is very affordable and so is the housing,” Mrs Toscano said.

“You don’t pay extra for activities and it’s like a real resort.

“You don’t have to drive to tennis courts to play tennis or a bowls club to bowl, the only time you need to leave the resort is to buy groceries or visit a friend.

“There is even a dining room and the meals are lovely.”

Mrs Toscano recommended Palm Lake Resort living to anyone over 50, retirees or empty-nesters.

“You’ll never be bored and you will be blown away by it all.”

Palm Lake Resort Fern Bay is at 1117 Nelson Bay Rd, Fern Bay. For more information about the resort’s facilities or to inquire about properties that are coming up for sale, visit www. palmlakeresort.com.au.

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Hearing is the key to participating actively with the world around us and it is important to have your hearing professionally assessed as a part of your regular health regime.

Research shows that hearing health is directly related to your cardiovascular system, professional and interpersonal relationships, your job performance, communication skills and overall quality of life.

With Glynis McPherson Hearing Clinic’s convenient locations in the Hunter area it has never been easier to keep your hearing health and live treated the way it deserves.

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139 Metz Road, Old Bar Chiltern Lodge We are looking for anyone that requires a change of lifestyle, we are looking for entrepreneurs, we are looking for semi retirees that may want an income producing property . . . Does this sound like you???

The owners of this amazing resort have decided it’s time to move on, and they are serious about selling so don't miss out on this rare opportunity.

Currently running as a successful resort and fitness retreat, this property offers a multitude of business opportunities with ample room for expansion & further development opportunities (STCA).

Set on 27 acres (11ha) of bushland only 10 minutes drive from pristine beaches, this resort offers: • Four fully self-contained 2 bedroom cottages (1 with disabled bathroom and access), AAA 4 star rated. Reverse cycle airconditioning and wood heaters plus guest under cover parking • Main residence with reception/office, 3 bedrooms plus 4th bedroom or study, 2 living areas and 2 bathrooms, kitchen dining and two car under cover parking. Reverse cycle airconditioning and wood heater.

• Second residence with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 disabled), lounge, dining and kitchen. Reverse cycle air-conditioning.

• Studio with indoor and outdoor rooms

• Outdoor saltwater pool and heated spa • Recreation room with lounge area, wood heater, billiards table, table tennis, separate media room and WC • Large outdoor pavilion with open fireplace, kitchen, pizza oven and communal dining area • Workshop shed and under cover machinery area plus large storage shed • Beautifully landscaped gardens surrounding the cottages and residences which merge into the surrounding forest with walking and cycle tracks.

Chiltern Lodge Country Retreat is a small AAA - 4 star rated boutique resort, nestled in the forest adjoining Khappinghat National Park, yet within reach 14 9 4 of the beautiful Wallabi and Auction Sat 14 March 2015 Saltwater beaches and lagoon.

View By appointment Chiltern Lodge is located at Old oldbarbeach.ljhooker.com.au Bar on the Mid North Coast only 3.5 hours north of Sydney and 15 Paul Saundercock minutes from the regional city of 0402 844 762 LJ Hooker Old Bar Taree in the beautiful Manning Valley.

6553 7133

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Real Estate

Property news

house of the week

Luxury and space

T

his is a large, established house in the Prestige Woodlands Estate near East Maitland.

The home is well appointed with three large bedrooms, study and dining and lounge rooms.

It also has an alfresco undercover entertainment area, all in an open-plan layout.

There is a 5kW solar electricity plant for cooking, the pool and air-conditioning during daylight.

The kitchen features a gas cooktop, dishwasher, quality appliances and walk-in pantry.

Its garage has space for two cars, internal access and fixed storage cupboards across the rear.

There is a fantastic in-ground saltwater pool about eight metres long, in a lovely, landscaped bush setting.

The property also has an external shed with four bays, insulated storeroom with custom-built storage cupboards, and shower, toilet and wash basin.

40 WOODLANDS DRIVE, THORNTON Price: Offers above $700,000 Phone: 1on1 Property 4032 8328 Agent: Craig Linsley 0423 328 328

This property is fully landscaped and has two driveway access points, one to the large shed and the other to the house garage.

It has well-established grounds and plants throughout two acres of serene bush estate.

Sections of the property have in-ground watering systems, making life easy for you.

CENTURY 21 NOVOCASTRIAN 4955 6888 173 Nelson Street, Wallsend If it’s Chad Dunn its a Dunn Deal!

NOVOCASTRIAN 27 Fussell St, BIRMINGHAM GARDENS “Buyers Above $440,000”

• Single level home with 3 bedrooms.

• Corner block.

• Opposite park and a short stroll to the shops.

• Perfect blank canvass to renovate.

• Single level, 4 bedrooms & duel living areas.

• Large backyard featuring greenhouse and timber shed.

• 661m2 block of near level land.

• Features security window grills, air conditioning, watering system and carport.

Retire In Style

Great For Uni Accommodation

Nothing To Do But Move In

The Sanctuary

26 Bimbimie St, FLETCHER “Buyers Above $499,000”

6 Lester Pde, NORTH LAMBTON PREVIEW

22 Rothbury St, MARYLAND “Buyers Above $375,000”

7 Tibin Dr, FLETCHER PREVIEW

Sa O tu P rd EN ay H 11 OM -11 E :30 am

• Spacious and modern single level home with 4 bedrooms.

• Brick & tile, 2 bathrooms, DLUG. • Separate living areas & open plan central kitchen.

• New timber entertaining deck.

• View video at https://vimeo.com/114877183

• 4 bedrooms, large living area.

• Freshly painted, timber floorboards under carpet.

• Perfect for student accommodation.

• Block size 583m2 with side access to yard.

• Plenty of parking & new single lock up garage

• Immaculate presentation & charm throughout.

• Located on a near level large block.

• Just a short walk to local shops and playing fields.

• Separate single LUG or man shed.

• Well manicured lawns and gardens.

• Undercover entertaining area.

Sa O tu PE rd N ay HO 2-2 M :30 E pm

• Low maintenance 3 bedrooms & carport big enough for 2 cars.

• Central location with the best of Wallsend at your doorstep.

• Functional kitchen & meals area with separate living areas one which could be made into a 4th bedroom.

IN CAL SP L EC FO TIO R N

• Side access to backyard.

• Large under-cover concrete back deck.

• Only minor renovations needed.

• Great position and fantastic street.

• Block size 683m2 • DLUG & 2 living areas.

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Walk To University

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• Located in the sought after “The Sanctuary”.

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• Back undercover entertaining area.

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We put you first

UPCOMING AUCTIONS!!

AUCTION ON-SITE 13 Colliton Pde, Forster

Saturday 7th March at 1pm (unless sold prior) Open for Inspection: Saturdays prior to Auction From 12:30 – 1:00pm

FORSTER

AUCTION ON-SITE

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Sweeping water & golf course views Modern kitchen, large open plan living areas

AUCTION ON-SITE 57 Beach St,Tuncurry

Saturday 7th March at 2pm (unless sold prior) Open for Inspection: Saturdays prior to Auction From 1:30 – 2:00pm

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Consisting of 4 x 1 BRM flats on 613 sqm Ideal for investment, Super Fund or holidays

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Wallsend fight hard at home against Merewether

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Jets fly high with pre-season competition victory

PAUL ROBERTSON

n an effort that must have pleased new captain Jake Montgomery, Wallsend put in an improved performance against competition heavyweights Merewether on the first day of Round 17 NDCA first grade.

Batting first at home, Wallsend fought hard to be all out just before stumps for 195. Matthew McGovern scored 63 for the Tigers whilst Courtney Moulton took two wickets for the Lions.

Hamilton Wickham appears to have a slight edge against Toronto Workers at Ron Hill Oval. After posting 256 thanks to half centuries from Ben Balcomb, Matt Webber and Callum Single, Hamwicks took two Toronto wickets late in the day.

Toronto will resume at 2 for 63.

Charlestown snatched first-innings points from Belmont in a low-scoring match at Kahibah Oval.

Belmont appeared to be in the box seat dismissing Charlestown for 113 and being 5 for 99 in response, but a late order collapse saw them all out for 107. Chris Connors took 5 for 45 for the Magpies. An outright result is likely given the need for maximum points as both of these teams pursue fourthplaced Stockton who appear headed for outright points against Waratah.

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Wallsend’s Ryan Brooks in action against Merewether on Saturday.

Photo: www.newcastlephotographics.com.au At Waratah Oval after being sent in, the home team struggled to 110 before Stockton reached 4 for 219 before declaring. In their second innings Waratah have fared little better being reduced to 5 for 48 when stumps were drawn.

Another game headed appearing headed for an outright result is at Cardiff Oval where Cardiff is on the ropes against University. Grant Stewart took five wickets for University as they routed Cardiff for 61 in their first innings. University set up a first innings lead of 122 before declaring at 7 for 183 and then snared one Cardiff second innings wicket late in the day.

Newcastle City narrowly secured first innings points at Wests at Harker Oval by five runs, setting up a day two battle for maximum points.

he Raymond Terrace “Jets” have confirmed their favouritism for the 2015 Newcastle District No.1 Grade Pre-Season Pennant Competition.

They enjoyed success on all three rinks in their big 63/36 final victory over Kurri Kurri. The combination of Ross Gardner, Tim Twining, Ian Lean and Jason Stokes recorded the biggest win 22/8 over Daniel Graham, Andrew Rees. Brodie Pitham and Brendon Baker.

Newcastle Bowler of the Year Lennon Scott beat Aaron Appleby 19/14 and Matthew Baus downed Nathan Dawson 22/14. In the semi-finals Kurri Kurri accounted for the host club Beresfield 63/35 and the Jets had a good battle with East Cessnock winning 54/44.

Edgeworth Bowling Club will next weekend host the final stages of the District Triples Championship.

A feature of the quarter-finals to be played on Saturday morning commencing at 9.15am is that the Raymond Terrace quartet of Ian Lean, Jason Stokes, Lennon Scott and Matthew Baus

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Raymond Terrace enjoyed success on all three rinks the recent winners of the Newcastle District Fours Championship have qualified in different teams for the play-offs.

Stokes and Scott have Jamie Minter as lead, they will be tested by the powerful Mayfield West trio of Tony Atcheson, Shane Soper and Trevor Aitchison.

Michael Abel is lead for Lean and Baus against the in-form Les Pyke, Wayne Lambourne and Eric Ryan (Windale/ Gateshead).

Dora Creek Workers’ Ross Hoban, Ted Dearlove and Allan Webber meet Corey Nickalls, Ross Levido and Ross Lawrence (Valentine) and Ian Macrae, Jacob McMurray and David Govan (Valentine) confront Nigel Brook, Zen Jawniuk and Allen Miller (Alder Park). The semi-finals will be played on Saturday afternoon and the Final on Sunday morning.

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Wednesday 18 February 2015

World Cup fever runneth over in visit by former Aussie quick PAUL MONFORTE

CC World Cricket Cup fever hit Cessnock last week when the Destination NSW Home Ground Cricket Tour visited Turner Park at the end of a 27-town NSW tour.

Former Australian fast bowler Nathan Bracken was on hand to teach students from Cessnock Public School and Cessnock High School the finer points of the game while reminiscing about his experience as part of World Cup-winning teams in 2003 and 2007.

Bracken told The Post it was great for regional communities to feel like part of the World Cup. “Normally you’d only find these type of events in the major capitals cities or at the grounds on game day,” Bracken said.

The students were able to test their batting and bowling skills in inflatable cricket nets and view World Cup memorabilia on loan from the Bradman Museum in Bowral.

Items on display included hats and helmets used by Australian players in the 1992 World Cup - the last time the event was held in Australia and New Zealand - and the ball used in the 1999 final in England, won by Australia over Pakistan.

The travelling roadshow also featured a giant screen showing highlights from previous World Cups.

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Ball finally bounces way of brave Jets UNDER-FIRE Jets coach Phil Stubbins has paid tribute to his side’s renewed defensive steel following a 1-1 draw with Asian Champions League winners Western Sydney Wanderers on Saturday afternoon. The match appeared headed for a scoreless draw before the Wanderers’ Brendon Santalab converted a penalty following a handball from Newcastle’s Daniel Mullen.

The Jets pushed hard in the search for an equaliser and secured a penalty of their own after the ball struck the arm of Western Sydney’s Antony Golec.

South Korean import Lee Ki-Je, who had been with the club for less than two weeks, calmly got the home side back on level terms.

“We didn’t get the three points but in terms of how the team played I think last week we were terrible unlucky to lose but, again, it’s another credit to what we’re preaching to the playing group,” Stubbins said.

“It’s great to see Ki-Je finally have a run for the team. To score the goal like he did and perform like he did would suggest to everyone we’ve got our own gem there at 23 years of age.”

The Jets are off across the Tasman this weekend for the clash with Wellington Phoenix at 3pm (Australian time) on Saturday afternoon.

The match will be played at the Hutt Recreational Ground instead of Westpac Stadium.

The tournament began last Saturday and continues until March 28.

Bracken felt South Africa and New Zealand will prove the main challengers to Australia.

“We think our pace attack is pretty good here in Australia but then you look at South Africa with Dale Steyn, Vernon Philander, Morne Morkel and Wayne Parnell. Steyn is just the best bowler in all forms of cricket at the moment,” Bracken said.

“New Zealand are in great form and they will play nearly all their matches at home, which is a huge advantage.”

Nathan Bracken guiding Cessnock Public School students with their bowling

The ball used in the 1999 World Cup final

Inflatable cricket nets for batting and bowling

Cessnock Public School students get some expert coaching

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Competition for spots in Knights' starting side hots up after young guns go well in coast trial PAUL MONFORTE

ompetition for places in the Knights' opening-round NRL clash with the Warriors on March 7 has intensified after impressive displays from the club’s extended squad in Wauchope last weekend.

The Knights took on the Port Macquarie Sharks in the opening half, winning 54-0 then played the Wauchope Blues in the second half, coming away with a 32-0 victory.

A number of fringe first-graders were given their chance to impress, with Joey Leilua and Kade Snowden the only players all but guaranteed a spot for the season-opener against the Warriors at Hunter Stadium.

Tyler Randell, more widely known as a hooker, filled in at five-eighth for the Knights after new recruit Carlos Tuimavave was injured in the NRL Nines tournament a week earlier.

Randell gave coach Rick Stone plenty of food for thought, scoring 28 points from three tries and eight goals in a dominant display.

“I ended up playing nearly the whole game.

It was definitely a lot different to the Nines, but it was good to get out there for a hit-out,” Randell said.

“I was pretty happy with the game, but there’s a few things I still want to work on.”

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Knights centre Joey Leilua on the charge against the Port Macquarie Sharks in Wauchope on Saturday. Photo: Newcastle Knights Winger Jake Mamo set up a number of tries.

“There were a lot errors early on in the game but we sort of found our groove in both halves and ended up putting a couple of tries on,” Mamo said.

“It was slow out on the wing in the couple of quarters but then I got the opportunity as fullback in the third quarter and I was happy there and got a little bit more involved.”

The Knights’ depth in outside backs means Mamo is unlikely to start the season in first grade, with suggestions captain Kurt Gidley

ewill play fullback after Darius Boyd's exit.

Representative wingers James McManus and Akuila Uate are expected to start while Dane Gagai and Joey Leilua are all but guaranteed spots in the centres.

There were two injury scares for the Knights with Pat Mata’utia later cleared of a fractured ankle and young half Jaelen Feeney undergoing scans on an elbow injury.

Stone has selected a full-strength line-up for this weekend’s final trial against the Canberra Raiders in Queanbeyan on Saturday.