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“We’ve achieved it� Mother of abuse victim shares her family’s harrowing story TRICIA MOROSIN

LET’S SEE ACTION Member for Wallsend, Sonia Hornery, has commended Newcastle Council for voting unanimously in support of calling on the State Government to fi nd a solution to the Adamstown level crossing. Labor Councillor, Tim Crakanthorp, and Greens Cr, Therese Doyle, put forward the motion, which will also suggest the RMS look at the placement of electronic signage on Glebe Road to notify drivers when the gates are down.

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eacher-librarian, Patricia Feenan, always felt that one day she’d write a book. What she never imagined was the heartbreaking circumstances that would lead her to do so. Ms Feenan’s son, Daniel, was raped by Father James Patrick Fletcher and suffered other forms of sexual abuse by the paedophile priest dating back to the late 1980s, when Daniel was between 11 and 12-years-old. Ms Feenan has been campaigning for victims ever since. “People said, ‘You won’t get anywhere with this, don’t do this, you can’t, [it’s] the Catholic Church’...and I just chipped away at what I believed in and look what’s happened through a lot of people working for the same goal and now we’ve achieved it,� Ms Feenan said. Fletcher was sentenced to 10 years in prison in 2004, but died after serving only 14 months. Ms Feenan recorded her thoughts during the trial and has been writing about her experience. Next month, these notes will be published in her fi rst book, ‘Holy Hell’. “I’m a bit over-awed,� Ms Feenan said of the attention the book is receiving. “I’ve never written a book before, of course, and it’s not the book I wanted to write, but it’s the one that needed to be written.� The foreword to ‘Holy Hell’ is penned by local whistleblower cop, Detective Chief Inspector, Peter Fox, who investigated Daniel’s case and whose explosive claims led to the Federal Government’s decision to hold a Royal Commission into child sexual abuse. “[Fox] has been very brave in what he’s said and it’s made a difference,� Ms Feenan said. Ms Feenan also wants people to remember good priests during this time, including Bishop of Maitland and Newcastle, Bill Wright, who will attend the book launch alongside her son, Daniel, on December 6. @triciamorosin

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GOAL IN SIGHT Hockey star closer to her Olympic dream Patricia Feenan holds ‘Holy Hell’, the book she penned about her son’s sexual abuse

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uch has been said over the past week since the Prime Minister announced a Royal Commission into child sexual abuse across religious and state-run institutions. The inquiry is an important and necessary step for victims of abuse, their families, and community members such as police officers and prosecutors who deal with the pain and suffering on a daily basis. It is also important for our nation to hear the victims’ stories, to acknowledge what the abuse has done to their lives and to develop better systems in our institutions so that such crimes cannot be committed again. On page one, you’ll read one such story from Patricia Feenan,

whose son was abused by a Catholic Priest in the Hunter in the late 1980s. Of the Commission, we know little as yet. But one thing is evident: we will hear more and more stories like that of Ms Feenan’s in the coming years. Changing tack, this Sunday is White Ribbon Day, when Australia’s menfolk are asked to publicly denounce violence against women. As communities meet for breakfasts, take oaths and send out messages against violence against women this week, we see again that when good people take a stand, our communities benefit. We have more on what’s planned in Newcastle on page 17, or you can visit www. whiteribbon.org.au.

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Wallsend MP supports motion to fix the Adamstown level crossing TRICIA MOROSIN

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ember for Wallsend, Sonia Hornery, has commended Newcastle Council for voting unanimously in support of calling on the State Government to fi nd a solution to the Adamstown level crossing. Labor Councillor, Tim Crakanthorp, and Greens Councillor, Therese Doyle, put forward the motion, which will also suggest Council urges the RMS to investigate the placement of electronic signage on Glebe Road, east of Brunker Road and on the Gully Line, west of the gates, to notify drivers that the gates are down. Cr Crakanthorp described it as “an issue that simply doesn’t go awayâ€? and said the signage was a short term solution. Ms Hornery agrees that electronic signage isn’t the answer. “Rather than just put up detour signs, which is the Liberal Government and Tim Owen’s plans, [we need] to really investigate an alternative to this level crossing,â€? she said. “Now, that may be some major changes, including going over the railway line, as we do in many other parts of Newcastle and the Hunter. “So really what we need to do is plan for a better commuter flow and spend some money on it‌because it’s not

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Sonia Hornery at the Adamstown rail crossing

going to get better, it’s only going to get worse.� According to Ms Hornery, coal trains can close the Adamstown crossing for

up to six hours per day, with delays expected to increase to eight hours per day or more, creating ongoing traffic delays for motorists.

“The Minister for Transport has said she had made a commitment to take the issue further, so let’s see some action.� @triciamorosin

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Writing on the wall Locals thank SES volunteers by signing a truck

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lendale locals were given a unique opportunity to show their gratitude to thousands of SES volunteers who serve the community in times of emergency, by signing an SES truck with their message of thanks last week. SES Community Partner, NRMA Insurance, organised for the purposefitted vehicle to travel to Glendale, following stops in Dubbo, Moree, Inverell, Casino, Grafton and Coffs Harbour, before it headed to Sydney. Ken Speer, Deputy Region Controller for the Hunter, has been with the SES for 31 years, the fi rst 25 of those years in a volunteering capacity. “It’s been very rewarding,” Mr Speer said of his SES career at the event. “I’ve been around lots of major disasters – I went down to Th redbo, the Sydney hail storms, was involved in the ‘91 and ‘94 fi res here, the earthquake and the Queens Birthday storm.” He said it was great to see people expressing their appreciation for the work of SES volunteers, by signing their names on the truck. “The volunteers give up a lot of their time and they don’t receive any payment for it at all, they’re out at all hours of the night, doing what they can to help…” Mr Speer said. “They deserve it – they work very hard.” It was a welcome distraction from an incident last week, when an SES vehicle from the Lake Macquarie Unit was

Glendale locals were able to write messages of thanks to SES volunteers last week

broken into and vital equipment stolen. “You wonder why people do that – break into any emergency service organisation, whether it be the SES or any others – they’re all targeted,” Mr

Speer said. “We’re just people trying to help other[s] and that’s how some people respond.” @triciamorosin

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Two months into the new term, strong divisions are becoming evident TRICIA MOROSIN

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ensions within Newcastle City Council hit a new term high last week, with Lord Mayor, Jeff McCloy, threatening Labor Councillor, Jason Dunn, in voicemail for questioning the involvement of his advisor, Josh Hodges, in Council affairs. The Mayor initially attempted to directly appoint the former campaign manager as his Chief of Staff, but then withdrew his mayoral minute. Since then, the position has been advertised, with claims Mr Hodges is

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already unofficially acting in the role, allegedly using Council resources and being given access to restricted information. It was Cr Dunn’s questions in relation to this issue – which is now reportedly being investigated by both the Industrial Relations Commission and ICAC – that set off Cr McCloy. “[I’ve] just seen with your note to Phil Pearce, you’ve had a second go at me now over something so petty, I just can’t believe,” Cr McCloy said in his voicemail. “You want to behave like a petty little school girl, I’ll treat you like one. “I’m just about sick of it. Now, I won’t miss you, so you keep it up Jason and you’ll get what you deserve.” Cr Dunn said he was “quite shocked and surprised” at the aggressive response from Cr McCloy, as he felt his questions were reasonable. He has since fi led a code of conduct complaint against the Mayor in relation to the message. “As a Councillor, I should be able to perform my duty without threats and intimidation,” Cr Dunn said. In response to media coverage, Cr McCloy deflected attention back onto Council’s fi nancial woes, by calling on Councillors to forget politics and focus instead on bringing the budget back into surplus. “I didn’t stand for Lord Mayor for political glory, I stood to revitalise our City and its suburbs and for fiscal responsibility…” Cr McCloy said.

“In the two months since winning office, it is clear to me there are councillors who are operating with a selfserving and petty political agenda, which if allowed to go unchecked will lead to the continued demise of our city.” Labor Cr, Tim Crakanthorp, agreed that “the most important thing that we have to

do as Councillors is work to improve the city of Newcastle,” he told the Post. “We have to do that job in a professional and respectful way; and that is the challenge for Jeff, to bring the whole Council along as a team, and not just crash through.” @triciamorosin

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POLICE MATTERS with Senior Constable Tony Tamplin

Now’s the time to do your homework on school zone rules

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was talking to some friends the other day and two of them live near public schools, which led them to tell me that they love school holidays. When asked why, they both answered that the morning and afternoon antics of some parents dropping off and picking up their children at school each day is often dangerous and defi nitely criminal.

They told me many stories of parents who are too lazy to park down the road in a safe place and walk back to collect their children. Parents who stop across the road from the school, on the pedestrian crossing and call their children over to the car – against the directions of the crossing supervisor. Parents who park their car so that it

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blocks nearby residents and so on. One of my friends lives directly across the road from a primary school. One day his wife was leaving for work and as she walked to the driveway, she saw a man parked right in her driveway, almost up to the garage. She asked him to move so she could get out and he abruptly told her that he would not be long and refused to leave until he had collected his child. Fancy someone wanting to leave their home at the same time that school was coming out. How rude of them! Firstly, parking restrictions are not suspended at school arrival and leaving times. Secondly, these restrictions are there for the safety of your children, especially around school areas. The ‘No Stopping’ areas are there for the protection of your children, so that they are seen by passing motorists. They are usually near the school’s pedestrian crossings or near an intersection.

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Students learn more about the Anzac story through new school grant heroes, thanks to an Anzac Community Grant from the State Government. TRICIA MOROSIN Newcastle MP, Tim Owen, attended the school earlier this month to deliver a lesson on the history of the Anzac legend ayfield East Public School and also speak of his experience in the students will be able Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). to experience a deeper “Mayfield East Public School has been understanding of our Anzac granted $2,500 to enable the students to undertake an Anzac research project,” Mr Owen explained. “Students from Years 5 and 6 will use various resources including records from the University of Newcastle and ancestory. com to learn about 13 local World War I Anzac heroes. “They will then create biographies Mayfield East Public School students and Tim Owen on the

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Anzacs and present them to the Waratah Mayfield RSL, as well as developing a media clip for the school website that pays tribute to the heroes.” Assistant Principal of Mayfield East Public School, Andrew Harrison, expressed the school’s appreciation for the grant. “The students should gain a great deal of insight and respect into the lives of these local soldiers who made the

ultimate sacrifice for the freedom of our nation. “It is a great honour for the students of our school to be involved in this process,” he said. The funding has also been put towards the display of an Anzac Honour Board at the school, which now boasts a mural depicting the Anzac spirit and features poppies, service medals and slouch hats. @triciamorosin

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NEWCASTLE MATTERS

Felix strikes: Police charge man over fire

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etectives have charged a man in relation to a fi re at a property in Newcastle last year. At about 2.20am on November 16, 2011, emergency services were called to a property in Chinchen Street, Islington, following reports of a fi re. The blaze was extinguished, but caused damage in excess of $50,000. Detectives attached to the Middle Eastern Organised Crime

Squad’s Strike Force Felix have been investigating the incident. Last Wednesday, police charged a 27-year-old man with damage property in company by means of fi re. The man, a high-ranking member of the Hells Angels outlaw motor cycle gang, was refused bail to face Campbelltown Local Court on January 16, 2013. If you see any suspicious activity, phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

by Newcastle City Council Lord Mayor, Jeff McCloy

Shoppers encouraged to return to the city centre

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he revitalisation of Newcastle City Centre is one of the most common topics that has been raised with me during my short time as Lord Mayor of Newcastle. Everyone has opinions and suggestions on how it can be improved and the measures that need to be implemented to increase its appeal as a destination for business, tourists and the community. At the fi rst meeting of the new council term, I was very pleased to be able to support a motion to introduce changes to parking in the city centre area. The main component of the motion was to stop the rollout of parking meters and introduce free, unrestricted weekend parking from 12noon on Saturdays until 9am on Monday mornings. These changes will be introduced from November 19 and take effect from Saturday, December 1, and I am confident that the impact on local businesses will be immediate and very positive. The aim of the changes

is to encourage shoppers back to the city centre ensuring the benefits are maximised. Business owners will also play a very important role in the success of this initiative. It is in their interest to encourage staff to keep these spaces free for customers. The changes complement the fantastic work Renew Newcastle is undertaking with building owners and new businesses to activate empty spaces and also complements the support Newcastle Now offers to inner-city business. The lead up to Christmas is the perfect time for visitors to take advantage of the new parking arrangements. I would like to encourage everyone to rediscover what the city centre has to offer. I am sure many will be pleasantly surprised by the amount of shopping and restaurant options that are now available in and around Hunter Street Mall, the east end, Darby Street and city west.

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Seeing red: Newcastle to go red this World AIDS Day

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esidents in the Hunter region are being asked to get involved in local activities for this year’s World AIDS Day on Saturday, December 1.

ACON (formerly the AIDS Council of NSW) is producing and supporting a range of awarenessraising and fundraising events throughout the Hunter region.

ACON Hunter Manager, Glenn Ferrero, said the occasion provides an important opportunity to get people thinking about HIV/AIDS. “The struggle against HIV/AIDS has been with us now for three decades and despite lifesaving medical advances, HIV is still here, affecting thousands of people in Australia and millions throughout the world,” Mr Ferrero explained. “We have up to 500 people with HIV living in the Hunter region at any one time and throughout NSW, there are over 10,000 people living with HIV with an average of one new infection diagnosed in NSW almost every day. “While there are many inspirational stories of how people are living with HIV, the impact the virus has on many people and families can be overwhelming, particularly the 30 per cent of people with the virus in Australia who are living below the poverty line and rely on the programs and services provided by HIV charities. “By purchasing and wearing a red ribbon, by volunteering to sell ribbons on the street or in your workplace, or by attending a World AIDS Day event here in the Hunter, you can help make a difference in the lives of people with HIV,” Mr Ferrero said. ACON’s Hunter office is supporting World AIDS Day events in Civic Park, Lake Macquarie, the Newcastle Museum and John Hunter Hospital. Red Ribbon merchandise will be available at ACON’s office at 129 Maitland Road, Islington and at selected businesses in the lead up to and on World AIDS Day. Red Ribbon merchandise will be sold at Waratah Village on Wednesday November 28; Pacific Clinic and Glendale, Jesmond, Kotara, The Junction and Market Town shopping centres on Thursday, November 29 and Mayfield Woolworths, on Friday, November 30. Donations can also be made online at www.redribbonday.org.au.

LAKE MACQUARIE MATTERS by Lake Macquarie City Council Mayor, Cr Jodie Harrison

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he transformation of the Fernleigh Track from a former rail corridor into the iconic pathway it is today is a significant achievement that the many people who contributed to making it happen no doubt are and should be very proud of. If it wasn’t for the enthusiasm and commitment of these people, we wouldn’t be enjoying the benefits of this facility, which is already being referred to as a “regional treasure.” Spanning a 17-year period between 1994 and 2011, the makeover of the track started when Lake Macquarie and Newcastle City councils purchased the land. During this time, the Fernleigh Track Committee played a fundamental role in guiding the development of the project, which was constructed from funding by both Councils and State and Federal Government grants. A major focus of the project was to restore and preserve the history of the track. During construction, this involved works including restoration of the 181-metre Fernleigh Tunnel and the Redhead train station. Post-construction, this involves installation of informative signs detailing historical facts about the track. Council has almost fi nished the installation of six major and 15 minor entry signs along the track, as well as distance markers located every 500 metres. Regular users of the track will appreciate the distance markers, while new users will be able to monitor their location, learn about the track’s history, and about some of the sites and facilities nearby. With the track being so popular with residents and visitors, we are now investigating improved public toilet facilities along the 15-kilometre route. We are also developing concept plans that will see the track linked with Blacksmiths and Belmont Foreshore. I look forward to seeing these come to fruition. For maps and information about the Fernleigh Track, go to www.lakemac.com.au/recreation/cycleways/fernleightrack.

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arine debris, and ways to combat its devastating effects, will be the focus of an upcoming talk in Newcastle by a leading voice in marine environment protection. Heidi Taylor, co-founder and managing director of registered charity Tangaroa Blue Foundation, will discuss practical solutions for keeping local coastal environments clean. “Th is coastline has some extremely unique ecosystems, and I’m very excited once again to visit,” Ms Taylor said. She will be encouraging people to start collecting data for the Australian Marine Debris Database, which keeps a record of problem spots. “The database can help us to identify the types and amounts of

marine debris and litter that are impacting specific coastal sites, and can then be used to track those items back to the source,” she explained. “Tangaroa Blue will assist local groups to explore practical solutions to help reduce the types and amounts of litter and debris entering particular waterways.” With a network of over 12,300 volunteers, community groups and agencies across Australia, Tangaroa Blue monitors the impacts of marine debris along the national coastline. Organised by the HunterCentral Rivers Catchment Management Authority (CMA) in partnership with Lake Macquarie City Council, the talk is on Tuesday, November 27 at The Place at Charlestown Square from 6.30pm-9.00pm.

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dults with asthma are being invited to take part in a Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) trial investigating how dietary factors impact on asthma symptoms and response to medication. Study participants will have their asthma reviewed and their diet analysed by a qualified dietician. University of Newcastle researcher, Professor Peter Gibson, said researchers will examine the relationship between medications for asthma treatment, dietary intake and a range of other factors. “Right now we are looking at how a commonly used asthma treatment affects appetite, dietary intake, body weight and bone density,” Professor

Gibson explained. “We are also investigating the benefits of anti-inflammatory treatment for asthma.” Participants will be among the fi rst people to take advantage of the new facilities at the HMRI. “The new facility at HMRI not only offers a way of testing new treatments but it also presents researchers with a way to assess many different aspects of asthma, including lung function, lung volume, inflammation and related conditions such as problems with the nose and other diseases,” Professor Gibson said. Asthma sufferers who are interested in being involved in the study can contact the HMRI Respiratory Research Department via asthma@newcastle.edu.au or by calling 4042 0116.

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unter men are being urged to let their mates know where they stand on violence against women this White Ribbon Day. Hunter White Ribbon ambassador, Jon Chin, said it is up to men to put a stop to violence against the women of the Hunter region by taking a public stand on the issue. Mr Chin is encouraging men to swear the oath to never condone or commit violence against women this Sunday, November 25. People can do this via a number of social media channels including Facebook and Twitter. “Don’t be afraid to stand up for the right of women to live without violence, whether you are at work, at the pub or at home,” Mr Chin said. Violence against women is a serious problem in the Hunter and elsewhere in Australia. The statistics are telling: one in three Australian women over the age of 15 has reported experiencing physical or sexual violence at some time in their lives. In addition to the obvious personal costs to the women involved, this violence costs the community and economy an estimated $13.6 billion every year. A number of prominent Australian men have already taken the oath in support of this year’s White Ribbon Australia campaign including former Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, Joe Hockey, David Koch, Hamish and Andy, Wil Anderson, Adam Goodes, Keith Urban, Jimmy Barnes, and Lt General David Morrison. These high-profi le ambassadors are being joined by local men including Mr Chin, fellow White Ribbon ambassador and former NSW president of the Australian Workers Union, Kevin Maher, former State Member for Newcastle, Bryce Gaudry, Knight’s coach, Wayne Bennett and Lake Macquarie Local Area Commander Superintendent Craig Rae. “Thousands of good men have got your back,” Mr Chin said. White Ribbon Day is an international day for men to work with women to end violence against women. Started in Canada in the early 1990s, it was created to remember the deaths of 14 women who were massacred by a man at a technical college in Montreal. Two years later, a handful of men in Toronto launched Canada’s White Ribbon Campaign, an annual violence-against-women awarenessraising event held between November 25 and December 6, the anniversary of the École Polytechnique massacre. In 1999, the United Nations General Assembly declared November 25 the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, with the now-iconic white ribbon as its symbol. White Ribbon began in Australia in 2003 as part of UNIFEM (now UN Women). It is now Australia’s only national, male-led, violence prevention campaign. Today, White Ribbon Day is celebrated by hundreds of countries around the world. The Hunter community will have the opportunity to show its support for the campaign by attending a breakfast at Panthers Newcastle on Friday, November 23. The breakfast has been organised by local men with tickets costing $35 per

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table for four and a kitchen with European appliances and enough cookware to prepare meals. The thing that struck me the most about the apartment was a great use of space. The bed and bathroom are located on a mezzanine level and the floor-to-ceiling windows offered fantastic and everchanging views over the Harbour. When it comes to choosing accommodation for that getaway, location and comfort are always high on the list. With Darling Harbour at your doorstep and Sydney’s entertainment precinct, CBD shopping and Chinatown around the corner, Metro Apartments Darling Harbour is the perfect place to experience everything that Sydney has to offer. This reviewer was a guest of the hotel. The Post is offering one lucky reader the chance to win a one-night stay at Metro Apartments Darling Harbour for two people (valued at $440, not available on Saturday night). To enter, email your name and contact details to editorial@newcastlepost.com. au with ‘Metro’ in the subject line, by 5pm on Friday. November 23. Winners will be notified by phone.

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a fashion parade, a fun photo booth, and more. Visitors can also get a tour of the new community garden located at the school. “It’s basically the same format as last year but bigger,” Ms Hubbard said. “It’s a chance for people to have some fun and to showcase the Redhead community. “Because we’re not all about the beach – although the beach is great!” Activities are scheduled from 2pm until 9pm and to find out more about the event, search for ‘Christmas at Redhead’ on Facebook.

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spaces (outside the cells). Th is shows up as swollen feet, legs, and hands. Water helps to maintain proper muscle tone by giving muscles their natural ability to contract and by preventing dehydration. It also helps to prevent the sagging skin that usually follows weight loss. Shrinking cells are buoyed by water, which plumps the skin and leaves it clear, healthy and resilient. Water helps rid the body of waste. During weight loss, the body has a lot more waste to get rid of – all the metabolized fat must be shed. Again, adequate water helps flush out the waste. Water can help relieve constipation. When the body gets too little water, it siphons what it needs from internal sources. The colon is one primary source. Result? Constipation. But when a person drinks enough water, normal bowel function usually returns. So, get yourself a two litre water bottle and take it with you everywhere throughout the day and watch the kilos disappear.

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o matter where you are from or how much you like to spend, there is one thing that makes girls tick: shoes. From sky-high heels to rubber thongs, shoes are a weakness for many women and luckily, summer fashion trends this season allow us to show off our favourite pairs. Whether you go straight for the comfortable flats or seek out the toecrushing stilettos, there is something waiting for you in stores this season. I am no exception to the ‘women love shoes’ stereotype; in fact, it is rare for me to go shopping (this includes stores like Kmart and BigW) without a trip to the shoe section, even if it is just to feast my eyes. For summer, I have my comfortable heels for long periods of time, my strappy sandals that match perfectly with my favourite dress, my expensive and iconic heels (for when I want to be noticed) and, of course, my thongs for every other occasion. My shoe collection is quite extensive but without these four favourites, I would be lost. Summer is a time when shoes are

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at their best so it is time to get that pedicure and bare your toes in this season’s hottest styles. When shopping for the comfortable heels this season, try to stay away from the bright colours and fancy styles. The best comfort shoe has a midsized heel and is of a neutral colour, so that you can wear it with any outfit. My rubber thongs are possibly my favourite pair of shoes because I can wear them anywhere. Get a pair that are comfortable and choose a colour that you won’t get sick of; there are so many colours and styles to choose from. If you are not a thongs kind of person, than you can’t go past a great pair of strappy sandals. Th is season’s sandals with thick bands and bright colours are very popular but make sure you get a pair that you will wear again. The strappy heels are back in this season and I have noticed that peeptoe heels sporting accessories, are also popular. Try a pair with chrome accessories or even silver studs to reel in the compliments!

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ecycling has become an important part of our society. National Recycling Week was established by Planet Ark 15 years ago and now has a permanent place on the calendar of Australia-wide events during November each year. However, there are some things that should never be recycled, nor should they end up on the rubbish dump. Top of the list of these non-recyclable products are medicines. Keeping old medicines can be a health risk and disposing of unwanted medicines inappropriately can also pose a risk to the environment. It seems obvious that if your medicine cabinet is chocfull with medicines, there’s a chance of confusion and misadventure – even more so if those medicines are not stored correctly. They must be out of sight,

out of mind and out of reach of kids and grandkids. The only safe method of disposal is to return your unwanted medicines to your local pharmacy. Medicine collection bins funded by the Commonwealth Government have been placed in every pharmacy in Australia. Once full, they are removed and the contents safely destroyed. It’s all part of the RUM (Return Unwanted Medicines) campaign. Th is November, why not give your medicine chest a bit of a spring clean. For more information about RUM or simply to get some advice on how to sort your medicines and manage them better, call in to your local Self Care Pharmacy. You can also phone the Pharmaceutical Society on 1300 369 772, or visit the Pharmaceutical Society website at www.psa.org.au for the nearest location.

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he health and welfare of our children is our number one priority as a parent. Recently, I came across some disturbing facts about Australia’s growing obesity epidemic. Earlier this month, Monash University called Australia the “fattest nation in the developing world.” Not only has obesity doubled in the past 20 years, but we now rank fourth in the world for type-2 diabetes sufferers. As a mum, these facts worry me and I am sure they do you! The best way to prevent this is by getting our children active and exercising more. The problem is getting them to enjoy exercise. Funnily enough, my sister is a personal trainer (now living in the UK) and when she would kick me out of bed three mornings a week to train in our backyard, the children would actually come out and train with us, they loved it as they found it fun laughing at mum with a bright red face.

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

If you want results, the best way I fi nd is to get active with them doing things they enjoy. By taking the lead and working up a sweat with your kids, you’ll start them on the right track to being healthy. Here are my tips to getting your kids (and yourself) active. Our daily lives are busy, but walking to school or to the bus stop as often as you can will make a difference. Designate an hour each day to playing outside with the children. Depending on their age, you can go bike riding, rollerblading or skateboarding around your neighbourhood. Consider signing up for a charity walk. Training as a family shows your children how they can help others while getting in shape. If you have a dog, evening walks with the kids would be the perfect time to get out of the house and stretch your legs. Have your kids join a sports team, club, or organisation that interests them. It’s a great

way to build teamwork skills as well as burning off all that extra energy. Go on a mini-field trip to a national park or reserve and do some exploration. Pack a picnic and a ball. Take them to the beach! Swimming, jogging, or playing soccer on the sand is an excellent way to get in some exercise without knowing it. If your kids are a bit older, try indoor rock climbing or trampolining. Fun and exercise is just what they need. Create your own obstacle course in the backyard and challenge them to a race. Try to beat old scores from previous weeks to keep up the competition. Grab some family friends and have a sports play-off. Meet up at home or at a park and enjoy the friendly competition. Exercising a little each day will work wonders for your child’s health. There’s never a better time to start than right now!

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With Venus in your 7th house, an important relationship is shifting into a more positive phase, as you begin to let go of old issues that once taunted you. The New Moon on the 14th indicates that a major transformation has taken place and your outlook on life has totally changed for the better. Mercury retrograde warns you to double check all travel arrangements as delays of all sorts are likely. The Full Moon on the 29th warns you to be careful of becoming involved in arguments over money.

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With Venus in your health zone, turn that stubborn streak into determination and you’ll be shedding kilos before you know it. With your confidence riding high, the New Moon on the 14th brings with it a fresh start in your romantic life. Mercury retrograde indicates that you and your partner will realise that you need to save a bit more money before you can splurge on the kind of things you want. The Full Moon on the 29th brings unexpected debts to light.

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MAY 22 TO JUNE 21

Finding a creative outlet will be crucial, whether it’s a project with the kids or a decorating spree. Venus in your 5th house indicates that your romantic life will also be heating up. The New Moon on the 14th is an ideal time to get involved with D.I.Y. jobs. Mercury retrograde warns you not to overload your schedule, you need to take it easy on yourself or you may wind up straining a muscle. The Full Moon on the 29th indicates a need to exercise some tolerance at home.

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JUNE 22 TO JULY 22

It’s time for a spring clean, whether it’s your home or garden, all those redundant items you’ve been keeping for a rainy day will now be thrown out. The New Moon on the 14th is the ideal time to spend time with your children or on fundraising activities. Mercury Retrograde warns you to be careful of losing or mislaying things. If you have valuable goods or jewellery then leave them at home and don’t run the risk of having them stolen. The Full Moon on the 29th indicates that you need to get ample rest.

LEO

JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23

With Venus in your 3rd house, it’s time to turn those bright ideas into action. A new car, mobile phone or computer might hit the agenda, but avoid signing any paperwork without double checking all the details. The New Moon on the 14th is the ideal time to catch up with family and friends. From the 15th onwards, Mercury Retrograde indicates your home may become something of a battlefield, if you aren’t careful of how you deal with unruly loved ones. There may be a need to call your local electrician.

VIRGO

AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23

Venus brings extra cash and funds your way so that you can treat yourself to something nice. The New Moon on the 14th starts a rather busy period where you will be racing around your neighbourhood at top speed. Mercury Retrograde though warns you to be careful of miscommunications and misunderstandings with others. You need to use patience when trying to organise others or you will only create muddles and confusion. The Full Moon on the 29th indicates a crazy few days at work.

LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

Venus is in your sign so your dynamic personality will come to the fore and your popularity will go into overdrive. An image overhaul may occur and it’s the ideal time to get together with a sporty friend. The New Moon on the 14th provides a positive turning point for your career and fi nances. However, as Mercury is retrograde you need to avoid allowing money to go to waste so be certain to put some aside for a rainy day. The Full Moon on the 29th indicates that travelling is likely to be difficult.

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Happy Birthday Scorpio! Jupiter in Gemini for the next 12 months should see a positive increase in your fiscal position. However, you need to avoid pushing yourself. Recent events may have left you with big decisions to make, so it’s important to take some time out. Mercury Retrograde is raising your stress levels so focusing on relaxation will be essential. The New Moon on the 14th is the ideal time to give up negative habits.

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NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

Your party zone is bursting at the seams, so stop being so serious and have some fun. The New Moon on the 14th is the ideal time to concentrate on pampering your body and feeding your spirit. A few hours of quiet contemplation will work wonders for you. Mercury Retrograde indicates that you are likely to be feeling out of balance, therefore you need to exercise some patience and take your time to step back and review your situation.

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

Your professional goals are going to take top priority and a female friend or colleague will be extremely helpful in pointing you in the right direction. Mercury Retrograde indicates that certain colleagues are going to be difficult, you’ll fi nd it easier to handle them if you remain serene and polite at all times. The New Moon on the 14th indicates that your advice will be greatly appreciated and that a close friend will benefit from your words of wisdom. Take care where your health is concerned.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

Th is is an excellent time to plan your summer holiday, especially if it means going somewhere exotic and unspoilt. The New Moon on the 14th indicates a certain flexibility entering your career structure and you will fi nd it very easy to impress the boss. From the 15th onwards, Mercury Retrograde warns you to be careful of foot in mouth disease, as you are likely to say the wrong thing at the wrong time. The Full Moon on the 29th indicates that you are likely to be feeling insecure.

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Your intuitive powers will be at their peak, if you have decisions about a relationship issue or a career matter, then let your instincts guide you. Romance will be on your mind and this is going to be a highly passionate month. The New Moon on the 14th brings a deepening of bonds with your children and partner. Mercury Retrograde indicates a need to be careful when driving or handling electrical equipment as silly accidents are likely to happen.

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verywhere you go in business today, people will tell you to have an online presence. Your website is one of the most powerful pre-qualifying portals for customers thinking about doing business with you. They can fi nd out about your existing customers, see your product range, learn about previous projects and even read or view customer testimonials. If you have a quality website, the assumption is made that you also have a quality business. I like this controlled environment and urge every business, big or small, to embrace it. The challenge, however, is to make sure your fantastic website is not just lost in the wilderness of the digital ether. You need to spend a great deal of effort on Search Engine Optimisation strategies to make sure you and your business are easily found in a basic key word search. I have some reservations about Facebook and Twitter as business applications. Unlike websites, they

are a much more uncontrolled environment. Just this week, a client had a terrible online experience. A disgruntled former employee had posted a critical blog. Th is led to a serious deterioration in sales and brand reputation. The business approached us for help after suffering bad publicity for more than 6 months. In 3 hours, we had investigated the site, identified the hosting and domain name owners, lodged complaints to various regulatory bodies and provided our client with enough ammunition to send a legal letter demanding that this site be closed, on the basis of the defamatory comments it contained. Like most bullies, the perpetrator backed down and the offending post was quickly removed. Building and protecting your online reputation requires vigilance and resourcing. If you do not have the time or money to fully engage, you may also become a victim of some faceless, nameless idiot who does not have any concern for your business or your livelihood.

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hen you are applying for a business loan for equipment or premises, a fi nancial institution will often ask for security. Security gives the lender some protection in case you are unable to repay the loan. Real estate is the most common type of security taken, but business assets and cash (term deposits) are also used. Lenders won’t automatically provide you with a loan just because security is available. They need to be convinced that you can repay the loan, too. Secured loans are easier to obtain than unsecured loans and are generally charged a lower interest rate. That’s because lenders are required by their regulators to allocate a portion of their capital (their equity) for each loan made. Generally they are required to allocate less capital for secured loans than for unsecured loans, and less where residential property is the security compared to

commercial property. Lenders have a Loan to Valuation Ratio (LVR) to which they generally can lend and still classify the loan as secured. Th is maximum LVR (expressed as a percentage of the market value of the property) varies between different types of properties and between lenders. If the LVR for residential properties is above 80 per cent (sometimes less for units, inner city apartments, and luxury properties) and above 70 per cent for commercial properties, the lender may be reluctant to lend or require a higher interest rate in return. Lenders use LVRs rather than the purchase price as the secured amount, because the purchase price may not be what the lender could sell it for. Before applying for a business loan, think about what security you have or can acquire. Your fi nancial institution can help you to look at various options. Remember: loan security is about protecting you and your lender.

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hile not possessed of the same jaw-dropping lustre and engaging story as its predecessor, ‘Spiderman 2’ is still a very worthy addition to the canon. Director Sam Raimi is, again, at the helm and proves that he is so much more than a director of schlocky horror. This time around, Peter Parker (Toby Maguire) is beset with troubles in his personal life while at the same time doing battle with the brilliant scientist Dr Otto Octavious (Alfred Molina) and his flailingly menacing alter ego, Doctor Octopus. Rami manages to get some real chemistry from Maguire and on screen love interest Mary Jane Watson (Kirsten Dunst) while offering up a script that is rich in character and plot development – something that, until this Spiderman franchise, was largely unheard of within the superhero genre. Alfred Molina gives a hammy yet menacing performance as Doctor Octopus while JK Simmons (‘Juno’) almost steals the show as hard-boiled newspaper editor J. Jonah Jameson. Stan Lee would be proud.

ith the silly season almost upon us, it’s about time to brace ourselves for the mountain of cheese that is about to hit in the form of Christmas albums and aging rockers trying to reinvent themselves as crooners by butchering old standards. Thankfully, like She and Him’s (M Ward and Zooey Deschanel) ‘A Very She And Him Christmas’ last year, this eclectic compilation of Christmas spirit could be the perfect antidote. When I say eclectic I mean eclectic - the album opens with the poppier-thanpop fun doing their thing on ‘Sleigh Ride’ and closes with Andrew Bird’s stirring rendition of ‘Auld Lang Syne’. Sandwiched in between for good measure, Sir Paul McCartney teams up with Diana Krall on ‘The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)’, The Shins bring a 80s sensibility to ‘It’s Christmas time’, while the likes of Calexico, Holly Golightly, and Fruit Bats all get their Yuletide on. Perhaps the finest moment is Rufus Wainwright and Sharon Van Etten’s beautiful version of ‘Baby It’s Cold Outside’.

f you think the antics of Peter Griffin and his whacky brood on the ‘Family Guy’ are your be-all-andend-all of guffaws, then you’re instantly going to love this feature debut from ‘Family Guy’ creator Seth MacFarlane. If, on the other hand, you like your comedy a little more high brow, you’ll probably going to want to avoid ‘Ted’ like the plague. As the result of a childhood Christmas wish, unpopular kid John Bennett (Mark Whalberg) brings his stuffed teddy bear to life – bringing, naturally, much media attention. The media circus

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ith their debut record ‘Sea Of Bright Lights’ out and about and kicking along quite nicely thank you very much, Adelaide indie rock four-piece, City Riots, will be heading to Newcastle this week as part of an 11-date national tour. Anyone familiar with City Riots’ previous efforts may be a tad surprised by the long player. Much of their rockier stuff (check out the killer first single, ‘Signs’, for an example) has fallen by the wayside somewhat in favour of a much more psychedelic (think breezy 70s West Coast, not My Bloody Valentine) synth-laden affair with lashings of reverb soaked guitar. That’s not to say that these guys don’t know how to rock out, it’s just that they’ve added a few more feathers to their collective cap.

For the uninitiated, City Riots unleashed their debut EP ‘Matchsticks’ last year and have been on the up ever since. Under the ears of Paul ‘Woody’ Annison (Children Collide, Hunting Grounds), the band delivered a fivetrack EP that perfectly encapsulates the potential City Riots have always shown, creatively crossing paths between indie and pop and laced with nostalgia. ‘Wait For You’ is the first single lifted from the bands’ debut album, ‘Sea of Bright Lights’. This track poses a new sound, delving into dreamy, reverb-drenched textures that they have hinted towards previously whilst still maintaining enough jangly guitar elements that they had established earlier as a band. City Riots will be bringing the light to the Terrace Bar on Thursday, November 22.

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bunkered up in a valley at the foot of the Grampians, and again in the bush outside Daylesford, to forge songs out of jam sessions that went long into the night. The band enlisted the services of LA producer Dave Schiffman (Nine Inch Nails, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dandy Warhols, Mars Volta) for the sessions... and the results are astounding. It’s big, it’s boisterous, it’s booming. It’s Redcoats. Catch Redcoats when they play at the Great Northern Hotel on Thursday, November 29.

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ith their self-titled debut long player available, Melbourne heavy-hitters, Redcoats, will be swinging by the Great Northern as part of their national ‘Who’s Rollin’ tour. To give you in idea about Redcoats, think boisterous seventies-esque rock and roll complete with booming riffs, thundering drums and a frontman, Emilio Mercuri, with stage presence and vocal chops to burn. When it came to plotting the course of the album, the band decided isolation was the best option. They

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hen Californian fivepiece Lagwagon released their blisteringly noteperfect slice of pop-punk, ‘Duh’ in 1992, no-one in the band had any idea what they were about to unleash on the world. Lagwagon opened up a Pandora’s box of punk laced tunes with a whip-smart pop sensibility on the iconic Fat Wreck Chords label (they were the first band signed to the stable) that ushered in the likes of Good Riddance, Face To Face, No Use For A Name, Propagandhi, Strung Out and Snuff. Ahead of their impending Newcastle show, frontman Joey Cape told TE he still has to pinch himself when thinking about Lagwagon’s 20-plus year career. “I don’t think anyone had any clue about what was going to happen,” he explained. “In this business, I think people really need to decide early on if they’re going to have a real calculated go at making a living out of music so, in that way I’m always kinda surprised that Lagwagon has lasted for so long because we never had any real plan like that. Whenever we go out on tour, even

now, I always have this feeling that this is the one that is going to be a total flopper, but, thankfully, that hasn’t happened, yet.”

Lagwagon released perhaps their best album, ‘Trashed’ in 1994 - right on the cusp of the major label punk explosion that made stars out of the likes of Green Day, The Offspring and Rancid. While Cape said the major label interest in the poppier side of punk never came as a surprise - it was something that never really entered into the Lagwagon thought-process, turning down several major label offers in favour of Fat Wreck Chords. “I always felt very strongly that pop isn’t really defined by any one genre but rather by a strong sense of melody - it can be rock, it can be hip-hop, it can be punk rock, it can be anything,” he said. “So, when that whole punk explosion happened, I wasn’t really that shocked but we basically sat back and said, ‘Well, that’s just splendid and it’s got absolutely nothing to do with us’. “I had friends in that 90s indie-rock Weezer-type scene, who were on major labels and I was always hearing these horror stories about dealing with these labels and it wasn’t really something I

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wanted to have to deal with.” Since their incendiary debut, Lagwagon has, in various forms, released six studio albums and recently took a walk down memory lane, releasing expanded editions of their first five albums - ‘Duh’, ‘Trashed’, ‘Hoss’, ‘Double Pladinum’ and ‘Let’s Talk About Feelings’. Cape said revisiting these albums has provided a spark that has launched a new phase for the band. “That was a really cool experience - it really invigorated the band and really re-inspired us,” he said. “We’re much tighter and the chemistry between us is awesome - we’re probably playing better than we’ve ever played. “In fact, the plan is, sometime in late December or early January, we’re going to get together in a room, in a completely non-sexual way, and see what we can come up with. “It’s a really exciting time.” Catch Lagwagon at the Cambridge Hotel on Friday, November 30.

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hen it comes the art of the farce and absurdist theatre, few have done it better than French playwright of the Belle Epoch, Georges Feydeau. The writer of more than 60 plays, some of his most famous works include ‘Une puce a l’oreille’ (‘A Flea In Her Ear’), ‘Hortense a dir: “Je m’en fous!” (Hortense Says, “I Don’t Give a Damn!”’ and ‘Le Dindon’ (Sauce For the Goose) and now, the Newcastle Theatre Company will allow Novocastrians to experience Feydeau’s riotous romp, ‘An Absolute Turkey’. An attractive young woman is followed home by a strange man who throws himself at her. Her husband appears and she discovers they know each other. The woman tells the man that if her husband was unfaithful, only then would she take another lover and only for the sake of revenge. Enter a third man and another woman and you have the makings of a series

of deceptions designed to bring the various characters together in the most embarrassing situations involving lies, evasions, and frantic, farcical French moments. Georges Feydeau is widely recognised as the granddaddy of farce. His subject is sexual attraction or lusts and the insanities they produce. Placed in a surreal setting and clothed in a manner that suggests a 1920s avant garde film, the mask of propriety and good order is removed for all to see and to enjoy the hypocrisy and mayhem of human behaviour. Directed by John McFadden and produced by Newcastle Theatre Company, ‘An Absolute Turkey’ will be on Wednesday November 21, Friday, November 23, Saturday, November 24, Wednesday, November 28, Friday, November 30 and Saturday, December 1. There’s a matinee on Saturday, November 24 at 2pm. For more information and tickets, phone 4952 4958.

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here’s no denying that Mark Lizotte, aka Diesel, has got the blues. His latest tour, which will see him lob by his brother’s joint, Lizotte’s, for two shows this week, will run the gamut of Diesel favourites (of which there are many), a slew of eclectic covers from his last studio effort and a few choice numbers from Delta blues maestro, Muddy Waters. Although, when TE caught up with Diesel, we found him to be in quite a joyful mood and it has something to do with the weather. “It’s really good actually – I just went downstairs to light the gas fire this morning for my daughter, which is quite an unusual thing to be doing in November,” he said. “I do feel kinda guilty though for all those people who love summer with this current weather. I grew up in Arizona, which is a really dry heat, so I don’t deal well with humidity at all.” That statement seems at odds with the fact that Diesel has been heating up stages and CD players of the Aussie record-buying public for more than 20 years now and he shows no signs of slowing down. For these shows, though, Diesel said there was an equal focus on the music of Muddy Waters and, when the conversation turned to the great bluesman, a palpable excitement

entered his voice, just like any good blues purist. “Muddy Waters was the first artist I really got into – I guess without really knowing it because my Dad would be always playing his records. Songs like ‘Baby Please Don’t Go’ and ‘Hoochie Koochie Man’ are just so powerful. You can hear Muddy’s influence in so many artists that came after him – just look at early Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin.” While still firmly rooted in the present, with a new album of original material in the works as we speak, Diesel has been going through a bit of a revisionist phase as evidenced on his last album, ‘Under The Influence’. Diesel said the eclectic set that features bold renditions of such tracks as Link Wray’s ‘Rumble’, Albert King’s ‘Crosscut Saw’, The Sonics’ ‘Have Love Will Travel’ and Neil Young’s ‘Cinnamon Girl’, was a chronicling of his major guitar influences. “When the idea was put to me, I was sitting with [Mushroom Records head honcho] Michael Gudinski and he has always had a knack for saying very nice things, especially about my guitar playing, while putting a hot poker up my arse. He said, ‘You really need to do a record that’s about your guitar influences’. “So, I basically approached it like that gameshow ‘Supermarket Sweep’ where contestants grab as many items off a shelf in a certain amount of time – that’s basically how I chose the songs I did – I kinda just loaded up the pistol and shot.”

On ‘Under The Influence’, Diesel did the almost unthinkable by not only covering but almost completely reinventing two Jimi Hendrix classics, ‘Spanish Castle Magic’ and ‘The Wind Cries Mary’ and, while he may’ve upset many Hendrix aficionados by not offering note-perfect renditions, the results are astounding. “I really wanted to focus on the atmosphere and textures of those songs – it’s not about doing it verbatim. “I chose to put horns on those songs, which may’ve freaked some people out, but the way I look at it, before his death, Hendrix was listening to a lot of Stevie Wonder and Sly And The Family Stone, so I think it was inevitable, had he lived, that his music would’ve changed

dramatically and I guess I wanted to get that across.” For now, though, Diesel said he was looking forward to returning to his brother, Brian’s, venue – so much so, that he’ll be back for two more shows at the end of December. “I don’t want to sound biased, but it’s probably the best venue in Australia – I just love playing there and Brian’s food isn’t too bad, either,” he said. “I’ll be back there around Christmas time because it’s just really great to be able to do what you do in the bosom of your family – I mean, it’s called the silly season for a reason.” Catch Mark Lizotte when he plays at Lizotte’s Lambton on Thursday, November 22 and Friday, November 23.

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he Dennis Boys Band are one of the best things happening in contemporary Australian country music – an important breath of fresh, authentic, country air. These guys are the real thing. The band, comprising three brothers, a sister and a close family friend, have been making music together in one form or another for something like 20 years. In 2006, after years of each of them doing other gigs, they joined forces and seriously got their act together – doing a lot of shows, writing a bunch of songs and using the head start that sibling understanding gives them to turn the band into a formidable live outfit. The beauty of the Dennis Boys sound is their originality and their irreverence. The band take classic sounds and put them in a modern context. It makes no sense in the modern era, no matter how red your neck, to pretend that punk and reggae (for example) didn’t happen, and

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n an era where youthful female singer-songwriters tend to either travel the Britney Spears manufactured pop path or the laid-back road of Norah Jones, Novocastrian artist, Kim, is a refreshing change of pace. An energetic performer whose music defies categorisation, Kim has progressively built a crowd-pleasing reputation since branching out from her Toowoomba base in 2002. Kim has always maintained a rare honesty in her vocal delivery and musicianship, whether it’s performing her own catalogue of well-crafted material or re-interpreting the tunes of some of the world’s most respected songwriters. Kim’s unique take of Bob Dylan’s All Along The Watchtower, often used to close the show at her live concerts, is indicative of a performer capable of shattering all musical boundaries. Catch Kim at the Racecourse Hotel on Saturday, November 24.

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here’s no denying that there is a lot of love for rockabilly in our fair city. When it comes to Newcastle’s finest exports of the genre, three-piece The Rattlesnakes are pretty much at the top of the tree. The lads will be returning to one of their favourite Newcastle haunts, the Wicko, this weekend, to give punters another hearty serving of Rattlesnakes classics (‘Johnny Suede’, ‘Rockabilly Roadhouse’ and ‘Snake Eyes’ to name a few) as well as some choice cuts from their soon-to-be-released followup LP, ‘Moonlight Motel’. “We can’t wait for the show at the Wicko – it’s always such a great night there,” drummer Trev ‘The Crusher’ Cameron told TE. For those not in the know, The Rattlesnakes - ‘Rockin’’ Robbie Urquhart on guitar and vocals, Luke Jamieson on double bass and Cameron on drums, have been described as “rockabilly with venom”, not least for their infectious and energetic take on this genre that was born from the likes of Carl Perkins, Chuck Berry and Elvis Presley. Favourites at such festivals as Wintersun, The Kurri Nostalgia Festival, Chromefest and Revheads and Rockers, The Rattlesnakes really hit their stride when they released their

debut long player in 2010 – the tubthumping, ‘High Noon in Helltown’. Although Cameron said fans and newcomers alike will get quite the surprise when ‘Moonlight Motel’ drops sometime in the new year. “We’re really excited about the record and we’re pretty much in the middle of mixing it now,” he said. “People can expects a similar mix of highly danceable rock and roll, but we’ll also be exploring our darker side with a few alt.country/blues tunes. There’s also something like six or seven old school 1950s rockabilly standards on there – we just can’t wait for people to hear it.” To get a sneak preview of ‘Moonlight Motel’, get along to the Wickham Park Hotel on Saturday, November 24.

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t would seem like a pretty Herculean task to whittle down a proposed 40song double album down to an EP, but that’s exactly what Melbourne octet Eagle and The Worm have done and Newcastle punters will get to hear the fruits of this task, ‘Strangelove’, when they swing by The Junkyard in Maitland next month. “It was a pretty mammoth creative

process,” frontman, Jarrad Brown, told TE. “Initially, the idea was to write a lot of songs to come up with a double album. “About halfway through that process, we decided to shelve that idea and I wrote five new songs from scratch.” Brown said that while the band’s first album, ‘Good Times’ – a refreshingly original set that touched on such disparate genres as reggae, indie pop, and 60s-esque rock and roll – was largely a solo affair – the follow-up represents more of a collaborative phase

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even a splash of Floydian freak out to create a gloriously refreshing whole. While Brown said there was a similar vibe and a steadfast resilience not to be pigeonholed into any one easily identifiable genre on the new EP, there was a much more cohesive sound on ‘Strangelove’. “The one mains thing about the EP is that it was more about songs and arrangements and I think we had a lot of success as a band in the studio,” he said. “For me, ‘Strangelove’ represents a definite going forward for the band.” Catch Eagle and the Worm when they play at the Grand Junction Hotel on Saturday, December 1.

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that pitch in here an there. Clayton prefers to refer to Holly Who as “the family� rather than a band - and not in a creepy Charles Manson way, either. “First of all, I’m not Holly Who - I definitely wanted my name in there somewhere but it’s not just me,� she said. “I call it the Family. There’s me, my sister Jessica Clayton on vocals, Adam Miller (Holly’s husband) on guitar and bass - he plays literally an instrument that is both. It’s called a 7-string guitar, it’s crazy in itself, and Luke O’Dea (Jessica’s husband) on keys and vocals. We also have a bunch of floating drummers and guitarists that come in and out when they can.� While Clayton said the Family were enjoying their current purple patch on Unearthed and ever-increasing crowd numbers at shows, all feet remained firmly on the ground. “We’ve got no kind of false hope about what this is,� she said. “I don’t want to be a pop star or famous - I just want to make great music that people really get into.� Catch Holly Who when they play at Your Festival at the Cambridge Hotel on Friday, November 23.

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breakfast bar and stainless appliances, a bedroom with built in robes and an internal laundry. The apartment also comes with allocated parking, and there is also a 3.1-

metre x 3-metre entertainment deck. For more information, phone listing agent Troy Duncan at First National Real Estate Lake Macquarie on 4950 8555. Inspect: By appointment.

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View By appointment Agent Andrew McGrath 0428 406 442

• Located in a quiet cul de sac • Set on a big block over 1000m2 •Ensuite & walk-in to main • Polished floors to living areas • Ultra modern kitchen, bathroom & ensuite

• Dining opens to covered rear entertaining areas • Rumpus/playroom for the kids • Detached double garage • Plenty of yard • Walk to shops, schools & lake

Price $515,000 R H Blacksmiths 4971 5071

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View By appointment Agent Andrew McGrath 0428 406 442

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

Price $788,000 3 2+ 1+ R H Blacksmiths Caves Beach 4971 5071 Watch the whales go by!

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• Located across from the ocean • Excellent views up the coastline • Ultra modern tri level townhouse

• Open plan living • Ocean facing deck • Modern galley style kitchen with ample bench space

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• First floor studio - Unit 20 • Solid brick and concrete • Modern kitchene e and bathroom • Excellent return • Excellent rental at • Shared laundry and $200 per week designated car space

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four bedrooms have built-in wardrobes and there is a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite in the master bedroom. The property has a jetty, triple garage, carport and covered outdoor entertainment area. For more information, phone Lawson Property Sales and Management on 4973 3111 or listing agent Kerrie Wright on 0423 558 509. Inspect: By appointment.

t least once a week I am approached by someone who thinks that they would like to get into real estate one day. The next question is usually, How do I get into it? What’s involved? And how long does it take? As one of the teachers of the Real Estate Course at Maitland TAFE, I often outline what is involved in obtaining your qualifications and the courses of study available. The Real Estate Industry in NSW is currently regulated by the NSW Office of Fair Trading (OFT). They oversee the Licensing and Registration of individuals. In order to work in the Property Industry in NSW, you need to obtain a Certificate of Registration. To operate your own business, you need to complete the Real Estate License course. Two courses are available. The fi rst is the Certificate of Registration course – this qualification will enable you to apply for your Certificate of Registration from the OFT and enable you to commence work in the Real Estate Industry. There are a variety of training organisations offering this course. One of the most convenient methods is the online course available through Maitland TAFE at a cost of $520. There are four modules to this course.

The other course that is available is the Real Estate License course. TAFE offers this as the Certificate IV in Property Services. The course can be completed in one year and successful completion enables you to apply to the OFT for your Real Estate License. Th is course is available at Maitland TAFE full time or part time. Th is is a more comprehensive program of study than the Certificate of Registration. It involves physical inspections of properties for the purposes of listing and carrying out condition reports and periodic inspections tours of the local areas architecture, construction techniques and methods as well as a variety of other matters. Students are provided with a real hands-on view of the real estate industry. Many of the students that have undertaken the course did so for interest sake only, but found themselves well and truly bitten by the real estate bug and are now gainfully employed in property management or sales, and enjoy it. For regular readers of this column, if you have a real estate question you would like answered or if you have a query about the TAFE courses available to you, email andrew.mcgrath@rh. com.au.

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ACADEMY MATTERS

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by Ken Clifford, CEO

“I won’t be surprised to see...some changes” It was a pretty disappointing day at the office for Newcastle on Sunday with the team never really managing to get out of second gear. What do you think the problem was? It was a bit of a strange one. Basically, I think we lacked enthusiasm amongst ourselves and as a team. We didn’t pass the ball well and we didn’t move with the ball well enough when we did have the ball. It was a very disappointing result. Gary Van Egmond said after the game that there will be changes because some players aren’t buying into the way he wants to play. What do you make of that? At the end of the day, Gary is the coach and he pulls all the strings. But he’s obviously not happy – no one is happy: the coaching staff, the players, no one. Even though were sitting third on the table we’re not really on the right path as yet so I won’t be surprised to see Gary make some changes throughout the week. You’ve got two tough away trips coming up against Melbourne

Heart and Brisbane Roar. The team really needs to put this one behind them. I imagine you can expect a pretty tough week on the training track? Defi nitely. You can’t go to Melbourne expecting to get a result easily. They are a really strong team and really hard to break down and it will be extra hard to get the points in front of their home crowd. We’ll defi nitely have to bounce back considerably from the result on the weekend. A nasty facial injury for keeper Mark Birighitti means he’ll be out for six weeks or more. With Ben Kennedy also sidelined, the team will be playing in front of a new keeper next week. How hard is that for a defender? Yeah, everyone feels really bad for Mark – he has had such a good season so far and he’s a real talent. In saying that, though, Nashy [Matthew Nash] has been here before and all of the boys really respect him. He’s a really good keeper despite not playing that many A-League games.

The Jets went down 3-0 to the Phoenix

I think he’ll be fi ne. Finally, do you think that the performance against the Phoenix might be the wake-up call you needed to get refocused on your championship aspirations? I really hope so. After such a disappointing loss to Wellington, it’s really important for us to pull together as a team and work much harder in training in the coming weeks if we want to keep our fi nals chances alive.

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ow does a coach go about building a successful team? He/she needs to work with key people in the group and in doing so: • Design and align on a clear purpose for the group – an unmistakable expression of that which people jointly wish to become. Note: the shorter and more concise, the clearer the purpose. Th ink newspaper headline. For example: bold, adventurous playmakers leaving no opportunity wasted. Example: inspired, passionate, courageous, dignified and honest. • It is also vital that the group is managed from the stated purpose and principals. Th is is not easy; in this realm it is not for the coach to have to know how, but rather to discover along with the possibility of that which has been created. Building great teams is not an exact science. The coach cannot get the secrets from a book or from a ‘how to’ list. It takes enormous courage, trust and integrity to guide and support a group in pursuit of its purpose. The coach should discover research, listen and talk to as many team builders as he/she can, he/she should never give himself/herself permission to make mistakes, know to take care of the athletes’ spirits and never sell out on what is possible. Once he/she gets the group to understand this, then energy, excitement and enthusiasm will explode out of them; they will know what to do and the coach will not be able to stop them.

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Birighitti stretchered off during the Jets’ clash with Wellington STEPHEN BISSET

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he Newcastle Jets were left shell-shocked on Sunday when they went down 3-0 to Wellington Phoenix at Hunter Stadium. To make matters worse, inform goalkeeper, Mark Birighitti, was rushed to hospital with a compressed fracture of the cheekbone after copping a knee to the face mid-way through the second half. Th ings got off to a pretty scrappy start with neither team showing their true colours inside the fi rst 30 minutes. The Phoenix made their intentions felt 10 minutes before half-time via a near-miss header from Wellington midfielder, Alex Smith. Newcastle looked like they might go ahead in the 40th minute after a Jobe Wheelhouse corner created a defensive panic inside the box. The ball found its way to Emile Heskey, but his shot was denied. Hopes of heading into half-time on terms were dashed when the Phoenix went ahead in the 44th minute. Rubbing salt into the wound, it was Jeremy Brockie, who joined Wellington from the Jets

during the pre-season, who gave Wellington the lead thanks to a well-weighted cross from Paul Ifi l. The Jets nearly found themselves back on level ground at the start of the second half after a well-timed fl ick-on header from defender, Josh Mitchell, put Heskey through into space, yet the former England international couldn’t fi nd enough power behind his header to get past Wellington keeper, Mark Paston. Th ings went from bad to worse for the Jets when Birighitti made a brave one-on-one save to deny Brockie, with the Wellington strikers knee colliding with the keeper’s face. Birighitti had to be stretchered off and was replaced by back-up keeper, Matthew Nash. Adding insult to injury, Brockie got his name on the scoresheet again in the 81st minute thanks to a looping header. The hapless Jets were on the receiving end again, three minutes before full time, when Mitchell brought down Benjamin Totori inside the penalty box. Ifi ll stepped up to take the penalty and sent Nash the wrong way to make it a convincing 3-0 win for Wellington. Newcastle will now travel to Melbourne to face the Heart on Saturday.

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Ultimate goal in sight Rising hockey star comes closer to achieving her Olympic dream AMELIA PARROTT

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eralba-based hockey star, Mariah Williams, has taken major steps towards her ultimate goal of representing Australia at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janiero after this month being selected in the Australian Youth Olympic Games squad, the Australian Under-21s International Super Series Hockey 9’s team and receiving a scholarship from the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS). The 17-year-old received the news on the same day she was awarded a $2,000 grant from the Greater Building Society and the Hunter Academy of Sport. Miss Williams said the news was overwhelming. “All [the news] came out on the same day so it still hasn’t really hit me yet,” she said. Miss Williams has been playing hockey since that age of three but said despite her experience, there was still pressure to perform at the top level. “My AIS scholarship starts on February 20,” she explained. “We train all through the year and then next year...I’ll continue on if I’m good enough and perform well.” Hunter Academy of Sport CEO, Ken Clifford, said the scholarships and selection

Lake Macquarie-based hockey player, Mariah Williams

in national teams were a huge achievement for the academy graduate and would help her on her path to Rio 2016. “It is outstanding for a kid of her age to be

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