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wo-thirds of university students have an income that places them below the poverty line and a third regularly miss class in order to make ends meet. These are some of the startling

claims made in Universities Australia’s report into the financial situations of domestic and international students at Australian universities published this month. Even more worrying is the claim that 18.2 per cent of full-time domestic students regularly go without food or other necessities because they simply can’t afford it. The Post spoke to a number of

domestic undergraduate students and graduands about the findings of the Universities Australia report. All told similar stories, often missing class because of work commitments and perhaps more startlingly, using credit cards to make ends meet. Lucy Graham, a third-year Bachelor of Arts student at the University of Newcastle, lives at

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ni students have always been poor. That’s certainly the pop culture stereotype we’re presented with in movies and on TV. It’s just the norm, right? It doesn’t have to be. A recent study of 12,000 fulltime undergrad and postgrad uni students in this country showed that two-thirds of them are living below the poverty line. The Universities Australia study revealed that just over a fifth of respondents had an annual income of less than $10,000, and a further 40.3 per cent, so around half, earned between $10,000 and $19,000. Weekly? That’s roughly $192-$365. When you look at the cost of living, especially in the major cities, of course this doesn’t add up. With rent, bills (phone, internet, utilities, groceries, medical), transport costs, and the cost of uni materials to pay, it’s no wonder people in the industry are calling it a crisis. I was lucky enough to be able to live at home while I went to uni. My uni was only a few minutes from my parents’ place in Sydney, and they were happy to have me there.

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Relief for this student as his days of living under the poverty line are over

While this arrangement sometimes curtailed the undergrad uni experience, it meant I could live a nice existence, do casual work and start my post-uni working life relatively debt-free. But, not everyone has this option. So, what’s the answer to getting our uni students, the future leaders of business, industry and the arts, out from below the poverty line? Is it: A) Increasing youth allowance payments B) Lowering the age of independence to qualify for Government support @newcastlepost Newcastle Post

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C) Ensuring affordable housing is accessible to uni students D) All of the above. Hint: D. *** It was pleasing to hear last week that the NSW Government has dedicated new funding to allow a doctor and paramedic on all Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service flights in the Hunter. We all know of people who have had to use this wonderful service, and it’s fantastic to know that it is now even better equipped to continue its important work. The measures also bring the service in line with State standards. Read more in our story on page 5. *** As we went to print on Monday evening, Kensington Palace confirmed that Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge had gone into labour. Leaving to one side the fact that I am finding this news very exciting, it leaves just one major announcement to come – the election date. Kevin, over to you. Laura Jayes’ column won’t be appearing in this week’s paper. We apologise to regular readers.

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he Hunter Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service will soon have a doctor and paramedic on onboard thanks to a long-awaited funding boost announced by NSW Health Minister, Jillian Skinner, last week. $4.8 million was announced for the provision of doctors on helicopter missions in the Hunter, with a further $2 million to go towards the New England and North West service, providing aero-medical protection to much of northern NSW. Prior to the announcement, the service was forced to rely upon ambulance paramedics, which could cause delays. The change is part of a raft of reforms announced by the NSW Government that will also see medical and paramedical crew on call 24/7 at the Newcastle Helicopter Base from January 2014 and a dedicated emergency retrieval ambulance available to support rapid road retrievals. Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service general manager, Richard Jones, was doubtful the new system would be up and running by January but said the announcement was nonetheless great for the community. “We’ve been pushing for four or five years for this and we always said we’d take whoever they could send us, but to get the rolled-gold standard of a doctor and a paramedic is great news for us and for the community,” he said. “Having a doctor and

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paramedic means we’ll be able to undertake all sorts of missions and there will be fewer time delays, which is better for patients.” Newcastle MP Tim Owen also welcomed the announcement last Wednesday.

“This really is a momentous day – we’ve fought hard for a number of years to have a medical helicopter retrieval service that meets the needs of our community and today, we see it being delivered.”

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ow wages and tight government regulation continue to plague the child care industry according to Shadow Minister for Childcare and Early Childhood, Sussan Ley, who visited Lake Macquarie on Friday to tour child care centres and meet with members of

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Lachlan Cotterill, moved to Sydney from Newcastle to study Bachelor of Arts/Diploma of Education at Macquarie University “My living situation is by no means impoverished. Having said this, if I was to lose any aspect of my income I would quickly descend below the poverty line. I frequently miss lectures because of work conflicts and/or fatigue from shift work. My main stress now is working irregular hours, frequently alternating early mornings with late nights.”

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Lucy Graham, Bachelor of Arts student at the University of Newcastle “I lived out of home for five years but when my mum got sick, I took the opportunity to move back home. [My parents are] struggling as well. I pay their Foxtel bill, I pay most of the internet, buy them groceries week to week as well as my own stuff so for me, even though there are some weeks where I am earning a fair bit, between what they need to pay and what I need to pay, there’s often not much left over. I literally live from week to week.”

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esidents of Dawson and Tighes Streets, Waratah are up in arms over a development application submitted to Newcastle Council that could see a 30-bedroom boarding house erected on narrow Dawson Street. A group of residents told the Post that the street’s close proximity to Callaghan College, St Philips Christian College and Waratah Public School meant that it was often congested in the morning and afternoon and maintained that building a boarding house with provisions for only six car spaces – one reserved for an onsite manager, the other for disabled use – would only make matters worse. “There are quite a number of traffic generators in the immediate area,” said Dawson Street resident, Adam Webb. “Dawson Street is very narrow and to suggest that a 30-bedroom development will result in six new vehicles is questionable at best.” Mr Webb also said the proximity of the affordable housing development to licensed venues in the area was of concern. Tighes Street resident Belinda van Zyl said it appeared as though the developer had ticked the boxes for the bare minimum requirements, with no regard for residents. Submissions on the application close on Thursday, July 25 at 5pm. @amelia_parrott

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ake Macquarie Local Area Command has a new commander at the helm, and he wants to get back to basics. Superintendent Brett Greentree, who replaces Superintendent Craig Rae, is experienced in serving in the police force in regional areas of the State, including a recent stint as crime manager in the Central Hunter Local Area Command, and says he will implement a straightforward approach to crime in Lake Macquarie. “I want to get back to basics – crime prevention, crime detection and crime investigation,” he told the Post. “That’s our key role and I really want to push that with the command.” Superintendent Greentree said engaging with the community was also a key focus point. “I think we need to bring the community along with us because we need the community to tell us what’s happening. “Without the community we have no police force, so I want to strengthen the existing bonds between the community and the police force.” Superintendent Greentree said break and enters and theft from motor vehicles were common crimes in the Lake Macquarie area that could be reduced through greater community involvement. He also acknowledged the positive attitude of officers in the command.

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uring a bus tour of revitalised town centres across Sydney earlier this year, the Councillors and I experienced firsthand just how vital town centres are to the economic and social fabric of our city. Town centres are in fact the heart of our communities, offering a base for businesses to thrive and residents to live and enjoy. Over the coming months, Council wants to hear from the community and businesses on ways to revitalise and improve the town centres of Toronto and Warners Bay, building on the heart of what is already there and working to create vibrant places for the future. Council is undertaking a town centre strategy to establish a sound foundation for the future development of Warners Bay to meet the needs of those who live in, work in and enjoy the area. Similarly, the Draft Streetscape Master Plan for Toronto will be a ‘road map’ for landscaping and beautification of the Toronto town

centre area and identify works such as tree planting, bike racks, public art, paving, lighting, seating and drinking fountains. I understand that there is community concern about building heights in Warners Bay and the current iconic streetscape in Toronto. Council’s plans will ensure that both town centres are best placed to respond to the challenges faced while becoming exciting, successful and vibrant places that support the needs of a healthy and growing business and residential community. Council recognises the important role that Warners Bay and Toronto play in the city and welcomes community feedback on the Plans. We want to know what you like and don’t like about the Plan for Toronto and what you value about the Warners Bay town centre or what may be missing. To have your say on these important town centre plans, visit www.lakemac.com.au and help us plan for future growth and prosperity in Lake Macquarie.

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he Hunter Valley Research Foundation (HVRF) has named Newcastle Innovation CEO Dr Brent Jenkins as the new Chief Executive of the Foundation, replacing the retiring Dr Wej Paradice AM. Dr Jenkins, who has resigned from his role as CEO of Newcastle Innovation, the University of Newcastle’s non-profit research commercialisation arm, will take up the key HVRF position in November. Chairman of the HVRF, Professor Eileen Doyle, congratulated Dr Jenkins on his appointment. “We are delighted to have found an outstanding successor for the HVRF’s longserving CEO, Dr Wej Paradice,” she said. “Dr Jenkins is well qualified for the role, with relevant experience in a non-profit research organisation and has an intimate understanding of the Hunter Region.” Dr Jenkins said he is keen to work with the HVRF Board and staff to implement new directions and priorities for the organisation. “It will be my role as CEO to ensure that the Foundation, based on avenues to create more value for its partners and the Hunter Region, demonstrates leadership as regional economic, social and environmental challenges arise,” he said. “By being a trusted source of knowledge and advice, and acting in true partnership with other regional leaders, the Foundation can support real change that will sustain the Region into the future.” Dr Jenkins holds a first class honours degree from the University of Newcastle and a PhD from the University of Oxford, both in the field of material science. He has a Master’s of Business Administration from INSEAD, France. In addition to his academic qualifications, he has extensive and broadbased business experience including seven years as CEO of Newcastle Innovation. Dr Jenkins was born and raised in Newcastle and is active within many local networks including HunterNet, Hunter Manufacturing Awards, Hunter Founders Forum and the Hunter Innovation Festival.

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man has been charged after two police officers were injured responding to reports of a break and enter at Cardiff South over the weekend. At about 2:30am Sunday, July 21, two males allegedly ran from the scene on Gertrude Street into a parked Holden Commodore. The officers attempted to arrest the occupants, when one drove off with an officer still inside the vehicle. He was thrown into the rear area and allegedly assaulted by two male passengers. During the incident, the Holden swiped a parked car and collided with a street sign before crashing into the front yard of a house. The 22-year-old driver was detained and was taken to Toronto Police Station where he was charged with a number of offences including aggravated break, enter and steal, use weapon to avoid apprehension, drive vehicle in a manner dangerous and being an unlicensed driver.

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ar parts, old piping and hunks of metal may not look like the materials a standard artist would use, but Greg Salter isn’t a standard artist. The Telarah sculptor and screen printer took out the top gong at the Nelson Bay Sculpture Festival earlier this month with a fish made entirely out of recycled materials. “Lots of people find it hard to see past the scrap,” Mr Salter explained. “But I just look at it and see material.” The sculpture, which Mr Salter estimates

to be approximately two metres long and one metre high or “the size of a lounge chair”, was constructed from brake parts, pipes, bobcat teeth and a hot water system. “A lot of my material is given to me by friends. I have a friend who drives a bobcat and gives me the teeth when he replaces them,” he said. The Nelson Bay win is another highlight in Mr Salter’s 20-year career, having previously won the Newcastle Region Show Sculpture Prize and the Hunter Botanic Garden’s Outdoor Sculpture Prize, as well as regularly exhibiting around the State. His work will remain in the Port Stephens area as a permanent installation. @melcomber

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hingles is known as herpes zoster and is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. In fact, it occurs when the chickenpox virus is reactivated after years, maybe decades, following the initial infection. The first signs are itchy, tender, painful skin. The rash, which quickly follows, may last a few days or a few weeks; but the pain may last, seemingly, forever. It’s called post herpetic neuralgia – meaning nerve pain after a herpes infection. Pain can be acute, meaning that it comes on suddenly and lasts for a limited time, or it can be chronic (like shingles pain), that is persistent and long lasting. Acute pain may only last a few minutes, but possibly hours, days or weeks; and it could be caused, amongst many other things, by insect bites, burns or broken bones. Coping mechanisms for chronic pain often involve the use of pain relievers; and various pain relievers are available which work in quite different ways from those pain relievers we would normally expect to use for acute pain. Some non-medication treatments might also be helpful. The World Health Organization (WHO) has a so-called Analgesic Ladder to help explain how pain relievers are best given. Your pharmacist can guide you through the steps. Ask also for the series of pain reliever fact cards available from pharmacies around Australia providing the Self Care health information. Telephone the Pharmaceutical Society on1300 369 772 for the nearest location or check out the website: www. psa.org.au and click on ‘Self Care’ then ‘Find a Self Care Pharmacy’.

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ast week Prime Minister Rudd announced that, if re-elected, his Government would move forward the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) transition date to July 2014. But what are the key differences and similarities between the current carbon tax and an ETS, and what will the transition mean? A carbon tax is one of the most simple mechanisms of pricing carbon pollution. The Government sets a price per tonne of greenhouse gas pollution (currently $24.15) which large polluting businesses must pay. Revenue from this scheme is used by the Government to fund a variety of projects including investment in renewable energy sources, tax breaks, pension increases and household compensation. The scheme cuts pollution because it is more economical for business to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions than pay the additional tax. During the 2012-13 financial year, emissions were reduced by 8.6 per cent. Unlike a carbon tax, an ETS does not directly price carbon emissions. Instead, the Government allocates the number of tonnes of pollution allowable across the economy (the number of permits). Businesses can trade these permits. Emissions are steadily reduced in an ETS as the number of permits available decrease each year in line with the mandated rate (5 per cent decrease in emissions from 2000 levels by 2020). This is why economists worldwide believe this is the most efficient mechanism of cutting emissions.

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

Practice makes perfect

t is very hard to think of a job where the skills of public speaking are not required. Now embedded in all levels of curriculum from Year 1 upwards, the ability to stand up in front of an audience and speak is a necessity. For many people though it is an area where they feel scared and lacking in skills, so here are some handy hints to help children and adults alike to develop confidence and success. Know the material. Know more about it than you include in your speech. Use humor, personal stories and conversational language – that way you won’t easily forget what to say. The best speakers get to the stage where they don’t need notes. Practice. Practice. Practice! Rehearse out loud. Practice, pause and breathe. Practice with a timer and allow time for the unexpected. Relax. Begin by looking at the audience. It buys you time and calms your nerves. Pause, smile and count to three before saying anything. (“One one-thousand, two onethousand, three one-thousand. Pause. Begin.) Transform nervous energy into enthusiasm. Visualize yourself giving your speech. Imagine yourself speaking, your voice loud, clear, and confident. Realize that people want you to succeed. Audiences want you to be interesting, stimulating, informative and entertaining. They’re there to support you. Don’t apologize for any nervousness or problem – the audience probably never noticed it. Concentrate on the message – not the medium. Focus your attention away from your own anxieties and concentrate on your message and your audience. Gain experience. Keep trying. Experience builds confidence, which is the key to effective speaking.

Snow plough parenting?

here have been a number of news segments and articles on parenting styles of late. I watched one on The Project last week and started giggling to myself; being a parent of two I thought I had heard most things. As it turns out there are styles I had never come across (Snow plough parenting, anyone?). What has this done for parents in the 21st century? Well, in my opinion it makes you second-guess yourself more than you perhaps would have. We have so much information at our fingertips it is difficult to digest and make sense of it all. So what do all these contradictory approaches mean? I’ll talk through a few of them. Helicopter parents hover and drop in at the sign of danger. I can occasionally be accused of this one (particularly when visiting friends’ houses). Another is Attachment Parenting, where the focus is to build a strong relationship between parents and child. This might work for some parents, but the concept of my child co-sleeping with us indefinitely is not my cup of tea. Then there’s Snowplough Parenting. Turns out these parents remove any and all obstacles in their child’s path. How exhausting! I remember a story I heard a few years back from a pre-school teacher. She worked in a very wealthy area and had a 4-year-old just start pre-school there. The little girl fell over in front of her and had no idea how to pick herself up! Why? Because her parents had always picked her up. It apparently took her a good five minutes to work it out, and, she did in the end. It would seem to me that good enough parenting is usually good enough and we should avoid getting caught up in labels and definitions.

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

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March 21 to April 20

Ask for that pay rise, or go for that new job interview, even if you don’t take it. What have you got to lose? At least you’ll learn about what you need to do to improve yourself. You have a chance to better yourself and can expect an increase in pay. Those who work for female bosses can look forward to unexpected rewards and recognition. Also, friends will be grateful for any help that you give them!

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You may have some kind of inspired idea which helps you to find an easy way through an awkward problem. Take the opportunity to listen to music, read an inspirational book or watch a meaningful movie, as you need this kind of mental refreshment and inspiration. You are entering an ambitious phase and can be certain that your prospects for future advancement are considerably boosted.

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The planets are stimulating your interests in all sorts of foreign cultures and activities outside the ‘norm’. You’ll be dealing with unusual characters you ordinarily wouldn’t have much to do with. You’ll be breaking down the barriers and will be interested in incorporating some unusual ‘ideas’ into your lifestyle. There is every possibility of planning a journey to somewhere unusual with a friend.

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A secret admirer will be in your vicinity. Being flattered is a great way to boost your energy levels. We all like to think that other people find us attractive, however if you are in an established union, remember not to overstep the boundaries. If you are looking for a lover then you are bound to meet someone who has a profound influence on you. If you are happily settled, changes are on their way.

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Your relationship with colleagues is about to improve and there is the possibility of the starting of a truly productive, fun-filled working alliance. You and your lover have a great deal to talk over and the next few weeks are the ideal time to do it. If you are in the early stages of a relationship, you’ll find that you have a great deal in common and will happily while away many hours discussing your backgrounds.

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Your love life is looking up and a charming and flirtatious mood is likely to take hold. You’ll be extremely seductive and will win admiration with ease. Your silver tongue enables you to release long pent-up feelings. A highly enjoyable time is on the cards and spending time with people who are on the same wavelength as your good self will help you to feel at peace. Children will be a delight to be around.

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You are going to be feeling very nostalgic during the next few weeks, perhaps an old photograph will trigger memories of a time when life seemed idyllic. There is no harm in this revelling in the past…just as long as it doesn’t replace your present life. Friends that you haven’t heard from for ages may also suddenly reappear in your life. This is the ideal time to take steps to sort out your home and family life.

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JANUARY 21 TO february 19

You’re the leader this month, thanks to the incredible power of the planets. Put your best foot forward as others will be looking up to you, watching your every move and hanging on every word you say. Power equals responsibility and you’ll have to prove your worth once you’ve achieved a measure of success. Don’t be afraid to make that important statement to the world and trust in your own gut instincts!

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There will be an unexpected breakthrough for you in your working life as certain frustrations will melt away. Just be patient and watch your speech. However, once you’ve thought out what you need to say, do it in an assertive and diplomatic fashion, then you can be guaranteed your voice and opinions will be head by those who matter. If you’ve been feeling under the weather, then your vitality is about to return!

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oo many small businesses dive right into the thick of operations without following basic marketing principles. Over my next couple of columns I will share with you the principles of building a good Market Plan. The STP Process: STP is an acronym for Segmentation, Targeting and Positioning. It represents the highest level of your marketing plan. Ideally, you should start this process before your product or service is ever brought to market. Segmentation: Think of every possible customer. Now, start slicing that population into smaller, more defined segments (thus the name segmentation). You could split individuals further by sex, age, socio-economic status, geographic location, interests and hobbies. Remember, you’re trying to find meaningful groups of potential buyers. Once you feel that you have subdivided the market finely enough, you then need to evaluate those segments. Try to quantify how large those segments are, how accessible they are and how unique they are from one another.

Targeting: The next step in the process is to look at the segments you’ve created and make some decisions about which you are going to go after. One of the first decisions you will have to make is whether to target a “mass” market or instead whether your marketing efforts will be more focused. That is to say, are you going for a larger, less-defined segment or a smaller, more-defined segment? The general trend over the last decade has been to go after more defined segments. The segment you choose will have a profound effect on everything else you do. You need to carefully evaluate the most appropriate route for you business. When deciding between different market segments, you will want to try and identify the competition for that segment, the potential value of the segment (i.e. how large is it, how expensive will it be to reach) Positioning: You’ve segmented the market and you’ve chosen the segment that you are going to go after. The last part of your marketing plan will help you define how you are going to “position” your product to your selected target market.

Tackle shoplifting

ne of the biggest obstacles to increasing profits, certainly in retail, is loss prevention. Shrinkage, shoplifting and employee theft are the three main areas for loss. The British Centre for Retail Research estimates that Australia’s retailers lost more than $2 billion in 2011 from shrinkage. This is equal to 1.4 per cent of retail sales. According to NSW Police, shoplifting accounts for up to 40 per cent of reported shop losses each year. Understanding who steals and why is an important first step in preventing shoplifting. Shoplifters come from all socioeconomic backgrounds. Amateur shoplifters usually steal on impulse. A large part of that group is young people aged 10 to 18 years who steal to impress friends. Professional shoplifters are more likely to work in pairs or groups. They often steal to obtain a false refund for the items and have often ‘cased out’ a store before stealing. Technology such as cameras and new radio frequency identification RFID tags

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fter revelling in the undergraduate hilarity of Seth McFarlane’s ‘bearout-of-water’ flick ‘Ted’, Mark Wahlberg is back, this time in tough ex-cop mode in the Allen Hughes (‘From Hell’, ‘The Book Of Eli’) helmed crime-thriller ‘Broken City’. Wahlberg stars as ex-cop Billy Taggart who is thirsty for redemption after being not only doublecrossed but also framed by the most powerful figure in town, Mayor Nicholas Hostetler (Russell Crowe). Obviously Mayor Hostetler hasn’t watched too many inner-city-coppushed-too-far flicks because Taggart, using his dogged pursuit of justice and an inherent streetwise moxie, starts a crusade to bring the house of cards toppling down. While never close to being the cream of the crop in either actor’s canon, ‘Broken City’ an entertaining and well-realised distraction nonetheless.

here’s no denying that John Williamson is a bona-fide legend of Australian music, but, if you needed any convincing, then this compilation is just the thing. There are few who have managed to capture the heart of our Australian-ness as Williamson and, when you listen to this catalogue of his 40-plus year career, it’s not hard to understand just why. This hefty compilation features 45 classic Williamson tracks including the likes of ‘Old Man Emu’, ‘True Blue’, ‘Rip Rip Woodchip’ and the irresistibly beautiful ballads ‘Galleries of Pink Galahs’ and ‘Cootamundra Wattle’. Given that Williamson has spent much of his career traversing this wide brown land, it’s fitting that there are a couple of live offerings included as well. The live version of his more recent track, ‘Hang My Hat in Queensland’, is a true standout, while the tracks recorded with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra bring a whole new intensity and emotion to proceedings.

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hen it comes to overachievers in the Australian music industry, there are few that can hold a candle to Clare Bowditch. Aside from her prodigious music career, the Melbournebased singer-songwriter has also just launched a new initiative, Big Hearted Business, to teach the country’s creatives how to build their business without compromising themselves; is on the board for Music Victoria; is an Ambassador for both PPCA and APRA; is a member of the ministerially-appointed Regional and Touring Arts Programs Expert Assessment Panel; as well as the Live Music Roundtable Committee; not to mention starring in the Channel 10 hit drama, ‘Offspring’. Phew. However, it is the hat of singer-songwriter that Bowditch will be wearing when she hits town for her ‘Winter Secrets’ tour early next month to promote the latest single, ‘One Little River’ from her latest album, ‘This Winter I Choose Happiness’. For the ‘Winter Secrets’ tour, which has become somewhat

of an annual institution, Bowditch will be bringing Melbourne-based wunderkind Spender along for the ride. The tour also takes the whole idea of audience participation to a new level with Bowditch offering the chance for a burgeoning talent to join her onstage to perform a cover of the latest single. Bowditch told TE that the concept for the show had been brewing in her mind for quite a few years. “When I was 19, I went to a Jeff Buckley concert and the whole time I was just wishing that he would reach down and pull me up on the stage just like Bruce Springsteen did for Courtney Cox in the ‘Dancing In The Dark’ video,” she laughed. “I think that there are some incredibly creative people that make up audiences and I guess I wanted to give them a bit of an opportunity to get out there.” Bowditch said her latest album was a continuation of her desire to always challenge herself as much as possible, musically and lyrically. “All of my albums are about creating a body of work that centres on themes, ideas and experiences that absolutely terrify me,” she said. “So, for this one, I was

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basically asking myself what happiness was and also whether it is possible to be a genuine artist and still be happy. The goal was to try and create a body of work that was truly uplifting.” If you have heard the album, you’ll know it’s a resounding mission accomplished. While Bowditch said that the writing and recording process was a cathartic one, she added that it was another in a lifetime of revalations. “It was cathartic but I’d probably say the same for every album I’ve done,” she said. “I used to think that you had one major cathartic moment in your life and that was it, now I’ve come to realise that life is a series of them – we’re all like little spluttering volcanoes. “It’s also about staying fresh – I was talking to a friend about this recently and she said, ‘artists are like sharks, they always have to keep moving to stay fresh’ and I think that if I was playing the same old folk songs, you’d probably be as bored as I would be. “But it is a fantastic feeling to think of my audiences as going on this adventure of questioning with me.” Catch Clare Bowditch when she plays at the Small Ballroom on Friday, August 2.

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ans of the upstroke are sure to be in hog heaven this weekend when Sydney-based four-piece The AuSkas play their inaugural Newcastle headlining show, as part of the three-day Reggae Got Soul Weekender which kicks off on Friday. Described as a ska/rocksteady/ reggae outfit who perform an “exciting mix of original material and respectful interpretations of classic oldies”, The AuSkas have been building up quite a reputation as quite the formidable live act. Despite only being together since 2011, these guys bring a wealth of experience to proceedings. Guitarist Marty Fabok was a founding member of Aussie ska legends The Allniters (‘Montego Bay’ anyone?), bassist Nigel Mulvey, from the Two Tone city of Coventry in the UK cut his teeth in ska outfit Machine (featuring Silverton Hutchinson, original Specials drummer) as well as the punk band ‘Squad’ (who

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ewcastle outfit Sahara plays a diverse range of classics and sounds of now that are sure to get you out of your seat and onto your feet. They have the ability to move between many styles of music including, but not limited to, R&B, rockabilly, rock n roll, pop and funk. Kevin O’Hara has been doing his thing for a lifetime and is able to play anything from acoustic finger style and classical arrangements through to electric guitar, slide, mandolin and lead vocals. A widely-travelled seasoned musician with over 30 years in the business, O’Hara compliments Sari Kelana, a powerful versatile young singer. Coupled with her on stage persona, exceptional presentation and years of live performance experience, this singer knows how to treat a song and her audience. Sari gets onto the dance floor with you, all of which makes for a great night of fun. Currently studying vocals at the Newcastle Conservatorium of Music, Sari’s one to watch. Catch Sahara when they play at West Wallsend Workers Club on Friday, July 26.

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fter carving out a niche for himself as one of the most adventurous musicians on the Australian scene with the criminally underrated 80s and 90s outfits, Not Drowning Waving and My Friend the Chocolate Cake, as well as a formidable soundtrack resume and solo canon, David Bridie is showing no signs of slowing down with his brilliantly evocative fourth solo effort, ‘Wake’. The album traverses considerable musical and lyrical territory ranging from tales of love lost (‘You’re No Flower’), to the plight of asylum seekers (‘Delegate’) to Suessian whimsy (‘Dr Seuss is Painting the Sky’). Bridie will be bringing a band with him that will include New Zealandbased singer-songwriter Eden Mulholland and fellow Not Drowning Waving alum, John Phillips. Catch David Bridie at Lizotte’s Lambton on Sunday, July 28.

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monstrous creation under his wing and educates him, the creature begins to question his existence and to yearn for a future without loneliness. His search for a life-long partner brings him back to his maker, with vengeance foremost on his mind. Director Mark Killmurray said the production would not be for the feint of heart. “The play gives the creature a voice – this is a creature that talks, that can be articulate about the way he feels, and the way he feels is very angry,” he said. “Being a horror film buff from way back, I’m very excited about this play.” ‘Frankenstein’ will be on at the Civic Theatre on Thursday, August 1 and Friday August 2. TE is giving you the chance to win a double pass to the Thursday, August 1 performance of ‘Frankenstein’. To enter, email your name and contact details to editorial@newcastlepost. com.au with ‘Frankenstein’ in the subject line by no later than 5pm on Tuesday, July 30. Winners will be notified by phone.

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ith his latest album, ‘The Water’s Edge’, going great guns, Australian singersongwriter Rick Price is certainly not resting on his laurels, with a national tour underway to promote his latest single, ‘I’m Coming Home’. Speaking from down the line at his home in Nashville, Price said that the song dealt with a theme that was not only close to his heart, but something that most road-weary musicians could relate to – getting back home after a long stretch on the rock and roll highway. “I honestly think it could be the theme song for any touring musician,” Price told TE. “I mean, I absolutely love being out on the road, but I also absolutely love getting home and sleeping in my own bed – it’s a bit of a double-edged sword, but I think that when you’re out on the road for long stretches, I think it really helps you appreciate all of the people that are important in your life.” It seems as though Price may have hit a bit of a purple patch with ‘The Water’s Edge’, with fans and pundits alike praising the album – his first

studio album since 2003 – for its lyrical honesty and dexterous musicality. Price said the album is centred on a theme that he has tackled numerous times before – love – but, this time around, it was more about the celebratory aspects of love than the torch songs of love lost. “I still really love all of those break-your-heart love songs, but this time it’s more about me celebrating love rather than lamenting the loss of it. I was married a couple of years ago so that definitely plays a big part in it.” Price, who performed his first professional gig in his hometown of Beaudesert (where he was paid three dollars) said that during his years as a songwriter, he keeps falling more and more in love with the craft. “In the early days I was always about writing pop melodies – to me songwriting was about building up to a memorable and singable chorus,’ he said. “When I was growing up, aside from the radio, I was listening to the likes of Springsteen, James Taylor and Jackson Browne so, that side of things, the storytelling side of things, has been slowly creeping into my music. While I still love a great pop hook, I’m really interested in telling people a story.” Catch Rick Price when he plays at Lizotte’s Newcastle on Saturday, August 10.

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he Chalmers Street Brasserie at Swansea RSL offers up an eclectic range of modern Australian fare, with something for even the fussiest of diners. From tried and tested classic pub and club grub such as chicken schnitzels and parmigianas to succulent steaks, risottos and seafood, it’s all on offer. Upon arriving, the first thing that grabbed me was the location. Situated right on the edge of the picturesque Swansea Channel, the views only added to the meal that was to come.

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helping for an entrée, the succulent chicken breast was cooked beautifully and, served with steamed rice and a crisp salad, this entrée was a great start to the meal. Next up was the mains and, while the hot and cold seafood platter tempted with its promise of flathead fillets, prawn twists, salt and pepper squid, fresh prawns and oysters, owing to my entrée I opted for something from the land – a 250-gram Angus porterhouse. Served medium rare, the steak was cooked expertly, almost melting in

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hat do you get when you put Frankie J Holden and Denise Drysdale on the same stage? You get a big arvo out that is chock-a-block-full of singing, dancing, and unabashed hilarity. Holden and Drysdale will be bringing their ‘Big Arvo Out’ show to Wests next month and Holden, who first came to national attention in the 70s with rock and roll revivalists Ol 55, told TE punters could expect some refreshingly unpretentious entertainment.

“I would describe it as controlled chaos,” he laughed. “For anyone that has followed Denise or myself throughout our careers will know that there will be a lot of laughs. I’ll be doing some of the old Ol 55 stuff and some rock and roll and Denise, who is such a fantastic singer and very underrated in my opinion, will also be pulling out a few surprises.” Holden, who made the leap from chartered accountancy to treading the boards, has carved out quite a name for himself as a performer, actor and television presenter, not that he ever planned it that way. “It’s just ridiculous – I’ve been doing

play and he is based on all of my uncles. My mum grew up in the New England Ranges and my uncles were all men of the land – they’d all ride like the devil and be out skinning rabbits and things like that. But I just love getting into the dialogue, rhythm and cadence of the way my uncles spoke. It’s an absolute pleasure.” Catch Frankie J Holden and Denise Drysdale at Wests, Lambton on Sunday, August 4. TE is giving you the chance to see ‘The Big Arvo Out’. To enter, email your name and contact details to editorial@newcastlepost.com.au, with ‘Arvo’ in the subject line, by no later than 5pm on Tuesday, July 30. Winners will be notified by phone.

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ll of the drama, passion and romance of that city we call New York will come to Newcastle this weekend when jazz singer extraordinaire Monica Trapaga brings her ‘Bite of the Big Apple’ to town. Trapaga told TE that she couldn’t wait to bring ‘A Bite of the Big Apple’ to Lizotte’s, as the venue was almost purpose-built for the intimate show. “Yes, I’m just so thrilled to be doing the show there – it’s just such a beautiful venue and Brian [Lizotte] obviously has the same love of music, food and wild times as me,” she laughed. Trapaga, who is perhaps best known for her long-standing role entertaining the tots on ‘Play School’, but just as much for her formidable singing career, said the show was basically a love letter to the city that never sleeps – a city that has captured her imagination since she first visited almost 20 years ago. “There are so many songs that have captured the heart, feeling and spirit of the beautiful city and the show is basically a collection of those songs. It’s such an evocative city. I remember being there in Autumn and as soon as I stepped outside the lyrics to the song ‘Autumn in New York’ just sprang to mind – it was very special.” Complimented with delicacies from her latest and second book of the same name, Trapaga added that the show would bring the tastes of Gotham

together with tales of her fearless adventures in the big city. “There are just layers and layers of amazingly interesting cultures and a fabulous connection to history in New York,” she said. “It’s a very dramatic and passionate city, and its lure is kind of hard to describe unless you’ve actually been there. I mean, I really love a lot of European cities as well but I find, with New York, it has a little bit of everything. It’s just a magical place.” Catch Monica Trapaga in ‘A Bite of the Big Apple’ at Lizotte’s Lambton on Saturday, July 27.

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ard working and relentless determination are just two characteristics that can be attributed to Pat Capocci. Since forming nearly 10 years ago, the Pat Capocci combo has emerged as one of Australia’s most respected practitioners of Rockabilly and Roots. Growing up in Maitland, Capocci spent his early years listening to and being influenced by traditional roots music of yesteryear. At age sixteen he became an influential member of numerous bands, developing his unique style and performing at local pubs and clubs. Many years later and with over five records produced on the Prestone label, including compilations with leading acts across Australia, Pat has found himself respected both nationally and internationally. Part of this respect lends itself to his ‘all or nothing’ mentality. One of Australia’s hardest working bands, with gigs 4-5 times a week, it is no wonder why all ages and subcultures across the country admire the energy and passion-fuelled music that is the Pat Capocci Combo. At age sixteen and before you could

say ‘child prodigy’, Capocci became a member of the highly influential Hunter-based blues rockers Johnny Green’s Blues Cowboys as well as the Torpedoes, and began performing at local pubs and hotels. A year later he was asked to play the role of Ritchie Valens in the latest Buddy Holly musical. The following year, Pat decided to venture out and form his own band, the now famous Pat Capocci Combo, and hasn’t looked back since. Catch Pat Capocci at the Wickham Park Hotel on Saturday, July 27.

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How to handle land disputes

D 44 Northlakes Drive Bed: 5 | Bath: 2 | Car: 2 For Sale: $499,950

uilt on a 713-square-metre block, this five-bedroom brick-and-tile house could suit the growing family. The house has formal lounge and dining rooms, a tiled meals and family room and an open-plan rumpus room.

The house also has a modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances and breakfast bar, ducted airconditioning throughout and there is an ensuite in the master bedroom. The property has a saltwater pebblecrete inground pool, a

paved outdoor entertainment area and a double garage. For more information, phone listing agent Troy Duncan at First National Lake Macquarie on 4950 8555. Inspect: By appointment.

isputes between neighbours are usually over dividing boundaries, such as fences or an overhanging tree. If you find yourself in the middle of a boundary dispute which you feel can’t be resolved with your neighbour, you could start by taking your concerns to the local council. While councils can assess the legality of the boundary by referencing their regulations and maps, they actually have no legal jurisdiction to resolve the dispute. This is where legal advice can assist. A lawyer, for example, can help ensure that all actions taken against your neighbour are in accordance with the law and won’t bite you later in court. As an alternative to a lawyer, consider mediation from a Community Justice Centre (a free service for those who want to avoid a court battle), or NSW Land and Property (lpma.nsw. gov.au), which is the governing body for land title issues in NSW. Keep in mind that while they can help, these bodies can’t guarantee your border battle will be settled outside of a courtroom.

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esults in the Tooheys Cup for Round 14 mean that there are six teams left with real finals football aspirations with four rounds to be played. Watch as each of these clubs puts pressure on each other over the coming weeks, with the run home looking like this in order of position at the moment: Macquarie (24 points) – Central (H), Cessnock (H) deferred Round 11, Kurri (A), Souths (H), Wests (A). Wests (20 points) – Kurri (H), Maitland (H) deferred Round 11, Souths (A), bye, Macquarie (H). Cessnock (18 points) – Lakes (H), Macquarie (A) deferred Round 11, Central (A), Kurri (H), Souths (A). Kurri (17 points) – Wests (A), Port Stephens (A) deferred Round 10, Macquarie (H), Cessnock (A), Maitland (H). Maitland (16 points) – Port Stephens (H), Wests (A) deferred Round 11, Lakes (A), Central (H), Kurri (A).

Souths (16 points) – Port Stephens (H) deferred Round 11, bye, Wests (H), Macquarie (A), Cessnock (H). There are some good match ups this weekend for Round 15 before we play the wash out round the following week. There’s three games on Saturday, with Cessnock to host Lakes United, Maitland to host Port Stephens and Macquarie Scorpions to welcome Central Newcastle. All three home sides will be looking to consolidate their positions here. On Sunday in a blockbuster, Western Suburbs will host the rejuvenated Kurri Kurri bulldogs at Harker Oval. This promises plenty from the opening whistle and will be the match to be live streamed by BLive as our Match of the Round. Tune into Fordo and Butts’ call of the game or watch it at your convenience at www.newcastlerugbuleague.com. au from 2.30pm on Sunday.

alentine bowlers have created history by winning the blue ribbon Newcastle District Major Singles Championship and the State Senior Singles Championship for the second consecutive year. The finals in both championships were outstanding games of bowls. David Govan defeated 2012 Newcastle Bowler of the Year Kevin Robinson (Nelson Bay) 31/26 in the Major Singles decider in a game of fluctuating fortunes. Robinson lead 11/6 after 8 ends and 15/10 after 13 ends, before Govan won 4 of the next 5 ends to hit the front 18/16 after 18 ends. He extended this to 23/17 before Robinson fought back to trail 23/22 after 24 ends. They then traded shots for Govan to lead 27/26 after 29 ends. He then scored a single, followed by a 2 and a 1 to clinch the title. It was Govan’s second Newcastle District Major Singles success previously winning the title in 2007 whilst playing at Raymond Terrace. Ross Levido (Valentine) claimed

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the Senior Singles Championship with a thrilling 31/30 victory over Glenn Dow (Redhead). Dow, the 2008 Newcastle District Major Singles Champion, lead for the majority of the match. He was in front 30/28, before Levido scored 3 shots on the last end to claim the title. Both players recorded convincing semi-final victories with Levido downing Barry Conna (Alder Park) 31/20 and Dow beat Neville Downes (Soldiers Point) 31/21. Water Board will next Saturday and Sunday host the final stages of the Newcastle District Minor Singles Championship. In the quarter-finals Ralph Shipley (Beresfield) meets Robert Drinan (Wallsend); Geoff Matthews (Charlestown) confronts Jay Hitchcock (Edgeworth); Michael Cleary (Beresfield) plays Sam Rees (Karuah RSL) and Brent Christiansen (Beresfield) is opposed to Neil Stones (Warners Bay). Good luck to all bowlers. See you on the green!

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From strength to strength

Southern Beaches Rugby Union makes ground in league-dominated territory Melissah Comber

he Hunter region may not be known for its Rugby Union prowess, but Southern Beaches Rugby is doing everything they can change that. The only Rugby club on the eastern side of Lake Macquarie formed in 1995 because there was nowhere else for locals to play. “It’s just not a big thing in the Hunter,” Southern Beaches committee member Lisa Bartley said. “It’s definitely more a Rugby League or Soccer town.” In its efforts to lift the profile of the sport, the club hosted a skills camp in the recent school holidays, attracting 80 children who were coached by senior members. “The kids just love getting out and playing with the older guys, and that’s what’s unique about rugby,” Ms Bartley said. “We’ve had a lot of feedback saying that

you don’t get this kind of mentoring in other sports.” In further development of pride for the sport, the club has taken two trips to Waratahs games in Sydney this season, to form the guard of honour for the match against the Stormers, and to take part in the March Past before the match against the Reds. “We’re even going to have some Waratahs coming to our next skills development night,” Ms Bartley said. “We’ve had some very positive feedback from what we’ve been doing so far, so it will be very exciting for all involved.” The club has also produced a national representative, with current first grade player, Adrian Delore, selected in the Rugby Sevens squad for the Australian Youth Olympic Festival, held in January of this year. Delore took home a silver medal from the event, and scored three tries in the side’s 75-0 win over China. @melcomber

Members of the Southern Beaches Rugby Union junior side PHOTO: David Jackson

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