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COUNCIL DISPUTE Council workers have hinted at more stop work action in the coming weeks if United Services Union (USU) representatives cannot negotiate a solution to outstanding issues relating to employee entitlements and conditions at Newcastle City Council by October 1.

Members of the USU stopped work on Friday from 9am until midnight after union delegates were unable to resolve a number.

Local Labor MPs backing Albanese’s bid for the top job Amelia Parrott

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ncoming members for Shortland, Charlton and Newcastle, Jill Hall, Pat Conroy and Sharon Claydon have indicated that they will support former Deputy Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, in the upcoming Labor Party federal parliamentary leadership ballot.

The recently-elected MPs made the announcement in Argenton on Sunday, where the Member for Grayndler outlined his leadership vision to more than 250 rank and file party members at a packed event at Club Macquarie.

Mr Albanese said while he had never made it his ambition to be Leader of the Labor Party, a commitment to the economy, opportunity, sustainability and a fair go made him the ideal candidate, over former Education and Workplace Relations Minister, Bill Shorten, at this time.

“I have a vision, can bring unity and bring strength to the Labor leadership and we cannot afford to waste a single day. I would lead an Opposition that is prepared to be constructive and where the new government gets it right, I would be prepared to lend support to it.

“I don’t want to be a no-alition.”

Member-elect for Charlton, Mr Conroy, told party members he believed “Anthony [was] the best candidate by a country mile” and that he would be voting for Mr Albanese in the ballot because of his track record on delivering progressive policies.

“I’ve seen Anthony in action for the past 20 years and he has always delivered on progressive policies,

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whether that’s delivering a policy to tackle climate change when he was Opposition Spokesperson, record investment in roads and infrastructure or unheard of putting federal money into public transport,” he said.

“He has always delivered

progressive policy for this country and I’m confident that if he becomes the Leader of the Opposition, and eventually Prime Minister, that he will keep that up.”

Member-elect for Newcastle, Ms Claydon, said while Mr Shorten had given Australians a “tremendous

gift” in delivering the National Disability Insurance Scheme, Mr Albanese’s understanding of regions won her vote.

Mr Albanese said the party must learn from the errors of recent years and unite behind whoever is elected leader.

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Get behind Benny’s boys in the push to the premiership

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ow good was it?

Knocking out the defending premiers on their home turf.

Seeing Smith, Slater and Cronk stunned as their season came to an abrupt end.

The good old days of the Sid Fogg’s coach convoy down the F3 or M1 (or whatever the heck it’s called these days) will be revived and the boys will certainly have plenty of support as they chase their first grand final appearance since 2001.

All year the experts had written and spoken about the top-four sides – Sydney Roosters, South Sydney, Melbourne and Manly – as being the only hopes of winning this year’s premiership, but all the while the Knights were quietly establishing themselves in the top eight.

As coach Wayne Bennett said in a post-match interview, there is real belief in this side. How many times have we seen Melbourne’s “Big Three� pull a match out of the fire in the last few minutes for the Storm and Queensland? I must admit to expecting it to happen again on Saturday night when the gap was narrowed to 18-16 with 14 minutes to play.

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Union prepared for more stop-work action as issues continue to simmer Amelia Parrott

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ouncil workers have hinted at more stop work action in the coming weeks if United Services Union (USU) representatives cannot negotiate a solution to outstanding issues relating to employee entitlements and conditions at Newcastle City Council by October 1.

Members of the USU stopped work on Friday from 9am until midnight after union delegates were unable to resolve a number of ongoing issues, including the termination of employees without severance pay, and the lack of job security for permanent seasonal lifeguards, after a three-hour meeting with Newcastle City Council general manager, Ken Gouldthorp, last Thursday night.

USU organiser, Rob Potter, said he was “gutted” that council refused to negotiate on a 12 of the 13 issues raised by the union.

Council did agree to conduct overdue salary reviews, as the union had previously requested, however Mr Potter claims the majority of these were then denied.

At a stop-work meeting in Civic Park on Friday morning, one member put forward an amended motion that council workers strike for a week instead of the one-day strike originally moved by Mr Potter.

Whilst the suggestion was met with cheers of support from members, the amended motion was later withdrawn by the mover.

Members did resolve to impose strict work-to-rule provisions, including refusing to work overtime, from October 1 until the issues are rectified by Council.

Newcastle Lord Mayor, Jeff McCloy, released a statement on Friday afternoon

United Services Union organiser, Rob Potter addresses union members at last week’s stop work meeting in Civic Park.

indicating that Council would stand firm on changes it made as part of the 2013/14 budget, adopted in June as a result of Council’s poor financial outlook.

“Some of the matters raised by union

been taken and I apologise if there is any inconvenience to the community.”

USU delegated highlighted the possibility of a costly arbitration process if a solution is not reached.

Chloe Smithson’s winning photo for the Face of Mercedes Benz Fashion Festival

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The 564 contestants were given two minutes with a photographer to strike a number of poses. The best photo of each person was retouched and put on a web gallery with Chloe attracting the most public votes and winning a modelling portfolio worth $3000. Chloe was understandably excited by her success: “This was definitely the best day ever, I can’t wait to be old enough to be on that runway.... I got free lipstick!” she said.

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members are already before the Industrial Relations Commission for determination and many don’t affect the majority of staff,” he said.

“I am disappointed this action has

Heading for the top: Local model wows the judges ecoming a model is a dream for many young girls, but nine-yearold Chloe Smithson of Highfields is a step closer to making it a reality of being named the 2013 Face of Mercedes Benz Fashion Festival – Sydney.

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Nothing to fear in port sale Waterfront boss says privatisation gives greater opportunity for growth Amelia Parrott

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he CEO of Ports Australia says Novocastrians have “nothing to fear” about the impending privatisation of the Newcastle port.

Speaking at a luncheon hosted by the Hunter Business Chamber, Ports Australia CEO, David Anderson, told chamber members and stakeholders that privatised ports often offered greater opportunity for

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growth and innovation than those that are publically owned.

“Good [port] governance is a necessary precondition for getting things right with planning and investment and as a general rule, governments do not have a good record in this department,” he said. “They have tended to behave in an ambiguous way towards their ports and leave them hanging somewhere between government utilities and commercial corporations.

“We do not, in my view, have anything to

fear from the privatisation of our ports.”

He said privatised ports are often better positioned to respond quickly to new opportunities as they are not required to answer government departments and added that the funds generated from the sale of the port would go far to revitalise the Newcastle CBD. Deputy Opposition Leader and Shadow Minister for the Hunter, Linda Burney, said the revitalisation on the CBD should be funded by the $1 billion the Hunter

contributes to the State coffers, not the sale of the port.

“Privatising a revenue-generating asset is such a short-sighted approach to financial management,” Ms Burney said in a statement. “The Port generates $70 million in revenue every year yet all the Hunter is getting from this privatisation is a one-off $340 million, not even half the projected sale price. Most of the money is headed straight to Sydney to pay for the North West Rail Link.”

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en Ys may have a bad reputation for being tech-obsessed, easily offended by criticism from employers and far too keen to see their careers progress at the speed of sound but effective communication could be the key to employers unlocking better relationships with younger workers.

“One of the main concerns that comes from a lot of employers is communication,” said Leesa Somerville, an industry training consultant with the Australian Business Apprenticeships Centre.

“Gen Ys can communicate on their

mobiles, on Facebook and that sort of thing but when it comes to actually just speaking, communicating face-to-face, there seems to be a barrier. If it’s a communication problem it can just be a matter of telling them to speak up – it can be that simple.”.

Owner of Wallsend Automotive Services, Michelle Budden, said her business had always offered apprenticeships but had encountered the challenges of managing Gen Ys. “We offered our latest trainee, Cameron Cherry, from Stockton, a schoolbased apprenticeship after he volunteered at the workshop during his school holidays,” she said. “We were impressed Cameron was willing to give up his free time to learn about the business and he has so far proved to be an excellent choice”.

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Novocastrians were among some of the first people in the world to get their hands on the latest smartphone offering from Apple last week with some devotees camping overnight to purchase the new iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c.

Wallsend residents Yianni Moratidis and Matthew McLaren were first to take home the iPhone 5s, which includes a futuristic finger-print recognition system, from the Apple Store in Charlestown on Friday morning, having camped out from 6:15pm the night before.

Self-confessed Apple-geek, Mr Moratidis,

who has waited in line overnight for previous iPhone launches and joined the queue at 6am in the past for the iPad, told the Post ahead of the launch that he loved the look of the 5s.

“They have AA, like, Alcoholics Anonymous, I need Apple Anonymous.”

Mr McLaren, who is vision impaired, said the iPhone offered greater accessibility for the blind, with improvements to the iPhone’s voice operated personal assistant, Siri, and the VoiceOver feature included as part of the new operating system iOS 7.

“The accessibility of the iPhone and the Mac, all Apple products, is just so far ahead of everything else and because it’s so well integrated into the operating system it all works straight out of the box.”

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF EXHIBITION PLANNING PROPOSAL - LAKE MACQUARIE LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN 2004 – (DRAFT AMENDMENT NO. 59) Pursuant to Section 57 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, a Planning Proposal to amend the Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2004 is on exhibition as described below: Proposal: The Planning Proposal seeks an LEP Amendment to rezone Lot 1 DP 900356, Lot 1 DP 900357, Lot 111 DP 665948, Lot 1 DP 921714, Lot 1 DP 921545, Lot 27 DP 202567, Lots 1 and 2 DP 250063, Transfield Avenue, Edgeworth from 10 Investigation Zone and 5 Infrastructure Zone to 2(1) Residential Zone and 7(1) Conservation (Primary) Zone.

Exhibition: The Planning Proposal, the Local Environmental Study, and other relevant information is on exhibition from Saturday 21 September 2013 until Monday 21 October 2013 at: • Council’s Customer Service Centre, 126 – 138 Main Road Speers Point • Speers Point, Edgeworth, and Cardiff libraries during operating hours A copy of the Planning Proposal is also available on the City website: www.lakemac.com.au.

To view navigate to the ‘Public Notices and Exhibition’ page.

Submissions: Written submissions to the Planning Proposal should be received by Council before close of business on 21 October 2013 and be addressed to General Manager, Lake Macquarie City Council, Box 1906, Hunter Region Mail Centre NSW 2310, or via email: council@lakemac.nsw.gov.au.

Disclosure of Political Donations and Gifts: all persons who lodge a submission are required to declare any relevant political donations and/or gifts in accordance with Section 147(5) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. An information and disclosure form is available by searching Political Donations and Gifts at www.lakemac.com.au.

Council will release all submissions received upon request, in accordance with the provisions of the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009.

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF EXHIBITION DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES FOR RESILIENT HOUSING FOR LAKE MACQUARIE Proposal: To implement the Development Guidelines for Resilient Housing for Lake Macquarie as a guideline supporting Draft Lake Macquarie DCP 2012.

Exhibition: The Development Guidelines for Resilient Housing for Lake Macquarie and the associated amendment to Draft Lake Macquarie DCP 2012 is on exhibition from Saturday 21 September 2013 until Monday 4 November 2013 at: • Council’s Customer Service Centre, 126 – 138 Main Road Speers Point • Speers Point, Toronto, Morisset, Wangi Wangi, Swansea, and Belmont libraries during operating hours A copy of the exhibition material is also available on the City website: www.lakemac.com.au.

To view navigate to the ‘Public Notices and Exhibition’ page.

Submissions: Written submissions should be received by Council before close of business on 4 November 2013 and be addressed to General Manager, Lake Macquarie City Council, Box 1906, Hunter Region Mail Centre NSW 2310, or via email: council@lakemac. nsw.gov.au.

Disclosure of Political Donations and Gifts: all persons who lodge a submission are required to declare any relevant political donations and/or gifts in accordance with Section 147(5) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. An information and disclosure form is available by searching Political Donations and Gifts at www.lakemac.com.au.

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Operating out of Gateshead Indoor Sportsworld, Spring Loaded Trampoline Park will be Australia’s first and only indoor trampoline park outside of a capital city.

Once open the park will be literally wall to wall trampolines, nearly 100 in total, allowing for trampoline dodge ball competitions, gymnastics tumble tramps, complete with foam pit for soft landings, and a freestyle bounce area.

Gateshead Indoor Sportsworld general manager, Jonathon Wenman, said the facility would benefit the young and old alike.

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“The trampoline park will be complementary to all the other activities in the centre and it’s incredibly good for you,” he said.

“Health professionals liken 15 to 20 minutes on a trampoline to an hour or more of jogging.”

Mr Wenman said the park would utilise space vacated by the closure of some of the existing basketball facilities, which have been under-used by the community.

The Newcastle Roller Derby League, which has operated out of the centre for the past four years, will also be forced to find an alternative venue for its bouts.

Construction will begin next month and the park is scheduled to open this December.

Mr Wenman anticipated the park would employ more than 50 casual staff members as well as several full time workers.

The most important thing you may do for your health this winter is get your skin checked The sun-smart message is often neglected during the winter.

Winter may prove to be the best time for a full skin check. As most people are covered up during the winter months, this minimises sun exposure to skin lesions and moles. This can allow for better dermoscopy viewing (a distinct magnifying light, which allows a doctor to closely examine spots on the skin).

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One Man’s Journey From Millions of Dollars in Assets to True Wealth

We all have moments in our lives where it feels that everthing that has ever happened has been leading us to the moment where circumstances conspire, so we can finally wake up.

Roy McDonald’s life has been one such journey. At a very young age Roy decided he no longer wanted to live in the poverty he’d been born into, he wanted more from life. At 18 he heard a recording of, “The Strangest Secret in the world” and decided he was going to be a millionaire.

At the age of 28, some 35 years ago he achieved this. Over the years he multiplied his wealth, teaching others how to do the same, acquired all the things that are society’s model for success, a wife, two beautiful children, a big house

in a prestigious neighborhood, Porsche in the garage, Armani suits in the wardrobe and a pile of assets. Yet something was missing, he was still not happy.

Roy asked himself “What else is there?” which led him on a path of self discovery finding the true wealth inside.

Since that time, Roy has gone on to write the best selling book “How to turn $1 into $1 Million in seven years or less” and has taught many people how to create true wealth, peace and harmony in their lives, as well as financial freedom. His greatest reward is seeing people implementing what they’ve learnt, creating full, rich lives in all areas, and being all they can be.

Abundance in all areas is our absolute birthright.

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ocated adjacent to Christ Church Cathedral and within the city centre, Cathedral Park is the site of Newcastle’s first cemetery and the resting place of 3,300 of the city’s early residents. The park occupies a spectacular position which attracts more than 80,000 visitors each year.

Council recognised that the visitation and the stories waiting to be told present a wonderful opportunity to provide a showpiece for the city.

The Cathedral Park project is an important part of our overall plans to revitalise the city centre and will not

only help to preserve and protect a site of historical importance but will also provide a functional and modern public space for the community to enjoy.

The first stage of the project was completed in April and has delivered some outstanding results. Ten headstones have been reinstated to the site of burial along with the Hannell monument which was carefully re-carved by stonemasons Delic and Co. Although just the beginning of the revitalisation program, visitors can now experience a section of the cemetery as it was back in 1966.

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In my first column, I encouraged residents to have their say on future planning for Lake Macquarie by making a submission on the draft Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2013, which guides development across the City.

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Big Boys Newcastle: Call on the gutter professionals

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ecause we don’t see into our gutters, it’s easy to forget about the need to keep them clean and clear.

Bok Hattingh and the team at Big Boys Newcastle specialise in gutter cleaning, down pipes and cleaning roofs for residential, commercial, council, strata and nursing home properties.

Hattingh recommends having your gutters should be cleaned at least once a year. If you have trees nearby, he’d recommend your gutters are professional cleaned every six months.

Don’t let expensive and unnecessary repair bills be the first time you think about cleaning your gutters!

He also advises homeowners not to attempt their own cleaning of gutters.

“Around 80% of ladder accidents occur around the home,’’ Hattingh said.

The benefits of having your gutters professionally cleaned include: preventing water damage from overflowing gutters, prolonged life of gutters, clean water in water tanks and improving a home’s safety for the bushfire season.

Big Boys Newcastle vacuum all leaves, sludge, and mud out of gutters; vacuum down the down pipes and do not blow leaves into your garden Big Boys Newcastle can also lay new insulation and vacuum out dust from your roof space.

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Seniors Ansteys: New premises, same professional service

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ne local Iconic Newcastle Family Business has not only stood the test of time but have just moved into a bigger & better premise, expanding their already large range of healthcare products, helping the local community live more comfortably Ansteys Healthcare, established over 36

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Ansteys have been providing the public with daily living aids and various healthcare products to assist individuals live a more comfortable and longer life.

Such as: Bathroom Aids, Shower Chairs, Wheelchairs, Walking Frames, Bracing The move has allowed Ansteys the room they need to manage their extensive range of products and services. Ansteys pride themselves in delivering excellent customer service, advice and healthcare solutions to not just the aging population but also the wider community.

But they are more than just a retail store, offering a more personal caring service.

The new location brings with it more rooms for measuring and fitting of bracing, and surgical stockings and garments.

Working with Doctors, Physios, Occupational Therapist and other health professionals, Ansteys is your place for all your healthcare needs.

Ansteys Healthcare, a leaders in Sleep Apnoea treatment . Sleep Apnoea Ansteys involves repeated episodes of airway obstruction during sleep, due to relaxation of the tongue and airway-muscles. It is commonly associated with snoring and affects approximately 9% of population.

Ansteys experienced staff provide diagnosed sleep Apnoea patients with

options and support to help them get good quality sleep. One on one appointments provide a comfortable and informative environment for patients to receive some hands on solutions and trouble shooting, making the transition to the correct treatment as smooth as possible.

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FASHION FIXATION

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The secret to staying young may be a secret no longer

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efore you go out and spend a lot of money on the latest ‘age defying’ cosmetics, try something that might have a real effect. The University of California team says it has found the first evidence that a strict regime of exercise, diet and meditation can have such an effect. Going on a health kick reverses ageing at the cellular level, researchers say.

Experts say the study in Lancet Oncology is intriguing. The research looked at 35 men with prostate cancer. Those who changed their lifestyle had demonstrably younger cells in genetic terms.

The researchers saw visible cellular changes in the group of 10 men who switched to a healthy diet and stuck to a recommended timetable of exercise and stress-busting meditation and yoga. The changes related to protective caps at the end of our chromosomes, called telomeres. Their role is to safeguard the end of the chromosome and to prevent the loss of genetic information during cell division.

As we age and our cells divide, our telomeres get shorter - their structural integrity weakens, which can tell cells to stop dividing and die. The research suggests telomeres can be lengthened, given the right encouragement. They measured telomere length at the beginning of their study and again after five years.

Among the 10 men with low-risk prostate cancer who made comprehensive lifestyle changes, telomere length increased by an average of 10%. In comparison, length decreased by an average of 3% in the remaining 25 men who were not asked to make any lifestyle changes.

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

Tips to create an impression at the races

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longside catching up with friends, having a few drinks and betting on the horses, fashion is the most important and most talked about aspect of the Spring Carnival season.

Last weekend I was invited to celebrate a friend’s birthday at Rosehill Gardens for the ‘Golden Rose’ to kick off the spring racing season. The superb weather and electric atmosphere were a recipe for an awesome day, and it was just that.

When you took a look around the sea of colour, there were men in suits wearing ties in every colour possible and there were women in the most lovely summer dresses.

I chose to go for a simple outfit – a black top and a green, pink, blue and yellow floral skirt with my favourite strappy black heels and a moderately sized feathered flower fascinator, also in black, but I’ll admit picking my outfit wasn’t an easy choice.

Going to an event with such a large focus on fashion means that planning an outfit can be a little stressful; but if you have a basic knowledge of the spring racing trends and what not to do, getting ready can be simple.

When planning for a trip to the races, the most important guideline to remember is that the event is based around class – the races are expensive, classy days out so it is important to dress to the occasion.

Women should always dress modestly, keeping the dress or skirt close to the knee and covering up any cleavage, and men should wear dress-shoes and a tie with nice pants, a belt and suit jacket, if the weather is cool.

If you want to see a topic discussed, or have a question answered, email katherine.tweed@mediaview.com.au

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lood pressure is vitally important. It’s what keeps those life sustaining, oxygenated red blood cells circulating around our body. But too much blood pressure can result in a catastrophic outcome – just like a pressure cooker on high heat without an escape valve.

Hypertension has been designated by the World Health Organization (WHO) as one of the most serious risk factors for death worldwide; and it is estimated that about 30% of Australian adults have hypertension. Most of these people are receiving no treatment.

What makes hypertension so serious is that, well before the explosive heart attack or stroke occurs, there is underlying, sometimes irreparable damage done to the cardiovascular system, the kidneys and the brain. Also, hypertension, especially when combined with diabetes, significantly increases the risk of blindness.

If you do have hypertension, regular and long-term treatment with medication will most likely be necessary.

Understanding how these blood pressure medicines work is helpful; and your pharmacist can provide you with information which explains not only the benefits but also the occasional problems you may encounter.

Ask for the Blood Pressure fact card at one of the nearly 2,000 pharmacies around Australia providing the Pharmaceutical Society’s Self Care health information.

There are also cards on diabetes, weight and health, exercise and the heart, and staying a non-smoker.

For the location of the nearest pharmacy where you can pick up those Self Care fact cards, phone the Pharmaceutical Society on 1300 369 772 or log on to the website at www. psa.org.au and click on “Self Care” then “Find a Self Care Pharmacy”.

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Misunderstandings are likely in relationships over the next two weeks and if they are not handled with diplomacy breakups are likely. By considering your lover’s thoughts and ideas rather than just trying to bulldoze them into compliance you can sidestep most issues. Children are likely to be a cause of concern, perhaps one of your off spring is being bullied by an older child at school or elsewhere and needs your help to become more assertive.

GEMINI

may 22 to june 21

When it comes to family and property matters there will be a good deal of confusion and muddle. It’s important to bear this in mind, particularly if you’re buying a home or renovating. Make sure that you aren’t totally ruled by your heart or you could make a major mistake. Listen to your common sense as you are most certainly going to need it. Your mother might upset you but don’t react to this without first thinking things through.

CANCER

june 22 to july 22

The planets suggest that you’ll only damage your own prospects if you insist on sticking in a rut or with one train of thought. You must escape from the mental restrictions you have built around yourself. Among them are the bouts of jealousy or envy which eat you up inside, many of which are based on certain people who would like nothing more than to turn you against someone they want to get at.

LEO

july 23 to august 23

During the next fortnight you are going to have to put some serious thought into your finances. You need to be prepared for unexpected expenses; also it is important to double check all financial statements, invoices and credit card statements as hidden charges are likely. It is important that you have a conversation with your partner involving your possessions and earnings, this may be uncomfortable but it will also free you from confusion.

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Your home and family may begin to resemble a nest of ego maniacs and it will be necessary for you to take a cold but practical approach to certain decisions.

Which will mean confronting faults and difficult truths in yourself as well as others. This may bring you some moments of anxiety but, believe it or not, you will ultimately see your confidence flourishing.

If you are out and about try not to over indulge in alcohol, especially if driving!

libra

September 24 to OctOBER 23

Destiny or fate, whatever you like to call it, seems to have been sufficiently unkind lately to leave you wondering if you are the target of a campaign of dirty tricks.

But set aside such worries or suspicions as that imagination of yours is running away with you. Events will unfold into something remarkable, so all you basically need is some of that splendid patience and determination and you shouldn’t have any trouble whatsoever!

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 to NOVEMBER 22

Problems and difficulties are likely regarding certain friendships as some of the people in your life are going to be even more grumpy, stressed out and self absorbed than is usually the case. However, it is not up to you to resolve other people’s problems for them, therefore don’t allow yourself to become overly involved in their issues. It may be necessary for you to step back from the association and give them space.

SAGITTARIUS

november 23 to december 21

There could be some almighty blunders on the work front and it will certainly pay to double check everything you are working on so that if this should occur it will be the fault of other people rather than your good self.

In fact certain workmates, contacts and colleagues could be disgruntled and uncooperative and because of this the only way to fly is solo. You also need to be careful of making a rod for your own back by overloading your schedule.

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 22 to JANUARY 20

Delays and hold ups are likely with travel plans; the car may run out of petrol or break down at the most inconvenient time. The public transport you depend upon may suddenly disappear off the face of the earth and that flight you have booked may be held up indefinitely. To avoid confusion or frustration be certain to double check all arrangements. Also patience is going to be a dirty word, but be careful of turning into a dictator.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO february 19

Complications are likely with joint finances, loans, legal issues, insurance claims, payments and other arrangements.

However, you need to avoid getting into wrangles with bureaucrats, officials and other people no matter how strong your desire is to put them in their place, as this will only make a difficult situation worse.

You also need to be careful of breaking any laws especially speeding regulations as the police will have you in their sights.

PISCES

FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

You have to admit Pisces, you are not always the easiest person to deal with and right now you are determined to impose your ideas and thoughts on other people creating a stir both at home and at work, resulting in you being told that you are stubborn, short sighted and simply making trouble. Perhaps there could be some truth in what is being said, so be certain to look at the way you are dealing with other people and try not to over react.

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Science misses out

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any readers would agree with Liberal backbencher Dennis Jensen who described Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s decision not to appoint a Minister for Science in his first Ministry as being ‘deeply confusing’. It will be the first time since 1931 that there has not been a Minister appointed to oversee this area.

While the new government may argue that the move ensures that science remains a focus of the whole of Government, and is not compartmented into a single department, I believe the decision demonstrates a lack of understanding for a critical profession.

As Australia’s economy continues to advance, rightly or wrongly significantly less emphasis continues to be placed on the role of mining and manufacturing. In order to sustain the strength of these industries, and to grow new clean technologies, Australia’s future success will rely strongly on innovation and intelligence – the domain of the sciences.

Whilst a traditional leader in this field, Australia continues to slip globally as other nations strive to achieve. A key indicator of this is the number of Nobel Prizes awarded for science-related disciples per head of population; Australia is currently ranked 19th falling behind the Scandinavian nations, the UK, the US, Israel and even New Zealand. In order to remain competitive globally Australia must do better.

Prime Minister Abbott is right to argue that science should be part of every department, however without a strong voice in the ministry it is likely that the needs of this critical area will simply be ignored.

Declan Clausen is the 2013 Newcastle City Young Citizen of the Year.

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EDUCATION MATTERS

by David Roy

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Exam revision

s the holidays are upon us, for some students rather than being able to relax, they have to revise for exams in Term 4.

As the stress levels rise there are some key ways to approach revision to maximise it.

Where to study: Find somewhere that is comfortable, well lit, without distractions such as television or Facebook. Make sure you have all your texts and study materials.

How to study: There is no ‘right way’ to revise. Some people prefer to read notes, and others to make notes or diagrams. Most students use a mix of both. Write prompts, place key facts on post-it notes around the house or even record yourself reading notes to listen back to.

Make up a revision timetable and keep to that, including commitments, breaks and relaxation.

Assigning more time to subjects and topics you find difficult.

Plan in time off, including time for activities which can be done out in the fresh air. Take a five or 10 minute break every hour and do some stretching exercises, go for a short walk or make a drink Eat well, rest and take breaks. Revise often; try and do a little every day.

One of the most important things is to try past papers as the questions don’t change much each year.

You should try the same exam paper example several times.

Practise, practice, practice! Don’t panic; think about what you can achieve, not what you can’t.

Positive thinking is important!

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

kid TALK

by Renee Welsh

China’s one-child policy

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here is something about having a really crappy day at work and then looking up and seeing photos of my children smiling back at me. It instantly brightens my day, helps me refocus and get on with things.

I adore my children and it is really hard to comprehend what some children across the world must endure. Recently, Sunday Night on Channel 7 had a segment called Grandma Angel. It was the story of Linda Shum a retiree who found a new calling: helping China’s forgotten children.

We actually employ three Chinese staff members and suffer from foot in mouth. I keep forgetting about the one child policy that was implemented in 1979 and is still in force today and ask them if they have brothers or sisters.

Doh! Of course not!

What I had never considered was the social implications of the policy and the fact that when you only have one child that child must be perfect! This means that so many beautiful children be they female or disabled are discarded.

They are left on the street, or if lucky sent to an orphanage (that are clean but completely void of love). What kind of life is that for these innocent children?

Do you remember the recent story of the Chinese baby being flushed down the toilet and surviving? This was a completely desperate measure of a young mother who clearly has absolutely no one to speak to and no support.

Back to Grandma Angel, Linda now owns eight homes across China and is legally responsible for some 60-odd children. She loves them, cares for them and protects them.

What is more her husband Greg passed away from a stroke a number of years ago, right before their first home opened and Linda underwent a bilateral mastectomy after being diagnosed with breast cancer last year.

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etstar has started co-listing Port Stephens as a destination for its flights to Newcastle, with Virgin Australia set to follow next month in a move that reaffirms the growing status of Port Stephens, 2.5 hours north of Sydney, as a major destination for holidaymakers and business travellers across Australia.

Newcastle Airport - the second busiest airport in NSW and the 12th busiest in Australia - will soon see its terminal facilities expanded following a $11.1 million grant from the NSW Government.

The airport is located in the Port Stephens council region, just 25 minutes from the Port Stephens holiday centre of Nelson Bay but until this month, Jetstar’s direct flights from Melbourne, Brisbane and the Gold Coast to the region were listed only as ‘Newcastle’. The destination is now listed on Jetstar’s booking engine and flight map as ‘Newcastle- Port Stephens’.

Virgin Australia is expected to make a similar change for its direct flights to Newcastle-Port Stephens in October, 2013.

Destination Port Stephens Marketing Manager, Tars Bylhouwer, said the move

by Jetstar and Virgin followed years of liaison with the airlines and was a crucial, watershed change that would boost Port Stephens’ $400 million-plus visitor economy.

“This change in the destination listing may appear to be a small development but it elevates Port Stephens to the ranking of a major interstate holiday destination and reflects the airlines’ confidence

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f you are looking for a film that examines the human condition or tries to make sense of man’s place in this crazy universe, you’d probably want to give Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s latest outing a wide berth. If, on the other hand, you are after a film that his literally chock-a-block full of fantastic set pieces and heart-pounding action, then get your hands on this as soon as possible.

Johnson stars as construction company owner John Matthews whose estranged son, Jason, is arrested for drug trafficking.

Facing a lengthy prison sentence, Jason has nothing to offer to the powers that be to get out of his time.

Desperately, John convinces the DEA and the DA to allow him to go undercover and help make arrests big enough to free his son in return.

Sure it sounds implausible, but Johnson truly delivers in possibly his best role yet.

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hile it never lives up to their slice of indie-pop perfection, ‘Bakesale’, Sebadoh’s latest release and first in 14 years is a pretty darn fine album that is sure to win the band more fans.

While much of the sonic aesthetic on ‘Defend Yourself’ is what you would have come to expect from Lou Barlow and Co. – fuzzed-up power chords, weird tunings and lashings of lo-fi dynamics, there is little in this set to suggest that this is a band who as dated.

Standouts include the album opener ‘I Will’ – a track that starts out quite unassumingly before exploding into a driving rocker and the pop punk-esque rambler ‘State of Mine’.

While they still revel in a very lo-fi milieu (although this one is still more polished than ‘Bakesale’ or ‘Harmacy’) there is a very well pop sensibility in camp Sebadoh and this album showcases it extremely well.

Indie heaven.

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he Farrelley brothers (‘Dumb and Dumber’, ‘Me Myself and Irene’) have always had a direct line to this reviewer’s funny bone and this guffaw fest is an unabashed masterclass in how to generate a laugh.

Ben Stiller stars as the affable geek, Ted, who was going to go to prom with one of the most beautiful girls in school, Mary (Cameron Diaz).

Unfortunately, thanks to an unusual, highly embarrassing, and hilarious mishap, Ted’s prom plans go completely pear-shaped. Thirteen years later he realizes he is still in love with Mary, so he hires a private investigator (Matt Dillon) to track her down. That investigator discovers he too may be in love with Mary, so he gives Ted some false information to keep him away from her. But soon Ted finds himself back into Mary’s life, as we watch one funny scene after another.

Brilliant.

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repare your liver and put on your drinking hats & beer goggles because Finland’s alcohol fuelled folk metal sextet Korpiklaani are setting course for Australia. They are getting ready to party with our finest (or our worst?) this October on their very first visit to these shores.

With roots set deep in traditional Finnish folk music, Korpiklaani take said roots, turn them upside down and add a hearty helping of galloping metal which has placed them atop the rather burgeoning folk metal scene. With an extensive back catalogue including their latest release, 2012’s ‘Manala’ and years of extensive touring, the band have honed a vibrant and energetic live performance that has been seen the world over to critical acclaim at festivals such as Bloodstock Open Air and the prestigious Wacken Open Air.

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fter twenty years of serving up ironic, often self-effacing and always brilliantly crafted pop, indie, new wave, or whatever genre may take their fancy, no-one could accuse Regurgitator of painting themselves into a sonic corner.

Their latest album, the aptly titled ‘Dirty Pop Fantasy’ is no different. Lashings of garage pop-punk, new wave, and even the odd nod to the 80s power ballad and softer acoustic numbers, all melded into a surprisingly cohesive whole show that this is one band that, after eight albums, is still excited at the prospect of where they can take their music.

Bass player and vocalist Ben Ely told TE said that it was a conscious decision to traverse as many genres as possible on ‘Dirty Pop Fantasy’ and thus more time was spent in the writing process.

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their own but work as an album as well.”

The band decided to create this particular pop fantasy in the bustling, neon-soaked metropolis of Hong Kong and Ely said that the choice of location informed what ended up on the album immensely but, not for reasons you might think.

“We really did want to focus on the writing and while we were in Hong Kong we were staying in an apartment where we really couldn’t make all that much noise so a lot of the writing was done with just an acoustic guitar and a drum machine,” he said.

“I think this really helped in getting inside the structures of the song and made it easier to record them once we were in the studio.”

Regurgitator have always been a band that, despite putting time in on major labels, have existed slightly outside of the mainstream and never quite willing to tow the company line. Ely said the fact that the band had been able to exist for so long, despite their ‘upstartedness’, and now be labelled elder statesmen on indie rock, was a point of pride.

“We only started the band for our own personal enjoyment, we were never chasing any kind of stardom deal and we certainly were never interested in becoming part of the system,” he said.

“But that whole elder statesmen thing is quite nice, I guess. It is quite a compliment to have these young electro-pop punk kinds coming up to you and telling you how you’ve influenced their band.”

Since they hit the stratosphere with their genredefining debut album ‘Tu-Plang’, Regurgitator have owned pretty much every stage they’ve played on – a fact anyone who caught their blistering set at this year’s ‘Groovin’ The Moo’ set in Maitland can attest.

However, this current tour will be the last for the ‘Gurge for sometime with the band going on an indefinite hiatus for family reasons.

“Yeah, Quan [Yeomans, vocalist/guitarist] is expecting his first baby next year so we will be taking a fair bit of time out from the band which, I guess is even more reason to come check us out this time,” he said.

“Newcastle has always been great - it’s probably in the top three most enthusiastic crowds in Australia so I hope you guys turn it on for us.”

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ven if you only have scant knowledge of the fecund Aussie 80’s post-punk scene, you’d know that prolific multiinstrumentalist Hugo Race was quite the driving force.

Race was a founding member of Nick

Cave and the Bad Seeds – contributing heavily to their seminal albums ‘From Her to Eternity’ and ‘Kicking Against the Pricks’ – as well as seminal cult band The Wreckery.

Truly a citizen of the world, Race has toured internationally and collaborated in the studio with artists from Melbourne, Rome, Berlin, London, Bristol, Tuscon, Austin, Brussels, Warsaw, Bamako, Timbucty, Sicily, Paris, Naples, LA, New York, Sao Paolo and in Europe, Race is considered a contemporary musical legend.

Fresh from a highly-acclaimed European tour, Race will be taking his latest project, Hugo Race & Fatalists on the road to promote their latest offering ‘We Never Had Control’.

Following on from his latest solo album ‘No But It’s True’, Race will be showcasing tracks from both albums.

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Aside from being a no-fooling pop icon with more than 70 million albums sold, his star has risen even further here in Australia after taking up judge duties on ‘The Voice’.

Martin recently delighted soldout audiences and critics with an extensive stadium tour and promised to do the same for his myriad Aussie fans.

Catch Ricky Martin at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre on Thursday, October 3.

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fter exploring slicker production techniques on his last album ‘Soho Strays’ Canadian, now adopted Aussie bluesman Wolf Mail decided to go back to basics for his latest album ‘Above the Influence’ and the results are astounding.

Mail will be in Newcastle next month as part of an extensive 20-date national tour which kicked off this month.

“We’re actually right in the thick of it right now – the new album seems to be getting a very good reception which is fantastic,’ Mail told TE. The Montreal-born, California-raised Blues-rocker has arrived at a blues guitar style all his own, sparked initially by idol Elmore James and polished on thousands of stages in more than twenty countries during a nomadic career spanning 27 years.

Mail said that the main focus of the album was to bring everything back to its roots – creating as much of a live feel in the studio as possible and relying on very few overdubs.

“This album was all about trying to get back to the rawness of the blues – I

found that my last album [Soho Strays’] was maybe a little bit too polished and produced. ‘Above the Influence’ was more about getting back to the roots.”

Given that he is perhaps more at home on the road than off, it should come as no surprise that the new batch of songs were well worn in by the time it came time to record.

“For me, it’s all about taking the new songs out and playing them as much as possible on the road so we went on a tour of Europe last year and then headed into a studio in the Netherlands to record it,” he said.

“While this kind of music really does need to be spontaneous in order for it to truly work, knowing the songs really well going into recording is a definite advantage because then you are able to experiment with the structures a bit more.”

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CANTON BEACH SPORTS CLUB: Friday, Red Sweat.

CARDIFF RSL: Friday, KDL; Saturday, Kristen Lane Band.

CATHO PUB: Sunday, Sons of Mercury.

CAVES BEACHSIDE HOTEL: Friday, Redline; Saturday, John Larder.

CENTRAL HOTEL, Stroud: Sunday, Izzy and Leeroy.

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GEORGE TAVERN: Saturday, Affinty; Sunday, Troy.

GOSFORD RSL: Friday, Red Alert Duo; Saturday, Radio Bandits; Sunday, Jennie Marie Lang.

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GRAND JUNCTION HOTEL: Thursday, Two Rivers Blues; Friday, Raised By Eagles; Sunday, Gleny Rae Virus.

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GWANDALAN BOWLING CLUB: Friday, Ryde Duo. HALEKULANI BOWLING CLUB: Saturday, Malihini’s Traffic Light Party.

HAMILTON STATION HOTEL: Wednesday, Huskarl, Luna Villa, Garth Prentice Band; Thursday, Madhouse DJs; Friday, Taken By Force, Bomb Threat, Resistant, Blindside, Alighnments; Saturday, Karaoke, Punk Show; Sunday, Ben David, Dan Cribb, Jen Buxton.

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KOTARA BOWLING CLUB: Friday, Bandoke; Saturday, Reg Sinclair; Sunday, Johnny Noble.

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The band were also kind enough to give a young up and comer a run on the album as well – a burgeoning young talent who lends his blues harp skills to two tracks on the album. Jack Thompson who, at 72 made his first foray into recording with the Round Mountain Girls.

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WINDSOR CASTLE HOTEL: Friday, Daniel Arvidson; Saturday, OMG Duo. WYONG BOWLING CLUB: Friday, John Noble.

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ROYAL INN, Waratah: Wednesday, Karaoke; Saturday, Redline.

RUTHERFORD HOTEL: Saturday, HR Duo. SALAMANDER SHORES: Friday, Mardy Leith.

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SEVEN SEAS: Wednesday, Sound Search; Thursday, Jam Nigfhts; Friday, John Larder; Saturday, Allon.

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SHORTLAND HOTEL: Friday, Katrina Burgoyne.

SINGLETON DIGGERS, Alroy Park: Friday, NRL. SINGLETON DIGGERS, York Street: Saturday, Pete Gelzinnis.

SOLDIERS POINT BOWLING CLUB: Friday, Paul Watters; Saturday, The Cruisers.

STOCKTON BOWLING CLUB: Saturday, Entertainment.

STOCKTON RSL: Sunday, Live Entertainment.

SWANSEA HOTEL: Friday, Troy.

SWANSEA RSL CLUB: Saturday, Earthbound.

SWANSEA WORKERS CLUB: Saturday, Mardmax.

SYDNEY JUNCTION HOTEL: Thursday, Open Mic; Friday, Drag for Tips; Saturday, Traffic Light Party.

TEA GARDENS HOTEL: Saturday, Darren.

TELARAH BOWLING CLUB: Friday, Nose Stress; Saturday, Free Juke Box. TILLIGERRY RSL CLUB: Friday, Jumpin Jukebox; Saturday, Darren Gould.

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TORONTO HOTEL: Saturday, D’Lish.

TORONTO WORKERS CLUB: Friday, Adam and the Talents; Saturday, Cupcakes and Cocktails.

TORONTO YACHT CLUB: Friday, Just Jace; Saturday, Soul Station.

TOWN HALL HOTEL, Waratah: Thursday, Karaoke; Saturday, Karaoke.

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WALLARAH BAY REC CLUB: Friday, Shawn Lidster; Saturday, Akinga Megastars Show.

WALLSEND DIGGERS CLUB: Friday, Fake Four; Saturday, Deviation.

WANGI DISTRICT WORKERS CLUB: Friday, Karaoke; Saturday, Jus Gordon.

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LAKESIDE VILLAGE TAVERN: Friday, The Andy Show; Saturday, Grand Theft Audio.

LASS O’GOWRIE HOTEL: Wednesday, Bunker, Nic Cassey; Thursday, Creative Creatures Open Mic Night; Friday, Strangers With Candy, Fox Control.

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MAYFIELD HOTEL: Thursday, Karaoke; Friday, Step Back.

METROPOLITAN HOTEL: Friday, Mick Jones.

MJ FINNEGANS: Friday, DJs; Saturday, DJs. NAG’S HEAD HOTEL: Saturday, Twinsanity.

NELSON BAY BOWLING CLUB: Friday, Blue Suede Rockers.

NELSON BAY DIGGERS THE LOUNGE: Friday, Trio Royale; Saturday, Coastal Craze; Sunday, Pete Hibbert.

NEWCASTLE PANTHERS: Saturday, DJs. NORTHERN STAR HOTEL: Friday, Jam Jar. NORTHUMBERLAND HOTEL: Friday, Jim Overend.

OCEAN BEACH HOTEL: Friday, Gareth Hudson; Saturday, Karaoke.

OLD PUB, Woy Woy: Saturday, Angel Gear.

ORANA HOTEL: Friday, Shivoo; Saturday, The Mighty Kingsnakes; Sunday, Scott Davy.

PEDENS, Cessnock: Friday, Twitcho.

PIPPI’S AT THE POINT: Friday, Pete G, Freetones Duo; Saturday, Pickin Keys; Sunday, Twinsanity.

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POTTERS BREWERY: Friday, Pistol Pete.

PRINCE OF WALES: Friday, Jesse Vee; Saturday, Kylie Jane; Sunday, Damien.

QUEENS WHARF BREWERY: Saturday, Janey’s Alibi Duo; Sunday, Overload.

RACECOURSE HOTEL: Friday, Karen O’Shea; Saturday, Steve Werren.

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REGAL HUNTER HOTEL: Saturday, James Paul.

ROYAL CROWN, Dudley: Saturday, Karaoke.

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After taking a seat, my dining partner and I were greeted by some friendly wait staff who, refreshingly, had a thorough working knowledge of the menu, the nightly specials and the extensive beverage list.

After a quick peruse of the conciseyet-eclectic menu, we decided on the bruschetta to start which proved to be the perfect way to warm up our taste buds. Large enough for two to share, two healthy slices of thick-cut sourdough arrived, piled high with fresh tomato, red onion and feta and drizzled with olive oil and balsamic. This zesty and super fresh dish was a delight.

Moving on to mains, I decided on the salt and pepper squid. Perhaps best described as a souped-up version of the pub classic, the Café de Beaumont interpretation took the dish to a whole new level. Marinated in kiwi fruit, the perfectly seasoned squid was cooked to beautifully with no hint of chewiness to be found. A creamy and subtle wasabi aioli really made the dish sing and its gentle kick highlighted the salt and pepper in the quid. The addition of a bright, fresh and crisp salad was just the thing needed to complete the dish. On face value, this was quite a simple main, but the way each flavour balanced out perfectly and played off each other rather than competing is what made it stand out.

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ith all of the pratfalls, hot-aired filibustering and general silliness of the Australian Federal Election still fresh in our minds, it seems like the perfect time for the Sydney Theatre Company’s hilarious Wharf Revue to cut their usual satirical swathe through the Aussie political landscape.

Their latest show, ‘Whoops’ is heading to the Civic Theatre and star, director and ex-pat Novocastrian Jonathan Biggins told TE this could be perhaps the biggest show yet.

“Some of the shows that we have done in the past have perhaps not sat as well as they could have in large venues like the Civic, but this one it quite a large show – it’s probably the densest we’ve ever done so it should work wonderfully at the Civic,” he said.

Biggins added that there was certainly no shortage of satirical fodder on the hustings, on both sides of the spectrum, this time around.

“We kicked off the show three days before the election, but you didn’t really have to be Nostrodamus to figure out the outcome,” he said.

“The Wharf Revue is that it is the theatre of the absurd and that’s exactly what this election was - I

mean, you have Tony Abbott, a man who had been previously declared unelectable, bludgeoning his way to the top job and then you’ve got the likes of Sophie Mirabella who, unfortunately for us, but fortunately for everyone else, lost her seat and Clive Palmer – plenty of fodder to be had.

“Also, this time more than any other elections, the media coverage was just nonsensical and very ripe for lampooning.”

A comedic bane in the lives of pollies and popculture denizens for more then a decade now, the Wharf Revue crew (Biggins, Drew Forsythe, Phillip Scott, with Amanda Bishop, Simon Burke and Andrew Worboys joining the 2013 incarnation) have become a bit of an institution on the Sydney theatre scene not least for their boisterous and brilliant songs, such as a knee-slapping duet with Clive Palmer and Gina Reinhart (just seeing Drew Forsythe as the much-maligned female mining magnate is surely worth the price of admission alone.

“We also have a wonderful Wizard of Oz number where the ALP are searching for a brain, a heart and some nerve as well as some stuff on the Arab Spring uprising – it’s definitely going to be quite a hoot.”

Catch the Wharf Revue’s ‘Whoops’ at the Civic Theatre on Friday, September 27 and Saturday, September 28.

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These guys continue to flip the script of what Aussie hip-hop is supposed to be about with their latest single ‘Smiles Don’t Lie’ from their upcoming, as-yet-untitled third album.

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hile the name Lester the Fierce may conjure up images of a curmudgeonly troll underneath a bridge or a vanquished giant from a fairytale, the truth couldn’t be further removed.

In fact, Lester the Fierce is the moniker of the beguiling Melbourne singer-songwriter Anita Lester who has just released her brooding and deeply personal debut EP ‘Summer Deluge’ Lester, who is currently in the middle of a national tour with Ngaiire, told TE that she was overjoyed with the prospect of touring.

“On this tour, half of it will be with a full band and half will be just me solo so it has been really good for me to mix up the dynamics a little bit.”

After just a scant listen to the EP, it becomes obvious that Lester is set to stand apart from the glut of female indie singer songwriters – largely for a well-honed knack for intricate yet subtle arrangements and a lyrical turn of phrase that bristles with raw emotion and honesty.

Citing the likes of Leonard Cohen, and the beat poets Lester said that the EP traverses much musical ground over its five tracks.

“Musically, I specifically wanted to try a couple of different things as kind of a calling card of what I can do so there’s

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some tinges of country/folk with maybe a bit of Beck thrown in and even a little bit of 90s grunge,” she said.

Given the highly personal nature of Lester’s songs, she said that it can be sometimes difficult, but always rewarding to perform them live.

“There are still a couple of songs on there that I have trouble singing in front of people,” she said.

“That said, it is a totally cathartic process for me and actually, before I get onstage I find that I really need to get into that particular zone because if I’m not totally present in the moment I find myself thinking “oh God, there are all these people watching me sing” and I am taken out of the moment, so I find it’s best to do bit of meditating before I go on to really get myself prepared because, audiences know when things are forced and insincere.”

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t’s pretty much a given that the sartorial splendour and revved up sound of rockabilly has always had a great home here in Newcastle. To ram that point home, the good folks at the Wicko are putting on another one of their monthly Rockabilly Riots this weekend.

Just check out this line-up – you’ve got local rockabilly icons Pat Capocci, Dave Rumbler and the Matadors and the Two Timin’ Playboys will be joining forces with Melbourne’s Coral Lee and the Silver Scream and Canberra’s Little Mac and the Monster Men in their inaugural Newcastle performance.

Ex-pat Maitland rocker Capocci told TE that any opportunity to play the Wicko is always a welcome one, but the quality of this bill made it even more attractive.

“It is a really quality line-up with some of the biggest now bands in the Aussie rockabilly scene t day,” he said.

“I mean, Coral Lee is just an amazing guitarist and Little Mac and the Monster Men are just phenomenal as well so it will definitely be a great show.”

When it comes to camp Capocci, things are definitely on the up and up as well.

“Yeah, well since the last time we spoke, we’ve done two trips to Europe and everything seems to be growing really well over there – people are actually singing along to the songs,” he said Things seem to be happening Stateside for Capocci with talks with a US label keen to get the Capocci sound into as many ears as possible, currently on the table.

“Yeah we’re really looking forward to heading over to Vegas – we’ve never been over there before so it should be pretty wild.”

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The community was well received with first home homebuyers, young families with children, retirees and investors, all eager to grab a spot at this picturesque estate set among natural wetlands, close to lakes, beaches, national parks and all a short drive from major shopping outlets.

With a range of cycle and walking paths around the beautifully designed streetscapes as well as a number of ideal swimming locations, Woongarrah Waters lets residents enjoy everything that the outdoors has to offer.

Other great Allam communities include Kalina The Ponds, Talana Rise Edmondson Park, Fairway Drive Kellyville, Tatton Park Kellyville, Skybrook Middleton Grange, and Redford Place Prairiewood.

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uilt on a 690-square-metre block, this single level brick and tile house is located in a whisper-quiet side street.

The house has four bedrooms and there is an ensuite in the master bedroom. There is also a tiled formal lounge and dining room, a tiled second meals area and family room, reverse-cycle airconditioning and

a kitchen with gas cooking, a walk-in pantry and dishwasher. The property has an undercover entertainment area, a wide 23-metre frontage and a level and fullyfenced backyard.

For more information, phone listing agent Troy Duncan at First National Lake Macquarie on 4950 8555.

Inspect: By appointment.

s property markets across the country become more balanced, and spring is off to a good start, both buyers and sellers are set to be winners if they follow some simple rules of engagement says First National Real Estate Lake Macquarie Principal, Troy Duncan.

“The latest industry figures show the number of homes for sale is now more aligned with buyer demand, creating a balanced market in most states of Australia,” Troy said.

“Naturally, for those wanting to sell a home or purchase one, they will still be seeking the best deal they can get.

“While a balanced market heralds good news for sellers, as competition increases somewhat amongst home buyers, it also means there is less room to negotiate on price.”

Troy says this increased competition means information becomes king in the negotiation process.

“Home buyers need to arm themselves with as much research and information as they can, so they are fully informed of local trends and similar property sales in the areas where they want to buy,” Troy said.

“It’s also advantageous to get advice from their local real estate agent, especially

one they feel comfortable with and trust.

“We are there to help our clients achieve the best possible outcome, whether they are buying or selling a home.”

Troy advises that home buyers should also set themselves a clear budget, secure conditional pre-approval financing and monitor wider market intelligence.

“Combining these factors will keep them ahead of competing buyers by giving them the confidence to act decisively when they find the home of their dreams,” Troy said.

For sellers, Troy says the key is meeting market expectations by setting realistic prices.

“Too often, sellers see headlines about rising prices but don’t take account of what the local market is doing. They then set a price way above what buyers will pay, which only serves to frighten them away,” Troy said.

“While supply is still relatively short, and will continue to be so for some time, there is still strong competition for quality properties that come onto the market.”

Troy says the best advice for home sellers is to secure the services of a reputable, trustworthy real estate agent who will guide them through the process, including what price to set and how best to prepare their property for sale.

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Ms Woodley added losing focus while behind the wheel, even if it’s only for a split second, may cause a driver to have a collision and endanger the lives of others on the road.

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RMA Insurance is calling for NSW drivers to focus on the road while driving, with one in four (27 per cent) still using their mobile phone while at the wheel.

The survey of 500 NSW drivers also revealed that 91 per cent are texting and reading emails; 50 per cent are updating their Facebook status or tweeting; 22 per cent are posting photos in Instagram; 50 per cent are playing games; and 76 per cent are taking photos.

NRMA Insurance spokesperson Tracy Woodley said the results are concerning as drivers are still ignoring safety warnings.

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DOLLAR DA ZZLERS HyuNdAi ElANtrA

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ONly 110,000kms

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MANUAL GLS LIFT BACK. LOW KILOMETRES. 2014 REGISTRATION. SERVICED. AIRCOND, P/STEER, ALLOY WHEELS. WAS $4,990 NOW XTD 189

MECHANICALLY INSPECTED, FEB 2014 REGO, AS NEW TYRES, AIRCOND, P/STEER, CD/RADIO. GREAT LITTLE CAR! WAS $3,990 NOW VRJ 462

MitSuBiSHi PAjErO

MitSuBiSHi 380

$3,790

MANUAL GLS, 4X4, 7 SEATER, AIRCOND, P/WINDOWS, CRUISE, CD/RADIO, WINDOW TINTING, 12 MONTH WARRANTY INCLUDED. ARH 29T WAS $6,990 NOW

AUTO, P/STEER, CLIMATE AIRCON, ALLOY WHEELS, CRUISE, TRACTION CNTRL, ABS, REVERSE SONAR & FULLY WARRANTED. BL80WJ WAS $6,990 NOW

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$5,790

dVd PlAyEr BA CLASSIC, AUTO, AIRCON, P/STEER, CRUISE, ALLOYS, P/WINDOWS, T-BAR. AQS 43N WAS $7,990 NOW

MANUAL 5 DOOR HATCH, REDUCED TO SELL INC. 6MTHS REGISTRATION. COMPLEMENTARY WARRANTY TO 175,000KMS OR 3YRS. BV 19 LF WAS $7,990 NOW

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MANUAL 1.5LTR HATCH, EXCELLENT CONDITION, LOW KM, AIRCON, P/STEER, P/WINDOWS BW 41 UY WAS $7,990 NOW

V240 2010 CAB CHASSIS, BALANCE NEW CAR WARRANTY, AIRCOND, P-STEER, NEW TYRES, P-WINDOWS, C-LOCK BU 89 RA WAS $9,990 NOW

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$7,790

TOP OF THE RANGE ALL ROUNDER SUV. LONG REGO, GOOD TYRES, WORKSHOP INSPECTED. SERVICE HISTORY. CLEAN & TIDY. BM39JY WAS $8,990 NOW

$7,790

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ubaru’s Model Year 2014 Outback sports utility vehicle (SUV) is adding rugged and aggressive styling cues that underline its impressive All-Wheel Drive ability.

Widely regarded as the original crossover wagon, when launched in 1996, Outback is a firm favourite in the Subaru recreational range.

It offers genuine dirt road credentials and superior handling, combined with refined passenger car comfort - with the added insurance of an independent five-star occupant safety rating.

The muscular new MY14 Outback styling upgrades include: •Roof rails with integrated cross bars •Side sills and cladding •Wheel arch guards •Front and rear under body guard protectors •Front mud flaps •Dark grey front grille •Dark grey alloy wheels •Sporty headlights with black background

QUALITY SMALL CAR. ECONOMICAL, LOW KILOMETRES, WORKSHOP TESTED & FULLY WARRANTED. AIRCOND, P/STEER, C/LOCK, ALLOY WHEELS. AWY 78B WAS $8,990 NOW

Despite adding over $2500 of additional value, the MY14 Outback Manufacturer’s List Price only increases by $500 on each variant.

Subaru Australia Managing Director, Nick Senior, said: “We’ve had a lot of customer feedback suggesting owners would like a slightly tougher-looking Outback with greater body protection, which is especially useful on rural roads where this wagon rates highly.

“These MY14 upgrades deliver on both fronts and will help maintain Outback’s profile as one of the most versatile and capable wagons on Australian roads.

“The introduction of the diesel auto variant earlier this year combined with these latest changes highlights our long-term commitment to refining and enhancing our cars with the passing of each model year, in line with our All 4 the Driver customer promise.”

The styling upgrades are standard on all Outback models.

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$6,790

the extras including cruise control, power windows, power steer, dual zone climate control air cond.

BBG 66W $24,990

BMW 118i 6 speed auto, 5 door hatch, dynamic stability control, 16” alloys, power windows and mirrors.

BEZ 66G $19,990

BMW 320i 6 speed auto, cruise control, 15” alloys, multi function steering wheel, dual zone climate control air cond

CDY 61U $P.O.A.

$7,790 3 TO CHOOSE FROM

HyuNdAi GEtZ SX 2016 FACtOry WArrANty

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AS NEW CONDITION, ONLY 40,000KMS. 1.6LT ECONOMY, MANUAL. VERY LOW RUNNING COSTS & OUR VERY SHARP PRICE. CDA 07P WAS $8,990 NOW

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$7,790

windows, power steer, 16” alloys, many other extras.

Lexus LS430 5 speed auto, power window, power steer, leather upholstery, alloy wheels.

Commodore SS Ute

Holden Astra Convertible

Jeep Grand Cherokee 2005

Jeep Cherokee Patriot Sport 6 speed manual, 17” alloys,

SAAB 93 Cruise control, power

AUTO, V6, ALL THE EXTRAS - SAT NAV, SUNROOF, LEATHER, CLIMATE AIRCON, P/WINDOWS,ABS, ALLOY WHEELS, FOG LIGHTS. YWP756 WAS $7,990 NOW

CNM 59H $14,990

SK202 $19,990

8 cylinder, 6 speed manual, only 13,000km, body kit, air cond.

COM93N $26,990

$7,790

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3yrs to 175,000km Warranty

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AUTOMATIC PEOPLE MOVER, VERY GOOD CONDITION. DRIVES GREAT. SERVICE HISTORY. AIRCOND, P/STEER, ALLOY WHEELS, TINTED WINDOWS. BN 10 ZD WAS $9,990 NOW

$8,790

MANUAL 2.0LTR AWD, TRAVELLED 118,00KMS, 2014 REGO, GREAT TO DRIVE, AIRCOND, P/STEER, P/ WINDOWS, CRUISE, ALLOYS, ABS, FOG LIGHTS. BMS 71T WAS $11,990 NOW

$9,790

2002 model, auto, power soft-top, only 111000kms

AL579H

$9,990

model, roof racks, power steer, sun roof, tow bar, only 94000km

CJX31J

$24,990

dual airbags.

BEU33B $16,990

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ONSitE FiNANCE - 7 dAyS A WEEK to view our full selection go to www.broadmeadowmotors.com.au

Offers expire tuesday 1/10/13 lMd 14626

2A Belford St Broadmeadow (opp. fire station)

Ph 4023 3013 or 0466 909 711

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No sleep for these athletes 24-hour race around Lake Macquarie tests the mettle of all competitors

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tamina, endurance and an ability to stay awake proved to be the saving grace of a Newcastle pair who took out third place in the Kathmandu 24 Hour Race, held around Lake Macquarie on the weekend.

Adamstown’s Nathan Archer and Merewether’s Lindsey Collison navigated, cycled, trekked, ran and kayaked their way during the challenge, which saw them traverse from Budgewoi to Swansea, and in to Dora Creek. There were no breaks in the 24 hour period, with the teams needing to record the shortest time while still making it to all the checkpoints.

“We were actually beaten by a lot of people,” Mr Archer said.

“But other teams received penalties for missing checkpoints, which boosted us up the leaderboard.”

Nobody knew the course before the race began and had to complete the 110km after receiving a map at the start line.

This was Mr Archer’s second year competing in the race, and he plans to do it again next year.

“It gets you out and about, and you see a lot of the local area that you don’t normally get to see.”

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Horn and Bateman started brilliantly leading 9/1 after 7 ends before King & Pietraszek recovered to only trail by 2 shots 13/11 after 13 ends. A 3 on the 19th end sealed the win for the Nelson Bay boys.

Raymond Terrace last Thursday won its inaugural $50,000 National 5-A-Side Challenge played on the Gold Coast at Club Helensvale.

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Alder Park Bowling Club will next Sunday host the opening rounds of the 2013 Newcastle District Champion of Club Champions Fours Championship.

2010 titleholders the Wallsend trio of Phillip Williams, John Hedley & Ken Baldock have a new second in David Holmes (Wallsend).

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Jarryd Hayne’s mercurial run of form took Parramatta to the 2009 decider from eighth, with most sides finding the task beyond them in winning three successive knockout matches.

Despite not being considered a serious premiership threat by the majority of league pundits, Newcastle have been quite consistent this year, only being out of the top eight for three rounds in the middle of the season and are peaking at the right time.

The Knights appeared to escape the thrilling win over the Storm relatively injury-free, with halfback Tyrone Roberts hoping to be cleared of damage to his knee after slipping awkwardly late in the match.

The Roosters present a different challenge to the Storm, with their class players spread more widely across the field than Melbourne’s “Big Three” of Cameron Smith, Billy Slater and Cooper Cronk. Although the match is being played at the Roosters’ home ground, there is every chance of the Knights having at least equal representation in crowd numbers.

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