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Mixed bag Budget

Not everyone is pleased with record spending for Newcastle

Hospital excels Belmont Hospital is leading the charge for shorter waiting times across the Hunter region by consistently surpassing national emergency access targets (NEAT) throughout 2013.

The target is designed to see 90 per cent of all patients who present to the emergency department (ED) leave discharged, admitted to hospital or transferred to another hospital for treatment within four hours by 2015.

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Newcastle Art Gallery supporter, Linda Drummond, says she is not giving up the fight for State funding

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upporters of the Newcastle Art Gallery are refusing to give up their fight for funding for the redevelopment of the gallery, despite there being no mention of the $7 million needed from the State Government in last week’s 2013/2014 State budget.

With no funds earmarked for the

project, the last hope for the gallery’s redevelopment lies in the Royalties for Regions grants program.

Linda Drummond, who heads up the ‘I support the Newcastle Art Gallery Redevelopment’ Facebook page and ‘NAG Supporters’ Twitter account, urged the community to email Newcastle MP, Tim Owen, to show their support .

“I’ve already emailed Tim Owen... just to ask what we should do.

“As State Member, he should be

directing people in ways that they can help out,” Ms Drummond said.

“It’s not time for him to step back, it’s time for him to step up again and get more involved.

Gallery Chairman, Robert Henderson, was far less optimistic, believing the Gallery would be forced to return $7 million in Commonwealth funds.

“That would be unprecedented in NSW and certainly affect the city’s chances for future grants – we’d be a

laughing stock,” Dr Henderson said.

“To have the opportunity for a cultural precinct with the university coming into town then to...give the money back, is a disgrace.”

Mr Owen said the Government is “committing huge sums to the revitalisation of Newcastle” and that “other areas around the State may see that $7 million prioritised for them on roads, schools or hospitals.”

Turn to page 3 for more State Budget coverage.

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Winter sleepout a real eye-opener

s business leaders from around the Hunter prepared to sleep out in the cold last Thursday evening as part of the inaugural St Vincent de Paul Hunter Region CEO Sleepout, I found myself feeling sorry for them.

“They’ll be so cold!” I said to a work acquaintance. “They’ll freeze!”.

My mind may have been clouded – numbed by the cold perhaps – by the recent drop in temperature, as at the time I was pondering the fact that winter seemed to have kicked into another gear.

It was then I realised my sympathy was somewhat misplaced.

Without wanting to take anything away from the 20-plus CEOs who took part in the event – including Knights CEO Matt Gidley, Newcastle Airport CEO Paul Hughes, Hunter Business Chamber CEO Kristen Keegan and the Hunter Valley Training Company CEO Sharon Smith (pictured) – my attention and my sympathies would better extend to those in the community who have to ‘sleep rough’ some, or every night.

The statistics are grim, particularly for our youth.

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Fifty-six per cent of the State’s homeless population is under the age of 35.

And in the eight months between July 2012 and March this year, the St Vincent de Paul Hunter branch has come to the aid of 377 homeless people in the Lower Hunter, 238 in Newcastle and 126 in Lake Macquarie.

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more so by the fact that the cold weather has only just begun.

*** With the news earlier this week that Nelson Mandela’s condition is deteriorating, I’ve been following the outpouring of emotion coming out of South Africa at the prospect of losing the man who brought democracy to that country and began the healing process after Apartheid, as well as the trepidation being expressed about what will happen after Mandela’s passing.

What’s surprised me is the fact that Mandela’s condition is being discussed in places I hadn’t expected – at social functions over the weekend, at work, and I’ve seen plenty of updates appearing on my Facebook and twitter feeds.

While you can’t draw a comparison between Mandela, an historical giant and beloved figure, and the current leaders of this country, it did strike me how differently we are thinking and talking about each.

Leadership with conviction and for the greater good – certainly something to mull over this week and for the foreseeable future.

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Woodrising Woodrising Neighbourhood Centre Open Day: Drop in anytime and bring your family, friends and neighbours for lots of fun, food and freebies. 80 Hayden Brook Road, Woodrising / Tuesday 18 June / 10am - 3pm Booragul Opening event: Come along and join guests from the exhibition at the opening of ‘Made In China, Australia’ and ‘‘William Yang: Australia Now’. Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery / Saturday 22 June / 2-5pm / free Toronto The Complete History of Superman: Come along for an entertaining and informative talk with our guest speaker on the story of Superman – from comics to movies.

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Speers Point Lake Macquarie Farmers Markets: Grab fresh, local produce and admire arts and craft by talented locals.

Enjoy the beautiful surrounds of the lake and Speers Point Park at the same time. Next market: Saturday 28 June / 8am – 1pm / Speers Point Park Belmont Gala Dinner - Lake Macquarie Business Excellence Awards: celebrate excellence in business in the City of Lake Macquarie with a three course meal and entertainment by local band, Rubicon. Belmont 16 Footer Sailing Club / Saturday 20 July / arrive at 6pm for a 7pm start / RSVP: Fri 5 July 2013 / more information at www. lmbea.com.au/gala-dinnerinvitation/.aspx

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Business community backs plans to privatise the Port of Newcastle Amelia Parrott

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he State Government has announced plans to investigate the privatisation of the Newcastle Port as a means of funding a new light rail link between Wickham and Newcastle.

The announcement is part of the O’Farrell Government’s 2013/2014 State Budget that was handed down last Tuesday.

As part of the announcement, the NSW Government will immediately proceed with a scoping study to determine whether the Newcastle Port will follow in the path of Port Kembla and Port Botany and be offered on a 99-year lease.

NSW treasurer, Mike Baird, said if the transaction is successful, $340 million of the estimated $700-million deal would go towards the revitalisation of the CBD, including the new light rail link.

“The proposed new light rail option between Wickham and Newcastle is potentially only the beginning of a light rail system for Newcastle and the region,” he said. “$10 million will be allocated to explore the potential for this link to be the basis for light rail linking the CBD with surrounding suburbs, beaches and the broader Hunter region.”

The announcement was met with support from the business community.

Hunter Business Chamber president, Richard Anicich, said that Chamber had long argued for the preservation of the

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Cr Tim Crakanthorp with State Opposition Leader, John Robertson, at Newcastle Port Corporation’s new pilot station earlier this month

existing rail corridor for the use of light rail.

“This is about rejuvenating Newcastle, providing a more effective transport system in and around the city and opening access to the harbour,” he said.

State Opposition Leader, John Robertson, slammed the decision to privatise the port in his budget reply speech last Thursday.

“This Government is removing the world’s largest coal port and a key employer in the Hunter from public hands, to fund a light rail they should have promised to build anyway,” he said.

“We have no costings, no detail – only confirmation the port is being sold off and legislation that has been rammed through

the parliament. “This is an appalling strategy to effectively force Novocastrians to accept the sale of their port and loss of local jobs.

“And let’s not forget most of the Port sale money is actually bound for Sydney.”

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PM a ‘miracle’: Grierson farewells Parliament

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ederal Member for Newcastle, Sharon Grierson, bid farewell to Canberra after 12 years as a backbencher, delivering her valedictory speech last Wednesday.

In the speech, Ms Grierson was full of praise for Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, calling her a “miracle.”

“Colleagues said to me last week, ‘It’s a bit of a miracle that we are still here,’” she said. “Yes, it is, and it is a Julia Gillard miracle. Thank you, Prime Minister, for your unswerving leadership and your determination to

steer us through this hung parliament – a task no other member of this caucus could have achieved.”

Ms Grierson also used her address to congratulate the PM for her handling of so-called gender-based criticism.

“Thank you for the courage and dignity you have shown in the face of relentless attacks...”

Ms Grierson reflected on high points of her time representing Newcastle, including the establishment of the CSIRO Energy Technology headquarters in Mayfield West and the upcoming launch of DisabilityCare Australia.

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The eight-week challenge will see local police, fire-fighters, paramedics, emergency response workers and volunteers face off to see who can give more, whilst encouraging the wider community to give along the way.

Sergeant Kellie Peters was one of 18 officers from Lake Macquarie LAC who put up their hand to donate.

She said the group’s aim was to raise awareness about the importance of donating blood.

“It’s just the right thing to do,” she said.

“When you don’t need 500mL, it only takes an hour out of your day and whether you have a rare blood type or a more common one, it’s needed and it’s so important for people donate.”

Australian Red Cross Blood Service spokesperson, Jemma Falkenmire, said giving blood saves lives.

“Every donation helps save three lives,” she said.

“With one in three Australians needing blood in their lifetime, there’s every chance the lives saved could one day be yours or that of a close friend or family member.

“Our emergency services are already in the business of saving lives on a daily basis.

“We know NSW police can inspire others to give blood by an early lead in the challenge.”

To find out where you can donate, call 13 14 95 or visit www.donateblood.com.au. @amelia_parrott

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Hundreds rally to welcome migrants and refugees to the community Amelia Parrott

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undreds of people took to the streets on Saturday to rally in support of migrants and refugees in the community in group Welcome to Australia’s second annual Walk Together event.

Supporters met at the Newcastle Museum before marching down Hunter Street to Civic Park to take part in a multicultural festival featuring international cuisine, world music, wellness workshops and addresses.

The event aims to recognise the different pathways in which Australians have come to settle in the local community.

Welcome to Australia Newcastle branch director Andrew Marsh said it was important for Newcastle to be a welcoming place for refugees.

“Refugees might come here and feel a bit disconnected about what’s going on or people who have newly arrived here might not necessarily feel like they’re welcome so a group of people coming together to say, ‘We’re really behind you, we want Newcastle to be a

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Walk Together participants march to Civic Park during Saturday’s event

really welcoming city,’ is a great sign of support,” he said.

“The reality is that we may be a bit scared of what’s different we might not know about people who have come across the seas, and if we get together

like this with people from different backgrounds, we start to break down barriers that exist.”

Delivering his keynote address, Newcastle Lord Mayor, Jeff McCloy, said Newcastle had a strong tradition of

togetherness. “We are an accepting city and we have a strong bond of community sense.”

He urged those new to Newcastle to be active members of the community. @amelia_parrott

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by Newcastle City Council Lord Mayor, Jeff McCloy

by Lake Macquarie City Council Mayor, Cr Jodie Harrison

Investment good for our future

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he big State Budget announcement last week signalled good times ahead for Newcastle. The agreement to lease the Port of Newcastle to a private company for around $700 million with millions put back into Newcastle transport infrastructure promises a major rejuvenation for our city.

Long term investment is crucial and

will build and shape Newcastle into the future. This investment will also help to create a range of local jobs across a number of existing and newly emerging sectors.

The budget confirmed an investment of $340 million to build a light rail line for the inner city. Light rail will be another important step in the revitalisation, opening up the heart of the inner city.

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Temporary worker accommodation an issue for councils

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recently attended a meeting with other mayors from across the region regarding a proposed temporary worker accommodation camp, also known as ‘fly-in fly-out’ or ‘FIFO’, for Singleton.

Although this is not an issue for Lake Macquarie City directly, it is an issue for our region and for Councils across the country in general. This became quite obvious to me at the National General Assembly for Local Government last week as it was a topic of debate.

Last month, Council resolved to participate in a regional campaign that will call on the State Government to stop the approval of temporary worker accommodation villages until appropriate policies and directions are put into place to manage this type of development.

Earlier this year, the Federal Government’s Regional Australia Committee issued a report (the ‘Windsor Report’) on the impact of the fly-in fly-out, drive-in drive-out (DIDO) workforce in regional Australia. The report makes recommendations to both government and industry to address a range of issues such as funding for FIFO and DIDO

communities and the economic impact on the demand for and consumption of local government services and infrastructure from FIFO and DIDO workforces.

As part of our regional campaign, we will seek to work with the State Government to define the term ‘temporary worker accommodation villages’ within planning legislation. We would also like a commitment that FIFO working arrangements for operational employees are the exception rather than the rule.

Training to enable the replacement of FIFO non-resident employees with local employees over time would also be a key factor in supporting communities with FIFO workers, as well as the provision of legacy plans to ensure there is an ongoing contribution to the town and future developments of facilities.

Temporary worker accommodation may be appropriate where there is no local township, but this is not the case in our region. Council remains committed to better planning controls to help build cohesive communities with a strong social fabric. A regional approach gives us a stronger voice.

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The target is designed to see 90 per cent of all patients who present to the emergency department (ED) leave discharged, admitted to hospital or transferred to another hospital for treatment within four hours by 2015.

The NEAT benchmark is currently set at 71 per cent. Belmont Hospital has surpassed the target since January and is currently achieving 73 per cent appliance rate.

Director of Clinical Services, Dr John Olsen, said the positive result was made possible through fine tuning operations across the hospital.

“This four process in ED is really about

everybody working together using the same resources to try and make room for more patients in the system,” he said.

“The whole hospital issue is all about the doctors in the hospital working together to keep that assembly line going.”

As well as achieving positive NEAT results, 99 per cent of all elective surgery patients at the hospital received their procedures within the clinically recommended timeframes, 10 per cent above the NSW average.

Emergency Department Nursing Unit Manager, Louise Giles, commended staff for their efforts across the board.

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Open between 10am and 4pm both days in the downstairs hall, the church will also put on refreshments, a BBQ,

jumping castle and face painting.

Proceeds from the $10 entry fee will go towards major renovations to the Church building, which will expand the Church’s community services, including allowing the FOOD 4 LIFE shop to have an increased floor space.

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EOs of the Newcastle Knights and Newcastle Jets clubs, Matt Gidley and Robbie Middleby, have confirmed owner Nathan Tinkler’s sale of his stake in Whitehaven Coal will have no impact on the teams’ futures and their commitment to football in the Hunter.

“Nathan remains as committed as ever to the Jets and this latest business decision is to be congratulated and naturally will have no impact on our preparations for the up coming season,” Mr Middleby said.

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man has been charged over the alleged possession of child abuse material at Beresfield.

Police were called to a business on Thursday, June 20 after an employee was allegedly found in possession of child abuse material.

A 32-year-old man was arrested at the premises while his mobile phone was also seized.

Officers also conducted a search warrant at his house where they seized a number of electronic devices which will undergo forensic examination.

He was taken to Maitland Police Station and charged with produce, disseminate or possess child abuse material.

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achieving a substantial premium in the current market.”

Knights CEO Matt Gidley was equally positive about his club’s future, in the statement released last week.

“The sale of shares in Whitehaven at a 40 per cent premium is a positive for everyone and will have no impact on the Knights nor Nathan’s commitment to the team and Newcastle,” Mr Gidley said.

“We are extremely grateful to have someone like Nathan who has a genuine passion for the Knights, Newcastle and our junior development.”

The Tinkler Group sold its stake in Whitehaven Coal at a 40 per cent premium over the current market price last week. It followed months of controversy around the Group, including the ATO bringing a case against the former mining magnate.

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he Special Olympics 2013 Asia Pacific Games may not be until November but a stellar cast of musical stars has already been announced to perform at the Opening Ceremony on December 1, including ARIA Award winners, local rock legends and musical theatre royalty.

Some of the performers in the glittering line up include ARIA award winner, Anthony Callea, Icehouse frontman, Iva Davies, Queen of Pop, Marcia Hines, Country Music Award winners, The McClymonts, local rock’n’roller, Doug Parkinson, The Voice 2012 runner-up Darren Percival and musical theatre stars Silvie Paladino and Marina Prior.

Newcastle-born John Foreman has been appointed creative director of the ceremony.

Mr Foreman said the Games and the Opening Ceremony would put Newcastle on display to the world.

“I haven’t been here for a little while so for me to come back and see what’s happening in Honeysuckle and all around the place, it’s incredible,” he said.

“And I know the people who come here from the 32 nations are going to be impressed and they’re going to fall in love with this amazing city.

“This will be a fantastic showcase for the Hunter region and as a Novocastrian I’m so proud of that and I’m very much hoping that we will fill that stadium right to the very back rafters.”

Ambassadors and entertainers at the launch of the Special Olympics opening ceremony

The Special Olympics 2013 Asia Pacific Games will run from November 30 to December 7. The Opening Ceremony will be held at Hunter Stadium on Sunday, December 1 at 7pm.

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The cuts include a 7-week reduction in Council’s lifeguard service on Newcastle beaches, which would see no professional lifeguards on patrol from Monday to Friday for this period during summer and no patrols on Saturdays.

President of Newcastle Surf Life Saving Club, Brad Kinniard, said the changes would stretch the small club’s resources.

“To maintain the level of service we and the professional lifeguards together provide, it will be stretching our numbers,” he explained. “With the number of people we have to do the job, people would be expected to volunteer every second weekend and the majority of us work other jobs.”

Mr Kinniard also warned that professional lifeguards may be forced to seek other employment.

Speaking to the Post, Cr Tim Crankanthorp suggested Council seeks sponsorship from businesses for equipment and apparel to make up the $150,000 in proposed cuts.

“If you start looking at creative ways to raise that revenue, we probably could,” he said. @amelia_parrott

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One of Connor Asheligh’s photographs deemed inapprorpriate by Destination NSW

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he lights of Vivid Festival in Sydney may have been switched off for 2013 but local artist Conor Ashleigh, who was among 17 photographers to have their work censored by festival organisers, is keen to see the issue of censorship kept in the public arena.

Mr Ashleigh had submitted a selection of photographs from his Baby in a Chapel series, the culmination of five years of work documenting a family in Belligen on the mid-north coast, to be shown at Reportage Festival, part of Vivid’s 2013 program.

However, in a much-publicised back-flip, Destination NSW, organisers of Vivid, at

the last minute deemed many of the images too distressing to be shown publically. Mr Ashleigh implored CEO Sandra Chipchase to explain the decision.

“It seems as if one person within Destination NSW, the CEO, has at the final moment deemed mine and many others work not appropriate. I ask Ms Chipchase though, how is an intimate story of a family in Australia navigating life in the bush distressing?”

Reportage director, Stephen Dupont, still called the decision “beyond madness.”

“We should really be looking at who is controlling all of this,” he said.

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ith the help of coffee lovers, a group of cafĂŠs in Newcastle is offering warming cups of coffee to those less fortunate.

Based on an old Italian tradition, Sprocket Roasters have introduced the concept of ‘suspended coffee’ to the local cafĂŠ scene. The system allows customers to donate additional coffees when purchasing their daily blend, and these ‘suspended coffees’ are tallied up until they are ready to be redeemed by someone in need.

The Social, on Hunter Street in Newcastle

West, currently has more than 70 suspended coffees on the board. Assistant manager, Shar Manning, said the cafÊ’s clientele has really got behind the idea. “We’ve got a very generous community in Newcastle which is very exciting, we just need to let people know that they can come in and utilise them,â€? she said.

Co-owner, Chelsea D’Aoust, hoped more cafÊs would adopt the system.

Suspended coffee locations include Sprocket Roasters, 68 Hunter Street, Newcastle; Sprocket Roasters Kiosk, The Secret Garden, Charlestown Square; The Social, 774 Hunter Street, Newcastle West; Sprockito Mobile Coffee Cart. @amelia_parrott

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Creative time at the gallery Bookings essential on 4965 8260

Mad Hatters Tea Party Come and join us for a fabulous tea party. Wear your maddest hat and enjoy some fun activities and a delicious afternoon tea.

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Wheelie Things Science Show Lots of fun for budding scientists from making a simple small toy to race, having a ‘tornado in a bottle race’ and learning how to roll a ball up a hill by itself.

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Belmont Library Friday 12 July 11.30am–12:30pm $8 5–12 years

Swansea Library Tuesday 9 July 9.30-10:30am and 11am–12noon $12 5–12 years

Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook (Lakemaccity) and Twitter (@lakemac) to keep up to date with what’s on offer.

Wednesday 3 and 10 July 10–11.30am $16.50 per child/adult ($8.25 participating sibling) 3–5 years

Chinese Characters Children will paint their portraits using a range of techniques based on William Yang’s Australia Now installation and Chinese zodiac characters.

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Tuesday 9 July 10.30am–12.30pm $22 per child 6–10 years

This is just the tip of the iceberg.

There are lots of other fun activities on offer for families, kids and adults; just go to www.lakemac.com.au for a full list of activities.

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Drum Beats Get with the rhythm and come along to our hands on drumming workshops with Earthen Rhythms African Drum and Dance

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Swansea Library Thursday 4 July 2–3pm $5 5–10 years

The Rainbow Connection This popular holiday session gives toddlers their own gallery experience, including storytime and craft activities.

Carers are encouraged to learn alongside their children.

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The highly-trained health care professionals focus on problems with human movement, and then plan and provide treatment programs to restore normal pain free function.

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The new and improved event will run from June 29 to July 14 with more than 12 incredible events to experience that are guaranteed to excite children and adults alike – there’s no time like Snow Time!

The frosty two-week event is a great opportunity to show off those ice skating skills (or learn them in the first place) and indulge in some school holiday fun.

There will be tobogganing, a snow ball challenge, live ice sculpting, Husky dog racing demonstrations and much more.

There is literally something for everyone!

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REAL ICE SKATING RINK – DAILY 10.00am – 9.00pm (last session 8.30pm)

LIVE ICE SCULPTING – June 30th, July 6th, July 7th, July 13th & July 14th at 11.00am & 2.00pm.

Children and adults can enjoy zooming around to lights and music on the new Real Ice Skating Rink which will be undercover (roof only) in the marquee. Skating sessions will run for 20 minutes for up to 200 skaters starting from 10.00am every day. Ice skates, helmets and some Bobby Seals (skating frame) will be provided.

Children under the age of 10 years must wear a helmet.

A highlight of this year’s event and new to Snow Time is the talented international ice sculptor, Kenji Ogawa. Kenji specialises in large scale snow and ice sculptures. Expect incredible demonstrations while he uses chainsaws to sculpt penguins, bears, a moose and a kangaroo right in front of your eyes!

REAL ICE TOBOGGAN – DAILY 10.00am – 9.00pm

ROAMING ENTERTAINMENT – DAILY 10.00am – 2.00pm

SNOW TIME FACE PAINTING – DAILY 10.00am – 4.00pm

Get your adrenalin pumping and rocket down on the brand new 25 metre toboggan track.

See the magic of Snow and winter come to life with roaming entertainment throughout the Gardens.

Get into the spirit of Snow Time and have your face painted by fantastic artists. This is located in the Storybook Garden every day.

Master Plaster these school holidays!

Let the kids get creative with this fun school holiday activity where they can choose their very own cute animal plaster fridge magnet to paint.

HUSKY RACING DEMONSTRATIONS – SPECIFIC DATES – DAY ONLY Saturdays: June 29th, July 6th, July 13th at 10:30am, 11:30am, 2:30pm & 4:30pm Sundays: June 30th, July 7th, July 14th at 10:30am, 11:30am, 2:30pm & 4:30pm Witness these stunning dogs in action. The husky dog trainers will show the whole family exactly how these wild animals run in teams – just like in Alaska! The trainers will also demonstrate harnessing, directional training (using voice commands) and also teach you about the origins of racing in Australia. A must see.

Cost: Day & Night entry 9am to 9pm Adult – $27.50 Child – $17.50 Children under 3 – FREE Family pass (2x adult and 2x children) – $75.00 Night entry from 5pm Adult – $15.00 Children – $10.00 Children under 3 – FREE Family (2x adult and 2x children) – $45.00

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Kids can get creative and have the opportunity to play in the snow, making their very own snowman or snow angel. All the equipment required for the snowman including hats, noses and eyes will be provided.

Sunday June 30th 12.00pm – 2.00pm & 3.00pm – 4.00pm

STORYBOOK GARDEN JUMPING CASTLE – DAILY 10.00am – 4.00pm (weather permitting) Kids can jump around on Hunter Valley Gardens’ very own Jumping Castle.

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SNOW BOARD & ALPINE RACERS – DAILY 10.00am – 9.00pm

This volleyball-style game will keep both children and adults entertained! Get competitive with family and friends for this super challenge.

Show off your skills on the awesome mechanical Snow Board and Alpine Racers. The longer you stay on the mechanical snow board, the faster it goes!

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The talented sculptor Kenji Ogawa will be running fantastic origami workshops that will test your creativity! Learn how to make the perfect origami penguin with absolute precision. All ages are welcome.

SNOW TIME TREASURE HUNT – DAILY 9.00am – 4.00pm Children will be challenged to find the hidden snowflakes located in each of the ten themed gardens. Write down the letter on in the Treasure Hunt worksheet on the back of the program. Once you have collected all the letters to reveal the secret word, take your form back to Garden Entry and receive your mystery prize!

Cost: All listed activities are free after the payment of the entry fee For more details on Snow Time in the Garden and the full program, visit: www.huntervalleygardens.com.au

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utrition is a huge part of maintaining good health.

Unfortunately, foods in our shops at the moment have more health claims than ever before but we are getting sicker than ever before, too.

The author Michael Pollen has written some books on the subject and I liked his answer to the following often asked question: “Our family is on a budget and can’t afford to eat all organic. Where should we direct our money to get the most benefit; organic produce, meats, dairy?”

His answer: Some organic products offer the consumer more value than others, so if you’re on a budget, it’s important to buy organic strategically.

“If you have young kids, it’s worth paying the premium on whatever they eat or drink the most of organically.

“On produce, some items, when grown conventionally, have more pesticide residue than others, so when buying these it pays to buy organic. According to the Environmental Working Group, the ‘dirty dozen’ most pesticide-laden fruits and vegetables are: apples, celery, strawberries, peaches, spinach, imported nectarines, imported grapes, sweet bell peppers, potatoes, blueberries, lettuce and kale. The ‘clean 15’ are onions, sweet corn, pineapples, avocado, asparagus, sweet peas, mangoes, eggplant, cantaloupe, kiwi, cabbage, watermelon, sweet potatoes, grapefruit and mushrooms.

“But do keep in mind that it’s important to eat fruits and vegetables, regardless of how they’re grown.

“In meat, organic is very expensive, and doesn’t necessary ensure that the animals didn’t live on feedlot. I look for grass fed for beef instead, milk and butter, too.”

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Layering the key to keeping warm

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owel cancer claims an Australian life every two hours. There are nearly 300 new cases of bowel cancer diagnosed every week; it is the second most common of newly diagnosed cancers affecting both men and women and Australia’s second biggest cancer killer after lung cancer.

June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month and the message is that bowel cancer is preventable, treatable and beatable.

When found early it is one of the most curable of all cancers.

In the early stages, bowel cancer often has no symptoms; but blood in the bowel motions, persistent changes in bowel habits (diarrhoea or constipation) frequent “wind” pains and loss of weight for no known reason, should all be investigated by your doctor. If a close relative has had bowel cancer, your own risk increases significantly, and a regular check-up is necessary.

In its early stages most bowel cancer can be cured by surgery – and most surgery does not involve a bag or colostomy.

Pharmacies providing the Pharmaceutical Society’s Self Care material can give you more information about bowel cancer. Fact cards titled ‘Fibre’ and ‘Bowel Health and Fat and Cholesterol’ contain some great hints on not just how to keep your bowel healthy, but also how to keep the rest of your body fit and well too.

For the nearest Self Care pharmacy phone the Pharmaceutical Society on 1300 369 772 or log onto the website www.psa.org.au; click on ‘Self Care’ then ‘Find a Self Care Pharmacy’.

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

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he best thing about winter is that you can always find a way to get yourself to that perfect temperature. In summer, there are times when you just can’t escape the heat – nothing that you wear will make a difference to your temperature.

But in winter, we can layer on more clothing; singlets, shirts, jumpers and coats, and add snuggly accessories until we find the perfect temperature.

Aside from being great for regulating the temperature, layering clothing looks fantastic – especially with the right accessories. I always follow a set of guidelines when I am getting ready to go out on a cold winter day.

Firstly, it is a good idea to pick a colour scheme, maybe one, two or three colours, before you start to get ready – this makes it easier to plan an outfit. Some great colours for the season are dark blue, burgundy and berry colours. I often team one of these colours with a neutral colour like black or cream and then layer from there.

Secondly, while it is easy to go for thick layers because they keep you warmer, in the end you wind up looking like a big, round snowman so I always try to use fitted layers.

A long sleeved shirt with a fitted jumper and a fitted cardigan over the top will keep you looking slim. If you are still cold, take a parka or overcoat with you and you can’t go wrong with a warm scarf.

Accessories are another great way to layer up an outfit.

I like to wear as many warm things as I can find; a beanie, a scarf or two and a pair of gloves are a great way to keep you warm whilst complementing your outfit.

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

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The future is electric!

Solar Sailor cruise and public lecture Dr Gary Ellem from University of Newcastle will present on emerging electric vehicles and new technology in a fun, clear format.

When: Saturday 13 July 2013, 10am-12noon.

Where: Departing Speers Point public jetty. Boarding from 9.45am.

RSVP: Lake Macquarie City Council on 4921 0333. Places strictly limited.

Refreshments available to purchase on board.

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EDUCATION MATTERS

by Declan Clausen

by Renee Welsh

by David Roy

Port lease will affect future generations

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his last week has been a big one in State politics as the O’Farrell Government brought down its third budget. Amongst the Government’s plans for Newcastle include the highly controversial decision to see the privatisation of Newcastle Port to raise $700 million, a reconfirmation of the Government’s plan to cut the rail line and build a new station at Wickham, a failure to deliver funds for the highly anticipated Newcastle Art Gallery Redevelopment, and the surprising find of money set aside to investigate the potential of a future Newcastle light rail network.

Working through the budget detail however, a different story becomes clear, namely that selling off the Port may simply be short-changing future generations.

Last year the Port of Newcastle delivered over $70 million dollars in direct revenue to the State Government coffers, a figure that is likely to grow given recent increases in exports, a growing population demanding greater imports, and growth through inflation. Current modelling suggests the Port will deliver over $100 million dollars per annum in direct revenue in coming years.

Putting this into context, over the next 100 years economists estimate that the Port of Newcastle will deliver over $16 billion worth of revenue for the State.

Surely then the decision to lease the Port for a mere $700 million should be considered reckless and the investment back into Newcastle should be seen as the pittance that it is for the region that generates the wealth that Sydney relies on.

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

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More to it than just being ‘clumsy’

Keep kids vaccination records up-to-date

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any children are seen as ‘clumsy’ as they grow and develop, but some never really get over it. When we look closely at these children and adults, if we notice other ‘quirks’, it could well be that they actually suffer from one of the most common and undiagnosed conditions called Dyspraxia.

Dyspraxia is caused through children having sensory processing difficulties. This leads to children with Dyspraxia having speech delays and low muscle tone.

Basic tasks such as holding a pencil and other fine motor skills become a challenge, as well has having poor balance and gross motor skills. For children with Dyspraxia, therefore, all the major assessment tools used in schools to judge academic outcomes cannot be applied accurately.

Children with Dyspraxia often are recognised as having higher cognitive development than their peers, but they fail in formal education through inability to demonstrate this. Dyslexia is now being thought of as a symptom of Dyspraxia. In the UK, 1 in 10 children has dyspraxia, but in Australia it is not included in the new NDIS and is rarely diagnosed, as it attracts no funding.

The implications for schools are the real concern. If students are not diagnosed, they arrive at schools with high cognitive abilities but are unable to express or communicate their knowledge. This will lead to a group of very frustrated, yet intellectually capable children.

If the learning doesn’t use their intelligence, they will disrupt the class. We must start to recognise and support children with Dyspraxia.

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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ast month, the NSW Government introduced new laws that exclude unvaccinated children from staterun child-care facilities.

This is a fairly controversial move and one that I agree with. As I learnt a few months ago, the Government also has other measures in place to incentivise parents to immunise their children.

I received our day care bill via email recently, as I do every fortnight, and almost fell off my chair as it was double what it normally is. I immediately called the day care centre who said that my son’s immunisation was not up to date and therefore the rebate is unavailable. I was puzzled, as my son had had his 4-year immunisation just prior to his birthday. As it transpired, my doctor had failed to lodge the correct paperwork so after some investigation and a lot of calls, the register was updated and my rebate was available.

I am aware of the vaccination autism controversy starting in 1998 when Andrew Wakefield published a fraudulent paper on the topic, which was retracted in 2010.

While debate continues to rage, scientists have had no luck finding a legitimate link ever since.

There is a very interesting video on the Huffington Post about this very topic, called ‘Vaccines & Autism: Controversy Persists, But Why?’. It’s worth a read.

In my view, vaccines are an extremely important process and necessary in preventing death and serious illness.

Parents need to take action on vaccinating their children, not only to protect them (and themselves) but others in our society – those who are weak and vulnerable to disease.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING PROPOSAL - LAKE MACQUARIE LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN 2004 – (DRAFT AMENDMENT NO. 73) Pursuant to Section 57(5) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, a public hearing will be held in relation to Draft Amendment 73 which was publicly exhibited between 20 May 2013 and 18 June 2013. The purpose of the Amendment is to facilitate car parking associated with a Medical Centre (Integrated Health and Wellness Centre) within an existing building on land currently zoned 6(2) Tourism and Recreation at 60 Ada Street, Cardiff (being Part Lot 21 DP 245962).

Public Hearing: Council welcomes you to attend the public hearing, to express your views concerning the reclassifications, commencing at 6.00pm, Wednesday 17 July 2013 at Council’s Administration Centre, Main Road Speers Point. An independent facilitator will be present at the hearing.

For further information, please contact Statutory Property Officer, Andrejs Rubenis on 4921 0026.

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF EXHIBITION PLANNING PROPOSAL - LAKE MACQUARIE LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN 2004 – (DRAFT AMENDMENT NO. 77) Pursuant to Section 57 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, a Planning Proposal to amend the Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2004 (LMLEP 2004) is on exhibition as described below.

Proposal: The Planning Proposal seeks to amend LMLEP 2004 to make minor zone boundary adjustments on the former Pasminco site at 13A Main Road, Boolaroo to ensure the zone boundaries match lot and road boundaries. The amendment will rezone approximately 5,500m2 of land to 2(2) Residential (Urban Living) and 3(2) Urban Centre (Support) zone.

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Exhibition: The Planning Proposal and other relevant information is on exhibition from Monday 24 June 2013 to Monday 8 July 2013 at: • Council’s Customer Service Centre, 126-138 Main Road Speers Point; • Speers Point Library, 139 Main Road Speers Point NSW 2284; and • Cardiff Library, 262 Main Road Cardiff NSW 2285, 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 8 July 2013 and be addressed to General Manager, Lake Macquarie City Council, Box 1906, Hunter Regional 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.

For further information, please contact Strategic Planner, Angel Troke on 4921 0470.

PUBLIC NOTICE CLOSURE OF TERALBA WORM FARM Teralba Worm Farm will close from Friday 28 June 2013.

From July 2013 you can dispose of lawn clippings: • in your green waste bin • as part of Council’s kerbside bulk waste service • at Awaba Waste Management Facility (fees apply).

Compost and mulch will no longer be available.

For more information, go to www.lakemac.com.au or call Council’s Customer Service on 4921 0333

aries

March 21 to April 20

This is one of those weeks when it is definitely going to be wise to think before you speak, especially when dealing with colleagues, clients and bosses as it will save you endless trouble. Mind you, other people may not be so considerate and you may have to deal with someone who fails to engage their brain before they open their mouth. Try not to hold this against them – tempting as this may be. It’s far more likely to be due to a lack of thought than malice.

TAURUS

april 21 to may 21

If you have any travel plans on the boil then mattes are likely to be complicated, therefore be certain to check that your car is full of petrol and that connecting flight you are keen to catch is still available. Also, although you are keen to forge ahead with your ambitions, you could jeopardise your chances of success by being too pushy. Make yourself popular by being warm and friendly and showing just how personable you really are!

GEMINI

may 22 to june 21

The Full Moon is in your 8th house, meaning that there could be a few hiccups involving mortgage payments, credit card charges, insurance matters, taxation issues, Centrelink matters, legal and official issues and joint finances that you share with either your business partner, lover or flatmate. The best way to avoid misunderstandings or underhand dealings is for all your communications, on both the professional and personal front, to be clear and unambiguous. Honesty really is the best policy!

CANCER

june 22 to july 22

The Planets are activating your desire to have your own way, and unless you tread carefully this could work against you. By all means put your cards on the table and make it clear what you think is the best course of action, but bear in mind that only yesterday you had everyone on your side and you don’t want to lose your hardwon advantage. So use a little forethought before you charge in where angels fear to tread, to ensure you are making the right call!

LEO

july 23 to august 23

Before you sign off on any important work matter or project, be certain to double check things as something important could easily be overlooked that would be obvious to you at any other time. A little forethought now will save you a lot of trouble later. Your energies levels are going to be low as your batteries will need recharging. If you’ve been burning the candles at both ends or eating or drinking too much, now is the ideal time to cut back on the excess.

VIRGO

august 24 to september 23

Misunderstandings and confusion is likely with your children and partner; in fact, it will be quite a challenge to work out what someone is up to, as they seem to be doing their best to be evasive. As a result of this situation it is not a good time for important discussions because there is so much scope for crossed communications. Take heed of your intuition as you’ll hit on the perfect way to handle this situation. A bit of positive manipulation won’t go astray!

Your horoscope

by FRANCIS A BEVAN www.francisbevan.com

libra

September 24 to OctOBER 23

The planets expose your vulnerable side, making the atmosphere at home and between yourself and certain family members difficult to deal with. You’re particularly tuned into the subtle clues that those closest to you are giving. Be careful, however, about misreading signals someone is sending and then holding it against them. As long as you listen as much with your mind as your heart, a loving relationship can be transformed.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 to NOVEMBER 22

Patience is going to be required on the road as delays of all types are likely. Be certain to allow yourself an extra 20 minutes if you have an important meeting to attend. Complications are likely with paperwork as your head will feel as though it is stuffed with cottonwool. You need to be especially careful when dealing with legal matters or court issues as nothing is going to be straightforward. Problems are also likely with computers and mobile phones!

SAGITTARIUS

november 23 to december 21

You need to be prepared for hidden costs and expenditures as the Full Moon is shining in the financial sector of your chart. Therefore, avoid being impetuous or impulsive when you make decisions to hand over your hardearned. Someone is making all the right noises but something tells you not to trust them completely. Perhaps you have good reason for doubting their word, in which case be extremely circumspect and direct when dealing with them.

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 22 to JANUARY 20

The home and family are certainly front and centre in your mind.

Perhaps you will be moving house or planning some changes in your existing home at this time, but either way you will feel excited at the prospect of something new. You are also likely to be doing a lot of entertaining or perhaps having people stay over; either way, you’ll enjoy opening up your home to friends and family. People you haven’t seen for ages will popping up everywhere you go.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO february 19

Your popularity is certainly on the rise as many will come knocking at your door for advice, guidance or just a friendly chat. Thanks to your accurate intuition, your actions are positively inspired.

Ideas will just drop into your mind and they’ll definitely work to your advantage. There is also a strong possibility that some money owed to you will finally come your way. This is the ideal time to purchase a new car, mobile phone or computer.

PISCES

FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

You are certainly going to be feeling confidant and buoyant about the materialistic side of life as your earning power goes up several notches. Thanks to your entrepreneurial mood, you’ll be ready to tackle any kind of business or financial matter, particularly if the goal is to give you greater freedom. You are determined to clear up any outstanding money matters and wipe the slate clean, so make your intentions clear so that you can negotiate exactly the terms you want.

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“Often the hardest thing for people to do is actually walk through the front door,” says Managing Director Dallas Rosekelly.

“We want to make that transition as easy and comfortable as possible. “

Planet Fitness firmly believe that every person’s story is unique and have created a welcoming and fun environment, designed to develop confidence and help everyone achieve their fitness goals.

Founded in 1994, Planet Fitness was the dream of Mr Rosekelly, who wanted to bring health and fitness to people all over the planet, in an achievable and affordable way.

“I am more passionate now than ever in my belief of the health and wellness of people and this incredible planet we live on,” he said.

Being a part of the Planet Fitness revolution is now more convenient than ever, with Newcastle’s newest health club opening its doors at Charlestown. It joins Lambton, Belmont, West Gosford and Casula, which can be used by all Platinum members.

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Planet Fitness isn’t just another gym.

They are not only dedicated to helping their members achieve their goals, but also support the international charity, Robin’s Nest Children’s Homes in Kenya and India. Closer to home, Planet Fitness are also a major sponsor of the Cooks Hill Surf Lifesaving Club.

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BUSINESS matters

FINANCE MATTERS

Narelle McClelland

Greg Taylor

More on mentors

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et’s continue to look at some further reasons why a good mentor can make the difference between average results and outstanding results for your business.

Some of the reasons I outlined last week include: giving direction in helping you to move from where you are now to where you want to be; solving current issues or injecting new ideas and thinking; learning from someone else’s experience and mistakes; and allowing you to grow and learn in a safe environment where you can ask questions without fear of ridicule or reprisal.

Mentors can also offer you clarity in seeing and working on what is actually important to you and your business. For example, they can help you improve your relationships through a better understanding of yourself and the impact you have on others, thereby helping you to enjoy an increase in your confidence.

One person who has benefited from mentoring told me recently: “My mentor was a place to take those tricky questions that plagued me in the middle of the night.”

Does that sound familiar?

Well, how then do you find the right mentor? Perhaps the toughest part of the mentoring experience is finding a suitable mentor in the first place. Your mentor must be mature and wise, professionally competent, skilful with people, and trustworthy.

Your mentor should: have the skills needed to mentor – to listen, share, question, analyse, encourage, advise, and challenge; offer you independent, unbiased advice and views; have enough time to give to the relationship; have a positive outlook on life and a desire to learn and be challenged just like you; be committed to helping others develop; have the right expertise, experience, contacts, and knowledge so as to be able to speak into your situation; and have information and contacts that you could benefit from.

It’s also wise to avoid mentors within your own reporting chain.

The Business Centre is able to offer you a Mentoring Program specific to your needs. Phone 49257700 or email info@ businesscentre.com.au.

Narelle McClelland is the General Manager of The Business Centre (Newcastle Region). Visit www.businesscentre.com.au

Budget notes

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n June 18 NSW Treasurer Mike Baird handed down the State’s budget for 2013/14. In these austere times there weren’t many financial sweeteners for business.

The major business finance announcement was an increase to the payroll tax threshold from $689,000 to $750,000 effective next month (July 1).

Payroll tax is imposed on an employer’s liable wages in NSW if the total exceeds the payroll tax threshold.

The rate is currently 5.45 per cent.

The current $4,000 payroll tax rebate for new jobs will be increased to $5,000 and extended until June 30, 2015. To encourage employers to retain new staff, the rebate will be paid as $2,000 on the first anniversary and $3,000 on the second anniversary. You now don’t have to repay the first year’s rebate if the new staff member is no longer employed on the second anniversary. The Government is also making the rebate applicable for all new jobs. Previously there was a cap of 100,000.

Remember, you need to lodge and

pay your 2013 payroll tax annual reconciliation by July 21.

Now the bad news. The automatic increase to the payroll tax threshold in line with inflation has been scrapped.

The abolition of state taxes such as stamp duty on business mortgages, non-quoted marketable securities, and transfer duty on business transfers for goodwill, patents and intellectual property has been deferred.

The deferral is partly to pay for NSW’s contribution to the Gonski education reforms. The Government had agreed to abolish various duties and taxes as part of an agreement on reform of Commonwealth and State financial relations, but it now says it will review the tax abolition when the low value GST import threshold is lowered.

The NSW Business Chamber says NSW is the second highest taxing jurisdiction behind South Australia.

NSW business pays almost $400 per head more than Queensland and $100 per head more than Victoria according to the Commonwealth Grants Commission.

Greg Taylor is deputy CEO and chief financial officer for the Hunter-based Greater Building Society. www.greater.com.au

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iven that many movie wags had labelled ‘Movie 43’ as one of the worst films ever made, I simply had to see for myself. Having seen the likes of ‘Plan 9 From Outer Space’ and anything else from the Ed Wood filmography – this film is by no means even close to the worst ever made. In fact it is quite funny – in a purile way.

In a homage to such 70’s skit films as ‘The Kentucky Fried Movie’, ‘Movie 43’ is a series of loosely interconnected shorts based around two teenagers’ quest to search the internet to find ‘Movie 43’, the most disgusting and ban-worthy film ever.

From the twisted minds of producers Peter Farrelly (‘Shallow Hal’) and Charles Wessler (‘Dumb and Dumber’) and a stellar cast that includes Hugh Jackman, Kate Winslet, Richard Gere, Emma Stone and Chloe Moretz, ‘Movie 43’ is definitely not for the easily offended.

You will never look at Hugh Jackman’s neck the same way.

ombies, zombies and more zombies – there can never be enough as evidenced in director Marc Foster’s apocalyptic extravaganza ‘World War Z’.

The story centres around ex-UN employee Gerry Lane (Brad Pitt), who is tasked with tracking down both the source and the cure for a global pandemic that is, quite literally, wiping out humanity.

The zombies, well, let’s call them “infected”, are not your typical Romero-esque versions but more akin to Danny Boyle’s rage monsters in ‘28 Days Later’.

These malcontents work in large groups that are almost impossible to contain. From North Korea to Wales and points in between, Lane is thrust into a globetrotting race against time. With stunning special effects, a taut script and some truly tense cinematography, go see it.

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his dark comedy from the director/producer combo of Joel and Ethan Cohen (‘Burn After Reading’, ‘The Big Lebowski’, ‘O Brother Where Art Thou’) is easily one of their best.

The story centres around Jerry Lundergaard (William H Macy) who works in his father-in-law’s car dealership. Jerry has gotten himself into some financial problems and tries various schemes to come up with the money. When all else fails, he sets in motion a plan to have his wife kidnapped for the ransom to be paid by the father-in-law.

Of course, things quickly spiral out of control, and before you can say “put him in the woodchipper” Jerry’s life takes many twists and turns.

This is essential viewing for fans of quality cinema.

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f ever you needed convincing that vinyl sounds much better than that tinny sound from your iPod headphones, an event will hit Newcastle next month which will be sure to enlighten.

The inaugural Reggae Got Soul Weekender is a three-day celebration of stacks of wax and vintage soul, northern soul, Motown, R&B (the good kind), mod and Jamaican oldies.

Organiser (and Post staffer) Dan Phelan told TE that record fanciers and selectors would be coming from far and wide to see what Newcastle had to offer.

“There’s going to be a lot of bands, DJs, stallholders and people travelling to Newcastle for this so, basically, the idea was to show people who are not from Newcastle, and those who are, how to have a good time,” he said.

Phelan, under his moniker DJ Scorcher, is one of Newcastle’s Reggae Got Soul DJs who have been doing their bit in the vinyl revival at their weekly Saturday Got Soul nights at the Terrace Bar, said proceedings would kick off on Friday, July 26, with a slew of DJs (including Reggae Got Soul cohorts Luke Dolan aka Kid Mince and Juz Moon aka Chuan) spinning all the platters that matter alongside Newcastle’s newest and hottest ska/reggae/soul sextet, The Buzzard Mix. “The Terrace Bar is such a great,

relaxed little venue and a venue that’s open to different ideas and that appreciates good music,” he said.

“So, there’ll be heaps of DJs playing downstairs like Richard Shimmy from Brisbane, Mark Keith Brown from Sydney and the Cider Striders while the Buzzard Mix, who are awesome, play upstairs.”

Things aren’t set to slow down the following day, when the big one, the record fair, gets underway at the Wickham Croatian Sports Club, with the venue sure to be chock-a-block with hard-core collectors pouring over catalogue numbers, alongside the more casual collectors.

“It’s going to be huge,” Phelan said.

“There’s going to be a lot of big stallholders coming from Sydney, Canberra and Queensland as well as locals, with a massive range of vinyl – not just the Northern Soul and ska stuff.”

But just what is it about the lure of the black circle that brings about such an avid devotion? For DJs like Phelan, it’s the thrill of the chase.

“The first record I remember buying was ‘Species Deceases’ by Midnight Oil and then, like most teenage boys at the time, started buying all their albums, but the thing that got me into Jamaican music was Prince Buster’s ‘Madness’.

“Because my DJ name is The Scorcher, there was a record I was after for ages called ‘The Scorcher’ by Errol Dunkley. I finally bought it last week but that chase is never-ending.

“If I buy an original record from the 1950s or 60s, I guess I just feel a much closer connection to the album.”

Once the record fair wraps up at 4pm, there will be more DJs as well as the Sydney ska band, The AuSkas (pictured).

“When it comes to ska, these guys are up there with The Specials and The Selecter and one of their members [Marty Fabok] was in the legendary Australian band, The Allniters,” Phelan said.

If that wasn’t enough on the Sunday, Wickham Motorcycle Club will be hosting a recovery breakfast and Phelan encouraged any local scooter enthusiasts to get along to show off their wares.

“The recovery breakfast, which kicks off at 10am, is a great chance for everyone to meet up and talk about records, but I’m also hoping that people bring along their scooters – there is a scooter culture in Newcastle that is gaining popularity and we’ve got a few guys coming up from Sydney, such as the ‘Ardy Normal scooter crew, so it should be a really good way to see off the weekend.”

Catch the Reggae Got Soul Newcastle Weekender on Friday, July 26 at the Terrace Bar, Saturday, July 27, at the Wickham Croatian Sports Club and Sunday, July 28 at Wickham Motorcycle Co. Interested stallholders should contact Jeff at SNAFU Records on 4020 7082.

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here’s no denying that when it comes to the pantheon of Australian music, there are few who possess as much lyrical deftness as Paul Kelly.

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Kelly will also be bringing a band with him that includes Dan Kelly on guitar, J Walker, who co-produced the album, Zoe Hauptmann on bass and Bree Van Reyk (Holly Throsby, Seeker Lover keeper) on drums.

As an extra special treat, Australian Music Prize nominee, MC and producer, Urthboy, will be opening the show. Kelly and Urthboy first collaborated in 2008 when the MC reworked Kelly and Kev Carmody’s track ‘From Little Things Big Things Grow’ to celebrate the Australian Government’s apology to the Stolen Generations.

This one is going to be huge, so get in early to avoid disappointment.

Catch Paul Kelly when he plays at the Civic Theatre on Monday, August 5.

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es Carr’s latest incarnation, Buffalo Tales, will come to life in the coming weeks, as he takes the album ‘Roadtrip Confessions’ on a roadtrip of its own that is set to swing by Newcastle.

‘Roadtrip Confessions’ is a mesmerising collection of thirteen acoustic based songs, loosely based around the soundtrack to a fictional road trip, where interludes punctuate stops along the way.

Produced by Stu Hunter (Sia, Julia Stone, Katalyst, Passenger) at The Habitat in Sydney, it features the first single ‘Amsterdam’, a highenergy, rollicking good time.

Catch Wes Carr’s Buffalo Tales at the Kent Hotel on Saturday, June 29.

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fter hitting the scene hard with the swirling psychedelia of their debut EP ‘Strawberry Situations’, Sydney-based outfit Love Parade have shifted direction into more power-pop territory for their new album ‘King Me’, which Newcastle punters are sure to find out when the band launch the album at the Lass O’Gowrie this weekend.

Frontman Nathan Jolly told TE that while ‘Strawberry Situations’ was a kind of statement of intent with all of its ‘Nuggets’-esque goodness, ‘King Me’ was a much more focused effort and would showcase a band that was eager to explore new territory.

“It’s great to finally have the thing out, as it was such a long process to record,” he said. “It was the first time that we had recorded something with a producer in a proper studio...we were more focused.

“I’d say that the stuff on the new album differs wildly – when we first got together we were all quite influenced by that 1960s psychedelia and we were essentially a pastiche of all of that stuff but, as we moved along, we found that we wanted to put a bit more variety in there and we moved into more of a power pop sound.”

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Given that this is the first time the band has worked with a producer, it was a bit of a coup to secure the services of not only Robert F Cranny, who produced the first two Sarah Blasko albums, but also Midnight Oil guitarist Jim Moginie and Frenzal Rhomb frontman Jay Whalley to engineer the album.

“Yeah it was pretty amazing being able to work with those guys on a debut album,” Jolly said.

“Robert was just such a cool guy to work with and Jim and Jay, who engineered everything, just had so much knowledge and experience to offer. It was invaluable.

“Also, you get the impression of Jay being this crazy, loud punk rock guy, but he was just the opposite. He was the biggest calming influence on the album.”

Given that Love Parade met while studying at Newcastle University, it comes as no surprise that the prospect of returning to their old stomping ground is an enticing one.

“The Lass is such a great venue – one of the best venues for original live music going around,” Jolly said.

“We started off playing at the Lass and we always look forward to coming back.”

Catch Love Parade when they launch ‘King Me’ at the Lass O’Gowrie on Saturday, June 29 alongside Bigger Cages and Tommy 9 Fingers.

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ynamic and infectious, The Freetones are set apart from the rest by their zeal and professionalism, reinforced by an abundance of talent and experience.

Sharing a love of Motown and funky grooves, five highly experienced and respected Novocastrian musicians formed The Freetones in 2006.

Including male and female lead vocals, guitars, drums, percussion, bass, through to a full horn section, they’ll have your audience dancing the night away.

The Freetones mammoth repertoire accommodates a wide variety of tastes, covering many styles from Jazz, soul, rock, disco, dance, funk and classic hits. You’ll love songs from artists such as Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Amy Winehouse, Al Green, Florence and the Machine and The Beatles, to name a few.

The Freetones pride themselves on their ability to customise their performances according to your individual needs. They are the perfect addition to any ceremony or intimate event. Elegant dinner music, through to all the dance floor favourites, The Freetones have it all.

Catch the Freetones when they play at Queens Wharf Brewery on Sunday, June 30.

5 SAWYERS: Wednesday, DJ Tim Coffey; Saturday, DJ Sean Andrews; Sunday, DJ Jonarhan.

ABSOLUTE THAI, Charlestown: Friday, Matt Purcell; Saturday, John and Mindy.

ALBION, Singleton: Thursday, Andrew G. ADAMSTOWN CLUB: Saturday, Dave Cochranes ANNA BAY TAVERN: Saturday, Prime Suspex ARGENTON HOTEL: Friday, Karaoke AVOCA BEACH BOWLING CLUB: Friday, Rebel Rousers; Saturday, Spectacular Feets.

BAR 121: Friday, Dave Owen; Saturday, Free Willy and the Grace Brothers.

BAR PETITE: Wednesday, Jazzis-In; Friday Beth Gleeson; Saturday, Gian; Sunday, Phonic Duo. BEACHCOMBER, Toukley: Saturday; Cover Up, Monkey DJs. BEAUFORD HOTEL: Saturday, Vince.

BELMONT 16s: Wednesday, Brian Stoddart, Milton ward; Friday, The Rockin’ Eddie Band; Saturday, Talk of the Town; Sunday, Bloom.

BELMONT BOWLING CLUB: Friday, John J; Sunday, MT Pockets BELMONT HOTEL: Saturday, Overload; Sunday, Katrina Burgoyne BELMORE HOTEL: Friday, OMG Duo; Saturday, Sun Hill Drive.

BERESFIELD BOWLING CLUB: Friday, End of Days; Saturday, Rock Factor; Sunday, Red Dirt Country Band.

BERESFIELD TAVERN: Friday, Hayden Johns.

BLACKBUTT HOTEL: Friday, Bella Dose; Saturday, Angel Gear.

BRADFORD HOTEL: Saturday, Matchbox Twenty Tribute; Sunday, Spank N The Monkey BREAKERS COUNTRY CLUB: Friday, Bob Allan BUDGEWOI SOCCER CLUB: Saturday, What’s The Next Line; Sunday, Terry Mac. CAMBRIDGE HOTEL: Wednesday, DJs; Thursday, The Beards; Friday, Something With Numbers; Saturday, Sleepmakeswaves CANTON BEACH SPORTS CLUB: Friday, Gibbo and Co. CARDIFF RSL CLUB: Friday, Overload; Saturday, KDL. CATHO PUB: Sunday, Dirty Deeds AC/DC Show

CAVES BEACHSIDE HOTEL: Friday, Pickin Keys Duo; Saturday, Moose Preservation CENTRAL HOTEL, Stroud: Thursday, James Naldo; Friday, Mick Jones; Saturday, Allon.

CESSNOCK SUPPORTERS: Friday, GenR8; Saturday, Paul Robert Burton Duo. CHARLESTOWN BOWLING CLUB: Friday, Two Good Reasons; Sunday, Paul Robert Burton.

CLARENDON HOTEL: Friday, Jack Daniels.

CLUB AZZURRI: Sunday, Latinova CLUB LEMON TREE: Friday, Phonic Trio; Saturday, Kellie Cain.

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DUNGOG RSL: Saturday, 24 Hours.

EAST CESSNOCK BOWLING CLUB: Thursday, Talk of the Town; Saturday EAST MAITLAND BOWLING CLUB: Friday, Janey’s Alibi; Saturday, Code Red; Sunday, Bec Willis.

EDGEWORTH BOWLING CLUB: Friday, Shivoo; Sunday, Jim Overend EDGEWORTH TAVERN: Friday, Dirty Little Secret; Saturday, The Bend ENTRANCE BOWLING CLUB: Friday, Jukebox.

ENTRANCE LEAGUES CLUB: Friday, Rave On Duo. EXCHANGE HOTEL: Thursday, Sundays Record; Friday, Misbehave; Saturday, Flying Mare.

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GOSFORD RSL: Friday, Watsup; Saturday; The Shuffle Boys; Sunday, Strumstruck Duo, Troy Henderson GRAND HOTEL: Tuesday, Jazz.

GRAND JUNCTION, Maitland: Sunday, The Magpie Diaries.

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GUNYAH HOTEL: Friday, Mardmax; Saturday, Ngariki; Sunday, Loko.

GWANDALAN BOWLING CLUB: Friday, KDL. HAMILTON STATION HOTEL: Thursday, Madhouse DJ; Friday, Chambers of Insanity, Gaped, Nekrology; Saturday, Cooper St, Sky Point, Paintbox City, Rachael Nadine; Sunday, Eye on You. HEXHAM BOWLING CLUB: Saturday, Cool Change.

HONEYSUCKLE HOTEL: Sunday, Brooke Harvey.

HOTEL DELANY: Wednesday, Sean Andrews; Friday, AGT, Timmy Coffey, Matt Meler; Saturday, Defaced.

HOTEL JESMOND: Friday, Dream Tambourine; Saturday, KG Duo. HOTEL PREMIER: Saturday, Phonic Duo; Sunday, Jungle Kings.

IRON HORSE INN: Saturday, Dan Runchel.

KENT HOTEL: Friday, Viagr; Saturday, Wes Carr; Sunday, Thread Blues Band KING STREET HOTEL: Friday, Cassian; Saturday, Ember; Sunday, Any Given Sunday.

KINCUMBER HOTEL: Friday, Piper and the Cro; Sunday, Aleyce Simmonds KURRI BOWLING CLUB: Friday, Ryde Duo; Saturday, Robbie Urquhart.

LAKE MACQUARIE YACHT CLUB: Sunday, Lianna Pritchard LASS O’GOWRIE HOTEL: Wednesday, QnRoo, Carlin and Lilly, Dan Southward; Thursday, Stone Sun, Denni Proctor; Friday, Main Guy and the Other Guys, The Phoebe Daicos Band, Wirehead; Saturday, Love Parade, Bigger Cages, Tommy 9 Finwgers; Sunday, Twin Lakes, De’May. LIZOTTE’S KINCUMBER: Thursday, Tara

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SALAMANDER SHORES: Friday, Twinsanity.

SALAMANDER TAVERN: Sunday, Jamie Martens SEABREEZE HOTEL: Saturday, Only Human SEVEN SEAS: Thursday, Muso’s Jam Night; Friday, Annie O’Dee; Saturday, Dillon and Quin.

SHAFT TAVERN: Sunday, Rock Factor.

SHENANIGANS, Maitland: Friday, Karaoke; Saturday, Solid Gold.

SHOAL BAY RESORT: Friday, Ben Travis, Moonlight Drive, Murray Byfield; Saturday, Andrew G, Dave Live, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot; Sunday, Jerome, Sahara SHORTLAND HOTEL: Friday, Katrina Burgoyne.

SILK HOTEL: Friday, Rachael Nadine Band, Silver Taxi Service.

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Crowd interaction, musical humour and a dedication to the pursuit of musical enjoyment sets these guys apart from the rest.

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61-year-old mother of three, who loves her dogs, gardening and is a self-confessed tea-addict. On the face of it, Sally Morgan sounds like any other British baby-boomer.

That is, until you find out about her unusual ability to communicate with the dead.

With a long list of celebrity clients and successful television series, ‘Psychic Sally: On the Road’, broadcast in Australia on Lifestyle You, Morgan is touted as Britain’s ‘Psychic to the Stars’.

She has read for mega stars like George Michael, Katie Price and Natalie Imbruglia, but Morgan is perhaps but known for her four-and-a-half-year stint as a psychic medium for Diana, Princess of Wales.

Morgan claims to have foreseen her tragic death.

“You know, she was terribly nice and completely and utterly charming,” remembers Morgan. “She had impeccable manners and was just incredibly gracious to whoever she met and she was the same to me in that way.”

Despite her global success, Morgan has never brought her show to Australia – until now.

‘Psychic Sally’ will be touring Australia throughout July, delivering messages to audiences in metro cities and regional towns across the country.

Although Morgan cannot guarantee a message for every audience member, she says she has no idea who could come through on any given night.

“What I say every night is that you ring the doorbell

to heaven by coming and thinking of a loved one.

“I perform in front of audiences of two or three thousand people and not everyone can get a message but I think their energy supports the other energy that’s coming through. That anticipation and almost positiveness of the evening definitely brings the messages in.

As much as Morgan has been able to offer messages of hope and comfort to grieving audience members across the world through her mediumship, her ability has often come under fire by critics.

In September 2011, audiences in Dublin allegedly heard a man feeding messages to Morgan via an earpiece from a room at the back of the theatre and the psychic successfully sued one publisher for £150,000 after it published an article claiming Morgan simply used cold reading and Google searches to fool audiences into parting with their cash.

Morgan says copping criticism is all part of the job.

“First of all, I never wanted a high profile, it just goes with a TV series, I found that out within half an hour of the first episode ever going out,” says Morgan.

“When you put your head above the pack a bit you’re going to get shot at, it goes with the territory.

“That, coupled with the fact that I do the work I do, I’m like a red rag to a bull for a lot of people.

“I think [critics] are always going to be there and in a way they have made me look at my work in a far deeper way and I’ve had to give explanations and answers, which perhaps I’d been lazy with over the years. In a way, I thank them for that.”

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arning to people in the first couple of rows – things are about to get messy when the Hunter Region Drama School’s production of the iconic gangster musical ‘Bugsy Malone’ takes over the Civic Playhouse stage these school holidays.

Set during prohibition-era Chicago, this gangster epic follows the rivalry between two hopelessly half-witted street gangs and the washed-up, well-intentioned boxer who steps in to take control of Fat

Sam’s gang and give Dandy Dan and his boys what they’ve got coming.

Director Charlotte De Witt told TE that the show would be a visual and comedic feast with a cast of some of the most talented young actors in the region.

“It’s a very slapstick, comedic gangster musical,” she said. “The cast is made up entirely of kids aged between eight and 17 – we’ve got 47 kids playing 96 characters so it’s quite a big production.”

The production will be using custardshooting “splurge guns” and De Witt said she couldn’t vouch for the accuracy of everyone in the cast.

Catch ‘Bugsy Malone’ at the Civic Playhouse from July 3 to July 6.

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Wintersun, a celebration of local talent, will bring eager punters together at a secret location somewhere in Charlestown.

Headlining the mini-festival will be acoustic indie-pop trio the Hot Yogis (pictured). Featuring the formidable talents of Greg Bryce, Len Samperi and Simon Lee, the bad has just released their debut album, ‘Under The

Wire’, and rest assured it’s an absolute cracker. Also on the bill will be local up-and-comers Teya Duncan and Thraxide with more artists to be added.

Organised by LoungeRoom Entertainment, Wintersun is the latest in a string of secret gigs at various locations.

Wintersun will be on, somewhere in Charlestown, on Sunday July 7. Tickets are $20 and bookings are essential. To book, phone Sarah on 0419 636 867.

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“There’s so much music out there and, to be honest, a lot of it is quite

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From her work with seminal Australian 80s pop outfit Do Re Mi, through to her formidable solo catalogue, Conway has never been an artist to shy away from a challenge.

It would make sense, then, that her latest album with husband and long time musical collaborator Willy Zygier, should contain themes and musical ideas that are pretty far removed from the world of throwaway pop.

The sparse, ethereal and deeply moving ‘Stories of Ghosts’ is described as “an unbelievers examination of Old Testament themes from a Jewish perspective, exploring the connections between ancient practice and modern life”, and Conway, who was raised Jewish, told TE that while the album resonated with universal truths, it was a very personal album for her and Zygier.

“I really never felt the need to talk about this kind of stuff in my music before,” she said.

“However, the last couple of years have been quite tumultuous for Willy and I – we’ve had a number of people around us who decided that they didn’t want to be here anymore and took their own lives – so the album was I guess a way of dealing with all of that.”

The starkly honest album has already generated comparisons to the likes of Leonard Cohen for its breadth of poetic scope and Conway said the writing process for this album was quite cathartic, and that her and Zygier were their own harshest critics.

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The result is the highly infectious and refreshingly organic five-piece Lime Cordiale, who are currently kicking some serious goals with their latest single ‘Bullshit Aside’ – the first single to be lifted from the band’s forthcoming sophomore EP, ‘Falling Up The Stairs’.

Frontman Oliver Leimbach told TE the EP, produced by formidable knob twiddler Daniel Denholm (Washington, The Whitlams, Billy Thorpe, Midnight Oil), represented a dramatic shift in the band’s recording approach with their

first EP, ‘Faceless Cat’, being much more of a self-produced affair.

“Basically, we produced all of ‘Faceless Cat’ ourselves and this time we went all out and worked with a producer,” he said.

“It was a whole new process for us working with Dan [Denholm] as we explored many new sounds and ways of getting those sounds. Beforehand, I had various unnecessary rules about production, such as no effects or guitar pedals or anything like that but Dan, and our newest member Tim Fitz (keys/guitar), is quite into all that stuff and so we incorporated a lot of it into our sound which, I think, has opened everything up quite a bit. We spent a fair bit of time going through the songs in pre-production so by the time we hit the studio, we were just able to smash it out. It was quite a learning curve, but an awesome experience.”

The first fruits of the sessions ‘Bullshit Aside’ is an upbeat summery skainfused rambler that has “feelgood hit of the summer” written all over it.

Leimbach said while they may have been at odds in their formative years, he and brother Louis are now essentially best mates, which makes the prospect of touring that much more attractive.

“We always played music together – we were kind of forced by our parents,” he said.

“We didn’t really like each other until we turned 18 and now we’re best mates – we’re even living together in Bondi.

“I’d played in bands since I was around 14 and in the end I just kind of said to Louis ‘C’mon, I need someone to play bass with’ and he said, ‘I’ll do it just as long as I don’t have to do any gigs’. Thankfully he’s gotten over that gig shyness now.”

Catch Lime Cordiale when they play at the Small Ballroom on Saturday, July 6.

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Villa 6, 10 Mort Street Bed: 3 | Bath: 1 | Car: 2 For Sale: $339,950

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ocated in a quiet side street, this brick villa contains three bedrooms, all with built-in wardrobes.

The villa also has an L-shaped formal lounge and dining area, a separate, tiled and fully enclosed Queensland paradise room, reverse-cycle airconditioning and

a gas point for heating. The property has a double garage and workshop area and is just minutes to shops, the university, schools and transport.

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

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Price: $479,950 Inspect: Sat 29nd June, 2-2:30pm Contact: Troy Duncan 0416 290 555

Killingworth 11 Sackville Street

Minmi 2 1 63 Woodford Street

Price: $79,950 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Troy Duncan 0416 290 555

Price: $269,950 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Troy Duncan 0416 290 555

• 4 bedroom home in a cul-de-sac • Formal lounge/dining + family room + games room • Huge outdoor undercover ent area with pizza oven • Sparkling 10m long 50,000L saltwater pool

• Located in a whisper quiet side street • Level yard, great location, close to everything!

• Formal and informal living areas • Updated bathroom and kitchen

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• 3 bedroom home + 1 bed grannyflat • 809 sqm level block with double garage • Granny flat perfect for teenager/grandparent • Ideal investment return approx. $600pw

• Vacant tree studded land • 25.14m frontage x 40.23 deep • 1011sqm block • Cannot be built on yet

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• Beautifully presented 2 bedroom town house • Single garage, second car park, courtyard • Great position, walking distance to town • Outdoor entertaining area

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4 3 2+ Caves Beach Your own Coastal oasis

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View Saturday call for details agent Andrew McGrath 0428 406 442

• Located in the prestigious Pinny• Formal & informal living w/ polished floors Beach Estate • Big kitchen w/ plenty of storage • Ocean front reserve & ocean views • Coastline, beach, lake & • Private veranda, kitchenette & channel views ensuite • Over 1000m2 block

View By appointment agent Andrew McGrath 0428 406 442

• Separate living & dining • Absolute waterfront home • Timber kitchen with stone tops • Deep clean water frontage • Jetty, slipway & dble boatshed • Meals area plus rumpus room • Two self contained levels • Large waterfront yard • Two storey brick & tile home • Big worksop or wine cellar • All living areas overlook lake • Vergola area for all weather

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• Single level home close to lake • Features formal and informal living areas • Built ins to main bedroom

Price $375,000 3+ 2 2 R&H Blacksmiths 139a excelsior Pde, Toronto 4971 5071 it doesn’t Get Better Than This!

Price $520,000 3 1 1 R&H Blacksmiths Blacksmiths 4971 5071 opposite Beach

4 2 3 Price $395,000 R&H Blacksmiths Marks Point 4971 5071 BiG on ValUe! • Second shower and toilet • Potential teenagers/ in laws retreat to rear • Private fenced yard

View By appointment agent Andrew McGrath 0428 406 442

home • 3 good size bedrooms • Close to surf club, shops and schools

• Across from 9 Miles of Beach • Private fenced yard • Frontage of over 16 metres • Ideal site for dream

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View By appointment agent Andrew McGrath 0428 406 442

• Located close to the waterfront of Carey Bay • Tucked away on the “well sought after” Excelsior Parade

• Modern kitchen with ample storage • Large lounge & dining area to the upper level

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• Located in Boikon Street on the north side • Big level 695 square metre block

• Makeover required • Ornate ceilings – good side living areas • Large kitchen area

Price $235,000 1 1 R&H Blacksmiths Cardiff South 4971 5071 HaRd To Find!

View By appointment agent Andrew McGrath 0428 406 442

• Walk to shops, schools and sporting fields • Located in a quiet cul de sac

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• Zoned Residential 2(1) • 1182 square metres • 70 metres deep • Ideal site for dream home

2 1 Price $320,000 R&H Blacksmiths Swansea 4971 5071 CenTRal loCaTion View By appointment agent Andrew McGrath 0428 406 442

• Good size living area • Located just 2 sts from Swansea shops and kitchen • Spa to modern • Close to channel, bathroom lake and schools • Separate rumpus • Weatherboard outbuilding and iron home

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• Modern single level family home • Formal & Informal Living • Built ins to all bedrooms • Big fenced yard • Close to Beach View By appointment

• Just two streets from shops • Good size living & dining • Level fenced block • Available soon

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• Great value family home • Main bedroom with ensuite • Good size yard, oversized garage • Close to schools, shops, transport • Available mid May View By appointment

• Ultra modern kitchen & bathroom • Sensational views across lake • Large entertaining deck • Available soon • Large air conditioned living area View By appointment

• Immaculately presented family home • Sensational views over the channel • Walk to shops, schools & clubs

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Marks Point For Rent $420 per week 3 1 1

• Close to shops, transport, school & lake • Three good size bedrooms • Recently painted inside • Compact level fenced yard View By appointment

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BUSINESS FOR SALE $145,000 I CAN BE MORE THAN A TAKE-AWAY! Location suggests potential, figures scream success! This small seafood take-away needs to go to the next level - looking for a smart intuitive individual who is wanting to do things for themselves, and be successful in the process.

Fully equipped retail, wholesale fresh and cooked seafood business with contracts in place.

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are empty, compact fluorescent lamps are installed (which use around 80 per cent less energy than incandescent bulbs and last around 10 times longer) and appliances such as computers and televisions are turned off at the wall. Standby power can account for up to 10 per cent of bills.

SEAL up any air leaks around the home, which can raise energy bills by allowing heat to escape outside. Install draught seals and weather stripping around doors and windows and repair faulty seals. Insulation will also help retain heat during winter – homes insulated to the recommended levels can potentially save 5 to 25 per cent on heating and cooling costs.

DEAL: Look at using or installing energy efficient appliances where practical. Great deals are offered towards the end of the financial year or before the weather fully turns. Using major appliances, such as washing machines, dishwashers or dryers at bed-time and other low energy use times of the day will also produce better deals on power bills.

Australian cities are consistently being featured among the most expensive cities in the world to live, but that doesn’t mean home owners shouldn’t be vigilant in looking for ways to make their lives more affordable.

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Tips to stave off winter bill chills

as and electricity prices are on the rise, fuelling the flames of discontent for many home owners. With the onset of winter, there are ways to heat your home while keeping bills down.

Recent inflation figures show electricity prices have increased by over 16 per cent a year and gas has risen around 11 per cent a year.

But there are some simple steps that can be taken to keep the family warm and cosy in winter, without costing the earth.

In winter, a typical Australian household consumes around 2,700 kWh of energy, an increase of about 7 per cent over other seasons and, for every one degree increase in home temperature in winter, energy use increases by 15 per cent. So it is prudent to look for ways to reduce consumption and avoid the shock of rising energy bills.

Conserving, sealing and dealing are three principals to remember when looking to reduce energy bills.

CONSERVE energy use by turning down thermostats on heaters by one or two degrees and maintain room temperatures between 18 and 21 degrees. Each degree lower can decrease heating costs by up to 10 per cent. Energy use can also be lowered if lights are turned off when rooms

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A round of monster clashes

ore excitement has been added into the Newcastle Rugby League with results from last weekend. We unfortunately lost the game between Port Stephens and Kurri Kurri, and in the scheme of things the Bulldogs will be keen to get this played as soon as possible. In the other games, Cessnock upset Western Suburbs to drag themselves back into the mix and the resurgent Maitland Pickers were too good for the inconsistent South Newcastle.

Moving into Round 11, with the CRL Finals on at Dubbo on Saturday, Kurri Kurri and Lakes United have agreed to play on that day as Kurri welcome their old boys to Kurri Sports Ground. The Bulldogs will be missing Ben Wyborn and Jesse Royal away with the Rebels side, whilst the Seagulls will be at full strength.

On Sunday at 3pm, South Newcastle will be looking to get back on track after back to back losses when they take on Port Stephens at Townson Oval. The Lions must start winning again and cannot afford any complacency against a Sharks outfit that Spider Walsh has performing wel.

Two other monster clashes are on Sunday. Fresh from the bye, Noel Dent’s Macquarie Scorpions will be wary of a Cessnock side who last week showed they

still have what it takes in the Real NRL. Their first-half display against Wests last Saturday was top shelf, as was their defence in the back half of the match as they held the Rosellas out. Home ground advantage for the Scorps could be important here.

The final fixture at 3pm on Sunday is at Harker Oval , with Craig Miller’s Western Suburbs looking to get straight back into the winning way after their defeat at Cessnock last Saturday. This will not be an easy assignment this Sunday, as the Maitland Pickers have now won six in a row to be the form side of the competition.

PJ Ellis has worked wonders with his troops, and Sunday will certainly be another examination for this outfit. This game should be a beauty.

Central Newcastle will enjoy the bye this weekend after their improved showing in their win over Lakes in trying conditions at Cahill Oval last Sunday.

Regardless of the results at Dubbo on Saturday, congratulations to all involved in the program for 2013.

To have our Under 18s and Seniors in the Finals and the Under 16s going down in a semi-final is a great result and everyone involved should be proud of the outcomes.

Bring on the weekend!

Wet weather plays havoc with pairs championships

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indale/Gateshead’s Steven Slaven and Ingo Schuette created history last Saturday by winning the club’s inaugural Newcastle District State President’s Pairs Championship.

They scored 2 shots on the last end to clinch a 17/14 victory over 2008 champion Ian Shearer and Brian Wellings (Wallsend). In the semi-finals, Slaven and Schuette convincingly beat Cameron Hainsworth and Robert Henry (Hamilton North) 24/15. In contrast, Wellings and Shearer struggled to overcome Brian Howard and David Maycock (Lambton) 19/17.

Last weekend’s wet weather severely effected the playing of the District Pairs Championship and the State Senior Pairs Championship. The quarter-finals of the District Pairs Championship at Nelson Bay were washed-out on Saturday midway through the matches.

Two-time champion (2008, 2010) Terry Antram (Soldiers Point) and new partner 22-year-old Daniel Hill are trailing Hamilton’s David Horne and Jarrod Duncan 18/9 after 13 ends.

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The three other quarter-finals are in the balance with Stephen Collins and Michael Abel (Soldiers Point) leading Jacob McMurray and Jarrod Gorsuch (Toronto Workers) 14/10 after 12 ends; Ian Macrae and David Govan (Valentine) are 5-all after 8 ends with Edgeworth brothers Steven and Robert Green and Beresfield’s Albert Ainscow and Warren Shipley lead Neil Bruce and Fred Vershoor (Charlestown) 8/5 after 11 ends.

The District Major Singles Championship starts next Saturday, and the District Pairs Championship has been postponed to the next available playing date. 2009 State Senior Pairs Champions Vic Papworth and Barry Cartwright (Hamilton) meet Beresfield’s Ron Wilson and Michael Beesley in the 2013 Final at Mayfield West next Saturday at 10am. Both teams recorded convincing semi-final victories. Papworth and Cartwright beat Terry Smith and Paul Croucher (Stockton) 25/13 and Wilson and Beesley downed Beresfield clubmates Grant Boyce and Col Byron 24/8.

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Buderus says he’s fit to make his return in Sunday’s clash with the Titans

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ewcastle hooker Danny Buderus is preparing for his long-awaited return to the field when the Knights take on the Gold Coast Titans at home this

weekend.

The 35-year-old, who underwent a second surgery on his back in April, said he has done everything he can to get his body right for this weekend’s match.

“I maybe could have played in the game against Melbourne but it was the right call for me to come back after the bye,” he said.

“It allows me to have another six sessions to get everything sorted.

“I am starting back in my normal game day routine now and I know I have done everything I can and ticked all the boxes.”

The Knights suffered a two-point loss to the Melbourne Storm last weekend and as a result are sitting in ninth place. Buderus said he is looking forward to the challenge of helping the team turn their season around.

“It was tough to see them lead most of the game and perform that well and not get anything out of it,” the hooker said.

“I am sure they will bounce back and take a lot of positives out of that game, they are really fighting hard for one another and staying in the games.

“I am really excited to be coming back in the situation we are in now, it is a bigger challenge than what it would have been five to six weeks ago.”

The former Australian and NSW representative said he was impressed with the

Danny Buderus will make his return from injury this weekend. Photo: Newcastle Knights

form of new recruit Craig Gower in his first appearance for the red and blue.

“He was no doubt nervous, I can remember my first game back in the NRL after being away for a few years,” Buderus said.

“He did really well playing against a top notch team out of position at hooker, which he hasn’t played in a long time.

“I am sure he will be looking forward to the Gold Coast game and probably didn’t want a

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