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Initial fi ndings from a soon-to-be-published air quality monitoring study of the Lower Hunter have indicated “real cause for concern�, with dust levels at numerous sites exceeding the national standards, according to community organisation, Coal Terminal Action Group (CTAG).

The report, authored by independent air quality experts Associate Professor Howard Bridgman and Dr Jill Sweeney, was commissioned by CTAG.

Fullerton Cove residents dismayed they won’t be protected

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HUB OF ACTIVITY Minister’s plan to set up innovation precincts PAGE 7 Fullerton Cove residents are angry that new coal seam gas exclusion zone regulations do not apply to them

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hile many breathed a sigh of relief following the NSW Government’s announcement of new coal seam gas (CSG) mining regulations last week, Fullerton Cove residents were not amongst them, with confi rmation the bans will only apply to new projects.

On Sunday, 150 residents and supporters held an event declaring Fullerton Cove a “gas-field free community�, after a survey of 263 residents revealed that 97.5 per cent want the suburb to remain gas-field free. The declarations were handed to Port Stephens

MP, Craig Baumann, who promised to present them to Premier Barry O’Farrell this week.

President of the Fullerton Cove Residents Action Group, Lindsay Clout, said the Government’s actions weren’t good enough. “Barry O’Farrell has admitted that coal seam gas is not safe in the residential areas of Western Sydney; then it is also not safe in all residential areas across NSW,� Mr Clout said.

It follows the introduction of the“tough measures�, according to the Premier, that are designed to strengthen CSG industry regulations in NSW. As part of the new measures, a 2-kilometre exclusion zone around residential areas will be enforced to prevent new CSG exploration, assessment and production activities near

homes. However, when questioned about Fullerton Cove – where Dart Energy is hoping to drill two coal seam gas pilot production wells – Minister for Resources and Energy, Chris Hartcher, confi rmed the measures would not apply at this stage. “All approved activity is able to continue,�

Mr Hartcher said. “[The] release of the Mining SEPP will clarify zoned residential areas and application of the 2-kilometre buffer zone.�

Under the approved plan, Fullerton Cove residents will be living less than 500 metres from the CSG wells, should Dart Energy be successful in a case currently before the Land and Environment Court. @triciamorosin

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t was unofficial Hunter Week at Macquarie Street this past week, as our State parliamentarians grappled with two issues in particular that have been an ongoing cause for concern for many Hunter residents.

The announcement that exclusion zones will be introduced around residential areas to protect people from future coal seam gas mining projects was music to the ears of many in the region.

Others, such as the residents of Fullerton Cove, who won’t be covered under the new regulations, have been left wondering why they haven’t been afforded the same protections as everyone else. Read more about this in our front page story.

What is certain is that when it comes to CSG in NSW, we’ll see plenty more debate around this issue.

Over 250 people gathered to rally outside Parliament House last Tuesday in support of retaining the Newcastle heavy rail line, with Wallsend MP, Sonia Hornery, introducing a motion in Parliament on Thursday for the decision to cut the line to be reversed.

While the motion was defeated – with voting going along party lines – and assurances from the Government that the decision is fi nal, it signalled that the rail line is far from a done deal for many residents of the Hunter.

The rail line was also a popular topic for debate at a recent community forum – you can read more about this on page 11.

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Report finds coal dust levels exceed national standard TRICIA MOROSIN

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nitial fi ndings from a soon-to-bepublished air quality monitoring study of the Lower Hunter have indicated â&#x20AC;&#x153;real cause for concernâ&#x20AC;?, with dust levels at numerous sites exceeding the national standards, according to community organisation, Coal Terminal Action Group (CTAG).

The report, authored by independent air quality experts Associate Professor Howard Bridgman and Dr Jill Sweeney, was commissioned by CTAG and funded by concerned community members. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Th is community-led study provides the people of Newcastle and the Lower Hunter with independent data about particulate pollution, especially around coal infrastructure,â&#x20AC;? said CTAG spokesperson, Zoe Rogers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People living near existing coal loaders and train lines are becoming more aware of the dust theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re breathing, and are increasingly concerned about the likely health impacts such as asthma.â&#x20AC;?

Th ree Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) approved dust monitors were hired to measure fi ne particles from December 5, 2012 to January 5, 2013 at 12 locations between Newcastle and Lochinvar, with these monitors taking readings every minute for several days at a time.

Zoe Rogers from CTAG shares community concerns about the reportâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s findings

According to initial results, the national standards were exceeded numerous times over the study period at several locations for particles less than 10 microns in diameter (PM10) and dust levels were substantially higher closer to the Port of Newcastle. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In some suburbs around the Port, PM10 levels were three times higher than the readings at the EPA monitor in Cooks

Hillâ&#x20AC;Ś,â&#x20AC;? Ms Rogers said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And we believe the data shows that there is real cause for concern for residents living within a kilometre or so of rail lines and the coal loaders.â&#x20AC;?

The full results of the study will be released at a public forum on Thursday March 7, at 6pm, at the Newcastle Region Library, Laman Street, Newcastle. @triciamorosin

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ull on your gloves and slip on some enclosed shoes, because Clean Up Australia Day is here again.

Th is yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s events will be held on Sunday, March 3, with volunteers still needed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Clean Up Australia Day is the perfect opportunity for everyone to come together to clean up our local parks and waterways and think about how we can reduce our impact on the environment,â&#x20AC;? said Lake Macquarie City Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Manager Sustainability, Dr Alice Howe. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Th ink of the places that are important to you and pull together your own team to join us.â&#x20AC;?

Last year Lake Macquarie had 90 registered sites, broken down into 35 schools, 54 community sites and one business. An estimated 7,771 volunteers collected 15.28 tonnes of rubbish.

State-wide, an estimated 6,554 tonnes of rubbish was removed from 2,979 sites by an army of almost 270,000 volunteers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Recent bush fi res and floods really bring home how important it is to take more responsibility for our local environment,â&#x20AC;? said Clean Up Australia Day Chairman and Founder, Ian Kiernan AO, speaking in Newcastle last week.

Further information can be found at www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au.

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High tea time: Women’s refuges to benefit

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ocal community groups Kiwanis Beachside-Newcastle and Kiwanis East Maitland will host a charity fundraising High Tea on Sunday, March 17 to raise money for women’s refuges in the Hunter region.

Secretary, Wendy Bell, said women are encouraged to get a group together for the event.

Funds raised will be donated to refuge centres Faith Cottage (Newcastle) and Carries Place

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(Maitland) and will assist in providing secure accommodation for women and women with children, including emergency accommodation, and to fund ongoing education programs.

The day will include high tea, raffles and a presentation by guest speaker and radio presenter, Meryl Swanson.

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pinion polls are frequent and in an election year can’t and shouldn’t be ignored.

When the numbers are less than desirable you’re guaranteed to hear one of the following lines: “I don’t comment on polls.”

“I’m not going to give a running commentary on the polls.”

“Polls go up and down.”

With the latest Nielson Poll last week showing Labor has slumped back to a 30 per cent primary vote and Julia Gillard is even more seriously unpopular – MPs could no longer get away with the pro forma lines.

Simon Crean was right when he said this one is a “wake-up call”.

Craig Emerson was equally so when he pointed out the government has spent “too much time talking about ourselves”.

With just seven months to the election, at this point Labor is going to need one helluva circuit breaker.

Christine Milne’s public break up from the Labor/Greens marriageof-convenience won’t do it. It might actually add to the air of uncertainty.

Whilst MPs are weighing up options to shift momentum, Kevin Rudd is not the clear, shiny, obvious answer.

Kevin Rudd wants the party to come to him, begging and on their knees.

At the moment they won’t – many MPs are perhaps resigned to the fact that Julia Gillard is a dead-woman-

walking, but how to get the Labor Party off death row is another complicated saga altogether.

If the party goes back to Kevin Rudd, the colleagues that called him a “psychopath” and spelt out just how bad his leadership was will have to go too – namely Wayne Swan, Stephen Conroy and Peter Garret.

Even so, Kevin Rudd is not a miracle worker – despite the healthy respect he has for himself. Yes, he’s still popular in the electorate, he can maybe save seats, but he can’t save the party.

In the end, politics is a numbers game. As one Labor insider said: “It’s all about arithmetic – look for any MP with a margin of less than 10 per cent”.

The source suggested self-preservation instincts will kick in for marginal seat holders whose prospects are looking dismal. If they think Mr Rudd can save their seats – they’ll jump.

With a primary vote at 30 per cent, 26 Labor MPs would lose their seats.

It’s thought that Mr Rudd only needs about 10-15 votes in caucus.

The truth is, not even the people that have the power to dump Gillard and reinstall Rudd know what’s going to happen.

Speculation is reaching hysteria – every word, every tweet, every movement is being over-analysed.

It’s choking the agenda.

And the spiral has started – and once it’s started, it’s hard to stop.

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Hunter residents demand consultation at rally to save the CBD rail line TRICIA MOROSIN

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lans to rip-up Newcastle’s inner city rail line remain on track after the NSW Government last week defeated a parliamentary motion calling for the decision to be reversed.

Earlier in the week, concerned Hunter residents travelled to Sydney, with around 250 people rallying outside NSW Parliament House on Tuesday in an effort to save the line.

As part of the demonstrations, Wallsend MP, Sonia Hornery, presented Premier Barry O’Farrell with a ‘Save Our Rail’ pin.

President of the Save Our Rail action group, Joan Dawson, called the protest “a success” and appealed to the Premier to reconsider his decision in light of “strong community opposition”.

“Our message to the Premier is to come talk to the community,” Ms Dawson said. “[Because] Mr O’Farrell has been misled by a small group of business and development- interested people – the decision is based on faulty information.”

Ms Hornery used the growing momentum around the issue to get her motion calling for a decision reversal fast-tracked for debate on Thursday.

Newcastle MP, Tim Owen, defended the Government’s decision during the

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Cessnock MP, Clayton Barr (left) with protestors outside NSW Parliament House and (inset) some of the 250-strong crowd

debate, calling those against it “the loony Left”.

“Here we are with the do-nothing politicians from the do-nothing political party,” Mr Owen argued.

“An examination of any of the independent studies for the Hunter region will show that in each case the vast majority of Hunter residents support removal of heavy rail and

replacing it with a rapid transport system.”

Ms Hornery said the outcome was disappointing for all commuters. @triciamorosin

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Ram-raid arrest: Man to face court over incident

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man will face court next month over his alleged involvement in a ram-raid incident at Sandgate last year.

At about 3pm on Monday, November 5, a stolen Volkswagen Passat was driven into the front of a shop on Wallsend Road in Sandgate.

Police allege three men got out of the vehicle and took an amount of cash from a safe inside the store before fleeing in the stolen sedan.

Earlier this week, officers attached to Newcastle City Local Area Command charged a 21-year-old man with aggravated break, enter and commit serious indictable offence in company, and being carried in conveyance taken without consent of owner.

He’s been ordered to appear at Cessnock Local Court in late March.

Investigations into the matter are continuing and police say further arrests are expected.

POLICE MATTERS with Senior Constable Tony Tamplin

Standards of behaviour

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o you think our standards are dropping? Are we willing to accept more questionable language and behaviour these days? Is it easier to ignore this questionable behaviour than it is to intervene?

I refer to the way people act and the language used every day on the street, in public.

I was talking to a friend the other day and she was telling me about a sticker she saw on the back of a car while she was driving her young son home from school.

The sticker stems from those stick figure stickers that many people have on the back of their cars to symbolise their family.

You may have seen the ones of a man cooking a barbie, or a woman shopping and kids with frizzy hair or on a skateboard etc, etc.

Well, this sticker depicted a woman bending over and a man holding her in the groin area from behind and the words under this picture were ‘What I am going to do to your mother’.

I don’t know about you and I know this is only a minor thing, but as a member of the community and as a parent, I don’t consider this an acceptable standard for our children to be subjected to. Perhaps this is part of our problem.

I also know there is a time and a place for everything. The way I talk when I am with a group of my mates at a barbie or the way I speak when I am with my wife at a dinner or the way I speak when I am talking to my children are all different and the language I might use reflects the company I am in.

However, if you are showing something to the community in general, then I feel that there should still be an acceptable standard that we should live by – and I don’t believe that this picture on the back of this car is an acceptable standard.

As a community we should all strive to live to certain standards and provide our children with a decent community to grow into.

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Minister announces potential innovation precinct as part of national plan TRICIA MOROSIN

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ederal Minister, Greg Combet, addressed the Hunter business community last week, urging organisations to “come together” to take advantage of the Government’s $1 billion ‘Plan for Australian Jobs’, which includes the creation of a new green energy industry precinct.

The Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency and Minister for Industry and Innovation told local stakeholders that the Government will invest more than $504.5 million into 10 new ‘Industry Innovation Precincts’.

Five will be focused on industries where Australia is already a world leader and five smaller precincts will be focused on emerging opportunities with global potential.

“There are great opportunities in [the plan] for businesses in the Hunter and organisations like the Uni and the CSIRO and the Newcastle Institute for Energy and Resources…,” Mr Combet said.

“We’re looking for ways to expand business opportunities and therefore jobs growth in the Hunter, but this will depend on organisations in the region coming together to achieve that.”

Federal Labor candidate for Newcastle, Sharon Claydon, called on the Hunter to establish a green technology precinct and “create closer collaboration to drive

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Hunter’s innovation precinct

Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Greg Combet, with Labor candidate for Newcastle, Sharon Claydon

innovation”.

Ms Claydon listed a number of “fantastic research institutes around Newcastle” which could be involved in the precinct and said she would be

in discussions with these bodies to encourage participation in the program.

Newcastle University Vice Chancellor, Caroline McMillan, said she was “absolutely delighted” to hear about the

plan and looked forward to working with industry partners to “ensure it’s world class innovation that drives economic development in our region”. @triciamorosin

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Action plan: Police to meet with Aboriginal community

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ake Macquarie police will meet with representatives from the region’s Aboriginal community next Tuesday, March 5 to work together to develop a plan of action for police to better deliver services to the indigenous community, and are encouraging people to come along and be involved.

The Police Aboriginal Consultative Committee (PACC) meeting will discuss a range of issues relevant to the

local community.

It forms part of NSW Police’s ‘Aboriginal Strategic Direction 20122017’ plan to improve delivery of policing to Aboriginal communities.

The meeting will be held at ‘The Willows’, 342 Hillsborough Road, Warners Bay from 10am on Tuesday, March 5.

Those planning to attend are asked to advise Toronto Police via 4950 3699 for catering purposes.

by Lake Macquarie City Council Mayor, Cr Jodie Harrison

New app will help you rediscover our beautiful region

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he unique mix of arts and cultural activities, sport and recreational facilities, thriving town centres and our picturesque landscape is the very reason why residents love to live in Lake Macquarie and why visitors love to come here.

Discover the natural beauty of our region with Council’s new app – Lake Mac Trails.

The new mobile web application is an easy and convenient way to guide people through Lake Macquarie’s series of amazing walking and kayaking trails, using the GPS location technology built into Smartphones.

Lake Mac Trails is an ideal tool for families, couples or adventurers wishing to explore Lake Macquarie and enjoy our many walking trails and beautiful waterways.

The app is available from www. lakemactrails.com.

To help visitors and residents continue to enjoy all that Lake

Macquarie has to offer, I encourage everyone to take part in Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday, March 3.

There are a number of Clean Up sites nominated around Lake Macquarie and it’s not too late to register at www.cleanupaustraliaday. org.au.

I’ll be lending a hand at Webb Park car park, Beach Road, Redhead (south side of Redhead beach car park), so come down and be part of your community – and help keep our beautiful beaches and open spaces healthy.

Last week, I had the pleasure of attending Valentine Bowling Club’s 50th Anniversary celebrations.

The Club has a long tradition of providing support to our local community and I personally congratulate them on reaching this major milestone.

Th is weekend, get involved, spend some time outdoors and enjoy the unique lifestyle and spectacular attractions of our City.

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Decision to close nursing home devastates residents, staff and families TRICIA MOROSIN

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esidents and staff at the Don Geddes Catalina Memorial Nursing Home have been devastated with news that the business owner, RSL Care, will close the home in May. According to a nurse from the centre who wished to remain anonymous, RSL Care is shutting down the home because of new fi re safety laws, which require a sprinkler system to be installed in the building’s roof by 2015.

Allegedly, staff were informed that due to the building’s age, the renovations would be too expensive, making it unfeasible to keep it open.

“For some of these [residents], we are their only family, so for them they’re not just losing their home, they’re losing their family…” the nurse said.

“And even the family members are upset because they thought this would be the fi nal move for their loved ones, so they’re broken-hearted.”

Alan Chase’s 98-year-old mother, Kathleen Chase, is one of the home’s residents who will need to fi nd a new place to live. “[The residents are] all devastated, because these people treat them like family and it won’t be the same,” Mr Chase said.

“I am concerned because if [my

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mother] goes somewhere else and she’s not real happy, then I don’t think she’ll last long.”

In addition the 41 residents, close to 80 staff members are expected to be “displaced” as a result of the closure, with only a handful of jobs available

at RSL Care’s other local site at Bolton Point. According to our source, staff are particularly upset because they were told the company had deliberated on the decision for over 12 months.

RSL Care Chief Operating Officer, Craig Mills, confi rmed that while the

decision to close the home was not easy, it was necessary given the age of the building. He also said RSL Care was trying to provide as many options as possible for staff and that there was “no rush to relocate residents”. @triciamorosin

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Treasures return: 200year-old items on show

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he most historically important artefacts of colonial Newcastle will return almost 200 years after they were fi rst created for a major exhibition at Newcastle Art Gallery, presented in partnership with the State Library of NSW. The free exhibition, Treasures of Newcastle from the Macquarie era, features rare, historic and artistic treasures from the significant collections of the Newcastle Art Gallery

and State Library of NSW. Two key pieces in the exhibition are the State Libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Macquarie Collectorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chest and its contemporary accompaniment, the Newcastle Chest. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To have Governor Macquarieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Collectorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chest return to Newcastle after almost 200 years is extremely special,â&#x20AC;? said Newcastle Art Gallery Director, Ron Ramsey.

The exhibition is on from March 2 and runs to May 5. Entry is free.

Westlakes Medical Centre at Rathmines welcomes Dr Susan Clarke to our practice commencing Monday 4 March 2013. Dr Clarke has 20 years experience in general practice.

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Broken windowsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; theory for our backyard

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ou would have all heard the saying â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;from little things big things growâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and the idea of small things having a big impact is the basis of a theory that links city presentation and crime prevention.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s called the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;broken windowsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; theory and it says that in a neighbourhood where buildings have broken windows, people are more likely to engage in bad behavior. They figure the building is unkempt so either no one cares about the area or there isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t anyone to catch you if you do something wrong.

The idea has been embraced by people in law enforcement including former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani whose plan to crack down on petty crime had significant results in reducing more serious offenses.

With this in mind it is time to start applying the same principles to Newcastle. We need to pay attention to the small stuff like broken windows, graffiti, even pigeon poo. If you fi x these, people are less likely to break another window or deface another

wall and the major stuff falls into line.

Better buildings attract business, business attracts customers, successful business attracts investment and so on. Th is isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just a theory for the city centre, it can also benefit neighbourhoods and even streets.

How many times have you gone out to mow and you are joined five minutes later by your next door neighbour?

A few minutes after that the grass is getting mown down the street and by the end of the day all the lawns are mowed, the weeding is done and everything is looking great.

If everyone does their bit then before we know it we will be seeing significant changes. Those of you who are keen to do more should have a look at our Make Your Place Community Grant Program which provides grants up to $2,000 for improvements of public places or activities to encourage using public places.

The next round of grants closes on March 25 and details are on Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website. Go to www.newcastle.nsw.gov. au and search for â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;place makingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

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Discussion never strayed far from the rail line debate at forum TRICIA MOROSIN

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espite being warned that the decision to cut the Newcastle rail line was “not open to discussion”, the debate at last week’s Newcastle Urban Renewal Strategy Community Information Session was dominated by questions around this issue and sparked anger from many in attendance.

Around 200 people sat in on the fi rst session, where they were told by the Department of Planning’s Director Community and Stakeholder Engagement, Liam McKay, that cutting the rail line at Wickham was a cabinet decision and not up for negotiation.

Bob Hawes, General Manager, Hunter Development Corporation, then spoke about the group’s involvement in the strategy’s implementation, before handing over to Judy Jaeger, Director Future City of Newcastle City Council, who credited the Planning Department for creating a “true partnership approach” with Council.

Josephine Wing and Elisabeth Peet from the Department concluded the official presentations by taking the audience through the strategy, before opening up question time.

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Unsurprisingly, almost all of the comments were related to the rail line decision and the session became increasingly heated, as many questioned the logic in the Government’s approach and asked what impact it would have on property values.

Another common suggestion was to have the submission period extended and Newcastle City Councillor, Therese Doyle, spoke in favour of this request, as Councillors had not had time to discuss the issue.

Lord Mayor, Jeff McCloy, briefly visited

the session and told the Post that the rail line decision was “absolutely spot on”.

Mr McCloy said the fact that he was elected on a platform of supporting the rail line removal proved the majority of people were in favour of the decision. @triciamorosin

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Guests will be treated to an Italian themed six-course degustation menu, entertainment, prizes and appearances from John Paul Young and the All Star Band and Maria Venuti.

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He will be joined by host of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Yes Chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, Dominique Rizzo, and local chef, Scott Webster.

Despite having run for four years in Sydney, this is the fi rst time a Variety of Chefs has been staged in a regional area and Mr Simpson told the Post that Newcastle is a great location. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love that Newcastle has this funky edge to it, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great food town,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Money raised will go towards providing equipment and programs for ill, disabled and disadvantaged children.

The Variety of Chefs will be held on Saturday, March 2 at Newcastle City Hall.

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ight Newcastle men have begun apprenticeships with Ausgrid as part of a 136 person cohort joining three of the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s energy distribution providers.

They will spend the next four years learning to work safely as apprentice line workers, cable jointers and substation technicians across Newcastle and the region.

Energy Minister Chris Hartcher said that learning their trade as they work ensures that the new recruits will be trained to the highest standards of safety. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They will become the next generation of frontline workers, learning on the job from some of the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most skilled and experienced power workers across all

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The eight young men will join their fellow apprentices to become a part of an emergency response team, working to make sure that electricity service is maintained across the three energy providers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wish all these new workers the best as they embark on their new careers and join the strong apprentice ranks of our electricity networks,â&#x20AC;? Mr Hartcher said.

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ust two months after The Wiggless gh last drove through ir Newcastle in their Big Red Car as part of thee group’s Farewell Tour, ht the gang are set to delight their fans yet again with their fi rst shopping centre appearance in almost 20 years happening this week at Westfield Kotara.

The performance and meet and greet will give kids a chance to get acquainted with the new Wiggles, n Lachlan Gillespie, Simon Pryce and Emma Watkins, and old favourite Anthony Field, before the release of ‘Taking Off !’, their fi rst DVD, on March 6.

Speaking to the Post ahead of their appearance, Gillespie and Watkins said they were looking forward to meeting their fans.

“We’re just really excited to meet the children on a oneto-one level, you know, being able to

speak to them and take photographs and actually just having a chat, that’s really the nicest,” Watkins said. p said making the new DVD Gillespie had been an incredible e experience.

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The Post has a number of Taking Off ! DVDs and CDs to give away.

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The group has 105 members between the ages of 7 and 16 and operates under Maitland Repertory Theatre, a not-forprofit organisation which brings amateur theatre to the Maitland community.

People attending the fundraiser are encouraged to dress in an Oz-themed costume, with prizes to be awarded on the night for the best dressed.

The screening will be held on March 16 at Reading Cinemas in Maitland.

Tickets are $20 each, which includes pre-drinks and nibbles, and can be purchased from the cinema or through Lesley Coombes by phoning 0422 691 363.

icked witches, mischievous munchkins and furry flying monkeys are just the ticket for Maitland Junior Repertory Theatreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s upcoming fundraiser for their next production.

The group is holding a screening of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Oz the Great and Powerfulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to help fund set construction, costumes and acquisition of play rights for their own production of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Wonderful Wizard of Oz,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; which opens later this year on September 13.

Junior Repertory Coordinator, Lesley Coombes, said that the production aims to explore the fundamentals of theatre. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Th is not only includes acting, but also public speaking, stage managing, set design, set construction, sound design and lighting,â&#x20AC;?

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4957 5619 (after 5pm).Wallsend Senior Citizens Fellowship Group, Thurs, from 11.30am for lunch, from 1pm for entertainment, Wallsend Pioneer Hall. 4951 6190. National Seniors Weslakes 2nd Wed 9.45am Toronto Diggers. 4955 1314 or 4959 1230. Newcastle National Seniors Adamstown RSL, 4th Tue from 10am. 4952 8787 or 4920 8821. Cardiff Seniors seeking new members â&#x20AC;&#x201C; carpet bowls cards and more. 4945 5785 or 0406 727 455.

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Belmont 3rd Wed 10.30am. Charlestown Central Leagues Club.

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PARENTING Early Learning Centre: 2 Glenfield Road, Toronto. 4950 5220.

Grandparents as Parents: Charlestown, Wed during school term, St Albanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anglican Church, 10am - 1pm. 4922 1500.

Fennel Bay. Tuesday 12.30pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2pm (during school term).

Community Centre Fennel Bay school. 4948 8744 Happy Hippo Toy Library: Toys for 0-6 year olds. Open Tues & Fri 10amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;12pm or by appointment. Phone 4973 7000.

Newcastle Multiple Birth Club Inc: Support, social events and information for parents of multiples. 0407 431 339.

HEALTH Abuse: Christian support group for women: Mon 12pm 2.30pm in Highfields. Contact Barb, 0412 561 260.

Co-Dependents Anonymous: Sun 6pm Newcastle School, corner of Union and Laman Sts. codependentsanonymous.org. au. 0437 326 487.

Dementia community groups: Small groups with a facilitator meet fortnightly for social activities local businesses and attractions. Novacare. 1300 363 654.

Post Polio Support: Hunter area group. 1st Wed from 10.30am Toronto District Workers Club. 4957 5254.

Prostate Cancer: 4th Wed, 7pm the Cancer Council, 22 Lambton Rd, Broadmeadow. 4928 1340.

Reflexology: Tue, Belmont Neighbourhood Centre. Bookings 4947 0031.

Westlakes Stroke Recovery: 1st & 3rd Mon, Wangi Workers Club from 10am. 4970 5711 or 4973 1303.

If you know of something going on in Newcastle or Lake Macquarie, please contact us least two weeks before the date of publication. This is a free community calendar and is for not-for-profit and community organisations.

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Chorus: Honeysuckle Chorus â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4-part harmony singing. Mon 6.30-9pm â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Placeâ&#x20AC;? Charlestown Square Community Centre.

Lesley 0401 393 366.

NSW Justices Association: Community desk at Edgeworth town Centre for witnessing and signing documents, 1st Thurs & 3rd sat 10am-12pm. 0416 124 604 or lakemacquarie@nswja. org.au. Westlakes branch free witnessing and signing documents 1st Saturday 10am-1pm outside Best and Less, Stockland Glendale and Wed & Fri from 10am-1pm at Toronto Courthouse. Meet 2nd Tue Toronto Polyclinic, James St Toronto from 7.30pm. 4959 4325.

Red Cross: South Lakes Branch looking for people who would like to help raise funds to keep the service functioning. Meet 3rd Monday, Community Service Centre, Cooronbong. Betty 4977 2213 or Brenda 4977 2939. Wallsend 1st Mon 10am12pm Wallsend Sporties, Fogo St Wallsend. 4965 6081 or 4023 1446.

Red Cross: Stall Maryland Markets, Marylands Neighbourhood Centre 1st Sat 8am-12pm.

Waratah Male Voice Choir: Practice, Thurs 7pm. Jesmond Park uniting Church, Robert Street Jesmond. 4958 3142.

Woodworking: Lake Macquarie Woodworking Club, every Tues, Marmong Point Community Hall, 9.30am-2.30pm. 4959 3342.

CLUBS Adamstown Combined Pensioners: Bus trip 2nd Tue, bingo Fri from 11am. 4952 7000.

Belmont Country Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association: Craft every Tues, 9am - 1.30pm in Senior Citizenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hall, Glover Street, Belmont.

4958 5519.

Belmont Lantern Club: AGM, Monday, Aug 6, Tingira Centre, Floraville Road Floraville, 2pm. Nanette Bingham 4971 4165.

Kiwanis: East Maitland meetings, Bank Hotel, 1st and 3rd Mon from 6.30pm. 4934 3661.

Laughter Club: Islington Park every Sat, 10.30am. All ages.

0417 293388 or 0403 043 647.

Probus: Cameron Park mixed (newly formed), 1st Wednesday 10am, Community centre, Cameron Park. Ph: 4958 2333 or 4956 6645.

Charlestown group, 3rd Mon, 10.30am, Central Charlestown Leagues Club. 4944 7166. Eastlakes Seeking retired or semiretired couples to become members of our club based in Charlestown. 4946 1260. Morriset Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. 2nd Wed. 4970 5204 or 4973 5671. Waratah mixed Probus meeting 10am 4th Mon, Hamilton North Bowling Club. New members welcome.

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STAYING HEALTHY

FASHION FIXATION

by Elisha Stein

by KATHERINE TWEED

Why bacteria is essential

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ome people are not sure just how incredibly important the role bacteria plays in our bodies.

If your gut bacteria are not functioning well then itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a sure bet you will be sick and then also suffer long term effects from things like poor digestion of nutrients and allergies to auto-immune disease.

Research from University of Adelaide explains the many ways we are affected by bacteria in our bodies.

It says people can brush their teeth as much as they like, but our mouths will never be as healthy as those of our ancient ancestors. Th is is because modern food, particularly processed sugar and flour, has decreased the amount of good bacteria in the human mouth, allowing bad bacteria to take over, which results in tooth decay and gum disease.

The human mouth is in a â&#x20AC;&#x153;permanent state of diseaseâ&#x20AC;?, says Professor Alan Cooper, director of the University of Adelaide Centre for Ancient DNA (ACAD).

A team led by Professor Cooperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s centre has published research in the journal, Nature Genetics. They

studied teeth from prehistoric northern European human skeletons and found oral bacteria in modern man are much less diverse. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We tend not think of ourselves from a bacterial perspective, but 90 per cent of our cells are bacteria,â&#x20AC;?

Prof Cooper told AAP on Tuesday.

He says the loss of diversity of bacteria is nearly always associated with disease and has been linked to obesity, autism and diabetes.

The best things humans can do is to reduce processed sugars and carbohydrates in their diet.

It is best to eat a wide variety of organic locally produced fresh foods, and children should be allowed to play outside and to get dirty and be exposed to microbes, Professor Cooper says.

Mouthwash probably also does more harm than good, by removing the diversity of bacteria.

According to the research, the composition of oral bacteria initially changed markedly with the introduction of farming around 7,500 years ago, and deteriorated further with the introduction of processed foods in the industrial revolution.

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

Trans-seasonal fashion is here

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aybe it is just me, but has anyone else noticed that in a matter of days, stores have gone from stocking summer dresses, shorts and singlets to stocking tights, jumpers and coats?

We still have a week to go and, with weather like this, it certainly feels like the new season is about to arrive.

But as far as fashion in concerned, summer is long gone.

I love the in-between seasons, they always arrive at the right time â&#x20AC;&#x201C; autumn always comes just as I am getting over the hot weather, wearing sandals and constantly re-applying sunscreen.

I am just busting to pull out my jeans, my overcoats and layer my clothing; it is going to be a great season.

For autumn/winter 2013 we are looking at deep colours, intricate patterns, quirky accessories and some really interesting cuts.

Be ready for stores to be full of deep reds, dark blues and signature pieces featuring both black and brown in their design â&#x20AC;&#x201C; last autumn it was

the pastel colours that took over the industry but this year we are looking at a much deeper, darker tones.

These colours are swirled together in intricate and busy patterns, think paisley, which makes for beautiful tops and flowing skirts.

When you think about accessories for this season, you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go by a pair of leather gloves â&#x20AC;&#x201C; not only do they look classy but they are incredibly good at keeping your hands warm and toasty and if you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t afford to spend a mint on authentic leather, there are plenty of faux leather designs out there that look just as good as the real thing.

The leading skirt length for the season is to the knee.

Expect to see tailored knee length skirts this season and teamed with one of the many knee length coats that are hitting stores, you are sure to have the perfect look for the cooler months.

I predict that we will see a few comebacks from the last autumn/ winter season, particularly things like textured stockings and parkas.

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

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EDUCATION MATTERS

by Declan Clausen

by David Roy

Science in the Pub

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ednesday night has traditionally been student night in Newcastle, a chance for young people to get cheap drinks and have a break from their study. But last Wednesday night a group of Novocastrians gathered in the pub for a completely different reason.

Science in the Pub is a federal government funded program which aims to connect everyday people with scientists whose work has a profound influence on our future.

Newcastle’s event was the fi rst of the Science in the Pub series which will travel to nine cities this year.

For the Newcastle event, a panel of three scientists from the University of Newcastle, Professor Pablo Moscato, Professor Rodney Scott and Laureate Professor John Aitken (2012 NSW Scientist of the Year) were quizzed by an audience of about 100 locals.

Some questions focused on the scientists’ particular field of study but most questions covered the nature of science itself.

I believe the success of this program comes from the fact that the audience does not need to have any particular knowledge about science in order

What’s your IQ?

to fully participate in the evening. A recurring theme for the Newcastle Science in the Pub was the ethical considerations scientists have to make, a topic everyone in the audience could relate to and engage in.

Pubs are not the only unusual place to fi nd scientists. Late last year I was lucky enough to be part of the Science Meets Parliament delegation in which scientists from a range of fields from undergraduates to Nobel Laureates, met with Ministers and backbenchers at Parliament House to discuss how public policy can be influenced by science.

Both these programs aim to increase the scientific understanding of the community, either directly through talks at the pub or indirectly by having science influence public policy.

There is no doubt that science plays an integral role in our lives yet its influence is often ignored. From medicine to climate change, the discoveries being made now will shape our future.

And with a world class university, strong industry links and a CSIRO flagship centre, Newcastle is wellplaced to be one of the nation’s leading science and innovation hubs.

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

He currently studies environmental engineering and science at the University of Newcastle. Twitter: @DeclanClausen

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or demonstrating their knowledge through other ways such as through images or diagrams, or music, or physically (for example role play).

Some of these are: • Linguistic intelligence (“word smart”) • Logical-mathematical intelligence (“number/reasoning smart”) • Spatial intelligence (“picture smart”) • Bodily-Kinesthetic intelligence (“body smart”) • Musical intelligence (“music smart”) • Interpersonal intelligence (“people smart”) • Intrapersonal intelligence (“self smart”) • Naturalist intelligence (“nature smart”) To be successful, we need to develop in all of these intelligences. I have no idea what my IQ is and nor do I care, but I do wonder about those who seem to need to boast about their IQ level.

Whilst literacy and numeracy are important in schools and society, we diminish ourselves as a nation and also as individuals if we do not value all learning.

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No more, no less. It’s the absolute truth. How do we know? Well, we have our publication audited by the CAB. Why? Because we are committed to protecting our advertisers. The CAB audits our newspapers, magazines, websites and exhibitions to make sure advertisers are getting all of what they are paying so much for. There is a lot of money at stake, but a surprisingly large number of advertisers blindly trust the numbers they are given by unaudited media. We just don’t understand why. Why would an advertiser risk paying too much for too little? Ask yourself this, what kind of media outlet wouldn’t want to be audited? As an advertiser, put your mind at rest, insist that you only use media that’s been CAB audited. Like this one.

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ast week international headlines were made about a 16-year-old English girl who had an IQ of 161, apparently higher than Einstein. She was labeled as one of the smartest people in the world. So what is IQ and does it matter?

IQ stands for Intelligence Quotient and is a measure of skills particularly in Literacy and Numeracy. The average score of a standard IQ test is 100. If you achieve 140 you are seen as a genius (though Einstein never actually had his IQ tested).

The real problem with IQ testing is it measures only some, limited forms of intelligence. We should instead consider the different ways that children like to learn. Multiple Intelligences (MI): Theory developed

by Howard Gardner in 1983 suggests that the traditional idea of intelligence based on measurement IQ is too limited.

Gardner proposed eight different intelligences to recognise skills that were often undervalued in the traditional schooling system where the focus tends to be on only literacy and numeracy and logical thinking.

MI encourages children (and adults) who have preferences for learning

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ARIES

MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

An American Farce

by Michael Parker By arrangement with Samuel French

The next few weeks are likely to be a highly vulnerable time for you and you need to be careful of being your own worst enemy. You will be feeling highly sensitive, especially at work, and will need to be careful of confusion, deceit and uncertainty. Don’t buy into gossip and don’t allow your emotions to control you. Before you jump to conclusions be certain that you have your facts right and then act in a positive way rather than just reacting to other people’s negativity.

TAURUS

APRIL 21 TO MAY 21

Misunderstandings are likely in relationships over the next three weeks and if they are not handled with diplomacy, breakups are likely.

By considering your lovers thoughts and ideas you can sidestep most issues. Children are likely to be a cause of concern, perhaps one of your offspring is being bullied by an older child at school or elsewhere and needs your help to become more assertive and to tackle problems head on.

GEMINI

MAY 22 TO JUNE 21

When it comes to family and property matters there will be a good deal of confusion and muddle. It’s important to bear this in mind, particularly if you’re buying a home or renovating. Make sure that you aren’t totally ruled by your heart or you could make a major mistake. Listen to your commonsense as you are most certainly going to need it. Your mother or an older female family member may be the source of concern, but don’t overreact to this without fi rst thinking things through.

CANCER

JUNE 22 TO JULY 22

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

LEO

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During the next fortnight you are going to have to put some serious thought into your fi nances.

You need to be prepared for unexpected expenses and it is important to double check all fi nancial statements, invoices and credit card statements as hidden charges are likely.

It is essential that you have a no-holds-barred conversation with your partner involving your earnings. It may be uncomfortable but it will free you from confusion.

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VIRGO

AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23

Your home and family may begin to resemble a nest of egomaniacs and it will be necessary for you to take a cold but practical approach to certain decisions. Th is will mean confronting faults and difficult truths in yourself as well as others, which may bring you some moments of anxiety but, believe it or not, you will ultimately see your confidence flourishing. If you are out and about try not to overindulge in alcohol, especially if you are driving!

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LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

Destiny or fate, whatever you like to call it, seems to have been sufficiently unkind lately to leave you wondering if you are the target of a campaign of dirty tricks. But set aside such worries or suspicions as that imagination of yours is running away with you. However, since events will soon weave themselves into something remarkable, all you basically need is some of that splendid patience and determination and you shouldn’t have any trouble.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

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

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

There could be some almighty blunders on the work front and it will certainly pay you to double check everything you are working on so that if this should occur, it will be the fault of other people rather than your good self. In fact certain workmates, contacts and colleagues could be disgruntled and uncooperative and because of this the only way to fly is solo. You also need to be careful of making a rod for your own back by overloading your schedule.

Remember, there is only one of you!

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

Delays and hold-ups are likely with travel plans, or the car may run out of petrol or breakdown at the most inconvenient time. The public transport you depend upon may suddenly disappear and that fl ight you have booked may be held up indefi nitely. To avoid confusion or frustration, be certain to double check all arrangements. Also patience is going to be a dirty word, but be careful of turning into a dictator as you will only undermine yourself!

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

Complications are likely regarding joint fi nances, loans, legal issues, insurance claims, maintenance payments and other partnership arrangements. However, you need to avoid getting into wrangles with bureaucrats, no matter how strong your desire is to put them in their place. You also need to be careful of breaking any laws, especially speeding regulations, as the police will have you fi rmly in their sights!

PISCES

FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

You have to admit, Pisces, you are not always the easiest person to deal with and right now you are determined to impose your ideas and thoughts on other people, creating a stir both at home and at work. People may tell you to get back in your box! Perhaps there could be some truth in what is being said, so be certain to look at the way you are dealing with other people and try not to overreact to what you consider to be wrong or unfair.

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KID TALK

by Anthony Piggott

by Renee Welsh

Keeping your medicines safe and secure

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ll medicines are required to have an expiry date printed on the label. Of course this is not an indication that after this date the medicine is suddenly useless or dangerous, but it does mean that beyond the designated “expiry date” the quality and effectiveness of the medicine cannot be guaranteed.

Expiry dates are established for each product based on research and testing – but under controlled storage conditions. “Store below 25 degrees” is a statement commonly seen on both prescription and nonprescription medicines.

However, the reality is, in some countries and certainly in an Australian summer, in a non-air-conditioned home, room temperature is many degrees hotter than this. So what are the likely consequences for medicines

stored at temperatures in the 30s and 40s?

Well, for medicines taken for so-called acute conditions, such as antibiotics, a few days at temperatures higher than normal won’t be too much of a problem.

You would expect to complete the full course of the antibiotics well before, maybe months or years before, the expiry date. Never keep and subsequently consume the contents of a pack of partly-used antibiotics. Th is greatly increases the risk of the development of antibiotic resistance.

Medicines should be stored in the coolest, safest place available.

Except when specifically recommended, this does not mean the fridge.

Also remember to avoid storing your medicines in the bathroom, which regularly gets hot and humid.

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

Table etiquette – or lack thereof

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irst of all, I am going to pat myself on the back. My children love good food. They eat almost everything we put in front of them, fruit and vegetables included and also love preparing and cooking with my husband (he is the cook in the family).

In saying all of this, is it just me or are my children the only ones in all of NSW (the world even) incapable of not spilling anything when they eat and drink.

I am constantly cleaning up scraps of food, spilt milk, juice, water, rice. You name it, they’ve spilt it, and it’s everywhere.

It is nigh impossible for me to go out for a meal (breakfast, lunch or dinner) with the children and not end up covered in something, which then means our washing basket is always brimming.

Take the other day for example. We went out for breakfast at a nice cafe down the road.

It is a great area because on a typical day we choose a table in the courtyard and the children run around while we enjoy a chat over coffee.

All was going to plan. The prime table was selected and breakfast ordered.

However, the children decided not to play and instead to drive their father and I completely bonkers.

Th is is how it played out:

Child 1: Orders their breakfast. When it is put in front of them, the whining starts because they have changed their mind. They now want the ham and cheese croissant, not the bacon and egg roll.

Parent Response: “That is what you ordered.

Please eat it.”

Child 1: Picks up the roll, takes the top off and watches it all fall out onto the plate Parent Response: Deep breath...

Child 2: Decides to sit on mum’s lap and eat everyone else’s food on the table Parent Response: Moves coffee cups and all drinks into safe territory Child 2: Picks up mum’s avocado, mushes it all over their hands and wipes it on mum. Great – there goes mum’s white t-shirt (not the best napkin) Parent Response: AHHHHHHHHHHHHH! … and so the day went. Lunch was exactly the same.

Both children looked like they had been swimming in their food rather than eating it civilly from a table with cutlery.

I hope you have more luck than I do!

Any suggestions on how I can teach my children some table manners (aside from leading by example, which I can assure you we do) would be greatly appreciated!

Advice is more than welcome at www. reneewelsh.com

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Renee Welsh is the general manager of GoDo.com.au, an online company for people to enjoy life and make the most of their leisure time.

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BUSINESS MATTERS

FINANCE MATTERS

Craig Eardley

Greg Taylor

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s your inbox full of emails, many of them irrelevant? It is the curse of workplace email, but we only have ourselves to blame.

There is no doubt email has brought benefits to business, but there are downsides too. Managing email is a major cause of workplace stress.

Staff get bogged down responding to every email, rather than doing more productive work. Storing emails can cause unnecessary IT costs.

Another problem with email is that it can sometimes be hard to infer tone. Poorly crafted emails can cause misunderstandings.

The volume of emails being sent can mean things actually slow down. With emails now available on phones, there is an assumption that because an email has been sent, the person has received it and read it.

Despite these downsides, many businesses don’t bother actively managing email or educating staff about email usage. A one page guideline or training session may help.

Here are three tips to get email working

for your staff and your business.

1. Make sure the subject line really tells people what the email is about and what is required of them. It sounds like common sense but many people do not do this. I hate getting emails that just say “Re”. Put “For approval” or “For information only (FYI)” and then a few words about the topic so people can assess it.

2. Stop the cc. Valuable staff time is wasted because people cc half the organisation as a “butt covering” exercise or to unnecessarily promote themselves. Discourage your staff from using “cc” unless the person has specifically asked to be copied in on certain emails.

Only reply back to the author if other people on the cc list don’t need to know your reply.

3. Th ink before you send. Re-read emails before sending. Would you be happy sending it as a letter?

Sometimes it is more efficient to pick up the phone or to go and see the person.

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Craig Eardley is a Hunter-based public relations and communications consultant

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Banking inquiry

Curse of email

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e all know competition is good for customers. I would argue it is good for businesses too. Yet there is a lack of competition in banking that is ultimately hurting business.

You know in your own business that having a competitor means you “sharpen your pencil” on pricing.

Competitors push you to innovate and develop new services. Competitors give you incentive to cut waste and keep cost down.

You may have read or heard over the past week about a call for an independent inquiry into banking competition by the mutual fi nance sector. Th is sector is made up of credit unions, building societies and mutual banks that, unlike the big four banks, are customer-owned rather than shareholder owned. Many Hunter people and businesses bank with this fi fth pillar of banking but they are competing with one hand tied behind their back.

Why are they calling for an inquiry and how will it help your business

fi nance? The answer is competition.

Due to the fall-out from the global fi nancial crisis and current industry regulations, the big four banks dominate the market-place and it is not a level playing field. For example, the mutual sector pays the government more than the big banks to guarantee their deposits. Their cost of sourcing funding is higher, too.

New research shows 65 per cent of consumers support an inquiry.

The research found that 79 per cent of people believe that the big banks make excessive profit and 71 per cent of people agree that big banks have an unfair advantage. Half of Australians are also unaware that the big banks own a number of the smaller banks.

An independent inquiry will ensure that competitors can survive to help businesses to continue to enjoy lower fees and charges, competitive interest rates on borrowing or investments, and better service and opening hours.

The major banks’ dominance is not good for business. Find out more at www.balancebanking.com.au.

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

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Mia Dyson may be calling the States home these days, but she’s as proud as punch with the way her latest slab ‘The Moment’ has been received in her homeland.

Stephen Bisset caught up with Dyson ahead of her Gum Ball Festival performance to talk about triumphant returns and the pitfalls of starting over.

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f you were to compile a list of the best rom coms around, there would be few that wouldn’t include possibly the granddaddy of them all, ‘Pretty Woman’.

Directed by Gary Marshall (‘Happy Days’, ‘The Odd Couple’) Pretty Woman tells the story of Edward Lewis (Richard Gere), a ruthless businessman who specialises in taking over companies and selling them off. In Los Angeles on business, Lewis decides to hire a prostitute, but rather than your stereotypical streetwalker showing up, he meets the hooker with a heart of gold Vivian Ward (Julia Roberts) and it isn’t too long before the sparks fly. They take a liking to each other and he offers her money if she’ll stay with him for an entire week while he makes the “rich and famous” scene.

While this may seem a tad formulaic in light of the glut of rom coms inspired by the likes of Norah Ephron, it is still an endearing romantic romp that made Julia Roberts a household name. Naww.

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‘This Is PiL’ was named in Mojo Magazine’s Top 50 Albums Of The Year roundup. It’s just one of a massive array of wildly complimentary reactions that arose around the album’s release last year, most of which praised PiL for their unabashed innovation and continued contribution to post-rock.

Formed in 1978 and widely regarded as one of the most innovative and influential bands of all time, PiL’s music and vision have earned them five UK Top 20

singles and five UK Top 20 albums.

With a shifting lineup and unique sound, Lydon guided the band from their debut album, ‘First Issue’, in 1978 through to 1992’s ‘Whats What Is Not’ before a 17-year hiatus. Lydon resurrected PiL in 2009 for a world tour, and now, with the release of ‘This Is PiL’ comes another unique chapter in PiL’s story. Punk’s not dead...it’s just getting a bad back.

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nyone yet to see a 3D movie or still doubting the value of their addition to the world of cinema needs to get themselves along to see the latest Cirque du Soleil feature film, ‘Worlds Away 3D’.

Even better than seeing the world-class circus under the big top, ‘Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away 3D’ brings you face to face with trapeze artists in the air and synchronized swimmers underwater as you follow Mia, chasing a mysterious aerialist into a dreamy world of Cirque du Soleil.

Apart from the mindboggling skills of the performers (how do those contortionists do that?), 3D is the real star of the show. Low camera angles create the impression that aerial performers are dropping down toward you while creative use of depth of field recreates the feeling of being at a live Cirque du Soleil show.

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This extremely broad ranging record features some truly unique collaborations such as Pogues frontman Shane McGowan teaming up with Vebinski and Depp on the haunting ‘Leaving of Liverpool’, Michael Stipe and Courtney Love on ‘Rio Grande’, and Patti Smith and Depp (again) on ‘The Mermaid’. Aside from other highlights from Broken Social Scene (‘Jack Tar on Shore’), Swans’ frontman Michael Gira (‘Whiskey Johnny’) and Macy Gray (‘Off To Sea Once More’), the definite standout across this two-disc set is the deeply moving ‘Shenandoah’ from Keith Richards and Tom Waits.

This eclectic collection may sound like a bit of a novelty, but dig a little deeper and you’re sure to find some treasure in there.

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ith their current single ‘Black and Blue’ pricking up ears around the country and winning the band fans up and down the East Coast, it seems as though Newcastle outfit The Havelocks may be on the up and up.

That is, if everyone can manage to stay on their feet.

The band were recently in Melbourne for two shows to promote the single when things took a rather interesting turn.

“Interesting? I’d say s**t is more the word,” bass player Lennie Tranter told TE. “I decided to take a bit of time off drinking between playing Brisbane and Melbourne – anyway, when we got to Melbourne, I decided to have a bit of a drink on the night of the first show, which was really good by the way, and after the show, back at the hotel, I ended up falling down a flight of stairs and breaking my wrist.”

The band soldiered on for

the second Melbourne show with Tranter on vocals and the rest of the band (sans drummer) playing an acoustic set.

With Tranter possibly Newcastle’s first ‘part-robotic’ bass player (he has a metal pin in his wrist) concentrating on rehabilitation, the next thing on the agenda is to get another single out there to capitalise on the success of ‘Black and Blue’.

“We’re kind of working out what song to release as a single next – it’s kind of a pain now because we’ve been together for so long, everyone wants a say,” Tranter laughed.

“But we plan to get into the studio ASAP to record the single.”

Tranter said while the band do plan to release a long player at some stage, they are in no hurry.

“I don’t think there’s much point on spending s**tloads on an album when people don’t even know who you are,” he said.

“I think the best thing to do is to build up a bit of a groundswell first.”

So is the method paying off?

“We’re noticing that

we’re kind of getting to a stage where we don’t have to ask friends to come to a show, which is a new thing for us,” Tranter said.

Catch The Havelocks when they play at the Lass O’Gowrie on Saturday, March 2 alongside Unfit for Human Consumption and Good Corn Liquor.

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The vivacious voice of energetic lead singer Beth McMullen is backed up by the formidable talents of Jarrod Gibson on bass, Pete Lydiaris on drums, Ben McCann on guitar, Gareth Lewis on sax and Theresa McGowan on keys. With some lush harmonies and fantastic musicianship, these guys really know how to lay down some cool, funky grooves.

The Juicy Fruit set list that runs the gamut from the 70s, 80s, 90s and current hits with tracks from the likes of KC and the Sunshine Band, Beyonce, Katy Perry, Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder all getting the Juicy Fruit treatment.

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fter a bumper 2012, 2013 looks to be even bigger for Hammond organ wizard, Lachy Doley, with a new single currently doing the rounds, a new album in the works and more shows than you can poke a stick at.

Last year was a bit of a bittersweet 12 months for Doley with the death of his mother, the celebration of his own marriage, becoming an uncle and clocking up 80 shows and a swag of new songs, with ‘Paper Plane’ being the firsts to get an airing.

Anyone familiar with Doley’s previous work will have a sense of what to expect here – a swirling and powerful Hammond epic that touches on the psychedelia of the likes of Pink Floyd and couples it with the raw rock sensibilities of the Black Keys.

It seems that the rest of the world has started to take notice of Doley’s talents, on the back of a formidable live show and a brilliant debut album in ‘Typically Individual Conforming Anti-Social’.

Doley was asked to contribute to a tribute album for the late, great master of the Hammond organ, Deep Purple’s John Lord, who died last year.

Not only did Doley have the honour of contributing to such a “heavy” album, he was joined by none other than Glen Hughes (Deep Purple) on vocals and bass, Chad Smith from the Red Hot Chili Peppers on drums and guitar virtuoso Steve Vai on the track ‘Highway Star’. The track also sits alongside contributions from the likes of Metallica, Iron Maiden and The Flaming Lips. Not bad at all.

Doley’s musical career began after being inspired by the likes of Otis Spann and Jerry Lee Lewis, along with his brother, Clayton, playing lunchtime pub

gigs at age thirteen.

Doley then followed older brother Clayton to Sydney where he snared a gig with blues veterans The Mighty Reapers that, in turn, landed him a spot tinkling the ivories for indie band Karma County on a world tour.

Word of Doley’s prodigious talent soon spread and Jimmy Barnes snapped up the 20-year-old for his band before Doley hooked up with his brother, once again, to form the critically acclaimed outfit, The Hands.

In 2007, Doley got a call from Bernard Fanning asking if he wanted to come play with Powderfinger on their swansong ‘Golden Rule’ and subsequent ‘Sunsets’ tour.

Live, what you get with Doley is essentially a Hammond blues explosion that sits somewhere between Deep Purple, the Spencer Davis Group and The Black Keys.

A heady concoction indeed.

Catch Lachy Doley when he plays at the Wickham Park Hotel on Friday, March 1.

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hen Irish singer-songwriter Luka Bloom toured Australia in 1992 off the back of his third album, ‘The Acoustic Motorbike’, that contained a sultry version of ‘I Need Love’ by rapper LL Cool J, so began a lifelong love affair with Australia.

“I just love Australia,” Bloom told TE with an endearing Irish lilt.

“I feel very blessed that I’ve been so accepted in your country – I came down there for the first time in 1992 and ever since I’ve always looked forward to coming back. In fact I’d say that Australia is my favourite place when I’m away from home.”

Bloom will be heading back to

our shores, firstly for Blues Fest and secondly for a run of solo shows that will include an intimate performance at Lizotte’s next month. With 14 albums under his belt (plus another three under his given name, Barry Moore), the major focus of these shows will be his latest album, ‘This New Morning’, released last year, and Bloom said it could be his most realised work to date.

“I really think ‘This New Morning’ is quite different from all of my other records – I know that might sound quite clichéd but I wouldn’t say it if I didn’t believe it,” he said.

“The couple of records before ‘This New Morning’ [‘Dreams in America’ and ‘Eleven Songs’] I really liked them, but there’s just something about this one that I feel is slightly groundbreaking about this record – there’s definitely a feeling of moving on to a completely new phase in my songwriting.”

Bloom said the inspiration to record the album came about after opening for an unlikely headliner, the Dalai Lama.

“The last time I was in Australia, well I came down there twice – once for my own tour and the second time as the heavy metal

opening act for the Dalai Lama,” he explained.

“I came home from that tour quite excited about the prospect of writing and recording and also quite determined to get something out there.

“The album was released over nine months ago now and I’m still just as excited.”

So just how did Luka Bloom come to join forces with one of the most recognisable spiritual leaders in the world?

“The whole thing came about because of a song I wrote called ‘As I Wave Goodbye’ that was about the Dalai Lama leaving Tibet in 1959,” he said.

“You see, someone like the Dalai Lama, you can’t just ring up and say, ‘Hey, let’s go on tour’, so the people who brought him to Australia contacted me

and the rest is history.

“The experience was kind of hard to put into words but I will say that it did affect me significantly, not just meeting the Dali Lama, but also the Tibetan people around him – it was all very uplifting and inspiring.”

Bloom, who has no preconceptions about his music, said so long as he can continue to challenge himself as an artist and keep things fresh, he will remain happy.

“I think that there is enough music in the world that if I never wrote another song or released another f***ing album it would make absolutely no difference whatsoever – so it has to remain fresh to me and I need to be challenged because I think I owe it to the audience.”

Catch Luka Bloom when he plays at Lizotte’s Lambton on Sunday, March 10.

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lying Mare is a four-piece band who love to entertain, with all four members having vast experience in live music in Newcastle and overseas.

Their repertoire runs the gamut of 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and now and their live performances incorporate and draw upon the musicianship and experience of seasoned performers. Crowd interaction, musical humour and a dedication to the pursuit of musical enjoyment sets these guys apart from the rest.

Dave, Ron and Luke earned their stripes in Newcastle bands Appaloosa, the Longknives, Men Without Shame, Magic Carpet, Melting Pot and Big Ask. Gav’s powerhouse drumming and vocal prowess offers the scope of threepart harmonies and he always gives 100 per cent to each song. People say there is no substitute for experience – you be the judge.

Catch Flying Mare when they play at the Exchange Hotel on Friday, March 1.

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

ADAMSTOWN CLUB: Saturday, The Blue Suede Rockers.

ANNA BAY TAVERN: Saturday, Failed Rockstars.

AVOCA BEACH BOWLING CLUB: Friday, Brassick; Saturday, Red Sweat.

AVON VALLEY INN: Saturday, The Urge.

BAR 121: Wednesday, Adz Drumz; Friday, Peta Evans Taylor; Saturday, Zane Penn Duo. BAR PETITE: Friday, Eliza Kate; Saturday, Anna; Sunday, Dynamite.

BAY HOTEL: Saturday, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot.

BEACHCOMBER, Toukley: Friday, DJs; Sunday, Sunday Sessions.

BEAUFORD HOTEL: Friday, Vince; Saturday, Kirsty Larkin.

BELLBIRD HOTEL: Friday, Kelly Hope.

BELMONT 16s: Friday, On The Prowl; Saturday, Snape Brothers Trio; Sunday, Bloom.

BELMONT BOWLING CLUB: Friday, Gary Doyle BELMONT HOTEL: Friday, Kellie Cain; Saturday, V Dubs; Sunday, Daniel Arvidson.

BELMORE HOTEL: Friday, Daley Holliday; Saturday, Janey’s Allibi.

BERESFIELD BOWLING CLUB: Friday, Loko; Saturday, Peta Evans Taylor.

BLACKBUTT HOTEL: Friday, Phonic; Saturday, Phase III. BONNELLS BAY HOTEL: Saturday, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot.

BRADFORD HOTEL: Saturday, Georgie’s Playground; Sunday, Brazillian Brothers.

BREAKERS COUNTRY CLUB: Friday, Mark Moldre; Saturday, Kelly Hope; Sunday, Jenny Marie Lang.

BUDGEWOI SOCCER CLUB: Saturday, Thanks For The Memories; Sunday, Dee van Wijk.

BURWOOD ROTUNDA: Sunday, Juicy Fruit.

CAMBRIDGE HOTEL: Wednesday, Black Diamond, Iron Bird, 1929Indian; Friday, Long Island Sound, Post Paint; Twin Lakes, I Am The Agent; Saturday, The Crooked Fiddle Band, Galleri, Main Guy and the Other Guys.

CANTON BEACH SPORTS CLUB: Friday, Romney Watts.

CARDIFF RSL CLUB: Friday, Gen X; Saturday, Vinyl and the 40 Up Club; Sunday, Cover To Cover.

CATHO PUB: Sunday, Failed Rockstars.

CAVES BEACHSIDE HOTEL: Friday, Rectified Duo; Saturday, Cover To Cover.

CENTRAL HOTEL, Stroud: Saturday, Mark Lee. CESSNOCK SUPPORTERS: Friday, Snape Brothers; Saturday, The Levymen.

CHARLESTOWN BOWLING CLUB: Friday, Talk Of The Town CIVIC THEATRE: Thursday, Glen Frey.

CLARENDON HOTEL: Friday, Jerome; Saturday, Kylie Jane.

CLUB SINGLETON: Friday, Luke Austen Duo. COLLIERY INN: Friday, Karaoke.

CRICKETERS ARMS: Friday, Greg Bryce; Saturday, ME. CRITEREON HOTEL, Weston: Saturday, James Paul.

D’ALBORA MARINAS: Saturday, Darren; Sunday, Zane Penn.

DAVISTOWN RSL: Saturday, Shawn Lidster.

DENMAN HOTEL: Sunday, Mark Lee. DIGGERS AT THE ENTRANCE: Friday, Troy Henderson; Saturday, Open Fire.

DORA CREEK WORKERS: Friday, Disco & Karaoke.

DUKE OF WELLINGTON: Friday, Nick Raschke Duo; Saturday, Luke Austen Duo; Sunday, Greg Bryce.

EAST CESSNOCK BOWLING CLUB: Thursday, Talk of the Town.

EAST MAITLAND BOWLING CLUB: Friday, Gen R 8; Saturday, Adam and the Talents; Sunday, Peter Stefanson.

EDGEWORTH BOWLING CLUB: Friday, The Failed Rockstars; Saturday, The Suopreme Motown Show.

ENTRANCE BOWLING CLUB: Wednesday, Open Mic Night; Friday, Jukebox; Saturday, Hummdinger.

ENTRANCE LEAGUES CLUB: Friday, Adam and the Talents; Saturday, Allstar.

EXCHANGE HOTEL: Friday, Flying Mare; Saturday, Grand Theft Audio; Tuesday, Salsa Dancing.

FAMILY HOTEL, Maitland: Friday, Mark Lee. FIVE ISLANDS REC CLUB, Speers Point: Friday, James Paul; Sunday, Aubrey and Martin.

FOX BAR: Saturday, Gian.

GEORGE TAVERN: Friday, ME; Sunday, Peta Evans Taylor.

GREAT NORTHERN: Wednesday, Sound From Earth; Thursday, The End Of Summer; Saturday, Deniz Tek, Leadfinger,

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GUNYAH HOTEL: Friday, Jack Daniels and Co; Saturday, Earthbound; Sunday, Gen X. GWANDALAN BOWLING CLUB: Friday, Cover 2 Cover; Saturday, Gary Davidson.

HALEKULANI BOWLING CLUB: Friday, Malihini’s Over 30s Nightspot.

HAMILTON STATION HOTEL: Wednesday, Bite Back, Mon Robot, Paradise Found, The Ascention; Thursday, Madhouse DJs; Friday, Carousel, Forever A Day, Oceanside; Saturday, Blackout to Oblivion, Endless Nights, Exit For Freedom, Fingers Crossed; Sunday, Free Willy and the Grace Brothers.

HARRIGANS IRISH PUB, Pokolbin: Saturday, Juicy Fruit HONEYSUCKLE HOTEL: Sunday, Kylie Jane Trio.

HOTEL DELANY: Wednesday, Timmy Coffey; Friday, DJ Matt Meler, Incognito, Adz Drumz; Saturday, Overload.

HOTEL JESMOND: Friday, The Levymen.

HOTEL PREMIER: Friday, Zane Penn; Saturday, Sundays Record; Sunday, The Smarts.

KENT HOTEL: Friday, Misbehave; Saturday, Idol Motion; Sunday, Leadbellies.

KING STREET HOTEL: Friday, Lwei McKirdy, DJ Moody; Saturday, Our House; Sunday, Alison Wonderland.

KINCUMBER HOTEL: Friday, Piper and the Cro; Sunday, Jake Folbigg.

KURRI BOWLING CLUB: Friday, Blue Suede Rockers; Saturday, John Jay. LAKE MACQUARIE TAVERN: Friday, Voodoo Express; Saturday, Elvis Tribute.

LAKESIDE VILLAGE TAVERN: Thursday, Karaoke.

LASS O’GOWRIE HOTEL: Wednesday, Super Super, Adam Miller; Thursday, Creative Creatures Open Mic Night; Friday, The Theaves; Saturday, Unfit For Human Consumption, The Havelocks, Good Corn Liquor; Sunday, The Jimmies, James Thomson, De’May, Steph Miller, Mark Lucas and the Deadsetters.

LEMON TREE PASSAGE BOWLING CLUB: Friday, The Rocker Fellers; Saturday, Kim. LIZOTTE’S KINCUMBER: Wednesday, Tim Hall, Kim O’Connor, Maia Jelavic Trio; Friday, Doug Parkinson; Saturday, The Black Sorrows, James Bennett.

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ROYAL HOTEL, Denman: Saturday, Revolver.

ROYAL FEDERAL HOTEL: Saturday, Radioactive.

ROYAL HOTEL, Muswellbrook: Friday, Graeme Mills.

ROYAL INN, Waratah: Friday, Kylie Jane; Saturday, Phil McKnight; Sunday, Pistol Pete.

ROYAL CROWN, Dudley: RUTHERFORD HOTEL: Saturday, Retro Masters.

SALAMANDER SHORES: Friday, Mick Jones.

SALAMANDER TAVERN: Sunday, Kazzi Waters.

SEABREEZE HOTEL: Saturday, Fun2Mental.

SEVEN SEAS: Friday, Gleny Rae Virus and Her Playboys; Saturday, Nick Raschke Duo. SHAFT TAVERN: Friday, Purple Hearts.

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

SHOAL BAY RESORT: Wednesday, Murray Byfield; Thursday, Peta Evans Taylor; Friday, Unknown State; Saturday, Twinsanity, Loose Bazooka.

SHORTLAND HOTEL: Friday, Pistol Pete.

SILK HOTEL: Friday, Free Willy and the Grace Brothers, Hamish White Band.

SINGLETON DIGGERS, Alroy Park: Friday, James Naldo.

SINGLETON DIGGERS, York Street: Saturday, Karaoke.

SOLDIERS POINT BOWLING CLUB: Friday, Brien McVernon; Saturday, Rattlesnakes.

SPINNING WHEEL HOTEL, Raymond Terrace: Sunday, Jerome.

SWANSEA HOTEL: Thursday, Troy; Friday, Howard Shearman; Saturday, Hornet; Sunday, ME. SWANSEA WORKERS CLUB: Friday, Kids’ Disco; Saturday, Deviation.

SYDNEY JUNCTION HOTEL: Friday, DJs. TELARAH BOWLING CLUB: Friday, Nose Stress; Saturday, Free Juke Box. TILLIGERRY RSL CLUB: Friday, The Bad and the Ugly; Saturday, Mick Jones, Bec Willis.

TORONTO HOTEL: Friday, Redline.

TORONTO DIGGERS: Friday, Be Bop A Lula; Saturday, Karaoke.

TORONTO GOLF CLUB: Sunday, Rafael.

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The Punkfish repertoire is hatched from the best and worst of gnarly surf, hectic punk, badlydressed new wave, cheesy TV tunes and a never ending supply of killer riffs. If the likes of Adam Ant, Devo, Dick Dale, Jan and Dean and the Aussie punk stylings of Radio Birdman tickle your fancy, then these guys are certain to be your bag.

The hapless tunes are mashed, mutilated and bashed into all sorts of flat-out, funtastic configurations and aberrations. The end result? A whole lot of hard rockin’ tunes that are in no way fishy.

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Cormack and Emily, Allon, Jay Smith and the Kids, Fox Control; Friday,, The Beatnix; Saturday, Bondi Cigars; Sunday, The Black Sorrows, James Bennett.

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fter picking up stumps and starting afresh in the US in 2009 following a string of highly acclaimed albums, Mia Dyson is about to return to Australia for a run of dates and, with her new album â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Momentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; doing great business, she couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be happier. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am unashamedly proud of this record,â&#x20AC;? Dyson told TE. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The thing is Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been away from Australia for so long I was feeling a bit unsure about how it would go in Australia â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all of that â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Would they still want to listen to meâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; kind of stuff, you know? â&#x20AC;&#x153;But everything about the album just feels right â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d say itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my most realised and cohesive record to date.â&#x20AC;?

It seems that Australia agrees with her assessment with â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Momentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; grabbing a best blues and roots ARIA nomination and pundits throwing around epithets like â&#x20AC;&#x153;career-definingâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;epicâ&#x20AC;? to describe the raw and personal bluesinspired musings contained within.

Recording â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Momentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; was the first time Dyson stepped away from the producerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chair and she spent more time honing the songs before heading into the studio. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The first three albums were done in more of a piece by piece way whereas this one was an attempt to realise the live band thing in the studio and it really turned out to be the album that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always wanted to make,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I worked more with Erin [Sydney, producer] in pre-production so once we knew where we were going we were free to experiment a bit more with the fundamentals in the studio.â&#x20AC;?

Dyson said much of the albumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inspiration came from her time in America during which she has had her fair share of ups and

downs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; including losing her band and partner and briefly hooking up with Eurythmics guitarist Dave Stewart, who wanted to reinvent Dyson as an androgynous pop star called BOY (thankfully Dyson declined) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but there seem to be less downs than ups these days. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was super tough when I first went over there â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but I am so glad I did because it really did force me to grow up a lot and I found a lot of strength over those past three years and, as a result I feel Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve become a lot more capable as an artist,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I went through losing a partner, my band and my management as well as going broke but I stayed through all of that happening and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m still here â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I just feel really lucky.â&#x20AC;?

For now though Dyson said she plans to continue her love affair with the road with 2013 already shaping up to be quite a hectic affair. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just love travelling that way,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have travelled just for travelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sake and you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really seem to experience the essence of a place like you do when you perform there and really get to know the people. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But for now, two days after Gum Ball, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m off to New York to release â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Momentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in the US then itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a tour of the east coast then over to the UK before I head back to America for a west coat tour.â&#x20AC;?

Phew.

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aving lost three of his band members (Pete Wells, Mick Cocks and Ian Rilen) over the past 7 years, Angry Anderson, frontman for iconic Aussie rockers, Rose Tattoo, is well aware of the propensity of the Australian music community to help out their fellow musos in their time of need.

It is in that spirit that the Tatts will be joining a stellar list of Oz rock luminaries, including Jon Stevens and Steve Balbi from Noiseworks, Jimmy Barnes and Don Walker from Cold Chisel, Rob Hirst and Jim Moginie from Midnight Oil, Diesel, The Radiators and the Screaming Jets to support Angels frontman Doc Neeson who was diagnosed with a brain tumour earlier this year, in a special show at the Enmore Theatre in Sydney.

“It’s really delightful the way it has all come together and it really shows that people, not just in the music industry, but Australians in general, really do come out and show support – it’s something that the Tatts definitely found out as we’ve laid three players to rest over the last seven years,” Anderson said.

“Doc has been around for so long and has been such a force in Australian music so it’s great to see, not just the financial support the show will generate for his treatment, but also the acknowledgement of his contribution to music in this country and also just how much he is loved.”

As testament to Neeson’s reach, Baywatch star and good natured cheeseball David Hasslehoff, upon hearing of Neeson’s predicament, offered his services in the form of recording an acoustic version of the Angels classic ‘Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again’ (recorded at Lizotte’s Lambton no less) – with all proceeds of the sale of the single going to Neeson’s treatment.

“Yeah it doesn’t really matter how it came about – it’s bloody marvellous,” Anderson said.

“I’m pretty sure that it came about as a friend of his was also touched by brain cancer – I mean he could’ve just sent his best wishes but it speaks very highly of the man that he has thrown his hat into the ring like he has.”

Aside from helping out Neeson, the Rosy Tatts

are due to hit the road next month, once again jumping on the rock and roll extravaganza that is a Guns N’ Roses tour (the band opened for Gunners on their first Australian tour and again in 2010).

“A Gunners tour is always fun but the one thing with the Tatts is, it’s not that we’re blase about playing big stages – it’s just that we’re not intimidated by them. I mean we’ve played lots of big shows with bands like ZZ Top, Deep Purple, Iron Maiden and Aerosmith. Actually it was on a US Aerosmith tour in the 80s that I first met Guns N’ Roses.

“I also got probably the best piece of advice I’ve ever got on that tour. We were doing a soundcheck in this huge stadium-like room and the Aerosmith boys, all really lovely blokes, came to watch. I was talking to Steven Tyler and was telling him how we’d done plenty of big shows and outdoor festivals and such but never anything like this. His reply was ‘Man, just be as big as the room’, and I thought “f**k yeah’ and it’s stuck with me.”

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ewcastle production company, Stooged Theatre (‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’, ‘The Footage’, ‘Rabbit’), is set to kick off a new season at the Civic Playhouse in March with the Newcastle premiere of the contemporary classic, ‘Love Song’, by American playwright John Kolvenbach.

Formed in 2003, Stooged Theatre has gone from strength to strength, culminating in an astonishing 22 City of Newcastle Drama Award (CONDA) nominations last year, including backto-back best professional production awards for ‘Rabbit’ (2011) and ‘The Pillowman’ (2012).

Directed by CONDA-nominated director John Wood, Love Song revolves around central character Beane (played

by Theo Rule), a misunderstood oddball who falls in love with the burglar of his apartment, much to the dismay of his sister Joan (played by Novocastrian singersongwriter, Amy Vee).

“Love Song is a romantic comedy about two different relationships,” Wood said.

“One is a rather mundane marriage that

has lost its spark, and the other is about the character Beane falling in love with a burglar. Joan [Beane’s sister] has a new lease of life due to Beane’s happiness and the two different relationships form the basis of the story.”

Although a quirky romantic comedy at heart, Wood said Love Song explored much deeper themes.

“The story is about accepting a lot of who we are,” he said.

“We tend to gloss over and look at ourselves through a different light, so it’s about accepting your flaws on a level. It’s about love and how different relationships have similar moments and stereotypes, whether a married couple or a more crazy relationship.

The honeymoon period is the same for everyone – it’s about re-finding the passion.”

Wood said he had his own feel-good expectations of what people may take out of the production.

“I would like people to feel enthusiasm for love and romanticised notions, and want to go out and feel a bit happier after seeing this – basically I’m driving home the point that it is a comedy,” he laughed.

Love Song has a limited run of five performances at the Civic Theatre playhouse from March 6 to 9. All tickets are $25 and are available through Ticketek.

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hen Newcastle math-pop outfit Long Island sound release their sophomore EP, ‘New Patterns’, they are sure to take a few people by surprise with a decidedly different sound.

The band will be playing at the Cambridge this Friday night after a bit of a hiatus and are pretty keen to give the new tracks an airing.

“We have been laying low of late, I guess gathering personal experience and taking some time away from the band,” drummer Sean Cook told TE. “This year, we’re regrouping and we plan to hit everything a lot harder, especially once ‘New Patterns’ is released.”

Cook said the new EP would be somewhat of a departure for the band, with a much darker aesthetic and more personal lyrics.

“I’d say it’s different to the first one in that I’d say it contains more honesty about who we are as a band,” he said.

“On the first EP we were really quite bright and happy people, but on ‘New Patterns’ we’ve headed in a different direction – there’s a definite darkness to it.

“Also, the lyrics are a lot more introspective and personal and there is more of a groovy down tempo thing happening.”

The band enlisted the services of Melbourne producer Nick Huggins to oversee proceedings and Cook said Huggins brought a sense of freedom

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“The whole idea about the EP was based around freedom and personal expression,” he said.

“We really wanted to abandon all outside and external expectations and just get in and record the way we wanted to.

“Most of the songs were almost fully written before we went into the studio but, at the same time, the vibe and the feeling of all the songs was definitely created in the studio.”

While personal commitments have kept the band away from stages for a little while now, Cook said the band were looking forward to a busy 2013.

“We are definitely regrouping with a whole new attitude and we’re planning, once the EP comes out, to do at least two tours this year – we’re all really quite excited about the future of the band.”

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here’s no doubt that it’s been a long time between drinks for former Radio Birdman guitarist Deniz Tek when it comes to solo albums, with his last set ‘Equinox’ dropping in 1998.

Thankfully for fans of Tek’s irrepressible brand of Motor City-inspired rock and roll, he is about to redress the balance with a new album ‘Detroit’ which will be released this week. While it may’ve been 15 years since the last solo effort, don’t go thinking Tek has been resting on his laurels.

“It has been a long time, but I’ve had a lot of other things going on,” he explained.

“We got Radio Birdman going again throughout 2005 and 2007 and we recorded the album ‘Zeno Beach’, which was received really well and we played around 80 shows in 2007. After that we thought it was a good place to leave it and since then I’ve been working with a few different outfits, but now seemed like the right time to get another solo record out there.”

Tek said the album is much

more of a solo effort than his previous two, ‘Equinox’ and ‘Take It to the Vertical’, as there was much less of a reliance on collaborations.

“It’s definitely more solo than most things I’ve done,” he said.

“On ‘Vertical’ there was quite a bit of collaboration with [Birdman guitarist] Chris Masuak – he played a lot of the guitar parts on there and on ‘Equinox’ guys like Todd Eagle and Clay Green contributed quite a bit, but this one is mostly me so I guess I’ve got no-one to blame but myself.”

Such is the reach of his influence and the esteem in which he is held, Tek, who was a driving force in arguably one of the first and finest examples of Aussie punk rock, Radio Birdman, recently joined seminal Detroit rockers The Stooges onstage at a special tribute show for the band’s late guitarist Ron Asheton in Ann Arbour, Michigan and he narrowly missed out on a regular slot playing alongside the legendary Iggy Pop. “Man, that show was just fantastic,” Tek enthused.

“I’ve known a lot of those guys for years, but I’ve never had the pleasure of playing with them.

“For me, they always have

been the greatest rock and roll band in the world and Iggy still definitely has what it takes, when most guys his age are taking two steps back, this guy is taking two steps forward.

“I was actually considered for membership for the band – Iggy called me up and asked me if I’d do it, which I totally would have. In the end they went with [original second guitarist] James Williamson as they wanted to play their early ‘Raw Power’ stuff that Ron didn’t want to play when they were touring. In the end it was definitely the right decision, but never say never.”

For now though, Tek is back on the road to promote the new album and he said he was always excited at the prospect of returning to Newcastle – one of the most Birdman-friendly towns on the east coast.

“Yeah, Newcastle has always been really good to me, my wife [Angie Pepper] is from Newcastle, I lived there in 1979 and The Visitors, the band I started after Birdman, basically started in Newcastle, so I’m definitely fond of the city.”

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However, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s currently hitting the road hard with his 20-date â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Uni-Verseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; tour that will bring him to the Bar on the Hill next month. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m so looking forward to getting back out on the road,â&#x20AC;? he told TE. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done a few shows here and there, but nothing like this tour on a

national scale. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I did the [2012] Big Day Out which was really good, but I find with those kind of shows that the crowds only really want to hear the songs that get played on the radio, but with these shows you know people are coming out to see the whole thing, which is nice.â&#x20AC;?

Drapht, who is still riding the crest of his glorious fourth album, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Life Of Rileyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; (which picked up a number one spot on the ARIA charts, nods for best urban release and three songs from the slab making the Triple J Hottest 100), said while the latest album would form the basis of the show, it would also incorporate tracks from his previous albums â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Pale Riderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Who Am Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Brothers Grimmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m definitely going to be touching on my whole career with this tour,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been ten years now since I released â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Pale Riderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and I really appreciate the fact that I am able to develop those sounds that I came up with back then into something that is more representative of who I am now.â&#x20AC;?

Drapht said that he essentially put everything he had into his latest album and was heartened by the fact that it had been so well received by both critics and punters alike. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Recording the album was such a gruelling process,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;After the success of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Jimmy Recardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; [from the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Brothers Grimmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; set] I kind of felt a bit of pressure to go one better, I guess. Pretty much all of the recording, arranging and writing was done in my home studio so I was living and breathing the album all the time.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d find that I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even sit on the couch and watch television without feeling guilty for not working on the album. That said, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d say the end result was definitely worth it and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m really proud of [it].â&#x20AC;?

Drapht added that he was constantly amazed with how hip-hop has started to come of age in Australia, when previously it always seemed to be struggling for attention. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Man, if you told me 10 years ago

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Living areas feature luxurious high ceilings Spacious 1049 sqm corner block with double road access Versatile formal dining room overlooks in ground pool &opens to alfresco area Main has dual walk-in robes and deluxe ensuite and breakfast bar & private balcony Queen size bedrooms with walk-in robes and plasma TVs included Ducted air conditioning, ducted vacuuming & security system Central high tech computerized sound,light and entertainment system Home theatre includes projector, surround sound & built in snack bar Chef’s island Caesarstone kitchen, built in coffee machine and induction cooktop, steam oven Generously proportioned interiors with a flexible floorplan Spacious casual living and dining, dedicated home office/study Second floor rumpus room that opens to upstairs balcony with views Guest powder room, heated floors, walk in storage and electric internal blinds Outdoor Caeser stone kitchen overlooking inground gas heated pool Triple lock-up garage, built in bar & bathroom mezzanine storage, extra high doors for boats van or toys t 2nd triple garage extra long and wide with internal access t Meticulous grounds and computerized seasonal watering system POOL

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EAST MAITLAND “BRIGHTON” CIRCA 1925 Refined Style and Quality A fine residence obviously built and designed to take advantage of the prime parcel of land (1160sqm) set in the very desirable Victoria Street, East Maitland. The home has been beautifully maintained over the years with a major makeover and extension in recent years that has melded old and new with tasteful flair. All the exquisite original Californian bungalow features have been retained including polished floorboards, timber fretwork, ornate plaster ceilings, French doors and open fireplace. There are 4 spacious bedrooms, main with ensuite, walk in robe and French doors to a private terrace. The formal lounge and dining rooms are elegant and inviting and a wide central hallway opens onto the large informal living area and open plan kitchen which has just been rebuilt with imported appliances and Caesarstone benchtop. Ducted air conditioning and a brand new inground pool with attractive sandstone surround provides an enviable lifestyle.

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A true home of distinction set on 3.25 parklike acres with sweeping views stretching from Morpeth to Bolwarra. Quality inclusions and a floor plan that is spacious and appealing. With 415sqm of living space 4 generous bedrooms plus a study that is well designed with built in shelving and desk. The views can be enjoyed from every room and the 9 foot ceilings, ducted air and full insulation provide year round comfort and the passive solar design with living and entertaining areas facing north as well as a north facing alfresco entertaining area. Formal lounge and dining as well as home theatre room and rumpus room and large open plan informal living off the stylish gourmet kitchen and walk in pantry.

3 full size bathrooms, 2 with baths, caesar stone vanity tops and floor to ceiling tiling as well as a large laundry, storage room/wine cellar and the warmth of Blue gum polished timber floors and wool carpets throughout ensures this home provides the ultimate lifestyle. An attached double garage as well as a large 12x 9m shed with verandah, 3 phase power, and established gardens (watered from 40,000 litre tanks). Orchard and fruit and veg patch with stunning mature Eucalypt trees as a backdrop. Be prepared to be impressed.

An attractive English feel with a tree lined driveway to welcome you to a unique property, perfect to raise a family and conveniently located between Maitland and Newcastle. On 2.5 acres this property won’t disappoint. The home has only had the one owner, with which they have kept the property in great condition and have thoroughly enjoyed the lifestyle it has provided for them. With high ceilings throughout, ducted A/C, security system, cedar timber finishes and expansive living areas this home does not lack. The master bedroom includes an en-suite with corner spa, a huge walk-in robe as well as a separate dressing room. All the bedrooms are oversized with built-ins. The country style timber kitchen overlooks the pool and takes in the magnificent views the valley has to offer. There is a freestanding garage and workshop that has been built to match the main home that will impress the man of the house.

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View Saturday 1-1.30pm Agent Andrew McGrath 0428 406 442

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• Covered ent. area • Level fenced yard • Vehicle access for boats, vans & trailer • 9 miles of beach less than 600m away

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• Airconditioned • Inground pool • Detached self contained accommodation with 3 bedrooms

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The house has been freshly painted and features an open-plan living and kitchen area that opens onto a rear deck as well as new curtains. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also a near-new hot

For Sale: $289,950

water system for the house.

The property, located close to the convenience of Barnsley Public School, has a fully-fenced yard and a double garage and side carport.

For more information, phone Dowling Lake Macquarie on 4958 8177. Inspect: By appointment.

ith the recent wild weather, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wise to ensure that as a landlord or tenant you know what your rights and responsibilities are.

The effect on the tenancy itself will depend on the severity of the damage and what the tenant and the landlord want to do about the situation.

If the premises are destroyed or become totally or partly uninhabitable, this will not automatically end a tenancy. Either the tenant or the landlord can give a termination notice in writing to end the tenancy. If a landlord serves a tenant with a notice and the tenant does not want the tenancy to end, you should let them know. You cannot be evicted without a Consumer, Trader and Tenancy Tribunal order.

If the premises are only partly uninhabitable, a tenant may wish to stay on in the premises while the repairs are being carried out. If the premises have been more seriously damaged or have become totally uninhabitable, another option for a tenant is to move out temporarily and return once the premises are liveable again. Th is may be for a few days or weeks or however long it takes.

The landlord or agent can try to help the tenant as an act of goodwill but they are not obliged to fi nd or pay for a

tenantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s temporary accommodation. A tenant and the landlord/agent can also decide to formally end the agreement and re-sign a new agreement after the repairs are complete. However, be aware that a higher rent could be included in the new agreement.

Any agreement in these situations about the rent, how long a tenant may be away from the premises and what will happen to their possessions while they are away is best put in writing.

If the tenancy is to continue, the fi rst step is for the landlord or agent, preferably with the tenant being present, to inspect the premises and document the repairs needed.

The tenant should discuss with the landlord or agent the timetable for repairs, recognising that there may be unavoidable delays because of the demand for insurance assessments and qualified tradespeople in the area.

After a natural disaster, most repairs needed are likely to be classed as urgent repairs.

The landlord or agent must tell a tenant before they sign a tenancy agreement if the premises have been subject to flooding or bushfi re in the previous 5 years.

If this information was not disclosed to a tenant before they signed the agreement and it happens again, they may be entitled to compensation.

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Paddle power: Musician to kayak around the Lake AMELIA PARROTT

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“There’s defi nitely a little bit of fear there but that’s what I’m excited about.

“I’m feeling strong and I’m ready for it.”

Mr Jewell said that circumnavigating Lake Macquarie was “just the tip of the iceberg” as he has plans to kayak nearly 2,000 kilometres down the Murray River and almost 5,000 kilometres around Madagascar for charity in the future.

Mr Jewell will depart from Speers Point Amateur Sailing Club at 7am on Wednesday, February 27 and return to shore at 3pm on Sunday, March 3.

For more information or to donate, visit www.paddle360.org. @thepostjourno

ost Novocastrians with a fi nger on the pulse of the Newcastle music scene will likely know Kenny Jewell as the bassist in local band, Nat Cole and the Kings and as the owner of The Studio.

Th is week, however, Mr Jewell will put down his bass and pick up a paddle as he attempts to kayak around Lake Macquarie to raise money for national depression and anxiety awareness organisation, beyondblue.

The five-day 200kilometre journey came about as a result of Mr Jewell’s own mental health issues as a sufferer of bipolar disorder.

“A trait of bipolar is you have obsessive tendencies,” Mr Jewell explained.

“My obsessive tendencies would kick in [when I paddled] and distances would become further and further.

“I’d look at the furthest point away and say, ‘I’m going there.’”

Around four months ago Mr Jewell decided he would kayak around the entire lake and raise money for charity along Kenny Jewell will kayak around Lake Macquarie for charity the way.

The victorious Lake Macquarie 12-years boys’ Oz Tag team

Winners are grinners: Boys win State championship LOUISE BOURKE

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oing into the recent State Cup in Wollongong as underdogs, the Lake Macquarie 12-years boys’ Oz Tag team surprised everyone, including their coach and families, when they defeated form team Nepean, 4-2, to become State champions.

It was a remarkable turn around from the previous year’s campaign, when the team won only one game in the competition in their fi rst year playing together.

“We still can’t quite believe that they are State champions,” said team manager and parent, Racquel Davis.

“The boys went into the competition as

underdogs...they played every game with guts and determination giving everything they had and leaving nothing in their tanks.

“By the grand fi nal they were suffering injury and fatigue but they didn’t show it. They wanted the win badly and their performance was outstanding.”

Winning 5 of 6 pool games, the Dolphins defeated Cronulla in the semifi nal, 5-1, and faced Nepean, who had beaten them in round 1, in the grand fi nal.

The team of Cohan Geelan, Darcy Heaney, Kai Smith, Declan Maguire, Beau Davis, Mitchell Roberts, John Thomas, Jye Pastourmoglou, Sam Douglas, Dane Brouwer, Jack Sullivan, Cahleb Faulkner, Taj Emerton, Ky Muller and Ethan Fowler, was trained by coach, Mark Smith. @louisebourke

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Wet and wild conditions Jets battle in the wind and rain to hold Brisbane Roar to 0-0 draw

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he Newcastle Jets have maintained their tenuous grip on a top-six spot on the A-League ladder after playing out a 0-0 draw against Brisbane Roar amid horrendous conditions at Hunter Stadium on Friday night.

With both teams looking to secure a fi nals spot, the match started at a frantic pace with the Jets making their intentions felt fi rst after defender, Josh Brillante, sent an on-a-string cross to former England international Emile Heskey who, surrounded by Roar defence, hit a fi rst time volley into the post.

The Jets were almost in again, just two minutes later, thanks again to another cross from Brillante that found an unmarked Adam Taggart inside the box. The Socceroo found the ball with his instep, but a mistimed shot was cleared by the Roar defence.

The Roar had their fi rst real chance in the 16th minute after a loose ball ricocheted off the head of midfielder, Zenon Caravella, before hitting the post.

Jets keeper, Mark Birighitti, was called into action ten minutes later, coming off his line to make a heart-

stopping save with his foot in a oneon-one with Besart Berisha.

It looked as though Brisbane had gone one-up just before the break after Jade North slotted the ball in the net from close range, however the linesmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s flag was up for offside and both sides went into the break on level pegging.

Newcastle began the second half much like the fi rst after Heskey set up Ruben Zadkovich just outside the box, who delivered a powerful low drive goalbound, forcing Roar keeper Michael Theo to make a diving save.

Heskey again created problems for Brisbane in the 72nd minute after he laid the ball off to Taggart who sent another powerful strike right into the palms of Theo.

Not to be outdone, the Roar responded almost instantly when Ivan Franiic sent Berisha into space, his shot stopped by Birighitti leaving both teams with one point at full time.

The Jets will certainly be tested this week, fi rstly traveling to Wellington to take on the Phoenix at Westpac Stadium on Wednesday night before heading to Melbourne to take on the Victory at AAMI Park on Sunday.

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