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Ugly and unsafe Carrington residents despair at lack of action over old building

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arrington resident, Georgia Shuwalow, has had enough. For the past two years she’s been lobbying Newcastle City Council to do something about the old Brambles building on Elizabeth Street – which since becoming empty has been vandalised, had its windows and fence smashed and is now a dumping ground for rubbish. “The aesthetics of the building just look horrible,� Ms Shuwalow said. “It’s not because it’s industrial – I mean we bought in an industrial street – it’s the fact that it’s old, falling down, and unsafe. “The whole thing is full of old petrol drums, there’s broken glass and stuff everywhere and kids are playing in there all the time [because of the holes in the fence].� Ms Shuwalow recently received a letter from Newcastle Council saying they had written to the owners and that they couldn’t do anything further. “The letter that Council sent to them just said to board up the windows, but that’s not going to solve the problem and make it look better,� Ms Shuwalow said. “[Council] could at least control the view and the aesthetics of the street.� According to a Newcastle Council spokesperson, they responded to Ms Shuwalow’s previous requests by organising mowing of the grass and clearing of rubbish, confi rming they wrote to the property

Now is the time to “take great alarm� – that was the key message from Newcastle City Council’s ‘Talking Numbers’ community information session that was held last week. Steve Edmonds, Director of City Assets, delivered the dismal fi nancial overview and stressed that Council has a “significant risk of insolvency by 2017�, also emphasising it would be preferable for Council to make cuts now, with community input...

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Frustrated Carrington resident, Georgia Shuwalow, outside the old Brambles building

owners on March 15 to request various improvements on the building and suggesting the use of their graffiti removal service. The spokesperson confi rmed that from here, it is the property owner’s responsibility, not the council’s, to maintain the site and that Council is unlikely to plant more trees given the area is classified as light industrial.

“Carrington’s meant to be one of the upcoming, trendier sort of suburbs, and you would think the Council would want to make sure it looks that way,� Ms Shuwalow said. Do you know more about the building or its owners? Email us at newcastlepost.com.au @triciamorosin

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hursday’s leadership-spillthat-never-was and the antics of the Federal Labor MPs concerned will go down in history as a farce of epic proportions. But two other events happened on the same day that are worthy of note. In what has become a hallmark of this Government, important and significant achievements tend to be overshadowed by infighting. On Thursday morning, the Prime Minister delivered an historic apology to mothers, children and families who were affected by the practice of forced adoption between the 1950s-70s. And in an exciting development for Hunter families and support agencies who care for people with disabilities, the National Disability Insurance Scheme bill was approved by the House of Representatives on Thursday and will soon become law. Th is means that an independent body will be created to work with people with a disability. For the fi rst time, funding will be provided from an assessment of people’s needs, rather than just what is allocated in a budget. Realistic care and support will be given to around 140,000 people around the State, for the fi rst time in our history. Th is is certainly something to talk about.

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TAFE NSW is our public provider of vocational education and training. Now more than ever, we need to make changes to remain relevant and useful to students, employers, industry and the future workforce of NSW. So we are talking to people about the value of TAFE NSW and how we should change – Let’s talk about TAFE.

We invite you to share your views about TAFE NSW at haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au/TAFE by 12 April 2013.

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Union campaign to ‘Rate Barry’ puts the spotlight on cuts in the Hunter TRICIA MOROSIN

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nions NSW’s ‘Rate Barry’ campaign continues to gain momentum, with a protest outside Newcastle MP, Tim Owen’s office last week serving as a reminder to the community of the two-year anniversary of the O’Farrell Government. Unions NSW Secretary, Mark Lennon, was in town for the rally and encouraged Novocastrians to fi ll out a report card on the government’s performance to date. “A lot of people think Barry O’Farrell is a ‘do nothing’ premier,� Mr Lennon said. “The message we’re sending here is ‘no, he’s actually doing a lot, but none of it is to the benefit of working people’.� Mr Lennon listed the cuts to public service jobs, changes to workers’ compensation benefits, and funding reductions to health and education, as just some of the flaws of this government, which he claimed “needs to lift its game�. Newcastle Trades Hall Council Secretary, Gary Kennedy, said the Hunter has experienced “a fairly substantial hit� and urged locals to fi ll out the report card on the Unions NSW website, so they have specific feedback to present to local State Members. Newcastle MP, Tim Owen, responded to the criticisms by highlighting the

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Concerned Newcastle residents and union members rally outside Tim Owen’s Newcastle office on Thursday

Government’s urban renewal plans for Newcastle, saying the Government is “spending more on this city than has ever been spent�. According to Mr Owen, the State

Government has balanced “living within our means�, with “ensuring frontline services are not degraded� and there are now more local police, nurses and teachers than ever before.

The Premier’s office issued a response to the campaign, saying the Government is proud of its record and its achievements to date. @triciamorosin

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Hotel glassing: Hamilton security guard attacked

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olice have launched an investigation after a security guard was glassed during an altercation at a hotel in Hamilton on Friday. Shortly before 9pm, a 29-year-old security guard approached three men in the beer garden of a Beaumont Street hotel due to their intoxication. The guard told the men they were to be ejected from the hotel and an argument commenced.

As the guard tried to seize alcohol from one of the group, he was assaulted by all three and a schooner glass struck him in the left side of his head. Two hotel patrons came to the guard’s assistance but they were also assaulted by the group, who then left the premises. The injured man was treated at John Hunter Hospital for a serious laceration to his left ear while the two hotel patrons suffered bruising.

Filling in for Laura Jayes editorial@newcastlepost.com.au he great American football coach Vince Lombardi once said, “Confidence is contagious. So is lack of confidence.” Confidence is something there isn’t much of in the Federal Labor Party at the moment, and if Thursday’s bizarre events are anything to go by, it will be a long time before confidence returns for Labor both internally and in the minds of the public. In fact, if anything, the “leadership challenge that wasn’t” late on Thursday only further pushes Labor and Julia Gillard down a bottomless pit from which there is seemingly no escape. In short, Simon Crean fi red the gun on Thursday afternoon but the bullet had no venom. Whilst it forced Labor into the inevitable – a Caucus meeting to discuss the leadership – it was clear as the afternoon progressed that Kevin Rudd did not have the numbers to topple the Prime Minister. The result is that Labor MPs missed what I believe is their last realistic chance to change leaders ahead of what most predict will be a bloodbath on September 14. It is difficult now to imagine how changing captains of the ship any closer to the election than now could have any positive impact, and those

who continued to support Gillard on Thursday now must live with their decision, go down with the ship and deal with the consequences. That’s not to say that Rudd would have won the election. But all the discussions behind people’s backs, the whispers in the corridors and the leaks to the media must stop now – for the good of both the party and the nation. Labor had its chance to change jockeys, and it chose not to. It should now be “case closed”. For Labor to have any chance at the September 14 election, the confidence in Julia Gillard must be contagious across the entire party. Labor must be united. The reality is that Thursday’s events have surely done nothing to improve the standing of Labor in people’s minds. In fact, the electorate probably feels more lost and unsure than ever before. As it stands, Labor is a rabble. In history, the events of last Thursday will go down as hurtful, unnecessary and destabilising to Labor during a time of immense crisis. It will also go down as a time in which the Coalition enjoyed one almighty free ride thanks to the other side of politics being a disastrous mess.

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Four new mothers are set to tackle a 100-kilometre trek for a “challenge�

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any new mums would say that caring for a new bub requires as much energy as you’d need for a marathon, but four Newcastle mums are gearing up to do both next month as part of the Wilderness Society’s WildEndurance 100K Team Challenge. Tobie McGann, Neanthe Marsh, Alexia Matthews and Bec Smyth, who have dubbed themselves the “Mountain Mums�, are aiming to complete the 100-kilometre hike through the Blue Mountains in 24 hours, stopping at checkpoints along the way to care for their children. Ms Marsh said the group decided to complete the walk because they wanted a challenge.

“It sounded really hard so we thought we’d give it a go,� she said. “We’re all competitive people and we’ve all played competitive rugby for a lot of years together and I think there is an extra dimension in it rather than just the physical... I think it’s the mental challenge of it too.� Making light of the challenge ahead, Mrs Matthews said the 100-kilometre walk would be a nice chance to get a break from the kids and spend some time with the girls. “It’s a personal challenge but doing it together makes it easier. “It would be a nice little escape.� To donate to the ‘Mountain Mums’, visit events.wildendurance.org.au/ mountain+mums.

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man has appeared in court after he allegedly attacked a police dog at Raymond Terrace on Friday evening. At about 8pm, police were called to an area near Geer and Watt Streets where a large group of intoxicated people had gathered. A man who had fled the scene was stopped a short time later in King Street where he allegedly

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Fans in mourning Tragic accident claims the life of daredevil rider

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he motocross world is mourning the loss of young daredevil rider, Tyrone Gilks, after an accident whilst practicing for his latest world record attempt claimed the life of the 19-year-old late last week. Gilks was due to appear at the Maitland Bike and Hotrod Show at Maitland Showground on Saturday where he was to attempt to break the current 250cc 2stroke jump record but during rehearsals for the 310-foot jump on Thursday, Gilks sustained serious chest injuries after crashing his bike into the apex of the down ramp. According to Maitland duty officer Inspector Greg Blain, Gilks had already successfully completed the jump that morning but said things went wrong on his second attempt at around 10:40am. Gilks was taken to the John Hunter Hospital where he underwent surgery but he later died of his injuries. Police officers from the Newcastle Crash Investigation Unit are assessing footage of the crash and will prepare a report for the coroner. Tributes began pouring in on Gilks’ Facebook athlete page and on a dedicated ‘R.I.P Tyrone Gilks’ page on Thursday afternoon with many friends and fans taking solace in the fact that the talented teen passed away doing something that he loved. Gilks will be remembered as a skilled rider who claimed his fi rst 65cc distance jump record at 11-years-old, before going on to claim the 85cc and 125cc titles by the age of 16.

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NEWCASTLE MATTERS by Newcastle City Council Lord Mayor, Jeff McCloy

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here was a story circulating in the press last weekend about improvements at Newcastle’s surf clubs and it is beneficial to provide the community with more information about this. The Coastal Revitalisation program has a budget of $35.9 million over 10 years and is one of The City of Newcastle’s priority projects. Many of you would have seen the improvements along the Merewether Beach stretch. Th is is part of the larger project to improve the 6-kilometre Bathers Way and this is what is currently funded. It was never Council’s intention to fund surf clubs from the Coastal Revitalisation program, however surf clubs are on the radar. Council is currently undertaking a project to develop a Surf Pavillion Strategy that looks at all Council-owned coastal buildings, which includes

six surf club buildings, two ocean baths buildings, Shepherds Hill Cottage and all associated structures located within the area across 11-kilometres of coastline. The strategy will provide a coordinated and realistic program for upgrades to each of these buildings. Th is holistic approach will assist in positioning all surf clubs and associated buildings for future funding opportunities and planning for capital improvements. The report is due at the end of the year and will be used to plan all building modifications and public domain works. Initial consultation with key stakeholders has provided a good overview of the needs of the clubs and this will be used in conjunction with condition reports and assessments to identify a schedule of short, medium and long-term improvements. The report will also be available to Hunter Surf Life Saving and individual clubs.

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Men’s business Newcastle set to get new Men’s Shed

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alling all blokes: Are you retired, popularity, providing men with a social vehicle. unemployed, or simply interested in “It’s the old adage – men talk side by side, getting together with like-minded they don’t come together to talk face to face […] men to do something for the because whilst they’re working on a project, community? they’re communicating, and it’s providing Then you’ll be happy to hear there’s a new that mental stimulus that they’ve lost because Men’s Shed coming to Newcastle. they’re not working,” Mr Dibben explained. Co-founders, Bill Ray and Chris Dibben, are The next Newcastle Men’s Shed meeting will looking for members while they secure funding be held on Tuesday, April 2 at South Leagues for a permanent site, and are already holding Club, Merewether, from 7pm. meetings on the fi rst Tuesday of every month. For more information, call Bill on 4955 5752. “Really, right now, we’re after men,” Mr Dibben said. “So if you’re a bloke that wants something to do, something different, [you should] come along to the meetings.” Although woodwork and general handyman tasks are on the to-do list, the gentlemen will leave it up to the members to decide which direction they’ll take. And despite it being early days, they’ve already gained the support of Newcastle MP, Tim Owen, who has paid for the group to be incorporated and is helping them get approval to build a shed on Crown lands. Since coming to prominence around 10 years ago, the men’s shed movement has exploded in Co-founders of the Newcastle Men’s Shed, Bill Ray and Chris Dibben

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ow is the time to “take great alarm” – that was the key message from Newcastle City Council’s ‘Talking Numbers’ community information session that was held last week. Steve Edmonds, Director of City Assets, delivered the dismal fi nancial overview and stressed that Council has a “significant risk of insolvency by 2017”, also emphasising it would be preferable for Council to make cuts now, with community input, as opposed to leaving it in the hands of an administrator following insolvency. “What tends to happen with councils, if they go down that track, is they have to simply bring in an administrator [who] would immediately cut services and most likely have to sack a number of staff to get the budget back into balance,” Mr Edmonds explained. “It would be that drastic – any community consultation or input, would be absolutely minimal in a crisis situation like that. “So we certainly don’t want to get to that point, by any means.” Lord Mayor, Jeff McCloy, agreed with the concerning assessment and said that tough decisions have to be made otherwise Council will “unquestionably fall over a fi nancial cliff ”.

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“We need to pull together on this and we need to not be swayed by one small section of our community that just wants something in the lolly shop,” Mr McCloy said. Council’s new General Manager, Ken Gouldthrop, answered many

of the audience’s questions, most of which were around individual services including the Beresfield Golf Course. Mr Gouldthrop said the changes were “not targeting any one group”, but that everything was on the table. He also encouraged the groups running Council

facilities to put a forward a viable business proposition for their facility. The draft budget with cost saving recommendations will be on public exhibition throughout May, with the fi nal budget due in late June. @triciamorosin

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t will soon be easier for animal lovers to keep snakes, turtles and lizards as pets with new rules that will allow pet stores to sell some species of reptiles for the fi rst time. Environment Minister, Robyn Parker, said the new rules, which brings NSW in line with other states, would make it easier for people to fi nd and select reptiles as a pet and provide greater transparency about where and how reptiles are being sold.

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Snakes in store: Shops to sell more reptile species “There are more than 16,800 licensed reptile keepers in NSW, which shows how popular they have become as pets,� Ms Parker said. “Until now they have only been able to buy pets online or at reptile expos but not at reputable and well established pets stores. Th is can be a baffl ing process for people wanting to take up the hobby. “The new rules will allow pet stores to sell five species of lizard, eight types of python and two turtle species, including bearded dragons, geckos and carpet pythons.� Ms Parker said pet shops will need a Fauna Dealer’s licence to sell reptiles, a condition designed to ensure reptiles are kept in a suitable habitat and that the pet store will provide the right advice and information to people buying reptiles as pets. A code of practice has been developed by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) to help people provide the right standard of care, which will be provided at point of sale in pet shops and online. Pet shops will also be assessed by the NPWS to ensure they will provide the right level of care, hygiene and education for would-be keepers, including a reptile identification test. The new rules follow a spate of thefts of reptiles from a Hunter zoo at the end of last year, which sparked a number of police investigations.

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Asking the big questions that will shape our future

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hat types of housing do we need? What do you think should be the major transport priorities? How important is it for you to live close to shops, cafes, schools, hospitals and other services? These are all questions being asked by the NSW Government in the development of a new plan for the way the Lower Hunter will grow over the next 20 years. As Mayor, I am passionate about doing what I can to make our community a better place to live and work in for our families and future generations. Th is means giving the people of Lake Macquarie a choice of housing that is affordable, of the right type and size, and in the right place. It also means ensuring residents have access to the services they need, such as schools, hospitals, shops and cultural, recreational and sporting facilities, alongside planning for efficient transport connections in, out and around the City.

While we cannot see everything the future holds for our City, one thing is certain: our population is growing and it is time to embrace the challenges and opportunities this presents. Council is supporting this growth in a sustainable way by ensuring our Lifestyle 2030 Strategy works hand in hand with the NSW Government’s updated Lower Hunter plan. We can all play an important role in shaping how the Lower Hunter grows over the next 20 years and I encourage you to have your say about what our community needs for housing, jobs, transport, infrastructure and the environment. Two community forums will be held in partnership with Council on Thursday, April 4 at the Council Chambers between 1pm and 3:30pm and on Thursday, April 11 at Morisset Country Club between 6:30pm and 8pm. If you can’t make it to the forums you can still have your say online via the www.planning.nsw.gov.au/ lowerhunter website.

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POLICE MATTERS with Senior Constable Tony Tamplin

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very day you hear police talking about crimes and asking for assistance from you, the public. We need any information you may have to help us solve crimes and arrest the people responsible. As examples of how important you are to this success, I want to highlight two recent incidents. Last week there was an armed holdup at a small supermarket at Morpeth. Witnesses saw the man with a knife run from the store and get into a car nearby. He was seen driving off in this car and one of the witnesses got the registration number of the car, relaying this information to police when they arrived at the scene. Police checked the registration details and found the owner to be recorded as living in a house in East Maitland. Police went to that address, saw the car that had been described to them by the witness in the driveway and spoke to the occupants of the house. One of the males inside made certain admissions, due to the strength of the information from the witnesses and he was taken to Maitland Police

Station and charged with the Armed Robbery. Then just two days later, several witnesses saw a woman walking down several streets in Merewether. As she did so, she was able to get into several parked cars. These witnesses followed the woman and contacted police as they went. They continued to relay information as to the whereabouts of the woman until they fi nally arrived and spoke to her in Watkins Street, Merewether. The woman was full of stories of innocence but because of the quick work by the witnesses, she was still in possession of a swag of items that she had stolen from the cars. She has been charged with three counts of Steal from Motor Vehicle, Goods in Custody and Breach of Bail. Both these incidents may not have been solved without the support of the community members who took the time to assist their community by telling us what was happening. They were willing to get involved and we thank them for this. A safe, secure community is a team effort and these examples are positive proof of this. Great job to all!

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Lake Macquarie Classic Boatfest: There will be everything from boats on display to live entertainment, amusement rides, Aboriginal Cultural Cruises on the Lake, Easter egg hunt, art displays, vintage cars and farm machinery. Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 March / Toronto Foreshore / More info: www.classicboatfest.com.au

Opening Event: Come along to the opening of the wonderful exhibition, Contemporary Australian Drawing: 20 Years of the Dobell Prize for Drawing. Sunday 7 April 2013 / Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery / from 2pm / Bookings: 4965 8260

Living with Arthritis: Hear from guest speaker, Di Spragg from NSW Arthritis. The session will cover physiotherapy, yoga, tai chi, complementary therapies. Friday 5 April / Swansea Community Cottage / 9am – 12.45pm / Reservations: Swansea Community Cottage on 4971 1229

Works to improve the stormwater drainage on Macquarie Road, Fennell Bay are planned to start by early April. The works are expected to take six weeks. One lane at a time on Macquarie Road will need to be closed during installation of a drainage culvert under the road.

Road closures. Victory Parade, at the intersection with The Boulevarde and Brighton Avenue, will be closed for the Lake Macquarie Classic Boatfest. The closures will be Saturday 30 March from 7.30am-5.30pm and Sunday 31 March 2013 from 7.30am-5pm

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Youth Fest – Skate Event: Learn from some of the best in the business at Youth Week’s indoor park skate event. There will be music, a free sausage sizzle and staff from Playgrounds Park will be there to give advice and run workshops. This a Lake Macquarie Youth Week event. Saturday 6 April / 10am - 2pm / 275 Fishery Point Road / free. More info: Brodie on 4973 5125

Development Approval has been given to undertake an upgrade of Marks Point Marina. Once completed, the marina will boast up to date maintenance and vessel handling facilities with new floating berths. Construction will occur in stages and is anticipated to be completed by mid 2014. More information: www.markspointmarina.com.au.

A development application has been approved for Frost Commercial Kitchen and Bath’s new facility on Stenhouse Drive. The facility will provide for the manufacturing of custom catering equipment and a training centre for the hospitality industry. Construction started in December and is due for completion by June 2013.

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Dance Extravaganza: Warm up at the dance workshops and demos and then dance the night away at the Blue Light Disco. This a Lake Macquarie Youth Week event. Friday 12 April / 5 - 10pm / Morisset PCYC / Cost: $10 (includes sausage sizzle) / More information: Rosmairi on 0459 038 217

Family History Workshop: Thinking of researching your family tree but don’t know where to start? Or have you started researching but don’t know where to go next? Find the answers at these small group sessions. Belmont Library / Thursday 11 April / 10-11.30am / Bookings essential: 4921 0446

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

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

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Councils continue to urge for upgrade to flood-prone Cessnock Road to write to the RMS requesting that they urgently consider upgrading the road to reduce the impact of flooding, which regularly results in the closure of the road for extended periods. Cr Geohegan implored Council to act on the issue as the RMS have no plans to upgrade the road, despite their own forecasts suggesting traffic on the road will more than double once the Hunter Expressway is opened later this year, from 8,300 cars per day to 18,000 cars per day.. Cr Geohegan said Cessnock Road was a crucial link between Maitland and the F3 Freeway. “Cessnock Road was closed in 2007, in that flood event,” Cr Geohegan said. “At the time there was no link, except for John Renshaw Drive, to get to Cessnock and the F3.” In seconding the motion, Councillor Ken Wethered said raising the road would reduce the impact of future flooding. “I think this road

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aitland City Council will write to the Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) about flooding at Cessnock Road at Testers Hollow after flood waters inundated the road earlier this month, leading to its week-long closure. At the recent Council meeting, Councillor Bob Geohegan moved an urgent item of business asking Council

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It might be only 7.30am, but already Paul is using the MyLakeMac online tool to check which bins to put out tonight. Paul is passionate about the potential of technology to help governments improve access to everyday services, and along with the team at Lake Macquarie City Council, developed this tool to do just that.

Lake Mac loves technology Council’s online systems expert Paul Hempsall is the man behind MyLakeMac, a new online tool that gives Lake Macquarie residents instant access to information about key Council services. Thinking that there must be a better way to keep track of which bins go out in his street each week without waiting for the neighbours to put their’s out, or calling Council to check, Paul pursued his vision for a simple, fast tool that makes it easier to access information on our services based on your address. Paul worked with other Council staff to create a web service that is suitable for different screen types, such as mobile phones, desktop computers and tablets. The result is an online tool that goes far beyond waste services. MyLakeMac has information about events at the City’s libraries, art galleries and swimming pools, as well as an array of community events from rodeos to fashion shows. Local development applications are also listed and mapped, so the community can track what building works are planned or going on in their area. And this is just the beginning.

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Lake history goes digital

Trailblazing technology

Rare and fragile historical items that reflect the social, cultural, industrial, and environmental history of the Lake Macquarie area are now being digitised and made available online.

With the new Lake Macquarie Tourism walking and kayaking mobile web application, you can access detailed information on trails in the area at the tap of a finger.

The collection includes many wonderful old photos that tell of picnics by the lake, boat building and more.

The app features 20 of Lake Macquarie’s walks and 5 kayaking trails, along with information on difficulty level, access points and highlights.

Browse historical photos of your suburb at www.lakemac.com.au/about-lake-macquarie/history

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The David Maddison Lecture is a free public lecture commemorating the contributions of Professor David Maddison, the Foundation Dean of Medicine at the University of Newcastle. For further information please visit: www.newcastle.edu.au/faculty/health and view the events calendar. WHEN

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Toronto Baptist Church Invites you to celebrate Easter Good Friday at 9am, Sunday 6am at Toronto Foreshore 9.30am & 7pm at cnr The Boulevarde and Jindalee St

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am not entirely sure who reads the Easter reflections in our newspapers but I am glad that you are. Perhaps you are a Christian who is looking for encouragement from a church leader. Perhaps you are a person who is thinking about spiritual things and wondering if Christianity has the answers you are looking for. This year I am writing to those who are searching or enquiring. If you were to walk into most Anglican churches on Good Friday you would be struck by the barrenness before your eyes. The flowers and decorations have been removed or covered. You might see a bare wooden cross at the front of the church. If you were to return on Easter Day the space is quite different. The brass will be shining and there will be lots of flowers. With these simple actions we move from the sombre to the joyful. There is no real doubt that Jesus existed. This view is supported by most modern scholars of ancient times including people who would not describe themselves as Christian. The vast majority affirm that Jesus was crucified by order of the local Roman leader - Pontius Pilate. From here, Christians point to the amazing movement that occurred in which people who had been despondent and fearful spoke about the tomb being empty and

seeing Jesus again. The witness of Christians is that all of this did happen and they point to the records of the early church in the New Testament. They testified that love and hope could not be quenched and that evil and hurt would not prevail. They proclaimed that death is not the end. Christians say that the New Testament accounts are reliable. They are accounts written in the language and styles of the day. They help us understand what occurred and the difference it made in people’s lives. Jesus spoke about forgiveness for people weighed down by their wrongdoing and mistakes. He encouraged people to treat others with dignity. He confronted religious authorities that caused harm. He invited people to know God more deeply. God who they sensed and who they had heard about. If you are spiritually searching you may find hope in the worship of Good Friday and Easter Day with its movement from death to life. You may find in the Christian Scriptures the way of understanding God and life that gives you new direction. My prayer is that you will find God in your searching and my pledge is that our churches will take your pilgrimage seriously. Easter Greetings Bishop Peter Stuart, Anglican Diocese of Newcastle

Service times for Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle Blackbutt North

Thursday 7pm, 10pm, Good Friday 9am, 9.30am, 10pm, 3pm, Saturday 7pm, Easter Sunday 7.30am, 9am, 9.15am, 5.30pm, 5.45pm Blackbutt South Thursday 7pm, Good Friday 10am, 11am, 3pm, Saturday 7pm, Easter Sunday 8am, 9.15am Boolaroo Thursday 7pm, /Warners Bay Good Friday 2.15pm, 3pm, Saturday 5.30pm, Easter Sunday 7.30am, 9am Broadmeadow Good Friday 3pm, Easter Sunday 9.30am East Lake Macquarie Thursday 7pm, Good Friday 10am, 3pm, Satuday 7pm, Easter Sunday 7.45am, 9.15am Hamilton Cathedral Thursday 5pm, 7pm, Good Friday 10am, 3pm, Saturday 7.15pm, Easter Sunday 7am, 9.30am Mayfield/ Thursday 7pm, Mayfield West Good Friday 9am, 3pm, Saturday 7pm, Easter Sunday 8am Newcastle Easter Sunday 7.30am The Junction Good Friday 10.30am, 3pm, Easter Sunday 9am Tighes Hill Good Friday 10.30am, 3pm, Easter Sunday 8am Wallsend-Shortland Thursday 7pm, Good Friday 10am, 3pm, Saturday 6.30pm, Easter Sunday 8am For more information, visit www.mn.catholic.org.au/news-events/special-events/easter-2013

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Pop in for a treat this Easter R umour has it everybody’s favourite furry friend – the Easter Bunny – will be making a special appearance at Poppy’s Garden Centre next Saturday March 30. The bouncing bunny will be guest of honour at Poppy’s ‘Easter Egg Scramble’ event, which will also feature an Easter egg hunt, guessing competition, giveaways, kids art and craft activities and 30 per cent off plants and pots (excluding potted colour and seedlings). The festivities coincide with the launch of a few fresh and exciting changes at the centre, including new management, a new baby animal enclosure and the impending licensing of the Verandah Café. Local chef, Scott Dudgeon, has also returned to the café to shake things up with a revamped menu. “Scott has over 24 years in the industry, has worked in numerous European and Hunter Valley boutique restaurants and has huge plans for our café,” Operations Manager, Tanya Penfold, said.

“His new menu will be taking things from basic to contemporary and offering a wide range of tastes to suit a variety of palates.” What won’t be changing is the expert horticultural and landscaping advice that Poppy’s has provided since opening in 2006. The centre has over 55 years combined experience in horticulture and was this year honoured with the ‘Best Medium Garden Centre Award’ by the Nursery and Garden Industry NSW Association (NGINA). “The award was based on our extremely neat and tidy landscape area, our outstanding range and quality of plants, as well as the ’wow’ factor of our home and giftware range,” Ms Penfold said. The Easter Scramble will start at 11am on Saturday March 30 at Poppy’s Garden Centre, 83 Oakdale Road, Gateshead (4947 8255). The Verandah Café is open seven days for breakfast and lunch (4947 8305).

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Sweeter days E aster will be looking a whole lot sweeter for the residents of Maitland-based domestic violence refuge and service provider Carrie’s Place this year with local gymnasiums Anytime Fitness Thornton and Green Hills planning to donate chocolate eggs and soft toys for children and families in need. Anytime Fitness Thornton manager Ellen Davies said members had got behind the gymnasium’s appeal for donations. “We wanted to help out a local charity for Easter ...and thought Carrie’s Place was a really good charity to support,� she said. “There are a lot of members here

who want to do something for the community so this gives them an avenue to be able to do that.� Carrie’s Place manager Jan McDonald said the donations would go a long way to helping families in the refuge over the Easter period and the many more that access Carrie’s Place services. “We will have 12 children and five women in the refuge over Easter. “The children in our crisis accommodation are our number one priority...and putting a smile on their face is the most important thing. “Many of our women just don’t have the energy emotionally or financially to celebrate Easter so our children will be very grateful.�

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by Elisha Stein

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Sugar under the microscope

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ou may have heard there was a bill proposed in America to ban huge ‘buckets’ of soft drink being sold at some shops. But the trillion dollar sugar industry fought it through the courts and got it thrown out. According to the New York Times, on May 26, 2009, Robert Lustig gave a lecture called ‘Sugar: The Bitter Truth’, which was posted on YouTube the following July. Since then, it has been viewed over 3 million times. Lustig is a specialist on pediatric hormone disorders and the leading expert in childhood obesity at the University of California. Lustig is willing to insist publicly and unambiguously, when most researchers are not, that sugar is a toxic substance that people abuse. In Lustig’s view, sugar should be thought of like cigarettes and alcohol, as something that’s killing us. If Lustig is right, then our excessive consumption of sugar is the primary reason that obesity and diabetes has skyrocketed in the past 30 years. But his argument implies more than that. If Lustig is right, it would mean that

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sugar is also the likely dietary cause of several other chronic ailments widely considered to be diseases of Western lifestyles – heart disease, hypertension and many common cancers among them. It’s one thing to suggest, as most nutritionists will, that a healthy diet includes more fruits and vegetables, and maybe less fat, red meat and salt. It’s entirely different to claim that one particularly cherished aspect of our diet might not just be an unhealthy indulgence but actually be toxic, that when you bake your children a birthday cake or give them lemonade on a hot summer day, you may be doing them more harm than good, despite all the love that goes with it. Suggesting that sugar might kill us is what zealots do. But Lustig, who has genuine expertise, has accumulated and synthesised a mass of evidence, which he fi nds compelling enough to convict sugar. His critics, of course, consider that evidence insufficient, and wish he would shut up, but we need to at least be allowed to have an open discuss about the issue.

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ast year I booked a trip to Europe and at the time, it hardly seemed real because the trip was more than six months away. Now, it is the end of March and my trip seems a whole lot closer. As it is my fi rst overseas trip in a while, I am beginning to feel the pressure of being unprepared. My Nan, Gill, is a very experienced traveller so I have been asking her advice to try and gauge what I still need to do before I leave. With the help of my wonderful Nan, I have put together a list of tips to remember when packing or preparing for a holiday, as I am sure that I am not the only person who is unprepared for an upcoming trip! 1. Always take a very small sewing kit with you because you never know when you will need to make some emergency repairs, especially if it is on something that can’t be replaced! 2. Take a small amount of clothes for the opposite season to the one that you will be in, especially if you are travelling to the other side of the world, because you never really know

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EDUCATION MATTERS

by Declan Clausen

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Anything is possible with the right support

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am pretty lucky. I was born healthy. I have no genetic abnormalities, no acquired brain inquiry, and no persistent diseases. I am thankful that I have never had to overcome any of these hurdles. But this reality does not exist for a huge number of Australians; in fact, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), just under 1-in-5 (or 18.5 per cent) of Australians suffer from a disability. A very large number of these people are born with their disability, whilst the remainder acquired a disability through accident, injury or disease in adolescence or during adult life. Whilst the prevalence of disability at birth is falling, the ABS notes that total rates of disability are set to increase with our ageing population. Under the current support scheme, many people who suffer from a disability rely primarily upon the care and support of family, friends, charities and government agencies to survive. Whilst the current system allows many of these people to live fulfi lling lives, others slip through the gaps due to a lack of support from family, red tape and the unnecessarily large amount of bureaucracy prevalent from constant State-and-Federal

Government buck-passing. Th is system not only takes its toll on the individual with the disability, but also on the lives of their families and carers. Despite significant gains, it is sad that it is still the case that when a child is born with a disability, many of the dreams a parent had for that child’s future need to be reset. The success of our Paralympic athletes such as Newcastle’s own Kurt Fernley is a testament to what is possible with the right support in place. Th is is also true for the unsung heroes, those thousands of people with a disability that work in a variety of jobs across society contributing significantly to our diverse community. The federal parliament recently passed legislation which will revolutionise the way support is delivered to people who suffer from a disability. I am hopeful that the Federal Government’s plan for a properly integrated National Disability Insurance Scheme will ensure that early support is available for all Australians with a disability. With the right support, I have little doubt that we will enable a generation to achieve great things and not be limited by their disability.

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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Bullying: How to deal with it

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f your child feels they are being bullied, there are some simple steps you can take to address the situation. Here is my advice: 1. The best idea is for them to ignore it or walk away. However, sometimes, the bully will carry on or take that as an encouragement. 2. Next, quietly but with force tell the bully to stop. Try not to do this in a big public way because if the bully feels publicly shamed, they often escalate the bullying. If the bully physically intimidates (even a simple shove or standing just a little bit too close), a raised hand close to the face (the stop hand) with a strong “No!” will often be enough to startle the bully. It is also at this stage that adult intervention may be needed. The advice as always is if the victim hits the bully, they too will get in to trouble. 3. If the above isn’t working, a teacher on duty must

be informed. They should deal with it. If it continues, make sure the teacher is informed and you, as the parent, may also have to contact the school to fi nd out how, working together, the situation for your child can be improved. All incidents are different and some may require immediate intervention by the school. Other situations can be dealt with by the child through developing self-confidence and empowerment. If in any doubt, a child should always tell a teacher. At all times make sure your child is talking to you and they know they are safe, loved and being listened to. If situations that allow for bullying are unnecessary (like Facebook), it is best to avoid them. Never blame someone for being bullied. And there is additional support available through Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 or infoline@beyondblue. org.au. Remember, all bullying is unacceptable.

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ARIES MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

With so much activity in your own sign, you’ll be looking good, feeling good and ready to explore new possibilities. You can fi nally push forward with all that is important to you, but that doesn’t mean you have carte blanche to be selfish. From here on in you have a chance to be more in control of your emotions and your life. You are certainly going to be irresistible, so why not let your hair down!

TAURUS APRIL 21 TO MAY 21

You need to draw on your intuition and instincts rather than try and work things out rationally. You may also feel like spending more time alone, especially if you have a relationship issue to work out or your energy levels are low and need recharging. Use this quiet time to fi nd out more about yourself and any hidden agendas or motivations that you might have. Walks by the sea and listening to music will uplift you.

GEMINI MAY 22 TO JUNE 21

The Sun will be moving through the area of your chart devoted to team effort, friends and acquaintances, so you can confidently look forward to lots of good advice and support. Hopefully you are not too proud to accept the counsel of others and will take it in the spirit in which it is given. If you work as part of a team you’ll be in your element as this is defi nitely a time for co-operation and fi nding ways of motivating everyone.

CANCER JUNE 22 TO JULY 22

You are entering into a period when your one-on-one relationships take paramount importance and you will be doing everything in your power to make your loved ones feel special and cared for. Try not to be too pushy or too sensitive for your own good, instead be more aware of the high regard that others have for you. It should be easy to bring others around to your point of view in a subtle way.

LEO JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23

If you’ve been feeling under the weather or slightly run down, then the planets are going to be providing you with that extra zest to pick yourself up. If you need to see a doctor or a specialist then this is the ideal time to do so, as they will be able to quickly get you back on the road to recovery. Th is is the perfect time to turn to a friend and to laugh away your troubles in their company.

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It is important to believe in yourself and not to allow little failures to fi ll your mind. If things do go wrong, your best response at present is to pick up the pieces and start again immediately. Th is is the perfect time to turn your mind to romantic and social trends which are going to be rather excellent. It’s time to leave practical jobs alone and to focus on having some fun with your children or family.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

There are a lot of little things that could seem quite comfortable, but at the same time little niggles, mainly to do with family issues, could arise. Originality is the key to ultimate success and you might also be anxious to get things done in and around your home. The past exerts a powerful influence and many happy memories shall come floating back of your childhood and of times gone by.

SCORPIO OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

You shall be tackling several different tasks at the same time and with so many planets in your third house, you will be very chatty to neighbours. Th is is the ideal time to take a short break or to visit loved ones who live in the country or on the coast. There is a lot of paperwork for you to handle at the moment and you will also be taking several short distance trips around your local neighbourhood.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

Whilst this is an action-packed time, you need to be careful of becoming stressed out by trying to take on too many tasks at the same time, which is why pacing yourself would be a very good idea. Remember what your strengths are and concentrate on them. Don’t forget the needs of someone you don’t see too often, but for whom you have the greatest regard. Financially there will be opportunities to make extra money.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

Th is is going to be a great time for pushing forward; the planets are offering new incentives,and even if you are still feeling quite thoughtful, you can come to terms with issues that confused you in the past. You have all the right ingredients to impress others when it matters most as energy, enthusiasm and optimism are there to help you get ahead. You are also exuding mysticism, which is highly attractive.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

Beware of possible deception, which could come from any direction. It might be that you are being misled by people who are themselves in the dark, and some investigation is clearly called for. Periods of enjoyment could come from the strangest of places or directions. You will be very drawn to the religious or spiritual aspects of life at the moment. Allow extra time for rest and recuperation.

PISCES FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

Your social life is going to be revving up and you will be left with no doubt about how highly regarded you are by certain people. If you are searching for love, then a good friend is about to do some match-making on your behalf. Th is is a positive time to spend some time helping others in one way or another. You should remain confident even if you have to take on any challenges that come from out of the blue!

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Time for the flu vaccination

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ach year in Australia influenza causes an estimated 3,000 deaths in older people. There are also the economic costs to the community of over one-anda-half million lost work days, 300,000 doctor visits and 18,000 people admitted to hospital. Everyone 65-years or older should have the flu vaccine as should anyone with an ongoing illness such as diabetes, kidney disease, asthma, heart or circulation problems, or compromised immunity as a result of HIV, cancer or longerterm steroid use. Now, there is also a special effort to ensure people who might spread the infection to the above groups are vaccinated. Th is includes health workers – doctors, dentists, nurses, pharmacists, carers and even children. There is mounting evidence that widespread vaccination

of children against influenza slashes infection rates in both children and the more vulnerable elderly. As in previous years, the Australian Government will provide flu vaccine free of charge to everyone 65-years plus; and those people qualifying for the “free allocation� also include pregnant women, indigenous people 15 years and over, all residents of nursing homes and long care facilities and anyone six months of age and over with a condition “pre-disposing to severe influenza illness� – such as heart or lung diseases. You can get more advice about whether the flu vaccine is right for you from pharmacies around Australia providing the Self Care health information. Phone the Pharmaceutical Society (PSA) on 1300 369 772 for the nearest location, or visit the website at www.psa.org. au and click on ‘Self Care’ then ‘Find a Self Care Pharmacy’.

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Why a babymoon is a great idea

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s a mum of two beautiful children, I can honestly say having a baby completely changes your life – in a good way of course! However, new parents need to appreciate the fact that once bub comes along, it’s going to be quite a while before they have quality time alone together. I say good on Wills and Kate for recently having a ‘babymoon’ on the Caribbean island of Mustique. Whether it’s to an exotic private island or simply up the coast, a babymoon is a great way to squeeze in some precious time together before another member of the family arrives. It’s important to take time out to escape and focus on each other. As many of you will agree, planning for a baby is great fun but exhausting. A babymoon is the ultimate chance to put that all aside for a week or two and simply zone out. No baby wipes, books or little clothes – just you, your partner, a good book and plenty of R and R. As a mum working in travel, I can say from experience that beachside holidays are often a hit with those looking to lock in a babymoon. When it comes to quick domestic breaks, the Sunshine Coast and the Whitsundays offer an abundance of accommodation options. For those looking for a value for money overseas getaway, Hawaii or New Zealand are always safe options. Knowing the language

and being confident about water and food standards is very important when travelling while pregnant. Fiji, Thailand and Bali are also popular but do be wary of where you stay and what you eat and drink. There are some great hotels, resorts and restaurants which offer world-class service, however when it comes to holidaying while pregnant in Asia or the Pacific, be extra cautious. Your health and the wellbeing of your bub needs to come fi rst! Before setting your heart on a domestic or overseas location, it’s best to run your travel plans past your doctor. Flying is possible while pregnant, however your doctor will be able to let you know what’s best for you and your baby. For example, if you can avoid it, it is not advisable to fly during your fi rst trimester as the risk of a miscarriage is still high. Equally, it is not advised to fly throughout your third trimester, as the possibility of going into labour increases and you ideally don’t want to be having the baby while in the air! No matter where you decide to go, you will need to be prepared for all situations. Have all your doctor’s contact details on hand. Know where the nearest hospital is and bring any items you need should you happen to go into labour unexpectedly. If flying, no matter what trimester you’re in, I recommend alerting the airline to the fact you’re pregnant. It’s good to do the same with your hotel, too.

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Narelle McClelland

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id you know you can be liable for misleading or false comments posted by fans on your businesses social media sites and pages? Facebook, Twitter and YouTube give businesses a wonderful and direct way to interact with customers. However, businesses using social media channels have a responsibility to ensure content in these channels is accurate, irrespective of who put it there. Consumer protection laws prohibit businesses from making false, misleading or deceptive claims about their products or services and these laws also apply to social media. Just like any claim a business makes as part of its marketing and promotional activities, the claims made on social media channels must not be false, misleading or deceptive. A business can be held responsible for any public comments made by customers, fans, followers or bloggers on its social media pages. Th is was confi rmed by the Federal Court in 2011 during the ACCC’s court action

against an allergy treatment company. The ACCC can require businesses to substantiate any claims on their social media pages, and can take court action where it identifies a breach of the law (or issue an infringement notice in certain circumstances). Suggestions for Social Business • Don't make statements on your Facebook or other social media pages that you wouldn't make in any other type of advertising. • Monitor your social media pages and remove any posts that may be false, misleading or deceptive. • Establish clear ‘house rules’ that apply to the actions of your fans, friends and followers when using your social media pages. Block users who breach your rules. It is important to keep in mind that social media operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and many consumers use social media outside normal business hours and on weekends. For further guidance visit www.accc. gov.au or chat with one of our advisors.

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ver the last two weeks we have been looking at fi nancing the start up of you business. A business plan is “must-do” when you are starting a business. You may have all the information in your head but the plan helps you to logically put it down on paper to be clear on how you will go about making your business a success. It is also essential because people fi nancing your business, whether it be a fi nancial institution, investor or the Government, will want to see your business plan. A business plan is also a vital ongoing tool for your business. It helps you be clear about what your business does and your competitive advantages; challenges and threats; your customers and competitors; marketing your business; the structure and management of the business; the resources you need to operate your business effectively (people, premises, equipment, supplies and fi nances); as well as your realistic business performance goals and targets.

These points could be the headings in your plan. The plan doesn’t have to be the size of a novel. Make it too big and you won’t be motivated to write it or review it and you will have less time to focus on other aspects of business. It is a good reality check to help make sure you don’t get too caught up in the excitement of starting a business. It gives you the discipline to think through all relevant issues. The more thoroughly you plan, the fewer surprises you will experience. (It won’t eliminate surprises; there are always surprises in business.) Don’t worry if you don’t know how to write a business plan. There are many places to get help. The Australian Government’s business website (www. business.gov.au) has a good guide to starting a business, including how to write a business plan. There are other online resources both public and private. Local business enterprise centres and business advisors can help, as can your accountant.

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

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fter a fourth installment that paled in comparison to the over-the-top action soaked brilliance of its predecessors, I approached Bruce Willis’ fifth turn as John McLane with equal measures of excitement and dread. While never even coming close to matching the genre-defining first two films, there are enough outlandish set pieces to keep even the most cynical action fan satisfied. This time around, McLane, fearing for the safety of his seemingly criminal son who finds himself in hot water after an assassination, travels to Russia to talk some sense into him and help straighten him out. Things quickly go all ‘Die Hard’ when it turns out that McLane Jr is actually a highly-trained CIA operative that is out to stop a nuclear weapons heist. With the inclusion of a muddled Chernobyl conspiracy sub-plot, this film could have worked as a Rambo sequel circa 1988. Without the ‘Die Hard’ tag, this film works quite well, however, look at it in terms of its predecessors and it pales in comparison.

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at Wreck Chords mainstays Swingin Utters are back with their second album since their 2003 hiatus and, this time around, they have gone for a bit more of a raw, folk-esque aesthetic. However, that same “street punk” style that has run through each of the band’s eight studio albums is here again – in spades. Things get off to a bit of a hayseed start with ‘I’m A Little Bit Country’ complete with twangin’ banjo and wailing harmonics; and the twang continues on the brilliant ‘Suck In A Circle’ before the hooky choruses, impossibly catchy punk rock breakdowns, and call and responde punk rock and roll starts to kick in. The bouncy ‘Greener Grass’ is an obvious standout here and, while there is definitely some filler on this set, they’ve thankfully kept it to a minimum.

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he world’s greatest secret agent is back, better than ever, in ‘Skyfall’, the 23rd installment in the James Bond franchise. Although never living up to the sheer machismo bravado of Sean Connery-era Bond, Daniel Craig still brings much to the table. After his latest gig goes pearshaped, exposing undercover operatives across the globe, MI6 is attacked, forcing M (Judi Dench) to relocate the agency causing the new chairman of the Intelligence and Security Committee (Ralph Fiennes) to question her authority and ability. With MI6 now compromised from both inside and out, M is left with one ally she can trust: Bond. 007 takes to the shadows, aided only by field agent, Eve (Naomie Harris), and follows a trail to the mysterious Silva (Javier Bardem), whose lethal and hidden motives have yet to reveal themselves.

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rom crooner to retrorocker to one of music’s most sensitive singer-songwriters, Chris Isaak has been making some of the coolest music for the past 25 years. In addition to being a multi-platinum artist, Grammynominated singer-songwriter, acclaimed actor and all-round great guy, Chris is a charismatic showman and entertainer. His live shows are spectacular events that keep his audiences coming back again and again. His stories alone are enough to keep people wanting more. Chris Isaak has had an impressive recording career since his 1985 debut Silvertone to last year’s ‘Beyond The Sun’, which pays tribute to some of music’s greatest artists including Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and Roy Orbison. ‘Beyond The Sun’ debuted at 3 on the Australia ARIA album chart. Some of his biggest hits include ‘Wicked Game’, ‘Baby Did A Bad Bad Thing’, ‘Dancin’, ‘Blue Hotel’ and ‘Somebody’s Crying’. If you’re up for a night of smoothness, check out this cat.

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ince 2009, Cronulla coasties Caravana Sun have been building quite a formidable reputation for some fistpumping good times at their live shows. Blending some smooth-as-honey soulful lyrics with some irresistibly danceable and bouncing “gypsy ska” grooves, these guys know how to fill a dancefloor. Caravana Sun launched their debut album ‘Rising Falling’ in 2011 and the single ‘Feel Better’ established a solid fanbase on both the east and west coasts. With a healthy injection of gypsy culture bleeding into their infectious sound, the band headed over to Europe last year to experience the roots of their sound and it seems

as though the continentals took to the band like ducks to water as plans are already afoot for a return trip which will include Spain, Portugal, France and Switzerland. Off the back of their ska-infused and undeniably catchy new single ‘The Bottle’ and the highly successful tour of the same name, the band is currently hunkered down in the studio in coastal QLD for their follow-up album, due out later in the year. This is one band that have proven, time and time again, to be a crowd favourite with shows continuing to sell out across the country and have been setting dancefloors alight with their unpretentious and uplifting brand of

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f you ever thought the ukulele was a children’s instrument, then you obviously haven’t heard Jake Shimabakuro. In the country for Bluesfest, Shimabakuro, who has been described as redefining the instrument and has drawn comparisons to the likes of Jimi Hendrix and Miles Davis, will also be stopping by Lizotte’s this weekend in what promises to be a jaw-dropping display of talent.

While Shimabakuro has been quite well-known in his native Hawaii since releasing his debut album, ‘Sunday Morning’, after some healthy YouTube traffic Shimabakuro hit the stratosphere with his ninth album, ‘Peace, Love, Ukulele’, taking out the number one spot on the Billboard charts. Catch Jake Shimabakuro when he takes on Lizotte’s, Lambton on Sunday, March 31.

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ove him or hate him, there’s no denying that Kevin ‘Bloody’ Wilson is an Australian comedy icon. For the past 29 years, Wilson has been waging war against the wowsers with his unique and crude larrikin humour and he is showing no signs of slowing down, embarking on a 12-date tour that will bring him to both Hexham Bowling Club and Charlestown Bowling Club next month. “I just f***ing love touring, mate,â€? Wilson enthused in his typical ‘Strine drawl. “It doesn’t really matter where I’m playing, I always have a bloody ball – the best part of what I do, what I’m all about, is live performance.â€? Joining Wilson on the tour will be his daughter, with the risquĂŠ stage name of Jenny Talia, and he said he was as proud as punch that his daughter could match the comedy legend in the bawdy stakes. “It’s bloody wonderful that she’s on the road with me,â€? he said. “She was actually a very good country singer and she was based in Nashville for two years. “I was doing a pretty big tour in the UK and she saw my dates on my website and called me up and said ‘Dad, you need a support act, you can’t do all those shows yourself’ and I said ‘I’d love to, but I just can’t find anyone’

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and then she replied ‘Dad, I’ve been f***ing your songs up for years’ which I had no idea about. She also had a bunch of other songs – party pieces – that she would pull out for her friends that are just bloody hilarious.� Wilson’s career started out more as a hobby, playing a selection of bawdy songs at pubs, football clubs and for mates. In 1984, he made the leap into the recording world with ‘Your Average Australian Yobbo’ – a cassette that was sold via mail order and at gigs. Songs like ‘The Festival of Life’, ‘Country Bumpkin’ and his hilarious reworking of Kris Kristofferson’s ‘Sunday Morning Coming Down’ obviously resonated with the inner yobbo in the Australian music buying public as the album sold 22,000 copies before being transferred to LP, where it went on to sell thousands more and launch a career that has seen Wilson release 14 albums and carve himself into the fabric of Australian culture. He has travelled the world with his music and his fan-base stretches from Broken Hill to Buckingham Palace (the likes of Kerry Packer, Prince Charles and John Laws all fans). “When I started doing this, I had no idea that there was a career in it, so I’m constantly amazed that I’m still doing it,� he said. “Because of that I’ve never been dollar-driven, it’s all about fun. So, when it stops being fun, that’s when it’s time for me to f**k off.� Wilson, who has been doing battle

with political correctness for his entire career, with the DILLIGAF (Do I Look Like I Give A F**K) slogan his clarion call, said that while there seems to be a never-ending line of wowsers, he’s still having fun sticking it to them. “Yeah, they keep sending the troops to enforce this f***ing political correctness bulls**t, and it really does make me laugh,� he said. “Phrases like holy war or police service just break me up. There’s a line in my song ‘Common Sense’, which says ‘What starts out as jargon ends up as f***ing law – ’cause common sense ain’t that common anymore’. Now in his 65th year, Wilson is about to add another feather to his cap, that of documentarian, with a new series that explores the etymology of various music genres called ‘Rhythms and Roots’. “I’ve been playing music for 50 years now in various forms and music has always been the bedrock of everything I’ve done,� he said. “I’ve always been fascinated by it so I wanted to have a look at some of the music that inspired me and find out where it came from.�

Set out in 12-parts, the doco will see Wilson and his daughter travel the globe to discover various musical histories. As a kicker, each episode will see Wilson write a song that remains true to each genre. “Mate, it was a brilliant experience – we went to Nashville and worked with Charlie Pride, we were with the Soweto Choir in South Africa and in Scotland we found a brilliant pipe and drum band called The Red Hot Chili Pipers. It was such an eye-opening experience and I can’t wait for it to hot the TV screens.� Wilson addedhe hoped the doco would air before the end of the year. Catch Kevin ‘Bloody’ Wilson when he plays at Hexham Bowling Club on Tuesday, April 19 and Charlestown Bowling Club on Wednesday, April 10.

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When asked about his influence on popular music, Anderson remained philosophical. “I don’t really think about it too much,” he said. “Although I received an email from a friend recently who told me that their 20year-old son had just listened to ‘Ritual’ [from the band’s 1973 ‘Tales From Topographic Oceans’ set] which blew my mind. Also I think that when you listen to some newer stuff, like what Radiohead are doing, I’d say you can hear a bit of Yes influence in there.” Catch Jon Anderson when he plays at Lizotte’s Lambton on Wednesday, April 3.

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the set so it will be quite an intimate experience.” Anderson, who was the driving force and reason for much of the complexity in the music of Yes (his contribution to Yes classics ‘Close to the Edge’, ‘Awaken’, and ‘The Gates Of Delirium’, for example, are undeniable), said his whole modus operandi for Yes was to create music that challenged the listener. “When I started rehearsing with Yes in the late 1960s, all I was interested in was creating very structured music that would challenge both us as a band and the listener,” he said. “We got to a certain point, I’d say it would have been when we were on tour writing for our third album [ ‘The Yes Album’] where that idea evolved into something much larger and we were creating music that was very different from the norm and we did that, quite successfully, for around 10 years.” However, the onset of the 1980s proved problematic for the band and Anderson said that the amount of outside influences on the band (record execs, A & R men et al) took a toll on the band’s creativity. Ironically, this happened during perhaps the most commercially successful period for the band, especially with their 1983 album ‘90125’ which contained the smash hit, ‘Owner Of A Lonely Heart’. “Yeah, the ‘80s came around with all of the external influences and then ‘90125’ happened and it was kind of getting away from where we were in the beginning,” he said.

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ason Bone has been plugging away in the Newcastle scene for the last ten years, performing with the likes of The Good, Morgan Evans, Mark Wells and Fumi Boca. Cutting his teeth on the saxophone from a young age, Bone has since added guitar, keys and vocals to his sonic palate. He has featured on numerous recordings and has also toured nationally and internationally. Bone’s diverse influences can be seen through the wide range of styles he interprets as a solo artist. He has an extensive and eclectic repertoire that consists of music from the 1960s to the sounds of now. Catch Jason Bone when he plays at the Cricketers Arms Hotel on Thursday, March 28.

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ot on the heels of their starkly beautiful and disarmingly honest sophomore long player, ‘Family Pets’, Canberra-based alt-folk outfit Julia and the Deep Sea Sirens will be heading to the Lass O’Gowrie next month in what will be a case of wish fulfilment for main Siren, Julia Johnson. “I really love Newcastle and I’ve wanted to come back for ages,” she told TE. “I went on a holiday there a couple of years ago for the ‘This Is Not Art Festival’ and had the best time – everyone keeps telling me that the Lass O’Gowrie is the place to play so we’re really excited about the show.” It’s been a pretty hectic 12 months for the band who were living a relatively peaceful indie-folk existence until the first single from ‘Family Pets’, ‘Little Surprises’, garnered them a JJJ Unearthed win which in turn gave them access to the inaugural 2012 Sound Summit and an exclusive songwriting masterclass with the likes of current Aussie world-beater Gotye and Magic Dirt frontwoman Adalita. With the boost from the Unearthed win, the band have been making hay while the sun shines, hitting the road as much as possible and preaching the Deep Sea Sirens gospel. “That was just such a mind-blowing experience just being able to chat with Gotye and Adalita – they were both really open and honest and gave really good

insights into the ways they approach their songwriting,” she said. “Gotye actually showed us the original files for ‘Somebody That I Used To Know’ which was pretty amazing and it was really good because I realised that the way these guys approach songwriting isn’t all that different to how we write, so that was encouraging as well.” One thing you notice when listening to ‘Family Pets’ – which recalls a slightly less kooky Joanna Newsome – is Johnson’s ability to wring out every last drop of emotional truth from her songs. For Johnson, she said she feels she owes it to both herself and her audience to be as honest as possible when writing and that for her, the act of performing was a cathartic process. “I definitely feel more at home onstage than off,” she said. “But it really is a cathartic experience for me and I truly feel that the only way I can be a unique songwriter is to be as honest as I can possibly be because, hey, my experiences are my own.” Catch Julia and the Deep Sea Sirens when they play at The Lass O’Gowrie Hotel on Sunday, April 7.

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audience, not just a ‘knock out the songs and hope the people like it’ type thing, but a special evening where people could be entertained, not just by the music, but with a touch of comedy and history about John as well – it’s a fun night.” Mike took the advice of singing coach Lindsay Field and added his own interpretation to a lot of the material so that instead of comparing the two people, audiences actually get a chance to acknowledge Vee’s true ability as one of Australia’s finest voices. Catch the Whispering Jack Show when it hits West’s Lambton on Friday, April 5. TE is giving you the chance to win a double pass to see ‘The Whispering Jack Show’. To enter, email your name and contact details to editorial@newcastlepost.com.au with ‘Whispering Jack’ in the subject line by no later than 5pm on Tuesday, April 2. Winners will be notified by phone.

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fter years of wowing audiences with a jaw dropping interpretation of Aussie music icon John Farnham in the ‘Whispering Jack Show’, Newcastlebased muso Mike Vee will be hitting the road again as Farnham in a tour that will celebrate 15 years of this fantastic show. Vee shot to national attention when he appeared on ‘Australia’s Got Talent’ and caused judge Danni Minogue to gush “…the closest thing I’ve ever heard to Farnham” after a performance of the song ‘Help’ that was broadcast to 1.6 million people. Performing in theatre for many years, Vee decided to combine his love of acting and music to create the show. “I wanted the show to be an interactive event with the

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ovocastrian opera lovers take note – one of Russia’s leading opera companies, Moscow Novaya Opera, is touring Australia and coming to the Civic Theatre. Operamania signals the first time a Russian Opera company has toured Australia and will feature a stunning cast of ten soloists, four classical dancers and a 44piece orchestra. The dazzling collective will incorporate the celebrated works of some of the world’s greatest composers, including Mozart, Verdi, Johann Strauss, Puccini and Tchaikovsky and the theatrical presentation explores some of the most loved operas of all time, such as ‘The Magic Flute’, ‘Tosca’, ‘The Barber of Seville’, ‘Rigoletto’ and ‘Carmen’, amongst many others. Operamania will be performed by Audrey Breus (baritone), Oleg Dolgov (tenor), Andrey Fetisov (bass), Igor Golovatenko (baritone), Galina Koroleva (soprano), Alexander Martynov (baritone), Tatyana Pechnikova (soprano), Irina Romishevskaya (mezzo

soprano), Tatyana Tabachuk (mezzo soprano), Elena Terentieva (soprano) and pianist Ekaterina Kolpakova. Dancers Yaroslava Araptanova, Igor Davydov, Anna Pashkova and Alexander Volkov from the Russian Imperial Ballet will perform in full costume. “The fast-moving production offers a kaleidoscope of many of the best-known and most loved pieces from opera, ballet and symphonic music and reflects depth and diversity,” resident stage director, Valery Raku, said. The performances of Operamania will be conducted by Vasily Valitov. After a successful international career conducting symphony orchestras and opera, Valitov joined Moscow Novaya Opera in 2010 and has gone on to conduct various operas including Offenbach’s ‘A Dinner Party with Italians’, Prokofiev’s ‘The Ugly Duckling’, Strauss’ ‘Die Fledermaus’ and Rossini’s ‘The Barber of Seville’. The production comes to Newcastle’s Civic Theatre on Sunday, April 14 with performances at 3pm and 7.30pm. TE is giving you the chance to win a double pass to ‘Operamania’. To enter, email your name and contact details to editorial@newcastlepost. com.au with ‘Operamania’ in the subject line by no later than 5pm on Thursday, April 4.

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‘Infinite Spaces’ will be on at the Civic Theatre on Friday, April 5 and Saturday, April 6. TE is giving you the chance to win a double pass to the Friday performance of ‘Infinite Space’. To enter, email your name and contact details to editorial@newcastlepost. com.au with ‘Infinite Space’ in the subject line by no later than 5pm on Tuesday, April 2. Winners will be notified by phone.

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2 1 4 Price $379,000 R&H Blacksmiths Blacksmiths 4971 5071 JOIN THE BLACKSMITHIANS View By appointment Agent Andrew McGrath 0428 406 442

both bedrooms • Just metres from Blacksmiths Shops • Refurbished kitchen • Close to the Channel • Large airconditioned and Boat Ramps living area • Level fenced block • Immaculate timber & iron home • Walk-in robes to

1 1 Offers over $450,000 4 R&H Blacksmiths Pelican 4971 5071 WALK TO WATER

Price $378,000 3 1 2 R&H Blacksmiths Caves Beach 4971 5071 VALUE BUYING View By appointment Agent Andrew McGrath 0428 406 442

• Single level brick & tile home • 3 good size bedrooms • Level fenced block over 700 m2

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• Large airconditioned living & dining • Level walk to shops & schools • Ideal first home

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entertaining area • Just 2 streets back from water • Walk to Channel & Beach • Level corner block approx. 720m2 • Ideal investment/ weekender • Weatherboard & tile home • Close to shops, school • Outdoor

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Price $338,000 2 1 R&H Blacksmiths 15 Kahibah St, Swansea 4971 5071 Swansea North View By appointment Agent Andrew McGrath 0428 406 442

• Located in desirable Swansea North • Lake at one end of street • Channel at other end of street

• Big north facing block • Over 700 sqm in size • Close to Lake, Channel & boat ramps • Level walk to shops, schools and clubs.

Price $298,000 2 1 1 R&H Blacksmiths 11/25-27 Wood Street, Swansea 4971 5071

Price $279,000 2 1 1 R&H Blacksmiths Marks Point 11/47-51 Haddon Cresent 4971 5071

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View By appointment Agent Andrew McGrath 0428 406 442

• Across from shops • Private - towards rear of complex • Nth facing courtyard • Big open plan w/ A/C

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• 2 large bedrooms both with built-ins • Main bathroom with separate bath & shower

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• Located in private waterfront reserve complex • Immaculately presented villa

• Built-ins to main bedroom • Airconditioned living • Big kitchen with plenty of cupboards

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• Modern bathroom • Big living area • Built ins to two bedrooms • Just 5 houses back from the beach

• Freshly painted & new carpet • Located in absolute waterfront complex of 5 units • Close to Swansea shops • Private location View By appointment

·Choice of four ·Ground or first floor ·Walk to shops, beach & lake ·Car space + shared laundry

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Caves Beach For Rent $490 per week 4+ 2+ 1 • Formal & informal living areas • Ensuite & walk in to main • Modern kitchen and bathroom • Close to Beach & Schools • Freshly painted View By appointment

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BOLWARRA HEIGHTS REFINED COUNTRY ESTATE BOLWARRA HEIGHTS - 2 ACRES

BOLWARRA HEIGHTS GRAND HOME ON AN ACRE

Built in 2000 this high quality master built residence displays all the features one would expect in a home built 100 years ago with 10ft ceilings, grand entrance, wide hallways, ornate plasterwork, open fireplace and wide north facing verandah overlooking a very attractive dam and jetty to the mountains beyond. Set on a prime parcel of land with 2 road frontage and sweeping rural views the setting is idyllic, private and peaceful. The sweeping drive is tar sealed with pencil pine border and very tastefully landscaped grounds with a drive through portico a feature of the rear of house architecture. 4 generous bedrooms plus study as well as 1 b/r guest accommodation in separate building. Formal and informal living areas, bright open plan kitchen with marble bench top, ducted air conditioning, plantation shutters, main bathroom with spa bath, large laundry and 3rd toilet, 4 car garaging and plenty of hard stand area for boats and caravans. All on the edge of town so close to shops and schools but enjoying a true country lifestyle.

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This grand two storey home is position perfect in a prestigious acreage estate in Bolwarra Heights. On a very well kept acre block with landscaped gardens and a screened outdoor entertaining area overlooking the in-ground pool it presents as the perfect home for the family. All 5 bedrooms are of generous proportions with built in wardrobes. The master bedroom has the added benefit of double robes and an elegant parents retreat. Formal and informal living areas grace the ground floor, as does a functional timber kitchen, a formal dining room and a study. All rooms enjoy leafy views and the large windows create a very sunny ambience.

An elegant and expansive home of immaculate presentation, this traditionally styled residence has many special qualities with tasteful interiors, period details and exquisite gardens. Defying its young age, the home is a testament to federation design with stunning tessellated tiles, woven wire fencing, high ceilings and a summerhouse complete with guest accommodation and workshop. Modern conveniences such as ducted air-conditioning, gourmet kitchen and generously proportioned rooms make this ideal for family-focussed living. The flowing floor plan allows leafy and private views from every room and plenty of space for entertaining and retreat. All four bedrooms in the main homestead are of generous proportions, particularly the master bedroom which enjoys a full sized bathroom and dressing room. The gourmet kitchen is straight from the pages of a luxury home magazine with European appliances and granite bench tops. The dining area sits amongst louvered windows and enjoys views of the garden, inground pool and large deck, also ideal for entertaining. Stepping outside you will find a separate sandstone entertaining area complete with wood fired oven & outdoor kitchen. Other features include a stunning henhouse complete with pergola, a double garage with workshop area and almost 1/2 an acre of landscaped grounds.

Picture Perfect on 4348sqm. A much admired residence in a semi rural setting , yet ideally located on the edge of East Maitland, handy to all facilities. The home is the fruition of the melding of appealing American farmhouse architecture and a well structured floorplan, providing aspect, views and a very comfortable lifestyle. Private, hedged front gardens and a wrap around porch are tasteful and welcoming, the atrium entrance lobby has dramatic decorative iron railed stairs and the warmth of natural timber. The formal lounge has fireplace and French doors, as does the adjoining dining room. The kitchen is a dream built of Kauri pine with carrara marble top and open to the informal living area which in turn flows out to the very attractive entertaining area with mood lighting and built in pizza oven and also has a peaceful outlook over the private inground pool. 4 generous bedrooms, the main with opulent ensuite, spa and carrara marble finish. Further features include ducted air, Black Butt timber floors, high ceilings, downstairs powder room and quality inclusions. A double garage with loft storage has direct access whilst a large underhouse garage/workshop offers versatile usage. The grounds are a total of 4348sqm.

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$1,250,000 By Appointment Stacey Pethers 0407 011 818

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$925,000 By Appointment Rhonda Nyquist 0419 341 999

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uilt on a 685-square-metre block, this well-maintained brick house is located in a safe and friendly cul-de-sac. The house has four bedrooms, two bathrooms, an ensuite in the master bedroom and a study as well as two living areas and split-system airconditioning.

For Sale: $489,950

The property has a large, fully-fenced backyard with professionally landscaped grounds, a shaded outdoor entertainment area and double garage with remote access. For more information, phone Bill Shepherd Real Estate on 4958 4988 Inspect: By appointment.

hat happens when a landlord has a mortgage on a property and there is a tenant in place and the landlord is unable to make his mortgage payments? If the landlord is unable to keep up with the payments, the lender will usually commence action to take possession of the property in order to sell it and recover their money. Th is is what is commonly termed as a Mortgagee Re-possession. If the landlord and mortgagee are unable to resolve the matter, legal proceedings will commence and the Court will make an order for possession. Th is unfortunately means that the tenant will need to move out. Before this order is given, a mortgagee may send the tenant a written demand that they pay the rent to the fi nancial institution instead of the landlord or agent. When it comes to the Order for Possession, these are enforced by the NSW Sheriff ’s Office. A Sheriff ’s Officer will serve a tenant with a notice giving them at least 30 days to vacate the property. If they do not move out, the Sheriff can remove them from the premises. There are no further extensions to this time unless this is agreed to by the mortgagee and the Sheriff ’s Office. If a tenant fi nds a new

place to live before the end of the 30day notice period they may move out. Regardless of how much time (if any) remains on a tenant’s fi xed term agreement, the court order for possession will end the tenancy earlier than expected. As a form of compensation, tenants do not have to pay any rent for 30 days after being given the official notice to leave by the Sheriff. Th is may help to cover the cost of fi nding a new place to live. If advance rent has been paid covering any part of this period, tenants are entitled to have that refunded. While a tenant is still occupying the premises, the mortgagee can show the property to possible buyers, but only if the tenant has been given reasonable notice and has agreed to the times and dates. Th is does not stop a tenant from approaching the mortgagee, or somebody acting on their behalf, and requesting to stay on in the premises at least until it is sold. Before signing a tenancy agreement, the landlord or agent is required to tell the tenant if they know that court action to recover possession has already been commenced by the mortgagee. Email any of your real estate questions to me at andrew. mcgrath@rh.com.au.

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oldiers Point (13 points) are the new Section 1 leaders in the Newcastle District No.1 Grade Saturday Pennant Competition following an impressive 82/41 victory over Charlestown last Saturday, wining on all 3 rinks. Australian representative Terry Antram downed Fred Verschoor 28/14, Neville Downes edged out Kerry Foster 23/21 and Jason Pietraszek accounted for Peter Ball 31/14. Edgeworth (11) lost the Section lead when they were defeated 70/37 by Belmont (10.5). The triumphant Belmont skippers being John Gregory and Terry Blow. Beresfield (16) retained the Section 2 with a hard fought 59/45 win over Nelson Bay (9.5). The successful Beresfield skippers being Michael Beesley 20/14 over Kevin Robinson and Mick Brown downed Brian Bateman 27/13. The newly promoted Teralba (12) maintained second place when

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ewcastle Knights CEO, Matt Gidley, has responded to reports that coach Wayne Bennett is looking to break his four-year deal with the club, halfway through his contract, to return to take the reigns at his former team, the Brisbane Broncos. Gidley was forced to deny the reports that Bennett is considering a return to Brisbane, saying the only conversations he has had with Bennett about the

they whitewashed Boolaroo (7.5) 70/46. Defending No.1 Grade champions Raymond Terrace No.1 (13.5) kept its unbeaten record with a 58/48 win over Kotara. Lambton (15.5) are the Section 3 leaders following its 60/48 defeat of Valentine (9). Chris Holstein’s 20/11 victory against David Govan proved decisive, as Chris Evans beat Bill Ahoy 21/18 and Newcastle representative teammates Andrew Smith and Brendon Baker had a 19 all draw. Hamilton and Raymond Terrace No.2 are joint Section 4 leaders on 14 points after both had narrow wins. Hamilton beat Swansea Workers (12) 61/55, with Doug Howard’s 22/12 victory over Barry Aubin proving the difference between the two sides. Raymond Terrace No.2 downed Kahibah (4) 60/54, despite only winning on one rink with Shane Evans defeating Darby Ross 26/13.

future concern the team and the 2013 season. Gidley confi rmed that Bennett was committed to the club and to Newcastle. The rumours of Bennett’s departure were fi rst aired in the Daily Telegraph, the Knights’ official newspaper, last week. The report cited the club’s fi nancial concerns and a desire to return home to family as the reasons behind a possible move.

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he Newcastle Knights NSW Cup team celebrated a 30-10 win over the Auckland Vulcans at Cessnock Sportsground on Saturday. Late changes to the Knights line-up saw Will Smith move to the centres from five-eighth, Marvin Filipo switch to the second row from the centres and Matt Hilder join the team at lock. The Knights came out flying in the fi rst half with Filipo scoring down the left edge, with Mantellato converting to make it 6-0. Zane Tetevano, who returned to the NSW Cup this week after recovering from a hamstring injury, showed some great strength to stop the Vulcans from scoring in the corner. Newcastle continued to fi nd success down the left edge, next through Peter Mata’utia. Mantellato added the extras to make

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