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ewcastle and Lake Macquarie residents who pay for their Christmas shopping by eftpos this year will be giving more than just presents this festive season. eftpos CEO, Bruce Mansfield, said this year’s ‘Giveback’ campaign aimed to donate up to $1 million to Vision Australia for the construction of a new national Seeing Eye Dog training centre.

“Now in its second year, we are very pleased to continue this eftpos Giveback Christmas tradition by assisting Vision Australia to fulfi l its longtime ambition to build this new, world-class Seeing Eye Dog breeding and training

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centre,” Mr Mansfield said.

“As a result, Vision Australia will be able to start construction on the new centre before Christmas.”

Vision Australia’s General Manager of Seeing Eye Dogs and Mobility, Leigh Garwood, said that once the new development was complete, they would be able to match 100 people each year with a Seeing Eye Dog – an increase from the current 45.

Mr Garwood said the facility would improve the lives of many Australians who are blind or have low vision and are currently on long waiting lists to be matched to trained Seeing Eye Dogs.

The donation will depend on how many people use eftpos during the Giveback period, so why not reach for your cards this year and help make a difference.

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ith Christmas just around the corner, if you haven’t already started putting some thought into what you’d like to give your loved ones this year, now is the time to start.

Although it is true that more and more Australians are reading ebooks on Kindle or iPad and purchasing books online, nothing beats the feeling of fl icking through the pages of a hardcopy at your local bookstore before you buy.

Uday Pancholi has owned the Dymocks store at Charlestown since it opened in May this year.

He is passionate about books and believes they make the perfect gift for Christmas. “A book is a very good gift because it stays with you longer,� Mr Pancholi explained. “People remember that, ‘Yes, I got that book that Christmas five years back’, but it also gives an opportunity to enjoy that moment over and over again for a longer time. “You read five pages today and then another 15 pages later on and even after two years you can pick that book up again and read it again.�

Mr Pancholi said the team at Dymocks have a book to suit every member of the family – cookbooks for mum, history books and biographies for dad and a huge range of fiction titles for big kids and little kids.

“Because there is a lot of diversity in genres and the type of books and material covered, it’s easy to fi nd the right kind of book for the right person.�

Mr Pancholi and the team at Dymocks Charlestown recommend Jamie Oliver’s latest Jamie’s 15 Minute Meals or J.K. Rowling’s grown-up follow-up to the Harry Potter series, The Casual Vacancy for mums, whilst they think dads will enjoy autobiographies by Peter Townshend, Kyle Sandilands and Arnold Schwarzenegger or the late Bryce Courtenay’s fi nal novel, Jack of Diamonds.

Top picks for kids and teens include Dr Seuss, Rainbow Fish, Game of Thrones and A Song of Ice and Fire box-sets.

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Emporium activated Renew Newcastle’s latest project, the Emporium, opens

“NO DEAL� TO CSG Tempers flared in the gallery of the Newcastle Council chambers last week when Dart Energy held a public briefi ng about the Fullerton Cove coal seam gas project.

A number of Fullerton Cove residents, as well as environmental activists, attended the briefi ng, which was supervised by police officers and, at one point, required a member of the gallery to be removed for screaming at Dart Energy representatives.

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Brianna Brent at her Miss Lulu shop in the Emporium

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enew Newcastle’s ‘Emporium’ shopping experience officially opened its doors last week to an excited and inspired crowd.

Located in the old DJs building on Hunter Street, the Emporium includes eight new shops and galleries, allowing Novocastrian artists and creatives a chance to sell their wares.

Renew Newcastle General Manager, Marni Jackson, cut the ribbon to open

the organisation’s 94th “activation� and congratulated the shopowners for creating their impressive boutiques in just under two weeks.

Newcastle MP, Tim Owen, said the Emporium looked better than DJs, to the delight of the 100odd crowd, and said that he will be “pushing hard on an ongoing basis� for future funding.

Shopkeeper and designer from ‘Jzhonnie Bechet’, Jzhonnie Holloway, who had striking models showcasing her glam-eco-art-fashion, was keen to express her gratitude for the project. “It’s just amazing, because otherwise, I’m not interacting with the community, so as an artist it’s kind of like painting a picture and putting it

in a dark room,� she said.

Brianna Brent from ‘Miss Lulu’, who makes ‘50s pin up and rockabilly inspired clothing, was equally grateful for the exposure. “It’s fantastic; it’s my fi rst opportunity to have an actual shop,� Ms Brent said. “[Business has been] really good. I actually didn’t set myself any expectations and I’ve been overwhelmed with the number of people coming in and the response from the community.�

The Emporium is open on Thursday (10am6.30pm), Friday (10am-5pm) and Saturday (10am-4pm) until January 2013. @triciamorosin

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here’s plenty happening in Newcastle.

In what is usually a quieter time of the year, when businesses and organisations start winding down ahead of Christmas, we’ve seen lots of events and announcements lately.

Perhaps it’s a sign of the times, and from what I’ve been hearing from many people, part and parcel of a frenetic 2012.

Th is mixed bag of events has kept us busy over the past week.

On Thursday, we headed down to the opening of Renew Newcastle’s latest project, the Emporium, which has put local artisans and producers into the old DJs building on Hunter Street for three-month leases.

The community support for the project was palpable, with Newcastle MP, Tim Owen, vowing to continue to fight for funding for future projects.

The past week also saw two visits from State Opposition Leader, John Robertson, the most recent on Monday to point to possible job cuts in the Hunter New England Health District – something the Health Minister, Jillian Skinner, denies. Read more about this on page 7.

There’s plenty of live acts coming to Newcastle in the weeks ahead – check out TE from page 27 for the all the latest preChristmas entertainment.

Speaking of Christmas, this week we feature gift ideas in our annual Gift Guide.

And don’t forget to post your letter to Santa – we’ve made it easy for you. Check out page 55.

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He is approximately 12-months-old and loves to sit on your lap or on the lounge.

In fact, anywhere warm is just fi ne as far as Adam is concerned.

Adam is great with children and doesn’t mind other animals.

He loves a good pat and cuddles too. He would fit well into any home environment.

Cat Rescue Newcastle is a notfor-profit, volunteer organisation.

The $100 adoption fee covers de-sexing, vaccinations, flea and worm treatments and microchipping.

Adam is currently being cared for by a family in Anna Bay. For more information or to meet Adam, contact his foster carer, Kim, on 0413 182 237.

Adam is just one of the many cats available for adoption at Cat Rescue Newcastle.

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The community support allows the organisation to continue to rescue and fi nd homes for animals.

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The data, reportedly obtained through a freedom of information application by the Opposition, also revealed that the Hunter would be the worst hit in terms of job losses.

Speaking from outside John Hunter Hospital, Mr Robertson said the cuts would have a devastating impact on the local community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Th is is a massive broken promise from the Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Farrell Government [â&#x20AC;Ś] the people of the Hunter are being badly let down,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Mr Robertson also claimed that affected roles include everyone from clinicians, nurses, radiographers, Emergency Department clerks, nursing unity managers, cleaners, porters and catering staff and that some nurses were already receiving redundancy packages.

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“No deal” to coal seam gas Campaigners and residents speak out against CSG drilling at briefing attended the briefi ng, which was supervised by police officers and, at one point, required a member of the gallery to be removed for screaming at Dart Energy representatives. The outburst prompted Lord Mayor, Jeff McCloy, to remind the public to “listen with dignity and silence”.

During the briefi ng, Dart Energy stressed that 20 per cent of the State’s gas usage is supplied by coal seam gas.

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empers flared in the gallery of the Newcastle Council chambers last week when Dart Energy held a public briefi ng about the Fullerton Cove coal seam gas project.

A number of Fullerton Cove residents, as well as environmental activists,

they had held more than 350 separate consultation events and also promoted their planned $65 million glasshouse development, Maria’s Farm Veggies project, which they say will create more than 125 local jobs.

However, when questioned, Dart Energy representatives were unable to guarantee against water contamination, instead saying it was unlikely “based on history”, and that they would not know until they drill.

Th is provided little comfort for the Fullerton Cove residents who attended the briefi ng, who are awaiting a fi nding in their case against Dart Energy in the Land and Environment Court.

Outside Town Hall, resident Lindsay Clout said he was pleased that the group would be given the opportunity to brief Council on their concerns, thanks to a motion put forward by Greens Councillor, Michael Osborne. @triciamorosin

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Severe hearing loss no impediment for seven-year-old “chatterbox” AMELIA PARROTT

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uke Wyburn has his sight set fi rmly on “big school”.

The seven-year-old from Garden Suburb was born with severe hearing loss and has been learning how to speak and write at The Shepherd Centre for deaf and hearing impaired children in Sydney since he was 18 months old.

After a year of auditory-verbal therapy at The Shepherd Centre, he spoke his fi rst word and has continued to grow into quite the chatterbox, even picking up the phrase “O.M.G” along the way – something his parents, Mark and Roslyn Wyburn, are sure he did not learn from them.

“The nice part about Luke now is we’re actually telling him to be quiet, he talks that much,” Mr Wyburn said.

“It’s a nice situation to be in and you do actually have to pinch

yourself.”

Luke Wyburn graduated from the centre’s early intervention program at a graduation ceremony held at Darlington last month, which was attended by more than 100 guests including former Prime Minister, John Howard.

Although he still has some way to go before attending “big school”, Mrs Wyburn said her son wouldn’t be where he is today without the help of The Shepherd Centre.

“They’re just amazing,” she said.

“I can’t speak highly enough of them.

“It was like going from your home, to another family and that’s how the whole journey has been with [The Shepherd Centre].”

Mr and Mrs Wyburn were hopeful that the introduction of the National Disability Insurance Scheme would result in better funding for The Shepherd Centre, and the establishment of a premises in the Newcastle area to help other families. @thepostjourno

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Council lectured on budget Accountants take Newcastle Council to task over the state of its finances TRICIA MOROSIN

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ast week’s Newcastle Council meeting was predominantly spent discussing the state of the organisation’s fi nances, with consultants from Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC) presenting on Council’s annual fi nancial statements and providing a fi nancial health check.

PwC didn’t sugar coat the situation, saying that “long sustained deficits are not a good thing” and that “Council is not generating enough income to support Council expenditure”. The total income for 2012 was $222 million, while total expenditure was $234 million, resulting in a net operating deficit of $12.3 million.

Lord Mayor, Jeff McCloy, expressed his dissatisfaction with the time allowed for making sense of the 350 pages of reporting and also for fi nancial planning.

Across both sides of the chambers, Councillors were unhappy with the lack of transparency about Council’s fi nancial progress and Liberal Councillor, Brad Luke, demanded an overview of fi nancial statements be provided on a monthly basis starting in the new year.

Council passed a number of other motions during the meeting which included such measures as the approval of new Alcohol Free Zones and Alcohol Prohibited Areas and the execution of the buy back option under seal in regards to the former Regal Cinema.

Council agreed to call on the State Government to create a Wallsend police station and to also ensure all the Council’s national parks, nature reserves and state conservation areas are excluded from hunting.

Council will apply for Regional Development Australia funding to develop the Richmond Vale Rail Trail cycleway and Birmingham Gardens to Tarro via Hexham Swamp cycleway and supported the notice of motion to receive a briefi ng on the Urban Forest Policy. @triciamorosin

Firearms stolen: Police investigate gun theft

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olice are investigating the theft of three fi rearms in the Lake Macquarie region.

The weapons were stolen from an approved gun safe at a property on Warners Bay Road, Mt Hutton, sometime between 8pm on Friday, November 30 and 7am on Saturday, December 1.

An 8mm Mauser rifle, Boito single barrel shotgun and a double barrel shotgun were taken.

Police from Lake Macquarie Local Area Command were alerted when the owner’s father made the discovery on Saturday.

Investigations into the incident are currently underway and anyone with information is requested to contact police to assist with their inquiries.

Contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report information via the Crime Stoppers online page at www1.police. nsw.gov.au.

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Crowds gather for silent vigil in support of sexual abuse victims TRICIA MOROSIN

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crowd gathered in Civic Park in the driving rain last Tuesday evening to express support for survivors of child sexual abuse and to protest against the silence of powerful institutions in regards to historical sexual abuse.

In a moving vigil, participants lit candles and stood together for one hour of silence – the only sound being a chant sung at 15minute intervals.

It was the third annual ‘Silence Against Silence’ ceremony and this year’s event follows the recent announcement of a Royal Commission into the handling of child sexual abuse within institutions.

Event organiser, Helen Keevers, was inspired to create the ‘Silence Against Silence’ ceremony during her time working in a professional conduct unit of a church.

“From my work I came to understand how these matters affect people […] and I wanted to show my concern and support for them,” Ms Keevers said.

“I also wanted to show my distaste for the way sometimes these matters have been handled historically.”

According to Ms Keevers, the gathering was an opportunity for members of the broader Hunter community to also express their concerns. “[Th is event] is an opportunity to turn silence into a positive message of support for those trying to come to grips with the effect of child sexual abuse on their lives,” Ms Keevers said.

“Survivors often feel unwarranted shame and fear coming forward, lest they be disbelieved.

“We want them to know they are not alone and that we are all prepared to stand up against the institutions that turn a blind eye to these abhorrent crimes.” @triciamorosin

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The heat factor

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ummer is sneaking up on us and most of us agree that it is a beautiful time of the year.

However, with summer come additional problems that we must take into account during our normal daily activities. One of those is the heat factor.

We regularly warn drivers and passengers of the additional problems associated with the heat and being in a parked car. Mostly we warn you about the dangers of leaving children and pets in cars during hot days but we can expand this to include anyone and certainly include the elderly. The temptation to duck into a shop and leave an animal, a baby, a child or an elderly person in the car, because you are only “going to be a minute”, is high but extremely dangerous.

The temperature inside a car on a hot, sunny day can soar and quickly go from a very warm 30-odd degrees to health-threatening levels of 20 to 30 degrees higher.

We always hear the excuses that “I were only a few minutes” etc etc, but it is a real risk that you are taking.

Studies have shown that there is no way of reducing this temperature rise.

Colour of the car is often thought to make a difference, but some studies have shown that the maximum difference between white and black may only be as little as 5 degrees.

Some people believe that leaving your window down a few inches will assist, but again, studies have shown that the end result is almost the same temperature.

It may take a little longer to get to the maximum temperature if the window is down a bit, but the end result is the same and there is also the added security problem with leaving your window open.

Finally, some believe that window tinting will assist, however, tests have shown that there is only slight difference between the fi nal temperatures of cars left in the sun whether with tinted windows or not.

One more quick thing: tests also showed that the panel temperature of a car can reach around 50 degrees Celsius and this is enough to hurt a dog in the tray of a ute.

So, don’t leave anyone in the car, take them with you, even if you just sit them in the shade or air conditioning.

Just don’t leave them in a vehicle.

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NEWCASTLE MATTERS

by Newcastle City Council Lord Mayor, Jeff McCloy

Welcome junior Olympic athletes

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omorrow, over 250 junior athletes aged 8-15 years will compete in the Junior National Special Olympic Games in a variety of sports including aquatics (swimming), athletics, basketball, cricket, football (soccer), tennis and gymnastics.

These athletes have come from all states and territories to experience the thrill of elite competition sport.

The Junior National Games is an initiative of Special Olympics Australia for athletes with an intellectual disability and are held every four years with the Junior National Games 2012 to be held in Newcastle NSW from 6-10 December.

The athletes will be staying at the University of Newcastle, while competitors will utilise the Forum, Hunter Sports Centre, Broadmeadow Basketball Stadium and District Park Tennis Courts as venues.

They will also participate in social activities at Blackbutt Reserve, Nobbys Beach, Lowlands Bowling Club and Newcastle Airport.

I am delighted to say that organisers

for the games have been overwhelmed with the number of people who have volunteered their services for the games and have more than fi lled their quota.

Anyone still interested in helping out can sign up for our next major event, the inaugural Asia Pacific Games, which will take place in December 2013 when Newcastle will host 1,700 athletes from 25 countries.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s free to spectate at any of our competition venues and I encourage all Novocastrians to go along and cheer on the athletes.

The games schedule can be viewed online at www.specialolympics.com. au/juniorgames The Junior Games also marks the start of a very busy season for events including New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve celebrations, Australia Day activities, the Nutrigrain Iron Man Series on Saturday, January 12, the Australian Bowl-riding Championships on Saturday, February 9, the Australian Surf Rowers League from February 8-10 and, of course, Surfest in the last two weeks of February.

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by Lake Macquarie City Council Mayor, Cr Jodie Harrison

Almost time to go green

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rom April next year, residential households in Lake Macquarie will have a green waste service for all of their garden waste.

The green waste bin will be collected on the opposite week to the recycling service, with no change to the current weekly general waste service.

After a few years, food waste will be introduced to the green bin.

It will then be collected weekly, while the general waste bin will be collected fortnightly.

There is no proposal to change waste services for commercial properties, such as childcare centres.

At last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Council meeting, we considered how we would deal with nappies, incontinence aids and feminine hygiene products once we move to a fortnightly general waste collection for residential properties.

Our decision was to allow these products to be put into the fortnightly general waste bin as the preferred solution.

Be assured we will continue to consult our residents about options to manage fortnightly waste collection,

lobby government and industry for manufacture and use of biodegradable products, and work with relevant stakeholders to progress an exemption to allow processing of hygiene products in green waste compost.

In order to avoid confusion during introduction of the green waste service in April next year, we plan to consult with residents about these hygiene products towards the end of next year.

Th is will provide plenty of time for views to be shared and solutions to be refi ned before commencement of fortnightly general waste collection around 2015-2016.

On another matter entirely, I was pleased to officially open the Morisset Cemetery Memorial Wall last week.

The wall was erected by Council following enquiries from family history enthusiasts who have traced down relatives who were patients at Morisset Hospital before the mid-1970s but were buried in unmarked graves.

We believe the number of unmarked graves is in the hundreds. I hope the wall will go some way to help relatives with recognition, memorialisation and in some cases, closure.

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n April, Lake Macquarie City Council will introduce a new green waste service for residents and awarenessraising initiatives are already well underway to help get the message out.

With competitions, bin displays and community engagement events rolling out, Council hopes that by the time the 78,000 bins with lime green lids start being delivered in February, residents won’t be surprised.

“We’re encouraging residents to start learning about the new green waste service now, so they can be well prepared when it starts,” Council’s Director City Strategy, Tony Farrell, said.

“The new green waste service will reduce the amount of waste going to the city’s only landfi ll at Awaba, and is the most cost-effective and sustainable way to deal with the City’s waste.

“Just as important, our community has told us this is the service they want.”

The green waste service will be a fortnightly collection of green waste from the 240-litre bins (the same size as the existing recycling and garbage bins), taking grass, weeds, prunings, leaves, small branches, twigs and all types of weeds.

Current recycling bins will continue to be emptied fortnightly as normal, but will have the dividers removed over the next few months, giving them up to 20 per cent more space. Residents will receive a flyer about this change in the weeks before it happens and will also receive an information pack on the new green waste bin explaining the new service.

For more information, visit www. lakemac.com.au/green-waste-bin.

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“Kathy teaches with a bright smile, a kind heart and a beautiful sensitivity,” said Year 3 teacher, James Griffi n.

“Children know that she will listen and they trust her.

“In our busy worlds, it’s amazing how we do not always get to recognise people who do the little things that make up the ‘big picture’. Kathy is smack in the middle of the ‘big picture’ at Elermore Vale Public School.”

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olunteer teacher, Kathy Simkus, continues to inspire the staff and students at Elermore Vale Public School in volunteering her time to help children over the past 23 years.

Mrs Simkus also has Multiple Sclerosis, a condition which has affected her mobility and independence – but not her desire to help others.

“Elermore Vale is like a second home to me,” Mrs Simkus said. “I appreciate being part of the staffi ng team and really value the friendships I have made.

“I love to help children and feel so happy to see them improve in their reading.

“For children to walk away a little bit more confident in themselves really makes me smile.”

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young dancer from Whitebridge will take to the stage this week with one of Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most prestigious Aboriginal dance

schools.

Sixteen-year-old Jordan Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Davis was accepted to NAISDA Dance College last year at just 15-years-old, making her one of the youngest students ever to be accepted to study at the college.

Th is week, Miss Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Davis will dance alongside 30 the collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s developing artists and cultural tutors, dances, singers and musicians from Elcho Island in the NAISDA production of Morning Star.

According to the dancerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother, Kathy Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Davis, the story of the Morning Star holds great significance for Aboriginal people. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Up in the Top End there is this bright star that comes out fi rst thing in the morning,â&#x20AC;? Ms Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Davis said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It signifies the beginning of new life and a new day.â&#x20AC;?

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Miss Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Davis said

working with Mr Thaiday had been an inspirational experience. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was watching him when I was little and I always wanted to be part of Bangarra so learning choreography from him has been really good.â&#x20AC;?

Miss Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Davis said she hoped to join Bangarra in the future and had aspirations to teach dance in her ancestral home near Brisbane.

Morning Star will play at Laycock Street Theatre in Gosford from Thursday, December 6 until Saturday, December 8.

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t Hutton local, Enid Pike, celebrated her 100th birthday earlier this month and had a special visit from Charlestown MP, Andrew Cornwell. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I consider it a great privilege to have been able to share her special day, when

I was able to hear some of the stories from her youth and gain some insight into the secret to longevity,â&#x20AC;? Mr Cornwell said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Celebrating a century is a wonderful milestone and I can only imagine the changes Mrs Pike has seen since 1912...â&#x20AC;?

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o-one plans on having a heart attack but unfortunately, all too many people do. So how do you know if you are?

A heart attack occurs when there is a blockage of one or more of the arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle.

When this occurs, some of your heart muscle begins to die. At this point, literally every second counts!

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not always like the movies where you suddenly clutch your chest and fall to the ground. Though a heart attack can be sudden with no warning, in most cases your body will give you warning signs.

Th is is when it is important to listen to your body and take it very seriously.

As a registered nurse who has worked in emergency wards for years, I got to see and thankfully help save many people who were suffering a heart attack. However, not everyone has a good outcome. Some people came to hospital too late for any amount of treatment to save them.

One of the main factors was how quickly they got help.

I remember treating a gentleman brought in by his son, and all he complained of was not feeling well and a bit nauseous and was almost apologetic he was making a fuss.

He also looked a bit pale and it was only because I had worked with so many before, that I recognised it and immediately started the treatment process. However, even with the doctors and equipment on hand, it was too late and unfortunately he passed away within 20 minutes.

Every heart attack presents itself differently and symptoms range from shortness of breath, a feeling of chest tightness or heaviness. I have heard it be described as feeling like an elephant is sitting on your chest!

Another symptom is left-sided chest pain that can radiate to the left shoulder and down the left arm, neck or jaw and central crushing chest pain. You may feel nauseous, look pale and sweaty and feel fatigued.

Do not ignore any of these symptoms. They can be telling you to get help because your heart muscle is dying and delay can cause further damage or death.

If possible, tell someone what you are feeling and immediately dial 000.

In this case it is always better to be safe than sorry.

It can affect young or old.

If you act wisely and immediately, you may protect yourself from heart attack and your family from heartache.

I

am so used to heading down to the local newsagency, picking up a Vogue or Harpers Bazaar and spending a day fl icking through and reading up on all the latest fashion news, tips and information.

I love taking a few hours out of my day to read fashion magazines but I am fi nding that these days it is harder and harder to fi nd the time or the money to keep up my reading habits.

Instead of reading, nowadays I will fi nd myself working at the office, catching up on jobs around the home or driving to appointments; life is just too busy.

For a while Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been trying to fi nd a way to fi nd time to catch up on the latest fashion news but until this week, I had been mostly unsuccessful.

Like most people, I am the proud and happy owner of a smart phone which, with my busy life, has given me back a little of my time and has really made it easier to get things done on the go.

I have downloaded plenty of social media apps and some that make work easier but

for some reason, I had never thought to download apps that can satisfy my habits and hobbies.

Th is week that all changed as I began to try out different apps, most of them free, that I could use to check up on my fashion news on the go.

There were plenty of useless ones and many that were in other languages, although it was interesting to see the fashions in other countries, but I found there were a few that really stood out from the rest.

My favorite of the fashion apps that I downloaded were those that corresponded to my favorite magazines.

Take the Vogue app for example; it downloads new stories on a daily basis and is really easy to use because the format is just like the website.

I also discovered some other fashion news apps, including Trendstop, which have all the latest news on designers and fashion shows.

If you are looking for a fashion networking app, try the Style tag app where anyone can join and upload their own tips and advice or even just photos of their favorite looks.

It is great for inspiration!

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

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

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by Renee Welsh

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t’s now more than 30 years since the fi rst reported case of AIDS; and although the number of deaths globally has fallen for the fi fth year in a row (to around 1.7 million people in 2001) there are still about 7,000 new HIV infections diagnosed every day around the world.

We have no cause for complacency in Australia.

Over the past five years, the number of HIV infections diagnosed here has been stable at about 1,000 per year; however in 2011 there was an 8 per cent increase on the previous year.

AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) is not a single disease. It is a broad range of conditions that occur when a person’s immune system is seriously damaged after years of attack by the HIV. The terms HIV and AIDS are not interchangeable.

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remember that a person who is infected with HIV does not necessarily have AIDS. However, all people with AIDS have been infected with HIV. There are three main modes of HIV transmission: unprotected anal and vaginal sexual intercourse; sharing drug injecting equipment; and mother to child transmission during pregnancy, birth or breast feeding.

Exposure to HIVcontaminated blood is another potential route of transmission.

You can get more information about HIV and AIDS from pharmacies around Australia providing the Pharmaceutical Society’s Self Care health information (ask for the HIV/AIDS fact card).

For the nearest Self Care pharmacy, phone 1300 369 772 or log onto the website www.psa.org.au.

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s soon as the weather starts heating up, what is the fi rst thing the children start saying? “Swimming mummy, swimming!” Somewhere along the road, our children became water babies. Our daughter in particular is obsessed.

I too love the water but like many women, it needs to be 30 degrees in the pool for me to enjoy splashing about. The reality is, it’s usually 19 degrees (freezing in my book) and I am forced to jump in watching my daughter turn blue and refusing to get out.

I am a fi rm believer in swimming lessons and started both my children at six months. When I fi rst started with my son, he would cling to me for dear life and cry at any sign of being dipped under or let go. It’s hard and you wonder why you are doing this when neither of you is enjoying it.

However, after reading the Royal Lifesaving National Drowning Report 2012 and

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

learning that 284 people drowned between July 2011 – June 2012, only a 1 per cent reduction on the 5-year average, the importance of swimming and water safety begins crystal clear.

Th is year, Griffith University conducted a comprehensive study into swimming during early childhood. It showed that children who learn to swim have better visual motor skills, literacy and numeracy compared to children who didn’t know how to swim.

My son is now 4-and-a-half and after all his lessons, he can swim quite well. I was so proud of him the other day when we went swimming at a friend’s house. His dad was in the pool with him and then all of a sudden, after he had been swimming from one side of the pool to the other, he had a moment of panic.

Although he was almost at the pool’s edge, he failed to see it and turned around and headed straight back into the

middle of the pool gasping for breath. My husband was close, grabbed him and reassured him he was safe.

We couldn’t believe his reaction and it certainly made us realise that supervision, no matter what age, is imperative when water is involved. People make rash decisions when panicking and it can mean life or death.

The shocking thing for me when reading the report was that drowning continues at elevated levels throughout adulthood. Continuous education in primary and secondary schools is so important to protect children and give them the lifesaving skills they need to ensure tragedies are avoided.

So for me, jumping into the cold water no longer matters when my children’s safety is concerned. Th is summer, make sure your children learn the basics and no matter what age they are, talk to them about water safety. Education is key.

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The conjunction of Venus and Saturn mark a new and responsible attitude to relationships on your part. Th is is the ideal time to organise a wedding or to plan for the future as you and your partner will be very much in tune. With Mars in your 9th house, this is an ideal time to travel overseas or to explore new neighbourhoods. It is also a good time to deepen your interests in spiritual matters. The New Moon on the 13th is the ideal time to put a savings plan into action.

GEMINI

MAY 22 TO JUNE 21

You will be feeling and looking good. Working affairs benefit from the positive aspects of Venus and Mercury bringing opportunities for advancement, especially if you’re prepared to broaden your horizons, as there is unexpected opportunities waiting for you. Th is is the ideal time to put your fi nances into order just be certain to approach contracts and agreements with caution. The New Moon on the 13th brings your partying fun side to the surface and heats up your after dark action.

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You are going to be in a slightly frivolous frame of mind and this is the ideal time to get involved in something creative or to enjoy the company of children and younger people. Mars energises your partnership zone making you feel rather romantic and your other half will not be complaining about all the extra attention you will showing him or her. The New Moon on the 13th sees you in a highly productive mood and de-cluttering your home. The Full Moon on the 28th is likely to make you rather tired.

LEO

JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23

Relatives are likely to drop in with offers of help and useful gifts.

Any family get-togethers will be highly successful, this is also the ideal time to buy something beautiful and valuable for your home. Mars is in your 6th house and it’s the ideal time to focus on getting healthy and to burn off excess energy by enjoying outdoor activities. The New Moon on the 13th indicates that you are feeling highly inspired to enjoy the festive season. The Full Moon on the 28th indicates that you are likely to feel trapped.

VIRGO

AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23

Your mind is going at full speed and you’re likely to come up with some great new ideas. Th is is going to be a rather hectic month for you as your phone rings off the hook and your inbox will be inundated with emails. You will certainly be in need of a personal assistant.

The New Moon on the 13th is the ideal time to reconnect with some old friends or revisit a place you once loved. With Mars in your 5th house, children and younger people will be keeping you inspired and on your toes.

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It is the ideal time to lay plans to ensure maximum fi nancial security for the future. Don’t expect any swift returns from a new strategy, but sensible monetary decisions made now will pay off in a big way later on. With Mars in your 4th house, you need to be prepared for unexpected guests so stock up your fridge.

However, be careful of over indulging as your body will be super sensitive to wines and rich food. The New Moon on the 13th is in your 3rd house and it is the ideal time for a quick trip.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

Th is is the ideal time to invest in property or a new business venture. With Venus in your sign, your partner and associates are completely in tune with your needs. Mars is in your 3rd house makes you charming and seductive.

Affection, fondness and respect from others will be forthcoming. The New Moon on the 13th indicates an unexpected gift or stroke of good luck coming your way. The Full Moon on the 28th warns you to rein in your impulsive streak especially if you’ve been over indulging.

SAGITTARIUS

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Jupiter is in Gemini so the fate of your relationships is in your own hands. If business is your main focus, it’s the ideal time to start a joint venture. Couples should make time for romance. Mars energises your cash zone increasing your earnings, however be certain to take the practicalities into account before you ravage your bank account. The New Moon on the 13th is the time to sparkle as your social calendar fi lls up. The Full Moon on the 28th warns you to be careful.

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

Mars in your own sign is bringing a lifting of your spirits and a renewed confidence and assertiveness all around. On the professional front, your friends and colleagues are pointing you towards exciting new opportunities. On the social level, many close friends are likely to turn to you for words of wisdom. The New Moon on the 13th is the ideal day for some quiet time. The Full Moon on the 28th warns you to guard against being manipulated and to avoid taking responsibility for others.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

Venus is in your 10th house and whether it’s a power play at work or a personal feud, flattery will get you everywhere. Mars in Capricorn is sending you on an inner journey and therefore you need to work out what your true values are.

Also remember to allow plenty of time in your hectic schedule for rest. The New Moon on the 13th is the ideal time to be involved in group activities. The Full Moon on the 28th indicates that you will fi nd it hard to go along with the beliefs of others, so do what you know is right.

PISCES

FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

You’re in a confident mood and able to tackle anything the world throws at you. There’s a lure of the exotic, as far off places exert a powerful attraction. Th is is the ideal time to take a long trip. Mars in your 11th house indicates that your ability to understand others will be impressive, so put those listening skills to good work. The New Moon on the 13th provides a positive turning point for your career and fi nances. The Full Moon on the 28th is going to be rather stressful time involving children.

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he concept of “red tape” is used to describe excess bureaucracy and regulation that places a burden or cost on business.

The impact of such regulation is often felt most by the small business sector, which often doesn’t have the depth of resources to deal with the masses of paperwork associated with compliance.

The exact origins of the term “red tape” is not known, however during the 16th Century, Spain’s King Charles V began to use red tapes to bind important documents of state. Th is helped to identify them from less important documents.

The World Bank’s 2012 Doing Business global ranking of countries noted that Australia had dropped three places over the previous year. Overall, Australia ranks 15th in terms of its ease of doing business. Th is places it just behind Canada and Sweden.

We do quite well in terms of the ease of starting a new business. We are only beaten by New Zealand. The ease of getting credit also ranks well.

However, in relation to the protection

of investors, paying tax and dealing with construction permits, it’s a different story.

Australia’s worst ranking is in relation to the protection of investors.

Th is is a measure of how hard it is for shareholders to take legal action against the CEO or Board of Directors in this country.

Taxation is also a major issue.

According to the World Bank report, Australian fi rms make an average of 11 tax payments per year. Paperwork associated with these taxes took an average of 109 hours for each business to complete. Taxes such as payroll tax further added to the burden.

The World Bank also reported that there was an average of 15 different procedures required to secure building and construction permits, taking an average of 147 days to process them and cost around 10 per cent of income per capita.

These are all areas that require reform within local government authorities as much as their State and Federal counterparts.

John Church manages a Newcastle advertising agency and PR consultancy, John Church Advertising.

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re you taking a well-earned break this Christmas? For some business people, Christmas is a key time to recharge the batteries and come back to work with renewed enthusiasm and ideas for their business.

More Australians than ever before are heading overseas for their holidays.

Th is is due to the strong Australian dollar, a rise in the number of lowcost airlines and the relatively cheap accommodation and food prices in some overseas destinations, particularly parts of Asia.

In fact, Australians took more than 7.8 million overseas trips in 2011 and this is expected to rise to 11 million by 2021.

Are you thinking of crystal clear, warm water, golden beaches and drinks with umbrellas in them? I don’t want to put a dampener on the trip to paradise you have been looking forward to all year, but here are some sobering facts.

Did you know that the cost of a medical evacuation from Bali is

$60,000? It is even higher from the USA, at up to $95,000. The USA and Bali also top the list of top accidents in popular holiday destinations. And, around 25 million passenger bags were mishandled last year.

The good people at fi nancial comparison site Mozo put together a great infographic that provided the above statistics to show why travel insurance is as essential as your passport. (An infographic is a trendy word for a diagram, and I have put it on The Greater’s blog: blog.greater.com.au where you will fi nd all my previous Post columns.)

After forking out for an overseas holiday, what you don’t want to do is incur unnecessary expenses.

You will have to work twice as hard when you get back.

For a family of four travelling to New Zealand or Bali for two weeks, basic travel insurance starts at the same price as a cup of coffee each day.

Just like your health, car, home and business, ensure peace of mind on your holiday by taking out travel insurance.

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ith a resume containing celebrity clients such as Jennifer Lopez, Beyonce and Eminem, choreographer and actor, Beau Casper Smart, has worked with some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry.

In Australia on tour with Jennifer Lopez, Mr Smart will make a visit to Newcastle dance studio, Physical Funk for Kids, to meet local up-and-coming dancers.

Physical Funk for Kids director and friend of Mr Smart, Tina Perry, said the visit will bring new opportunities for young dancers.

“Apart from the obvious benefit of learning from someone who has worked with such high profi le artists, the kids have the chance to receive fi rsthand information about what it is like working in the industry,” Ms Perry said.

“Such knowledge is invaluable to up-and-coming dancers and to receive this advice from someone who has been so successful in the process is priceless.

“I think it is really inspiring for the kids to see that success is achievable. Having someone who has made a great name for themselves take time from a world tour to teach young talent is a really great way to keep kids motivated,” she said.

Should the day prove a success, Ms Perry hinted at the prospect of bringing more international artists to town.

“If the classes are popular and the day creates a positive result then hopefully Casper won’t be the last A-lister we bring to Newcastle,” she said.

Classes with Beau Casper Smart are available for intermediate, advanced and industry-level dancers and all classes will be run on December 16 at the Physical Funk studio at 4 Margaret Street, Cardiff.

A donation from the day’s proceeds will be given to the John Hunter Children’s Hospital.

To book a spot, visit: www.physicalfunkforkids.com.au.

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ith ‘Skyfall’ currently shaking and stirring cinemagoers everywhere, why not go back to where it all began with this 1962 classic?

007’s first filmic adventure takes him to the sultry island of Jamaica to investigate the murder of a fellow operative. Before you can say “license to kill”, Bond uncovers a plot to derail the US space program while fighting a slew of deadly assassins, sexy femme fatales and tarantulas. With the help of CIA agent Felix Leiter (Jack Lord) and the beautiful Honey Ryder (Ursula Andress), 007 goes on the hunt for the evil Dr No - a megalomaniacal scientist bent on world domination.

‘Dr No’ made a star of Sean Connery, who went on to appear in seven films in the iconic franchise.

While there is much argument as to who should hold the title of ‘best Bond’, Connery’s compelling mix of suave sophistication and an almost brutish cold heartedness is pretty hard to top.

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Right from the opener, ‘What This Is’, ‘Carry On’ is full of mournful lyrics, slightly off-kilter song structures that recall fellow alt. country gloom-meisters Richmond Fontaine.

That’s not to say it’s all gloom and twang on ‘Carry On’. Mason made the, on the face of it, odd decision to enlist Dan Carey (MIA, Hot Chip) to produce, but his electro aesthetic and ambient textures do wonders for the record, particularly on the album’s standout ‘Pick Up Truck’.

Fans of the genre won’t want to miss this one.

f you have a penchant for the super ridiculous and like your films caked in buckets of stylised gore, then ‘Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter’ should be right up your alley.

We first meet honest Abe as a nine-year-old who witnesses his mother’s death at the hands of the vampire, Jack Barts. Growing up with revenge on the mind, Lincoln meets Henry Sturgess, who teaches him how to hunt and kill vampires.

Lincoln’s lust for revenge and vampire slaying continues into his Presidency when, during the Civil War, he realises that Nosferatu and co are fighting with the Conferderate forces in a plot to take over the good ol’ US of A. Lincoln is having none of it and he mounts a bloody campaign to put paid to the bloodsucker blight once and for all.

You know exactly what you’re going to get with this film as soon as you read the title - a big, ridiculous, over-the-top flick with its tongue planted firmly in its cheek.

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Both forming in 1986, The Lemonheads and The Blake Babies were synonymous with US college radio in the 90s and occupied a fair amount of airtime on Triple J as well, thanks to such classics as the Lemonheads’ ‘My Drug Buddy’, ‘It’s A Shame About Ray’, their legendary cover of Simon and Garfunkel’s ‘Mrs Robinson’ and the Blake Babies’ ‘Spin The Bottle’ and ‘My Sister’.

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here is no doubt that our fair city has always been a seething hotbed of all things metal.

Now, the good folks at Full Force N Dirty Promotions are hosting a celebration of everything that is musically heavy in Newcastle over the past 30 years with one hell of a bill.

Dubbed the Steel Ball, the event will showcase twelve Newcastle bands that run the gamut of heavy metal genres with some acts reforming especially for the event.

“The whole idea started out as a reunion concert for some of the bands from the 1980s and 90s but we soon realised that there was still a lot of really good metal bands in the area now, so we decided to make it a celebration of all things Newcastle metal,” organiser

Valerie Johnston said.

So, without further ado, coming from the eighties we have the metal madness of Warning, Osmium Grid, The PFJ and Animist will be representing the 1990s, while the likes of Headbutt, Purenvy, Grannyfist, The Very Metal Show, Virus Crawl (pictured), Balescream, Sabretung and Legion of the Horn will be belting out the brutal sounds of today.

“It’s a really great opportunity for metal fans from all over to come together and meet one another because one thing that we’ve found really interesting about organising this is just how wide the metal community in Newcastle is,” Ms Johnston said.

The Steel Ball will be on at Newcastle District Tennis Club on Saturday, December 22.

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ith Groovin’ the Moo 2012 still fresh in the mind, the boffins at Moo HQ are working harder than Santa’s elves to bring you what promises to be one of the hottest Moo fests yet.

Signalling a return to its roots, the festival will kick off at Maitland Showground on Saturday, April 27 before moving around the country to Canberra, Bendigo, Townsville and Bunbury.

While all the good news can’t be shared just yet (the line-up will be announced on January 30), organisers are giving you the chance to get all the news and festival updates by signing up for the Moos Flash at gtm.net.au.

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fter reforming earlier this year for a one-off show at the Lass O’Gowrie, seminal Novocastrian post-punk outfit,

pel mel, have reignited the fire in their collective belly as you will soon see when they (now known as the pel mel organisation), rip into a set of classics and a few newies at the Terrace Bar this weekend.

“To be honest, we decided to get the band back together for a special tribute

at the Lass O’Gowrie for a friend of ours who had died,” singer, synth and sax player, Jude McGee, told TE. “We had such a great time playing all of those old songs so we thought we’d just run with it and see where it went.”

For those not in the know, pel mel started life in the heady Newcastle music scene of the late 1970s as essentially an antidote to the proliferation of cover bands in the area.

“One of the reasons the band started in the first place was that we were discovering all of this new music coming out of New York and the UK and there were a lot of cover bands at the time in Newcastle playing all of that late 70s radio stuff and we basically wanted to make our own fun,” McGee said.

“We ended up snaring a residency at the Grand Hotel in Bolton Street where we played every Friday night for about 9 months - it

was a brilliant time.”

Before too long, word spread about the band and they picked up stumps and moved to Sydney where they soon became a fixture in the inner-city music scene at venues like the Rock Garden and the Trade Union Club.

The band’s first single ‘No Word From China’ was a Triple J hit and subsequent albums ‘Out of Reason’ and ‘Persuasion’ cemented their reputation as one of the Aussie underground’s most formidable acts.

McGee said punters could expect a slew of tracks from the first two albums such as ‘Water’, ‘Pandemonium’, and ‘Shoes Should Fit’ as well as some early gems that never made it to vinyl including ‘Son of Sam’, ‘Clever Move’ and ‘Continuing Imprisonment’. There’s also talk that there might be a few freshly-minted numbers that will be given an airing at the show.

Does this mean we can expect some new pel mel in the near future?

“Quite possibly,” McGee said.

“Now that recording is so much easier than back when we were doing it – when you needed like a million dollars to make a record – that’s definitely something that could be a possibility in the near future.”

Catch the pel mel organisation when they play at the Terrace Bar on Saturday December 8. Joining them will be fellow old schoolers, Swami Binton, The Limp and the new school freshness of Leather Feather.

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he last time we caught up with Morgan Evans, it seemed like he barely had time to scratch himself, with a newly minted contract from Warner Music and two EPs released in the previous 12 months – not to mention countless hours on the road.

In a case of not resting on his laurels, Evans has been hunkered down in the songwriting mecca of Nashville for the past five weeks, knocking around some ideas for his debut long-player which we are likely to see in the not-too-distant future.

“The last time we spoke I believe I had just released ‘While We’re Young’ and since then I have been pretty busy,” Evans told TE down the line from Nashville.

“I spent a fair bit of time travelling around Australia and getting the word out about ‘While We’re Young’ and then I headed over to Nashville where I’ve been for the past five weeks.

“I essentially came over here to write songs and I’ve been extremely lucky to work with some amazing people over here – so the plan is now to head back over in April next year to record the album. It’s a pretty exciting time.”

When it comes to amazing people, Evans isn’t just blowing smoke, either.

During his time in Nashville, the Novocastrian has written with the likes of Brett James (who has penned hits for

Kenny Chesney and Martina McBride), Bob DiPiero (Reba McEntire, Travis Tritt, Faith Hill and Etta James) and singer Victoria Shaw who produced Lady Antebellum’s debut record and wrote the track ‘The River’ made famous by Garth Brooks.

“Working with these people is just amazing,” Evans said.

“I mean, I can remember singing that song ‘The River’ by Garth Brooks in the car when I was a kid, so it’s a bit of a spin-out to be meeting the person that wrote it.”

While Evans said it was a dream come true to be knocking out tunes with such country music heavy hitters, the idea of collaboration took some getting used to.

“It really is a crazy thing to sit in a room with someone, often someone you have never met before and just delve straight into each other’s souls,” he said.

“Sometimes it just clicks right off the bat and you know then and there if it’s going to work or not. Thankfully, I think most of what I’ve been doing over here has worked quite well.”

Evans’ Nashville trip hasn’t been all work and no play, mind you. He said he was fortunate enough to experience his very first Halloween and Thanksgiving while Stateside.

“Yeah, my first Halloween was just crazy – it was so much fun.

“Although, Thanksgiving was just awesome. It really was just like Christmas in Australia – lots of eating and lazing around, but I’ve been staying with two families while here so I got to have two Thanksgivings. I was basically

in a food coma for a week.”

As we go to press, Evans will be winging his way back to Oz and there won’t be much time to reflect as he will be hitting the ground running with a run of dates in Tamworth as well as slots on the Inverell Ute Muster, CMC Rocks The Hunter and the Deni Blues and Roots festival alongside the likes of the Steve Miller Band, Santana, Jimmy Cliff and Bonnie Raitt.

“Dude, that bill is so amazing,” he enthused.

“I mean, when we play covers, chances are we’re going to be covering one of those bands on the bill, so it’s gonna be awesome to be able to do my thing and then kick back and watch some of the world’s best musos. I can’t wait.”

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fter 12 years of serving up their raucous brand of punk-infused rock and roll, Newcastle outfit, Bitchcraft, are calling it a day, but not before a special swansong show at the Lass that will double as the launch for their long-awaited sophomore longplayer, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Ladies Choiceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

Guitarist Nardia Collyer told TE that while the final show would be bittersweet, people could expect the same level of unashamed energy, unpretentious fun and breakneck all-girl rock that is more Runaways than riot grrl. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There will definitely be some mixed emotions on the night, because we have been together for so long,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That said, there will still be a lot of immaturity at the show and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll all be showing off a lot more, as well. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be fun.â&#x20AC;?

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Before too long, Bitchcraft were opening for Collyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s partnersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; band at the now-defunct Hunter on Hunter.

A rough-as-guts, yet totally infectious long player, suitably titled â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Rough As Gutsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; soon followed, yet it was a long time between drinks until the latest, more polished album. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It did take a few years to get the album done, mainly because everyone in the band kept having babies or getting uni degrees,â&#x20AC;? Collyer said.

Retaining the same punk energy and flavour as the debut, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Ladies Choiceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; bristles with a punchy, well-developed sound (helped in part from some great production from Geoff Mullard) that is a testament to how far the band had come since â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Rough As Gutsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

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Hailing from Sydney, the Ride Ons came together in 2004 with three core members Ben Nightingale (Sleepy Jackson, Don Walker, The Clouds), Murray Shepherd (The Monarchs, The Screaming Tribesmen) and Matty Stokes (The Chevrons, Great Dividing Range) before Newcastle bass-ace

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n a city that is overwhelmed with masses of bands and artists, many musical outfits fight to gain the respect and admiration from a discerning public. Newcastle muso, Jerome O’Connor, however, tenaciously holds a significant resonance as an artist who steps up to the mark and raises the bar for professional standards in live entertainment in our fair city.

This guy has the uncanny knack for ripping through a repertoire that reads like a veritable who’s who of popular music, yet all the while making every note his own.

If the likes of Chuck Berry, Cee Lo Green, George Benson, Crowded House, The Darkness and Wolfmother float your boat, then you’d do well to check this guy out.

Catch Jerome when he plays at the Clarendon Hotel on Friday, December 7.

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ADAMSTOWN CLUB: Sunday, Southern Cross Trio, Johnny Nicol.

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AVOCA BEACH HOTEL: Saturday, HugoBoz; Sunday, Kerrie Garside.

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BAY HOTEL: Saturday, The Levymen; Sunday, Ryan Daley.

BEACHCOMBER, Toukley: Saturday, Ceap Lettus, Sheek, Sticky Bandit, Notfromhollywood.

BEAUFORD HOTEL: Friday, Just Jace; Saturday, John Larder.

BELLBIRD HOTEL: Firday, Lennie Live.

BELMONT 16s: Wednesday, John Campbell; Friday, Jake Rattle and Roll; Saturday, Brian Mannix, Ally Fowler, Scott Carne, Loose Bazooka; Sunday, Klassic Blak.

BELMONT HOTEL: Friday, Idol Motion; Saturday, The Mighty Kingsnakes.

BELMORE HOTEL: Friday, The Co-Pilots; Saturday, The Zillers.

BERESFIELD BOWLING CLUB: Friday, Uptown; Saturday, Radioactive; Sunday, Red Dirt Country Band.

BLACKBUTT HOTEL: Friday, Hornet; Saturday, Phase III. BRADFORD HOTEL: Friday, Brazillian Brothers.

BREAKERS COUNTRY CLUB: Friday, Jason Hicks; Saturday, Kym Campbell.

BUDGEWOI SOCCER CLUB: Saturday, Spectacular Feets; Sunday, Romney Watts.

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GWANDALAN BOWLING CLUB: Friday, Rave On; Saturday, Robbie Urquhart; Sunday, Greg Bryce.

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HAMILTON STATION HOTEL: Friday, Flaming Wreckage, Nothing Is Sacred; Thursday, DJ; Saturday, Hip Hop Christmas Party; Sunday, Wayfarer.

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LAKE MACQUARIE YACHT CLUB: Sunday, Sundown.

LAKESIDE VILLAGE TAVERN: Friday, DJ; Saturday, End Of Days.

LASS O’GOWRIE HOTEL: Wednesday, Pure Habit, Grayson, Bryan Frates, Hamish White; Thursday, Creative Creatures Open Mic feat James Thompson; Friday, Zoe K and the Shadow Katz, Grandmaster Monk, Holly Clayton and Adam Miller; Saturday, Comeuppance, The Phoebe Daicos Band (2-6), Bitchcraft, Glory Meat, Errol JM. LEMON TREE PASSAGE BOWLING CLUB: Friday, 24 Hours; Saturday, Steve Werren.

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

SHOAL BAY RESORT: Wednesday, Daniel Arvidson; Thursday, Bob Allan; Friday, Casho; Guest Procedure; Saturday Kazzi Waters, Pete Gelzinnis, Superjam; Sunday, Chris Hennigar, Lennie Live, Plastic Spurs.

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STAG AND HUNTER: Friday, Moonlight Drive; Saturday, The V-Dubs.

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SWANSEA WORKERS CLUB: Friday, Kids’ Disco; Saturday, Deviation.

SYDNEY JUNCTION HOTEL: Friday/Saturday, DJs. TALL TIMBERS, Ourimbah: Friday, Jimmy Bear.

TELARAH BOWLING CLUB: Friday, Nose Stress; Saturday, Free Juke Box. TILLIGERRY RSL CLUB: Friday, Hummdinger; Saturday, Howard Sherman; Sunday, Kylie Jane; Monday, Troy.

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TORONTO DIGGERS: Friday, Be Bop a Lula; Saturday, Franky and Johnny.

TORONTO GOLF CLUB: Sunday, Adam Gear.

TORONTO ROYAL MOTOR YACHT CLUB: Friday, Pete Hibbert; Saturday, Alotta Classix; Sunday, Pete Gelzinnis.

TORONTO WORKERS CLUB: Friday, Bob Allan; Saturday, Summerland Kings.

TOWN HALL HOTEL, Waratah: Saturday, Gian; Sunday, Pete Hibbert.

VUES ON THE BAY: Friday, James Paul; Saturday, Redline; Sunday, Troy.

WALLARAH BAY REC CLUB: Friday, At Te Hop; Saturday, Soul Agents WALLSEND DIGGERS CLUB: Friday, The Smarts; Saturday, The Fake Four.

WANGI DISTRICT WORKERS CLUB: Friday, Dr Love; Saturday, Frank Wakewood.

WANGI HOTEL: Sunday, Mick Ashman.

WANGI RSL: Friday, Leigh Warren WARNERS AT THE BAY: Thursday, Karaoke; Friday, Phase III; Saturday, Rebecca Johnson Band.

WARNERS BAY HOTEL: Thursday, Misbehave; Friday, DJs; Saturday, Guest Procedure; Sunday, Kirsty Larkin, The Bad and the Ugly.

WESTS NEW LAMBTON PIANO LOUNGE: Wednesday, Terence Koo; Thursday, Angamus; Friday, Peter Wall; Saturday, Warren Hunter; Monday, Frank Wakewood; Tuesday, Angamus.

WESTS NEW LAMBTON MARBLE BAR: Friday, The Levymen; Saturdays, Two Stomp.

WEST WALLSEND WORKERS CLUB: Friday, Redline; Sunday, Kym Campbell.

WICKHAM PARK HOTEL: Wednesday, Flash Jam; Friday, Milestones; Saturday, The Ride Ons; Sunday, Montezuma.

WINDSOR CASTLE HOTEL: Friday, OMG Duo; Saturday, Ninemile Duo. WYONG BOWLING CLUB: Friday, Double Lines.

WYONG LEAGUES CLUB: Friday, Derek Fairbrass Duo; Saturday, Buddy’s Back.

WYONG RSL: Friday, Gibbo and Co; Saturday, Flashbacks Night Spot.

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Mills is an accomplished guitarist and whips out both the electric and acoustic during a set that covers songs from the 1960s right through to today – think the likes of The Angels, Blink 182, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Styx and Red Hot Chili Peppers and you’re in the right ball park.

Mills has had many highlights in his career, including a four-year stint at the Red Garter in Florence Italy, as well as two-years of playing the Aussie pub circuit in Austria and Germany. Memories of those times include having eight people from a Contiki tour do a striptease during a rendition of ‘Leave Your Hat On’. Famous audience members throughout his career include Sting, David Bowie, Roberto Benigni, Dave Lambert (The Strawbs) as well as many Australian celebrities.

Check out Michael Mills when he plays at Bar 121 on Friday, December 7.

Sunday, Dragon; Monday, Jeff Martin.

LONG JETTY HOTEL: Friday, Suburban Echo; Saturday, Romney Watts; Sunday, Shawn Lidster.

MAITLAND CITY BOWLING CLUB: Friday, Phonic.

MAITLAND LEAGUES CLUB: Friday, Red Alert.

MARK HOTEL: Friday, Dan Beazley; Saturday, OMG Duo; Sunday, Dave Carter.

MARY ELLEN: Thursday, Howard Sherman; Friday, The Remedy; Saturday, Ally B. MATTARA HOTEL: Friday, Kelly Hope; Saturday, Disco & Karaoke.

MAVERICKS ON THE BAY: Friday, Brett O’Malley; Saturday, Aleyce Simmonds; Sunday, Troy Kemp.

MAYFIELD HOTEL: Friday, Trataka.

METROPOLITAN HOTEL: Saturday, Mick Jones.

MJ FINNEGANS: Friday, Lego Hands, DJs; Saturday, DJs. MUSEUM HOTEL: Friday, Foxy Meorons; Saturday, Dirty Little Secrets.

NAG’S HEAD HOTEL: Friday, Karaoke; Saturday, James Chatburn.

NEATH HOTEL: Saturday, Katrina Burgoyne.

NELSON BAY BOWLING CLUB: Friday, Kadence.

NELSON BAY DIGGERS THE LOUNGE: Friday, Twinsanity; Saturday, Outerphase; Sunday, Mick Jones, Zane Penn.

NEWCASTLE UNITED SPORTS CLUB: Friday, Karaoke.

NORAH HEAD SPORTS CLUB: Friday, Steve Werren; Saturday, Peta Evans Taylor.

NORTHERN STAR HOTEL: Wednesday, Rebecca Moore; Thursday, Swiss Army Wives; Friday, Garth Prentice OLD PUB, Woy Woy: Friday, 2 Shots.

ORANA HOTEL: Friday, AC/DC Show, Krossfyre, September Chase; Saturday, Ghost Road.

PEDENS, Cessnock: Friday, Tim Usher; Saturday, CoPilots.

PIPPI’S AT THE POINT: Friday, Karen O’Shea, Misbehave; Saturday, ME; Sunday, Jungle Kings.

PLOUGH INN: Friday, Lee Rolfe.

POTTERS BREWERY: Friday, Howard Sherman.

PRINCE OF WALES: Friday, Mick Jones; Saturday, Dave Owen; Sunday, Ty. QUEENS ARMS, Maitland: Friday, Loose Bazooka.

QUEENS WHARF BREWERY, Wharf: Saturday, Brendon Murphy, Karma Groove; Sunday, Sunday’s Record.

REGAL HUNTER HOTEL: Saturday, Michael Mills.

ROYAL FEDERAL HOTEL: Saturaday, Free Fallin’; Sunday, James Chatburn.

ROYAL INN, Waratah: Friday, Mardy Leith; Saturday, Craig Stewart.

RUTHERFORD HOTEL: Saturday, Ben Crawford Duo. SALAMANDER SHORES: Friday, Katrina Burgoyne.

SEABREEZE HOTEL: Saturday, Little Friday.

SEVEN SEAS: Friday, Yellow Taxi; Saturday, Hugh Gordon; Sunday, Music Nursery feat Kiani Sansom

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nyone that is familiar with Melbourne singer-songwriter Cilla Jane’s previous two albums – ‘When Night Falls’ and ‘When Morning Comes’ – and their sweetly meandering, almost dreamy folk-pop sound, might be in for a little bit of a surprise with her latest single, ‘Riverside’.

“I guess I’ve spread my wings a bit and the new single represents a bit of a new direction for me,” she told TE. “Previously, I’d played as a duo but recently I started working with a new band and, as a result, there is a much bigger, more layered sound with the new stuff – more electric sounds and there is also a little bit of darkness that has crept in as well.”

A successful recipient of the John Butler Seed Grants music program, Jane started her musical life in the ultra-competitive Melbourne singersongwriter scene and she said she soon realised that she would have to change her approach to stay ahead of the seemingly never-ending glut of male and female solo artists.

“I was always inspired by the whole singer-songwriter thing, but in Melbourne it’s really quite competitive, so I decided to branch out, first of all playing as a duo and now with a full setup and I haven’t looked back since.”

While she certainly has developed her sound since ‘When Night Falls’, there’s no doubt that the foundation of emotive folk-pop – juxtaposed brilliantly with

Jane’s soaring vocals, is still present on ‘Riverside’.

The single, which drops on December 12, should keep Jane pretty busy for the remainder of 2012 and she plans to kick into overdrive when album number three is out in May next year.

“There’s quite a bit going on for me – there’s a bunch of touring to be done, and, in the new year, I’ll be pretty flat out with the album, which is great.

“I will say, though, that I’m really looking forward to playing Newcastle as I’ve also been collaborating with a beautiful Newcastle artist, Jo Dyer, who has made all of my merch for me.”

Catch Cilla Jane when she plays at the Great Northern Hotel on Saturday, December 8.

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alling all Francophiles! A beautiful era of French cuisine has dawned in the heart of Newcastle. Named after the period of peace and optimism France experienced between 1890 and the beginning of World War I in 1914, the recently established La Belle Epoque on Bolton Street offers fancy French fare in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

My dining partner and I were greeted enthusiastically upon arrival at La Belle Epoque by Frenchman, Dominique (one half of the husband and wife team who own and operate the restaurant) and shown to our table where a pleasant French waitress took our order before the French chefs in the kitchen began preparing our food. One thing you will notice when dining at La Belle Epoque is that almost everyone there is French! bl iin no time. i The entrées arrived on our table I ordered the quintessential French starter, Escargot – a dozen remarkably fresh snails served piping hot with flavoursome garlic butter. While enjoying the meal, my thoughts wandered to where the nearest

supplier of snails would be in the Hunter region.

When I quizzed Dominique about this, he replied that they bred their own snails, just like any good restaurant in France would.

No wonder they tasted so fresh!

For main, I ordered Ballotine de Poulet au Thym, organic chicken breast stuffed with creamy sweet potato and ricotta cheese, served on a bed of ratatouille with thyme. My dining partner opted for another French classic, duck leg confit served with pan fired duck breast, lentils and potato gratin.

Both were delicious, generous and beautifully presented.

Leaving just enough room for dessert, my dining partner and I c could not go past the crème brûlée, velvety smooth and sweet with a hint of vanilla bean, served with fresh fruit and a bite-sized pastry: the perfect ending to our evening.

Bon Appétit!

Looking to sample even more d delectable French cuisine? Be ssure to book your table now for tthe restaurant’s French Foreign R Region Nights, which begin in th the New Year. La Belle Epoque’s chefs will create menus inspired by the various gastronomic regions of France, beginning in January with Provence, an area known for its seafood dishes, as well as aïoli, tapenade and ratatouille. Call to reserve your place.

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ot on the heels of their AFL-themed single, ‘When Collingwood Choke’ (which earned an impressive 53,000 YouTube views in just three weeks, thank you very much), Melbourne’s genrebending experimental-folk-metal duo Over Reactor are back into the serious stuff.

The two piece from south of the border perform and record a hybrid of hip-hop, hardcore and heavy rock, known as “death-hop.”

Ezikiel Ox (ex-Mammal and Full Scale)

and Cory Blight (ex-Dukes Of Windsor) are currently on the road to promote their new single ‘The Throne’ – the second cut from their latest long-playing slab of intense grooviness, ‘Mouth of the Ghetto’.

It’s been a pretty wild ride for Over Reactor since their inception in January 2010.

By the end of the following month, the pair had already worked up enough demos for an album and by March, they had released their first track ‘F**k You Myspace’ which was, ironically,

made available as a free download via Myspace.

The outfit made their intentions known with the blistering debut album, ‘Lose Your Delusion I’, and just four months later came the follow-up, ‘Lose Your Delusion Too’.

With album number three out and doing some pretty good business, pundits across the country have been singing its praises – throwing around

epithets like “kickass” and offering such spin as “these guys harness the energy and passion of Rage Against The Machine but mix it up with a great hardcore edge.”

High praise indeed, but after you have just one listen to ‘Mouth Of The Ghetto’, you’ll realise what all the fuss is about.

Check out Over Reactor when they play at the Cambridge Hotel (Side Bar) on Saturday, December 8.

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espite being eliminated before the finals in the televised singing competition X-Factor, Taree-born singer-songwriter, Morgan Sheather, hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t looked back. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been insanely busy,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In fact, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kind of hard to remember everything because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all kind of just becoming one big blur. I have the [self-titled] EP out now â&#x20AC;&#x201C; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s four of my original tracks â&#x20AC;&#x201C; on iTunes and its going really great. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Apart from that, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been doing heaps of gigs and really trying to find myself as a performer. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m also really keen to head back into the studio as soon as possible to record another EP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I mean, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got enough stuff to put out an album, but I really want to wait until the time is right.â&#x20AC;?

Sheather, who said her time on XFactor proved invaluable, added she almost missed out on the audition process altogether. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a bit funny actually â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I was living above a pub in Redfern at the time, just chilling out â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d had a pretty bad run up to that point and things werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really going to plan,â&#x20AC;? she explained. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I got an email from a casting agency that was a reminder to audition so I thought, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;It canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hurt,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; so I filmed a video audition and I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hear back from them for ages but I finally got an email â&#x20AC;&#x201C; they had to track me down as Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d changed my phone number and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m really glad they did.â&#x20AC;?

While Sheather said she received much valuable advice during her time on the show, it was perhaps the piece

of advice she didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t follow that proved most effective. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mel B told us not to make friends with anybody and that was basically the first thing I did,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I became really great friends with Bella [Ferraro] and we really hit it off. In fact, we put up a cover of The Killersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Mr Brightsideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; on YouTube recently and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s received more than 150,000 hits. It was all done in one take, too.â&#x20AC;?

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The property has a double garage and a 40,000-litre salt water in-ground pool and

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with Josh Mitchell from the Newcastle Jets In view of the way things unfolded for you on Saturday night, maybe you would rather it was another player doing the column this week?

It defi nitely wasn’t the best week for me.

Basically it was a stupid mistake on my part to give away the penalty and it was very disappointing to get sent off. But it’s just a case of putting my head down now; training hard and making sure it doesn’t happen again.

Would you like to give us your take on events? First of all, the penalty that led to the winning goal and then the sending off ?

The penalty was defi nitely a mistake on my behalf – I should have been more careful.

It was just one of those things that happened in the heat of the moment where you think you’re going to make a positive contribution to the team but unfortunately, on the day, things didn’t quite work out that way.

With the sending off, there’s nothing much else to say other than I overreacted – and

I shouldn’t have reacted the way I did.

Apparently, you’ve received three red cards in 44 games, but you would hardly call yourself a ‘hard man’ of the game, would you?

No, not at all. The other red cards – fi rstly one against the Mariners and the second against Brisbane were, in my opinion, a little bit soft and maybe undeserved, but I think I defi nitely deserved the sending off on the weekend – I just have to put my hand up for it and work hard to make sure it doesn’t happen again.

Quite a bit has been said this week about the Jets’ disciplinary record this season, which is the worst in the competition. Looking from the outside, the side doesn’t appear to be any more physical than the others – why do you think the refs are pinging you so often?

I’m not really sure, to be honest. On the weekend, we had a similar amount of fouls but we ended up with seven yellows and they had none

– I just don’t know how that works.

I think the experience, or maybe lack of experience in the refs, is showing as the season progresses – there are a lot of new, younger refs this season who haven’t had much A-League experience and as a result, we’ve had a lot of meaningless cards and bad decisions. It’s something that I think should be looked into.

Th is Saturday night it’s the table-topping Mariners at home. You’ll be missing from the team, as will Ryan Griffiths, who picked up his fi fth yellow on Saturday.

How do you see it going?

It’s going to be an interesting game as the Mariners will be after revenge because we took the three points off them in the last match.

They’ll also be missing [Tomas] Rojic and [goalkeeper] Matty Ryan, who are away with the Socceroos.

There will be a few players in our squad that will be keen to make their mark so it should be a good game to get along to at Hunter Stadium.

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he Newcastle Jets will be without two key players going into their round 10 local derby clash against Central Coast after their disappointing 1-0 loss to Brisbane Roar at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday night.

Central defender, Josh Mitchell, was given his marching orders after picking up two yellow cards while forward, Ryan Griffiths, will be sidelined after he snared his fi fth yellow for the season.

The Jets looked confident from the kick-off with former England international, Emile Heskey, narrowly missing a chance from a beautifully-lofted free kick from Ryan Griffiths after just two minutes of play.

With just enough time to compose themselves, the Roar almost conceded, two minutes later, when Heskey missed another set up by Griffiths who cut through the Roar’s defence down the right flank.

James Brown was the next player to nearly get is name on the scoresheet at the 13-minute mark, after playmaker Bernardo Ribeiro sent in a well-weighted cross to Brown who hit a low, hard shot from the edge of the box, only to be parried wide

by Michael Theo.

From here, the Roar’s confidence grew and they began to apply serious pressure to the Newcastle defence.

The match kicked into overdrive in the 40th minute when the Roar were awarded a penalty after Josh Mitchell conceded a yellow when he brought fullback, Jack Hingert, down inside the box. Roar striker and golden boot leader, Besart Berisha, had no problem slotting it home to make the score 1-0.

Tempers flared just before half-time after Mitchell was body-checked by Thomas Borich.

A scuffle ensued and Mitchell earned his second yellow, while Borich was given a straight red for violent conduct.

The start of the second stanza was a bit of a tit-for-tat affair with Griffiths belting a brilliant high ball at the Roar goal just three minutes in, only to be parried by Theo, before Henrique sent Roar hearts aflutter a minute later after he regathered his lofted free kick and sent a long-distance effort just wide of the post.

While the Jets fi nally began to fi nd a rhythm in the fi nal 15 minutes, it was a case of too little, too late as they left Suncorp Stadium empty handed.

The Jets will face Central Coast mariners at Hunter Stadium on Saturday night.

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“It is a fantastic result for our elite players to be given the opportunity to show their skills on the world stage,” said Lake Macquarie Oztag President, Peter Roberts.

Mr Roberts, who also coaches the 35s team, said the Australians go into the competition as favourites, but will be challenged particularly in the 18s, 20s and men’s open division by New Zealand sides.

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World Vision Australia Head of Marketing, Anne Stout, said there are a range of reasons why chickens are such a popular gift.

“I think a lot of Australians understand the value of animals such as a chicken and the benefits they can bring to communities and households.

“We know last year Australians also liked school pencils, ducks, goats and

other school materials.

“Apart from having an incredibly cute picture card to put on the mantelpiece, at $10, chickens and eggs are a very affordable gift that can provide children and families with a good source of protein and income,” Ms Stout said.

World Vision Australia chief executive, Tim Costello, said he was hopeful that people would follow the growing trend of charity giving that was so popular last Christmas.

“Christmas is a time of joy and giving and it gives me great hope to see so many Australians opting for gifts that help others during the festive season,” Mr Costello said.

To browse the World Vision Gifts catalogue or to fi nd a retail stand, visit www.worldvision.com.au/gifts.

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The Samaritans is also one of the three charities involved in the Combined Charities Christmas Toy Warehouse appeal in Newcastle, collecting gifts throughout the region.

Families doing it tough are able to book in and visit the warehouse and choose a gift for their little ones.

Samaritans Volunteer Coordinator, Kristy Gallacher, said that the community support is always overwhelming each year.

“We give out literally tonnes of gifts at the warehouse each year and it is the local businesses and schools that put giving trees up and collect donations that keep the warehouse running,” Ms Gallacher said.

“Christmas is very much about giving at Samaritans and that’s what drives all of our Christmas activities.”

The Samaritans will also hold free Christmas Lunches in Newcastle, Singleton and Wyong for anyone who would otherwise be spending the day on their own.

All are welcome to attend the lunch on Christmas Day at Newcastle Foreshore, starting at 11am.

GET INVOLVED Samaritans is on the lookout for volunteers for their week of gift wrapping at Stockland Glendale and to assist in delivering gifts from businesses to the Toy Warehouse.

Give Samaritans a call to fi nd out more 4960 7100.

If you’d like to leave a gift at a giving tree around the region they are set up at any branch of The Greater, Stockland Greenhills, Charlestown library and 1233 ABC Newcastle.

View the full list and details on other Samaritans Christmas activities at www. samaritans.org. au/Christmas Head to Planet Fitness Belmont and work out for a gold coin donation (members and nonmembers) which goes towards the Samaritans to buy food and Christmas gifts for families.

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Australia Post Executive General Manager, Christine Corbett, said posties are getting ready to deliver these, the “most important letters” this Christmas.

“We’ve heard Santa is buying some gifts online this year so our posties will be extra busy deliveringg children’s letters and parcels acrosss the country,” Ms Corbett said. ll The survey found that toys are still m the leading Santa wish list item from almost 60 per cent of Australian children this Christmas, followed es closely by electronic games, iphones and ipods, and bikes and scooters.

Letters to Santa need to be 99 addressed to Santa, North Pole, 9999 and should be posted by December 14, so that he can reply in time for Christmas.

Ms Corbett reminded children to remember to clearly label the envelope with a 60 cent stamp and include a return address, “so that Santa knows where to send his reply”.

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