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Use it or lose it Future of Belmont Library in doubt unless more people use it

CUTS AT COUNCIL The focus on impending staff cuts at Newcastle Council intensified last week, with details from a closed workshop and a figure of 90 full-time positions estimated to be on the chopping block, leaked to the press. Council was quick to express dismay that information from the confidential session had made its way into the public arena and that this would “no doubt lower staff morale�.

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HELP ME, ELLEN Local boy’s plea to US talk show host PAGE 5 Margaret Neal and Robin Gordon from group ‘Save Belmont Library’ are urging people to use the library’s resources

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here are real fears that Belmont Library will soon be downsized unless more people use its facilities, with group ‘Save Belmont Library’ telling the community, “use it or lose it�. According to Save Belmont Library members Robin Gordon and Margaret Neal, back in 2011 the group was given three years to increase registrations, number of loans and visits to the facility by five per cent, otherwise the library would likely be moved from the current purpose-built structure to a smaller shopfront.

Around 200 people came together at the time to express their desire to keep the library and its public meeting room – the last in Belmont – as it is. But 18 months later, momentum has dropped off and word from Council is the figures are “below baseline�. “They set a mark and it has to be achieved, or else the library is virtually kaput,� Ms Neal said. “And why should they take that away from this big community that uses it? “I’ve never been in here when there aren’t people waiting, standing to have their books checked off, or waiting out the front for it to open.�

Labor councillor for East Ward, Kay Fraser, said she is “totally opposed to downsizing the library� and agreed with the group’s view that more could be done by Council to promote the service. Liberal councillor, Jason Pauling, said he does not have a position on the issue. A representative from Council said a number of changes had been introduced to help increase membership – including improved access to collections, an evening book club, and Wi-Fi. They also confi rmed new signage is on its way. @triciamorosin Do you have an idea about how to get more people into Belmont Library? Email us at editorial@newcastlepost.com.au

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hat to make of the PM’s visit to Western Sydney this week? I’ve been mulling over this question for days now, trying to understand the level of criticism and derision it has generated. While it’s never a bad idea for a politician, or a prime minister, to visit the constituents they represent or govern on behalf of, there’s something about the Rooty Hill exercise that rankles with people. Is it the fact that the PM told us when she named the election date that “now is the time for governing”, and yet staying a week in the region which will make or break her party’s fortunes on September 14 smacks of campaigning? Or that Ms Gillard won’t commute from Kirribilli to the west, an exercise that will go further to illustrate the frustrations of locals than perhaps anything else? Or is it just that people think it’s too little, too late from this Government? It got me thinking, if Ms Gillard, or Mr Abbott for that matter, were to spend a week in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie, what would you suggest they do to understand the realities of life here? They could sit in the emergency department at John Hunter Hospital, take a tour of parts of Hunter Street, or chat to locals about the Warners Bay town centre redevelopment. Email your suggestions to editorial@newcastlepost.com.au

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azz is a very affectionate young girl. While only 18 months old, Jazz has already had 3 litters of kittens in that time. It’s now time for this young mum to end her motherly duties after her current litter is all ready to leave her, and she’s looking for a new home. Jazz has the most beautiful big green eyes and extra long whiskers. She has a very loving nature. She would be best suited to a house on her own as she doesn’t favour other cats. She likes to be inside as well as outside too. Jazz will be ready for her new home from March 20. Cat Rescue Newcastle is a not-for-profit, volunteer organisation. Jazz’s adoption fee of only $100 covers his de-sexing, vaccinations, flea and worm treatments, micro-chipping and lifetime

registration. Jazz is currently awaiting his forever home in Chain Valley Bay. Could you be her new forever family? For more information or to meet Jazz, phone her foster carer Jo on 0421 694 295 or email jndwerder.3@bigpond.com. Jazz is just one of the many cats available for adoption at Cat Rescue Newcastle. For more information about Cat Rescue Newcastle or to see more cats available for adoption, visit www.CatRescueNewcastle.com.au or search for them on Facebook.

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he Newcastle Knights have officially launched their 2013 campaign in front of 200 people in Newcastle on Friday. Knights CEO, Matt Gidley, thanked the group of corporate sponsors and media representatives for braving “horrendous weather� and said he was “genuinely excited about the season ahead�. “With a balance in our team of youth and experience, athletes and footballers, Polynesian power and Aboriginal flare, we’re more confident than ever that consistent performances will be much more regular this season,� Gidley said. The CEO also welcomed newcomers Beau Scott, Jeremy Smith, David Fa’alogo, BJ Leilua, and former Knight, Anthony Quinn, into the 2013 side. Knights Captain, Kurt Gidley, as well as Chris Houston, Darius Boyd, Jeremy Smith and Willie Mason, were announced as the 2013 leadership team and Gidley said he was keen to get back on the field after an “extra long pre-season� due to a shoulder injury. Coach, Wayne Bennett, told the crowd that while he was “confident about what we’ve done this off-season and what lies in front of us� it will be important for the side to start the season on the right foot. “We need to get away well. “You don’t always have to win, but you

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Newcastle Knights Jeremy Smith, Kurt Gidley, Chris Houston, Willie Mason and Darius Boyd and (inset) coach, Wayne Bennett, at the season launch

certainly have got to play well. “Everyone’s gotta know that all the things you practiced and believed in are in process and it mightn’t all come

together on the one night, but it’s the statement that we make and I think we made excellent statements about the team we’re going to be this year [in the trials].�

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he NSW Government will support the establishment of a new International Centre for Resource Health in the Hunter, which they claim will deliver up to 250 jobs for the region. Deputy Premier, Andrew Stoner, made the announcement on Friday alongside Hunter MPs Tim Owen, Andrew Cornwell, Garry Edwards and Craig Baumann. Mr Stoner said the investment would create an international hub for Australian

healthcare company Aspen Medical’s resources sector activity and support research on health requirements for the resources sector. “Aspen’s decision to establish an International Centre for Resource Health in NSW is a vote of confidence in our State and in the Hunter region, and will benefit all areas of the resources sector,” Mr Stoner said. The centre will include a headquarters office, training centre for 20 students and a research centre.

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ake a trip with me, and the Prime Minister, to Western Sydney. With Ms Gillard currently in residence at the Rooty Hill Novotel, the days of governing and the days of campaigning have truly been blurred. Brace yourself Western Sydney, this is going to happen a lot over the next few months. It’s the price you pay for living in the most important electoral battleground in Australia. At every turn there’ll be a politician, desperate for your vote. The Prime Minister will be hitting the hustings in seven different seats in five days – and taking up residence at Rooty Hill’s fi nest. The novelty sleepover, as it’s been framed, is all a little condescending for my liking. Why can’t the PM commute like everyone in Western Sydney who has to work in the city? There are a number of understandable reasons why she is doing it. Ten reasons to be precise. Ten Labor seats all with a margin of less than ten per cent are located in

Sydney’s West. Leaked union polling says the swing could be as high as 13 per cent. Not only could Labor lose the election in the west, but some of its best talent could be banished to the confi nes of history. If Western Sydney is the Kingmaker (or Queenmaker) this election, then Julia Gillard desperately wants to save the crown jewels. So what’s her battle plan? Her main focus will be jobs. But expect to hear a lot about education, transport and gun crime too. Although these are primarily State issues, they allow the Prime Minister pick fights on issues that Tony Abbott doesn’t want to fight on. He wants to stick to his main attack strategy, targeting the government over the carbon tax, asylum seekers and cost of living pressures. The Opposition Leader started his own mini-campaign elsewhere in Sydney a few weeks ago. And don’t be surprised if Ms Gillard or Mr Abbott pop up somewhere closer to home at some point over the next 7 months.

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Social media gets behind a local teen’s wish to meet the talk-show host AMELIA PARROTT

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arabrook teen, Aaron Jordan, may not say a lot but his face lights up if you mention Ellen DeGeneres. The 17-year-old has his heart set on meeting the meeting Ms DeGeneres – his favourite talkshow host – and his dream could soon become a reality thanks to

the efforts of his mother, Brenda Jordan, and sister, Chloe. Two weeks ago, Mrs Jordan and Miss Jordan posted a photo of Mr Jordan on The Ellen DeGeneres Show’s Facebook page asking the Emmy Award-winning host to help them spread awareness about the rare disorder Mr Jordan suffers from, Ataxia Telangiectasia (AT). “It’s like having five major disorders all in one,” Mrs Jordan explained. “Leukaemia, cancer, immune

AT sufferer Aaron Jordan with his mother, Brenda Jordan, and sister Chloe and right, the photo of Aaron that was posted on Facebook.

problems similar to HIV suffers, muscle dystrophy, cystic fibrosis and cerebral palsy. “Aaron used to walk and run and do everything, read and write, but gradually the low muscle tone became more and more and he became wobbly and as he got older it became more pronounced.” The picture of Aaron that was shared online three weeks ago has generated more than 52,000 likes, 1,400 comments and has been shared more than 3,400 times. Mrs Jordan hoped Ms DeGeneres’ involvement would lift the profi le of the condition in Australia and across the world and lead to a high profi le Australian promoting the cause. “In America, they have Ben Affleck on board,” she said. “He befriended a young boy with AT and he’s been to Congress and campaigned for funding for them so he’s been a huge plus over there, but out here we really haven’t got anyone so that’s always been in the back of my mind, to one day get someone on board who could really help. “What could come out of this could be absolutely amazing – we’ve got our fi ngers crossed!” @thepostjourno

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Policy driven: Learn more about insurance at forum

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ake Macquarie City Council will host the fi rst of the ‘Our City, Our Future’ public lecture series on Wednesday, March 13. The Insurance Council of Australia’s Policy, Risk and Disaster Planning Director, Karl Sullivan, will discuss the impacts of extreme weather on insurance policies. Council’s Manager Sustainability, Alice Howe, said the community will fi nd the information beneficial in light of recent weather events. “With the recent extreme weather events across many parts of Australia and around the world, it is timely for Council to host a presentation regarding insurance premiums and the impact extreme weather can have on policies and claims,” Dr Howe said. “Mr Sullivan brings a wealth of knowledge of Australia’s insurance industry xxx

and will be discussing various aspects of how people can better understand their insurance policies and what they can do to minimise the impact of insurance on their hip pocket. “I would encourage everyone in Lake Macquarie to come along.” Mr Sullivan said it is common for members of the community to have questions about their insurance, and these will be answered at the event. “Community members often have valid questions about how insurance works and what needs to change in order to have sustainable insurance premiums into the future,” he said. The forum will be held at Warners Bay Performing Arts Centre on Wednesday, March 13 from 6pm-7.30pm. Places are strictly limited. To book a spot, call Council on 4921 0333.

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etectives attached to a strike force investigating breakins at licensed premises around the Hunter and Lake Macquarie over the past 13 months have released CC TV footage of a man they want to speak to in relation to an incident at a Carrington Street, West Wallsend, club earlier this year. Police responded to reports of a break in at the club in the early hours of Tuesday, January 15. Upon arrival,

officers found a front window of the business had been smashed and minor damage to the front door. The man is described as being approximately 170-centimetres tall, with a medium to solid build and a medium to dark complexion. Investigators are reviewing 50 attempted or actual break, enter and steal offences at clubs and hotels in the region. Contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 with information.

POLICE MATTERS with Senior Constable Tony Tamplin

Put your mobile phone down It seems like it is time to go over some old territory again as it appears that the memories of many drivers seems to be fading or they think that the impetus of the more restrictive laws has dropped off. I am referring to the use of mobile phones while you are driving. Most of you will remember the tighter laws brought in late last year which made it strictly illegal to use a mobile while you are driving. Unless your mobile is in a properly mounted cradle with Bluetooth connected, it is now illegal to use your phone for anything while driving, whether making or receiving calls, music, GPS or any other use. In fact, if it rings, the only things you can do is ignore it, which is the best idea, pass it to a passenger to answer or pull over, turn your engine off and answer the phone. The reason I say turn your engine off is because under the strict defi nitions of ‘driver’, just sitting in the driver’s seat with the engine on is sufficient for you to be considered to be in control of a car, and therefore a driver, and you could have legal proceedings taken against you. I know, I know, but that is

the law, so when you pull over at least turn the engine off. But, back to the problem. As I have been driving around lately, I have noticed that there are increasing numbers of people blatantly driving around with their mobile phone to their ear. Th is often means that their ability to control the car is severely reduced, especially when trying to turn a corner or changing gears. It also means that, as with many other things we do when we are supposed to be driving, your concentration level is greatly reduced. Th is is obviously the case if we are talking on the phone while driving, the concentration is on the conversation, not the driving and this makes it very dangerous to all other road users. So the simplest and safest advice I can repeat to you is that if your phone rings, stop on the side of the road and have your conversation. Do not ever be tempted to talk with your phone to your ear while you are driving. Otherwise, you will soon be complaining about copping the fi ne and losing points off your licence – this is always better than the possibility of needing to recover in hospital.

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teenage boy is in a serious condition in a Hunter area hospital with the second confi rmed case of meningococcal disease in the region this year. Close contacts of the teenager have been prescribed antibiotics and there are reportedly no links between this case and any previous cases. Public Health Physician, Dr David Durrheim, said seeking medical

attention quickly may prevent the development of serious complications. “Meningococcal disease may be very severe and the community needs to be on the alert for its symptoms,” he said. “If anyone suspects meningococcal disease, they should seek medical attention immediately.” The fi rst symptoms of the disease may include pain in the legs, cold hands and feet and abnormal skin colour.

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ake Macquarie has one of the highest numbers of microchipped and registered dogs in NSW and thankfully a comparatively low ratio of dangerous dogs and reported dog attacks. Dangerous dogs are the subject of a declaration made by Council or court under the Companion Animals Act. A dog is declared dangerous if it has, without provocation, attacked or killed a person or animal, or threatened to attack or repeatedly chased a person or animal, or is kept or used for the purposes of hunting. Council treats all reports of dog attacks or potentially dangerous dogs seriously, regularly prosecutes owners of dogs that attack, and issues dangerous dog declarations to those owners, as required. It is important for Council to be made aware of potential dangerous dogs or incidents that occur whether it involves a stray dog or a family dog in your neighbourhood. We rely on you to tell us so we can act. Council rangers recently responded

to a dog attack incident at Mirrabooka. Contrary to suggestions, there have not been any reports of any dog-related complaint at that address since last May. It is important remember too that the dogs involved in an attack last May were destroyed by Council following court proceedings, and fi nes were issued to the dogs’ owner. You can report concerns over dogs to Council by phoning 4921 0333. Th is week I had the pleasure of celebrating International Women’s Day with members of the business community at our monthly business networking breakfast. I was delighted to hear two of our Australia Day award winners, who were recognised for the incredible work and important role they play in their communities, speak about their personal experiences and achievements. If you would like to celebrate International Women’s Day, come along to our fi lm night on Friday, March 8 at the Lake Macquarie Performing Arts Centre. Phone Council on 4921 0333.

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Council rails over line Lake Macquarie Councillors officially oppose Govt plan to cut rail line TRICIA MOROSIN

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ake Macquarie City Council will formally advise the State Government of their position against the removal of the Newcastle inner city rail line, after Councillors voted unanimously in favour of the move last week. Independent Councillor, Rosmairi Okeno, put forward the motion, which included Council writing to the Government to request that heavy rail not be removed unless it is immediately replaced with a sustainable option, such as light rail. Interestingly, not even the Liberal Councillors spoke in favour of the rail line’s removal, with Cr Jason Pauling stating: “rail connectivity and network generally is a very good thing”. He did, however, propose an amendment to soften the language and fellow Liberal, Ken Paxinos, agreed the group was “not qualified to be prescriptive” in terms of telling the State Government what to do with the rail interchange.

Independent Councillor, Laurie Coghlan, disagreed with the defeated amendment, stating that the letter needed “a little more grunt” in response to what was a decision that “hasn’t taken into account the wishes of people in other areas of the region”. Council also resolved to make a submission to the Senate Inquiry into the impacts on health of air quality in Australia, and Lake Macquarie MP, Greg Piper, used the submission to question the Minister for the Environment, Robyn Parker, in State Parliament on Wednesday. Ms Parker dismissed the need for an independent monitor, saying local power stations – Vales Point and Eraring – are already required to monitor emissions and that the air quality monitoring station at Wyong would cover Lake Macquarie. Mr Piper argued that the independent EPA monitors “are more comprehensive” and would either verify industry data or “go a long way towards putting the minds of residents of Lake Macquarie at ease”. @triciamorosin

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by Newcastle City Council Lord Mayor, Jeff McCloy

Call for calm at Council TRICIA MOROSIN

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ewcastle City Council has two elephants in the room weighing heavily at the moment. One is the operating deficit, estimated to run around $17 million this fi nancial year. The other is the high number of crumbling late 19th and early 20th century buildings. We have a backlog of maintenance work of around $90 million on buildings owned by Council that need repair and maintenance. So Council is currently considering a range of proposals to reduce spending and increase revenue. Last week, councillors were briefed on more than 130 options to consider as part of the development of the 2013/14 budget. While it is true that closure of some community facilities including Stockton or Beresfield pools were on the table, reports that they will defi nitely be closing are completely false. We were also provided with options to keep these facilities open including outsourcing their management, selling or gifting them to a local entity. It was also made clear that closing a pool should be the last option in the event of

negotiations for transferral to another organisation fail. It is up to us as your elected representatives to decide which proposals are preferred for the community, which should be modelled and which should be off the table. Th is is not a decision any of us take lightly and I would like to stress that Council will enter a detailed process before any fi nal decisions are reached. Senior management at Council has undertaken exhaustive work on potential changes that will ensure the long-term sustainability of Council. Th is week, councillors also attend a briefi ng by the Financial Advisory Panel set up late last year. The Panel harnesses the wealth of high level experience in the local business community. Panel members, NIB chief executive, Mark Fitzgibbon, Wests Group chief, Phil Gardner, Centennial Coal chairman, Bob Cameron and Callaghan Institute managing director, Jeff Eather, are some of the best business minds in the region. It is going to be a tough few months and we have a lot of information to consider before a fi nal budget is adopted at the end of June.

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session had “made its way into the public arena”. They were also keen to emphasise that the leaked details were options only and that they “may not see the light of day”. Robert Potter, local Organiser with the United Services Union, agreed they were “still getting positive dialogue with senior management and the Lord Mayor” and had also received a briefi ng on the proposed changes. The USU has “in principle agreement” that there will be no forced redundancies.

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ums wheeling tiny-tots in prams and mini-Dorothy the Dinosaurs took over Westfield Kotara last week as the new-look Wiggles made their Newcastle shopping centre debut. Hundreds of eager fans packed into the Kids Precinct at Westfield Kotara to hear the foursome perform old favourites like ‘Rock-a-Bye Your Bear’ and ‘Big Red Car’ as well as tracks from their new record, ‘Taking Off ’. Centre management said families began arriving at the centre from as early as 7am to secure a good spot for the 10:30am appearance. After the show, kids were given the opportunity to meet the group and take photographs.

Speaking to the Post ahead of their appearance, Yellow Wiggle Emma Watkins said she was most looking forward to meeting the young fans. “Lachy [Gillespie, Purple Wiggle] and I actually facilitated the meet and greets last year and the year before I was doing that as well, so that’s always a great way to start even just chatting to the children,� she explained. “We’re just really excited to meet the children on a one-to-one level, you know, being able to speak to them and taking photographs and actually just having a chat, that’s really the nicest.� The event was The Wiggles fi rst appearance since new Wiggles Lachlan Gillespie, Emma Watkins and Simon Pryce joined the group earlier this year after the departure of original Wiggles Jeff Fatt, Greg Page and Murray Cook last year. @thepostjourno

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she joked to the Post. Acting Manager, Nursing Services, Liz Filmer, said staff “go running” when they see Mrs McEwan with the raffle tickets. Although Mrs McEwan remains modest about her role at the hospital, Ms Filmer said Thursdays won’t be the same without her. “The work the Pink ladies do and the work that Melva did while she was here is absolutely invaluable to the hospital. “The hospital would fi nd it very difficult to function without them,” she said. Reluctant to slow down, even now she is dependent on a walking frame, Mrs McEwen said she will still attend regular meetings and the annual Pink Ladies luncheon. “I will always be a Pink Lady,” she said. @thepostjourno

he was one of Belmont Hospital’s original Pink Ladies, but now Melva McEwan is retiring from volunteer duties after more than 40 years of service. Since joining the hospital as a volunteer in 1967, Mrs McEwan has been assisting almost every Thursday and the activities she has been involved in have been many and varied. From washing patients’ clothes, caring for babies up for adoption and running the hospital shop, to more recently, photocopying, preparing arms bands for the emergency department and doing initial patient charts for hospital staff. However, one tradition that has endured over this length of time is the weekly raffle. “We have weekly fruit raffles and raffles for Christmas and Easter, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day,” Mrs McEwan explained. “But in all the years I’ve been selling tickets, I’ve never won!” Melva McEwan at Belmont Hospital where she has volunteered for 42 years

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area and improves its facilities. “We work closely with Blackbutt Reserve; a fantastic local resource, and hold a raffle to raise raising funds and awareness for The Blackbutt Reserve Support Group,” Ms O’Connor said. The Blackbutt Fair is on Sunday, March 10 from 2pm-7pm along Orchardtown Road. Entry is free. Find out more by emailing blackbuttadmin@ncc.nsw.gov.au.

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s more studies show consuming processed sugar is about as good for you as smoking, why is it you can’t get through a checkout without passing 200 different chocolate bars at kids eye level, waiters giving lollies to kids with the bill or even doctors giving a lollipop out with the antibiotic prescription? I found a blog by Yoni Freedhoff that says it well. “Somewhere along the line, we’ve normalized the constant provision of junk food to children,� Freedhoff said. “It seems no matter how small the ship or short the journey, sugar pretty much christens each and every voyage on which our children sail.� There’s simply no occasion too small to not warrant a junk food accompaniment these days. But for me, the strangest part of all is the outcry that occurs if and when I point it out. My experiences have taught me that junk food as part of children’s activities has become so normalised that my questioning this sugary status quo genuinely offends people’s sensitivities and sometimes even generates frank anger.

Despite incredible medical advances over the course of the past 60 years, I would argue that the world is a less healthy place than it once was. Cooking has become a lost art, unstructured active play is on the endangered species list, and lollies, which certainly has always understandably enjoyed a coveted place in children’s hearts, has somehow become an everyday food. For us, anyhow, it never seems to end. Saturday skating lessons often include lollipops, kids’ grab bags from community races regularly contain chocolates, loot bags from friends parties might as well be renamed candy bags, libraries host events with names like “Donuts and Dads,� bending a blade of grass with soccer shoes leads to sugarsweetened sport drinks on the field and often ice cream or ‘snakes’ when the fi nal whistle blows. And don’t even get me started on juice. No doubt too, each and every time I speak up, there’s someone out there telling me I shouldn’t be so frustrated, as it’s just “one� lollipop, it’s just “one� ice cream, it’s just “one� chocolate bar. If only it were “just one�.

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eople have been asking me what is this season’s musthave item? For my mind, it’s got to be the blazer. Perfect for jazzing up a casual outfit on a night out, making your work wear a little more office appropriate and dressing down an evening dress – is there anything that the right blazer can’t do? As we move into the new season and the weather begins to cool down, you will fi nd yourself searching for something nice to add to an outfit that will protect you from the chilly night air or those brisk mornings. The blazer is the perfect addition to a wardrobe to give you this protection, whilst adding to your look at the same time. Th is season, the black blazer is practically non-existent and has been replaced with a rainbow of colours and styles you can mix and match with your existing wardrobe. Th is season’s most popular colour trends are deep, warm colours; think dark reds, dark blues and deep, warm purples. A blazer in a colour like this can brighten up any outfit whilst giving

it a sophisticated and controlled look. When dressing up a casual outfit, opt for a loose-fitting blazer. Th is type of blazer looks fantastic with a pair of jeans and a t-shirt, especially when it falls to hip level. I have a great salmon-coloured blazer from last season that is loose fitting, hip length but with ž length sleeves which is great when there is still a hint of warmth in the air. Turn your patterned knee-length, high-waisted skirt and sheer shirt combo into the perfect office appropriate outfit with a cropped blazer. Choose to wear a blazer that is the same colour as some of the patterns on the skirt – if the skirt is black with a red and white floral pattern, either a black, red or white blazer will look great. When dressing down an evening dress, let’s say it is something in a sheer, shiny or sequined fabric, wearing a fitted blazer in a matte fabric will tone down the look. You won’t look like you are dressed casually, but the blazer affords just the level of dressed down elegance without making you look formally dressed.

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he weekend’s festivities marked the 35th anniversary of the fi rst Sydney Mardi Gras parade. For most of Gen Y, whether you want to date a guy or girl makes little difference, so it can be difficult to imagine life for others before decriminalisation and wide-spread acceptance of their relationships came into place. The precursor to the fi rst Mardi Gras is considered to have been the 1969 Stonewall riots in the US. During a regular police raid of a well known gay bar, the LGBTIQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Queer) patrons decided their consensual relationships should not be criminal, and resisted arrest. Criminalisation of homosexuality continued and it was not until 1978 that a group of Australians organised a march to raise public attention of their cause. Despite having received permission for the march down Oxford Street, police harassed the marchers and ordered the 1,500 strong crowd to disperse. As the crowd attempted to continue marching, the police blocked the road

and violently arrested protesters. Whilst the brutality of that fi rst Mardi Gras was disturbingly harsh, huge wins were achieved by the community. Less than a year later, same sex relationships were decriminalised in NSW and over 3,000 people joined in the second Mardi Gras march. Mardi Gras saw continual growth, providing significant leverage to government to change the law. Over time, many of these original goals were achieved, with Tasmania fi nally repealing its sodomy laws in 1997. Since then, the Sydney Mardi Gras has grown to a parade of over 10,000 people and Sydney City Council estimates the event provides a $30 million boost to the local economy through local and international tourism. Th is year, the focus of Mardi Gras was marriage equality, and the need to recognise the legal and social rights of same sex couples. To me, Mardi Gras illustrates the powerful effect that a relatively small protest can have on society, as coming generations will be able to live peacefully with the person they love.

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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chool funding is back in the headlines with the State and Federal Governments arguing about how to implement the Gonski report. But what on earth is Gonski? The Gonski Report is a government review into Australia’s school funding, led by businessman David Gonski and released in February 2012. There are a number of recommendations made in the report as to how to improve Australia’s education system, the basic being: • Schools need an additional $5 billion in funding a year. • Funding should be based more on needs to balance lack of equity in different areas. • It should be overseen by a national resource body so that there is a ‘fair go’ for all Australians. • State and Federal authorities working together should govern spending and there should also be accountability. No-one is questioning that the current situation is not working, as too many children are failing and there

are real gaps in equity. Also, no-one disagrees that education is important and more needs to be invested, but none of the political parties seem to be doing anything about it. Research from Australia, New Zealand, America and the UK agrees that it is teachers that make one of the most significant differences to student achievement. If we are going to spend money, it should be spent on teachers being given the tools to further develop their skills using frameworks such as ‘Quality Teaching’ (which was developed here in Newcastle for all of NSW). Our teachers train for 4-6 years and undertake continual development. Just as we trust our surgeons to do their jobs, we should recognise our teachers are experts and support them by giving them the additional time and training. Gonski gave a health report on our education system and suggested the medicine for a cure. For our children’s sake, we should maybe think about taking it.

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bout one in 100 Australians has a permanent intolerance to gluten; and these people are said to have coeliac (pronounced see-lee-ak) disease. Symptoms can include bloating, diarrhoea, nausea, wind and chronic fatigue. Sometimes the symptoms are very vague and may be confused with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or sometimes the symptoms may be put down to stress or just getting older. Stomach pain and constipation can also occur. Children with coeliac disease fail to thrive; adults are more susceptible to mouth ulcers and osteoporosis. As well, unexplained weight loss, hair loss, skin problems, even infertility and recurrent miscarriages can result from coeliac disease. National Coeliac Awareness Week (March 13-20) highlights the need for us to consider coeliac disease when “stomach problems” persist. Early diagnosis of coeliac

disease is important because despite the markedly varying symptoms and sometimes their extreme severity, treatment of coeliac disease is usually straightforward and successful. It very simply involves strict adherence to a gluten-free diet. For more information, consult your local Coeliac Society. They have dietary advice, recipes, and information on where to buy gluten-free food, and above all the support needed to achieve effective control over the condition. You can also get advice about intestinal and bowel problems from pharmacists providing the Pharmaceutical Society’s Self Care health information. Call 1300 369 772 or log on to the Pharmaceutical Society website at www.psa.org.au and click on ‘Self Care’ then ‘Use the Self Care Pharmacy Finder’ for the nearest location. There are fact cards on heartburn and indigestion, vomiting and diarrhoea, constipation and Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

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rom around 2 years of age our son became interested in money. He would fi nd change on the table and immediately claim it and put it in his piggy bank. (Th is still happens, although now he asks.) He wanted to walk around with our wallet and pay for things himself. I remember a time, over a year ago now, walking around the shops. He wanted to buy something, to which I replied, “I don’t have any money.” He came back with, “Get your card out, mum”. Th is comment stopped me in my tracks. He wasn’t wrong in saying this. I rarely have cash on me these days and completely rely on my cards to transact. It’s tricky explaining the concept to children. It’s hard for them to understand that I work full time and earn money and this goes to the bank which is then connected to my card...I don’t blame him for thinking money comes out of thin air when it is so readily available. I did my best and it must have worked because a few months later we were on holidays and he wanted to stay longer. We sat down to talk about it and he concluded that his father and I have to go home to work so we can save money for our next holiday. At that stage he had already decided that our next holiday would be to London to visit his aunties.

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So my mission was to start teaching my son the value of money. I gave him $5 and instructed him to choose what he wanted to buy with his money very carefully. As we were walking around the shops, he assessed everything and asked me how much it all was. Here I was thinking he would jump at the fi rst $5 toy or trinket he liked. Well, didn’t he show me. Then, out of the blue, after countless shops, he decided he wanted to buy himself a wallet. A wallet? My fi rst thought was, where on earth do we fi nd a wallet for $5! We ended up fi nding a stall at the markets and he chose one carefully, paid for it with a HUGE smile on his face and then turned to me and said, “Mum I need money to put in my wallet”. All I could do was laugh! I was reading online about this topic and discovered there are some computer games out there on the topic of valuing money. One was developed by the Commonwealth Bank and it instantly took me back to opening up my fi rst Dollarmite account – that was an exciting day for me as a child and I loved getting my book stamped as I deposited money. Funnily, my son doesn’t ask for cards to fi ll his wallet, he only wants money, whether it be from his parents or grandparents. Our next lesson – working for money!

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traditional ways of doing business will struggle to survive into the future unless they can convince consumers of the added benefits of engaging with the traditional bricks and mortar retailer. Small business is all about solving a consumer problem in the most cost-effective, timely and engaging manner. The challenge for retailers is to embrace online opportunities whilst at the same time giving their customers high quality, personalised service and a shopping experience that will make customers raving fans. Highly successful fashion retailer, Abercrombie & Fitch, who have retail outlets around the world as well as online sales, regularly have queues of people to get into their stores. The reason is not just their products, but also the service and experience you get once you walk in the door. Their secret? Knowing how to engage with shoppers. A Small Business Retail Development Program is now offered by The Business Centre. For more information, see ‘Mentoring and Business Growth Groups’, www.businesscentre.com.au.

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here has been a bit of fuss in the media of late with some suggestions that the Government is taking your bank account if you don’t use it. The reality is that the Government has changed legislation so that if a bank account is inactive for more than three years, it will be claimed by the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC). It used to be that accounts had to lay dormant for seven years before that happened. The change takes place from May 31. Most of us, certainly in business, don’t have accounts sitting idle. But, accounts are sometimes forgotten and addresses aren’t updated. Surprisingly, Australians already have $677 million in unclaimed shares, life insurance and from accounts originally with banks, building societies and credit unions sitting with ASIC. Novocastrians own $5.7 million of this money. There is also $17 billion worth of Super funds unclaimed and State Governments also hold money from

deceased estates and salaries and wages, too. It is important to note that if the money is yours, it is not lost to you. When it is sitting with ASIC it can be easier to claim. From July 1, 2013, funds sitting with ASIC will earn interest based on the inflation rate (Consumer Price Index). Th is interest is also tax exempt. Th is is better than the funds being eaten away by bank fees. You or your employees can search for free to see if you have unclaimed or dormant accounts or super via ASIC’s Money Smart website (www. moneysmart.gov.au). If there is a match to your name you then have to take the details ASIC provides and contact the fi nancial institution or Super fund that held the funds initially. If you do have business or personal accounts that have been sitting idle for more than three years then it is worth contacting your fi nancial institution to check if you need to do anything.

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s someone who is mere weeks away from tying the knot, I had my doubts about whether I should see this movie. A no-holds barred look at a disastrous first year of marriage through the eyes of two young newlyweds? It couldn’t possibly relate to me. Thankfully, it doesn’t. Nat (Rose Byrne) and Josh (Rafe Spall) have to be one of the most awkward and ill-suited couples in the history of rom coms. Enter spunky potential client of Nat’s, Guy, (Simon Baker) and re-enter Josh’s tree-hugging ex-girlfriend Chloe (Anna Faris) and it doesn’t take long for the cracks to start to appear. Despite a cast including Aussies Baker and Byrne and a turn by Minnie Driver, it’s gross-out queen comedienne Faris (Scary Movie) who steals the show in a very restrained and likeable performance. There’s a few laugh out loud moments to keep the film ticking but, on the whole, this movie disappoints, and I expected more from the producers of rom com classics ‘Notting Hill’ and ‘Love Actually’.

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his overwrought, painstakingly intricate and po-faced-serious album from supergroup of the moment, Atoms For Peace, is pretty much exactly what you’d expect when Radiohead frontman, Thom Yorke, and uber-producer and longtime Radiohead collaborator, Nigel Godrich, get together. However, when you add the rhythm section Red Hot Chili Peppers bass slapper extraordinaire, Flea, and drummer, Joey Waronker (REM, Beck, Elliot Smith) something quite interesting happens. The rhythmic fluidity provided by Flea and Waronker provides a solid anchor for Yorke and Godrich to throw their art-rock histrionics all over the place. Standouts include the synthheavy ‘Dropped’ and the epic ‘Stuck Together Pieces’. On paper, Atoms For Peace is a collaboration that shouldn’t work but, such is the wonder, mystery and majesty of rock (sorry Spinal Tap) that it does.

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hile he may’ve acted in a few turkeys throughout his career (‘Bounce’, ‘Gigli’, ‘Daredevil’ et al) when it comes to directing, Ben Affleck has proven that he definitely has a solid vision – first of all with the tense mystery thriller, ‘Gone Baby Gone’, then the taut heist flick, ‘The Town’, and now with the Academy Award winning, ‘Argo’. ‘Argo’ tells an incredible true story. In 1979, the American embassy in Iran was invaded by Iranian revolutionaries and several Americans were taken hostage. However,

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hile the Netherlands may not be known to be a seething hot-bed of rock and roll, one trio is definitely redressing that balance, taking their fuzzed-out, Hammondsoaked psych blues to the world. And they have Australia next in their sights. The trio in question, DeWolff, took their name from Harvey Keitel’s Mr Wolf character in ‘Pulp Fiction’ and, like their namesake, this is a band that likes to solve problems – although for DeWolff, it’s much less about disposing of dead bodies, but rather how to most effectively blow people away with a live show that prompted music bible ‘Rolling Stone’ to declare that DeWolff are Europe’s “must see live band” – a nice piece of hyperbole that Newcastle audiences will get to experience when the band plays at Newcastle Leagues Club later this month. Frontman Pablo van de Poel told TE that he couldn’t believe the band (that includes his brother Luka on drums and Robin Piso on Hammond) would be winging their way to Australia. “Hell yeah, we’re looking forward to it,” van de Poel said. “There seems to be a bit of interest in the band in Australia which is just amazing – I never thought in a million years that I’d be bringing my music to such a faraway place. We can’t wait.” The band are currently riding pretty high on the crest of a super impressive wave with their latest and fourth album, ‘DeWolff IV’, kicking several goals

around Europe with the record hitting the number one spot in the Netherlands and the top 10 in Italy. While the band laid down some pretty heavy Zeppelin-inspired blues rock on their last three albums – ‘Strange Fruits and Undiscovered Plants’, ‘Orchards/Lupine’ and ‘Letter God – A Few Words on Psychedelics’, van de Poel said the band had really stepped up the psychedelic space-rock miasma on ‘DeWolff IV’ with the 20minute swirling opus, ‘A Mind Slip’. “That song really was a natural progression for us,” he said. “We’ve always dealt in psych songs but for this we’ve taken it up to the next three levels. It’s actually seven songs in one song cycle and it took us a very long time to complete – we did all of the string arrangements ourselves and I’d say it took around a year-and-a-half to complete – we’re all really proud of it. “That said, on side one there are a few spacey things on there and, of course, some jolly good rock and roll songs.” So, when Rolling Stone is telling the world that DeWolff more than has the chops to cut it live, you could be rest assured that this is one band that couldn’t be accused of loitering onstage. “Man, that quote was great,” he said. “But we’re not intimidated by it at all, we give everything we can when we’re onstage – anything we can to give people one hell of a killer rock and roll show.” Catch DeWolff when they play at the Newcastle Leagues Club on Wednesday, March 27 alongside Newcastle’s own sonic gymnast, Fox Control.

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hey’re the darlings of the Scottish indie rock scene and one of Dwight Schrute from the Office’s (Rainn Wilson) favourite bands. Now, Frightened Rabbit are returning to Australia for the first time in three years on a tour that will place them on the Groovin The Moo stage in Maitland – which is great news for those of you lucky enough to get a ticket. Frontman Scott Hutchinson told TE that the band was excited at the prospect of returning to the Antipodes. “It’s absolutely brilliant that we’re getting back to Australia – we’re all really excited,” he said in a thick Scottish brogue. “It’s been about three years since we were down there and there were Australian fans who were wondering if we were ever going to come down again, but I’m happy to say that yes, we really are and we can’t wait.” Listening to Frightened Rabbit’s latest album, ‘Pedestrian Verse’, it’s no wonder that punters everywhere are bleating for the band to grace their local stages. The album represents a shift in direction for the five-piece with more of a reliance on full-band collaboration and more introspective lyrical content – two things that make for a much more polished and realised sound and shows that this is one indie rock band that

while on the surface seem unassuming, have buckets of ambition. Hutchinson said that bringing all of the band in on the music this time around took much of the weight off his shoulders at a time when he was struggling with the task of coming up with an albums’ worth of material. “It was a very conscious decision, right from the outset, to bring everyone in to write for ‘Pedestrian Verse’,” he said. “I guess that it was kind of a natural progression for us and I had also got to a point where I had basically hit a brick wall – I wouldn’t say I had writer’s

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block or anything like that, I’d say it was more like being bored and I thought getting the band in on the writing would be a great way of keeping it fresh and everyone was super keen to be involved and the end result is something we’re all really proud of.” The band enlisted the help of UK muso/producer Leo Abrahams (Brian Eno, Paul Simon, Paulo Nutini) and Hutchinson said he helped take the band’s sound to the next level. “Everything that Leo did on the album was really quite subtle – he’s a really gifted guitar player and the like but he said he really didn’t want to imprint his own personality on the record in any way and I guess that’s the mark of a good producer – someone that can come in and do what they do, well, without anyone knowing they were there,” he said. “I guess what he did was take the intrinsic Frightened Rabbit personality and put it through the Leo Abrahams filter – he really made us feel as though it was our album to make.” Given that Frightened Rabbit had

come to the attention of the world via indie label Fat Cat, quite a lot of time and energy had been devoted on the interwebs and in the media to the band’s move from the small label to the major big leagues of Atlantic Records, but while Hutchinson said he can understand why people would want to discuss the shift, he couldn’t really understand what all the fuss was about. “I can understand why it’s a talking point, I guess, but I don’t really know,” he said. “We have a hell of a lot of ambition as a band and it just got to the point where our old label just didn’t share our ambition. At the end of the day we want as many people to hear Frightened Rabbit as possible so we thought going to a major was the best way of doing that.” Catch Frightened Rabbit when they play at the Groovin The Moo Festival at Maitland Showground on Saturday, April 27. If you were unlucky enough to miss out on a ticket, you can catch them at the Oxford Art Factory, Sydney on Thursday, May 9.

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“It’s been great – we’ve been having a lot of fun,” he said. “It got to the point where Andrew had to leave Canada as his two-year visa had expired so we thought it would be a great idea to organise an Australian tour on the back of that. “We’ve had the chance to see a fair bit of the country – we’ve been from around the Central Coast down to Melbourne a couple of times and things really seem to be picking up – more and more people seem to be coming to the shows, which is great – it seems to be a lot quicker for things to pick up out here than back home, which is nice.” As evidenced on their debut, selftitled long player, since their inception,

The River and the Road have developed a sound that pushes the boundaries of what you know to be folk music, yet their obvious love and passion for the genre can be heard throughout, especially in the songwriting that is firmly planted in the storyteller tradition that the likes of Midlake and Gillian Welch have helped popularise in recent years, as well as some powerful harmonies. Banjo player, Keenan Lawlor, draws influence from North Vancouver Island, where he was born and raised. Guitarist Andrew Phelan writes from his experiences traveling, as well as from growing up in the Blue Mountains. The band is known for energetic live performances, enhanced by the addition of the rhythm section of bassist, John Hayes, and drummer, George, in early 2012.

After spending some more time kicking around Australia, George said the band plans to return to their homeland and head back into the studio with a new release planned for later in the year. “After Australia we plan to head back to Vancouver for a bit of a homecoming show and to remind people that we’re still around and then we’ll do some of the Canadian festivals and such before heading back to the studio for a new album. “We’ve been writing quite a bit on tour and we’ve got enough songs locked in – and we’ll be playing a few of those new ones at the Lass – so it will be exciting to start work on something new.” Catch The River and The Road when they play at the Lass O’Gowrie Hotel on Saturday, March 9 alongside the Dennis Boys and the Phoebe Daicos Band.

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have paid tribute as guests on recent, theme-oriented projects such as ‘The Heroines’ and ‘Uncovered’. But with ‘The Shine’, White’s latest long player, this long road circles and comes back toward where it began. Before exploding onto the Top 10 with ‘Polk Salad Annie’ in 1969, before beginning his ongoing commitment to perform regularly for fans around the globe, White built his vision on a bedrock of blues, backwoods country, and sounds too much his own to categorise. This foundation is simple yet seductive and strong; within its fabric of raw guitar, hypnotic rhythm and spellbinding lyrical imagery, White’s soul pulls from its roots and reasserts itself with deep conviction. Catch Tony Joe White when he plays at Lizotte’s Lambton on Saturday, March 16, with support from Mojo Juju.

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ith their catchy, retroinspired tunes, Smash Mouth dominated the airwaves in the 90s yet unlike many of their contemporaries, the Californian band was never just another one-hit-wonder. Almost two decades after their first record, they’re still thrilling audiences with their unique brand of partied-up pop. Last September, after a six-year break from the recording studio, the band released their sixth album, ‘Magic’, which combined funky rhythms with irreverent lyrics and was praised by critics as being a return to form. The San Jose popsters are also coming back to the stage for a tour that will bring their fun, party-ready music to audiences across the United States and Australia. Despite Smash Mouth’s commercial success and solid fan base Down Under, the tour will mark the first time the band has performed here. Speaking from California, lead singer Steve Harwell said that he was excited to be visiting our shores. “Well, because Australia was a place I always wanted to go to for the past 15 years and we’ve had a couple of tours get cancelled and finally, finally we could go there and come down there for you guys – I’m really excited and it’s going to be a great, great, great time,” he said.

It seems that the years of waiting will be worth it for Aussie fans, who will be treated to a show which promises to capture the infectious, carefree spirit that Smash Mouth are famous for. The band aims to create a party vibe, playing a mixture of their classic hits and new songs from ‘Magic’. “It’s gonna be a big party, that’s what it’s gonna be and we’re gonna have a blast,” Harwell said. “I mean, when Smash Mouth come to play, we’ve always been considered like the sun and fun West Coast party band so hopefully I can bring it down there to you guys and just have a good time.” This happy-go-lucky, laid back attitude has been the band’s defining characteristic since they exploded onto the music scene in the mid-90s. Formed in 1994 by Harwell, the band played gigs around San Jose until their debut album, the ska-pop ‘Fush Yu Mang’, began receiving attention. The album’s lead single ‘Walking On the Sun’ was a major hit for the band, with its wryly clever lyrics and up-tempo melody helping it skyrocket to number one. A sleeker, poppier sound followed with the release of sophomore album ‘Astro Lounge’, which included the band’s second hit, ‘All Star’. A string of spirited, covers (including The Monkees ‘I’m A Believer’, ‘Why Can’t We Be Friends?’ by War, the Sherman Brothers’ ‘I Wanna Be Like You’ and ‘Can’t Get Enough of You, Baby’) has also solidified the band’s

popularity. These fun, radio-friendly tunes sold millions of records and are still being used in soundtracks and ads today. While many 90s pop bands were one-dimensional, Smash Mouth has always created a fresh, unique sound which draws on a diverse range of influences including ska, psychedelic pop, new wave and punk. Harwell counts ‘the King’, Elvis Presley, as his biggest musical idol but is also inspired by Van Halen, Depeche Mode, Duran Duran and the Cure. “I was all over the map when I was younger,” he said. “I’ve drawn from every one of those genres and it’s been really helpful and special,” he said. Although the band struggled with a changing line-up over the past few years, Harwell has never lost faith in Smash Mouth. He said that getting back into the recording studio with his current bandmates, Paul De Lisle, Michael Klooster, Randy Cooke and Mike Krompass, was easy. “I know who I am, I know what I’m creating and I know what this band’s about and I’m not worried about it – you’ve gotta be confident in yourself, once you’re confident in yourself nothing’s gonna hold you back,” he said. “It’s been so gratifying and so special

to know that we’ve created something that’s going to be here forever, that’s all I can wish for, it really is”. Catch Smash Mouth at the Cambridge Hotel on Sunday, March 10.

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ewcastle production company, Stooged Theatre (‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’, ‘The Footage’, ‘Rabbit’), is set to kick off a new season at the Civic Playhouse in March with the Newcastle premiere of the contemporary classic, ‘Love Song’, by American playwright John Kolvenbach. Formed in 2003, Stooged Theatre has gone from strength to strength, culminating in an astonishing 22 City of Newcastle Drama Award (CONDA) nominations last year, including backto-back Best Professional Production awards for ‘Rabbit’ (2011) and ‘The Pillowman’ (2012). Directed by CONDA-nominated director John Wood, ‘Love Song’ revolves around central character Beane (played by Theo Rule), a misunderstood oddball who falls in love with the burglar

of his apartment, much to the dismay of his sister Joan (played by Novocastrian singer-songwriter, Amy Vee). “‘Love Song’ is a romantic comedy about two different relationships,” Wood explained. “One is a rather mundane marriage that has lost its spark, and the other is about the character Beane falling in love with a burglar. Joan [Beane’s sister] has a new lease of life due to Beane’s happiness and the two different relationships form the basis of the story.” Although a quirky romantic comedy at heart, Wood said ‘Love Song’ explored much deeper themes. ‘Love Song’ has a limited run of five performances at the Civic Theatre playhouse, from March 6-9. All tickets are $25 and are available through ticketek.

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proclaiming that Bhoy had finally made it to the dizzying heights of Newcastle (after cutting his teeth in the less-thandesirable areas of Kurri and Windale), as well as a slight dig at the excitement factor at the Newcastle show, it was down to some spleen venting, and no-one was ssafe. Bhoy was merciless in his assessment of various companies – taking the likes of Clinique (obv (obviously an American inv invention as how many P Parisian women would w want to ask for hospital cream) and Oil Of Olay to task for their anti ageing and anti gravity claims. To uproarious applause, he ripped into Telstra and Indian ca centres although call h did stop short of he reading aloud his ‘Dear Islamic World’ letter saying, ‘I’m not that much of an idiot’.

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The band features such Newcastle music luminaries as Pucko on guitar and vocals, Anthony Dean on drums, Kim Pink on sax, Stu St Hill on trumpet, Andrew Wallace on trombone and Tony Collins on bass. Catch The Pornskas at the Lass O’Gowrie on Friday, March 8 alongside Bye Bye Birdy and Tom Kellaway.

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The cleverest moment of the show was when Bhoy went into serious mode about whirlwind love affair in New York. The relationship and the circumstances behind its demise provided fodder for another letter – not to the love interest but to an airline who were inflexible about changing flights. A brilliant set up and knock down. Bhoy neatly wrapped up the show with an insightful letter to his 13-yearold self that also interwove references from the other rants to end things rather nicely. An engaging and hilarious set.

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• Ideal weekender or investment • Modern kitchen, polished floors • Single garage

Saturday 12-12.30pm Agent Andrew McGrath 0428 406 442

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• Single level clad and iron home • Modern kitchen • Formal living & dining • Level 626m2 block

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Price $398,000 R H Blacksmiths Caves Beach 4971 5071 Seaside land - what a spot!

Price $245,000 3 1 2 R H Blacksmiths Blackalls Park 4971 5071 Invest prosper

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• Vacant land • 350 m2 • Excellent ocean views • Beach at end of st

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• Located at the end of • 3 good size bedrooms a • Double garage cul-de-sac and fenced yard • Brick, hardiplank • Walk to shops, and tile duplex schools and lake • Good size living area

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For Sale: $519,950

two living areas, a rumpus room and gas heating. The property has a fully-fenced yard, a double garage with remote access and an outdoor entertainment area. For more information, phone Bill Shepherd Real Estate on 4958 4988 Inspect: By appointment.

he growing trend of Australians working from home is contributing to an increasing demand for properties with home offices. Home owners need to think through the process before committing to a fully fitted-out home office. Traditionally, house hunter lists used to include the “must haves� of offstreet parking, ensuite bathrooms and mature gardens. But the home office is making its way on to this list, as the incredible changes in technology encourage more people seek to work from home, especially those living in regional areas. As more Australian fi rms are also coming to value the flexibility and expanding talent pool of online workers, the home office continues to rise in popularity. Home office workers need to consider what facilities they require for their home office, which will depend on whether they operate their business from home, or actually work at home. Some people, such as builders, will perform their work at a client’s, while others, such as freelance writers, will conduct it in their home office. Either way, the office still has a function to perform and there is a variety of tips and methods to keep in mind: - Choose comfortable, functional

and appealing office furniture - Streamline cords by using surge protectors and power strips and use zip ties for loose wires - Invest in wireless Internet services for a neater, cleaner look and feel as well as a more flexible layout - Let in as much natural light as possible to stay alert, provide good visibility and create a welcoming atmosphere - Select a quiet, dedicated location, away from activity - Set noise limits and establish rules with other household members - Add personal touches to create a more inviting space - Introduce personalised items and pieces to maintain high levels of engagement and interest. The most important tip of all is to remember that in your home office, you are the boss of your own space as well as your business. The more comfortable and inviting you make this space, the more inclined you are to want to spend time there and ultimately, become more productive. In smaller homes with only two or three bedrooms, the bedroom may prove more valuable than an office. It may be a better option to retain the room as a bedroom, but create a virtual home office with removable furniture to leave your options open.

Troy Duncan is Principal of First National Real Estate, Lake Macquarie

ARGENTON $279,950

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CORNER POST with Josh Mitchell from the Newcastle Jets

“We just have to bounce back against Perth� You didn’t travel with the squad to Melbourne on the weekend? What was the reason behind this? I just wasn’t selected and of course that was disappointing but that’s the way it goes sometimes. A great result for the boys to break the hoodoo in Wellington but a defi nite morale crusher on Sunday night. The amount of players out for rest and injury couldn’t have helped matters? When you change a team it’s always difficult, but there were a number of reasons we had to. We’re not going to focus too much on the negatives and we just have to bounce back against Perth this week. Given the squad that took the field on Sunday was quite young, do you see such a heavy defeat as having a negative impact on the younger players, or a prime learning opportunity? I would say more of a learning opportunity. Any loss is difficult, whether that’s one nil or five nil – it’s

still the same amount of points. But our young guys are very resilient and they’ll bounce back quickly. You’ll have a chance to exorcise the 5-0 demon against Perth at home on Friday night. What will be the major lessons the squad will take out of the Melbourne game? Probably to stay focused and not look too far ahead. We need to worry about Perth and what they bring – which is a lot of experience – so they could punish us if we’re not concentrating. We need to be up for this game. With three games left in the regular season, what does the future hold for Josh Mitchell and how do you see the team going about retaining a spot in the top six? It’s going to be tight and I think it could go down possibly to that last game at home. So there will be a lot to play for. For me, I’m hoping to get back in the team sooner rather than later, but I’ll just have to wait and see.

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Jets striker Ryan Griffiths will head to Beijing Baxi FC

Family call: Star striker signs with Chinese club

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ets striker, Ryan Griffiths, has cited his young family as the reason for accepting an offer to play for Beijing Baxi FC in China. In a surprise announcement last week, Jets management confi rmed Griffiths would be leaving the club immediately after requesting a release from his contract. “Th is was a hard decision because I love this club and town but I needed to consider my young family and do what is best for them, and right now that is going to play in China,� Griffiths said. “I will always appreciate the management of the Jets for supporting me at this point in my career.�

Jets CEO, Robbie Middleby, said it was disappointing to lose Griffiths. “Any transfer decision is case-bycase, and as Ryan has been weighing up a move to China for some time, we understand his decision,� Middleby said. “Ryan has been a great player for the club and we wish him well at Beijing Baxi.� Jets coach, Gary van Egmond, said he understood the striker’s decision, saying that while his preference was for him to stay, “going over to China now secures his family fi nancially,� van Egmond said. Griffiths departs the Jets after playing 55 games for the club.

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espite going into the match with a confidence-boosting 2-1 win over Wellington Phoenix last Wednesday night, the Newcastle Jets suffered a 5-0 drubbing at the hands of Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park on Sunday. The Victory wasted no time in making their intentions felt, scoring their fi rst goal inside the fi rst seven minutes. Socceroo, Archie Thompson, won the ball in his own half before sending striker, Marco Rojas, into space, calmly slotting the ball past a hapless Mark Birighitti and into the bottom corner. Melbourne doubled their advantage just eight minutes later after some loose Jets marking at a corner gave defender, Adrian Leijer, the space to slot a powerful header into the back of the net. The Jets did have their chances in the fi rst half , but despite their best efforts to claw back, Newcastle’s hole got deeper in the 30th minute when defender, Taylor Regan, brought down Archie Thompson in the box. The resulting penalty was converted easily by Mark Milligan. The Jets continued their attack in the second half, however any hope of a comeback was dashed in the 56th minute when Taylor Regan brought down Adrian Leijer in the

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