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CHOPPER FUNDING There was an unusual level of agreement at Newcastle Council last week, when Councillors voted unanimously to call on the State Government to fund a doctor and a paramedic for the Hunter Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service (WRHS).

Labor Councillor, Tim Crakanthorp, called for bipartisan support of the motion and said it was “no one government’s fault� that the service hasn’t been appropriately staffed.

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Joseph Zappala with friends Thomas Alchin and Dylan Muscat show off their new styles as part of the World’s Greatest Shave

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hursday morning’s assembly at St Francis Xavier’s Primary School at Belmont wasn’t the usual affair.

Sporting and academic announcements were replaced with combs and clippers as after several months of work cultivating a shaggy mop top, Year 6 student Joseph Zappala sat down to have his head

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Although he claimed he just needed a haircut, the 11-year-old has managed to raise about $1,000 for the Leukaemia Foundation – far surpassing his original target of $250. “I wanted a hair cut because I thought, ‘Oh, my hair is growing long,’ and I saw an ad on the TV for World’s Greatest Shave and thought, ‘Oh cool, why don’t I do that?’� Joseph explained. “It’s nice to do something to help people with blood cancer.�

Joseph’s mother, Julie, said at fi rst she thought her son was joking after seeing the advertisement on television but when he started growing his hair, she knew he was serious. “It’s not like we were ever going to say no when it’s such a good cause,� Mrs Zappala said. “And he decided to do it all on his own, we didn’t have to talk him into it in any way.�

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ope Francis has been surprising everyone in his fi rst weeks in the top job.

Here at home, the Bishop of Maitland-Newcastle, Bill Wright, said he was surprised that this Pope was chosen.

We also saw much surprise in response to the new Pontiff eschewing his Popemobile to take the bus instead.

That same week, people were surprised to see him settling his accommodation bill in person.

Some may view these actions as a bit of positive PR for the Church, something it needs.

But let’s not be surprised by a @newcastlepost Newcastle Post

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bus trip or a bill payment.

Let’s instead raise our expectations a little higher and reserve our surprise for action on more morally complex matters, including how this Pope will respond to the investigations underway around the world into child sexual abuse by clergy.

He has already said he will not tolerate the abuse of children, but as abuse victim support groups have called for, he needs to begin a new era of openness and transparency in the Church, starting with releasing fi les on these matters held by the Vatican.

I look forward to being surprised by that.

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Protestors rally against fourth coal terminal, citing public health concerns

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Scenes from Saturday’s rally in Newcastle against the proposed fourth coal terminal and puppet, King Coal, left

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hanting ‘‘one, two, three, four, no to T4’’, more than 1,000 people from across the Hunter marched through Newcastle’s CBD on Saturday, protesting against the proposed fourth coal terminal.

Donning a giant ‘King Coal’ puppet, the crowd moved from Customs House to Civic Park, where they heard from speakers about the potential health and environmental impacts of T4.

Associate Professor Nick Higginbotham, a member of the Coal Terminal Action Group (CTAG), said T4 was “a significant threat to public health�, particularly for those living alongside the coal industry.

Sixty-three-year-old Islington resident, Alison Orr, said she was already feeling the health impacts of coal and that T4 would only “exacerbate the existing problems�. “We do a lot of travelling and every time we travel we fi nd that our health is fi ne,�

Ms Orr said. “As soon as we come back we get bouts

of different viruses, chest complaints and I can’t think of any other reason apart from the proximity to the coal loaders‌ “And at our age, we’re quite concerned about our health, the health of our children [and] our grandchildren – we’d like a clean environment.â€?

Member for Newcastle, Tim Owen, said that in recognition of community concern, Planning Minister, Brad Hazzard, has “asked the independent Planning Assessment Commission (PAC) to undertake a review of the proposal, including consideration of biodiversity, air quality, including greenhouse gas

emissions, along with traffic and noise impacts.�

He stressed there would be further opportunity for community input and that the PAC would conduct public hearings as part of their review process.

A spokesperson from Port Waratah Coal Services (PWCS) also emphasised the thorough review process and said PWCS was “widely recognised for outstanding dust management practices, and has committed to lifting dust management techniques to another level with the arrival of T4�. @triciamorosin

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This sitting of Parliament is crucial for the PM’s leadership

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ould last week be the week Labor fi nally got the clear air it needed to escape its selfsuffocating death spiral?

On Tuesday, the party got the Newspoll bounce it needed.

Its primary vote rose three points to 34 per cent and Julia Gillard reclaimed her position ahead of Tony Abbott in the preferred Prime Minister stakes.

It wasn’t entirely unexpected.

Sure, the PM copped a lot of criticism (including from me) for her ‘Western Sydney blitz’.

But after promising billions of dollars for aged care, jobs and the WestConnex project, if Labor didn’t get an opinion poll bounce something would be seriously wrong.

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She came out all guns blazing on the fi rst sitting day, determined not to be bogged down by the dissenters, internal politics and naval gazing.

Julia Gillard set a policy agenda, instead of being dictated by a political one.

It was a message as much to the electorate as her own party.

She’s getting on with the job and wants everyone to know it.

The proposed new media reforms and stricter approvals for Coal Seam Gas projects have already generated plenty of discussion.

Yes, the Government has been criticised over them. But at least the critics are talking (mostly) about policies.

And it forces the Opposition to put forward its own policies and policy responses.

When major reforms or legislation are being debated, the Coalition can’t just sit back and allow its opponents to fight amongst themselves.

Putting forward your own positions also invites greater scrutiny and the past few weeks have exposed plenty of confusion on the conservative side.

One issue in particular is carbon tax compensation.

Tony Abbott has promised to scrap it and replace it with his own tax cuts and pension increases. But this will be costly.

How will he pay for it? He won’t tell us until just before the election.

Then Joe Hockey wrongly claimed the Coalition would still compensate businesses who lose money under the carbon tax.

Changes to the tax-free threshold were also part of the Government’s compensation package.

But Mr Abbott and Mr Hockey now say maybe that won’t be scrapped after all.

Confused? Don’t worry – so is the Opposition it seems.

You see, not only does Labor damage itself with internal woes, but it also allows less scrutiny of the Coalition.

Then again, there’s a Nielsen poll due next week. And you can bet if that goes backwards, the leadership rumblings will grow louder again.

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Footy fans astonished to be fined for parking in area TRICIA MOROSIN

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atching the Newcastle Knights play at home turned into a costly night out for a number of footy fans who received parking fi nes after the fi rst game of the season.

Kylie Ward and Jane Ayscough both got stung with $99 infringements for parking on the sizeable asphalt area outside Steve Koulis Smash Repairs on Griffiths Road, Lambton.

“I didn’t know it was Council land until I rang the Panel Beater yesterday and he said it’s a nature strip,” Ms Ward said.

“Anyone would automatically think it’s a car park because there are no signs [and no grass].”

For Ms Ayscough, returning to her car to fi nd the infringement notice left a “sour taste” after a good night watching the Knights get up.

“I was just blown away,” Ms Ayscough said. “I wouldn’t call asphalt a nature strip and it defi nitely doesn’t classify as a footpath because the back of our vehicle was 11.5 metres from the kerb.”

George Koulis from Steve Koulis Smash Repairs confi rmed that a number of people had been booked at the site and it was an ongoing issue. He is currently in negotiations with Council to turn the space into an official car parking area.

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Kylie Ward was fined for parking her car at this spot

at Newcastle Council, Ndabezinhle Mothobi, verified this, however he also said there was still “a lot of work to be done” in order to make parking safe.

Mr Mothobi stressed that it is against the law to park on a nature strip and disagreed the site was confusing.

According to Mr Mothobi, signage is not

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The body of Ms Dixon, 31, was located inside her car in bushland at Ashtonfield on April 6, 1982.

Ms Dixon had suffered numerous stab wounds and subsequent medical examinations revealed she had died sometime between Saturday, April 3 and Tuesday, April 6, 1982. The murder weapon has never been recovered.

Detective Sergeant Stephen Davis from the Unsolved Homicide Team said this was a brutal murder, with the level of violence shocking investigators as well as the local community.

“We are of the belief that the offender knew Ms Dixon, either through a direct association or by living close to her around the time of the murder,” Det Sgt Davis said.

“We are now seeking to reinterview those people, as well as other witnesses, in the hope new light can be shed on the crime.”

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page.

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Computers can be the best thing ever invented as far as communication with family and friends or convenience of paying bills etc, however, they can also be the biggest potential scourge in our lives if we are not careful who we pass our information to.

Consider it to be like your old bank passbook.

Would you just hand over your bank book to someone you do not know, for them to keep for you?

No chance.

Also the constant email scams of ‘congratulations to you as you have just won a lot of money’ or ‘you are the beneficiary of the inheritance of a previously unknown relative’ or ‘an unknown person has died and their relatives have picked you, out of everyone in the world, to pass on their sizeable fortune to’ are all rubbish and should be treated as such.

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“Surprise result”: Bishop welcomes Pope Francis

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aitland-Newcastle Bishop Bill Wright welcomed the appointment of Argentine Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio as the Church’s next Pope, Pope Francis.

“As Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, I welcome the news that the church has a new Pope,” he said.

“In the coming days I look forward to knowing more about Pope Francis, and why God has chosen him for this ministry in the church at this...time.”

“I ask Catholics of the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle to pray for Pope Francis; pray that he is given the wisdom and strength to lead and guide our church wisely.”

Bishop Wright said that despite the recent speculation about who would become the next Pope, the outcome of the conclave “has once again been a surprise.”

Pope Francis used his fi rst sermon to warn that the Church risks becoming a “pitiful NGO” if it forgets its most important role of preaching the faith.

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here was an unusual level of agreement at last week’s Newcastle Council meeting when Councillors voted unanimously to call on the State Government to fund a doctor and a paramedic for the Hunter Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service (WRHS).

Labor Councillor, Tim Crakanthorp, called for bipartisan support of the motion and said it was “no one government’s fault” that the service hasn’t been appropriately staffed.

Liberal Councillor, Brad Luke, agreed with the need for a doctor on board the service but requested an amendment to reflect that local MP Tim Owen was also in favour of the increase in funding.

The amended motion was successfully carried and General Manager of the Hunter WRHS, Richard Jones, said the group was very thankful for Council’s unanimous support.

According to Mr Jones, the process had already been in place to secure the funding, following a review last year, and should “come to fruition in the next four weeks”.

Mr Jones said the group would be excited to be able “to go to absolutely every mission” they’re tasked with.

Apart from the WRHS decision, the fi rst Council meeting with the new

Newcastle Councillors voted unanimously to call on the State Government to provide more funding for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter

General Manager, Ken Gouldthorp, was fairly uneventful as the urban renewal strategy and the decision of whether to spend more than $230,000 on engineered tree vaults for new fig trees on Laman Street, both lay on the table.

The Liberal and Independent Councillors, Jeff McCloy and Allan Robinson, defeated a Labor motion to hold community workshops on the NSW Planning White Paper due out this month, stating it was inappropriate for

Council to take charge of the rollout of State Government legislation. The same Councillors also carried a motion to introduce trial grants for building facade improvements. @triciamorosin

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Hear about Council’s budget at a community workshop

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he City of Newcastle will be talking numbers at two community workshops next week designed to explain the current fi nancial pressures facing Council and how these challenges are being met.

The situation is clear and it is simply that we can’t spend more than we earn.

To do that we need to look at everything – from how to fi nd more savings, increase efficiency, cut expenses and raise revenue.

The workshops next week are about giving the community an opportunity to hear about Council’s budget fi rst hand.

Are the workshops next week going to provide the answer? No, they aren’t.

But they are defi nitely the place to fi nd out why the budget is in the red and what is being done about it.

I was elected to lead this city on a platform of change. However to do this, we need to fi x Council’s budget and quickly, so we can get on with the business of providing the community

with the services it needs and wants.

The workshops will focus on the current fi nancial situation, why Council is in this position and what needs to be done to get the organisation back on track.

There has been a lot of speculation of shutting down pools, cutting services and other reductions in spending but it is far too soon to table any such proposals for comment.

It is also pointless to discuss anything in isolation without understanding the bigger picture and I encourage all of our community to come to the community meetings and hear the real story.

The sessions will be held on Wednesday, March 20 at Wallsend Library function room, Bunn Street, Wallsend from 2pm-4pm and on Thursday, March 21 at Fort Scratchley multipurpose centre, Nobbys Road, Newcastle from 6pm-8pm.

To attend a Talking Numbers – Community information session, RSVP by calling 4974 2238.

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or the fi rst time, the daily life of the Port of Newcastle will be captured in a hand-drawn annotated map collated through a series of community workshops by illustrator, Liz Anelli.

The Mapping the Port project aims to capture some of the personal, as well as industrial, stories of life in the Port of Newcastle.

The project is the brainchild of illustrator Anelli with support from

Newcastle Museum, The Maritime Centre, The City of Newcastle, Newcastle Port Corporation, Hunter Development Corporation and Port Waratah Coal Services.

Museum Public Programs and Visitor Services Manager, Samantha Willcox, says the Museum will host two community workshops in the coming weeks to help draw a map which will describe all aspects of port life in pictures, diagrams and words.

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Super day: Street sale gets neighbours talking

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udley was the place to be on Sunday, with the Dudley Super Street Sale attracting hundreds of bargain hunters.

The event launched Council’s new Our Super Street Sale service, a new initiative to help residents hold a streetwide garage sale to reduce the amount of waste going to landfi ll.

Manager Sustainability, Alice Howe, said it was great to see so many people at the event.

“With so many people turning out, Council is encouraging others to get on board to host their own Super Street Sale,” Dr Howe said.

“All you need to do is get two or more households in your street to hold a garage sale with you on the same day.

“Council will then help you to have the best garage sale possible by promoting your sale by providing a garage sale kit fi lled with tips and promotional materials.”

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It’s time to embrace our challenges

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hile we cannot see everything the future holds for our city, one thing is certain – our population is growing and it is time to embrace the challenges and opportunities this presents.

Lifestyle 2030 is Lake Macquarie’s blueprint for an attractive, prosperous and liveable city. Adopted by Council last week, this strategy provides direction for land use in Lake Macquarie in coming decades.

The strategy will guide future growth by providing a clear plan for areas for urban expansion and renewal, as well as areas for protection of heritage and biodiversity.

It will also inform how we will design our city to nurture vibrant town centres and industrial areas that create and sustain jobs, while ensuring the scenic beauty and recreational opportunities our city offers are maintained.

A well-serviced city is at the heart of Lifestyle 2030, and a large part of the document is devoted to ways to improve our road and public

transport systems. I know many share my enthusiasm about the ideas put forward, particularly the concept of a cross-lake ferry service and the option to re-establish Belmont airport.

These projects will be some years in the making, but with Lifestyle 2030 formally adopted, I am excited these initiatives can now be pursued, not necessarily right now, but as our population grows.

Not only is our city’s population growing, we are ageing. So it is timely that this strategy which addresses our changing demographics has been adopted on the eve of Seniors Week.

Our older people are defi nitely cause for celebration, so please join us for a free morning concert at Lake Macquarie Performing Arts Centre on Friday, March 22.

Also at the Performing Arts Centre this week we are celebrating Harmony Day with a fabulous free event showcasing the diverse cultural groups of Lake Macquarie and the Hunter Region.

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describe herself as the athletic type, but she has been training in preparation and completed the recent Tough Mudder.

“I like a challenge,” she joked. “I’ll just be proud to fi nish.”

To follow her progress or to make a donation, visit www. miraclebabiesfundraising.org/belynda_ nichols

es, 42 kilometres is a little longer than a stroll around the block, but one Kotara mum is taking on this mammoth feat.

Belynda Nichols will be running the London Marathon in April in order to raise $10,000 for the Miracle Babies Foundation, as an expression of gratitude for the support they provided when her daughter, Isla Quinn, was born.

Isla was born nine weeks premature in December 2011 and was in hospital for five weeks. During that time her family received support from the foundation, both in the hospital and at home.

“It’s really underrated to have that kind of support when your life is turned upside down like that,” Ms Nichols said.

“It’s invaluable to be able to talk to people who know what you’re going through and ask advice.”

Although Isla has come along in leaps and bounds, they also attend a play group run by Miracle Babies free of charge where Ms Nichols is able to network with other parents who faced similar difficulties.

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Turning purple: Events to educate about epilepsy

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he Epilepsy Support Group of Newcastle will be holding two Purple Day events in the Newcastle area from next week to help raise awareness about epilepsy in the community and to generate much needed funds fi r Epilepsy Action Australia to continue to provide support and programs throughout Australia.

Pre Purple Day will be in Hunter Street between Darby and Crown Street

on Friday, March 22 with a selection of Purple Day merchandise including pens, ribbons, wrist bands and key rings, as well as raffle tickets on sale.

Hunter Street will also be turned purple for the day.

The second event will be held at Green Hills Shopping Centre on Tuesday, March 26, where merchandise and raffle tickets will be on sale, with the raffle to be drawn at Green Hills Shopping Centre in the afternoon.

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Stakeholder Consultation 13 February 2013 to 28 March 2013

The Stakeholder Consultation for the Draft Strategic Development Plan for the Port of Newcastle is finishing soon.

The Draft Strategic Development Plan has been written to communicate how the Port is likely to grow and develop over the next three decades. Newcastle Port Corporation is keen to hear your comments and receive written submissions on the Draft Strategic Development Plan.

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ore than 20,000 people, 300 custom cars and 100 custom bikes will converge on Wallsend next month for the inaugural KRANKiT Ride and Drive Motor Expo on Sunday, April 7.

The cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier motor enthusiasts event will be a family-friendly day and feature car, bike and truck displays, bike demonstrations, two stages for entertainment, food and wine, vintage and retro-style stalls and a side show alley for children.

An initiative of the Wallsend Town Business Association and Harleys for Humanity (H4H), all proceeds will go to local charities. H4H began as a ride

by Harley enthusiasts to raise money for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter (pictured).

H4H spokesman, Dave Golledge, said the group had been asked numerous times to do a show in Newcastle. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are just going to shut down the main street of Wallsend and do it,â&#x20AC;? Mr Golledge said.

Some of Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top motor-oriented companies have joined KRANKiT as sponsors or participants, such Harleys for Humanity with the Wallsend Town Business Association as Port Stephens car

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Resistance Ent will have mini bike displays on the hour between 10am2pm, plus airbrush and custom design spray painters will be demonstrating their art all day. Major sponsor Frasers Motorcycles will also display motor bikes, trikes and custom-made bikes.

Registered show and shine competitors will vie for 20 trophies for custom cars and 10 trophies for custom bikes, sponsored

by Shannons. Enthusiasts interested in showing their vehicle or bike are strongly advised to preregister.

For more information, go to www. krankitmotorexpo.com.au or join facebook.com/krankitmotorexpo.

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Skill set: New support for local Aboriginal families

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embers of the local Aboriginal community came together last Thursday to mark the official launch of the new Maroonbaliin Aboriginal Intensive Family Based Service (IFBS) in Broadmeadow.

An intensive, home-based service for Aboriginal families in the Hunter region whose children are at risk of entering foster care, or where the children are being restored to their family, IFBS caseworkers work with families over a short period of time to improve life skills and coping abilities.

“The Maroonbaliin service consists of six Aboriginal staff members who are available to families 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week to assist in defusing any crises,” explained Community Services Regional Director, Janet Vickers.

“One of our IFBS caseworkers has been working with 30-year-old mother, Donna*, and her three young children.

“Donna had been experiencing domestic violence and had an ice addiction costing up to $1,500 a week.

“The IFBS caseworker encouraged Donna to enter a rehabilitation program, which she completed with the support of family members,” Ms Vickers explained.

“Donna’s family were able to provide practical support including looking after the children while she was in rehabilitation.

“All three children are back in the care of their mother and the family is continuing to work with IFBS to keep their life on track,” Ms Vickers said.

Th is IFBS is expected to assist around 30 local Aboriginal families each year. *Name changed for privacy reasons

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eresfiseld Swimming Club members are making their voices heard in response to suggestions that Newcastle City Council may close the Beresfield Swimming Centre in a bid to reduce costs.

After feeling â&#x20AC;&#x153;a bit disappointedâ&#x20AC;? at Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lack of consultation with interested user groups, Club President, Greg Skinner, will hold a forum for concerned locals and Councillors this Friday to discuss the issue. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Silence would be seen as agreement, so weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be making some noise,â&#x20AC;? Mr Skinner said.

Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s concerned the kids from his club â&#x20AC;&#x153;may throw it inâ&#x20AC;? if the pool closes and parents are then forced to drive them to Newcastle or Maitland for training.

Ann Douglas, whose 9-year-old daughter, Tegan, has been with the club for 2 years, said the closure of the pool would be devastating. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It just canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t close. Swimming is a skill for life that these kids need to learn.â&#x20AC;?

According to Ms Douglas, Teganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

swimming has greatly improved since joining the club and in February she won the Maitland Junior Zone Championship.

Her swimming mate, Jack Cromarty, 8, went on to win the Hunter Regional Championship and will now compete in the State competition after Easter. There are fears this local talent could be lost if the pool closes down.

A Council spokesperson said on Friday that although â&#x20AC;&#x153;Council is in the process of investigating a range of scenarios to reduce the organisationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget deficitâ&#x20AC;?, there has been no decision to close Beresfield Pool.

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my age group was here for the opening.

“Maitland Council at this point in time are supporting it, so now it’s pretty much a matter of trying to procure the company that ran Dungog to see if they can bring it here or whether we need to start from scratch,” she said.

Cr Penfold said it was still early days for the project and discussions still had to take place to determine the council’s level of involvement but the reaction from officers had been positive.

“If they can do it in Dungog, we can do it here in Maitland,” he said.

“It’s early days for the council to consider this and…early days in terms of investigating what’s possible and what can be resurrected from Dungog. But as an individual councillor, I’m dead keen.” @thepostjourno

aitland Councillor Philip Penfold is urging his fellow Council officers to get behind the idea of Maitland hosting its own fi lm festival, after it was announced last week that the Dungog Film Festival would not go ahead.

Reading Cinemas Maitland Cinema Complex Manager, Yvette Cavanagh, said she was willing to work with the organisers of the Dungog festival to screen the entrants’ fi lms at the complex this year with the intention of establishing an annual fi lm festival in Maitland.

“We basically heard that the Dungog Film Festival wouldn’t be going ahead this year…and as soon as I saw that I thought, ‘We should try and get it here for Maitland’,” Miss Cavanagh explained.

Miss Cavanagh believes the cinema complex still offers the same “quirky” appeal as the James Theatre at Dungog, and there were more opportunities to grow the festival in the fourcinema facility.

“There’s a lot of history in this place for the people of Maitland – fi rst dates were here, Cr Philip Penfold with Reading Cinemas Manager, Yvette Cavanagh

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coming through are given greater opportunities to represent on the international circuit.”

Originally from Lismore, de Boer lives in Newcastle and referees NBN State League and Westfield W-League fi xtures.

In 2008, she became the fi rst female to receive the Football Far North Coast Referee of the Year Award.

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Last year, de Boer was appointed to officiate at the 2012 AFF Women’s Championships held in September which was her fi rst appointment since gaining the badge and she said she is grateful for her next opportunity.

“It’s good,” she said. “You put in the hard work for it, but there are also many others who are also working hard, so it’s never taken for granted when you are invited to tournaments.”

De Boer is amongst a number of Australian referees to officiate at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers, beginning on June 5.

“Each tournament gives you another opportunity to learn, improve and demonstrate your ability, in order to secure invitations to future tournaments,” de Boer explained.

“With refereeing, you go out there as a team and are supportive of the achievements of the others. If an Australian referee or assistant referee does well, it reflects positively on the whole Australian officials team.

“The idea is that you want Australia to have a high reputation for the quality of officials so that the women Northern NSW referee, Tanya de Boer

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AL-Anon: Family groups. 1300 ALANON (1300 252 666) or alanonnorthernnsw@bigpond.com.

Anxiety Support: Email support group for women, contact eilish@pacific.net.au.

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

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

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

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

Relationship counselling: lifemakeovers.com.au, 0407 708 465.

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

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

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COMMUNITY Adamstown Old Blokes: Meet @ The Dungeon, Adamstown Uniting Church, 1st & 3rd Tues 9,30am-12pm. Vic 4957 3888 or John 4943 5316.

Adult Literacy Volunteer Tutor Training Course: Glendale and Hamilton TAFE. Phone Janette, Judy or Janet on 49 791 631 or 49 699 461.

Aged Care: Waratah Multicultural Centre Based Day Care.

Thurs from 10am-2pm Ethnic Communities Council auditorium 2a Platt St Waratah. 4960 8248.

Choir: Lake Singers, each Wed, 7.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, 1st St, Booragul. 4963 2077. Newcastle City Choir, Wed, 7.30pm-9.30pm, Mayfield Uniting Church, Highfield St. 49674401.

Choir: Newcastle mental health and well being choir, Under Construction, meet Thurs PRA, 259 King Street Newcastle 2.30pm-4.45pm. Kaz 0437 301 271 or Karen 0421 863 425.

Chorus: Honeysuckle Chorus – 4-part harmony singing. Mon 6.30-9pm “The Place” Charlestown Square Community Centre.

Lesley 0401 393 366.

MyTime: Peer support for parents and carers of children under school age with a disability or chronic medical condition. 9890 0113 or 0448 226 410.

Newcastle Caravan Club: 4th Tuesday 7pm Wallsend South Public School, Smith Road Elemore Vale.

Red Cross Volunteers: Full training and ongoing support is provided. 165 Lambton Road Broadmeadow. 1800 827 677.

Red Ochre Workshops: Aboriginal contemporary painting classes. Wed (during school holidays) 9am-3pm. Bookings essential. 3/155 Nelson Street Wallsend. Scrapbooking classes, Tue (school holidays).

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

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

4959 3342.

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

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

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

49500561. Teralba District Ladies, 3rd Mon Club Macquarie, Argenton from 9.45am. Newcastle Ladies Probus 1st Wed, Newcastle Panthers from 10am. 4943 0239. Rathmines/Wangi 10am third Wed Wangi district Workers Club 4975 4384; New Lambton ladies, 4th Fri, 10am, Wests New Lambton 4951 5116.

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STAYING HEALTHY

FASHION FIXATION

by Elisha Stein

by KATHERINE TWEED

Good health by prevention

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hese days a lot of people are waking up to the fact that good health is much better achieved by preventative measures before there is any illness.

Th ink of all the many billions of dollars spent on cancer research. If a part of that went into educating people how healthy nutrition and lifestyle can actually help you not get cancer in the fi rst place, how much suffering would be avoided?

Even the medical community seem to be getting more involved with nutrition as healing and preventative health. An upcoming conference in Sydney in May, the 3rd International Conference on the Science of Nutrition in Medicine and Healthcare, will look at how the prevention of a range of disesases and conditions is more time and cost-effective than the alternatives.

By way of background, the 1st and 2nd conferences were each a sell-out success with 440 and 550 delegates attending respectively.

Invited speakers, VIPs, delegates and scientific abstract presenters confi rmed that this is a unique and world-class international meeting bringing together the medical,

nutrition and scientific communities to explore the clinical application of the latest nutritional, genetic and genomic science and research.

The 2013 conference program will journey through early development and childhood, environmental impacts on human health, and age and lifestyle-related neurological decline, once again reflecting important areas in clinical practice and scientific research, focusing on identifiable and modifiable factors in disease.

Frontiers in nutritional genetics/ genomics will also be presented.

Once again, an impressive line-up of world leaders in science, research and clinical application will be invited to explore the conference themes and their inter-relationship, along with key public health, political and industry figures.

If this is an area you feel is worth considering for your health and wellbeing, ask your doctor what they think, and if they are just of the ‘this pill for this ill’ mindset, don’t be afraid to get a second opinion.

It makes sense that if good nutrition can heal, it’s got to be better than a drug and its side effects. After all, prevention is much better than cure.

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

Festival-wear, or the lack thereof

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am not the kind of person who is into festivals. Something about having thousands of sweaty, intoxicated (or high) people crammed into the one place is not even close to appealing to me. However, it seems that I am in the minority.

There were thousands of people attending the ‘Future Music’ and ‘Good Life’ festivals recently, including some close friends of mine.

As you can imagine, this means that over the past week, my Facebook newsfeed has been fi lled with countless festival pictures.

There are the ones with people on each others shoulders, the laughing group shots and the cuddling couple photos but what I found in common with each photo was the lack of clothing.

As I have never been to a festival, I can’t say exactly why people seem to feel the need to wear the minimum amount of clothes as possible, but it certainly seems to be the latest trend when it comes to festival-wear.

Just about every guy strips down to a pair of short shorts and the girls do pretty much the same.

It’s probably just the heat but it

seems like going to a festival is a great opportunity to wear less clothes than you normally would – kind of like the beach.

But what happens to those people who, despite the current festival trends, prefer to cover up?

It can be hard but, if you want to be a little different, there are plenty of ways to keep covered whilst still looking the part and dressing occasion appropriate.

For guys, try wearing a singlet, rather than a t-shirt, with some above the knee shorts and a pair of casual lace up shoes.

Girls, you can’t go wrong with a pair of short-shorts – if you are worried about the length, try some DIY with an old pair of jeans.

Denim will go with anything and you can’t do any wrong with that. But if you are feeling adventurous, try some linen shorts – they will be much cooler, too!

Wear a bright top, maybe an offthe- shoulder tee or a baggy singlet, or a denim vest. I have always loved the kaftan look as well.

In short, it seems there are plenty of options to wear clothes to a festival!

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

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EDUCATION MATTERS

by Declan Clausen

by David Roy

Think global, act local

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ou often hear that we should ‘think globally and act locally’. In Newcastle we have one of the very best opportunities to do just that.

Newcastle is currently the world’s largest coal exporting port – sending over 210 million tonnes of coal per annum to nations like China, India and Japan. Port Waratah Coal Services (PWCS) is currently seeking approval to construct a 4th coal terminal (T4) on Kooragang Island. If approved, the Port will be capable of exporting over 330 million tonnes of coal to the world each year.

Whilst the economic benefit of this trade, through royalties and other taxes, provides a significant shortterm benefit to State and Federal government coffers, it comes at a large price to both our environment and to human health. Additionally, public statements by PWCS indicate that no new jobs will be created in the ongoing operation of T4.

The realities of climate change, and its causes, are well understood.

There is very little doubt within the global scientific community that anthropogenic (‘man made’) carbon

dioxide emissions released through the burning of fossil fuels are having a detrimental impact on the health of our environment, leading to an increase in the severity of weather events, rising sea levels and ocean acidification.

You need only recall the last few months of scorching heat waves, the hottest summer ever recorded in Australia, to realise that some of the effects of climate change are happening now.

In addition to this, the emerging threat from the coal industry is the effects of coal dust. Recent independent air quality testing has revealed that the air quality in suburbs surrounding the rail corridor and the coal stockpile have been consistently worse that the recommended safe levels due to an increases in atmospheric coal dust. These air quality results can only get worse should T4 be approved.

In the coming months the community needs to voice concerns as to whether the short-term benefit of exporting more coal is worth the longterm disruption, the damage to human health and the harm to the planet.

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

Bullying can be subtle and hard to spot

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ecent surveys of children have all placed bullying as a major concern. For the next two weeks, this column will focus on bullying.

Let’s get some things straight then.

All schools have bullying. The ones that say otherwise are the ones to worry about – they are in denial.

The good news is all schools should have a bullying policy and will try to intervene if they fi nd out about it.

The challenge is that bullying is very subtle and hard to spot. Most kids bully at some point and most kids are bullies at some point. The real problems arise when others, or we, don’t deal with it.

Learning to deal with challenging behavior is an important skill for each child but there is no situation where bullying is acceptable.

Most bullies are cowards and without support will back away.

Often the bullies have been bullied, though

this still does not justify their behavior.

Sadly, the behavior of bullies is learnt, and we as parents have to take some responsibility as to how we treat others if our child is the bully.

Remember that bullying is not just physical violence, but can be as simple as smiling when someone calls another person a cruel name. When we condone the ‘direct bully’, we become a bully.

Schools solutions can involve isolating the bully from the bullied, detention, temporary exclusion and fi nally permanent removal from the school; as well as many training and support activities during the process.

We are the role models, so do support your child if they are being bullied and do discipline your child if they are the bully.

We are all part of the problem and part of the solution. Some strategies to deal with bullying will be offered in next week’s Education Matters.

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Don’t jump the gun and go diving headlong into complicated, emotionally consuming scenarios. Also be careful of your anxieties controlling you or making you feel rather insecure. Try to express how you feel even if you’re angry; more so if you’re feeling cheesed off with someone close to you. There’s a lot of tension in the air contributing to some extremely nervous and tense relationships. To regain your balance you need some ‘me time’.

TAURUS

APRIL 21 TO MAY 21

You may get a surprise call out of the blue from a friend you thought had forgotten you. Likewise, make the effort to reconnect so that you share what’s been happening in your world. It may be time to take a short trip, an excursion or even a quick journey, for the purposes of spilling the beans and letting someone else know how you feel. Th is will make you feel so much better about yourself and your life. Standby for some real praise which boosts your ego.

GEMINI

MAY 22 TO JUNE 21

It’s wonderful to have grateful people around you and that will be the case over the next month. Some of the favours you have done for others in a professional capacity have not gone unnoticed and you will be handsomely rewarded, along with recognition for a job well done will be some extra money.

A combination of work and pleasure will feature; entertainment is part of this mix so expect a thoroughly enjoyable time with your colleagues and workmates.

CANCER

JUNE 22 TO JULY 22

Your philosophy on life could change and you’ll be drawn to more unusual cultures and philosophical perspectives and might even book yourself on a journey. There is a strong flavour of self-discovery and education over the next month, so much so that you’ll investigate the possibility of taking on a new course of study for the purpose of expanding your social circle. Th is will boost your confidence and allow you to meeet many new people.

LEO

JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23

Relationships will take on a new significance and you may be shaken out of your unrealistic dreams of love to confront a situation. If you’ve reached a stalemate in your partnership, communication will be extremely important.

Your partner may not be as amenable as you are to sharing their feelings and this could put up a wall between you. Perhaps the secret is listening a little more and that will draw them out of themselves.

VIRGO

AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23

Love reaches idealistic heights and a deepening of a friendship, or relationship, is likely to occur.

Th is will be an extremely stimulating and exciting time. If you are currently single and looking for a new partner, online dating and other opportunities to meet people of different cultures occur in the next few weeks.

If previously you’ve not been acquainted with this way of meeting others and to foster your romantic needs, now is the ideal time to do so.

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LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

One person’s loss is another person’s gain and someone you work closely with may exit the picture, leaving you in a perfect position to acquire a more favourable job within the company structure. However, to handle the increased responsibilities it will be necessary to get yourself into better shape so focus on improving your health regime, which includes better nutrition, more sleep and an exercise routine which will help counteract stress.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

Love may move you to do some unusual things in the month ahead. You will be discussing your feelings and negotiating your future pathway with someone very special.

Alternatively you will be re-establishing the values in an existing marriage or long-term relationship. If the question of marriage or engagement is posed, this is one of the most excellent times of the year to accept. Children and younger people will be a delight.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

Your home life and family members will dominate the scene for the next month. You’ll be trying to redefi ne your family role and the role of others within the family dynamics.

Th is is an excellent time to utilise some good communication skills. The past will also feature strongly and friends and relatives you haven’t heard from for ages shall be popping out of the woodwork. Th is is an ideal time to organize a domestic blitz and declutter.

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

Don’t be afraid to speak your mind over the next few weeks, as you will be something of a wordsmith. In the past you may have been inclined to keep silent, but now it is important that you verbalize your thoughts and feelings.

Letter writing, catching up with emails and connecting with people on a deeper level will be very evident. Th is is the ideal time to deal with official paperwork and documents as you will be able to quickly sort out any tricky situations!

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

Th is is an ideal time to buy an investment property or look into other ways of making your hard earned dollars benefit you in the long term.

The beneficial settlement of any legal matters or fi nancial investment portfolios can occur in the next few weeks and you will receive some very good advice on just how to handle your funds. The family budget will certainly look a lot healthier, but to avoid others being envious don’t be too quick to share this news.

PISCES

FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

Your social life will be dramatically energised, as you have a new lease on life and will want to make friends, share your experiences with others, and rejuvenate your current circle of friends. Love is a many splendid thing and if you are single and looking for a new relationship, you won’t need to look very far as your part of the universe will suddenly be raining with new potentials. Th is is the ideal time to take a cruise or to travel overseas.

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KID TALK

by Anthony Piggott

by Renee Welsh

Keeping well whilst getting older

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hatever defi nition of ageing we use, we know our population is doing just that. That is, people in older age groups are increasing in number as a proportion of the total population.

As an example, people in the 70plus age group currently account for about 10 per cent of our population in Australia; by 2050 this is expected to increase to about 20 per cent.

From a personal point of view, longer life expectancy is generally a good thing; but sometimes it is a costly thing for the community.

Unfortunately, one of the side effects of living longer is that we are more likely to suffer with illness. Heart disease, kidney disease, diabetes and some types of arthritis are all more common in older people.

Medicines are often the best way to manage the symptoms of these conditions; so it’s probably not surprising that the oldest 10 per cent of the population use more than 20 per cent of all prescribed medicines.

Good information is available on the ‘Wise Use of Medicines’ Fact Card which is available from pharmacies

around Australia providing the Pharmaceutical Society’s Self Care health information.

Council of the Ageing (COTA) programs are implemented by way of State and territory-based affi liates.

Of course, there are opportunities for all older Australians to stay fit and well all year round.

The COTA website provides some good suggestions.

And to get a copy of the fact cards, check out the Pharmaceutical Society’s website at www.psa.org.au and click on ‘Self Care’ then ‘Find a Self Care Pharmacy’ or call 1300 369 772.

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

Little negotiators

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eading my son’s day care portfolio, there was one comment that jumped out at me: “Excellent at negotiating”.

I have often thought this about my son. “No” is never really a no. In fact, he sees that word as an opportunity and this has always fascinated me about him. He relishes the chance to change my “no” into a “yes”.

In my opinion, children are the best negotiators. Here are some of the techniques I’ve seen these little experts in their field use in an attempt to get their own way: 1. Ask the person most likely to say ‘yes’; 2. Listen and remember; 3. Play one side against the other; 4. Get sympathy; 5. Wear the other side down.

My son started perfecting these techniques from an early age. While reflecting on this, several different times when he has used the above techniques to his advantage sprung to mind. Like the time at two years of age when he asked me for a muesli bar. I was in the process of getting ready and I said no, as we were just about to go

out for lunch. He than ran out to dad in the kitchen and asked him. Dad said yes. He had taken a bite and then heard my footsteps coming down the hallway at which time he looked at his father, terrified, took another quick bite and threw the rest in the bin.

And the time when he was in trouble I told him he was not getting a treat, to which he responded; “Mum, do you remember last week when my sister was really naughty and you told her she wasn’t getting a treat but then when we went to the shops later that day you gave her a box of smarties. Mum, how come you did that when you said she couldn’t have one? Isn’t that the same?” Damn his amazing memory!

As I am writing this column I am realising how these techniques permeate a lot of our conversations. I am being hoodwinked by a four-yearold and have been for well, four years actually.

I wonder, now that I am aware of his negotiating genius (to get his own way or very close to it all the time) if I will be any wiser? Time will tell.

If you have any stories about your own clever little negotiators, I’d love to hear from you at ReneeWelsh.com.au.

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PHARMACY NOTES

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

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BUSINESS MATTERS

FINANCE MATTERS

Narelle McClelland

Greg Taylor

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ne of the most frequently asked questions I receive at The Business Centre is “How can I get Government funding to start my business?”

The reality is there is no cash funding available for everyday small business start ups. Government grants and tax incentives are available for businesses involved in research, innovation and commercialization, however generally speaking business start ups have to source their own startup capital. The Government provides funding to Business Enterprise Centres to provide subsidized business advisory services and business skills training to small business start ups and established business to help them survive and thrive.

Governments are more inclined to provide grants for established businesses with a proven track record and the capacity to generate employment and economic growth in line with Government policy and priorities.

The challenge is to source the relevant and appropriate grants that support your business mission. Applying for grants can

often be a complex and time consuming job and it is very important to be well prepared. As a business owner, you will need to ensure you have an up-to-date business plan. Much of the information in your business plan will be required for your application.

There are myriad websites and consultants that can be used to source grant funding. I recommend the following online resources: Grants and Assistance Finder (www.business.gov. au/Grantfi nder), Grants.myregion (www. grantslink.gov.au) and Grant Ready (www.grantready.com.au).

The Westpac team in the Newcastle Region have announced that they will be again running the SME Grant Program.

Entries close on May 31 and the fi rst prize is a cash grant of $10,000. Contact Joanne Daley on 4040 8001.

The Business Centre is presenting a one day practical workshop on “How to Apply for Grants and Funding” on April 9. For further inquiries, contact Cheryl Anderson on 4925 7700. For more information on grants and funding, see www.businesscentre.com.au.

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

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Starting a business

Grants and funding

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ast week we started to look at fi nancing the start-up of a business, focusing on business structure. Th is week, let’s look at one of the other two things my head of business banking says are essential to starting a business – preparing a cash flow forecast.

A cash flow forecast will help you work out how you will fi nance your business for the fi rst year or two of operations using your own money and perhaps some borrowed money.

To create it you need to estimate how much money you need to set up the business and then how much you need to run the business once it is set up.

Even a profitable business can need fi nance to keep running.

Especially when you are starting up, there can be a difference in timing of when you have to pay expenses and when you collect income.

Work out how much cash you

will be contributing so you then know how much debt you will need.

Your core debt can be fi nanced by a loan or by leases or hire purchase for equipment and vehicles. The non-core debt fluctuates from time to time. It is usually fi nanced by an overdraft or line of credit. Th is fi nance is usually more expensive than a loan, but more flexible.

Make sure you allow for your living expenses and things such as fees, insurance and tax bills. It may be some time before you can afford to pay yourself. It is usually much longer than you fi rst think so double your original estimate.

One of the major reasons people are forced to quit their business is because they run out of money before the business has had a chance to establish itself. There is nothing wrong with the business; the owners just can’t hang in there long enough for it to build up.

You can get help online and from your accountant to set up a cash flow forecast.

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

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his slick remake of the 1971 Charlton Heston vehicle, ‘The Omega Man’, from director Francis Lawrence (‘Water For Elephants’) relies more on the visceral scares than subtlety to get its point across, but is still just as compelling viewing nonetheless.

Will Smith stars as scientist Robert Lawrence, who, after being unable to stop an incurable manmade virus, is the last human survivor in New York City and perhaps the world.

However, he is not alone, with mutant victims of the plague lurking in the shadows and coming out at night. Conveniently immune to the pandemic, Lawrence is driven by his one remaining mission – to find a way to reverse the effects of the virus.

This is one tense and taught thriller that definitely errs on the side of horror.

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ith such a magical cast of comic actors, it’s difficult to not have high expectations for ‘The Incredible Burt Wonderstone’ – the new comedy by Don Scardino of ‘30 Rock’ fame.

Steve Carell (Burt Wonderstone) and Steve Buscemi (Anton Marvelton) play two out-dated magicians, struggling to find relevance against the David Blainestyle antics of their new rival, Steve Gray (Jim Carrey).

Carrey is almost unrecognisable as the masochistic Gray, however not as funny as expected.

The best supporting role would have to go to Alan Arkin, as Carell’s mentor, Rance Holloway. The pair rekindle the on-screen spark that lit up ‘Little Miss Sunshine’, and Arkin provides perfectly delivered deadpan comedy.

While there are a few LOL moments, I couldn’t help compare the storyline to the much funnier Ben Stiller classic, Zoolander. This film could’ve delivered more laughs, but overall still offers up a fun night out at the flicks.

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his gritty cop drama from director David Ayer (‘Training Day’, ‘The Fast and the Furious’) takes the whole cinema verite/documentary style narrative to a whole new level.

The film follows the day-to-day of two LA police officers Brian Taylor (Jake Gyllenhaal) and Mike Zavala (Michael Pena) with Taylor carrying around a video camera to shoot footage for a film class he is taking for extra credit on his law degree.

However, nothing can prepare them for the backlash that happens after they pull over the members of a notorious drug cartel for a routine traffic stop.

Jake Gyllenhall is quietly convincing as the streetwise LA cop.

Visceral and edgy, this film has plenty of gripping moments that are sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.

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onnie Raitt is more than a bestselling artist, respected guitarist, expressive singer and accomplished songwriter she has become an institution in American Music.

The breakthrough success of her Grammy-winning 1989 album, ‘Nick of Time’, shone a light on her gifts as a songwriter, singer and musician, launching a steady stream of recognition and respect by the music industry and fans alike. She has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Blues Hall of Fame, has won ten Grammy Awards and been named by Rolling Stone magazine as one of the 100 Greatest Singers of All Time and 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.

On her latest and nineteenth studio album, ‘Slipstream’, these gifts – lyricist, composer, singer and musician – are honed to a fine edge. The result is a collection of superlative tracks garnering more respect and praise for Raitt’s work.

Along for the ride will be no-foolin, rock and roll legend Mavis Staples, who is responsible for blazing a rhythm and blues trail while with her outfit, the Staples Singers.

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ewcastle muso Greg Bryce has been plying his trade around the traps in various outfits (most notably the legendary DV8 and more recently, Greg Bryce and the Bad Bad Things) for more years than he’d probably care to remember, but, such is his passion for music, he is about to unleash his latest project onto the world, The Hot Yogis, when they launch their debut album ‘Under the Wire’ at the Wicko later this month.

Bryce said he, bass player Len Samperi and drummer Simon Lee, first got together with the intention of getting a covers band together, but things clicked pretty quickly and the trio soon blew out to a fully-fledged originals outfit.

“We formed the band with the view of getting a covers set together and we went into the studio to record

some snippets of covers to use for promotional purposes,” he said.

“I had been writing a fair bit of stuff on acoustic guitar that wasn’t really suitable for the other projects I was involved in and we ended up laying down five original tracks during that session.”

Listening back to the sessions, the trio discovered that while covers sounded good, it was the original tracks that had the real legs so, with a renewed enthusiasm, they set about giving the already recorded a spit polish as well as penning more tracks to complete ‘Under The Wire’ – and the end result is an alluring mix of hookierthan-Rex-Hunt’s-tackle-box guitar lines, a bit of soulful funk, blues and even the odd ballad for good measure.

“I played the songs to a few friends of mine and they basically said they sounded great but they needed more production so we added some colour on the existing tracks and we ended up writing 15 for the album – 14 of which made it onto the

finished product.”

Catch The Hot Yogis when they play at the Wickham Park Hotel on Thursday, March 28. As a special treat,

the band will be joined onstage by Screaming Jet and Agent of Peace, Grant Walmsley, who will be taking on second guitar duties.

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n an era where youthful female singer/songwriters tend to either travel the Britney Spears manufactured pop path or the laid-back road of Norah Jones, it’s refreshing to discover the music of Australia’s own Kim MacKenzie.

An energetic performer whose music defies categorisation, MacKenzie has progressively built a crowd-pleasing reputation since branching out from her Toowoomba base in 2002. But a series of live performances up and down Australia’s east coast is merely an entrée for what lies ahead.

MacKenzie has always maintained a rare honesty in her vocal delivery and musicianship, whether it’s performing her own catalogue of well-crafted material, or re-interpreting the tunes of some of the world’s most respected songwriters. Her unique take of Bob Dylan’s All Along The Watchtower, often used to close the show at her live concerts, is indicative of a performer capable of shattering all musical boundaries.

Catch Kim MacKenzie when she plays at the Clarendon Hotel on Saturday, March 23.

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aving just returned from a hugely successful debut European tour, there’s no denying that Sydney-based soul-blues outfit, The Widowbirds, have come quite a long way since their early days (just three years ago) as an acoustic duo.

“Man, that tour was just awesome,” frontman Simon Meli told TE.

“We left straight after New Years and played 24 shows over there – it was much better than we expected.

We definitely found our second home in Spain we had awesome shows over there.”

Touring the continent to promote their latest release, the swirling gospel soaked ‘Shenandoah’, Meli said the band was particularly surprised at the reaction they received on the tour given that they had absolutely no European distribution for the record.

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ewcastle muso Dave Owen has been plugging away at his craft around the traps for quite a few years now, making quite the name for himself largely for his warm tones, solid rhythms and tasteful guitar lines.

Aside from plugging away on the solo circuit, Owen has also been known to pop up with the equally popular double act, Aaron and Dave.

With tracks from the likes of Neil Young, Tom Petty, Crowded House, Green Day, Powderfinger, Pearl Jam and Bob Marley, a Dave Owen set reads like a who’s who of popular music and is eclectic enough to keep even the fussiest gig fancier satiated.

Catch Dave Owen when he plays at the Cricketers Arms Hotel on Saturday, March 23.

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intention of setting up distro and stuff for a return trip and we spent heaps of time doing radio and anything we could to get the word out, so it was really nice to see such a positive reaction.”

Produced by Noiseworks guitarist Steve Balbi, ‘Shenandoah’ is all about lapsteels, dobros, a gritty southern aesthetic and that ever-present and brilliantly mesmerising Hammond organ and boogie piano.

With influences coming from the likes of Otis Redding, Frankie Miller, The Band and Neil Young, the Widowbirds deliver a raw soulfulness without any hit of pretentiousness.

Meli said the band received an early boost while on tour with former Jam and Style Council frontman and young soul rebel Paul Weller with the King of the Mods joining the band onstage to wail on the Hammond.

“Man, that was totally unexpected,” Meli said.

“We didn’t have a Hammond player at the time and all of Paul’s stuff was set up behind us while we were playing and he just walks onstage, sits down at the Hammond and started wailing on it – the guy has such a great knowledge of soul that he just knew exactly where to...

It was an awesome experience.”

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Widowbirds were essentially a live band, putting everything they have into each show, and that punters need not expect a bunch of loiterers onstage.

“I’d say there aren’t a lot of bands that will give you a show like we do,” he said.

“We just love filling rooms with an awesome soul power – it’s more like going to church than going to a gig.”

Catch the Widowbirds when they play at The Wickham Park Hotel on Sunday, March 24.

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hen it comes to rock and roll and rockabilly royalty, they don’t come much more regal than Wanda Jackson. Widely regarded as the Queen of Rock and the First Lady of Rockabilly, Jackson, who has been playing ever since being placed on a bill with none other than Elvis Presley, will be in Newcastle this week as part of her Bluesfest sideshows.

Despite having a back catalogue heavy enough to kill several small horses (hey, she’s been releasing albums since 1958) Jackson said that the show would run the gamut of a career that encompassed country, rockabilly and gospel.

“People can definitely look forward to

hearing a lot of the old standards from the 1950s and 1960s – songs like ‘Let’s Have A Party’ – and I also plan to throw in some country and gospel,” Jackson told TE. “There will also be a few selections from my latest two albums – ‘The Party Aint Over’ and ‘Unfinished Business’ which I’m really looking forward to playing.”

For the most recent albums, Jackson enlisted the services of White Stripe Jack White and roots singer/songwriter and son of Steve Earle, Justin Townes Earle respectively to produce and she said she learnt quite a bit from the pair.

“In general, they were totally different to work with,” she said.

“Jack is kind of like a velvet-covered brick – he always gets his way but he was just so nice you just didn’t mind at all. He was so full of great arrangements and he was all about giving me a fresh

sound, whereas Justin really wanted to strip everything down back to the country roots – I learned a bunch from both of those guys.”

There was another artist who taught Jackson a thing or two, a little bit earlier in her career – a little upstart called Elvis Presley.

“He definitely influenced me but he influenced music, full stop, as he singlehandedly turned the music business inside out,” she said.

“Although it soon became evident to me, in those days, as Elvis pointed out, that it was the young people who were starting to buy the records and, because I was a teenager at the time, he urged me to get in on this whole rock and roll thing, although, at that time it wasn’t called rock and roll, it was just known as Elvis’ kind of music. He really showed

me and a lot of other people the way.”

In a case of things coming full circle, it seems that Jackson is now showing people, years her junior, the way with the likes of Adele singing the Queen of Rockabilly’s praises and inviting her to perform on tour.

“It really is a very good feeling when you start to see that your music does have an effect on people and I think I may’ve become a kind of role model for younger people in the business, just because I’ve been doing it for so long,” she said.

“But I really wouldn’t know how to do anything else – I’ve never made a penny from anything other than singing, not even from babysitting when I was a girl.”

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s one of the region’s most recognised and respected entertainers, Daniel Arvidson shines as a highly experienced performer.

His expanding commercial and original material sets exceptional standards, while his success as a musician is constantly increasing.

He is an award-winning artist, winning plaudits both for his original music and performance.

Arvidson is first choice for many major events and functions around the country and has also taken his magic around the world to places including Italy, New York and the Caribbean.

He has a massive repertoire, ranging from Coldplay, Bernard Fanning, Angus and Julia Stone, Bruno Mars, Jack Johnson and Jessie J to Frank Sinatra, Elvis, Jeff Buckley, Johnny Cash, Neil Young and Pearl Jam, plus more.

While possessing an exceptional ability to capture an audience, his endless repertoire allows him to adapt his show to suit the audience.

Be it sweet and smooth for those quieter moments, or powerful and gutsy when you’re ready to dance, Arvidson knows how to deliver a song.

Catch Daniel Arvidson when he plays at the Duke Of Wellington Hotel on Friday, March 22.

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ADAMSTOWN CLUB: Saturday, Loose Bazooka.

ANNA BAY TAVERN: Saturday, Kadence, ARGENTON HOTEL: Friday, Karaoke.

AVOCA BEACH BOWLING CLUB: Friday, Slam Tango; Saturday, Double Impact.

AVOCA BEACH HOTEL: Friday, Ondawon; Tuesday, Open Mic Night.

AUSTRALIA HOTEL, Cessnock: Saturday, The Piranha Brothers.

BAR 121: Friday, Dean Kyrwood; Saturday, Free Willy and the Grace Brothers.

BAR PETITE: Wednesday, Eeze G; Friday, Tony White; Saturday, Dean Kyrwood; Sunday, Little Black Book.

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

BELMONT 16s: Wednesday, Norm Bakker Elvis Tribute; Friday, Deviation; Saturday, Talk Of The Town; Sunday, Stephen Cheney.

BELMONT BOWLING CLUB: Friday, Trevor Mac; Sunday, Tim Pringle.

BELMONT HOTEL: Friday, Flash Duo. BELMORE HOTEL: Friday, Dr Zoom Duo; Saturday, 24 Hours.

BERESFIELD BOWLING CLUB: Friday, Ben Crawford Duo; Saturday, Sahara.

BLACKBUTT HOTEL: Friday, Grand Theft Audio; Saturday, Janey’s Alibi.

BRADFORD HOTEL: Saturday, Rip It Up; Sunday,. Kristen Lane Band.

BREAKERS COUNTRY CLUB: Friday, Tim Smith; Saturday, Kym Campbell; Sunday, They Call Me Bruce.

BUDGEWOI SOCCER CLUB: Saturday, Scott Donaldson; Sunday, Antione.

CAMBRIDGE HOTEL: Friday, Sonic Animation; Saturday, Pete Murray.

CANTON BEACH SPORTS CLUB: Friday, Brassick.

CARDIFF PANTHERS: Saturday, Get Soaked.

CARDIFF RSL CLUB: Friday, The Core; Saturday, Overtone; Sunday, Ian Papworth.

CATHO PUB: Sunday, Adam Eckersley Band.

CAVES BEACHSIDE HOTEL: Friday, Fool On a Stool; Saturday, The Party.

CENTRAL HOTEL, Stroud: Saturday, Prime Suspex.

CESSNOCK SUPPORTERS: Friday, Gen R 8; Saturday, Solid Gold Party Night with

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CLARENDON HOTEL: Friday, Dave Owen; Saturday, Kim. CLUB AZZURRI: Sundays, Latinova.

COLLIERY INN: Friday, Karaoke; Saturday, Terry Barker.

CRICKETERS ARMS: Thursday, Kylie Jane; Friday, ME; Saturday, Dave Owen.

CRITERION HOTEL, Weston: Saturday, Skyepoint; Sunday, Adam and the Talents.

DAVISTOWN RSL: Saturday, Jim Gannon.

DENMAN HOTEL: Sunday, Just Jace.

DIGGERS AT THE ENTRANCE: Friday, Chris Byrne; Saturday, Slam Tango.

DUKE OF WELLINGTON: Friday, Daniel Arvidson; Saturday, Dr Zoom Duo; Sunday, Dave Live.

DUNGOG MEMORIAL RSL: Friday, Sahara.

EAST CESSNOCK BOWLING CLUB: Thursday, Talk Of The Town.

EAST MAITLAND BOWLING CLUB: Friday, Loose Bazooka; Saturday, Code Red; Sunday, Matt McLaren.

EASTS LEISURE AND GOLF: Saturday, Karaoke EDGEWORTH BOWLING CLUB: Friday, Idol Motion.

EDGEWORTH TAVERN: Friday, Bits and Pieces; Saturday, Leadbellies ENTRANCE BOWLING CLUB: Friday, Jukebox; Saturday, Blue Suede Rockers.

ENTRANCE LEAGUES CLUB: Friday, Tim Pringle; Saturday, KDL. EXCHANGE HOTEL: Friday, Misbehave; Saturday, Hornet.

FAMILY HOTEL, Maitland: Friday, Lee Rolfe.

FIRESTATION HOTEL: Friday, Redline.

FIVE ISLANDS REC CLUB, Speers Point: Friday, At The Hop; Sunday, Bo Jenkins.

GATESHEAD TAVERN: Thursday, Pappy, Baz and Raschke.

GEORGE TAVERN: Friday, Matt McLaren.

GRAND HOTEL: Tuesday, Elana Stone Band.

GREAT NORTHERN: Wednesday, The Cavalcade, Faraway Stables, Geography of Mars; Thursday, Sleep Parade, Wax Lyrical; Friday, Stormcashers, Samuel Cole and the Mornings, Warchief; Saturday, Pigeon, Holly Who, Fox Control, Hearts; Tuesday, Play For A Pint, Sing For Your Supper.

GUNYAH HOTEL: Friday, The Remedy; Saturday, Mick Jones; Sunday, Granite

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GWANDALAN BOWLING CLUB: Friday, Talk Of The Town; Saturday, Tri-Tone.

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

HAMILTON STATION HOTEL: Wednesday, Dave The Band; Thursday, Madhouse DJs; Friday, Heart Agency; Saturday, Hip Hip; Sunday, The Sufferjets.

HARRIGANS IRISH PUB, Pokolbin: Friday, Gen X. HOTEL DELANY: Wednesday, DJ Patsan; Friday, Timmy Coffey, Jay Chase, The Capulets; Saturday, Twinsanity Duo. HOTEL JESMOND: Friday, OMG Duo. HOTEL PREMIER: Saturday, Tony White, James Paul; Sunday, Jungle Kings.

JUNCTION HOTEL: Friday, Bath Gleeson; Saturday, Gian.

KENT HOTEL: Friday, End Of Days; Saturday, The Core; Sunday, Dai Pritchard.

KING STREET HOTEL: Friday, Raye Antonelli, John Glover, James Frew; Sunday, Sunday Fundaze.

KINCUMBER HOTEL: Friday, Aleyce Simmonds; Sunday, John Larder.

KURRI BOWLING CLUB: Friday, Rok Candy, Blue Suede Rockers; Saturday, The Shakers.

LAKE MACQUARIE TAVERN: Friday, Paul Storey.

LAKE MACQUARIE YACHT CLUB: Sunday, Rafael.

LAKESIDE VILLAGE TAVERN: Friday, Karaoke.

LASS O’GOWRIE HOTEL:.Wednesday, Bigger Cages, The Adam Miller Band, Riley and Donna; Friday, The Double Shadows, The Letter Tellers; Saturday, Lander Configurations, Solkyri, The Super Super; Sunday, Gambirra LIZOTTE’S KINCUMBER: Wednesday, Kieran Kane, David Francey, Lucas Kane; Thursday, Duane Marnell, Chris Surgey, Daxton Monoghan, Everything After; Friday, Seth Lakeman, Carus Thompson; Saturday, Mary Coughlan; Sunday, Lloyd Spiegel; Anthony Snape, LIZOTTE’S NEWCASTLE: Wednesday, Kieran Fang, Crazy Old Maurice; Rhys Zacher, Ben and The Sea; Thursday, The McMenamins; Friday, Grace Knight; Saturday, Seth Lakeman, Carus Thompson; Sunday, Mary Coughlan; Monday, Wanda

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SHAFT TAVERN: Friday, Little Black Book.

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

SHOAL BAY RESORT: Friday, Dan Beazley, Granite Revolution, Kazzi Waters; Saturday, 2 Shots, Ryan Daley, Tiali; Sunday, Cash and Co, Kim. SHORTLAND HOTEL: Friday, Phil McKnight.

SINGLETON DIGGERS, Alroy Park: Friday, Lennie Live.

SINGLETON DIGGERS, York Street: Saturday, Michael Bryers.

SOLDIERS POINT BOWLING CLUB: Friday, Rob Wilson; Saturday, Deviation.

STOCKTON BOWLING CLUB: Friday, Karen Soper; Saturday, DJ Symon; Sunday, Greg Bryce.

STOCKTON RSL: Saturday, At The Hop. SUNNHYSIDE TAVERN: Friday, Emily Rose Sorenson; Saturday, Beth Gleeson.

SWANSEA HOTEL: Thursday, Howard Shearman; Friday, Zane Penn Duo; Saturday, Phonic Duo; Sunday, Phil McKnight.

SWANSEA RSL CLUB: Saturday, Darrel and Scott.

SWANSEA WORKERS CLUB: Saturday, Be Bop A Lula.

SYDNEY JUNCTION HOTEL: Friday/Saturday, DJs. TALL TIMBERS HOTEL: Friday, Kieran Glasgow.

TELARAH BOWLING CLUB: Friday, Karaoake; Saturday, Free Juke Box. TILLIGERRY RSL CLUB: Friday, Plastic Spurs; Saturday, Dave Feint.

TORONTO HOTEL: Sunday, Gian.

TORONTO DIGGERS: Friday, Cover 2 Cover.

TORONTO GOLF CLUB: Sunday, Khy McLennan.

TORONTO WORKERS CLUB: Friday, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot; Saturday, Hummdingers.

TORONTO YACHT CLUB: Friday, Wellsy.

TOWN HALL HOTEL, Waratah: Sunday, Dan Beazley.

VUES ON THE BAY: Saturday, Just Jace.

WALLARAH BAY REC CLUB: Friday, Rebel Rousers; Saturday, Spectacular Feets.

WALLSEND DIGGERS CLUB: Friday, The Cruisers; Saturday, Rock Factor.

WANGI DISTRICT WORKERS CLUB: Friday, Karaoke; Saturday, Russell Hull.

WANGI HOTEL: Sunday, Andrew G. WANGI RSL: Friday, Red Sweat.

WARNERS AT THE BAY: Friday, Moonlight Drive; Saturday, Incognito.

WARNERS BAY HOTEL: Thursday, Misbehave; Friday, DJs; Saturday, White Room.

WARNERS BAY PODIUM: Friday, Sundays Record.

WARNERS BAY SPORTS CLUB: Friday, Karaoke.

WESTON WORKERS CLUB: Friday, Solid Gold Party Night; Saturday, Hank’s Jalopy Demons; Sunday, Wes and the Sonic Aces.

WESTS NEW LAMBTON PIANO LOUNGE: Wednesday, Peter Wall; Thursday, Angamus; Friday, Warren Hunter; Saturday, Colin Stein; Monday, Chris Hanley; Tuesday, Warren Hunter.

WESTS NEW LAMBTON MARBLE BAR: Friday, Jerome; Saturday, Gen R 8.

WEST WALLSEND WORKERS CLUB: Friday, Pistol Pete.

WICKHAM PARK HOTEL: Wednesday, Flash Jam; Thursday, Lloyd Spiegel; Friday, The Milestones; Saturday, Mick and Josh, Floyd Vincent and the Childbrides; Sunday, Carrot, The Widowbirds.

WINDALE-GATESHEAD BOWLING CLUB: Friday, Vegas.

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hen it comes to enthusiastic young musicians doing their thing around the traps, they don’t come much more so than Central Coast-based singer/guitarist, Howard Shearman.

In the short time Shearman has been plying his musical trade, he has recorded two EPs and shared stages with a number of Aussie music luminaries such as Jon Stevens (Noiseworks), James Reyne (Australian Crawl) and Rai Thistlewayte (Thirsty Merc), to name a few.

After clocking up gigs in more than 100 different venues, there’s no doubt that Shearman has developed the chops to entertain any audience. Also, with a covers set that reads like a who’s who of popular music, this guy could well be described as a human jukebox.

Catch Howard Shearman when he plays at the Swansea Hotel on Thursday, March 21.

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f ever there was an instrument that was denied its dues, it would be the ukulele. This little, unassuming instrument has largely been relegated to the realm of the novel or kitsch in popular music, thanks to the likes of Tiny Tim. However, the ‘little instrument that could’ has undergone a bit of a resurgence in recent years, with community ukulele groups popping up all over the shop and the likes of Eddie Vedder realising the instrument’s potential.

However, there is one man whose passion for and ability on the ukulele is dragging the instrument out of the novelty song doldrums and making people finally sit up and take the ukulele seriously, and that man is Hawaiian virtuoso Jake Shimabakuro.

In the country for the Byron Bay Bluesfest, Shimabakuro, who has been described as redefining the instrument and has drawn comparisons to the likes of Jimi Hendrix and Miles Davis, will also be stopping by Lizotte’s later this month in what promises to be a jaw dropping display of talent.

Shimabakuro said he couldn’t wait to get back to Australia as he created quite the buzz during his last Bluesfest trip in 2008.

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a very similar laid-back island lifestyle that I am so familiar with, coming from Hawaii. I can’t wait to get back.”

While Shimabakuro has been quite well-known (with those in the know) in his native Hawaii since releasing his debut album, ‘Sunday Morning’ in 2002, after some healthy YouTube traffic (just check out the video for his rendition of the George Harrison/ Beatles classic ‘While My Guitar Gently Weeps’) Shimabakuro hit the stratosphere with his ninth album, ‘Peace, Love, Ukulele’ taking out the number one spot on the Billboard charts and causing Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder to proclaim that he is “taking the instrument to a place that I can’t see anybody else catching up with him”.

High praise, indeed.

However, it seems Shimabakuro has taken his unassuming instrument to yet another level with his latest album, ‘Grand Ukuleles’. Not only did he manage to enlist the help of production guru Alan Parsons – the man behind the desks during Pink Floyd’s ‘Dark

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“Working with Alan was just phenomenal,” he said.

“He’s just got so many brilliant ideas for arrangements and basically, the way he arranged the mics in the studio, it was the first time that I felt the mics capturing what I hear when I play.

“Also, it was the first time Alan had ever recorded a ukulele, if you can believe that, so it was a bit of a learning curve for him as well.”

Shimabakuro, who was given his first ukulele at age four, said he thought the reason the ukulele was becoming popular was because of the democratic nature of the instrument.

“It’s a really social instrument and I think that it’s great because you don’t really have to be a musician to play the thing. There’s no egos with the ukulele.”

If you’re up for some jaw dropping skill, then catch Jake Shimabakuro when he plays at Lizotte’s, Lambton on Sunday, March 31.

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here is no denying that there just aren’t enough killer sax lines in popular music today. Unfortunately, the saxophone has been condemned to be a staple of adult contemporary and 1980s cheese from the likes of Billy Joel.

Thankfully, there is one band, Pigeon, who is redressing this balance – juxtaposing some truly smooth sax lines with the heady sounds of dance-pop with all of the epic sing-a-longs and undeniably catchy beats that come along with it.

After releasing their debut EP, ‘Parallels’ in 2011, the band are touring hot on the heels of their latest release – ‘Fortunes’, featuring the larger-than-life single ‘Oh Hebe’ and will be bringing their “funfilled electro sax party jams” to the Great Northern this week.

“We really like playing Newcastle – it’s one of our favourite places to play because we seem to have a pretty good fan-base there so we’re always keen to get back when we can,” sax player Luke Cuerel told TE. Cuerel said the latest album, which is an impressive amalgam of such disparate genres as jazz, house, indie, pop and electronica, was a much more focused album and was representative of a band that had finally found their sound – not a bad effort for a band that’s only been together for a

little over two years.

“I’d say that Parallels was quite a scattered EP,” he said.

“While we’re all really proud of it, it was more of an experiment in what we could do and it was a very fun exercise.

“I’d say we were much more focused on ‘Fortunes’ and we spent a lot more time honing our sound for the EP.” Cuerel added that the amount of miles the band had clocked up recently (2012 saw the band share stages with the likes of Van She and Tijuana Cartel as well as hit a fair few festival stages) also played a large part in this more focused approach on the new EP. “Parallels was a complete studio project, because we hadn’t really done any touring before it came out,” he said.

“While the songwriting does always start for us in the studio, I think the amount of shows we’ve played and the amount of time we’ve spent together on the road has made us more intuitive musicians.”

Just know that if you’re going to check out a Pigeon show, don’t expect any shoegazing or super seriousness.

“It’s all about fun for us,” Cuerel said.

“We just want everybody to have a sick time and go away and tell their friends what a great time a Pigeon show is.”

Catch Pigeon when they play at the Great Northern Hotel on Saturday, March 23.

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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, Hammond-soaked psych blues to the world with Australia being next in their sights.

The trio in question, DeWolff, took their name from Harvey Keitelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mr Wolfe character in â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Pulp Fictionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and, like their namesake, this is a band that likes to solve problems â&#x20AC;&#x201C; although for DeWolff, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Rolling Stoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to declare that DeWolff are Europeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;must see live bandâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a nice piece of hyperbole that Newcastle audiences will get to experience when the band plays at Newcastle Leagues Club this week.

The band are currently riding high

on the crest of a pretty impressive wave with their latest and fourth album â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;DeWolff IVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Strange Fruits and Undiscovered Plantsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Orchards/ Lupineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Letter God â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A Few Words on Psychedelicsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, frontman van de Pol said the band had really stepped up the psychedelic space-rock miasma on â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;DeWolff IVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; with the 20-minute swirling opus, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;A Mind Slipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

Catch De Wolfe when they play at the Newcastle Leagues Club on Wednesday, March 27 alongside Newcastleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own sonic gymnast Fox Control.

TE is giving you the chance to win a double pass to see these psychedelic champs in action. To enter, email your name and contact details to editorial@newcastlepost.com.au with â&#x20AC;&#x153;DeWolffâ&#x20AC;? in the subject line by no later than 5pm on Tuesday, March 26.

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ereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one that you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to miss. Jello Biafra, the infamous former frontman and chief-agitator for legendary U.S. punks Dead Kennedys, will be coming to Newcastle with his latest outfit The Guantanamo School Of Medicine featuring former Rollins and Ween bassist Andrew Weiss, drummer Paul Della Pelle from Helios Creed and Nik Turnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Space Ritual fame and the twin guitar attack of Ralph Spight from Victims Family and Kimo Ball, for his first live performance in Newcastle since the now legendary Dead Kennedyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s show at the Bel Air in 1983.

Formed in 2009 after Biafra was inspired by The Stooges performance at Iggyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 60th birthday and a rare stateside visit from Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own Radio Birdman, Jello and Guantanamo quickly recorded an album, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Audacity Of Hypeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; released to immense anticipation via Biafraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Alternative Tentacles label.

Fans were not disappointed with the album retaining much of the spymusic-on-meth chaos of the Dead

Kennedys while adding a healthy dose of Detroit style proto-punk mixed with layer upon layer of sonic guitar noise.

EPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in 2011 and 2012 followed before the release this year of a second album, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;White People and the Damage Doneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, Biafraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first concept album since the Dead Kennedys seminal â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Frankenchristâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; album in 1985.

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fter a triumphant return to festival stages at last year’s Homebake, and with a brilliant comeback album in ‘Once More From The Bottom’, pioneering electronica duo (Rupert Keiller and Adrian Cartwright) Sonic Animation are about to embark on an east coast tour that will bring them to Newcastle this weekend.

“We’re both absolutely excited about getting back on the road,” Rupert Keiller told TE. “We did Homebake last year and it just felt really comfortable being on stage again. We weren’t really sure what to expect at first, because we had been away for so long. We had an arvo slot and it turned out to be really good.

There were heaps of old fans there but also plenty of new people who were curious as to what Sonic Animation is all about.”

The fruits of their Homebake performance can be seen in the video for the first single off ‘Once More From The Bottom’, the buoyant yet bitingly cynical house track, ‘I Will Be Twisted’.

The duo asked fans to upload footage from smart phones and cameras and the contributions were edited to form the video.

Sonic Animation first caught the national consciousness in 1999 with the pulsing paean to alienation ‘Love Lies Bleeding’ before following it up with

the brilliantly tongue-twisting track ‘Theophilus Thistler’. Both singles were featured on Sonic Animation’s expansive debut double album, ‘Orchid For The Afterworld’, that went gold and launched an eleven-year career that spawned five albums, two Australian Dance Music awards (best live act and best video) and two ARIA nominations and placed them, quite rightly, at the top of the Australian dance music tree.

The duo went their separate ways after their 2006 album ‘Defective Perspective’ and Keiller, who picked up stumps and relocated to Canada after the break, said it was a lack of motivation that played a large part in Sonic Animation’s inactivity in the ensuing years.

“It really was a lack of motivation and I got to the point where I really didn’t want to start something because I knew I wasn’t going to finish it,” he explained.

“But, I guess I figured out how to get out of that rut and then Adrian and I started kicking around the idea of doing a reunion and playing some festivals, if they’d have us.”

Aside from their pioneering synergy of myriad genres (hip-hop, dub, trance, house, ambient et al) and a legendary live show, part of Sonic Animation’s success, according to Keiller, was the duo’s two furry mascots, Theophilus

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“The fact is they were pretty key in our success and the fans will definitely be expecting to see them jumping around behind us so, yeah, they’ll definitely be there.”

Catch Sonic Animation when they play at the Cambridge Hotel on Friday, March 22.

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Thistler and Robert Rollie – the two jovial “technotubbies” that were a staple in Sonic Animation’s film clips (including the hilarious clip for ‘Theophilus Thistler’) and live shows.

Keiller insisted that the pair would definitely get an airing on the upcoming tour after earlier plans to put them out to pasture were scrapped.

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Apart from the array of overseas artists, there was a large Aussie

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the “we don’t need no education” line from a piano and a rousing rendition of The Who’s ‘The Seeker’.

The rest of the set read like a Gunners greatest hits album with ‘Night Train’, ‘November Rain’, ‘You Could Be Mine’, ‘Don’t Cry’ and ‘Knockin On Heaven’s Door’. Choosing to close the show with an encore of ‘Patience’ and ‘Paradise City’ was inspired.

Sure it was big, brash, bold and explosive, but that’s exactly what we’ve come to expect from the likes of Guns N Roses – egos, showmanship, explosions and one hell of a brilliant rock and roll show.

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Meat and potatoes rockers Rose Tattoo opened up proceedings and really got things going with a set chock a block full of such dirty blues rock classics as ‘Bad Boy For Love’, ‘Rock and Roll Outlaw’ and ‘We Can’t Be Beaten’.

Angry and the boys ripped through the high-octane set in a way that many bands their junior could never hope to achieve. While they have threatened, in recent years, to scale things back, the night’s set proved that there is still plenty of life left in Rose Tattoo yet.

Hirsute rockers (except for the drummer Frank Beard, who ironically, is the only one without facial adornment) ZZ Top were up next and, as I have never been the biggest fan of their simplistic blues, I found this set a little repetitive. That said, these guys are consummate professionals and put on the kind of highly polished show that you would expect from a band that had been playing together for more than 40 years. Most of the major ZZ Top food groups were represented – ‘Legs’,

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‘Sharp Dressed Man’ and ‘La Grange’ – easily the best song about a Texas brothel. That said, if you were a fan of the band you would have been in hog heaven. Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill’s stage presence oozed a laidback Texas cool that may’ve been a little at odds with the rock and roll exuberance that was to follow.

Much had been said in the lead-up to this show about whether Guns N Roses, without the likes of Slash, Duff, Izzy et al could bring it, and the answer is an unequivocal yes. They brought it big time – complete with all of the bells and whistles, pyrotechnics and rock and roll swagger you’d expect from a Guns N Roses show.

Opening with the title track off the latest album ‘Chinese Democracy’, Axl and co wasted no time with making their intentions to blow the doors off the Entertainment Centre felt, following up the lesser-known opener with two thunderous run-throughs of the ‘Appetite For Destruction’ classics ‘Welcome To The Jungle’ and ‘Mr Brownstone’.

However, from where I was sitting at least, the vocals sat a bit too far back in the mix, but as the fourth song, ‘Estranged’ from the ‘Use Your Illusion II’ album kicked in, Axl’s signature wail began to resonate throughout the Ent Cent and refused to give up for the remainder of the set.

Now a seven piece (DJ Ashba, Bumblefoot and Richard Fortus on guitars – yes three guitars – Dizzy Reed and Chris Pitman on keys, Tommy Stinson on bass and Frank Ferrer on drums) the band proved a force to be reckoned with. While the inclusion of three guitarists may be a little bit of overkill, Guns N Roses, the kings of early 90s rock excess, were never known for their subtlety.

In another nod to the overt rock pomp and circumstance that surrounded stadium shows in the 80s and early 90s, all three guitarists and ‘Illusion’-era ivory tickler Reed were given their own

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The property has a double garage, and workshop area and there is also an entertainment area off the garage.

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View By appointment Agent Andrew McGrath 0428 406 442

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• Ensuite & walk-in to main bedroom • Living & dining w/ floating floors • Open kitchen & family

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

3 2+ 2+ Price $458,000 R H Blacksmiths Swansea 4971 5071 Beachside lifestyle View By appointment Agent Andrew McGrath 0428 406 442

• Big level block over 900m2 • Wide frontage • Immaculate • Main residence – 2 bedrooms + 2 sunrooms

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

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Caves Beach $378,000 3 bed, 1 bath, 1 car, level block

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View By appointment Agent Andrew McGrath 0428 406 442

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

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

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• Just two streets from shops • Immaculate presentation • Large living area, north facing courtyard • Two good size bedrooms with built View By appointment

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The property also has an easy-care yard and a double carport.

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

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The property has a large backyard and a shaded pergola area.

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benchtops and a new oven. The property has a covered entertainment area that overlooks an in-ground saltwater pool, established gardens, a hen house and fruit trees. For more information, phone PRD Nationwide Hunter Valley on 4934 2000 or listing agent Rhonda Nyquist on 0419 341 999. Inspect: By appointment.

solution to housing affordability may rest with the humble home extension, age-old granny flat, or dual occupancy. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just a matter of which will best suit each home ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s individual circumstances.

A combination of increasing demand, the ongoing shortage of supply, an ageing population and a slow but gradually improving property market is forcing many home owners to consider any option that provides flexible working solutions to house their families.

The best of these is granny flats. You can extend or subdivide, depending on the problem needing to be addressed.

Granny flats are ideal for those needing a space of their own, like elderly parents or Gen Y children who are still at home.

If rented out, they can also represent a great source of additional income in these challenging economic times.

Plus, if the granny flat provides extra space, greater flexibility and more living areas to a dwelling, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s likely to add appeal and value in most markets, just as an extension will.

But to assure added value, any extension or granny flat should be designed in keeping with the home.

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maximising the fi nancial potential of a home, which is often overlooked, but may prove especially beneficial for asset rich, but cash poor landowners.

Dual living, or dual occupancy through subdividing the existing dwelling or land, offers a host of advantages not afforded through an extension or granny flat.

However, this option needs to take into account a number of additional considerations.

It means going through the planning application process and is more expensive, but the end result is a separately titled, saleable asset.

Whichever option is chosen, homeowners should seek the advice of an accredited builder, or local council, before proceeding.

Regulations regarding construction and occupancy vary in each State and from council to council.

Authorities are able to advise on the various aspects and rules that apply to the size and positioning of the building on the land, as well as title registrations and rates payments.

Advice should also be sought from a fi nancial advisor for tax implications of building and real estate agents for advice on renting a second dwelling as well as any value it may add to the overall property.

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This home consists of tri-level living which includes open plan lounge, dining & kitchen leading to entertaining deck plus 5 bedroom, huge main w/ walk-in robe & ensuite plus lounge & kitchenette.

Suitable for granny flat or parents retreat plus second bedroom with ensuite others with built-in.

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he Toronto Workers quartet of Col Linton, David Wayland, David Collins and Kim Jaques are the new District Fours champions following their 23/14 fi nal victory over Paul Robertson, Tim Laughlin, Jeff Bush and Ross Ball (Alder Park).

Ball’s team lead 6/2 after 4 ends, but then lost the next 5 ends to trail 13/6 after 9 ends. They fought back to trail only 13/10 after 12 ends, before Jaques team took control scoring 9 shots on the next 4 ends to establish a match winning 22/10 advantage.

Swansea Workers’ Corey Reid claimed the District Junior Singles Championship with a hard fought 31/27 win over Jack McKew (Redhead).

Reid recovered from a 9/0 deficit after 5 ends and 26/22 deficit after 21 ends to score 2 shots on the 32nd end to clinch the title.

The composite side of Nick Evans (Water Board),

Jamie Dow (Redhead), Corey Reid and Ricky Lewis (Boolaroo) lead all the way in the fi nal of the District Junior Fours Championship, recording a convincing 37/8 win over Ryan Timms, Zac Crockford, Jack McKew & Tom Crockford (Toronto Workers).

Defending No.1 Grade Newcastle District Pennant titleholders, Raymond Terrace No.1, displayed its strength last Saturday defeating Toronto Workers 63/49 winning on two of the three rinks. Lennon Scott downed Kim Jaques 20/14 and Jason Stokes beat Jason Snowden 26/17. The newly promoted Swansea Workers maintained its unbeaten record with a hard fought 65/58 victory over Cardiff. All three rinks were close with John Krstinovski edging out Max Dettelbacher 21/20, Troy Mason accounting for Greg Appleby 21/18 and Barry Aubin beating Damian Robb 23/20.

Riding the wave Surf Lifesaving Club celebrates its success

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undreds of kids from around NSW braved difficult conditions at Umina and Terrigal Beaches for the NSW State Surf Lifesaving Championships earlier this month, with Swansea-Belmont SLSC fi nishing best of all local teams, in third place overall.

Nipper club President, Aaron Morris, contributed the results to the “comprehensive free training program that caters for all skill levels.” “[The program] has seen many kids improve their own performances and there were a lot of personal bests being achieved over the The successful team from Swansea-Belmont Surf Lifesaving Club weekend that did not medal, which is positive for the club’s future and was talked about event on our club’s The coaching team behind the celebrated by the kids, too”. calendar, the kids look forward to recent success consists of longOne parent described the team’s it almost as much as the parents,” term Swansea-Belmont members result as a “terrific achievement” Morris explained.

Nat McGregor, Matt Rees, Tim for the kids and coaches who “We are proud of our club and Allen, Ian ‘Fish’ Pattie. trained throughout Spring and the way that the kids socialise For more information about Summer. regardless of age or ability. It’s a Swansea-Belmont SLSC, visit “Our annual Nipper camp in the really positive environment for www.swanseabelmontnippers.

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Leaving it up to fate Jets must wait for other results to see if they have a finals berth STEPHEN BISSET

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he fi nals hopes of the Newcastle Jets are now in the hands of the gods after they played out a 1-1 draw with Adelaide United at Hindmarsh Stadium on Friday night.

While the result has kept Newcastle in the top six for the time being, the Jets must now must rely on the next week’s round 26 matches, the results of which will determine their chances of a fi nals spot.

The Jets wasted no time on Friday in their quest for the three points, going on the attack right from the opening whistle. They almost went ahead, after just 30 seconds of play, after a Jets corner found its way to Ruben Zadkovich at the top of the box. Zadkovich hit a ferocious fi rst-time volley that forced a cat-like reflex save from Reds keeper, Eugene Galekovik.

The Jets looked to have nabbed the go-ahead goal in the ensuing corner after Connor Chapman netted an open header inside the six-yard box.

The goal wasn’t to be as the referee ruled that Adam Taggart had fouled

Galekovic in the lead-up.

The Jets found the back of the net again on the two-minute mark after a Dominik Ritter lob was found by Taggart who neatly chipped past the on-rushing keeper. Frustratingly, the linesman controversially judged Taggart to have started his run from an offside position.

Next it was the Reds turn, albeit against the run of play, to try their luck on goal. In the 19th minute, Dario Vidosic found space behind the Jets defence before chipping the ball over Ritter’s head and sending a powerful volley goalward that elicited a brilliant reflex save from Mark Birighitti.

After dominating much of the fi rst half, the Jets fi nally went ahead just before half time after Newcastle were awarded an indirect freekick alongside the penalty spot after Galekovic was penalised for handling a throw-in.

Craig Goodwin stepped up against Adelaide’s 11-man wall and, after a touch from Mark Jesic, sent a powerful low drive toward the bottom corner that connected with a waiting Mark Bridges, who deflected the ball past Galekovik and into the net.

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The Jets will learn whether they will play in the finals after the next round results (pictured: Zenon Caravella)

Adelaide found themselves back on terms after just four minutes thanks to Marcelo Carrusca, who took the ball from midfield to the edge of the box and with plenty of time, placed his shot into the bottom corner.

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Herle will prove to be a tough opponent for Snowden with a record of 14 bouts and ten wins, although Snowden will be looking to continue his 5-bout unbeaten run of late.

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