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nzac Day marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War and this issue we are featuring our most commemorative day of the year. Last year I had the opportunity to visit Gallipoli while travelling through Turkey. It was a moving experience to visit Brighton Beach and experience the Anzac Walk that has been designed for the Australian visitor.

The walk allows us to explore the main area the ‘Anzacs’ and others, held on Gallipoli from 25 April to 20 December 1915.

One of the most moving elements of the visit, along with Lone Pine Cemetery, was the Turkish memorial. On it are words sent in 1934 by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, President of Turkey, to an official Australian, New Zealand and British party visiting Anzac Cove (featured on the cover), it reads: “Those heroes that shed their blood, and lost their lives ...

You are now lying in the soil of a friendly country.

Therefore, rest in peace.

There is no difference between the Johnnies And the Mehmets to us where they lie side by side, Here in this country of ours.

You, the mothers, who sent their sons from far away countries ...

Wipe away your tears.

Your sons are now lying in our bosom and are in peace.”

View the ANZAC feature on page 10.

Good reading.

Jess Greig-Canty Managing Editor

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fun projects to keep the kids happy Getting the kids involved in some fun craft or simple D.I.Y. is a great way to keep them entertained for hours. Here are a few quick and easy ideas to drag them away from the TV for some quality time over the holidays.

STAR TORCH You can make bedtime lots of fun for the kids with this D.I.Y. star torch.

What you’ll need: Pencil Sheet of thin cardboard Cutting knife Sticky Tape Large LED torch How to make it: Trace an outline of your torch head onto the cardboard and cut it out in a circle.

Draw stars and moon shapes on the cardboard circle, then carefully cut out the shapes. Place the cardboard circle over the torch lens and tape it down.

Then just turn it on and watch the stars shine on the wall.

Pencil and ruler Cutting knife, scissors (or jigsaw) Craft paint or spray paint Glitter, trinkets and buttons Craft glue How to make it: Start by laying out plenty of newspaper over your work area to keep it clean.

Use the ruler to draw each letter of your name onto the cardboard and cut them out. (For a more solid letter, you can cut out the letters out of MDF with a jigsaw. Or simply pick up some craft letters at your local Bunnings.) Next the kids can get creative and decorate the letters with coloured paints or gluing on glitter and buttons. Wait for the paint to dry and hang them up.

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A classic craft project that the kids will love making. Start by adding your base colour, then paint eyes, mouth, glue on hair and anything else you like.

What you’ll need: A bag of pebbles or smooth stones (Not too small.)

Bright coloured craft paints Ball of wool or cotton for hair Craft glue

COLOURFUL NAME SIGNS A fun decorative project for kids of all ages to enjoy and hang their name up in their room.

What you’ll need: Newspaper A sheet of cardboard (or MDF)

You can help the kids make a pretty poster, using plants and flowers from the garden.

What you’ll need: Newspapers Flowers and leaves Sturdy board or worktable (for hammering) Watercolour paper Paper towels Rubber mallet or hammer How to make it: Cover your worktable in newspaper.

Place your sheet of watercolour paper on top. Get the kids to collect some flowers and leaves from the garden and arrange them onto the watercolour paper. Cover your design up with a

paper towel, then gently hammer so the flower makes an impression into the watercolour paper. Next, carefully peel off the paper towel and flowers, and a lovely imprint should be left on the watercolour paper.

SUMMER SCRAPBOOK The kids can have fun decorating a summer scrapbook cover with a sandpaper sandcastle design.

What you’ll need: Pencil Coarse sandpaper Scissors Glue Wrapping paper Toothpick Tape Card stock Pencil Scrapbook Double-sided tape How to make it: Cut out your wrapping paper and glue it to the scrapbook cover.

Draw your own sandcastle elements, trace the shapes onto the smooth side of your sandpaper and cut them out.

Make a flag for the top of your castle.

Stick a toothpick behind the top of your castle and cut out a flag from card stock and glue it on. With the double-sided tape, stick the pieces of the sandpaper castle to the front of the scrapbook. Then add in all your favourite drawings, photos, and memories from summer!

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ne of Australia’s most important national rememberance days, ANZAC Day, falls on 25th April and marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought

by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War. Australia had only been a Federal Commonwealth for 13 years, when war broke out in 1914. The new national government was eager to establish its reputation among the nations of the world. In 1915, Australian and New Zealand soldiers formed part of the allied expedition that set out to capture the Gallipoli Peninsula.

The Australian and New Zealand forces landed in Gallipoli on 25th April, meeting fierce resistance from the Ottoman Turkish defenders. What they

had planned to be bold strike to knock Turkey out of the war, quickly became a stalemate, and the campaign dragged on for eight months.

At the end of 1915, the allied forces were evacuated, after both sides had suffered heavy casualties and endured great hardships. Over 8,000 Australian soldiers had been killed. News of the landing on Gallipoli had a profound impact on Australians at home, and April 25 soon became the day on which Australians remembered the sacrifice made by those who died in the war.

ANZAC Day commemorative ceremonies observe a one or two minute silence, acting as a sign of respect and time for reflection.

Flowers have traditionally been laid on graves and memorials in memory of

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the deceased. Rosemary, symbolising remembrance, is popular on ANZAC day. Laurel is also a commemorative symbol; woven into a wreath, it was used by the ancient Romans to crown victors and the brave as a mark of honour.

In recent years, the poppy, strongly associated with Remembrance Day (11 November), has also become popular in wreaths on ANZAC Day. ANZAC Day commemoration includes a recitation of the Ode, the fourth stanza of the poem ‘For the fallen’ by Laurence Binyon.

The Last Post is the bugle call that signifies the end of the day’s activities in military tradition, and it is also sounded on ANZAC Day to to indicate the soldier has gone to his final rest.

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gallipoli 2015 The largest Anzac Day commemoration outside of Australia, is held at Gallipoli. Each year Australia and New Zealand conduct three commemorative services at Gallipoli: a joint Dawn Service at the Anzac Commemorative Site, followed by an Australian Memorial Service at Lone Pine, and a New Zealand Memorial Service at Chunuk Bair.

On 6 August 2015, to mark the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Lone Pine, the Turkish Government has agreed to the Australian Government’s request for a special commemorative service.

Lone Pine is an important site for a 100th anniversary service, commemorating the contribution of more than 50,000 Australians who served at Gallipoli during the eight-month campaign and the 8,700 who died.

The battle at Lone Pine saw some of the most fierce fighting of the Gallipoli

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campaign. Over four days, Australia suffered more than 2,000 casualties. Seven Australians were awarded the Victoria Cross for their bravery at Lone Pine. This will be a significant commemorative event and provides Australians with an additional opportunity to visit the Gallipoli Peninsula and Turkey during 2015.

Information on the Lone Pine commemorative service will be available on the website soon, visit: www.gallipoli2015.dva.gov.au.

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he Dawn Service observed on Anzac Day has its origins in a military routine which is still followed by the Australian Army today. During battle, the half-light of dawn was one of the most favoured times for an attack. Soldiers in defensive positions were woken in the dark before dawn, so by the time first light crept across the battlefield they were awake, alert, and manning their weapons; this is still known as the “stand-to”. As dusk is equally favourable for attacks, the stand-to was repeated at sunset.

After the First World War, returned soldiers sought the comradeship they had felt in those quiet, peaceful moments before dawn. A dawn vigil, recalling the wartime front line practice of the dawn ‘stand-to’, became the basis of a form of commemoration in several places after the war.

There are claims that a dawn requiem mass was held at Albany on

25 April 1918, and a wreath laying and commemoration took place at dawn in Toowoomba the following year. In 1927 a group of returned men, returning from an Anzac function held the night before, came upon an elderly woman laying flowers at the as yet unfinished Sydney Cenotaph.

Joining her in this private remembrance, the men later resolved to institute a dawn service the following year. Thus in 1928 150 people gathered at the Cenotaph to for a wreath laying and two minutes silence.

This is generally regarded as the beginning of organised dawn services.

Over the years the ceremonies have developed into their modern form and also seen an increased association with the dawn landings on 25 April 1915.

Today dawn services include the presence of a chaplain, but not the presence of dignitaries such as the governor general. They were originally

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very simple and followed the military routine. In many cases, attendance at the dawn service was restricted to veterans, while the daytime ceremony was for families and other well-wishers.

Before dawn, the gathered veterans would be ordered to “stand to” and two minutes’ silence would follow. At the end of this time a lone bugler would play the Last Post and then conclude the service with Reveille, the bugler’s call to wake up.

In more recent times families and young people have been encouraged to take part in dawn services, and services in Australian capital cities have seen some of the largest turnouts ever.

Reflecting this change, those services have become more elaborate, incorporating hymns, readings, pipers, and rifle volleys. Other services, though, have retained the simple format of the dawn stand-to, familiar to so many soldiers.

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australia’s favourite hero: simpson and his donkey

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ack Simpson Kirkpatrick was born in 1892 at South Shields in the north east of England. He came from a large family, being one of eight children. As a child during his summer holidays he used to work as a donkey-lad on the sands of South Shields. He had a great affinity with animals, in particular donkeys. Later he deserted ship in Australia when he heard of the war with Germany.

Fearing that a deserter might not be accepted into the Australian Army, he dropped Kirkpatrick from his name and enlisted simply as John Simpson. He was to become Australia’s most famous, and best-loved military hero.

In Perth on 23rd August 1914, Jack was accepted and chosen as a field ambulance stretcher bearer. This job was only given to strong men so it seems that his work as a stoker in the Merchant Marine had prepared him well for his exceptional place in history.

He joined the 3rd Field Ambulance at Blackboy Hill camp, 35 km east of Perth on the same day.

On the 25th April 1915 he, along with the rest of the Australian and New Zealand contingent landed at the wrong beach on a piece of wild, impossible and savage terrain now known as Anzac Cove. Attack and counter attack began. During the morning hours of April 26th, along with his fellows, Jack was carrying casualties back to the beach over his shoulder – it was then that he saw the donkey.

Jack knew what he had to do.

From then on he became a part of the scene at Gallipoli walking along next to his donkey, forever singing and whistling as he held on to his wounded passengers, seemingly completely fatalistic and

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scornful of the extreme danger. He led a charmed life from 25th April 1915 until he was hit by a machine gun bullet in his back on 19th May 1915.

In these amazing 24 days he was to rescue over 300 men down the notorious Monash Valley. His prodigious, heroic feat was accomplished under constant and ferocious attack from artillery, field guns and sniper fire. Quoted from some of his officers: “Almost every digger knew about him.

The question was often asked: “Has the bloke with the donk stopped one yet?”

“He was the most respected and admired of all the heroes at Anzac.”

Captain C. Longmore, in 1933, remembered how the soldiers “watched him spellbound from the trenches... it was one of the most inspiring sights of those early Gallipoli days.”

Colonel John Monash wrote “Private Simpson and his little beast earned the admiration of everyone at the upper end of the valley. They worked all day and night throughout the whole period since the landing, and the help rendered to the wounded was invaluable.

Simpson knew no fear and moved unconcernedly amid shrapnel and rifle fire, steadily carrying out his self imposed task day by day, and he frequently earned the applause of the personnel for his many fearless rescues of wounded men from areas subject to rifle and shrapnel fire.”

Jack was recommended for the Victoria Cross, officially, through his unit, on June 3rd 1915. He was also recommended for the highest military honours by Colonel (later General Sir John) Monash, Australia’s greatest commander of the First World War.

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Monash, commander of the 4th Brigade at the time (where Jack was operating) was an eye-witness to his activities and sent in a lengthy submission to Divisional Headquarters on May 20th.

Unfortunately, the senior medical officer at Anzac, Colonel Howse VC, had given faulty instructions to the junior officer preparing Simpson’s citation.

He was recommended under the wrong category of heroism and consequently his VC request was denied.

In July 1967 Australian leaders tried to correct this tragic error by sending a petition to the British War Office, signed

by Prime Minister Holt, the Governor General, the Chief of the General Staff, and other leaders on behalf of the Australian people, requesting that a posthumous Victoria Cross be awarded to Private John Simpson Kirkpartrick.

The request was denied, on the grounds that it would be setting a dangerous precedent.

This was incorrect. The precedent had already been set. In 1907 two British officers, Lieutenants Melvill and Coghill were posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for their actions in South Africa, twenty-eight years previously.

It is now 33 years since this petition was tendered by Australia’s leading citizens.

The denial of the request by a handful of people in Whitehall, England was an unacceptable slight on Australia’s Political and Military leaders and of the people they represented.

It begs the question: “ Why is an award from another country more important than any honour we may bestow on our own heroes?”.

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“Almost every digger knew about him. The question was often asked: “Has the bloke with the donk stopped one yet?”

“He was the most respected and admired of all the heroes at Anzac.”

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SYDNEY ROYAL EASTER SHOW THURSDAY 10 TO WEDNESDAY 23 APRIL Sydney Royal Easter Show has been celebrating the best of Australia since 1823. Taste Australia’s best produce and enjoy shopping, over 14,000 animals on display, hours of family fun, carnival rides, hours of free entertainment and more. Bringing the country to the city each year to celebrate the best Australia has to offer, the Show attracts close to 900,000 people - Australia’s largest annual event. As a cultural icon, it welcomes visitors from more than 60 destinations each year coming to sample Australian life in the heart of Sydney, at Sydney Olympic Park.

From the action-packed international rodeo, woodchop and polo competitions, to carnival rides, nightly fireworks and live entertainment, animal nursery and animals on display, arts and crafts, 400 retail outlets and over 160 food outlets offering Australia’s finest as well as a range of international cuisine, the Show has something for everyone.

For more information: www.eastershow.com.au

CARAVAN, CAMPING, RV AND HOLIDAY SUPERSHOW

Pass by visiting any of the five Entry / Exit gates as you leave the Supershow.

For more information including a full list of exhibitors is available at the Supershow website. For more information: www.supershow.com.au

SATURDAY 26 APRIL TO SUNDAY 4 MAY

NORTHSIDE PRODUCE MARKET The NSW Caravan, Camping, RV and Holiday Supershow at Rosehill Racecourse is the place to find all the latest and greatest caravans, motorhomes, camper trailers, slide ons, 5th Wheelers, camping equipment, tents, holiday park displays, tourism displays, caravan, four wheel drive and touring accessories and much more.

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smoked and fresh seafood.

Sydney’s most delicious coffee roasters will be there to get your morning started.

Live music and free parking. Just 15 minutes walk from North Sydney train station. Find the markets on Miller street, (between Ridge and McLaren Streets) North Sydney.

SATURDAY 19 APRIL 2014 Northside Produce Market runs from 8am - 12pm, the third Saturday of every month, rain, hail or shine!

Northside Produce Market is one of Sydney’s first and best produce markets attracting over 70 farmers and small producers including some of New South Wales’ finest producers - all gathered to sell direct to the public. Produce includes lamb, pork, poultry, venison, cheeses, fresh seasonal flowers, organic cordial, organic sourdough and spelt breads, www.homesguide.com.au

JAZZ AT THE PINES CONCERT SERIES SUNDAY 20 APRIL Jazz at The Pines brings together great jazz bands to perform live on the lawns of The Pines at Dural - just 35 minutes from Sydney central business district.

Jazz at The Pines runs once a month in the warmer months of the year. Enjoy live Jazz underneath the shade of the 100 year old pines against the backdrop of historic Roughley House, built in 1856.

knitting and woodwork to question and pull apart peoples relationships with social media, digital devices and fast moving technology.

Works address current trends and concerns around privacy, labour conditions, cyber-bullying, social engagement as well as major shifts in the way we communicate.

Features Liam Benson, Zarina Haffejee, Shirley Jenkins, John Kha, Naomi Oliver, Jacqueline Olivetti, John Maxwell (Regents Park Men’s Shed), Bronwyn Rhodes, Lesley Richman, Michelle Tran and the Auburn West Public School Afghan Parents’ Group.

Curated by Nicole Barakat.

Events include workshops, artist talks and a Youth Week poetry workshop.

For more information: www.auburn.nsw.gov.au Peacock Gallery, Auburn Botanic Gardens, Chiswick and Chisholm Rod, Auburn City A limited number of chairs and tables are available for those who arrive early or bring your own folding chairs/blanket.

Bring your picnic lunch and drinks or enjoy fabulous home-made afternoon teas from the volunteers in the Visitors Centre.

Bookings are welcome and tickets are purchased at the gate. There is no better way to enjoy your Sunday!

For more informaiton: hhart.com.au 656A Old Northern Road, Dural.

‘IN TANDEM’ CURATED BY OLIVIA WELCH TUESDAY 22 APRIL AND SATURDAY 17 MAY Playing the role of creative matchmaker, the curator, Olivia Welch, has paired together artists to see what two minds and four hands produce when working in tandem. This project is not solely concerned with the end product – the

entire process will be captured and documented on the Brenda May Gallery blog, accessible from the website. www.brendamaygallery.com.au

GLENORIE GROWERS MARKETS SUNDAY 27 APRIL The front grounds of Glenorie RSL Club is the venue for Glenorie Growers’ Market,

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Lacebook is a group exhibition that investigates intersections between traditional craft practices and modern technology.

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each month. The Glenorie RSL is located parking available.

The market kicks off at 8am, finishing at 1pm. The team behind the market provides a fun, relaxed day out for the whole family. Visitors can sample and buy a wide variety of fresh produce and tasty delicacies, meet the growers and producers, and learn more about local food production. There is something to tempt everyone’s taste buds.

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GREAT NORTH WALK STAGE 3 THORNLEIGH TO HORNSBY SUNDAY 27 APRIL 2014 Visit the historic quarry which provided sandstone for the northern railway during this 10km walk towards Berowra Creek. Enjoy a wide variety of plant habitats and follow the creek to a great lunch spot before reaching the Fishponds. A steep climb up the Depression steps is the last stage before reaching Hornsby.

Remember to bring your enclosed sturdy shoes, hat, rain gear, sunscreen, insect protection and at least two litres of water.

For more information: www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/whatson

EASTER MONDAY RACING AT ROYAL RANDWICK

KIDS IN THE PARK APRIL SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

MONDAY 21 APRIL 2014

SATURDAY 12 TO SUNDAY 27 APRIL

There’s no place like the racecourse to experience the excitement and thrills of first class racing with the sound of the thunderous hooves sprinting to the finishing line just meters away.

Join us at “the new” Royal Randwick and be up close to the action like never before thanks to the impressive ‘Theatre of the Horse’ outdoor tiered amphitheatre. Offering racegoers a privileged close up view of the thoroughbred stars of the day as they appear from underground tunnels to parade before and after each race.

Plus, every second of action is captured on the largest outdoor screen in the southern hemisphere, which is just one of the reasons people return time after time.

Throw into the mix the chance to have a flutter, and you’ve got the essential ingredients for a great day out!

Sydney Olympic Park is the place to be for parents looking to keep the kids entertained and active these school holidays without stretching the wallet, with Kids in the Park activities on every day of the April School holidays.

The action-packed school holiday program includes more than 50 activities, with many FREE and good value options for under AUD20.00 to suit children of all ages. Whether kids are interested in adventurous and sporty activities or prefer creative and nature-loving pursuits, they will find loads of entertainment at Sydney Olympic Park these holidays.

Kids in the Park at Sydney Olympic Park is the official home of the biggest range of school holidays activities of any location in NSW! For more information about the Kids in the Park April 2014 program of more than 50 school holiday activities, visit www.sydneyolympicpark.com.au

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TOUR DE BORDEAUX WEDNESDAY 07 MAY 2014 Bordeaux is the largest and greatest wine region of the world, steeped in history and covering some 115,000 hectares of vines in 60 appellations with 10,000 estates.

The quality and rich diversity of Bordeaux wines are based on unique terroirs and the Bordeaux region boasts many great châteaux in several distinct districts.

Join Florent Bouvier, Brand Manager of Travers who will take you on a tour to discover Bordeaux’ prestigious and diverse wine districts along with the best kept secrets!

Don’t miss this opportunity to experience a little bit of Bordeaux, some great cheeses, and a chance to practice your French, all for one low price. Wines to be tasted will be confirmed nearer the time.

For more information contact: 1300 350 456 www.artisanwinestorage.com.au

CRACKER NIGHT 2014 THE CONCOURSE

MECCANO MANIA AT TRAINWORKS

EASTER FAMILY FUN DAY AT TRAINWORKS

TUESDAY 29 APRIL 2014

WEDNESDAY 16 APRIL 2014

SUNDAY 20 APRIL

It’s quite simply Sydney’s biggest night of comedy! Featuring a dazzling line up of the biggest and best Australian legends, international stars and next big things of comedy, Sydney Comedy Festival’s Cracker Night kicks the festival off with a bang!

Celebrating its 10th birthday, the Sydney Comedy Festival’s Cracker Night will be bigger and better than ever with five hilarious shows in venues across Sydney over two huge nights!’

Venues include: The Enmore Theatre, 28th April Seymore Centre, 28th April The Metro Theatre, 28th April The Concourse, 29th April Riverside Theatre, 29th April For bookings and more information www.sydneycomedyfest.com.au

Join the Meccano Mania at Trainworks!

Use hand tools to create simple and complex machines with Meccano in this hands-on workshop. Learn about levers, pulleys, gear trains, inclined planes, wheels and axles then throw what you’ve learnt into your Meccano build project.

It’ll be mad machine mayhem! Bookings essential. Limited places available.

Suitable for children aged eight years and over (younger children may not have the fine motor skills required to participate fully in the workshop).

Includes the Meccano workshop and museum entry.

For bookings and further information contact Trainworks: 02 4681 8001

Hippity-hop down to Trainworks for a fun family day out this Easter Sunday. Join in the massive Easter Egg Hunt.

Take a ride on the Easter Express steam train and keep your eyes out for a special floppy-eared passenger!

Make a bunny mask, paint an egg and decorate a special basket for your Easter eggs. Trains depart: 10.30am, 11.45am, 1.15pm, 2.30pm.

Cost: egg hunt and craft activities free with museum entry, additional charge for train rides. Suitable for all ages.

Bookings not required.

For bookings and further information contact Trainworks: 02 4681 8001

2014 UWS SCULPTURE AWARD FRIDAY 02 MAY TO SUNDAY 01 JUNE Come and enjoy the sixth UWS Sculpture Award and Exhibition in the grounds of University of Western Sydney, Campbelltown Campus.

Bring a picnic and walking shoes and meander around the 21 outdoor sculptures that have been chosen as the finalists in the 2014 exhibition and vote for your favourite one in the UrbanGrowth NSW People’s Choice Award.

Picnic facilities are available for public use around the exhibition site, maybe visit for a Mother’s Day Picnic.

The exhibition is close to public transport, a ten minute walk from Macarthur railway station.

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More laughs, more performers and more venues than ever before!

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he Sydney Comedy Festival has raised the curtain on a jam-packed 2014 program featuring over 165 shows that will roll out over four huge weeks from 22nd April to 17th May 2014.

This year, Sydney comedy enthusiasts will be spoilt for choice thanks to a powerhouse of international and local comedy stars, a plethora of special events and showcases, and for the first time, the inclusion of over 30 venues across Greater Sydney.

Gracing our shores for the Festival will be a long list of international comedy stars with highlights including David O’Doherty (IRE), Kevin Bridges (SCO), Julian Clary (UK), Stephen K Amos (UK), Paul Foot (UK), Urzila Carlson (SA/NZ), Milton Jones (UK), Daniel Sloss (SCO), and US performers Jeff Dunham, Mike Epps, Reginald D Hunter, Bob Saget, Wil Sylvince, Eddie Ifft and Dom Irrera.

Australian talent who have recently joined the Festival’s massive line-up of local comics include Sam Simmons, Housos, The Axis of Awesome, Lawrence Mooney, Fiona O’Loughlin, Raymond Crowe, Luke McGregor, David Quirk, Greg Fleet, Jackie Loeb, Gretel Killeen, Joel Creasey, Mel Buttle, Michael Workman, Sarah Kendall and Tom Ballard.

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comedy scene with the return of the FRESH Program. For a bargain ticket price of $15, Festival-goers can check out some of the nation’s lesser known but most promising rising comedy stars including Alex Wasiel, Amos Gill, Cameron James & Jared Jekyll, Justine Rogers, Marty Bright, Mug & Kettle, Penny Greenhalgh, Rodney Todd, Susie Youssef and William Erimya.

Rounding out the bumper 2014 program will be a smorgasbord of special events with highlights including The Gala at the Sydney Opera House; Sydney’s biggest night of comedy, Cracker Night; The 10th Anniversary Big Birthday Bash hosted by Julia Morris; the Beached Az Film Festival at the Australian National Maritime Museum; the event showcasing Australia’s funniest women, Frocking Hilarious; and the Secret Shows.

Sydney Comedy Festival director Jorge Menidis said, “From humble beginnings in 2005 with only 22 shows, the Festival has grown into the city’s most-loved annual comedy extravaganza. We feel that the 2014 program is our best yet and we look forward to welcoming an expected 110,000 people to the Festival to help us celebrate ten years of hilarity.” www.sydneycomedyfest.com.au

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council watch News and updates by the hills shire council STUDENTS RECEIVE CYBERBULLYING AND SCHOOL HOLIDAY SAFETY SESSION AT COUNCIL One hundred Year 4 students from Crestwood Public School visited The Hills Shire Council Chambers on Wednesday to hear from The Hills Local Area Command and Mayor Dr Michelle Byrne on the importance of staying safe in the school holidays.

An initiative of Mayor Byrne and Hills media personality Gareth McCray, the students were warned about the perils of cyberbullying, discussed how to stay safe in the holidays and were taken through the basics of policing by Superintendent Rob Critchlow and Youth Liasison Officers Senior Constable Rob Patterson and Constable Christie Desira.

Mayor Byrne said it was a valuable and enjoyable experience for the students.

“Senior Constable Patterson explored an issue that probably wasn’t so big 10 – 15 years ago and that’s mobile phone and online safety,” Mayor Byrne said.

“The officers reminded children of the importance of looking out for each other and staying safe throughout the school holidays.”

“It was great to see the students so engaged throughout the morning session and I want to thank The Hills Local Area Command and Gareth McCray for making the event possible.”

Officers also helped to de-mystify the many items located on an officer’s

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uniform by explaining their uses to deter criminals, from the power of the voice through to capsicum spray and hand-cuffs. They explained that guns were only to be drawn as a last resort and they remained firmly in their holsters during the presentation.

Students were also given a tour of the command bus and each received a showbag full of items such as wristbands, balloons and stickers reinforcing the cyber safety message.

HILLS-KELLYVILLE ROTARY CLUB TO RUN JAZZ AT THE PINES Hills Shire Mayor Dr Michelle Byrne has announced that an agreement has been reached to transfer the operation of Jazz At The Pines to the Hills-Kellyville Rotary Club “This is fantastic news because this event can continue to be run by an organisation with the community’s interests at heart,” Mayor Byrne said.

“Jazz At The Pines is important to so many people and I’m glad that an agreement has been reached.”

Mayor Byrne said that the discussions had taken place over some time and were not in reaction to media reports.

“These type of discussions take time and obviously Council wasn’t going to make announcements until an agreement had been reached.”

“We don’t make announcements whenever we’re in discussions over important matters, otherwise nothing would ever get completed.”

“We’re very confident that the HillsKellyville Rotary Club will continue to run this event to a high standard and we’re really happy that this event will continue to run at Roughley House.”

Mayor Byrne said that Council would provide Roughley House to Jazz At The Pines free of charge and continue to maintain the heritage property.

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INVESTMENT ATTRACTION PROGRAM TURNS BUSINESS PEOPLE INTO RESIDENTS Council’s Investment Attraction program has been praised by a husbandand-wife business team who not only re-located their integrated medical practice, but also their home, to the Sydney Hills.

Sivanna Health is now operating on Showground Rd and Director Girish Raniga credited Council’s Economic Development Team with introducing him and his wife Dr Jaimini Raniga to the Sydney Hills.

“We were doing some research on The Hills area and came to see Council’s Economic Development and Marketing Officer Stephen Garrard,” Mr Raniga said.

“Stephen took us on a tour of The Hills, explained the demographics of the area, developments that were set to take place, infrastructure that was due to be built and information on how the area would grow.”

“This information really attracted us to the area and we’ve now set up our business and our home here. We really like the lifestyle here in The Hills.”

Hills Shire Mayor Dr Michelle Byrne said the Investment Attraction program has also pulled in new residents.

“The Raniga family wouldn’t have chosen the Sydney Hills had they not met with Council’s Economic Development and Marketing Team,” Mayor Byrne said.

“The Sydney Hills is going to be home to an additional 100,000 residents over the next 25 years, and those residents need jobs. Attracting businesses like Sivanna Health will give more options to locals.”

“Our Economic Development Team is here for our business community, but it’s also here to attract businesses to the Sydney Hills as we keep up the pace as one of the fastest growing Local Government Areas in Australia.”

what the... wishlist Gadgets, games and products we love FREUDIAN SLIPPERS Price $26.61 www.amazon.com What’s the most intelligent way for psych majors to stay warm and comfy?

With the Freudian slippers of course.

These plush and cozy slippers come shaped like a cartoon version of one of the most renowned physiologists in the field.

SCORPION INFUSED VODKA Price $23.26 www.firebox.com Separate the men from the boys when you play a drinking game topped off with scorpion infused vodka. Each bottle contains premium vodka that distinguishes itself from the rest by its extra ingredient – a friggin’ giant scorpion – which creates a very unique taste.

TAPE A DOORMAT Price $53.37 www.amazon.com Hey, looks like there’s finally another use for the cassette tape. With the cassette tape doormat you and your guests will be able to wipe your shoes on a a novelty rug whose retro design is sure to bring back fond memories of a simpler time.

FLUX CAPACITOR CAR CHARGER Price $42.65 www.thinkgeek.com GREAT SCOTT!! Marty has travelled back in time and taken the Flux Capacitor with him. We’re not exactly sure where, so Doc Brown has authorized us to make these smaller Flux Capacitors to you so we can crowd-search time for Marty.

GLOW STICK PARTY CUPS Price $13.35 www.amazon.com Get into the party spirit from the moment you have your first sip with the glow stick party cups. These festive cups come equipped with bright and colorful glow stick rims that make sure that the party stays poppin’ all night long – maybe even into the morning.

LIONEL RICHIE CHOCOLATE HEAD Price $893.00 www.firebox.com Hello, is it an edible chocolate bust of Lionel Richie you’re looking for? You can nibble bits from his eyes, you can chew chunks from his smile. It’s all you’ve ever wanted and your mouth is open wide. Made from 9kg of solid Belgian chocolate.

Please note: products are available at the time of publishing although in some cases, items may not ship to Australia. www.homesguide.com.au

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he 2014 Sydney Writers’ Festival explores writing that challenges, provokes and questions our concepts of culture, history and identity. Pushing all kinds of boundaries, the writers educate and enlighten us. Sydney Writers’ Festival presents more than 300 events with over 400 participants in a week of writing and ideas that help us see life from different perspectives. 19-25 May. It’s thinking season. Sydney Writers’ Festival marks that special time of the year when the city is transformed by readers and writers. Down at Walsh Bay the atmosphere is electric, with thousands of book lovers soaking up a world of ideas.

Pushing all kinds of boundaries, the writers will make you laugh, bring you to tears and lead you to places you’ve never been. They will educate, enlighten and expose the truth, the lies and the grey bits in between.

Creator of Breaking Bad, the almighty Vince Gilligan, comes to Australia for the first time, with an early Festival event on 1 May. Hailed as “the best of the 21st century” by Stephen King, Breaking Bad

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is one of the most iconic shows of recent times, an epic parable of pride and power with arguably the greatest antihero in television history.

This year’s writers-in-residence are the brilliant Fiona McFarlane and Chris Flynn who will be blogging daily on Festival goings-on. And keep your eyes out for quotes from Festival authors all across Sydney on City of Sydney trucks and billboards.

For children, don’t miss Dav Pilkey, Captain Underpants himself, who will give talks at Chatswood’s Concourse Theatre and Parramatta’s Riverside Theatres.

Bring the whole family to the Big Top for Little People at Walsh Bay on Sunday 25 May for a carnival of storytelling, art,

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discussion, comedy, poetry, theatre, food and dance.

Finally, do come and join us for the 2014 Closing Address with Emma Donoghue, bestselling author of Room, and more recently, Frog Music, speaking about the transformative power of literature and the ability of writers to change the world, one reader at a time. The full program of events and writers is available on the website at www.swf.org.au For more information: Sydney Writers’ Festival, 02 9252 7729 info@swf.org.au www.swf.org.au Festival running between Monday 19th May and Sunday 25th May

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e are very excited about the upcoming Bluesfest over the Easter Long weekend in 2014, as it will mark the 25th silver anniversary. What a special weekend it will be and we hope that you can join us for this legendary weekend. (Thu 17 - Mon 21 April) The 25th anniversary will also mark the 5th year of being at our permanent home at Tyagarah - even more reason to celebrate. The move out to the Tea Tree Farm was a dream that finally came true in 2010 for the 21st anniversary, after seeking a permanent home since 1996.

Tyagarah Tea Tree Farm is nestled on 120 hectares, just 11 kilometres north of Byron Bay and 8 kilometres south of

Brunswick Heads. It is an operational Tea Tree Farm for most of the year and turns into a Bluesfest site for a few weeks before, during and after the Easter Festival weekend.

For the first time in October 2013 the site has been used for the brand new Boomerang Festival which attracted 5,000 attendances over the October long weekend (4th to 6th) and this inaugral Festival will be the first of many to come. For more info on Boomerang Festival please go to www.boomerangfestival.com.au.

For the first time there will be six major stages (plus our Buskers Stage) at Bluesfest in honour of our 25th Birthday Festival. Of course all the usual suspects (from Mojo

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Stage, Jambalaya, Crossroads, APRA to Cavanbah) will be returning and we are over the moon to be bringing back the much loved Juke Joint Stage.

These artists are sure to bring the house down, check ‘em out below!

Garland Jeffreys - Backsliders, Eugene “Hideaway” Bridges, Joanne Shaw Taylor - Ray Beadle, The Mojo Webb Band Shaun Kirk - Claude Hay, Genevieve Chadwick - Daniel Champagne, Marshall OKell and the Prideand of course the legendary Hat Fitz & Cara!

For more information, and to purchase tickets, head to www.bluesfest.com.au.

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BIENNALE BOOTCAMP Each Sunday between Sunday 13 April and Sunday 08 June from 08.45 to 11.00, expend some energy! Join us at Cockatoo Island, Sydney Harbour for a workout and art experience rolled into one in this integrated program led by a Sydney-based artist and personal trainer.

The Boot Camp will tour a range of works on Cockatoo Island that focus on energy production and are activated by the human body.

Participants will receive insights into the works as they perform a set of exercises at each stop. A moderate level of fitness is required.

Boot Camp is free, but attendees must meet at Wharf 5, Circular Quay and purchase their own Harbour City Ferries ticket to Cockatoo Island (Adult return $12, Concession return $6).

For more information: Biennale of Sydney, 02 8484 8700 Visit: www.biennaleofsydney.com. au/19bos/events/boot-camp

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ICONIC AUSTRALIAN HOUSES: AN EXHIBITION BY KAREN MCCARTNEY EXHIBITION The exhibition explores the design and building of these houses, as well as the experiences of those who live in them, and illustrates the emergence of a distinctively Australian approach to home design. Vivid photography, rich illustrations, 3D models and filmed interviews look beyond the physical structures to tell the story of how good design can enrich lifestyle.

The exhibition includes a sneak peek at one of the award-winning Australian houses featured in Karen McCartney’s forthcoming book, The super house, which looks at stand-out contemporary architecture from across the world.

TALKS SERIES Hear some of Australia’s most renowned architects, academics and designers, as well as current owners of selected homes featured in Iconic Australian Houses.

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SUN 25 MAY: Making Iconic Houses Guest curator Karen McCartney in conversation with Grand designs Australia’s Peter Maddison.

SUN 29 JUNE: Living in Iconic Houses Guest curator Karen McCartney, Dr Lyons, owner of Robin Boyd’s Lyons House, Sydney, Sam Rickard and Neil Buhrich. Led by Fenella Kernebone of ABC RN’s By design.

SUN 27 JULY: Designing Iconic Houses Renowned architects Peter Stutchbury and Neil Durbach, and award-winning builder and joiner Jeffrey Broadfield. Led by guest curator Karen McCartney.

SUN 17 AUGUST: Protecting Iconic Houses Philip Goad, Professor of Architecture at the University of Melbourne, Annalisa Capurro, design educator and owner of Jack House, and Ian Innes, Assistant

Director, Heritage, Sydney Living Museums. Led by Caroline ButlerBowdon, Assistant Director, Creative Services, Sydney Living Museums.

For more information: Visit sydneylivingmuseums.com.au From: 12 April - 17 August Museum of Sydney, Cnr Phillip and Bridge Streets Sydney

Centennial Park Learning Centre, Dickens Drive Centennial Park On Saturday 19 April from 10.00 to 14.00 On Sunday 20 April from 10.00 to 14.00 More info: Vanessa Barratt, 93396664 www.cpegghunt.eventbrite.com.au

SCULPTURE ON THE GREEN

THE GREAT CP EGG HUNT

Friday April 4 - Saturday May 24 Mercure Kooindah Waters, Wyong

Where has the Easter Bunny hidden the eggs in Centennial Park?

Back for its fourth year with a new trail and fun challenges along the way!

Use your Trail Map to follow the clues, complete the challenges, collect eggs and hunt for a furry Easter friend. Buy a ticket online, swap your ticket for a Trail Map on the day and start hunting!

General Information Age: Children of all ages and their families are welcome!

Meeting Point: Learning Centre, Education Precinct, Dickens Drive, Centennial Park.

Times: Choose your start time between 10.00 am–2.00 pm Price: Price: $10 per child (plus booking fee) for pre-booked tickets. Or $12 per child on the day (subject to availability).

Bigger and better, with a focus on the Arts and most importantly, the Artists who make the show. This exhibition has over the past few years, attracted high quality works from NSW, Queensland and Victoria and has a good reputation in the Art World. Col Henry, a local Sculptor with over 40 years experience, has gathered a competent and enthusiastic team to ensure the ‘New Direction’ is developed in a sustainable way with all the boxes ticked for originality, accountability and success.

The new egalitarian model is designed to exhibit large outdoor sculptures, supporting Artists by mentoring, giving financial support and creating a great platform to foster art and Artists.

For more information: www.sculptureonthegreens.net.au

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CALENDAR GIRLS Some ladies will do ANYTHING for a good cause!

When Annie’s husband John dies from Leukaemia, she and her best friend Chris resolve to raise money for a new sofa in the local hospital waiting room.

They manage to persuade four fellow Women’s Institute members to pose nude with them for an “alternative” calendar. With their modesty spared only by artfully placed cakes, knitting and flower arrangements they complete their calendar.

Wed 30 Apr 2014 - Sat 03 May 2014 Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, 597 High Street, Penrith Wednesday 30 April at 8pm Thursday 1 May at 11am Friday 2 May at 8pm Saturday 3 May at 2pm Saturday 3 May at 8pm Contact: Box Office on (02) 4723 7600

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traditional anzac biscuits Bake a batch of Australia’s favourite biscuit in honour of Anzac day.

INGREDIENTS 2 cups plain flour 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 1/2 cups desiccated coconut 2 cups traditional rolled oats 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar 200g butter, chopped 1/3 cup golden syrup 2 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda METHOD Preheat oven to 180C/160C fan-forced.

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Grease 3 large baking trays. Line with baking paper. Combine flour, ginger, coconut, oats and sugar in a large bowl.

Make a well in centre.

Place butter, golden syrup, honey and 1/3 cup cold water in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until butter has melted and mixture is combined.

Bring to a simmer. Remove from heat.

Stir in bicarbonate of soda. Stand for 2 minutes.

Add butter mixture to oat mixture. Mix

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well to combine. Roll 1 tablespoon mixture into a ball. Flatten between palms. Place on prepared tray. Repeat with remaining mixture, placing biscuits 4cm apart on tray.

Bake biscuits, 1 tray at a time, for 12 minutes or until golden and just firm to touch. Cool on trays for 10 minutes.

Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Serve.

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lamington fingers INGREDIENTS 2 x 450g purchased Madeira cakes 4 cups pure icing sugar 3/4 cup cocoa powder 125g butter, roughly chopped 1 cup boiling water 3 1/2 cups desiccated coconut METHOD Cut each cake lengthways into 3 even slices. Cut each slice into 5 x 3 1/2cmthick fingers. Place a piece of baking

paper onto a large wire cooling rack.

Sift icing sugar and cocoa into a large, heat-proof bowl. Place butter and water into a heat-proof bowl or jug. Stir until butter melts. Pour butter mixture into cocoa mixture. Stir to form a smooth icing. Place coconut into a shallow bowl or dish.

Using 2 forks, dip 1 cake finger at a time into icing, then roll in coconut.

Place onto wire rack to set.

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lancashire hotpot Feast your eyes on this Lancashire hotpot that even the saucepan lids will love!

INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon olive oil 20g butter 4 (200g each) lamb forequarter chops 2 medium brown onions, sliced 2 medium carrots, peeled, sliced 4 sprigs fresh thyme 2 tablespoons plain flour 2 dried bay leaves 3 cups beef stock 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce 2 medium desiree potatoes, peeled, thinly sliced 20g butter, melted Finely chopped fresh flat leaf parsley leaves, to serve

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METHOD Preheat oven to 180째C/160째C fanforced. Heat oil and butter in a 24cm (base) round, heavy-based, flameproof casserole dish over medium-high heat.

Cook chops, in batches, for 2 to 3 minutes each side or until browned. Transfer to a plate.

Add onion, carrot and thyme. Cook, stirring, for 4 to 5 minutes or until onion has softened. Add flour. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add bay leaves.

Stir in stock and worcestershire sauce.

Return chops to pan.

Remove from heat.

Arrange potatoes in an overlapping

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pattern on top. Cover dish. Bake for 1 hour 30 minutes. Remove from oven.

Increase temperature to 220째C/200째C fan-forced.

Brush potatoes with melted butter.

Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until potatoes are golden and chops tender.

Discard bay leaves and thyme sprigs.

Serve sprinkled with parsley.

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sweet and sour chicken Kids — wok hard over a quick and easy stir-fry.

INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup Alfa One rice bran oil 500g chicken tenderloins, cut into 3cm pieces 1 medium red onion, halved, cut into thin wedges 1/2 bunch baby (Dutch) carrots, peeled, trimmed, halved lengthways 1/2 small pineapple, peeled, chopped 125g cherry tomatoes, halved 250g jar sweet and sour stir-fry sauce 1 cup beansprouts, trimmed

Steamed jasmine rice, to serve METHOD Heat a wok over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil. Swirl to coat. Add half the chicken. Stir-fry for 3 minutes or until cooked through.

Transfer to a plate.

Repeat with 1 tablespoon oil and remaining chicken.

Heat remaining oil in wok. Stir-fry onion for 2 minutes or until just softened.

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Add carrot and pineapple. Stir-fry for 1 minute. Return chicken to wok. Add tomato and sauce. Stir-fry for 2 minutes or until heated through.

Add beansprouts. Toss to combine.

Serve with rice.

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After the loss of Sopranos star James Gandolfini’s shocking heart attack at the age of 51, make sure you’re fully aware of all the ways you can reduce your risk of heart disease.

MONDAY Reduce your intake of saturated fats by limiting processed and takeaway foods.

Swap full-fat dairy products for low-fat.

Trim fat from meat and skin from chicken.

Limit creamy sauces and mayonnaise and use mustards and chutneys instead.

Flaxseed oil and avocado are healthy spreads.

TUESDAY Avoid trans fats. They are one of the prime culprits in heart disease and have an even greater impact on health than saturated fats.

Avoid partial or hydrogenated vegetable oils and start using healthy oils that will not turn into trans fats, such as olive or coconut oil.

Make your own healthy cakes and muffins.

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WEDNESDAY Limit your salt intake. The Australian diet contains an unnecessarily large amount of salt (sodium chloride). Even food you wouldn’t suspect can contain large amounts of sodium, such as desserts and biscuits. Choose fresh, natural foods, or foods with less than 120mg of sodium per 100g.

THURSDAY Eat more green leafy vegetables.

They are a source of B vitamins, which help lower levels of the amino acid homocysteine. Elevated homocysteine levels are associated with heart disease.

Many green leafy vegetables are also good sources of iron and vitamin K, which helps regulate blood clotting.

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risk of cardiovascular disease. Ginger has been shown to lower “bad” LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels, while raising beneficial HDL levels. Try adding fresh ginger to vegie juices, stir-fries or salads, or enjoy a ginger tea.

SATURDAY Have about one to two tablespoons of flaxseeds a day. They are rich in alphalinolenic acid (ALA), a type of plantderived omega-3 fatty acid, and lignans, which are beneficial for heart health.

Grinding flaxseeds makes them easier to digest. Add a tablespoon to your breakfast cereal.

SUNDAY Aim for at least 30 minutes of aerobic exercise each day. This is one of the best things you can do for your heart.

When you exercise, your heart actually grows larger over time and the amount of blood it is able to pump around the body increases, resulting in more oxygen and nutrients.

Article by Lisa Guy, a nutrition expert at australia’s body + soul.

heart hints AVOID DIRTY AIR Inhaling ultrafine pollution particles can thicken the wall of your carotid artery, predisposing you to heart attacks, say University of Washington researchers.

Particle levels peak in the early morning in winter, a study in Atmospheric Environment reports, so save outdoor runs or rides for the afternoon.

COME TO GRIPS WITH BP As little as four weeks of handgrip training can lower your blood pressure by about 10 percent, a meta-analysis in the Journal of Hypertension reports. The researchers say the exercise creates “shear stress,” which improves blood vessel function.

Try four two-minute contractions with each hand. Rest for about a minute in between.

START SCRAMBLING. . . . . .and stop thinking that eating eggs raises your LDL (bad) cholesterol. In fact, Brazilian research suggests a link between egg consumption and clearer coronary arteries.

One guess is that the yolk’s payload of vitamins E, B12, and folate may be the

key. Just stop at four eggs a day to limit the calories.

SWEAT OUT BURNOUT Don’t let your job be the death of you: Work-related exhaustion increases your heart disease risk, a study in Psychosomatic Medicine shows. So hit reset: In a Swiss study, people suffering from burnout slashed their symptoms by up to 57 percent by doing cardio exercise just two or three days a week.

Bananas pack about 420 milligrams, and you can also find the mineral in sweet potatoes (540 milligrams per baked medium spud) and cooked yellowfin tuna (450 milligrams in medium serving).

SING IN TWOS Researchers in Sweden found that people who sing together have better heart-rate variability, or the interval of time between beats. And the more variable your heart rate, the better your odds of surviving a heart attack.

DON’T SLEEP IN There is such a thing as too much sleep: People who log 10 or more hours a night have an elevated risk of heart disease, according to a study in the journal Sleep.

One explanation: Snoozing too much may be linked to weight gain and poor mental health. If you can’t keep your z’s in the healthy range (seven to nine hours), see your doc.

COLOR YOURSELF HEALTHY If it’s orange, eat it. (Except Cheetos.)

A Finnish study found that men with the lowest blood levels of betacarotene were about three times as likely to develop congestive heart failure as those who had the highest levels.

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COOL FOR SCHOOL www.seymourcentre.com 3 April - 18 September Learn from Australia’s jazz legends and principal artists while experiencing exhilarating jazz in an intimate live club.

Our animated concerts introduce students to pivotal jazz styles across traditional and modern periods.

From stage craft to composition, ensemble work and aural skills, students will gain valuable insights into jazz history, the creative process of improvisation and music as a vocation. Hosted by New York musician and educator Philip Johnston, students are led in an interactive artist Q&A after each performance.

Listening resources are available prior to the performances.

Early Jazz features jazz of 20s and 30s

by Duke Ellington, Jelly Roll Morton, and New Orleans jazz standards reflecting funeral and parade music, ragtime, and popular songs of the time.

Miles Davis’ revolutionary 1950’s album Birth of Cool is featured in Classic Jazz, demonstrating how Davis rejected the forceful tempo of bebop to pioneer a smoother style that became a landmark in jazz evolution. James Greening’s Large Ensemble salutes the iconic big bands of Mingus and Holland in his modern ensemble that, similar to a chamber ensemble, has one player per part emphasising balanced instrumentation.

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HSC SYMPOSIUM SERIES www.seymourcentre.com 7 April - 6 November The HSC Shakespeare Experience & HSC Drama Symposiums. Fully realised performances of large sections of the plays are interspersed with expert commentary from Damien Ryan and his team – exploring famous scenes and speeches in multiple ways, opening up diverse critical readings, unlocking language and character, hearing actors discuss the plays’ famous ambiguities and challenges, answering questions and taking direction live on stage from your students.

A complete, hands-on experience that combines the unfiltered relationship students need with the plays’ action and narrative while also ensuring they are ‘watching with understanding’, in other words, extracting the key ingredients and critical thinking required to write on the plays under exam conditions. Don’t miss it!

CHALK & CHEESE jspac.com.au 23 April Featuring stage and screen stars Wayne Scott Kermond and Warren Kermond.

A musical cabaret celebrating the journeys of this father and son combination. Bringing to life an assortment of song, dance and comedy; Chalk & Cheese offers an insight into show www.homesguide.com.au

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An antidote to a weary and troubled world, Chalk & Cheese will leave you with your toes tapping and walking on the sunny side of the street!

SYDNEY DANCE FESTIVAL 2014 www.seymourcentre.com 19 & 20 April Sydney Dance Festival showcases the diverse forms of Indian Classical dancing including Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Odissi, Kuchipudi and Sattriya.

For the first time in Sydney the festival presents the exemplary dancing of young artistes from India who are at the forefront of their respective dance forms in conjunction with eminent local dancers and dance schools. A very special event where you can see most of the Indian classical dance forms from the East, West, South and North of India.

Kathak dance will be presented by artists Abhimayu Lal and Vidha Lal, Odissi dance by Sujata Mohapatra, Kuchipudi dance by Prateeksha and the Shakti School of Dance Sydney, Bharatanatyam

by Chidambaram Dance Company from Chennai and Samskriti School of Dance Sydney and Sattriya dance by Anita Sharma and Naren Boruah. Sattriya dance is being presented for the first time in Australia.

The festival aims to provide an insight into the rich cultural diversity and heritage of India and this is a platform for upcoming dancers to promote themselves and their art form.

science and rap create the perfect potion for powerful performance The Rap Guide to Evolution Touring Australia

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he New York Times said “astonishing and brilliant”, The Scotsman said Brinkman is “dazzlingly intelligent” and Charles Darwin was unavailable for comment. A smash hit at the Edinburgh Festival, and off-Broadway, Canadian Baba Brinkman’s The Rap Guide to Evolution is coming to Australia from May 19 to June 27!

Following on from a sensational run around the world, Merrigong Theatre Company is bringing the provocative, hilarious, and scientifically tested and approved production The Rap Guide to Evolution for a run at 9 venues around the country!

Written and performed by Canadian artist Baba Brinkman with music and turntablism by Jamie Simmonds, The Rap Guide to Evolution is an original, thoughprovoking, smart and funny show - not to mention groundbreaking! Direct from Ney York, this is the first (and perhaps only) peer reviewed hip hop show that will excite the young, the old, the hip hoppers, the hop hippers, the scientists and even the scientifically challenged.

In a novel species of theatre show, Brinkman combines the wit, poetry and charisma of a great rapper with the accuracy and rigor of a scientific expert. Using hip-hop as a vehicle to communicate the facts of evolution, he simultaneously illuminates the origins and complexities of hip-hop culture through the lens of Darwinism. Through his clever reworking of popular rap singles, as well as his own originals, he illustrates Natural Selection, Sexual Selection, Evolutionary Psychology and much more.

Complete with a live DJ and an extraordinary audio-visual show, the show is at once provocative, hilarious and intelligent - but perhaps even more importantly, scientifically accurate.

Brinkman undertook the project at the suggestion of Dr. Mark Pallen, author of The Rough Guide to Evolution.

After seeing Brinkman’s internationally acclaimed Rap Canterbury Tales, Dr. Pallen challenged the polymath rapper to “do for Darwin what he had done for Chaucer.”

In order to ensure scientific and historical accuracy, Brinkman consulted Pallen throughout the creative process, making The Rap Guide to Evolution the first ever peer-reviewed hip-hop show.

Pallen has described Brinkman as having “swallowed the idea and turned it into a work of genius.”

So get your baggy jeans and your microsopes ready, because the Australian tour, produced by Merrigong Theatre Company, will take in nine venues, including regional centres like Albany, Mandurah and Wollongong, and Capital city venues including the Sydney Opera House, from mid-May. www.homesguide.com.au

THE DATES: • Albany Entertainment Centre, Albany, WA – 19 May 2014 • Mandurah Performing Arts Centre (MANPAC), Mandurah, WA – 22 May 2014 • Octagon Theatre, University Theatres UWA, Perth, WA – 24 May • Arts Centre Melbourne, VIC – 3 – 7 June 2014 • Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra, ACT – 11 June 2014 • Illawarra Performing Arts Centre (IPAC), Wollongong, NSW – 13 – 14 June 2014 • Sydney Opera House, Sydney, NSW – 18 – 20 June • Riverside Theatres, Parramatta, NSW – 24 - 25 June • Casula Powerhouse, Casula, NSW – 26 – 27 June

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We only stock products that we personally believe to be of the highest quality and deliver the best performance.

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We service the Northwest region of Sydney including the Hills district, Hawesksbury, Northern Suburbs & North Shore. Baulkham Hills Doors is a B&D Accredited dealer as well as a member of Australian Garage Door Association.

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Established for 23 years, Regina Bathroom and Laundry Renovations specialise in the transformation of these highly functional areas of the home.

No job is too big or too small - business owner George Nadile will personally assist you design a new look for your bathroom or laundry with advice on how to achieve the best results for your budget.

We are Sydney’s No 1 (largest and most experienced) residential tenant and commercial property move-out/in cleaners; having conducted over 4,500 house, home and office end of lease departure and arrival cleans.

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Austek Home Improvements have been supplying superior quality home improvements for over 15 years. Austek Home Improvement’s products and design expertise are well known throughout the building industry.

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Always Fresh Carpet deploys the latest in equipment and techniques to completely clean your home or office and deliver a top quality cleaning result every time. Always Fresh provides a range of cleaning services including Commercial Carpet Cleaning Sydney wide. We only use biodegradable and non toxic cleaning products that are made in Australia and to standard meaning your kids and pets can stay safe.

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Ian Cubitt’s Classic Home Improvements Phone: 1300 721 150 Fax: 02 4735 2988

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Pool Masters Phone: 02 9686 2300 Fax: 02 9639 0487

Complete professional service Ian Cubitt’s Classic Home Improvements is the safe choice for home owners that want the job done right. From design through to construction, home owners experience peace of mind knowing a professional trustworthy builder is working on their greatest asset.

Nova homes is a family orientated building company.

Owned and run by a family, for families. Nova Homes has 30 years experience in the building industry. You can choose from our wide range of house designs, from single home developments to medium density projects, which can be adapted to your specific needs and expectations.

Pool Masters Baulkham Hills has just had a full renovation and new shop fit out. New Owner Cory Harris with his father Neil Harris took over the store at the end of September 2013.

With service technicians on the road daily and expert staff instore 7 days a week we have everything you need to keep you pool and spa sparkling clean all year round.

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FLOORING Empire Bathrooms Mobile: 0425 227 883 Mobile: 0416 191 476 Empire Bathrooms is owned and operated by a licensed builder – Enzo Giallonardo, and a licensed plumber – Michael Carn. With over 25 years of combined industry experience, Empire Bathrooms is the best choice for high quality bathroom and laundry renovations at the right price. Empire Bathrooms is based in Castle Hill, servicing most suburbs in metropolitan Sydney.

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PAINTERS Visual Solutions Painting and Decorating Services Mobile: 0413 124 780 Visual Solutions is run and operated by father and son Riki and Ben DeNicola and their friendly team. The business is constantly expanding their knowledge on new trends and products in the industry and focusing on maintaining the high standard of workmanship of which they are renowned.

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To arrange a free consultation and start the process you have been waiting for call 0413 124 780

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Top Gun Plumbing offer a wide range of products and services across both domestic and commercial plumbing – whether it’s a plumbing emergency, a renovation or large scale commercial project, you can trust Top Gun Plumbing to give you fast, competitive and dependable service every time.

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02 4342 0222

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02 4343 1000

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02 4733 6999

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02 4751 1744

www.century21.com.au/springwood

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02 4733 6999

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Cranebrook

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02 4730 1122

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02 4735 8888

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02 4735 2121

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02 4731 4229

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02 4722 5000

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02 9831 3333

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02 4655 3322

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02 4774 8222

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02 9686 7999

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02 9639 3959

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02 9639 8200

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02 9639 2000

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Winston Hills

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02 9624 7177

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Cutcliffe Real Estate

02 4587 8855

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02 4573 1228

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02 4573 1000

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02 4571 3000

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cranebrook

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kingswood

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umina beach

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GLENBROOK Jim Aitken + Partners Glenbrook Kieran Flanagan 02 4739 1111

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IN A CLASS OF ITS OWN Set in a beautiful, tree lined street is this executive, four bedroom family home. Sitting proudly on a near 1,500m2 block this is a home that will certainly tick all the boxes.

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BAULKHAM HILLS Walsh & Sullivan First National - Baulkham Hills Philip Russell 02 9639 2000

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An ideal choice for professionals and investors alike with its chic design and top-quality features throughout this very well appointed apartment’s interior showcases a spacious living area opening to a private balcony.

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PENRITH Jim Aitken + Partners Emu Plains (Lennox Centre) David Reeves 02 4735 2121

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EASY ACCESS TO PENRITH CBD Located moments from the Penrith CBD is this great two bedroom unit that will suit the busy executive or investor.

Open plan in design and positioned in a security complex it offers all the must haves that you would expect from a modern unit.

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MCGRATHS HILL Wilkinsons Real Estate Agencies - Windsor Max Jarman 02 4577 4344

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SUIT 1ST HOME BUYER/INVESTOR • 2 bedrooms, ensuite to main • Separate study • Separate dining room • Extra living area downstairs • Laundry, extra shower and toilet • Carport

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KURRAJONG HEIGHTS Wilkinsons Real Estate Agencies - Richmond Maggie Zorlu 02 4578 1233

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CHARMING COTTAGE !

This charming solar/passive mud brick cottage oozes warmth and character. Offering stunning cathedral timber ceilings, large rooms, open plan living / dining / kitchen, 2 big bedrooms, off street parking and well established leafy gardens in lovely quiet location. PRICED TO SELL!!

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UMINA BEACH Richardson & Wrench Umina Beach John Carey 02 4344 4666

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NORTH FACING VILLA Immaculate and freshly painted throughout this three bedroom villa has the prefect Northern Aspect. Three good sized bedrooms all with built in robes the main with ensuite bathroom. Open plan in design the living space leads through sliding doors to the courtyard area.

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WENTWORTH FALLS Richardson & Wrench Wentworth Falls 02 4757 2222

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BREATHTAKING VIEWS Immaculate cottage at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac on the edge of the National Park with breathtaking uninterrupted north-westerly views. The internal layout has flexibility for two bedrooms or one bedroom and study.

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NORTH RICHMOND Speechley Property Brian Speechley 02 4577 4699

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ACRES CLOSE TO TOWN A few minutes from North Richmond shops and schools, this beautifully presented, air-conditioned, full brick home offers a study/4th bedroom, large formal lounge and separate formal dining room, country styled timber kitchen and comfortable family.

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In a world where peace and tranquillity is a way of life, your enchanting two bedroom cottage awaits. Graciously set ready for the ultimate renovation and perfectly positioned in a blue ribbon location. Nestled on a great size block, amongst high calibre homes with sweeping un-interrupted views of the iconic Brisbane waters. If you have been dreaming of building your ideal home, this rare opportunity spoils you with the added bonus of dual access.

Exposing the ultimate lifestyle with the offering of local parklands, boating arenas and some of the best fishing on the coast. The enrapturing position also enjoys a short level stroll to rail, main shopping arena and Woy Woy CBD. Kick back and relax at Woy Woy’s entertainment hub, with a great choice of chic cafés and eateries. All within a picturesque walk, along the promenade.

With only a hop skip and a jump to the water’s edge, make fishin’ your mission and secure the best catch of the day!

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This grand family residence offers a prominent coastal retreat complete with a selection of indoor & outdoor living spaces, custom interior features and the finest of finishes, embraced by wonderful landscaped gardens, multiple green features and soaked in natural light.

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•Four large double bedrooms, freshly painted in neutral tones with new carpet throughout •Fantastic rental returns with two street frontages plus separate outdoor entertaining areas •Two x 2500 litre water tanks, new hot water system and completely insulated throughout •Triple lock-up garage with loads of storage and plenty of room for your boat or caravan Including a completely approved oversized 68sqm self-contained two bedroom studio with its own separate street frontage which would be perfect for the teenagers of the family or a second income for the astute investor who will enjoy the benefit of a rental return of over $320 per week.

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85 Daley’s Avenue, Daley’s Point Take a moment to enjoy this designers Coastal retreat with sweeping Brisbane Water views, tucked away in one of the Central Coasts most exclusive suburbs, Daley’s Point...

•Spacious formal & informal living areas with a gourmet kitchen with stone top benches •Tiled & carpeted throughout with custom window coverings made especially for the home •Relax in the spa bath located in the main bathroom, with sweeping views of Brisbane Waters

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•Three generously sized bedrooms with built in wardrobes finished with slim line mirrored doors •On the lower level, enjoy the latest movies in the family room connecting to a sunken courtyard Sit back, relax and take in the expansive blue water views on the multiple outdoor entertaining areas overlooking the Brisbane Waters embraced by exquisite low-maintenance gardens and surrounds.

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View By Appointment Price Offers over $575,000

Phil McCord 0417 260 056 43 444 666 randwuminabeach.com.au Richardson & Wrench Umina Beach

• Brand new 3 bedroom villa with built-in robes • Ensuite & walk in robe to main bedroom • Open plan living with ducted air conditioning • Modern kitchen with Caesar Stone benchtops, gas cooking & dishwasher • Double garage with internal access ONLY 2 ON THE BLOCK!

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View By Appointment Price Offers over $1,700,000

Immaculate 3 Bedroom Home!

View By Appointment Price Offers over $415,000

• Prestigious 4 bedroom waterfront reserve • Master bed with walk thru robe & ensuite • Huge air conditioned open plan living area with raked ceilings • Designer kitchen with island bench, soft close drawers & 900mm gas cooktop • Fully covered entertainers balcony coated in travertine with private views of the waterways • Double carport with off street parking for 4 cars ASSURED PRIVACY & SUPERB QUALITY!

• 29 acre property with enormous 5 bedroom home and 2 bedroom home attached • 4 bathrooms, 3 living areas, ducted air conditioning throughout • Huge main bedroom with walk-in wardrobe, full size ensuite & fabulous mountain views • 2 double automatic garages & a 1.5 automatic garage, all with internal access A STUNNING RURAL PACKAGE

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• Stylish 3 bedroom home, all with built-ins • Walk-in & ensuite to main • Formal lounge & dining • Ducted air conditioning throughout • Plantation shutters • Caesar stone kitchen with dishwasher & stainless steel appliances • Undercover entertaining deck & level yard QUALITY, LOW MAINTENANCE LIVING!

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• 2 bedroom unit with built in robes • Spacious living with ocean views • Good sized kitchen with dishwasher • Large balcony with ocean views • 150m walk to beach • 75m walk to Aldi • Off street parking space LEAVE THE CAR AT HOME!

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John Carey 0417 683 925 43 444 666 randwuminabeach.com.au Richardson & Wrench Umina Beach

• Neat 2 bedroom cottage with sunroom • Updated bathroom • Freestanding laundry with additional shower • Single garage • Backyard overlooks Ettymalong Creek • 10 minute walk to the beach A BEAUTIFUL BACKDROP

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Investment In South Umina Beach!

View By Appointment Price Offers over $420,000

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• Neat 4 bedroom home with rear lane access • Large open plan living with polished timber floors • Modern kitchen with stainless steel oven & a dishwasher • Covered entertainment area & fully fenced backyard • Single carport with roller door • 10 minute walk to beach A CRACKER INVESTMENT!

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• 2 x 3 bedroom villas with built in robes, walk in & ensuite to main • 1 x 3 bedroom townhouse with built in robes, walk in & ensuite to main • All with ducted air conditioning throughout • Front villa & townhouse feature a double garage, and single garage to middle villa THESE WILL NOT LAST!

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Perfect for family living and entertaining this beautifully presented, open plan home includes 4 bedrooms and a spacious Queensland room which brings the outdoors in.The private backyard is ideal for the kids to play in and includes a large workshop. Ideally located in a quiet street the home is close to public transport, shops and the beach and is only a short walk to local schools and the golf course. Inspect today.

• Polished Floorboards • En-Suite • Carport • Large Backyard • Walk to School

View: Saturday 10:45 - 11:15am or by appointment Megan Roberts 0408 093 725

Price: Offers above $485,000

Neat, older style home with rear lane access, would suit investors or a family. The large main bedroom has built in wardrobes and timber floorboards. Separate sleep-out in excellent condition. Good sized yard with swimming pool. Close to transport, shops, beach and schools. Call now for inspection details.

View: Saturday 12:15pm-12:45pm or by appointment Megan Roberts 040 80 93 725

Price: Offers above $430,000

At Wiseberry Peninsula, property management is a team obsession.

We understand that property is one of the biggest investments one makes in a lifetime, which is why we aim to look after the leasing and management of your property like it was our own.

Discover how Wiseberry Peninsula property management differs from the rest by calling Kimberley Corkill our Senior Property Manager today.

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Brilliant Location!

BLACKTOWN 73 Norman Street This beautifully presented three bedroom brick veneer home is located in the districts beat area and is close to schools, shops & transport- it is an ideal first home or great for an investment! Featuring Spacious bedrooms with built-ins, Combined lounge and dining featuring reverse cycle air conditioning and tiled flooring, Well appointed Kitchen, Good size modern bathroom, Large double garage with concrete driveway at the front - Ideal for the tradesman. Easy access to Great Western Highway, M4 Motorway and close to Wet and Wild’ Park. Many more features to list - inspection a must!

AUCTION

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WESTMEAD 46/1 Reid Ave

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This beautifully presented three bedroom full brick townhouse is positioned close to schools, shops and station. Featuring Spacious bedrooms with built in wardrobes to all and balcony to main, Modern Kitchen boasting stainless steel appliances and ample cupboard space, Open plan lounge & dining featuring timber floorboards, Renovated bathroom with quality fixtures & fittings, Swimming pool, Tennis Court and Communal/Kids area, Easy access to Cumberland Highway, Great Western Highway and M4 Motorway. Additional features: Low Strata levies, 2nd toilet, internal laundry, single lock up garage, low maintenance backyard. Many more features to list- Inspection a must!!

AGENT Gary Hundal 0401 786 186

AUCTION

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Presenting this beautiful double storey brick home ideally for a big family or 2!

Offering 5 big bedrooms, ensuite, modern kitchen, formal lounge, dining, rumpus rooms, tv room upstairs, 2 bathrooms, ducted air conditioning, timber flooring, roller shutters and double garage. Close to schools, shops and all amenities! Inspect Now!

PRICE Expressions of Interest VIEW By appointment AGENT Eddy Tan 0412 469 863

Large 1012m2 Land!

MOUNT DRUITT 59 Dixon Street This beautifully presented four bedroom home with formal and informal living areas is located close to schools, shops & Transport. Featuring Spacious bedrooms with built in robes and ensuite to main, Great size lounge room featuring tiled flooring and air-conditioning, Modern gas Kitchen boasting granite bench top, dishwasher and pantry, Renovated bathrooms with quality fixtures and fittings, Huge rumpus room plus detached study/home office at the back. Additional features: Large 1012 sqm, additional family room, reverse cycle air-conditioning, internal laundry, great size backyard, colourbond fencing, and easy access to Great Western Highway.

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12/04/14 & 26/04/14 – 3:30pm – 4:00pm 19/04/14 & 03/05/14 – 11:15am – 12:00pm

AUCTION Saturday 3rd May at 12:00pm On Site AGENT Gary Hundal 0401 786 186

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PRICE Expressions of Interest VIEW By appointment AGENT Eddy Tan 0412 469 863

CENTURY 21 TAN BROTHERS PHONE 02 9831 3333 3/32 Flushcombe Road, Blacktown, NSW 2148

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GLENMORE PARK

OFFERS OVER $545,000

Large Home, Decent Yard!

Jim Aitken & Partners Glenmore Park Jim Aitken & Partners Real Estate

Positioned in a very quiet street, this very good size family home has created an opportunity for someone looking for a little extra space. Having open planned living areas and the comfort of air conditioning, some of the many other features include:

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Jim Aitken + Partners Glenmore Park 02 4733 6999 http://www.jimaitken.com.au/show?rd=1&ref=GLM10559

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Best Family Home In The Best Location!

Boasting four spacious bedrooms all with modern built-in’s and two of them with en suites, there’s no more rushing in the mornings. Upstairs you’ll love the massive games room or rumpus, with space for a home office. The main bedroom is huge with a walk-in robe and modern en suite and boasts sensational views of the valley and mountains! With a drive through garage leading out to another massive double garage, the car enthusiast will be extremely delighted. The outdoor living area combined with the sparkling in ground pool all on 920msq completes this fantastic package.

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30 Mulgoa Road Glenmore Park NSW 2745

91 Great Western Hwy Emu Plains NSW 2750

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5 Wascoe Street Glenbrook NSW 2773

Shop 9, Borrowdale Way Cranebrook NSW 2749

7 Great Western Hwy Springwood NSW 2777

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429 High Street Penrith NSW 2750

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PENRITH

20 Watson Drive PENRITH Offers Over $699,950

Boasting five bedrooms in total with two main bedrooms having their own ensuite, four gorgeous bathrooms and a modern timber kitchen with stainless steel appliances, this home is ready to move into, relax and enjoy. Spacious living areas adorn the property over two levels with many hidden surprises. Complimented with a double drive through garage, sparkling in ground pool and covered entertaining area, it truly is the family entertainer.

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Set towards the rear of a small well maintained complex, you will find this large three bedroom townhouse. With plenty of space on offer, you also have the luxury of an ensuite to the main bedroom and built in robes to all. With a lovely courtyard and double garage this townhouse is perfect for those looking to downsize or invest.

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30 Mulgoa Road Glenmore Park NSW 2745

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91 Great Western Hwy Emu Plains NSW 2750

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5 Wascoe Street Glenbrook NSW 2773

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Offering a gorgeous kitchen, renovated bathroom and polished floor boards this home is ready for you to move into and enjoy.

Featuring three bedrooms, a large lounge area and split system air conditioning, it has all the comforts of home. Including a single lock up garage and plenty of front and rear access for cars, caravans etc., it is perfect for the growing family.

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KINGSWOOD

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Position Perfect!

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OFFERS OVER $369,950 3/147 Stafford Street PENRITH

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Cranebrook

Shop 9, Borrowdale Way Cranebrook NSW 2749

7 Great Western Hwy Springwood NSW 2777

Emu Plains

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LEONAY

OFFERS OVER $539,950 LEONAY

OFFERS OVER $549,950 19 Fairways Avenue LEONAY Offers Over $549,950

Offers Over $539,950 Listing ID LEN10861

Ideally situated in an elevated position overlooking the Nepean valley, this fully renovated family home offers a position and lifestyle second to none. Beyond the beautifully rendered facade you will find a spacious open plan living area featuring polished timber flooring and split system air conditioning, modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances including a gas cook top and dishwasher, three bedrooms all with built in wardrobes and ceiling fans plus a renovated bathroom with floor to ceiling tiles and a separate toilet. Externally the property offers a remote garage with under house storage/workshop, fully landscaped gardens and is positioned on a 556m2 block.

• Fully renovated family home • Open plan living area • Three bedrooms • Modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances • Renovated bathroom • Split system air conditioning • Rear deck with expansive views

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556sqm Jim Aitken + Partners Emu Plains Lennox Centre 02 4735 2121

WEB ID: LEN10861

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• Three bedrooms • Two living areas • Split system air conditioning • Brand new gourmet kitchen • Separate utility room / home office • Lock up garage + carport • 696m2 Block

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Architecturally designed and positioned in a rural setting on over two acres of land. Split level in design the residence is finished with a selection of high quality inclusions. Privately positioned and moments from the river you will be doing well to find a better example in this exclusive price range.

OFFERS OVER $785,000 Listing ID LEN10858

This beautifully presented four level family home is positioned in one of Leonay’s best streets and offers a lifestyle second to none. Featuring beautiful views to the east this property offers five large bedrooms with built ins, three separate living areas, exquisite polished timber and slate flooring throughout, three bathrooms, ducted air conditioning, a large undercover BBQ area that overlooks the in ground swimming pool plus a double lock up garage.

Jim Aitken + Partners Emu Plains Lennox Centre 02 4735 2121 WEB ID: LEN10829

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654sqm Jim Aitken + Partners Emu Plains Lennox Centre 02 4735 2121

WEB ID: LEN10858

325773

30 Mulgoa Road Glenmore Park NSW 2745

91 Great Western Hwy Emu Plains NSW 2750

Emu Plains

Blaxland

Glenbrook

5 Wascoe Street Glenbrook NSW 2773

Shop 9, Borrowdale Way Cranebrook NSW 2749

7 Great Western Hwy Springwood NSW 2777

Springwood

Emu Plains

Penrith

4733 6999

4735 8888

4739 8800

4739 1111

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• Sunken lounge room • Optional theatre room • Butler’s pantry • Parent’s retreat • In ground pool • Separate studio/loft • Timber decking

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Just move in and unpack - there’s nothing more to do but sit back, relax and enjoy your new home. This beautifully presented family home offers three bedrooms, two living areas, polished timber floors, new carpet, air conditioning and a brand new gourmet kitchen with caesar stone benches, stainless steel appliances including a 900mm oven with gas cook top and dishwasher.

Outside you will find an undercover BBQ area, single garage and carport plus an additional utility room that could be utilised as a home office, gym or studio.

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Offers Over $599,950 Listing ID CRA10531

Don’t want the bother of building a new home or just can’t wait? Well here is a great opportunity in a private community estate with tennis court, pool and community centre available. Located in the Waterside Estate this is a real opportunity, with loads of appeal in a great location this will be sort after so don’t miss out and call your local Jim Aitken & Partners office for an inspection.

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If you are looking for some extra space for the family this large family home located in the ever popular Castlereagh is awaiting your inspection. Located in a very quiet street in a very high sorted suburb, this fabulous family home will give you the size, space and will even accommodate the extended family in absolute comfort. There are a number of features in this home. Here are a few of the main ones:

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Six large bedrooms Ensuite plus three other bathrooms Multiple living areas Triple garage Triple carport Approximately five acres Separate access to a granny flat Level block

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A Rare Opportunity Located in a quiet part of Cranebrook village, this large three bedroom Townhouse awaits.

Featuring main bedroom with walk in wardrobe, ensuite and a spa bath in the main bathroom this Townhouse is ideal for the first home buyer or astute investor. With a lock up garage, sunny courtyard and sizeable living area, this home ticks all the boxes.

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Three large bedrooms Built-in robes to all Separate lounge Single garage Main bedroom with ensuite Sunny courtyard Peaceful location

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Fantastically positioned in the much loved community of Llandilo sits this vacant block of approximately five acres.

Surrounded by beautiful properties, all that’s left to do is contact your builder and submit your plans to council to build your dream home.

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Superbly positioned in the ever popular North section of Cranebrook is this vacant parcel of land that is ready for you to let your imagination run wild. The block has been registered and is ready for you to join forces with your architect to bring your dream to life.

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North Cranebrook location Vacant parcel of land Just over an acre in size Frontage of approximately 44m Acreage precinct Services available Seven kilometres from Penrith

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Approx five acres Corner block Services available Close to amenities Vacant parcel of land Large frontage Beautiful surrounds

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Just Over An Acre Of Prime Land

Glenmore Park

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Jim Aitken + Partners Cranebrook 02 4730 1122

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Your Castle Awaits If you have a large family and dreaming about park life acreage then you’ll love this huge residence. Set on five acres (approximately) this seven bedroom home also includes a study, vast formal and informal living areas, plus high ceilings. Outside there is a huge car garage/work shop, lots of bench and cupboard space.

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Seven bedrooms plus study Formal and informal living rooms Four bathrooms Large modern kitchen Ducted air conditioning/vacuum Four car garage Double carport + workshop

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30 Mulgoa Road Glenmore Park NSW 2745

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Emu Plains

Blaxland

Glenbrook

5 Wascoe Street Glenbrook NSW 2773

Shop 9, Borrowdale Way Cranebrook NSW 2749

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Five Acre Corner Block

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BUILT FOR TWO FAMILIES $1.29m • Two enormous 4B/R homes joined by a large entertaining area • 18.04 acres in ever popular Wilton area just 1/2 hour drive to beaches • The rear house is almost new; latest in kitchen & bathroom decor • The front 4B/R house has a fabulous games/play room • Ducted air provided to the front house & s/s air to the back house John Mackie 0411 641 449 | johnmackie@inglis.com.au

Razorback

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• Amazing views of Camden & all the way to Sydney CBD • In ground pool, wrap around verandahs & rear pergola • Unique ranch style home on 100 acres • Attached granny flat with kitchenette, lounge room & bedroom • Open fire place & combustion stove Terry Gordon 0438 218 749 | Carla Skinner 0439 442 316

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• A huge shed and one igloo/glasshouse for propagation • The home features terracotta tiled roof, solid timber kitchen with granite bench tops and family room with open fire • Features huge area under that may suit workers quarters or potential in law accommodation; all on 22 fertile acres John Mackie 0419 195 757 | johnmackie@inglis.com.au

The Oaks

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• Tuscan designed home on 2.5ac located in a private gated estate with large shed/workshop at the front of the home • Outdoor spa & roof top entertaining area • Features 4 bedrooms, 3 with en suites plus a study • Also features unique media room and games room Terry Gordon 0438 218 749 | Carla Skinner 0439 442 316

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• Elegant and expansive, this architect designed home emphasises privacy, liveability and effortless entertaining • Graced with ultra-contemporary finishes and an array of luxurious inclusions, it offers an exceptional retreat for families of all ages • Alarm security, air conditioning, ducted vacuum & high ceilings Scott Lee 0431 993 615 | scott.lee@inglis.com.au

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• Generous 1033m² block with a flexible floorplan & large rear garden • This home offers an exceptional retreat for families of all ages • Well proportioned bedrooms with B/ins, main with updated en suite • A large pergola flows from the kitchen or you can choose to entertain beside your beautiful in ground pool Scott Lee 0431 993 615 | scott.lee@inglis.com.au

Camden Park

Orangeville

PEACEFUL SETTING

Vacant Land $539,000

• 14.84 Hectares - 36 acres gently sloping to rear • Natural bush setting • Watered from creek at rear • High with nice rural outlook • Perfect for a new family house Terry Gordon 0438 218 749 | Carla Skinner 0439 442 316 42 Argyle Street Camden 2570 Tel 02 4655 3322 www.inglisproperty.com.au

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• Great location - short drive to station, hospital & shopping centres • Spacious kitchen with stainless steel appliances incl. dishwasher • Generous living area opening to rear yard • Features include: B/in robes, s/s air con, alarm, auto garage door • Huge workshop/storage area off garage and under house Scott Lee 0431 993 615 | scott.lee@inglis.com.au

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Classic River Views!!

The ultimate nature lovers’ paradise. Boasting 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms + double garage. Open plan living highlighted by stunning glass wall exposing bushland + classic views of the Georges River. A one off lifestyle property on approx. 7225m2 (approx. 1.785 acres).

OPEN HOMES: Saturdays 19th & 26th April & 3rd May at 1:00pm to 1:45pm (unless sold prior) AUCTION: Saturday 3rd May at 1:45pm on site (unless sold prior)

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Enjoy Lifestyle And Views In The Lap Of Luxury Beautiful approx. 80 square luxury home situated on approx. 17 picturesque acres only minutes from Camden. Air conditioned throughout, marble floors, with crystal chandeliers fit for a king. Designer furniture, art, machinery and so many extras, all negotiable with the sale of this unique property. Ample shedding on the property. Approx. 6.54Ha.

OPEN HOMES: Saturday 19th April at 2:30pm to 3:15pm (unless sold prior) AUCTION: Wednesday 23rd April at 7:00pm at Camden Lakeside Country Club, 50 Raby Road, Catherine Field (unless sold prior)

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Situated in the South West Future Growth Precinct (subject to approval) offering two 4 bedroom homes in popular Austral on approx. 1.21Ha. Collect approximately $48,000 per annum for the rental return on both homes or live in one and rent the second home out. Please Note: the rental return is approximate figures.

OPEN HOMES: Saturday 19th April at 10:30am to 11:15am (unless sold prior) AUCTION: Wednesday 23rd April at 7:00pm at Camden Lakeside Country Club, 50 Raby Road, Catherine Field (unless sold prior)

KEMPS CREEK 154 FLORIBUNDA ROAD

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Under Instruction To Sell- Bidding Expected From $850,000 Approx. 5 park like acres (approx. 2.02 Ha) in tranquil location featuring immaculate 4 bedroom home plus self-contained granny flat, huge entertainment area, sparkling pool, manicured gardens, 4 stables, tack room and wash bay. Superb life style property or investment, located in South-West Growth precinct (subject to approval).

OPEN HOMES: Saturday 19th April at 2:00pm to 2:30pm (unless sold prior) AUCTION: Wednesday 23rd April at 7:00pm at Camden Lakeside Country Club, 50 Raby Road, Catherine Field (unless sold prior)

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5 • Separate self contained retreat • Mountain views from the balcony • Two newly renovated kitchens • Built-in robes to all bedrooms • Polished timber floors • In-ground swimming pool

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Matthew Pearce Primary School Catchment This home is designed to accommodate for the needs of your growing family. Downstairs offers family area off modern kitchen, separate lounge, garage converted to fourth bedroom, plus a tandem garage. Upstairs is a separate self contained retreat with one bedroom plus balcony, perfect for in-law accommodation. Positioned on a 713sqm elevated block conveniently located in Matthew Pearce School Catchment. This is your golden opportunity to secure your family’s happy future with a home that has more to offer than you would expect.

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Baulkham Hills 500 Windsor Road

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929sqm Block - Wide Frontage Calling all LAND BUYERS and RENOVATORS...

This incomplete single level home is ready for knockdown or restoration.

Set on a huge parcel of land surrounded by established trees.

Conveniently located within walking distance to city transport. Moments away from Baulkham Hills High Selective School, Baulkham Hills TAFE, Stockland Mall, Parklands, the lot! Be sure you take advantage of this rare opportunity.

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• Huge parcel of land • Close to all amenities • Walk to city transport.

On-site, Saturday 26th April at 11:00am View Website for details Darren Dowd 0417 230 695 darren.dowd@raywhite.com darrendowd.raywhite.com / 8852 8206

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This awe-inspiring architecturally designed home is perfect for family living set in a quite location within cul-de-sac

SPACIOUS An incredible floor plan that offers a wide range of options within this exciting home You will be inspired by the lounge room with high ceilings & wood burning fire place It will be easy to unwind in the kitchen well suited to cater for the whole family All three bedrooms are well sized with built in wardrobes

Downstairs rumpus or games room The home features an abundance of natural light enhanced by that exciting classic home feeling STYLISH Private in ground pool Backs bush reserve Double garage

CHOICES Reverse cycle air conditioning for those cold winter and hot summers Two bathrooms & toilets Short walk to children’s play ground & park Close to Northmead shopping centre & local shops Close to Northmead High school, primary & day care centres

Contact us for an inspection or just join us at the Open Home as we love showing this home.

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4577 4699 OPEN HOUSE

4 BEDROOMS, LARGE BLOCK 63 BOTTLEBRUSH DRIVE, CRANEBROOK Beautifully presented family home with four (4) bedrooms, ensuite, nicely appointed family bathroom with separate toilet, spacious living areas including a formal lounge area, formal dining room and a modern kitchen with adjoining family room. A large covered leisure area overlooks the gardens and large yard and for the family cars – a double garage AND a double carport.

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Price: $499,950 Inspect: Saturday 26th April 10 am- 10.30am View @ speechley.com.au

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Price: $1,199,990 Inspect: By appointment OR Sat, 26th April - 11am to 12 Noon A few minutes from North Richmond shops and schools, this beautifully presented, air-conditioned, full brick home offers a study/4th bedroom, large formal lounge and View @ speechley.com.au separate formal dining room, country styled timber kitchen and comfortable family room. There is also a fabulous covered outdoor area, a double carport/breezeway, garage, large Colorbond shed for machinery, boat, caravan or storage. Set within carefully maintained, landscaped gardens and lawns.

Price: $560,000 Inspect: By appointment OR In sought after Kurrajong Village, this spacious 4 bedroom home enjoys an Easterly Sat 26th April -12 noon – 12.30pm outlook, is approx 250m from shops and nicely appointed throughout. Featuring View @ speechley.com.au

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An opportunity to add to, or start, your property investment portfolio. With a neat 3 bedroom home and a separate 1 bedroom flat, both rented to excellent long View @ speechley.com.au term tenants, this property has a rental return of $640pw.

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Price: $499,950 Immaculate, free standing villa in a small complex of 4 features 3 bedrooms Inspect: By prior appointment with built-ins and ensuite to main, large family bathroom with separate View @ speechley.com.au

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$399,950 Older style brick veneer needs some updating to bring it back to a Price: fabulous large family home. 3 good sized bedrooms, family bathroom Inspect: By prior appointment with separate toilet, spacious ‘L’ shape lounge/ dining, large original View @ speechley.com.au kitchen, over sized single garage under the main roof and a sunny front 2 2 verandah. The home is on a large corner block close to schools, shops 3 and transport.

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toilet, modern kitchen with dishwasher, open plan lounge/dining, split system air conditioning and auto-door double garage with internal access. Walk to train, bus, main shops, clubs and schools.

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PRESTIGIOUS VILLAGE LOCATION 49 OLD BELLS LINE OF ROAD, KURRAJONG

elegant formal rooms, a casual sunroom and covered outdoor deck, this lovely residence is on a large 630m2 block with a ‘blank canvas’ backyard on which to use your landscaping skills and imagination.

10 FULLY USABLE ACRES 59 YEOMANS ROAD, NORTH RICHMOND

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SUPERB FAMILY HOME • Three generous bedrooms • Built-in wardrobes • Ensuite to main • Gourmet kitchen • Spacious dining and family room • Large self contained teenage retreat and rumpus

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FARM, AGIST, MONEY MAKER CLOSE TO MAIN ROADS • Superb outdoor entertaining area • Huge landscaped backyard • Double lockup garage • Split system air conditioning • Fabulous location, close to schools and shops • A must to inspect!

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$585,000

• Ideal for market garden • Access to lagoon and pumping license • Fence the land and use for agistment • Or build a shed and begin your own farm!

• This is an opportunity not to be missed!

• Call today

• With a total of 14 acres approximately (6ha) • Located approximately 20 minutes from Penrith • 10 minutes from Richmond • 3 parcels of fertile land • Purchase separately or all as one

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$680,000

COMMERCIAL

COMMERCIAL SHOP • Set in the main street of town • 76m2 lock up strata title shop • Currently vacant with the potential to earn around $400 per week • Rent it out or move in yourself it’s your choice • The shop is located in “Paul’s Plaza”

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• Front and rear access and its own toilets • Fully air conditioned and a partition for kitchenette at rear • Looking for an investment or want to relocate your own business then look no further • Call today for an inspection

Price: $255,000 + GST

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• Built in robes in 3 bedrooms

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• Covered timber deck

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• Carport and garden shed on side

• Formal lounge and dining

• Views of play fields

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2 separate flats 2 beds downstairs with double carport 1 bed upstairs with garage & workshop $550 per week rental combined Polished boards and high ceilings Fantastic views

• Could be converted to one house • Top value investment • Rush today

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$559,000

Thompsons

306 Windsor Street, Richmond NSW 2753 t: (02) 4578 3933 e: thompsons@wiseberry.com.au

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Quality family homestead on a level and fenced one acre Purpose built 1 bedroom wing with wheelchair access, bathroom Formal living and dining plus a family room Media Room with blockout shutters Ducted air. Security alarm system Large Queenslander room, fully screened with ceiling fans Resort-style inground pool with a gazebo, poolhouse with bathroom Lock-up shedding with workshop, gym room Electric gate entry, landscaped gardens. Fenced paddock

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Saturday 26 April, 11-11:30am, 182 Bells Line of Road

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Approx 23 acres (9.3 hectares)

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Wednesday 7 May, 7pm, Sebel Windsor

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Michael Bennett 4578 1234 hawkesbury region

KURRAJONG 02 4573 1228 80 Old Bells Line of Road RICHMOND 02 4578 1234 239 Windsor Street www.bennettproperty.com.au

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KURRAJONG • In a picturesque rural area, only minutes from the Village • Large, beautifully presented “New England” homestead • Very spacious open plan living with a slow-combustion fireplace • High ceilings, polished timber floors and character • Enclosed verandah with a rural outlook • Large inground pool in a fully enclosed and covered pavilion with toilets • Separate lock-up 2 bedroom studio - ideal home office • Grazing acres with town water and established trees and gardens

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Land size: Price: Details:

Approx 4 hectares (10 acres) Offers over $1,350,000 Michael Bennett 4578 1234

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Approx 5 acres (1.96 hectares) Offers over $995,000 Michael Bennett 4578 1234

MOUNT TOMAH

“ROSEBERY”

“TOMAH MOUNTAIN LODGE”

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Inspect: Land size: Price: Details:

• Delightful family homestead in a cottage garden setting • Relaxing verandahs and polished timber floors • Open plan living with slow-combustion fireplace, high ceilings • Country style kitchen with recycled oregon, granite insert • Attic-style bedrooms with storage area • Level, grassed areas around house with carports and two car shed • Partly arable acres with a dam, joining National Park Approx 10 acres (4 hectares) Offers over $839,000 Rhonda Schellnack 4578 1234

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“JUNIPER LODGE”

• In a prestige rural cul de sac with rural, mountain outlook • Architect designed family homestead, security gate entry and tar sealed driveway • Formal living and dining room, with fireplace. Ducted air and vacuum • Media room has been insulated and sound proofed • Quality kitchen with walk-in pantry, caesarstone bench tops • 4 bedrooms with robes, walk –in robe & ensuite to main • Marble bathrooms with heated towel rails • Superb 10 acres with dam, irrigation to paddocks • Fully fenced with arena, motocross track • 9m x 9m lock-up shedding with power and phone

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Unique and secluded Blue Mountains family home Open plan gourmet kitchen with walk-in butlers wet pantry Large family room with log fire, north facing sunroom 4 bedrooms, each with ensuite and undercarpet heating Park-like gardens and trees Lock-up shedding with ample storage, parking

By appointment Approx 5 acres (2.023 hectares) $875,000 Michael Bennett/Karen Rigg 4573 1228

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