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Festival in big danger An announcement will come soon, says community centre CEO BY LOUISE BOURKE

ewtown Neighbourhood Centre chief executive Lisa Burns hopes to confi rm the future of the Newtown Festival, the suburb’s biggest community event, by the end of next month. Ms Burns is currently in discussions with local groups, partners and sponsors to try to fi nd a funding model to allow this year’s festival to go ahead. Ms Burns has previously warned that the festival may not return in 2012 due to poor profits. “What a lot of people don’t get is that the Festival is the primary fundraiser for the Newtown Neighbourhood Centre,” she said.

“The festival is run by the centre. We made 50 per cent less in 2011 than the previous year, so it’s a big worry.” Rising overheads, occupational health and safety requirements and factors such inclement weather have contributed to the downturn in revenue in recent years. Ms Burns believes that more community involvement with the centre, which provides frontline services in Newtown and further afi eld in Canterbury, Leichhardt and Merrylands, will save the festival. “We’re asking people to become involved with the Newtown Neighbourhood Centre and help us by volunteering – one of the criticisms of last year’s festival is that there weren’t enough buckets to collect donations. Also, give us your ideas on how to make it work.”

Planning department approves Metro The NSW Department of Planning has recommended that the Marrickville Metro expansion proposal be approved, angering many local residents and the council who have campaigned against it. A report, prepared for the department, will go to a Planning Assessment Commission (PAC) meeting on February 13 where a fi nal decision on the Part 3A development application will be made. The report acknowledges the concerns of residents and Council, but states “the likely impacts of the proposed expansion of Marrickville Metro will not be as severe as

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has been projected.” Marrickville Mayor and president of the Chamber of Commerce, Morris Hanna, said the expansion will have a long-term adverse effect on the local community, particularly the shopping strips of King Street, Enmore Road and Marrickville Road. The PAC meeting will be held on Monday, February 13 from 1pm-8pm at the Petersham RSL Club. Members of the public can register to speak by contacting Sera Taschner on 9383 2117 or sera.taschner@planning.nsw.gov.au before 4pm on February 8.

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Australia Day is without a doubt my favourite day of the year. Christmas? It’s great to catch up with the family, but stressful… Easter? Ho hum…New Years Eve? Too much hype. I just reckon Australia Day is a brilliant celebration of everything that is great about life, and where is life better than in Australia? I feel I can pretty confi dently say ‘nowhere’ right now because I’m writing this as I fl y from one thirdworld country to another. The view from the air above Sydney is simply breath-taking – the view as we took off here was of slums, polluted rivers, and smog. There’s nothing that reminds you just how good we have it like heading abroad. The grass may appear greener

on the other side at times. But let me assure you that compared to others, our grass is like the pristine turf rolled out at a bowling green. A mate of mine loves Indian food and insisted on a recent trip that we spend some time in Mumbai so he could satisfy his curry cravings. But once we there, he declared ‘Indian’ Indian food awful, and has vowed now to only ever eat ‘Aussie’ Indian food from here on in. But even in world leading countries there are plenty of pitfalls: the pollution in China is vomitinducing, the weather in England is depressing, and try fi nding somewhere you can relax and watch the footy/cricket in the USA! Every time I go overseas, I love the experience. But there’s only one

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Worthy winner of contest 2Spoilt takes out Christmas Window Dressing competition BY LOUISE BOURKE

Spoilt on Marrickville Road has taken out the Christmas Window Dressing competition, as voted by a committee of local community members. The giftware store beat Blooms the Chemist and the Smith Family store in the annual competition run by the Chamber of Commerce. Chamber of Commerce President and Marrickville Mayor, Morris Hanna, presented store owner Fil Simms with her prize on Monday. Ms Simms, who created the display from items within the store, said she had received a lot of feedback from customers. “One gentleman who always comments on the displays told me it was the best one yet!” she said. The display included a white Christmas tree, various decorations and silver items

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from the store which Ms Simms had assembled. The store, which is about to celebrate its one year anniversary, often updates its window displays

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Locals set the record straight on suburban shopping strips after story suggested slow painful death of Marrickville Road Parking is one of the main issues impacting businesses in the Marrickville CBD, but it doesn't mean the Marrickville Road shopping strip is dead, local shopkeepers say...

BY LOUISE BOURKE

report in The Sunday Telegraph about the ‘slow, painful death’ of inner west shopping strips has raised the ire of some local shop owners and residents, who say the situation is nowhere near as dismal. The story, which appeared on January 8, referred to the volume of retail properties vacant on some inner west strips and singled out four shops on Marrickville Road that ‘sit abandoned’ as examples of the decline. The Inner City Weekender can reveal that none of the four properties mentioned by the Telegraph are abandoned. The chemist and the butcher stores have relocated on the same strip, while the medical centre moved elsewhere. Th e sports store is currently being redeveloped. The Marrickville shopping precinct has a retail vacancy rate of about 5.5 per cent, and while this is above the Sydney average of 5.1 per cent, it presents a healthier

figure than 6.7 per cent vacancy along Oxford Street and 7.1 per cent vacancy in Double Bay. What many shop owners along Marrickville Road are concerned with is the ease of parking for customers in the precinct and the effect this is having on their business. Andrea De Soussa, of Hair Happens, moved her business from the Metro because of the high rents. “Since moving here we’ve lost a lot of customers due to the parking issue – they were being booked,” she said. Owner of Maurice Menswear boutique, Morris Hanna, who is also the mayor and president of the Chamber of Commerce, agrees that parking is a problem. “Parking is the issue,” he said. “I can see it aff ecting my own business. Lots of people try to come to shop, but cannot park.” When asked what the council is doing to address the problem, Mr Hanna said that sections of council are not willing to look at the issue.

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man has been arrested by detectives investigating the serious assault of a woman in Newtown last week following extensive forensic analysis, including DNA examination. The 23-year-old woman was walking along King Street at 2am on Friday, January 13, when she was attacked by the man near the intersection of Queen Street. Police were told the man assaulted the woman, who

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a search warrant at an address in Burwood, seizing a number of items. The man, from Burwood, was charged with attempt to choke with intent to commit serious indictable offence, infl icting actual bodily harm with intent and assault occasioning actual bodily harm. The man was refused bail and appeared at North Sydney Local Court on Wednesday.

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P O LI CE SNAP SH OT Thief caught: Teenager arrested by police

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re Toman, the teenager killed when he was hit by a train while graffiting near Lewisham Station last week, was farewelled by family and friends at a service in Five Dock on Tuesday. An outpouring of grief is visible on a facebook tribute page to Mr Toman, where friends have been posting images of his tags and copycat tags

since his death. “RIP Tre ... you are going to be missed by all who knew you. You had the most sweetest soul, even when you were a kid,” posted one friend. Another said: “Oh Jesus ONTRE it’s really happened ay I can’t believe that the reaper took our lad away.” Mr Toman was with a group of friends in the West Street tunnel on the evening of Wednesday, January 11 when he was hit and killed by a train.

Police officers found the body of the 18-year-old in the tunnel after a CityRail employee called to report an incident. The driver and guard of the citybound train were breath-tested and the results came back negative. The West Street tunnel is known to police as a place frequented by graffiti artists. “You can’t really see it from the road,” said Marrickville Police Inspector Alex Liouthakis.

Marrickville Police arrested and charged a 17-year-old male from a Marrickville address for several stealing incidents that occurred in Marrickville last week. At 3:30am on Friday, January 13, the male entered a retail store via a rear entrance and removed several items from the storeroom, including the employees' personal belongings. Th e male was captured on the store’s CCTV cameras and was later identified from the footage provided. After further enquiries it was discovered that the male also broke into a home on Hastings Street, Marrickville, a few days earlier and stole several items. Police conducted a search warrant on the male’s home and located items stolen from both incidents. Th e male was charged with stealing from a retail store, trespass and break and enter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Drink driving charge: 52year-old busted at 2am

A 52-year-old female from Marrickville was arrested and charged for drink driving early last Friday morning. At about 2.00am, police stopped the driver on Addison Road for a random breath test. Th e

woman returned a positive roadside reading and was taken to Newtown Police Station for a breath analysis. The woman was charged with high range drink driving after returning a reading 0.309 grams of alcohol which is fi ve times over the legal limit. Th e woman’s driver’s license was suspended on the spot. She will appear at Newtown Local Court later this month. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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A 16-year-old boy will appear in Bidura Children’s Court next month following a police pursuit in Sydney’s south. At about 3.25am on Monday, January 16, police from Newton Local Area Command spotted a silver Hyundai Excel on King Street, Newtown, driving in a dangerous manner. Officers attempted to pull the Excel over, but it failed to stop. A pursuit was initiated and police followed the vehicle along the Princes Highway. As the Excel approached the intersection of the Princes Highway and Banksia Avenue, Banksia, it appears to have lost control and crashed into the wall of a licensed premises. The 16-year-old driver from Arncliffe was taken to hospital with minor injuries.

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s the pretty pink polkadot dress from Grandpa not quite your thing? Or perhaps your mother-inlaw once again purchased all your gifts two sizes too small? Many of us will know that not all gifts hit the mark at Christmas time. A survey by CHOICE found that around 21 per cent of gifts would not live up to expectations, with many people saying they would throw out or stash unwanted gifts in the back of a cupboard. Th is is why Red Cross is urging people to re-gift their unwanted presents by dropping them in to one of the 163 Red Cross recycle stores around Australia. “Red Cross retail stores are dependent on donations of clothing, bric-a-brac and homewares and we are currently in desperate need of quality donations for the New Year,” said Olivia Cozzolino, Red Cross General Manager of Merchandise. “A donation of quality clean saleable goods to a Red Cross store works in a

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She s in residence Installation artist takes up residency in Marrickville BY LOUISE BOURKE

arketing strategies, future archive collections and pop-culture obsessions are all fodder for inspiration for installation artist Ludovica Gioscia, who has taken up temporary residency in Marrickville. Ms Gioscia, 34, who was born in Rome and resides in London, will spend a month

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similar way to a donation of cash as we are able to use the profits from sales to fund our humanitarian work to improve the lives of vulnerable people both in Australia and overseas,” Ms

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in Marrickville as an artistin-residence, funded by the council. “I am very interested in marketing strategies and how they are constantly shaping the world around us,” Ms Gioscia said. “I look for signifi cant moments in the development of these strategies and reflect on them in my practice.” Having exhibited solo shows internationally at The Warhol Museum in

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COUNCIL SNAPSHOT ➤ Seniors who want to learn computer and social media skills are invited to participate in Marrickville Council’s ‘Social Media for Seniors’ classes in February. The classes will teach seniors how to use Facebook, Twitter, Skype, Flickr and YouTube, introducing the World Wide Web and improving senior’s social connectedness. The Marrickville Library and History Services Telstra Connected Seniors® workshops will run will run from February until June 2012. The classes will be held between 2-4pm at the Marrickville Library. For a list of dates or to book, contact the council on 9335 2173. Participants must be over the age of 50 and have an active email account. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . More than 40 people recently took part in a charity bike ride.

Great ride for charity Ride for a good cause attracts everyone from teenagers to seniors BY LOUISE BOURKE

ore than 40 members of the Inner West’s Balance & UTS Triathlon Club have taken part in a 100 kilometre bicycle ride to raise funds for the Lynne King Cancer Care Foundation. All riders, ranging from 14-yearold Breannan Johnson to Paul and Val Ardill, both in their late 60’s, completed the challenging course

through the Hawkesbury Valley. It was the first attempt at distance riding for many of the local participants. Club President, Mike Steinberg, said a speech by Reg King from the Lynne King Foundation before the race spurred the riders on to perform. “He told us of a young woman in her early twenties who has recently completed cancer treatment, become engaged and has a new lease on life because of the treatment, care

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The focus is on greater financial security, and you could well be looking at various options over the next few weeks. In cooperation with family members and in particular your partner, you have an opportunity to firm up family finances. Certain obstacles and issues with colleagues or bosses will need to be sorted out on the career front before you’re able to progress on a smooth path once again.

June 22 to July 22

The focus is on your financial security and even though you would like to be the last of the big spenders this is not advisable. You may need to consult an accountant or bank manager in order to see what you can and cannot get away with during the months ahead. There may be some major bills that are going to need to be paid and therefore you will need to cut down on the luxuries for a short time.

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July 23 to August 23

A highly passionate phase in your life begins with the Sun’s entry into partnership house. This is the ideal time to discuss shared resources and intimate problems with someone you trust deeply as this will help you to relieve your anxieties. Romance can be strengthened at the moment and this is definitely the right time to tell someone exactly how much they mean to you. At work you need to be a team player.

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With so many planets in your area of health and work there is a need for initiative and drive to make the most of your prospects. You’ll be forced to stand out and make your mark on the professional world. In health affairs, the vitality of the planets will make you feel alive and effective. Be careful of over doing things and of how you handle some colleagues as they may be distressed by your actions.

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September 24 to Oct 23

The focus at the moment is not likely to be on practical matters but rather in the direction of intimate attachments. Anything to do with your home is also to the fore, so it could be difficult committing yourself fully to work or even certain social events. Your children will be taking up a lot of your time as they drive you insane with their needs or demands. You need time to yourself so why not take a long stroll!

scorpio

October 24 to Nov 22

Engaging in heartfelt discussions with family members and your life partner is something that comes as second nature to you. So be certain to keep the lines of communications wide open. You and your lover may be resolving some of your problems and the making up is likely to lead to an outburst of sheer passion. However, there are likely to be some major problems at work to deal with. How you handle them will be important.

sagittarius

Nov 23 to Dec 21

What is highlighted at the moment is your marked ability to communicate your ideas and opinions to anyone who is willing to listen. Confidence remains high, even if you are occasionally shaking in your shoes when confronted by anyone you see as being very important. With so many planets being in your ninth house it is an ideal time to explore new neighbourhoods and to take an interest in spiritual matters.

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Dec 22 to January 20

aquarius

January 21 to Feb 19

The major focus is on your financial affairs and thankfully your prospects take an upturn. The next month will see an improvement in your economic security. It may be that you need to lay down plans to ensure maximum profit. Don’t expect swift returns but actions taken now stand you in good stead for the future. Also there may be a few issues to sort out with bosses or people in places of authority.

Success should now be there for the taking as a direct result of your own efforts. You have the ability to get major initiatives to go your way, and to persuade colleagues and friends to help you out. Life may be frantic during the next few weeks, but it will also be very interesting. However, you will need to be careful in the way that you handle loved ones or your partner as major issues will need resolving very quickly.

pisces

February 20 to March 20

Your moods are switching from being intensely romantic and loving to strangely distant and detached. Your partner won’t be able to understand you at all and this is not surprising because you honestly can’t really understand yourself. There is a need for rest, relaxation and to take better care of your health and that of loved ones as a connection with doctors or hospitals is likely. Allow time for stress to melt away!

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LIFESTYLE

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20 2012

Staying Healthy

Susan Garrad

How to keep your new year s resolutions Q. My New Year's resolution is to lose weight. I'm feeling really motivated and would like some easy to follow tips to get me started. A. With the motivation of New Year’s resolutions urging you to take action, now is the perfect time to shed those extra kilos! Reaching and maintaining a healthy weight is not only about looking good – that’s just an added bonus! Th e real benefits come from minimising the risk of developing chronic conditions such as arthritis, depression, diabetes and heart disease, which are all associated within increased body fat. While the long-term impacts of obesity are well known, what you might not realise is that being overweight can also aff ect your energy levels, making you feel tired and lacking vitality. By achieving a healthy weight, you give yourself the gift of increased energy and vitality to bounce into the New Year with gusto. You also set yourself up for health and wellness in the long-term! My top tips:

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Eat three healthy meals per day consisting of a palm size portion of protein and three handfuls of low GI vegetables. For breakfast two eggs are a good choice for healthy protein. One handful of vegetables may be replaced by one piece of low GI fruit each day. Include two high protein snacks per day such as 10 - 12 raw nuts, hummus dip with carrot sticks or a small can of tuna. Incorporate healthy oils such as cold pressed extra virgin olive oil as a part of your daily diet. Aim for 40 minutes of moderate intensity exercise four times per week Keep a diet diary so you can monitor exactly what you are eating. Drink two litres of water every day. Avoid all starchy carbohydrates – this includes bread, rice and pasta

If you would like help losing weight book an appointment with Nutritionist Susan Garrad on 9798 9322.

David Stein I had a question today about training if you are still sore from the last workout. Sometimes we get sore from a workout, often if we went especially hard or it was the first one in a while. It is known as DOMS or delayed onset muscle soreness. If you train and have ever got up from your chair after sitting for a while and you felt like someone was running a cattle prod into your legs, chances are you did squats or something similar in your workout the day before. Maybe you did them a diff erent way than normal or used more weight, maybe you just did an extralong walk than you’re used to. There should be nothing serious to worry about, apart from the feeling of your muscle getting pulled over a cheese grater! When you do some weight training your muscles are actually broken down a bit, microscopic little tears happen. Your body repairs these and even improves them a little so it doesn’t happen again from a similar workout. Generally the soreness will go

in a day or so. Some people think you need the soreness to ‘prove’ your workout was hard enough. I disagree, to get to the kind of soreness that makes it feel like shards of glass are grinding into your muscles is overdoing it. Aside from the discomfort, your body takes longer to recover, you have probably triggered a big inflammation response which slows normal recovery, and the muscle was worked well past its normal fatigue range which means your movements would have been less controlled and easy to injure and you now probably associate pain with training which can reduce the motivation to train again. Generally two proper workouts spaced closer together would get the same or better result in a safer way with less discomfort and risk. As for the question should you train when you’re still sore: No. Defi nitely nothing more that works it hard. You will be doing even more damage and putting even more stress on an already traumatised muscle. At most do some light no

resistance work just to get the blood fl owing over the sore area, and make sure that blood is full of good nutrients and muscle building protein from the healthy meals you are eating. Even after the soreness has gone, give it a day or two to actually rest and improve from the workout. After all, the whole reason you gave the muscle all that training stress in the fi rst place is to start the whole super compensation response. So give it time to super compensate! Or you will fi nd your muscle results can actually start going backwards instead of recovering, getting stronger and better equipped to handle whatever else you decide to throw at them. See you next week. David Stein has worked in the fi tness industry over 18 years training and advising thousands of individuals, clubs and companies. He now runs FITEC Fitness Institute Educating and certifying trainers. To contact David directly, email david@ fitec.com.au

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Hearty Sweet Potato Salad INGREDIENTS (Serves 4) 1kg sweet potato, peeled, cut into large chunks 1 1/2 tbsp Sweet Chilli Sauce 4 green onions (shallots), sliced 100g baby spinach leaves 1/4 cup (50g) pepitas (pumpkin seeds) 420g can chickpeas, rinsed and drained juice from 1/2 lemon 2 x 150g Soleil Peach Mango Yoghurt 1 cup (40g) chopped coriander

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Preheat oven to 200°C/180°C fan forced. Place sweet potato onto a non-stick baking tray, drizzle with Sweet Chilli Sauce. Bake for 40 minutes or until caramelised and soft, turning once; allow to cool. Transfer to a large serving bowl, add green onions, spinach, pepitas and chickpeas. Gently toss together. In a medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice, Soleil Peach Mango Yoghurt and coriander. Drizzle over the salad and serve immediately.

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(Serves 4) 300g fettucine 1 medium (150g) onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 medium (300g) eggplant, diced 1 medium (200g) red capsicum, diced 400g can crushed tomatoes 2 tsp Original seasoning 1/4 cup (30g) pitted olives, black or green 1 medium (120g) zucchini, diced

Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 40 minutes

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Cook fettucine according to packet directions; drain and keep warm. Place onion, garlic, eggplant and capsicum in a large saucepan over high heat; add tomatoes and Original seasoning; bring to the boil. Cover and cook over a medium heat for 10 minutes or until thick. Stir in olives and zucchini and cook a further 5 minutes. Add fettucine; cook just until heated through.

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9pm - Friday January 20 - The Old Fitzroy Theatre - $28 - Bookings: 1300 438 849

Akmal Saleh is one of Australia’s funniest comedians. The Egyptian-born Aussie has been performing his stand-up routines since the early ‘90s and his live shows have toured both around Australia and internationally. Akmal isn’t just a pro on stage but has tried his hand at television and radio over the years, most notably appearing on the Nova FM drive-shift around the country.

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The Damned Venue: Metro Theatre $64 (+bf), 8pm 9550 3666

Katie Herzig Venue: The Vangaurd, Newtown $15, 8pm 1300 438 849

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ENTERTAINMENT

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20 2012

THINGS TO SEE AND DO

HEADING OUT

FESTIVAL IS ALIVE AND WELL

CELEBRATE OUR DAY

his year’s Australia Day celebrations at Enmore Park, Enmore will be a vibrant mix of live music, delicious food, a host of kids’ activities and a spectacular fi reworks display. Festivalgoers will enjoy the soulful blues of Greek trio Out of the Blue, the reggae stylings of Jesse Morris & the 3 Beans and the unique sounds of

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Azadoota, which combines Assyrian folk music with Arabic, Latin, Flamenco and pop sounds. The divas from Lady Sings it Better will showcase their sassy old-school cabaret featuring songs originally performed by great male musicians, while The Crooked Fiddle Band’s ‘chainsaw folk’ is music with melody, energy and intensity.

A range of free rides and activities for kids is on offer, including a jumping castle, slides and bike races. The Magic Yellow Bus will also be on site to entertain the littlies. The festivities will kick off at 3pm, culminating with a spectacular fi reworks display at 9pm to end the Australia Day celebrations with a bang. Visit Council's website for more info.

Brook Andrew’s Travelling Colony exhibition at CarriageWorks [Susannah Wimberley].

very January, the Sydney Festival transforms the city with a bold cultural celebration based on the highest quality art and big ideas. Th is year’s festival is in full swing and there’s plenty of theatre, music, live performances and exhibitions to take your fancy. The Festival Garden

is home to The Famous Spiegeltent, showcasing a captivating program of burlesque and music which makes the most of the summer nights in atmospheric Hyde Park. The Keystone Festival Bar in the historic Hyde Park Barracks heaves with the energy of live bands and DJs. Drop in for a night cap, or stay out until late. At CarriageWorks, view

Brook Andrew’s Travelling Colony exhibition, a cavalcade of dazzling handpainted caravans which tell the stories of Redfern: its personalities, struggles and community. Or head to Parramatta on Saturday, January 21 for an open-air concert featuring band Busby Marou, special guest Kasey Chambers and crooner Dan Sultan.

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ENTERTAINMENT

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20 2012

INTERVIEW

TALKING TO THE BIGGEST STARS

BEHIND THE LAUGHTER: CARL BARRON OPENS UP

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When I’m performing I like to fill every hole full of laughter and try and make sure everyone is laughing as much as I can.” And for Australia’s funniest person that shouldn’t be too hard to do. Carl Barron started his stand-up career back in 1993 but shot to fame in 1997 with his first ever television appearance on ‘The NRL Footy Show’. Carl said before that memorable appearance he never really had the desire to be on television. “From ’93 to ’97, I was doing my trade on the Sydney pub circuit and just didn’t think I was good enough for TV,” he said. “I was interested in making people laugh but I never had a burning passion to be famous or anything like that and I still don’t.” Carl is set to leave audiences in stitches when he performs his popular all-new ‘One Ended Stick’ tour at various clubs across Sydney next month. With some local dates already sold-out, more shows have been added to the calendar to keep up with Carl’s ever growing popularity. “It’s a funny thing because I’d be lying if I said that I was totally surprised that my shows sell-out because it’s been really good for a while now, I guess I’ll never get 100% used to it,” Carl said. “I just feel grateful mostly because each time a show sells out I just can’t believe all these people come to see me.” Now in his 20th year in the stand-up industry and still at the top of his game, Carl said there’s a lot of pressure on him to continue to keep the bar

perched high. “There is a lot of pressure but overcoming that is what keeps you at the top,” he said. “A lot of good ‘comics’ I know are really hard on themselves but you just always have to raise the bar and continue to make your act better. “I think I’m less hard on myself these days but I’m never happy when half the audience is laughing or when they’re laughing for a half a show, so that’s why I try and make it as good as possible.” The 47-year-old Queensland born comic’s style is based on observational humour, where his act is centred on making remarks about commonplace aspects of everyday life. Carl said whenever he witnesses something funny or unusual walking down the street, he likes to use an updated method of taking notes. “When I was younger I would always write things down with a pen and paper but now I don’t do that because it was becoming a pain but what I’ve always got on me is my mobile phone and I talk into my voice recorder, that way it’s always there with me,” he said. Comedians always have their good nights and bad nights in the spotlight, sometimes jokes work well and sometimes they don’t, and Carl admits he’s had rough nights on stage to the extent where he’s thought he should just chuck it all in. “I’ve had those days when you feel you’re just not hitting the mark but I think it’s like anyone’s job,” Carl said.

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“People say to me ‘How can you get over playing in theatres and making all those people laugh?’ But it’s like any job. Some days you just want to get away and you get tired. Usually you just need a break but right now I love what I’m doing but I just know if I work too much I get tired and jack of it.” Before Carl was a successful stand-up he made a living as a roof tiler, an occupation he confesses he “didn’t like”. He said life being a

comedian really defines who you are and people will always have their perceptions of you – good and bad. “Some people are going to like you and some people don’t and you just have to learn to live with it but I must admit it’s difficult some days,” he said. Carl Barron is currently on tour. You'll be able to catch him at a club near you over the coming months. See www.carlbarron.com.

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 20 2012

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7 DAY TV GUIDE Fitting finale to groundbreaking series Once Upon a Time in Cabramatta 8.30pm on Sunday, January 22, SBS One

hy is Cabramatta and crime indelibly linked in the minds of Sydneysiders? How did political support for multiculturalism in Australia become a distant memory? If you’ve missed this insightful and compelling series on the recent history of Sydney’s Cabramatta, make sure you sit down to watch the final. The confronting end to the series suggests the only hope is that the community itself will somehow find its own way to overcome the crisis – and no-one is sure when this might be.

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6.00 Rage 10.00 Rage Goes Retro! 11.00 Dan Cruickshank’s Adventures In Architecture 12.00 My Family 12.30 Unlikely Travellers 1.00 Basketball 2.30 Cricket 6.00 Football 7.00 News 7.30 New Tricks 8.30 Accused 9.35 Single-Handed 11.10 The Jonathan Ross Show 11.55 Rage Gos Retro!

6.00 Rage 6.30 Children’s Shows 9.00 ABC News 24 Mornings 9.30 The World This Week 10.00 ABC News 24 Mornings 10.40 Christianity: A History 11.30 Songs Of Praise 12.00 Britain From Above 1.00 7.30 Select 1.30 Elders With Andrew Denton 2.00 From The Ashes 2.30 Cricket 5.55 News Update 6.00 Football 7.00 News 7.30 Grand Designs 8.20 Upstairs Downstairs Abbey 8.30 Zen 10.05 Inspector George Gently 11.35 Chinatown 1.40 Grand Designs 2.30 Star Stories 2.55 Rage

6.00 ABC News Breakfast 9.00 News 9.30 ABC News 24 Mornings 10.00 Time Team 11.00 Landline 12.00 Midday Report 12.30 Upstairs Downstairs Abbey 12.40 Monarch Of The Glen 1.35 Annabel Langbein: The Free Range Cook 2.00 Waterloo Road 3.00 Children’s Shows 6.00 The Drum 7.00 News 7.30 7.30 8.00 Best Of Australian Story 8.30 Harry’s Arctic Heroes 9.30 Secret Pakistan 10.20 News: Late Edition 10.35 Silent Witness 11.30 Trial & Retribution 12.20 Darling Buds Of May

6.00 ABC News Breakfast 9.00 News 9.30 ABC News 24 Mornings 10.00 Time Team 11.00 Battlefield Mysteries 11.45 Picture Perfect Homes 12.00 Midday Report 12.30 Seven Ages Of Britain 1.35 Meerkat Manor: The Next Generation 2.00 Waterloo Road 3.00 Children’s Programs 6.00 The Drum 7.00 News 7.30 7.30 8.00 Nigella Kitchen 8.30 Nature’s Miracle Babies 9.25 Gareth Malone’s Extraordinary School For Boys 10.25 News: Late Edition 10.35 Spooks 11.30 Trial & Retribution 12.20 Monarch Of The Glen

6.00 ABC News Breakfast 9.00 News 9.30 ABC News 24 Mornings 10.00 Time Team 11.00 The Hidden Story Of Jesus 12.00 Midday Report 12.30 Mapping The World 1.30 Trophy Room 2.00 Waterloo Road 3.00 Children’s Programs 6.00 Australian Of The Year Announcement 7.00 News 7.30 7.30 8.00 Outnumbered 8.30 Australia Celebrates 9.30 QI 10.00 The Thick Of It 10.30 News: Late Edition 10.40 Debt-Defying Acts: The Wharf Revue 12.05 Awesome: I... Shot That! 1.35 Chasers War On Repeats

6.00 ABC News Breakfast 9.00 News 9.30 ABC News 24 Mornings 10.00 Time Team 11.00 Rivers And Life 12.00 Midday Report 12.30 The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes 1.25 My Family 2.00 Waterloo Road 3.00 Children’s Programs 6.00 The Drum 6.50 Governor General’s Australia Day Address 7.00 News 7.30 7.30 8.00 Jimmy’s Food Factory 8.30 Adam Hills: Inflatable 9.30 News Update 9.35 The Comnination 11.10 Ten Pound Poms 12.05 The Bridge 1.05 Hungry Beast

6.00 ABC News Breakfast 9.00 News 9.30 ABC News 24 Mornings 10.00 Time Team 11.00 Chopper Rescue 11.30 One Plus One 12.00 Midday Report 12.30 Dalziel and Pascoe 2.05 Waterloo Road 3.00 Children’s Programs 6.00 The Drum 6.50 Miniscule 7.00 News 7.30 7.30 8.00 My Family 8.30 Midsomer Murders 10.05 Getting On 10.35 News: Late Edition 10.45 Adam Hills In Gordon St Tonight 11.45 Rage

Wally’s 570

Wardrobe World up to 2.4m wide

• 2 x mirror doors • Wall wall up to 2.4m wide • 1 x Single hanging space • 1 x Drawer unit (4 drawers) + 3 shelving • 1 x Shoe rack •1 x double Hanging space

2.4m high

inc GST

up to 3.6m wide

870

inc GST

• 3 x mirror doors • Wall to wall up to 3.6m wide

Gas & Electric Stoves SALES, SERVICE & SPARE PARTS

PENSIONER DISCOUNTS 630 New Canterbury Rd, Hurlstone Park

Bankstown 9786 0395 Surcharge applies to Campbelltown area

RECON APPLIANCES

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Tel: 9558 7836 Mob: 0418 471 430

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ABC ONE

SBS ONE

SATURDAY January 21

THE INNER CITY WEEKENDER

TV GUIDE

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20 2012

MONDAY January 23

TUESDAY January 24

WEDNESDAY January 25

THURSDAY January 26

FRIDAY January 27

6.00 Kick Buttowski: Suburban Daredevil 6.30 Phineas And Ferb 7.00 Weekend Sunrise 10.00 World’s Strictest Parents 11.00 Tennis 6.00 News 6.30 Tennis 12.30 Secrets Of The River 1.30 The Real Seachange 2.00 Home Shopping 3.00 NBC Today 4.00 NBC Meet The Press 5.00 Sunrise Extra 5.30 Early News

6.00 Sunrise 9.00 Toybox 9.30 Erky Perky 10.00 That ‘70s Show 10.30 News 11.00 Tennis 6.00 News 6.30 Today Tonight 7.00 Tennis 12.30 Room For Improvement 1.00 Home Shopping 3.30 Room For Improvement 4.00 NBC Today 5.00 Sunrise Extra 5.30 Early News

6.00 Sunrise 9.00 All For Kids 9.30 Dr Oz 10.30 News 11.00 Tennis 6.00 News 6.30 Today Tonight 7.00 Home And Away 7.30 Tennis 12.30 Room For Improvement 1.00 Home Shopping 3.30 Room For Improvement 4.00 NBC Today 5.00 Sunrise Extra 5.30 Early News

6.00 Sunrise 9.00 All For Kids 9.30 Dr Oz 10.30 News 11.00 World’s Strictest Parents 12.00 Derby 2.00 That ‘70s Show 3.00 Tennis 6.00 News 6.30 Today Tonight 7.00 Home And Away 7.30 Tennis 10.30 Valkyrie 1.00 The Mudge Boy 3.00 Home Shopping 4.00 NBC Today

6.00 Go, Diego! Go! 6.30 Dora The Explorer 7.00 Weekend Today 9.00 Children’s Programs 11.00 Giligan’s Island 11.30 Cycling 4.00 The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air 4.30 The Garden Gurus 5.00 News 5.30 Antiques Roadshow 6.00 News 6.30 Australia’s Funniest Home Videos 7.30 Monster House 9.30 TBA 12.00 Cross Of Iron 2.30 Spy Force 3.30 Skippy 4.00 Danoz Direct 4.30 MCD 5.00 Life Today 5.30 Wesley Impact

6.00 Go, Diego Go! 6.30 Dora The Expolerer 7.00 Weekend Today 10.00 Surfing 11.00 Australian Fishing Championships 11.30 Discover Downunder 12.00 Wildfire 1.00 Cycling 4.00 The Bill Engvall Show 4.30 Manly Surf 5.00 News 5.30 Antiques Roadshow 6.00 News 6.30 David Attenborough’s Madagascar 7.30 60 Minutes 8.30 The Mentalist 10.30 CSI: NY 11.30 Flashpoint 12.30 Memphis Beat 1.30 Spyforce 2.30 Guthy-Renker

6.00 Today 9.00 Kerri-Anne 10.30 The New Adventures Of Old Christine 11.00 News 12.00 Ellen 1.00 The View 2.00 Days Of Our Lives 3.00 Entertainment Tonight 3.30 Magical Tales 4.00 Pyramid 4.30 News 5.00 Hot Seat 6.00 News 6.30 A Current Affair 7.00 The Big Bang Thoery 8.30 The Mentalist 9.30 Harry’s Law 11.30 The Unusuals 12.30 The Avengers 1.30 Entertainment Tonight 2.00 Guthy Renker 3.00 Danoz Direct

6.00 Today 9.00 Kerri-Anne 10.00 Magical Tales 10.30 Cricket 1.00 The Cricket Show 1.30 Cricket 6.00 News 6.30 A Current Affair 7.00 The Big Bang Theory 8.30 Two and A Half Men 9.00 Mike & Molly 9.30 Top Gear: Botswana Special 10.40 TBA 11.30 The Unusuals 12.30 20/20 1.30 Danoz Direct 2.00 Guthy-Renker Australia 2.30 Selfcare 3.00 Danoz Direct 3.30 Good Morning America 5.00 Early Morning News

6.00 Today 9.00 Kerri-Anne 10.00 Magical Tales 10.30 Cricket 1.00 The Cricket Show 1.30 Cricket 6.00 News 6.30 A Current Affair 7.00 The Big Bang Theory 8.00 RBT 8.30 Underbelly Files: The Man Who Got Away 10.30 True CSI 11.30 Weeds 12.00 Memphis Beat 1.00 Entertainment Tonight 1.30 Danoz Direct 2.00 Guthy-Renker 3.30 Good Morning America 5.00 Early Morning 5.30 Today

6.00 Today 9.00 Kerri-Anne 10.00 Magical Tales 10.30 Cricket 1.00 The Cricket Show 1.30 Cricket 6.00 News 6.30 A Current Affair 7.00 The Big Bang Theory 8.00 Getaway 8.30 Unforgettable 10.30 CSI: NY 11.30 Eclipse Music TV 12.00 Southland 2.00 Guthy-Renker 2.30 Danoz Direct 3.30 Good Morning America 5.00 Early Morning News News 5.30 Today

6.00 Today 9.00 Kerri-Anne 10.00 Magical Tales 10.30 Cricket 1.00 The Cricket Show 1.30 Cricket 6.00 News 6.30 A Current Affair 7.00 The Big Bang Theory 7.30 Two and a half Men 8.30 SWAT 11.00 Ballistic: Ecks Vs Sever 12.55 Macbeth 3.00 Skippy 3.30 Entertainment Tonight 4.00 Guthy-Renker Australia 4.30 GMA

6.00 Toasted TV 8.30 Lil Larrikins 9.00 Pearlie 9.30 H20: Just Add Water 10.00 One Tree Hill 12.00 The Doctors 1.00 Life Unexpected 2.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield 2.30 Kakadu Invasion 3.30 Making Tracks 4.00 Escape With ET 5.00 News 6.30 Dr Dolittle 8.30 The Graham Norton Show 9.30 Volcano 11.40 TBA 2.00 Home Shopping 4.00 Bayless Conley 4.30 It Is Written 5.00 Hour Of Power

6.00 Mass For You At Home 6.30 Hillsong 7.00 Totally Wild 7.30 Scope 8.00 Getting Around 9.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield 10.00 One Tree Hill 12.00 The Doctors 1.00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Advetures 2.00 Ironman 5.00 News 6.00 The Project 6.30 Young Talent Time 7.30 Modern Family 8.00 New Girl 8.30 Homeland 9.40 NCIS 10.40 Medium 11.40 TBA 1.30 Home Shopping 3.30 Benny Hinn

6.00 Early News 7.00 Toasted TV 8.00 Totally Wild 8.30 Wurrawhy 9.00 The Circle 11.30 Jamie’s Thirty Minute Meals 12.00 Dr Phil 1.00 The Doctors 2.00 Ready Steady Cook 3.00 Judge Judy 3.30 Traffic Light 4.00 Good Chef Bad Chef 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful 5.00 News 6.00 The Project 7.00 The Biggest Loser Australia 8.00 Modern Family 8.30 NCIS: Los Angeles 9.30 The Glades 10.30 Medium 11.30 The Late Show With David Letterman

6.00 Early News 7.00 Toasted TV 8.00 Totally Wild 8.30 Wurrawhy 9.00 The Circle 11.30 Jamie’s Thirty Minute Meals 12.00 Dr Phil 1.00 The Doctors 2.00 Ready Steady Cook 3.00 Judge Judy 3.30 Friends With Benefits 4.00 Good Chef Bad Chef 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful 5.00 News 6.00 The Project 7.00 The Biggest Loser Australia 8.00 Modern Family 8.30 NCIS 10.30 Medium 11.30 The Late Show with David Letterman 12.30 Home Shopping

6.00 Early News 7.00 Toasted TV 8.00 Totally Wild 8.30 Wurrawhy 9.00 The Circle 11.30 Jamie’s Thirty Minute Meals 12.00 Dr Phil 1.00 The Doctors 2.00 Ready Steady Cook 3.00 Judge Judy 3.30 Friends With Benefits 4.00 Good Chef Bad Chef 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful 5.00 News 6.00 The Project 7.00 The Biggest Loser Australia 8.00 Modern Family 8.30 The Good Wife 10.30 Medium 11.30 The Late Show With David Letterman 12.30 Home Shopping

6.00 Early News 7.00 Toasted TV 8.00 Totally Wild 8.30 Wurrawhy 9.00 The Circle 11.30 Jamie’s Thirty Minute Meals 12.00 Dr Phil 1.00 The Doctors 2.00 Ready Steady Cook 3.00 Judge Judy 3.30 Friends With Benefits 4.00 Good Chef Bad Chef 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful 5.00 News 6.00 The Project 7.00 The Biggest Loser Australia 8.00 A Gifted Man 9.00 Law & Order: SVU 11.00 Medium 12.00 The Late Show with David Letterman 1.00 Home Shopping

6.00 Early News 7.00 Toasted TV 8.00 Totally Wild 8.30 Wurrawhy 9.00 The Circle 11.30 Jamie’s Thirty Minute Meals 12.00 Dr Phil 1.00 The Doctors 2.00 Ready Steady Cook 3.00 Judge Judy 3.30 Friends With Benefits 4.00 Good Chef Bad Chef 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful 5.00 News 6.00 The Project 7.00 Glee 8.00 TBA 9.00 TBA 11.30 The Late Show With David Letterman 12.30 TBA 2.30 Valentine

SEVEN

6.00 Mickey Mouse Clubhouse 6.30 Handy Mandy 7.00 Weekend Sunrise 9.00 Saturday Disney 11.00 Tennis 6.00 News 6.30 Tennis 12.30 Code 46 2.30 Room For Improvement 3.00 Paradises Of The Pacific 4.00 Home Shopping 5.00 Dr Oz

NINE

SUNDAY January 22

TEN

SATURDAY January 21

LAST WEEK’S CROSSWORD RESULTS

P/Time & Wk/ends

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 20 2012

THE INNER CITY WEEKENDER

The Inner City Weekender TRADES & SERVICES DIRECTORY To place your ad call 9549 1192

AIR CONDITIONING

GARAGE DOORS

ENDEAVOUR AIR CONDITIONING Pty Ltd

BRAD NEWMAN GARAGE DOORS All door types, auto operators & service. Expert advice.Lic 135497c. All Suburbs. 0417 675 472 9531 1601

Residential - Commercial - Sales - Installation - Services

NED RUBBISH YARDTREES CLEA S CUT REMOVAL COMMERCIAL STRIP-OUTS

GLASS

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Visit our showroom: 72A Roberts Ave, Mortdale Open Monday to Friday 9-4 Open Saturdays 9-12

BUILDERS S.A BUILDER/CARPENTRY For all your

Commercial/Residential Extensions, Bathrooms and Renos, Gyprocking, Painting, Waterproofing & Maintenance. Lic.141779c Ph: 0417-066-204

A1 Unique Glass

Specialising in • Kitchen Splashbacks • Shower Screens • Mirror • Pool Fencing • All Glass Works & Repairs • All Work Guaranteed

CHAMI PLASTERING All types of plasterboard/ fibrous work. Decorative cornices. Dust-free sanding. Free quotes. LN 43965C. Sam 9708 0649 0414 796 867

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Mob

0466 307 565

Fax 9790 8681

PLUMBING

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All Areas Free Quotes

info@uniqueglass.com.au

CLEANING

www.uniqueglass.com.au GUTTERS

Over 10 years experience

Commercial & Residential Cleaning Spring Cleaning & Window Cleaning - End of Lease Cleaning

0406 715 116

• Tree Lopping • Yard Clean Up

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Reliable Services & Competitive Prices

9748 3022 www.abcseamless.com.au

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KITCHENS

11/11

F.M.G. KITCHENS

DESIGN & PLANS

Notice to Advertisers PLUMBERS, GASFITTERS and DRAINERS' BOARD

UPHOLSTERY

It will be an offence to place an advertisement in any newspaper without displaying name of names of registered business and the licence number.

Lic#238542C 7/10

20 Years Experience in Kitchens Shopfitting, Wardrobes, Vanities

For Free Quotes and Measure Call Fred

0416 289 578

9793 1342

A N C ELECTRICAL Specialising in stove, oven & all

other dom & comm work. Lic 123163c. No job too small. Comp rates, 24 hours 7 days. Call Tony 0418 215 430 All Jobs are a Priority.

15-7

WASHER, DRYER, FRIDGE REPAIRS 055ICD893

30/9

4/11

CONCEPT KITCHENS & JOINERY

FENCING

Polyeurothane & laminated kitchens and benchtops. Custom built kitchens for your needs. All areas. Call 0414 679 874

ALAM FABRICATIONS PTY LTD

16/12

1021WWD1088

Lic: 174810C

BUY DIRECT & SAVE $$$

ALL ABOUT FENCING & GATES

Timber & Colorbond fencing, retaining walls, auto gates, glass pool fencing, privacy screens. Lic#229511C .......Garry 0413 309 576

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ADVERTISE IN OUR TRADES & SERVICES DIRECTORY Need to advertise, try our Trades and Services page. Contact Jayde on 9549 1192

FIL

A1 EASY CALL APPLIANCE FREE service call with repair. Professional service to all Brands, 12 months guaranteed, guarante Pensioner discounts, 7 days call Tony.....0411 696 480

RELIABLE RELI RE LIAAB LIAB LI ABLEE & EXPERIENCED ABLE EEXP XPER XPER XP ERIE RIE IENC IENC NCED NCED ED REMOVAL REM EMOVAL OVAL VAL COMPANY CCOM COOM OMPANY OOMPA M NY

LAWN MOWING JETS MOWING

Lawn mowing and edge trimming, rubbish removal, fully insured, free quotes. Contact ........0418 499188

16/12

LOCKSMITHS ASTRON LOCKSMITHS 9759-8595

24/7 EMERGENCY & LOCKOUTS Supply, Service, Repair, Install & Re-Key any kind locks on Domestic & Commercial Properties. Work Guranteed. Seniors Discount. Lic 408553119

23/9

PAINTING ALL Work guaranteed.

Int/ Ext,free quote, Lic: 236289C www.toptouch.com.au Ph: 0451 533 522

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WINDOW CLEANING

Door-to-door service, 7/24 all blanket P ase Please Ple se call c ll uss today ca tod oday ay y on

0 25 0425 04 25 351 351 51 5 578 78 78

www.aaabillsremovalist.com.au

CUSTOM Made Kitchen

quality work suit your budget. 0414 656 987 Simon 58916C.

35 yrs experience. All types of recovering, lounge and dining. 9559 3454. Loose covers. All work guaranteed 0404 233 132.

9/9

Showroom 6/426-428 Marion Street, Condell Park

ELECTRICAL

A PINTO UPHOLSTERY

REMOVALS

" Quality " Design " Reliability

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Additions, Renovations & New Buildings Plans, drawings, specifications,engineering details, hydraulics to Council approval. FREE QUOTES LOW RATES Contact: Greg 9558-5885 (any time)

TREE LOPPING

21/10

All maintenance, Indoor and outdoor, all repairs, fencing and painting. Call Sam........... 0414 246 294

DESIGN & PLANS

FIL

Stump grinding, land clearing, rubbish removal, gardening. Low prices. Full insurance. Free quotes. 9793 3421 0405 384 348

SAM THE HANDY MAN

HMA Concrete Re-Surfacing

Need to advertise, try our Trades and Services page. Contact Jayde on 9549 1192

AAA KEVIN’S TREE LOPPING. HANDYMAN

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CONCRETING

Mob: 0418 426 422

ADVERTISE IN OUR TRADES & SERVICES DIRECTORY 061ICD1177

BRANDTECH Mobile, 7 days fr $33ph. 100% Aussie owned. Pc’s, laptops, wireless, antivirus etc. L:A022824. 0403 337 337

! Box Cutter ! Metal Roofing ! Rainwater Tanks

• Small Demolition

We Load • Deceased Estates

Ph: 9747 8471

Licence No. 173676c

COMPUTERS

SYDNEY’S CHEAPEST RUBBISH REMOVAL

All Types of Gutters Installed

! Continuous Aluminium ! Colorbond Zincalume ! Leaf Guard Specials

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PROFESSIONAL & RELIABLE FREE QUOTES call: 0400 400 655 or email: info@gpycleaningservices.com.au www.gpycleaningservices.com.au

ABC SEAMLESS GUTTER DISCOUNTERS

7 Days QUICK SERVICE 065ICD1325

G.P.Y CLEANING SERVICES

6/40 Stennett Rd, Ingleburn Ph: 9618 7633

www.rubbishtaxi.com

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The Office of Fair Trading requires Builders and Tradespeople's advertisements to include: • Name as shown on licence • Licence number • Category of work

WHOLESALES DIRECT Flat Top - Any Colour 3.0m x 1.2m $125.00 (inc GST) 2.4m x 1.2m $65.00 (inc GST) Security Fencing (inc GST) 2.4 x 2.1m $125. Black only POOL FENCING SPECIAL Black only 2.4 x 1.2m $55 (inc GST) SLIDING GATE MOTORS Faac $660 (inc GST) Italian

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PLASTER & RENDER 35yrs exp. All types old & new. Walls, ceilings, cornices, lath & plaster. Cracks patching, damp areas. Work g’td. Big & small jobs. Disc for pens. Lic #R99886. Gino.............0412-972-056

BUILDERS AND TRADESPEOPLE

SUPPLY & INSTALL • Pool Fencing • Garden Fencing • Security Fencing • Metal Picket Fencing • Balustrades • Sliding Gates • Decorative Gates

DEMOLITION DECEASED ESTATES

PLASTERING

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Stenciling old concrete, resealing old stencils. Call Bill 0406 000 795

7 Days Same Day Service

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FOR A FREE QUOTE: 9573 1112 or 0415 826 946

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Family owned & Operated since 1988

St George 9585 9955

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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Lic: 51344C

Authorised dealer for all major brands Split & Ducted Specialists

PEST CONTROL

WINDOW WIN N CLEANING

We ccl clean windows up to 4 STOREYS HIGH. Contact Nelson Nels soo for a FREE QUOTE 0430-148-355

TO PLACE AN AD Contact our Call Centre

9549 1192

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 20 2012

Specials valid January 19-January 25

SAVE $

QUALITY SWEET NECTARINES

5 $2

SAVE $

99¢

SAVE

KIRKS SOFT DRINKS 2L VARIETIES

3 3

SORBENT 8PK/PUREX 12PK TOILET PAPER 40c per 100gm

$ 49 SAVE

FLORA SPREAD 500GM VARIETIES

SAVE

$ 99 SAVE

SAVE

$1.15 per 100gm

COTTEES JAM 500GM VARIETIES

2 5

$ 99

for SAVE

TRADING HOURS Monday - Friday Saturday Sunday

TRESEMME SHAMPOO/ CONDITIONER 900ML VARIETIES

8.00am - 8.30pm 8.00am - 7.30pm 8.30am - 7.30pm

● FRESH PRODUCE ● 100 SPOT CAR PARKING ● GROCERY ● DAIRY ● DELI

7064

600

DOUBLE SMIOKED HAM

The Best Fruit & Vegetables in Town! 258 Illawarra Road, Marrickville Phone: 9559

SAVE

379

RADIANT LAUNDRY POWDER 600GM VARIETIES

55c per 100ml

✓ Over 12,000 Grocery Lines ✓ Established 1984 ✓ Full Butchery

50c per 100gm

JOHN WEST TUNA 95GM VARIETIES

SNICKERS/MARS FUN SIZE 216GM VARIETIES

KIT E KAT CATFOOD 410GM VARIETIES

56c per 100gm

31¢

$ 79

99¢

1499

99¢ $

200

24c per 100gm

NESCAFE BLEND 43 BONUS 500GM @ 375GM

$10.52 per kg

BULLA ICE CREAM 2L VARIETIES

SAVE

$3 per 100gm

SUNRICE MEDIUM GRAIN RICE 10KG

$ 49 $

1499 $

$ 99

SWEET CORN

$1.50 per kg

15c per 100ML

for SAVE

MENINDEE SEEDLESS GRAPES

49c per litre

$ 99

FREE PARKING

$ 49

• Entry to Carpark from Tuohy Lane • Over 100 Rooftop Spots Available • Lift access to Shop

All specials contained in this sales Brochure are on sale from January 19-January 25, unless sold earlier, at our Marrickville store. No Rainchecks are available for advertised products. All savings are based on our Marrickville store selling price. Some products may already be priced below our advertised sell price. Advertised savings may therefore vary. Product limits per customer may apply. Trade not supplied. Conditions of every for all our draws & competitions is the acceptance that photo's of the winner may be published in any Banana Joe's advertisement and instore. 071ICD1448

CASUAL COURT HIRE DAY & NIGHT

Sport

!!!!!!!! SUNDAY MIXED SOCIAL

Give the water a try

8.30am To 1pm

!!!!!!!! Marrickville Hardcourt Tennis Club Centennial St, Marrickville

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Coaching Available All Levels For Information and Bookings Phone 9569 8058 www.marrickvilletennis.com

Four Seasons Tennis School Would you like to give your tennis game, or your child’s tennis game a BOOST?

Call Us Now 9569 1660

or visit our website www.fourseasonstennis.com.au

Council program aims to keep you ﬁt and healthy

eep those New Year’s resolutions to get active by taking part in Aquaerobics or an AquaFit class, free in January as part of the Sport-a-Month program. Exercising in the pool is a great way to shape muscle and burn calories by using the water as resistance. Aqua noodles and underwater weights are used to increase intensity, while exercising in water reduces the risk of injury. Aquaerobics sessions are on every Wednesday in January from 9.30am10.30am at the Fanny Durack Aquatic Centre (FDAC) in Petersham. Tea and coffee will be provided. Residents can also try the water exercise workout provided by AquaFit at the Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre (AKAC). AquaFit sessions will be held on Friday, January 20 from 6pm-7pm and Friday, January 27 from 6pm-7pm. All ages are welcome, but places are limited. To take advantage of January’s Sporta-Month program, choose one session and register by contacting the Aquatic Centres on 9565 1906. A completed registration form will need to be handed in on the day.

Have fun and get active at local aquatic centres this January.

Arncliffe

MASSIVE 3 DAY STOCK

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THIS FRIDAY 20th, SATURDAY 21st, SUNDAY 22nd ONLY.

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$ 65 per (a)* week

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^ Metallic paint $375 extra.

$ 73 per (b)* week

i30 1.6L

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$ 115 per (d)* week

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#Free iPad as specified and supplied by Suttons Hyundai Arncliffe on New or Demonstrator Hyundai purchased at Suttons Hyundai Arncliffe before December 31st, 2011 only. *3 Yrs free carwash for new, demo and used Hyundai purchased from Suttons Hyundai Arncliffe and will be performed at Suttons Motors Arncliffe. *Finance based on a CHP at 9.99% p.a. fi xed over 60 months and is for approved purchasers who intend to use the finance for business purposes. Zero Deposit. Final payment a)$4,497 b )$5,097 c)$5,697 d)$8,247. Total repayable a)$21,484.20 b)$24,151.20 c)$26,818.20 d)$38,152.20. All offers not to be used in conjunction with any other advertised offer. Terms and conditions apply to all offers. See dealer for details. All Offers end Sunday 22 Jan 2012 DL33. 27474E