Inner City Weekender 12 September

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Store’s over the moon Enmore gelato makers celebrate a delicious win in Italian competition CHRIS CONNOLLY

US based star returns home p.20

Changes protested p.5

Dulwich Hill Village Fair Taste of Spring hits the streets p.16

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nmore gelateria Cow and the Moon has beaten off the best gelato makers in Italy and the rest of the world to take out the top prize at the Gelato World Tour in Italy last weekend.

More than 70,000 people attended the Grand Finale of the World Tour in Rimini, Italy. The gelato artisans produced about 6,500kg of gelato and more than 70,000 cups and cones were sold over three days in the town’s Piazza Fellini.

Twenty four finalists were chosen for the Grand Finale from qualifying rounds in Rome, Valencia, Melbourne, Dubai, Austin and Berlin.

John Crowl from Cow and the Moon said the experience of competing, let alone winning the competition, was incredible.

“The feeling of winning the competition on the world stage is a dream come true,” Mr Crowl said.

“I have been involved in hospitality all my life and over the last 20 years I have dedicated my working life to the development of the gelato industry in Australia.”

His winning flavour, Almond Affogato, is a Madagascan vanilla gelato mixed with toasted and caramelised almonds, Kenyan coffee and salty caramel sauce.

He said as soon as the news broke in Australia, customers started pouring into the shop.

“My shop has had huge lines out the door and down the street all day and the Almond Affogato has been made non-stop,” he said.

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By this time next week, Scotland will have voted on whether it will become independent from the United Kingdom. For most of the campaign, opinion polls indicated the No vote would win but in the past couple of weeks, they have narrowed to a 50:50 proposition, making it a really interesting contest with both sides arguing their cases feverishly.

Looking at the polls in more details, it appears that while the No vote has remained steady throughout the campaign, the Yes vote is being bolstered by people who were previously undecided.

The leaders of Britain’s three main parties, Prime Minister David Cameron, his deputy Nick Clegg and Opposition Leader Ed Miliband have all visited Scotland recently arguing for the No vote.

Leading the Yes campaign is Scotland’s First Minister (equivalent of Premier) Alex Salmond from the Scottish National Party.

The main argument in favour of independence is that it would give Scots a say over their own affairs – bearing in mind that 5 million Scots are greatly outnumbered by almost 60 million people in the rest of the United Kingdom.

They also point to their tradition of independence. Scotland has only been formally part of the United Kingdom since 1707 although they did share a king for a century before that.

They also identify contemporary issues of concern as reason for independence, such as the possession of nuclear weapons, which are currently based in Scotland and the majority of Scots would like to see removed.

The main argument for the No campaign is that united they are stronger, divided they are weaker.

However, there is a lot of playing on irrational fears, the most common being over the future choice of currency.

The Scottish Government has proposed retaining the British pound as currency but British political leaders argued they wouldn’t accept that and Scotland would have to go it alone, potentially leading to devalued wages and savings as a consequence.

More sensible economists have said there is no reason why a Scottish pound couldn’t be pegged to the value of the British pound.

Other arguments against have included concerns about needing passports to travel between Scotland and England, and having to

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pay international phone costs for communications between the countries. The must ludicrous reason was that they would be forced to drive on the right hand side of the road if they joined the European Union in their own right.

It reminds me a bit of the Australian Republican Referendum back in 1999.

Prior to the referendum, the majority of Australians were in favour of becoming a republic but when it came to a vote, the people in favour were splintered by fear campaigns pedalled by the Monarchists and a rather pig-headed approach to compromise by the leader of the Australian Republican Movement, a young Malcolm Turnbull.

In the end, almost 55 per cent voted against the proposal with the only areas in favour being the Australian Capital Territory, the Inner West of Sydney and a few other like minded areas.

It is also reminiscent of the 1995 Quebec Independence Referendum.

French speaking Quebec has a strong identity separate to the rest of Canada and, like Scotland, a feeling that their interests are overridden by that of the majority.

A surge in votes for the pro-independence Bloc Quebecois in the early 90s was the precursor for the referendum.

Once again, there was a strong fear campaign against independence based largely around the view that Canada would fracture without Quebec and the majority of provinces would be forced to join the United States which, in turn would ultimately force Quebec to join the US, making it even weaker than when it was part of Canada. At the end of the day, the No vote won narrowly 50.6 per cent to 49.4 per cent.

So, history looks to be against the Scots but I am quietly hopeful that they do vote for independence.

When a group of people have a strong identity, I think they deserve self determination.

I was pleased to see states like East Timor and South Sudan achieve their independence in recent times. The transition isn’t always easy but at the end of the day, I am sure they will be better off.

The same goes for the Kurds, the Tibetans and many other groups around the world seeking independence.

Surely the right to determine your own future is a fundamental human right. I hope Scotland gets to share it too.

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In total 1,023 people were detected for school zone offences, including speeding through the 40km/h speed zones.

934 were caught on their mobile phones, while 308 were stopped for not wearing a seatbelt.

NSW Police Traffic and Highway Patrol Commander, Assistant Commissioner John Hartley, said drivers still took risks despite the high-visibility operation.

“The operation saw police undertake high-visibility patrols, yet motorists were still caught blatantly breaking the law,” he said.

“Our focus in school zones is about making sure that children, parents, teachers and support staff all get to and from school safely every day.”

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Mr Piccoli said the HSC Test Yourself app uses multiple choice questions from previous HSC exams so students can test their knowledge on the go.

“With the HSC written exams starting in October, this app helps students make the most of their study time using information straight from the creator of the HSC — the Board of Studies, Teaching and Educational Standards (BOSTES),” Mr Piccoli said.

“This mobile app will allow students to access the tests whenever and wherev-

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esidents of Dulwich Hill and parts of Marrickville will go to the polls on Saturday, November 15 to elect a new councillor following the death of Cr Emanuel Tsardoulias last month.

West Ward Burraga covers virtually all of Dulwich Hill with the exception of some properties in Herbert Street, Yule Street and Frazer Street.

It also covers part of Marrickville west of Illawarra Road from the Cooks River up to the trainline as well as a number of other properties in Marrickville Avenue, Pine Street, Woodcourt Street and other neighbouring streets.

Nominations for the West Ward vacancy will open on Tuesday, 7 October 2014 and close on Wednesday, 15 October at 12 noon.

The ballot paper draw will be conducted at approximately 2pm in the Marrickville Council Chambers.

A candidate information seminar will be held in the Marrickville Council administration centre function room on Wednesday, 8 October at 5pm to 7pm. The seminar will be attended by two staff from the NSW Electoral Commission.

Postal ballots will be delivered from Monday, 20 October. Pre-polling will

commence at 12 Seaview Street, Dulwich Hill (at the rear of Dulwich Hill Library) on Monday, 3 November and close on Friday, 14 November at 6pm.

At the 2012 local government elections, West Ward Burraga returned one councillor each from the Labor, Greens and Liberal parties.

Cr Tsardoulias was the Labor candidate and achieved the highest number of votes with 45 per cent of the total. Greens Cr Melissa Brooks was elected with 31 per cent of the vote and Liberal Cr Rosana Tyler received 24 per cent.

Labor and the Greens have both indicated they will field candidates at the by-election and would be conducting pre-selections in upcoming weeks. It is not clear at this stage whether any other parties or independent candidates are likely to nominate for the by-election.

Voting is compulsory for everyone enrolled in the West Ward Burraga area.

Residents enrolled elsewhere in the Marrickville local government area do not need to vote.

Residents are urged to enrol or update their details by the close of electoral rolls on Tuesday, 7 October. A brochure to remind residents of the election will also be sent to each house in West Ward between Tuesday, 28 October and Friday, 31 October.

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Marrickville signals its discontent with proposed changes to business voting CHRIS CONNOLLY

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Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore and others protesting against the proposed changes last weekend ville. Our system is already undemocratic in that a person who runs a business or owns property can get more than one vote – one where they live as a resident,

and extra votes as a business or property owner.

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arrickville Council has voted to condemn the NSW Government’s proposed bill to change the restrictions on business voting in the City of Sydney Local Government Area.

The City of Sydney Amendment (Elections) Bill 2014 has been introduced into the Legislative Council by Shooters and Fishers MLC Robert Borsak and has been supported by Premier Mike Baird and Local Government Minister Paul Toole.

Under the proposed changes, nonresident owners and occupiers are automatically enrolled, with up to two persons eligible to be enrolled.

In contrast to current practice, they will also remain on the non-residential roll between elections.

Marrickville Greens Councillor David Leary said the bill was designed to attack the Lord Mayor of Sydney, Clover Moore.

“However, the proposed legislation would also give the Minister the power to give two votes to businesses in any other local Council area – without having to go through Parliament,” he explained.

“This has huge implications for Councils in other progressive areas such as Marrick-

all businesses to vote, meaning multiple business owners could vote many multiples of times.”

Marrickville Mayor Jo Haylen described the bill as hastily drawn-up and illconceived.

“Our own legal advice is that the legislation is open to interpretation and that some businesses could even have up to six votes each,” Mayor Haylen said.

“One of my colleague Councillors – a lawyer and a director of several companies – said that from their own reading of the Bill, they could be eligible to vote 15 times in at least three different local government areas.

“The Bill is a blatant bid to garner more conservative votes and give sectional interests a new means to influence political decisions.

“You would think with the recent troubles faced by the Liberal Party in the ICAC, they might have thought twice about supporting a bill that could actually open the door to more corruption.”

Marrickville Council resolved to write to Premier Baird, Minister Toole, the leader of the Opposition John Robertson and other parliamentary representatives advising them that Marrickville Council has “deep concerns” about these “undemocratic electoral rules”.

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New NRL alliance formed Cronulla Sharks and Newtown Jets sign three year agreement

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he Newtown Jets rugby league club have announced a new partnership with the Cronulla Sharks, ending a period of uncertainly for the club after the Sydney Roosters terminated their arrangement in July this year.

The three-year agreement will cover the 2015 to 2017 seasons and will see them retain the Newtown name and colours and play predominantly out of Henson Park (allowing for Fox Sports Television production requirements).

Long-serving Newtown director and sponsor Terry Rowney was enthusiastic about the agreement.

“The Newtown club looks forward to our new joint venture with the CronullaSutherland Sharks,” Mr Rowney said.

“We are confident of ensuring that our new partnership with the Sharks will work for the benefit of both clubs.”

He said the agreement was similar to the one with the Roosters, allowing Sharks players to join with Newtown registered players to make up their VB NSW Cup squad each week while at the same time giving the Jets players a pathway into the NRL. “There are many players in the NRL

and English Super League competitions today who have worn Newtown’s royal blue jersey in the developmental stages of their senior careers, and our objective in this new partnership is to fully support the Cronulla-Sutherland NRL team in their quest for their first NRL premiership victory,” Mr Rowney said.

Newtown and Cronulla had a similar arrangement in 2005, which saw the Jets make the final of the then NSW Premier League competition.

Although neither the Sharks nor the Jets made the finals of this year’s NSW Cup, both clubs have good pedigrees with the Sharks the reigning NSW Cup champions and the Jets their predecessors in 2012.

“The Newtown Jets believe that the future is very exciting for both of our clubs and we cannot wait for this new partnership to get underway,” said Mr Rowney.

Sharks CEO Steve Noyce said they were excited to be rekindling their relationship with the Jets.

“The Jets are a well-run organisation with good people involved, a Foundation Club with plenty of history and tradition,” Mr Noyce said.

“I’m thrilled we have been able to bring this partnership together and look forward to joining with Newtown in becoming a competitive force in the VB NSW Cup.”

Terry Rowney says the future is very exciting for both of the clubs

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Stereo system confiscated off noisy neighbour

About 12.48am on Thursday, September 4, police observed a black Volkswagen being driven erratically through Lewisham. Police stopped the vehicle as it entered Nowranie Street in Summer Hill.

While speaking to the driver police could smell intoxicating liquor coming from his breath. The driver returned a positive result when breath tested. He was arrested and conveyed to Newtown Police Station where a breath analysis returned a mid range reading.

The driver was issued with a Court Attendance Notice for the offence, ‘Drive with Mid Range PCA – first offence’ and ‘Drive disqualified – first offence’.

He will appear before Newtown Local Court on Tuesday, October 7.

On Friday, September 5, Marrickville Police obtained a warrant and entered a unit in Livingstone Road, Marrickville.

This was as a result of ongoing noise complaints and non-compliance to numerous noise abatement directions issued to the occupier of the premises over the previous few weeks.

Police announced their arrival at the premises last Friday but at the time there was loud music coming from inside and police received no response from the occupant. As a result, Police forced entry into the premises.

Once inside, police confiscated a stereo system and sound system, various speakers and numerous power cords. Police issued the woman with an infringement notice.

Police search for hooded man involved in assault

Warning issued over increase in counterfeit notes

About 11.40pm last Thursday, September 4, a middle aged man was walking home along Addison Road in Stanmore.

The man could feel the presence of someone walking behind him. As he reached the corner of Addison Rd and Denby St, he turned around to see a stocky male right behind him.

The male was wearing a red hooded jumper with white writing on the front and the hood was covering his face.

The male pushed the man to the ground and proceeded to kick and punch him. He grabbed the man’s shirt collar and punched him in the back of the head. The man managed to stand up and push him away.

The Commander of the NSW Police Force’s Fraud and Cybercrime Squad Detective Superintendent Arthur Katsogiannis has urged the community to be on the lookout for counterfeit banknotes, after an increase in the number of counterfeit notes reported to police during August.

“While the notes we’ve seized have been from a range of denominations, the vast majority are fifty and one hundred dollar notes,” Detective Superintendent Katsogiannis said.

“Some of the counterfeit notes we’ve seized have been printed on paper, and some on plastic. All genuine banknotes are printed on a special form of plastic.”

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war of words has broken out over the most recent public hospital figures. The latest emergency department figures from the Bureau of Health Information (BHI) show the median waiting time at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital is three hours and 24 minutes and 69 per cent of patients are treated within four hours.

Canterbury Hospital, however had a median wait time of two hours 56 minutes and 78 per cent are seen within four hours.

The figures are either excellent if you’re the NSW Government or awful if you’re the Opposition.

Health Minister Jillian Skinner said the figures demonstrate NSW public hospitals are delivering quality care to patients faster than ever before.

“In the April to June quarter this year there were 451,594 admitted patients – a two per cent increase or nearly 9,000 more patients than the same time last year,” Minister Skinner said.

“Demand for hospital services continues to grow and it is the innovation and inspired work being done on the frontline which is ensuring patients are receiving quality, timely health care.”

Minister Skinner said remarkable

improvements have also been made in emergency departments across NSW with more patients completing their treatment within the four-hour benchmark in the April to June quarter.

“These results are testament to the hard work of doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and hospital staff and I thank them for their dedication to caring for patients across the state,” she said.

Opposition health spokesperson Andrew McDonald said under the National Emergency Access Target, hospitals are required to process 81 per cent of patients through emergency departments within four hours, however, the BHI figures show many hospitals, particularly those in the western suburbs of Sydney, treating less than 60 per cent within that time frame.

Opposition leader John Robertson said the Premier and the Health Minister need to explain why emergency waiting times have blown out so disastrously this quarter.

“Mike Baird has cut $3 billion from NSW hospitals and he has failed to stand up to his Liberal mates in Canberra who have cut $15 billion from the State’s health budget,” Mr Robertson said.

“Mike Baird called the Abbott budget a kick in the guts – but he’s done absolutely nothing to get that Commonwealth funding back.”

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he rate of feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) infections is increasing in the inner city area and local vet Dr Sam Kovac is encouraging cat owners to vaccinate their pets for FIV as a precaution against the awful disease.

“New data has just been released indicating the prevalence of FIV exceeds every other infectious disease in cats,” Dr Kovac said.

“The FIV infection rate for stray cats is as high as 20 or 30 per cent.”

FIV is similar to HIV in that it interferes with the immune system of cats and makes them more susceptible to chronic diseases and cancer.

However, no human has ever been reported to be infected with FIV. It is transmitted from cat to cat through saliva, primarily from bite wounds when cats get into fights.

FIV-positive cats are particularly prone to abscesses, periodontal disease and lymphoma, where the contraction rate is five times that of cats without FIV. Dr Kovac from the Southern Cross Veterinary Clinic in St Peters is currently trying to find a new home for six-year-old Big G who is FIV-positive.

“He needs to be kept indoors so he doesn’t get into fights with unvaccinated cats,” he said.

“And you need to keep an eye on his medical conditions and look out for symptoms such as coughing, diarrhoea, or going off food. But if they have good preventive health, they can live long lives.

I’ve seen seventeen-year-old FIV positive cats.”

He says Big G’s case was brought to his attention through the Marrickville 2020 Facebook page and because he is involved in Project Hope, a charity to help treat the pets of homeless people and others unable to pay for vet fees.

“They have the Pets Medical Crisis Fund in Melbourne but there was no Sydney charity which looks after ongoing treatment of pets,” Dr Kovac said.

So he set up Project Hope in conjunction with the Jewish House in Bondi. He says while he is happy to donate his time to help, with some drug companies even generously providing free vaccinations, they need more donations from the public.

He is also considering approaching the AIDS Council to see whether people who are supportive of people with HIV might be inclined to take in cats with FIV. “If we can find a home for him he’ll have all his vaccinations and be microchipped,” he said.

Big G with a nurse at Southern Cross Veterinary Clinic in St Peters

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igh lead levels in soils of the Inner West should cause concern for people who grow their own vegetables, but researchers say sensible preventive measures mean people can continue to have their vegie patches without fear of contamination.

“Our motto is ‘Carry On Gardening’,” said Environmental Science Professor Mark Taylor from Macquarie University.

“We want people to enjoy their gardens.

It’s an important part of growing up.”

Professor Taylor has been working on environmental contamination for a number of years and collecting soil samples in a range of places.

“We got a new hand-held XRF (x-ray fluorescent spectrometer), which is a soil analyser that provides quick results in a couple of minutes,” he said.

“We thought, ‘what can we do with this machine?’ One idea was take garden soils, provide a report and give it to people. We did a trial run at the University Open Day. People were coming in every two minutes and we took 800 samples that day. We were probably the most popular tent at the Open Day.”

Professor Mark Taylor with researcher Marek Rouillon and the hand-held XRF that measures soil contamination

Professor Taylor says the idea took on a life of its own after that and became known as VegeSafe. They take samples from across Sydney, map the address where the samples come from, analyse them then send a report back with the results and tips on what to do if the results are too high. Unfortunately, the news for people in this area is generally not good.

“The results in Marrickville are consistently high for lead contamination,” Professor Taylor said.

“The cause is probably a mixture of leaded petrol and paint. It’s not possible with our equipment to distinguish between the two. Separate research from one of our PhD students looked at brick houses and found the lead came largely from the tailpipes of cars. Australia wide there is about 3 million kilograms of lead in the soil as a result of leaded petrol.”

However, he says tips such as using raised garden beds with clean, uncontaminated soil can reduce the effect of heavy metals such as lead passing into vegetables.

“No-one wants to eat vegies from contaminated soil. But we’re not about stopping people gardening,” he said.

To find out how to get your soil tested for free, go to the VegeSafe website: www. research.science.mq.edu.au/vegesafe and click the button that says ‘Participate’.

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If you were asked what is the longest daily or weekly passenger train journey in the world and you nominated the Indian Pacific between Sydney and Perth, you’d be – shall we say – way off track.

The Indian Pacific straddles a mere 4,373km across Australia and takes just 2.5 days to do it.

Whereas the Trans-Siberian Express from Moscow to Vladivostok takes a whole week to cover 9,259km with some 67 stops along the way.

And the world’s second-longest train journey also starts or ends in Moscow – as, remarkably, does the third. That second-longest trip runs from Moscow

to Beijing via Harbin in China and covers 8,984km over six days with 44 stops, while the third-longest also links Moscow with Beijing but by way of Ulan Bator in Mongolia – a distance of 7,826km over 5.5 days and with 33 stops.

And though you’d think America, with its size, would also be up there amongst the top handful of long-distance daily or weekly passenger train services, in fact its longest journey comes in at number eight out of the top 10. The trip from Chicago to Los Angeles covers 4,390km and takes 3 days – just pipping Shanghai to Lhasa at 4,373km in 9th place, and our Indian Pacific by 38km and a half-day in 10th spot.

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Calendar position cemented Newtown Festival receives prestigious nomination, builds on strong position CHRIS CONNOLLY

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Around 80,000 people attend the Newtown Festival each year food, author talks and a huge range of sustainability initiatives, I think Newtown Festival has really sets itself apart on so many fronts.”

The Festival, which has been running since 1976, is one of Sydney’s largest community events, attracting 80,000 visitors each year.

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ast year’s Newtown Festival has been named as a finalist for the prestigious Australian Event Awards.

This nomination puts the local favourite in the same company as events like the Vivid Festival, the City to Surf or the Byron Bay Bluesfest.

The Newtown Festival is one of four finalists in the Best Community Event category which received hundreds of entries from across Australia.

Festival Director Sue Andersen said she was delighted the festival was being recognised on a national level.

“Newtown Festival has always had a place in the hearts of the local community, so we’re so excited to be shortlisted as one of the top four community events in Australia,” Ms Andersen said.

“What’s amazing about the Festival is that it caters for such a wide range of people – the diversity on its program is just incredible.

“We really try to embrace the principles that the Newtown Neighbourhood Centre strives for, and create a ‘just for the community’ feel.

“From music, to kids’ activities, to art,

This year’s Festival will be on Sunday, November 9 between 9.30am and 5.30pm in Camperdown Memorial Rest Park.

Entry is by gold coin donation, which helps raise funds for the work done by Newtown Neighbourhood Centre with disadvantaged members of the local community.

Entertainment on the Festival’s five stages will showcase a wide variety of Sydney’s best live music and entertainment, while almost three hundred stalls will offer food, arts and crafts, and information from local organisations.

Back once again are the roving performers, garage sales and the popular Writers’ Tent. The crowd-favourite Festival Dog Show, Vocal Local Village, Kids Zone, Live Art Hub, Bike Boulevard and Eco Oasis will also be making reappearances, plus much more.

This year it promises to continue growing bigger and better, while maintaining its core values of diversity, community engagement and environmental sustainability.

“We’re really leading the way in sustainability when it comes to urban festivals,” Ms Andersen said.

“As an example, we were the first to go plastic-bottle free, and it’s been great to see other festivals follow that lead and start taking up similar initiatives.”

Cab fees to decrease Transport Minister Gladys Berejiklian announced taxis would become cheaper and easier for customers to access thanks to new transport reforms passed in Parliament this week.

Ms Berejiklian said the NSW Government is committed to making sure taxis are reliable, accessible and affordable for customers.

“Under reforms passed today, we will halve the taxi surcharge on card payments from the typical 10 per cent to 5 per cent – a big win for customers,” Ms Berejiklian said.

“More people are choosing to pay by card and they shouldn’t be penalised.

Today’s changes will put money back in taxi customers’ pockets, providing a $2.50 saving on a $50 fare.”

She said the new legislation makes it easier to introduce new technologies.

“Under the updated legislation, customers will be able to choose from a range of booking methods including apps that connect them directly with a driver and allow them to track their taxi service on their smart phone,” Ms Berejiklian said.

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he Dulwich Hill Village Fair this Sunday will be a feast for the senses featuring fresh food and produce from all around the world, as well as live entertainment, activities and workshops for kids, plus a mix of eclectic market stalls.

Butcher George Papanicolaou from Dulwich Hill Gourmet Meats said it’s an opportunity to express yourself and show off what you have.

“I want to do rabbit – something different, you know? We’ll also have some souvlaki. We’re going to offer pulled pork on the day too. Just simple, good food,” Mr Papanicolaou said.

“There are a lot of young families, and a lot of families who like cooking at home – they’re always keen to learn new ideas.

And any advice, we’re happy to give.”

Mayor Jo Haylen said the Fair had been moved from December to September to solidify the Fair’s spring identity and guarantee it doesn’t end up lost amongst the many end of year festivities.

“Spring fits so perfectly with the flavour of the Dulwich Hill Fair – the fresh food and produce that Dulwich Hill is famous for; kids finally getting outside to play after a wet winter; baby animals at the petting zoo – it’s made for that time of year,” Mayor Haylen said.

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Photo: Alec Kingham The main stage on Marrickville Road near New Canterbury Road will feature live music by SinSonnix, Wayne Chater and Sabrina Soares as well as martial arts demonstrations.

The Kids Play Park in the Seaview Street car park will feature Earthbeats Children’s Music performance, children’s yoga workshops and a performance by The Party Pirates. The Loftus Street car park near Strawberry Fields Patisserie will feature a vintage motorcycle show and Australian wildlife displays.

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ARIES MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

You’re keen to call the shots but there’s a big difference between leading others and just being bossy. Domineering behaviour will lead to dramas so slip on your humility hat this week, as Venus encourages you to be consultative. Are you single and looking for love? Expect a fated meeting with a mercurial type who is a good talker.

TAURUS APRIL 21 TO MAY 21

Romantic relationships, professional partnerships and money matters are favoured so make the most of the auspicious stars.

It’s also a wonderful week to mix business with pleasure. Emotional connections are intensified, as Pluto deepens your affections. You’ll also gain profound psychological insights into a friend.

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Twins, are you making the most of your mercurial talents? Strive to showcase your marvellous mind this week. It’s also time to talk things through with a trusted family member, as Venus enhances cosy communication and domestic harmony. The weekend stars suit study, travel, community connections and stimulating conversation so get ready to talk, text and tweet up a storm.

This week Saturn boosts your business skills, and Pluto power helps you get to the bottom of a complicated domestic problem.

Plus destiny surrounds a personal project, as you finally jump off the fence and decide which direction to take. If you want to get others onside then tap into your natural diplomatic talents.

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CANCER JUNE 22 TO JULY 22

SCORPIO OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

Are you smack-bang in the middle of a major Scorpio stuff-up and feeling super stressed? With Saturn moving slowly through your sign don’t be afraid to make mistakes. Be inspired by birthday great Sophia Loren: “It’s better to explore life and make mistakes than to play it safe. Mistakes are part of the dues one pays for a full life.”

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

Spontaneous Sagittarius, you have a natural knack for putting your foot firmly in your mouth. With Venus visiting your career zone, patching up problems with work colleagues will be easier now than at other times. You have more tact and diplomacy than usual, so make sure you’re using it. It’s also time to articulate your goals and dreams for the future. You can’t hit a target if you haven’t got one!

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

A close relationship has the potential to develop and deepen as long as you can let go of the past and learn to trust again. Expect a surge of Crab creativity on the weekend, as Venus and Saturn help you turn an abstract idea into a productive long-term project. Listen to Lauren Bacall: “Imagination is the highest kite one can fly.”

Don’t come on too strong Capricorn! Pluto boosts your persuasive powers this week, as you encourage someone over to your point-of-view with a sound and convincing argument. It’s a wonderful weekend for work, business and social networking, as Venus and Saturn increase your creativity and concentration.

LEO JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23

AQUARIUS JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

Are you having problems? With Jupiter jumping through your sign, learn to put a positive spin on a perceived failure. With energy and enthusiasm, you can turn a pig’s ear into a beautiful silk purse!

You’re keen to help others but promising more than you can deliver is a danger this weekend Lions. Pace yourself and take baby steps.

Avoid taking short cuts this week Aquarius, especially at work.

A slap-dash attitude only means you’ll have to do things twice.

A pinch of patience and a dash of discipline sees you tick all the boxes.

Then get out of the house or office and into the great outdoors so you can tune into the world around you.

VIRGO AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23

PISCES FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

With the Sun and Venus visiting Virgo (and a boost from Pluto and Saturn) it’s your time to shine! Teaching and public speaking are favoured, as you display your leadership skills and creative talents for all to see. Opportunities for advancement come via connections within your local community.

Your intuition helps you find appropriate ways to handle a delicate situation with a worried loved one or a frazzled friend.

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I have a small obsession with models. It is something that began at a young age, when I was first introduced to fashion magazines and now into adulthood has been spurred on by social media.

When I say social media, the most influential platform for my obsession would have to be Instagram, which I use to follow the lives of a plethora of the world’s most beautiful and celebrated people.

I follow Miranda Kerr for her impeccable off-duty style, I follow Candice Swanepoel because I am amazed at how perfect she is and I follow Cara Delevingne because her photos show the behind-the-scenes of her life, which is something you don’t often get on Instagram.

While I follow these models – and a long list of others, I might add – because of their beauty and their glamorous worlds, I am still kept engaged by the way they run their social media pages.

Australian Model Bambi Northwood-Blyth is one of those who has a great social media technique. Bambi shares mostly off-duty photos, mixed in with photo shoot shots from various magazines and campaigns.

As part of her new role as the face of Impulse, the model took over the brand’s Instagram page last week, posting images of her day-to-day activities, her style and her inspiration.

“Connecting with fans is very important to me, and useful, too! It’s almost as if I have my own focus group. If I put up one picture that gets 1,000 likes and one that gets 15,000 likes, it gives me a big clue as to what people like to see,” she said.

But it is not all about the work for Bambi, who regularly travels long distances, away from family and friends. “[Social media] is the best way for me to keep in touch with home and all my friends as I travel so much. I love being able to see where they are in the world at any point in time and what they are up to. It just makes me feel always connected,” she said.

The model also has a strong selfie game – you can judge for yourself by taking a look her own Instagram (@bambilegit) or Impulse’s page (@ImpulseFragrancesAUS).

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Diet isn’t the only factor that determines the health of a child

When to start It’s not a good idea to jog your dog until they’re at least 12-months-old or 18 months if they’re a large breed. Jogging at a young age can interfere with growth plate development leading to problems later in life.

Endurance Be in tune with your dog’s comfort. If they start to lag behind you or pant excessively, drop the pace, take a break or consider retiring from the run early.

Squashed face breeds Pugs, pekineses and other flat-faced breeds should not be over-exerted as they aren’t able to cool down as efficiently as other dogs.

Over-jogging these breeds can cause cyanosis (a lack of oxygen supply in the blood) and collapse. If you own a pug or related breed, consider only jogging before 10am or after 6pm when the temperature is lower.

I have a friend who runs a daycare centre in the city that’s part of a large business complex. They recently had an irate couple asking why their child was given toast because they are ‘paleo’ and the 12-month-old won’t be healthy if it is given grains.

It’s great that parents take an interest in their child’s food but maybe they could consider other things that make a child healthy. It turns out this power couple is pretty high up corporate wise and put in long hours at the job. So long in fact the baby is pretty much at the door waiting when the daycare opens and last to leave a minute before closing and has already been attending daycare for many months.

I’m guessing when they get home after a 12-hour day there isn’t a couple of hours of games and interaction for baby before bed. Likewise in the morning before getting taken in again.

Sometimes people get a bit caught up in the latest health trend and over look the obvious. If health was an absolute priority to this couple why wasn’t there a whole lot more contact time for the baby, and if you want the best diet why wasn’t he being breastfed at all? Maybe that’s not ‘in’ at the moment.

What kind of priority and attachment is a baby getting from so much time in childcare? It’s important for a child to feel a secure attachment, as this causes the parts of your baby’s brain responsible for social and emotional development, communication, and relationships to grow and develop.

It’s the foundation of a child’s ability to connect with others in a healthy way. Qualities you take for granted in adult relationships like empathy, understanding, love, and the ability to be responsive to others are first learned in infancy.

It also helps to develop the ability to have fulfilling, intimate relationships. It maintains emotional balance and helps them feel confident and good about themselves and enjoy being with others. And just think, if they were feeding the baby themselves they would have been able to make sure no-one else is giving their child any toast!

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As the weather starts to clear, more of us are inclined to take our dogs our for a run at Sydney Park or one of the other amazing dog parks in our area.

Jogging with your dog has many benefits, both physical and mental for both pet and owner. There are a few points and tips to keep in mind that will help keep jogging safe and enjoyable.

Surface It’s better to jog with your pet on solid surfaces as opposed to sand or soil as these loose surfaces can cause knee problems if your dog misplaces their foot. Remember that black bitumen is very hot on sunny days and if your pet doesn’t run with boots on, be sure to carry her over the road rather than force her to jog over it.

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Dyson’s welcome return aving packed up stumps and relocated stateside back in 2010, seeing roots-rocker, Mia Dyson on the Aussie touring circuit has been an increasingly rare occurrence.

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Save for the odd Down Under run with friends Jen Cloher and Liz Stringer, Dyson has been busying herself with trying to crack the elusive US market with increasing success.

Now, with her fifth album, ‘Idyllwild’ under her belt, Dyson is making a welcome return to Australia; and with new shows being added to the tour at a fantastic speed, it looks like it may be a case of absence makes the heart grow fonder.

“I certainly hope so,” Dyson laughed.

“It really is very exciting to be back in Australia having the chance to reconnect with Aussie audiences after quite a long time away.

“Last year, I toured Oz with Jen and Liz which was great and then I headed back to the States in early 2014, played South

By Southwest and toured the East Coast, the Midwest and the South East – so I’ve definitely been busy.”

Building on the success of her previous album, ‘The Moment’, which saw success on both sides of the Pacific with its lead single ‘When the Moment Comes’, ‘Idyllwild’ looks set to send her star further skyward.

Critics are already salivating over the album with some proclaiming it to be her best album and “eleven tracks of authentic roots rock brilliance”.

While Dyson said she tends to take

MIA DYSON NEWTOWN SOCIAL CLUB THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2 things like this with a grain of salt, she added that positive reinforcement was always encouraging.

“It has been wonderful to see people reacting to the album so well,’ she said.

“I tend not to read too much into those things but hearing things like

that tend to make you feel as though you’re on the right track.”

Dyson said that, after the protracted ‘Moment’ sessions, she was keen to try a different approach on ‘Idyllwild’ which, in and of itself, presented its own challenges.

“‘The Moment’ came about after quite a long time, a couple of years, so I really wanted to challenge myself to get something done in a much shorter time,” she said.

“So, I basically spent about a month in 2013, battening down the hatches in order to see if I could write that way, because previously songs had just kind of come to me when they came.

“It was really challenging – I really thought at the beginning that I would struggle with the process, you know, just sitting in front of a blank piece of paper knowing that you have to fill it, but we got there in the end.

“For me, though, the biggest help was just removing myself from the whole social media thing because it’s something that can be quite overwhelming.”

Growing up in the Victorian beachside town of Torquay, music always loomed large in Dyson’s life.

She became particularly enamoured with her blues guitarist father’s record collection, namely the likes of Dylan, Ry Cooder, Bonnie Raitt and Little Feat and a slew of American artists that first ignited her desire to, at the very least, experience a bit of American music culture.

“I always really wanted to go over to the States and my parents record collection was a big part of that,” she said.

“When I started playing guitar, my big dream was to get over to there, even if it was just to hear some music. After I’d released a few albums in Australia, it felt like the time was finally right.”

Back for an increasingly rare Aussie tour, Mia Dyson will play the Newtown Social Club on Thursday, October 2.

Doors open 8pm. Tickets are $30. Call the box office on 1300 724 867.

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Gig will be in memory of bass player umbleweed have confirmed they will play Young Henry’s Small World Festival in Marrickville on September 20, despite the tragic death of bass player Jay Curley.

The band announced that Curley passed away suddenly at his home in Wollongong on August 24. He was aged just 42.

Jay Curley was a founding member of the band along with his brothers Lenny and Dave and friends Stewart Cunningham and Richard Lewis.

There were a number of line-up changes over the years with the most recent featuring Lenny and Jay Curley, Richard Lewis plus Paul Hausmeister and Steve O’Brien.

The band said they would play the festival in honour of Jay and Jay’s older brother Pat will fill in on bass on the day.

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“Thank you all so much for your generous love and support during this intensely sad and confusing time, we are devastated,” they posted on Facebook.

“The response has been overwhelming, Jay would be truly humbled by your kindness, it has been profoundly moving reading through everyone’s memories of Jay. It is affirming to know he will live in the hearts and memories of those who connected with him.”

Small World organisers said their thoughts are with the whole Tumbleweed family during this time and they will donate all profits from the sale of the Small World Tee Shirt on the day to Jay’s family.

“Jay’s legacy will live on through the amazing music the guys have created together and it is obvious by the huge

TUMBLEWEED YOUNG HENRY’S SMALL WORLD FESTIVAL SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 response that he will be sorely missed, we hope Jay is on everyone’s mind whilst enjoying all the acts on the day,” they said.

Young Henry’s Small World Festival is

closing down Jabez Street in Marrickville on Saturday, September 20. Tumbleweed will headline. Tickets are $59 plus booking fee.

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THE STEVE HUNTER BAND LAZYBONES LOUNGE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

A bass virtuoso, Hunter says he was born in 1960, the same year as the Fender Jazz Bass.

For over 30 years, he has been creating original electric jazz and has played with jazz greats such as Americans Billy Cobham and Chick Corea, Indonesian keyboard player Dwiki Dharmawan and Australian singer Robyne Dunn.

He has had his own band in one form or another since 1978 and his current line-up includes drummer Andrew Gander, with whom Hunter has a long musical history, saxophonist Matt Keegan and Matt McMahon on keyboards.

Hunter is also a prolific composer with more than 130 original compositions recorded either on his own albums or by other bands and artists.

“I’ve always written music. I wrote my

first tune the same week that I got my first bass, at age 15,” he said.

His ninth album, ‘Cosmos’, is his first live album and was recorded at Venue 505 in Surry Hills earlier this year with his current band.

It features tunes from previous albums such as ‘The Kingston Grin’, ‘Love and Logic’, ‘Cazador’, ‘Habitat’, ‘Let’s Look’, ‘Area 51’ and ‘So To Speak’.

According to AustralianJazz.net, the album is “a focused and hard-edged album from one of our finest talents - all the more enjoyable for its openness and live excitement”.

There are plenty of great aspects to this album including a heartfelt tribute to five jazz spirits, as well as a notable piano solo too in the song ‘Love and Logic’.

Hunter said the band actually didn’t set out with the intention of recording a live album.

It was only when he listened to the recording afterwards that he realised the musical and technical gods had smiled on him that night and he had a particularly good recording.

The Steve Hunter Band plays Lazybones Lounge this coming Tuesday, September 16 at 8pm. Tickets are $10.

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SPECIAL EXHIBITION Friday, September 5 to Monday, October 6 Old Government House In commemoration of the centenary of World War I and in celebration of History Week, a new exhibition is being brought to Old Government House. An exquisite display of Edwardian gowns from the Trust’s collection and pieces of wartime fashion, the ‘Clothing the People’ exhibition is sure to engage all lovers of Australian military and civilian fashion during the Edwardian era. Head down this weekend and check out the display!

QUEER SCREEN FILM FESTIVAL Saturday, September 20 and Sunday, September 21 Dendy Newtown Queer Screen will present ‘Songs For Alexis’ and local short film ‘MyMy’ on September 20 at 3pm for youth audiences. Tickets are $12 with promo code ‘youth’. Meanwhile, Queer Screen will present ‘Matterhorn’ on September 21 at 3pm for mature audiences. Tickets are $12 with promo code ‘mature’. To book visit tix. queerscreen.org.au.

DULWICH HILL VILLAGE FAIR Sunday, September 14 Dulwich Hill Village Centre From 10am to 4pm there will be live entertainment, children’s activities and market stalls galore at this event, which celebrates the delights of the local area. Peruse handicrafts, homewares, children’s toys, clothing and homemade preserves as well as a huge range of local foods. Visit www.marrickville.nsw.gov. au/dulwichhillvillagefair.

ARCHIBALD PRIZE 2014 Until Sunday, September 28 Art Gallery of NSW The Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes is an annual exhibition eagerly anticipated by artists and audiences alike. Visit the exhibition at the NSW Art Gallery and vote for your favourite portrait in the People’s Choice award. Tickets are $12. For more information call 9225 1744.

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT This Weekend Town and Country Hotel Another massive weekend of live entertainment is planned for the Town and Country Hotel. The Relics and The Cassettes will kick off the entertainment tonight from 7pm. Paul Hayward and Friends are back on Saturday afternoon from 4pm before Grove St at night.

ART AND ABOUT SYDNEY September 19 to October 12 Various locations The 13th annual Art and About festival is set to hit Sydney next week and will continue to delight Sydneysiders for the following three weeks. With a program boasting works from the quirky to the quintessentially Australian, local and international artists will present works that explore the festival theme of ‘endangered’. Visit artandabout.com for details about this year’s program.

SCULPTURE BY THE SCHOOL Saturday, September 13 Marrickville West Primary School In a quirky play on the ‘Sculpture by the Sea’ event that draws thousands to Sydney each year, Marrickville West P&C are presenting Sculpture by the School. It is an exhibition of environmentally friendly art and sculpture by professional and emerging artists. From 3pm locals can come down and experience the outdoor sculpture walk, live entertainment, multicultural food and kids activities as well as make a couple of purchases.

ART EXHIBITION Saturday, September 13 to Friday, September 19 Tom Foster Community Centre, Newtown In celebration of a very productive year, the work of artists from Marrickville’s Active and Connected art group will be on display in a week-long exhibition. From 9am to 10.30am and 1.30pm to 3.30pm daily, locals have the opportunity to check out the works created by some of the area’s most talented seniors. On Saturday, September 13, from 2pm to 4pm there will be a celebratory opening.

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ONE DAY TOUR Friday, September 19 Enmore Theatre With the release of contagious new single ‘Love Me Less’, One Day, the crew comprising of Horrorshow, Spit Syndicate, Jackie Onassis and Joyride will rock the Enmore next Friday night.

One Day are arguably the most exciting hip hop collective in the country, so you won’t want to miss this rare gig by any means.

Tickets are $39.80. To book call 9550 3666.

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CIRQUE DU SOLEIL’S TOTEM October 2014 to January 2015 Moore Park Entertainment Quarter Tickets have been released today (Friday, August 29) for the Sydney Season of Cirque Du Soleil’s ‘Totem’. With the release of new tickets has also come the announcement that the Sydney season will be extended by a month, ending in January 2015. Featuring a cast of 45 acrobats, actors, musicians and singers, ‘Totem’ is an uplifting array of athleticism, comedy, heartfelt emotions and surprising visual effects that is not to be missed by Sydneysiders.

Book your tickets today! Visit www.cirquedusoleil.com or www.ticketek.com.au.

SYDNEY ROCK ‘N’ ROLL & ALTERNATIVE MARKET Sunday, September 14 Manning House and Bar

GYPSY ART CLUB Wednesdays Camelot Lounge The place to be on Wednesdays is the Camelot Lounge for the Gypsy Art Club.

The Gypsy Art Club is a life-drawing session complete with evocative live music. All you need is an easel and sketch pad for a night of music, pizza and cocktails, in an inspiring and eclectic atmosphere. Cost is $10. Bring your thinking hat!

KIDS IN THE PARK Saturday, September 20 to Monday, October 6 Sydney Olympic Park

A medley of amazing market stalls, outstanding live music and more! Sydney Rock ‘n’ Roll and Alternative Market is Sydney’s most unique and lively shopping experience and a fantastic day out for all the family. Over three levels and across two courtyards, you’ll also find bars, a café, international food stalls, a bistro, a vintage and classic vehicle display, kids giant board games and a massive entertainment line-up. Entry is $5.

BIG RED KIDNEY WALK Sunday, September 14 Sydney Harbour In support of Kidney Health Australia why not join the group of locals who will be walking 2 kilometres around the harbor to raise awareness and funds for kidney disease across Australia. There will be entertainment, a bbq and of course, the walk. Simultaneous walks will take place in cities across the country. Funds raised will support research programs. Meet at Pyrmont Bay Park, Sydney, for registration from 9.30am in preparation for the walk, which will begin at 10.30am. Participation is just a $10 donation.

With school holidays just around the corner, it is time to start planning your activities. Sydney Olympic Park’s much-loved Kids in the Park school holidays program will keep the kids busy every day these holidays. There will be more than 60 activities for kids of all ages, including many free and a number of good value activities for under $20 for kids of all ages. For more information visit kidsinthepark.com. au.

TANGALO Sunday, September 14 Camelot Lounge Join Tangalo in their farewell to Sydney before they head to study tango in beautiful Buenos Aires. Music full of passion and pain, flirtation and fire, nostalgia and nonsense, the tango is the music of emotion, of experience and of the people. Tangalo will be performing their signature mix of old and new music, blending the emotion of golden-age tango with a contemporary aesthetic. Tickets are $25. To book visit camelotlounge.wordpress.com.

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Since 1985 the funniest comedians, actors, improvisers, writers and performers have thrown away their scripts and stepped up to the edge of the comedy cliff… and jumped off… freefalling with their wits, their best one-liners and crazy comic characters. Who will be King of improvisation this year? You’ll have to check out the heats of the Cranston Cup each week to find out. Tickets are $22 to this amazing event. To book your spot in the audience call 9550 3666.

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DAVID ELLIS

he Canberra wine growing region is interesting in that while it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always leap to front of mind, it does boasts something like 140 vineyards and 33 wineries. And it produces cool climate wines that are more often than not, wonderfully rewarding.

While it was first planted in the 1840s, those early pioneering efforts around Gunning and Yass didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t last long, and it took a long-awaited 1970â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;rebirthâ&#x20AC;? to lead to todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s many successes there. Amongst them is Shaw Vineyard Estate that, at Murrumbateman, is amongst the highestelevated in the region, and has been producing exceptional and affordably-priced premium cool-climates since the 1990â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

A particularly rewarding, just-released 2012 Shaw Shiraz (a variety the region is renowned for) is possibly one of owner Graeme Shawâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best-yet â&#x20AC;&#x201C; despite coming from one of the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wettest and more difficult vintages. Graeme has coaxed wonderful ripe berry-fruit aromas, forward Shiraz spice and pepper notes from this drop, and these are reflected nicely with ripe tannins on the smooth palate. Pay $25 and enjoy with barbecued red meats and a side of pan-fried mushrooms.

One to note: Jacobâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Creek has added an interesting new drop to its diverse portfolio of Aussie sparklings â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a â&#x20AC;&#x153;less bubblyâ&#x20AC;? called Sparkling Lightly that it says will â&#x20AC;&#x153;dance lightly on the palateâ&#x20AC;?.

The wine is the result of surveys revealing there are some amongst us to whom experience a full feeling after enjoying a sparkly. Pay $14.99 if you like your bubbles, but want room in your stomach to spare!

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Faking It MTV September 15

Timeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s up on Fuel TV and SPEED As revealed in this column a few weeks ago Channel Ten are launching an Australian version of the US hit â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Shark Tankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Ten confirmed the series will air in 2015. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Shark Tankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sees well-known entrepreneurs investing their own money in inventions and business plans pitched to them by local inventors and business hopefuls. Ten are set to reveal their tank of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Sharksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; soon.

On November 3, Fox Sports will launch two new channels, Fox Sports 4 and Fox Sports 5. The new channels, which will be available in HD, will replace existing channels Fuel TV and SPEED, which will no doubt upset motorsport and adventure sport fans. However itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s understood content from both those departing channels will be transferred.

Hot on the heels of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Full Houseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; making a comeback, another classic TV show remake is on its way with news Fox is set to reboot â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Greatest American Heroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s understood the network has already ordered a pilot to be made so it could become a reality for fans.

MTVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s latest comedy offering â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Faking Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; could be a real hit. The eight-part series is about two best friends mistakenly seen by friends as lesbians and nominated as homecoming queens. But do they have feelings for each other? It starts September 15, 8.30pm.

The ABC has created controversy and axed drama â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Time of Our Livesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, which starred popular actors Shane Jacobson and Claudia Karvan. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s widely believed that poor ratings was the reason for the showâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s demise but in a statement this week the ABC blamed â&#x20AC;&#x153;finite funding levelsâ&#x20AC;?.

It was very sad to learn of the death of legendary US comedian Joan Rivers last week at age 81. Rivers made a living from having the guts to say the things other people were too scared to say.

In recent years her stardom continued to rise as host of the popular E! show â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Fashion Policeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

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The roads of Australia have become the perfect place for TOYOTA to plan for the future

Toyota Motor Corporation has chosen Australia as the site to conduct an innovative driving and training project.

The exciting project, which began last week, will help Toyota plan vehicle specification for future models and provide a valuable training opportunity for its employees.

More than 30 employees and executives will drive approximately 18,000km around Australia over a period of more than 10 weeks to mid-November.

They will test 4WD and passenger vehicles including Corolla, LandCruiser and HiLux, across the Australian continent to help them consider future vehicle specification plans.

The participants will also refine and strengthen their intuition in developing vehicles for specific driving environments by experiencing every conceivable driving surface – from busy city streets to the toughest trails of the outback.

Toyota Australia President Dave Buttner said Australia was an ideal place to develop an even deeper understanding of the world’s roads, because its varied terrain is said to offer at least 80 per cent of the road surfaces found on the planet.

“Toyota has an excellent understanding of Australia’s diverse conditions, but our parent company is taking nothing for granted by undertaking this extensive project in addition to regular vehicle evaluations and testing carried out in Australia,” Mr Buttner said.

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Friday 12 September 2014

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Bound for Finals glory Olympic are through to the Grand Final of the NPL NSW this Sunday CHRIS CONNOLLY

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ydney Olympic are through to this Sunday’s NPL NSW Grand Final after a nail-biting penalty shootout win over Bonnyrigg White Eagles last weekend.

Olympic opened the scoring just before halftime when Taiga Soeda whipped in a beautiful cross from the left hand side and Go Shirai made no mistake putting the ball in the back of the net.

However, the advantage was lost shortly after half time when midfielder William Angel was sent off for his second yellow card, leaving Olympic a man down for the rest of the match.

Bonnyrigg manager Brian Brown replaced defender Ben Spruce with midfielder Ken Chun to place added pressure on Olympic’s midfield and Olympic, in response, chose to play defensively to hold onto their lead.

However, the pressure was too much and in the 71st minute, Bonnyrigg were awarded a penalty after striker Robert Younis was fouled in the area. Younis made no mistake with the conversion, sending Olympic keeper Paul Henderson the wrong way.

The complexion of the game changed again

Team mates congratulate Paul Henderson after his penalty shoot-out save put Olympic into the grand final. Photo: Gavin Leung as both teams played more aggressively looking for the elusive goal but, even with extra time, the deadlock couldn’t be broken and the keepers were sent to the penalty shootout.

One by one, the Olympic penalty takers converted their attempts clinically. At the

other end, the White Eagles players were also on target but keeper Henderson was able to save one, sending the minor premiers out of the competition.

Olympic will take on Blacktown City at the Sydney United Sports Centre at Edensor Park with kick off at 4pm this Sunday.

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