Inner City Weekender March 14

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Housing supply crisis Council calls for compulsory affordable housing levy on developers BASIL NAIMET

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he rising cost of living and the relentless rise in property prices is causing a stalemate for families looking to rent in Marrickville.

That’s why Marrickville Council will tell an affordable housing enquiry that new residential developments must include a proportion of affordable housing and that it is imperative that more public housing be made available for community housing providers.

Mayor Jo Haylen addressed the NSW Parliamentary Select Committee Inquiry on Social, Public and Affordable Housing yesterday with the message that Marrickville Council must be able to mandate a compulsory affordable housing levy on property developers.

“Marrickville faces particular challenges in making sure our residents have access to appropriate and affordable housing,” she said.

“The process of gentrification is diminishing our traditional diversity, and putting significant pressure on the disadvantaged and poorer members of our community.

“This lack of affordable housing in Marrickville is causing families, networks and communities to split, with younger and older people being forced to move away from their community.”

A report by the McKell Institute said it now takes nine times the median salary to buy a house in Sydney, when 20 years ago a home could be bought for only three times the median salary.

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Disappearance of flight MH370 has us all intrigued and amazed

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Much to the bemusement of my girlfriend, I’m a big fan of ‘Air Crash Investigation’ on TV. The bemusement comes because I’m not really a great flyer. Perhaps it’s the control freak in me, or just the feeling of being helpless if something does go wrong, but it’s just not my thing.

I’m jumping on a plane tonight to head to Melbourne to cover Penrith’s clash with the Storm at AAMI Park tomorrow night and I’ve been dreading it all week.

Part of the fear (but yes, only part of it – I’ve always been a nervous flyer) comes because in 2004, I was on a plane from Sydney to New York that got hit by lightning.

Everyone else was jolted for a moment and then seemed to settle back down.

I went for the scream like a little girl option, and then made good use of the vomit bag that all airlines provide in the back of the seat in front of you. The attractive blonde sitting next to me was obviously impressed.

Problem was, my aim wasn’t great and my shirt managed to cop as much as the bag did.

To make matters worse, the plane ultimately got diverted to Baltimore. We were put up in a hotel, but we couldn’t get our luggage off the plane, so my vomit-drenched shirt and I had to spend the night together, as well as the next day.

The incredible story of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 this week has really amazed me.

Here is a plane that, by all accounts, simply disappeared from the face of the Earth.

It’s not the first time, however, that plane wreckage has taken so long to be found.

In fact, there’s a couple of examples in recent times of jets crashing and not being found for weeks, if not years.

An Indonesian jet that crashed in 2007 near to where MH370 went missing took a week to be spotted, and incredibly, the mostly intact fuselage still sits at the bottom of the ocean today.

But the MH370 mystery made me take a look back this week into the handful of flights that have simply vanished, never to be seen again, with their fates still unknown.

In March 1962, Flying Tiger Line Flight 739 was carrying more than 90 military personnel from Guam to the Philippines, but never arrived.

There was no distress call, barely any credible witnesses and to this day, more than 50 years later, the mystery is unsolved and the wreckage has never, ever been found.

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Much has been said about the poor crowd figures for the opening round of the NRL last weekend – the worst in 10 years.

The NRL has nobody but itself to blame for the situation it found itself in.

Choosing to play seven games in the Sydney basin in the opening weekend was a recipe for disaster.

Penrith v Newcastle should have been in Newcastle, where a crowd of 20,000 would have surely been in attendance.

Melbourne should have played at home given there was no AFL there last weekend, and there should have definitely been a game in Brisbane.

Souths and the Roosters should have been at Allianz and the Eels v Warriors was poorly scheduled on a Sunday night.

Poor scheduling equals a poor result.

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that gave the ocean between Florida and the islands of Bermuda and Puerto Rico the name “The Bermuda Triangle”.

Two British South American Airways passenger jets disappeared within a year of each other in the late 1940’s. Neither was ever found.

There’s a couple of other stories, too, but it appears that MH370 will, at the time of writing, be the latest to add to the relatively small list of planes that have simply vanished without a trace.

And if it’s never found, the theories and discussion about that plane, which had six Australians on board, will go on for decades.

In fact, the conspiracy theories have already begun to surface.

One guy suggested the plane was hijacked and the passengers taken to North Korea.

A few others suggest it’s at a secret airport in Vietnam, left over from the Vietnam War. Others say the timeline given doesn’t make sense.

My favourite, and the most juicy, is that families have reported phoning loved ones who were on the plane, and the phone has been ringing, suggesting it’s impossible that the plane crashed.

In reality, this is a big, big world and a jet liner is but a tiny speck in its oceans.

The wreckage is out there somewhere and the 239 souls on board have perished.

It is a tragedy beyond comprehension and for the families, the mystery of the crash location only makes their experience more painful.

It puts our squabbles about QANTAS into some perspective, doesn’t it?

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Our Woman of the Year Finn Callanan recognised for dedication to youth homeless project BASIL NAIMET

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ast week saw International Women’s Day celebrated when Member for Marrickville Carmel Tebbutt presented the Marrickville Local Woman of the Year award to Ms Finn Callanan at a function at Parliament House last Friday.

More than 230 women were nominated from across the state for Women of the Year Awards.

Ms Tebbutt nominated Ms Callanan because of her work with Stepping Stone House, a service for young people who are homeless.

Ms Callanan has dedicated herself to the project in 2007 and she continues the hard work that sees homeless teenagers have a roof over their heads.

“Finn Callanan is an extraordinarily dedicated woman who provides care and support for young people who are homeless… many young people who come to Stepping Stone House have endured a traumatic start to life and have experienced educational and other disruptions,” Ms Tebbutt said.

“Ms Callanan and her team of skilled youth workers play a huge role in helping these young people reconnect to educa-

Finn Callanan with Carmel Tebbutt tion, learn life skills and to gain a sense of accomplishment and achievement.”

The Stepping Stone House provides help with health, education, vocational devel-

opment, self-esteem building, communications, budgeting, cooking, problem solving and hobby development.

It provides its residents the opportunity

to do activities that most take for granted such as outings, holiday, birthday and Christmas presents. Visit www.steppingstonehouse.com.au for more information.

News in numbers A recent surge in measles cases in NSW has prompted an urgent reminder for people to check they and their children are fully immunised for measles.

Dr Vicky Sheppeard, Director of Communicable Diseases at NSW Health,

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cases said measles is highly contagious among people who are not fully immunised.

“Measles is spread through coughing

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Alan Jones remains the undisputed king of breakfast radio after the release of the latest ratings on Tuesday.

But the 2GB star’s massive win was overshadowed by Kyle and Jackie O’s success at their new station, KIIS FM. The former Mix 106.5, KIIS skyrocketed to number one on the FM dial with 8.8 per cent of the audience.

Kyle and Jackie O’s breakfast show secured a 9.3 per cent share, equal with the WSFM breakfast show.

The star duo’s former station 2DayFM suffered a major setback, not only losing the number one mantle at breakfast but falling by 4.5 per cent overall.

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and sneezing, and is one of the most contagious infections known,” Dr Sheppeard said.

“Complications can range from swelling of the brain and pneumonia to ear infections and diarrhoea. Since the beginning of the year, 26 cases of measles have been reported in NSW. Measles continues to be brought back to Australia by under-vaccinated young travellers to Philippines and South-East Asia.

“As a result, people have now been infected with measles in Bathurst, on the Central Coast and in various parts of metropolitan Sydney.

“NSW Health urges everyone to ensure they are up to date with their vaccinations,” Dr Sheppard said.

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Grayndler MP hosts community event to say thanks to new parents BASIL NAIMET

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n Saturday March 29, Federal Member for Grayndler Anthony Albanese will be hosting a special ceremony at Ashfield Town Hall.

The special ceremony will be an official welcome of new-born babies from the local area into the community.

Every baby who attends will receive a special certificate of welcome and a gift bag, which will also contain useful information about health and community services available to parents and carers of young babies.

Not only is the ‘Welcoming the Babies’ ceremony designed to celebrate new births in the community it is also to say “Thank you� to parents and guardians for the important job they do.

Older children in participating families are more than welcome to attend, too. “Last year’s inaugural Marrickville Children’s Festival was a wonderful occasion to welcome new babies into our community and I look forward to this year’s event,� Mr Albanese said.

Ashfield Council will be hosting coffee and tea and will be looking forward to hosting the enjoyable morning ceremony

Anthony Albanese at the inaugural ‘Welcoming the Babies’ event last year that will be expected to start at 10am til 11.30am. Places will be limited to 50 babies so be sure to respond soon to confirm your attendance by contacting Mr Albanese’s

office on 9564 3588 or a.albanese.mp@ aph.gov.au.

A children’s festival is also being held in Sydney on Sunday, March 30 at Belmore

Park on the corner of Railway Square in Haymarket and offers a great entertainment program and costume parade. Visit www.childrensfestival.com.au.

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Red tape removed for NRS Changes to privacy laws will benefit Australia’s deaf community

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significant change in federal privacy laws this week will benefit people who rely on the National Relay Service (NRS), which makes half a million calls each year on behalf of Australia’s deaf community.

Until now, privacy laws have been clouded where the NRS is concerned, often resulting in the deaf, hearing impaired or speech impaired users of the service being restricted in the details they can give out when using it.

The NRS involves a third party relay officer who relays the user’s calls to other people by converting voice-to-text or textto-voice.

Because of this particular feature of the service, many banks and other financial institutions were unclear as to how much personal and confidential information could be discussed over the phone when a relay officer was involved.

Occasionally a call would be refused by an institution deeming the third party involvement of the relay officer as a breach of privacy laws.

Amendments to the Privacy Act that passed the Federal Government in 2012 came into effect on Tuesday, March 12.

The NRS is no longer considered a third party when confidential matters are discussed

The amendments exempt NRS relay officers from being considered third parties in a phone call for privacy purposes.

“These changes to Commonwealth privacy laws create total clarity for Australians who use the National Relay Service,” said Australian Disability Discrimination Commissioner Graeme Innes.

“People can now feel completely confident in their right to make a call through the NRS to access information, products and services.”

The changes mean that businesses, service providers and Government agencies do not need an NRS customer’s permission to collect, use or disclose personal information in the presence of, or with the assistance of, an NRS relay officer.

Using or disclosing personal information with individuals through the NRS is no longer a possible breach of the legislation.

For many years the NRS worked with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner, the Australian Bankers’ Association and the Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN) to ensure that NRS customers would have the right to discuss their financial details over the phone.

For more information visit relayservice. gov.au.

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Man disqualified from driving for 40 years caught again

At 3pm on Saturday, March 8, 2014, police attended a supermarket in Percival Road, Stanmore after a report was received that a break and enter had occurred.

Police reviewed CCTV footage of the incident which showed a male inside the premises about 4.30am that same day.

The male depicted in the footage had a dark complexion wearing a black hooded top with white writing, black shorts, and black and white shoes.

He is seen entering the premises with a red environment shopping bag. He then proceeds to steal cigarettes from behind the counter. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Marrickville Local Area Command on 9568 9299 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

A man disqualified from driving for almost 40 years has been charged again after being stopped by police at Tempe.

Last Sunday, police were conducting stationary random breath tests on the Princes Highway as part of Operation Saturation. Just after 5.30pm, officers stopped a Honda Civic after the driver allegedly attempted to avoid the RBT by turning into a nearby street. The 41-year-old male driver returned a negative breath test but allegedly gave officers false details.

Further checks enabled police to identify him and they discovered he was disqualified from driving until 2053. The Sans Souci man was given a Field Court Attendance Notice for the offences of ‘drive whilst disqualified’ and ‘provide false details’.

Reminder for cyclists about road rules

No joking matter: Drink driver to face court on April 1

Under the Australian Road Rules, a bike is considered a vehicle and you are required by law to obey road rules, including stopping at red lights and stop signs.

Cyclists can: - Pass other vehicles on the left, except when those vehicles are indicating and turning left.

- Travel to the front of traffic on the left hand side of stopped vehicles, except when those vehicles are indicating and turning left.

- Take up a whole traffic lane.

- Ride a maximum of two abreast in a lane as long as they are not more than 1.5 metres apart.

- Travel in bus lanes and transit lanes.

About 12.20am on Sunday morning police were called to a car park of a fast food outlet in Stanmore, after a minor collision had taken place.

On arrival police spoke with the driver and subjected him to a random breath test, which returned a positive reading.

As a result the driver was arrested and taken to Newtown Police Station for a breath analysis. The breath analysis returned a high range reading.

The driver had his licence immediately suspended and was charged in relation to the matter.

The driver is now due to face Newtown Local Court on Tuesday, April 1.

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Walk with the animals Council’s unique opportunity to see local microbats

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ave a fascination with bats and are curious about them?

Next month Marrickville Council will give you the opportunity to find out more about the nocturnal creatures when they hold a Walk and Talk on Microbats.

The evening guided walk, from Dibble Avenue playground and along the Cooks River, will be followed by a talk at Council’s Debbie and Abbey Borgia Centre function room.

Both the walk and talk are suitable for adults and children eight years and over.

Last year, Marrickville Council installed bat boxes for Wattled Bats in Mahoney Reserve and in an adjacent area on the Golf Course.

They also installed three Long-eared bat boxes; one at the footbridge and two at Dibble Avenue Waterhole.

Microbats are tiny little creatures weighing between just three grams and 150 grams and feast on insects.

Sadly, habitat loss and the disturbance of roosting sites are the greatest threats to their survival.

What: Microbat Walk at Dibble Avenue Playground, Dibble Avenue, Marrickville.

Health Minister Jillian Skinner has said this week that the release of the Bureau of Health Information (BHI) quarterly report (October-December 2013) shows hospital performance has improved to record levels.

The BHI report shows hospitals are beginning treatment quicker across all urgency categories, despite a three per cent growth in patient demand.

“I am delighted that elective surgery is being provided in our hospitals to meet the growing needs of our population and more patients are receiving their elective surgery on time,” Mrs Skinner said.

“Whilst there is always room for further improvement, this recent trend is very encouraging.”

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When: Wednesday, April 16, 2014, from 5pm to 6.30pm .

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Book a place for the Microbat walk, talk or both by emailing biosup@marrickville.nsw.gov.au or calling 9335 2193.

Places are limited so please RSVP before Wednesday, April 9.

The 2014 National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence is on Friday, March 21, 2014. This annual day provides a focus for all schools to say “Bullying. No Way!” and to strengthen their existing everyday messages that bullying and violence at school are not okay at any time.

In 2013 more than 1,400 schools across Australia participated by running local events, inviting guest speakers and exploring bullying, and the role of bystanders, in classroom lessons.

The day is an initiative of the Safe and Supportive School Communities Working Group made up of all Australian education authorities.

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The Sea Dream I slips into Monte Carlo There are some businesses that take customer service to a whole new level and the crew aboard the Sea Dream I that travels the Mediterranean appears to be one of them. This is the scenario by a magazine publisher who had recently sailed aboard the boutique cruiser...

“Picture this for the ultimate in guest relations: We’re sitting outside on deck at a beautifully arranged dining table on a balmy night between Portofino and Monte Carlo with fellow scribes from various points of Australia.

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4,000 kilometres in 26 days That’s the enormous challenge Oliver has set himself to help Variety BASIL NAIMET

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nmore resident Oliver Cashman is gearing up for the ride of his life on March 22.

Mr Cashman will be doing something few of us can when he rides over 4,000 kilometres in 26 days for the inaugural Variety Cycle, an event run by Variety – The Children’s Charity.

The ride will start from Pyrmont Bay Park, and will see riders visiting communities, schools and hospitals along the expansive route from Sydney all the way to the Northern Territory.

They’ll cross five states and territories along the way, while delivering much needed equipment and resources to the towns they visit.

27-year-old Oliver is thrilled to be making a difference for such a worthy cause.

“I have supported Variety in the past but this by far is the greatest commitment I have made to the charity,” he said.

“Even though it is extremely befitting for me to take part in the cycle, there is only so much time one can dedicate to charity projects.

“Choosing to see the difference I am able to make in the lives of disadvantaged children is an extremely unique experience,

but also an honour.”

People are encouraged to take part in the ride, with registration prices from just $90 for a one-day option, $350 for a two-day option and from $1,050 for the city to city cycle events.

Registration fees cover everything you need to enjoy the event including meals, accommodation, access to support crew, bike mechanics, first aid attendants, masseurs, safety officers and an official Variety Cycle cycling kit (items dependent on event registered for).

Participants are also asked to pledge a minimum fundraising amount to support Variety’s good work, which ranges from $100 for the one day through to $2,450 for the city to city cyclists.

Variety are hoping to raise $1million in this inaugural event.

Those not keen to hop on a bike themselves can sponsor a rider and help Variety do what they do best.

Variety is a national not-for-profit organisation committed to empowering Australian children who are sick, disadvantaged or have special needs to live, laugh and learn. They deliver more than $1.2million in assistance to families for equipment each year. For more details about the Variety Cycle and to register go to www. varietycycle.com.au.

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Amazing fundraising effort Four Inner West women raise over $13,000 for the Fred Hollows Foundation

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our Inner West women who took part in the Coastrek 100 kilometre Hard Core challenge from from Palm Beach to Coogee late last month have raised just over $13,000 for a very good cause.

The event is in aid of the Fred Hollows Foundation and it was hoped that the Coastrek challenge would raise $2.5 million, money that would restore the sight of 100,000 people in developing countries around the world.

The women from Tempe and Sydenham gallantly endured 75 kilometres of the 100 kilometre hike, but pulled out due to illness and injuries, showing that raising money for charity is all sorts of hard work.

“We completed 22 hours and 48 minutes, but had to throw it in,” spokesperson Michelle Maconachie said.

“Emotions were high as we felt we had failed to complete it but we just had to remember the main thing was to bring awareness to this Foundation and to restore eye sight to as many people as possible.”

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thing should be done about the number of people in the world who are needlessly blind or vision impaired.

“It doesn’t matter what your world view is. If you believe in helping people or if you believe that people should stand on their own two feet, four out of five people who are blind do not need to be,” Ms Maconachie said.

“It costs only $25 to restore a person’s sight, making it possible for them to work, be educated and look after themselves.”

The four wanted to thank the many people who contributed financially, but said the one big help came from tyre seller Tempe Tyres.

But the women should be congratulated themselves too as their community effort helped catapult the money raised for the Fred Hollows Foundation to just over $13,000.

Tempe20 Facebook page put out a call for donations on behalf of the women and Tempe Tyres came up with the additional funds.

“About an hour after the request was posted, Hassam Taleb from Tempe Tyres came through with the $2,000. We were stunned. We were stoked,” Ms Maconachie said.

The total money raised was $13,150 that will restore the eyesight of 526 people.

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inister for Tourism and Major Events, George Souris, met with star television presenter Lyndey Milan and renowned chef Neil Perry at Rockpool Bar and Grill in Sydney recently, to celebrate the upcoming Australian premiere of the new TV series ‘Lyndey Milan’s Taste of Australia’.

The series features the best food and wine in Australia and is a tribute to the quality of the state’s produce, with 11 of the 14 episodes filmed in regional NSW and Sydney.

The series, supported by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency Destination NSW, showcases unique food and wine destinations including, the Snowy Mountains, Armidale and Tamworth, Orange, Port Macquarie, Albury, the Blue Mountains, the Hunter Valley, the Shoalhaven and Sydney and its surrounds.

“This is a great opportunity to reach a large national and international audience.

As well as airing on 7TWO, the series is already being broadcast in New Zealand and on Qantas in-flight entertainment,” Mr Souris said.

“It is also set to air in Croatia and on the Lifestyle Channel in Australia later this year.

“We have such a great diversity of

produce across NSW, from Aboriginal bush tucker in Albury, to award winning lamb in the New England, international acclaimed wines in The Hunter Valley and the freshest seafood on the NSW coast.

“Food and wine experiences are vital in making visitors’ trips memorable.”

Lyndey Milan said she was thrilled to be able to showcase the characters, places and pastures that make up the backbone of NSW’s thriving culinary culture.

“I found the wealth and quality of food and wine produced is exceeded only by the dedication and innovation of the hardworking people who create it,” Ms Milan said of her experiences whilst producing the television show.

“Along the way I met internationally renowned chefs including Rick Stein, Tetsuya Wakuda, Neil Perry, Pete Evans and Maggie Beer; generations-old family businesses firmly entrenched in our society, and some brand new bright sparks forging the new frontier. Overall an incredibly eclectic line up of culinary treats and tales,” she said.

World-renowned chef Neil Perry joined Lyndey Milan in filming the episode focused on Sydney and its surrounds, saying he was proud to join his long-time friend to share the cuisine of their home town with the world.

Minister for Tourism George Souris, TV Chef Lyndey Milan, renowned chef Neil Perry “We visited my local butcher before cooking a BBQ on the shores of our beautiful Harbour”, Mr Perry said.

“It was an iconic Sydney experience,

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and I’m so thrilled to share everything that’s wonderful about NSW food and wine culture with Lyndey and audiences throughout Australia and New Zealand.”

Connect with others by going online Though your neighbour may surf the Internet with ease, you may feel intimidated at the mere prospect of using your local supermarket’s self-serve checkouts.

At first glance, new technology does look intimidating. But it is never too late to learn!

For young and old alike it is useful to own a mobile phone in case of an emergency. However, owning a mobile is often where older people draw the line on technology.

There is a noticeable technological divide between grandparents and their grandchildren, who readily embrace every new gadget that comes along.

You may have noticed that as they have gotten older they seem less interested in chatting to you and more interested in gluing themselves to their phone or computer.

In order to avoid losing touch with your young ones, consider taking an interest in something that young people use on an everyday basis – the Internet. You never know, spending time with them and embracing their hobbies may benefit you too.

Infinite new opportunities await you online. Not to mention, it is a highly useful tool for keeping in contact with family and friends.

Email allows people to quickly and easily let someone know that they are thinking of them when they don’t have time to pick up the phone. It is also useful for swapping photos with your loved ones.

If you are looking to rekindle some old friendships, sites like Facebook are ideal for connecting with old classmates and friends.

Some people may feel as though they are not physically able to use technological devices because of poor eyesight or restricted movement. However, the range of products out there is immense and they are specifically designed to meet the varying needs of users.

If you prefer something simple, tablet PCs are a good place to start. Increasing in popularity in recent years, tablets are space savers with simple features, making them the ideal choice for older people.

Your grandchildren may be happy to share their expertise with you too, so it can be a great bonding exercise.

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Newtown Neighbourhood Centre participates in the Mardi Gras. better support the Newtown LGBTQI family.”

Around 50 participants took part in the parade, as they perfected a ribbon twirling routine to Madonna’s ‘Open your Heart’. Ms Burns said the song was an absolute crowd pleaser during the actual Mardi Gras, and many sang along as they twirled their way along the parade route.

Newtown locals also enjoyed watch-

ing the centre’s performers rehearse on Friday evenings in Newtown Square.

Ms Burns said her organisation was now looking forward to building on the relationship.

“The Centre is now looking forward to building our relationship with our local LGBTQI family, starting with the consultation of those who represented our entry in Mardi Gras 2014.”

Minister for Transport Gladys Berejiklian has announced the NSW Government is investigating the use of new, innovative and high definition CCTV technology to further improve security and prevent crime across public transport.

A new tender to upgrade the Sydney Trains CCTV contract over the next 12-18 months will look to take advantage of advances in technology to expand the reach of cameras, and increase the use of security across all modes of transport including light rail and buses.

“Under the tender we will be looking to upgrade the network to high definition, as well as explore using sensor detection technology to prevent trespassing, graffiti and other crimes, and better utilise existing cameras,” she said.

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pen our Doors, was the catch cry at this year’s Mardi Gras for one of the Inner West’s community support providers – the Newtown Neighbourhood Centre.

The message was for the growing Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer and Intersex (LGBTQI) community.

Mardi Gras workshops were run prior to the event on March 1 and one of those who took part was Newtown resident Chantelle Corbett.

Ms Corbett said she had no idea what the neighbourhood centre was all about, but found they put in a great deal for the community. She was shown around the neighbourhood centre and given access to their workshops.

CEO of the centre Lisa Burns said she wanted to send a message that her organisation would always provide a safe haven for the gay and lesbian community.

“By actively targeting our LGBTQI neighbours to participate in Mardi Gras with us, we hope to ensure that they feel welcomed, supported and safe in our Centre,” she said.

“We also hope to consult them following the parade about how our centre can

NSW’s peak business organisation, the NSW Business Chamber, has slammed a new campaign by the union movement opposing Boxing Day trading.

“With the national unemployment rate climbing to six per cent, and youth unemployment in some parts of NSW now exceeding 20 per cent, it is a disgrace that the union movement is fighting hard to prevent new employment opportunities for the unemployed and underemployed by opposing Boxing Day trading,” said Stephen Cartwright, CEO of the NSW Business Chamber.

“Australians want to be able to get out of the house on Boxing Day and shop, and many people want the choice to be able to work on this important trading day.”

Elderly woman punched An elderly woman has been taken to hospital after being assaulted and robbed at Leichhardt.

Emergency services were called to the car park of a shopping centre on Marion Street just after 1.30pm on Thursday, March 13, where they found a 72-yearold woman injured.

Police from Leichhardt Local Area Command attended and were told the woman was sitting in the passenger seat of a green Holden Commodore when she was punched and robbed.

It is unknown exactly what time the

incident occurred and whether the offender was a man or woman.

The elderly woman has been taken to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital for treatment.

Detectives have commenced inquiries into the incident and are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

In particular, they would like to speak with anyone who was in the shopping centre or car park at that time and witnessed suspicious behaviour.

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lobal WARning is a painting exhibition of new idiosyncratic text-based works by Sydney visual artists Dirk Kruithof and Ganbold Lundaa (a.k.a Gawaa).

Inner West artist Gawaa has returned from Mongolia where he drew inspiration for his paintings that will be displayed.

“I needed to get my head clear, so I decided to go to Mongolia to relax and get inspired to get into some good work – to get some new ideas,” he said.

Gawaa ingeniously mixes his traditional Mongolian heritage and upbringing with western style and attitude to create a colourful cocophany of playful and striking East-meets-West themes and imagery.

Dirk Kruithof has a similar style of painting to Gawaa, and the friends recently agreed to feature their work together. Both have a shared obsession with text, wordplay, recycling, consumerism, urban life, and humour.

Their Global WARning exhibition will be on from March 13 until March 19 at the M2 Gallery in Street Surry Hills.

arrickville junior tennis player Elizabeth Leas is a rising star on the court.

She has qualified to play in an All Schools tennis championship over five days at Newcastle in May. Elizabeth was selected from around 30 students to be part of the Mackillop Catholic schools side, and was selected as the team’s number two seed in a team of five.

The trials were held last Friday in Wollongong, with a number of players from different regions vying for a place.

The Mackillop team consists of the best five players in the region.

Her coach Matt Siely who coaches at Bob’s Tennis Academy at the Marrickville Lawn Tennis Club said the trial competition last week was made up of a number of diocese from across the state, including Sydney, Wollongong, Canberra, Goulburn, Parramatta and Wagga Wagga.

Each diocese selected four boys and four girls to attend the Mackillop Tennis trial.

The competition in Newcastle will not only see Elizabeth play against other catholic students, but other public schools as well.

“The competition in Newcastle is a pretty big one, it is a stepping stone for juniors to rise to the senior ranks,” Mr Siely said.

Elizabeth Leas The Year 6 St Patrick’s Summer Hill student from Lewisham looks to her idols for inspiration to reach the heights of the top of the professional circuit.

Her tennis hero is Martina Navratilova who won 167 singles and 177 doubles titles on the WTA Tour, including 59 Grand Slam titles.

Elizabeth’s plans are to one day win a major open.

“She’s not too fussed on which one, the Australian , French, Wimbledon or the U.S Open, as long as it is one of them,” coach Siely added.

Good luck Elizabeth!

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ne of the world’s most spectacular entertainers is coming to Sydney from March 12 to 23. The Great Moscow Circus will be visiting Carysfield Park, Bankstown.

This is the chance of a lifetime to witness some of the world’s best performers. The Great Moscow Circus tour began all those years ago, and still lives on today, bringing the people of Australia a show of the highest quality at an affordable price.

Gone are the traditional exotic circus animals. There’s now just a posse of very clever miniature horses, presented with a faultless and elegant display of control and cheeky mastery, by our very own up and coming star Dylan, who is just 12 years of age.

Performing runs in the family with his brother, Dalton aged 13, performing in the ‘Globe of Death’ as one of the youngest Dare Devil riders in the world.

For the last three years the Circus has travelled in excess of 65,000km, showing to over 900,000 people and raised nearly $500,000 in support of charities in Australia.

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The show includes a stunningly visual array of high tech lighting and elaborate costumes, the usual funny men and so much more.

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I’m a ‘thirty something’-year-old mum of four. I live a crazy life managing my family, running a business, being a diligent student, everybody’s taxi driver, a tennis mum, a soccer mum, a karate mum but most importantly I’m ‘me’. I’m Ivana. I’m extremely passionate about all things ‘health’ and ensure that I always make time to maintain my own. Without putting valuable time into ‘me’ the rest would simply fall apart. All aspects of health are so important to me, not just to set an example to my children but to ensure I’m here to see them pass it on to their own.

Top three tips for good health Life balance. We all need to stop occasionally and re-think where we are and what we’re doing with our lives. There is always some room for improvement whether that be our sleep, our food, our minds/spirituality or our physical condition. A problem in one area will always roll into the others.

Always know where you can source good food. Feeding a family of six I’m always conscious that it’s my responsibility to fuel my family well, therefore my meats are grass fed and fruit and vegies organic.

Surround yourself with positive people.

Positivity will rub off!

A daily must do Stop. Take some time to switch off the mind. Stop worrying about what’s on

What do you consider the biggest benefit of being fit and healthy?

Many years ago with three small children at home I was not in a good place. I didn’t like where I was in life, how I looked, how I felt, had no desire to socialise and felt alone.

Always being an active person I turned to the gym and I used the gym as a form of escape. An escape from everyday mundane kiddie/housewife stuff. Through these daily escapes I learnt so much. I felt better about myself and therefore was a happier person (easier to live with says my husband!). I slept better, I ate better, I loved the world a whole lot more because my state of mind was in a better place. Not only had I found my ‘mojo’ again but the old ‘me’ had returned! The physical conditioning was an added bonus.

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For these special dozen it will most likely mean doing the crossing in both directions – Southampton to New York and New York back to Southampton – providing a chance to catch up with old mates from crossings past.

And so VIP are they that they’ll have a choice of bed sizes and blankets awaiting them, nightly bed turn-down, gourmet cookies fresh-baked every evening for supper, a personal QM2-logoed warm coat in the event of cool days on deck at sea, and a memento group photo to take home until next they meet.

But sadly they’ll not be able to communicate their appreciation of all this indulgence with you and I. For they’re in fact

the pets of human guests who regularly take their companions along with them on their own annual Queen Mary 2 (QM2) trans-Atlantic holidays.

And there are plenty who do so, year in, year out, and quite often more than once in the season.

QM2’s owners Cunard Line have gone to extraordinary lengths to ensure pets’ comfort and well-being on these sailing trips, including an air-conditioned Pet Centre with a dozen kennels/cages, a full-time “Pet Master”, additional “Pet Walkers”, and even poles and posts for scratching and other matters.

And in the event of an emergency, a one-on-one crew member is nominated to get each pet safely out of the Pet Centre, whether it be day or night.

Food is premium-brand only, of course, and there’s an exclusive section of deck set aside for dogs to meet-up at different times daily with their owners for socialising and walks in the fresh air.

Cunard has strict pet travel conditions, including requiring a vet’s Certificate of Good Health, all manner of vaccinations and a Pets’ Passport.

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LEO JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23

Attached Aquarians – the Full Moon’s in your intimacy zone, so it’s time to pump up the passion with your partner. Singles, look for love with a lusty Leo or a gregarious Gemini. Wednesday’s super Venus/Uranus aspects mean it’s your day to shine and express your quirky individuality. Use your innovative energy to explore new interests.

PISCES FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

Mercury moves into your sign, which favours all types of creative expression; from poetry and painting to craft, cooking and music. You’ve got plenty of Piscean plans that may be thwarted by nagging doubts but don’t let negative self-talk drag you down. There’s a fine line between illusion and delusion.

ARIES MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

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Busy Rams – have you been burning the candle at both ends?

You’ve been running on empty so make sure you eat well and exercise, plus slot some regular relaxation into your daily routine otherwise your health may suffer. Don’t accept things at face value – look a little deeper. If you tune into what people are doing behind the scenes, you’ll uncover some fascinating information.

Have you been responsible with money? The Full Moon fires up your finance zones, and encourages your tendency to be careless with cash. But impulse buys now will lead to trouble later on. If you want your close relationships to improve, then you’re the one who’ll have to hold out the olive branch of peace.

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TAURUS APRIL 21 TO MAY 21

Take a chill pill Virgo! The stars encourage you to prioritise tasks, and then power through urgent projects. The more you multitask and pace yourself, the less stressful the week will be. Loved ones are demanding your attention but the Full Moon urges you to take time out for yourself. Indulge your interests and passions.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

Romance is in the air this week. Attached Librans, dazzle your partner with a super special surprise. Singles, look for love with an amorous Aries or an avant-garde Aquarian. On the weekend, it’s time to explore what’s going on within your local community. So, whether it’s a market, art show, music concert or school fete, make the most of your neighbourhood connections.

SCORPIO OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

Venus/Uranus aspects promise a positive week as you connect with family. Self-discipline is at an all-time low and the need to pursue pleasure at an all-time high. Venus is in Aquarius, which encourages you to be more adventurous. Your motto is from Katharine Hepburn: “If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun.”

All types of social events and group activities are favoured this week as you mix and mingle with an eclectic range of people from outside your usual circle of friends and acquaintances. Discover ways to make your home life happier and more harmonious. This may involve resolving issues with relatives.

GEMINI MAY 22 TO JUNE 21

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

The Full Moon’s in your domestic sector, so get your house in order and tackle Gemini jobs with gusto. But, with Mercury moving into your career zone (where it hooks up with Neptune) work issues look confusing. Creativity and inspiration are high but so is delusion and self-doubt so get a second opinion from someone you trust.

You’re full of ideas and are in the mood for some spontaneous shenanigans but don’t rush in and overlook important details.

Domestic circumstances keep changing so avoid burning bridges with loved ones by being too hasty. The more proactive and positive you are (and the more support you give family and friends) the better.

CANCER JUNE 22 TO JULY 22

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

You may feel pulled in four different directions as personal, professional, domestic and relationship responsibilities pile up.

Pace yourself, and take things one careful step at a time. The more you consult and cooperate with professional colleagues, the more successful you’ll be with your career zone now activated.

Are you feeling restless and ready for adventure? The Full Moon indicates travel or study are coming up over the next nine months. So start planning and researching your options ASAP. When it comes to a work matter, it may seem as if things are going backwards but you just have to be patient.

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When shapewear first came onto the market in its current form (yes, I’m talking about Spanx) it changed the lives and look of women everywhere.

Quit that pilates class, forget the early morning yoga and slip into a tight pencil skirt because your lumps and bumps are virtually a thing of the past. And, without those lumps and bumps, you can also say goodbye to feeling self conscious and embrace a higher self esteem.

These miracle products that make your hips, thighs and tummy look perfectly tight improve the way that women see themselves, which is a wonderful thing, but what if I told you that shapewear may actually have adverse affects on the wearer’s health?

Chiropractors across Australia are actually saying that by wearing shapewear for long periods of time, or on a daily basis, you may end up with some serious health issues.

“Wearing Spanx and other such garments can encourage muscles to stop doing their job. Muscles should be encouraged to work, not remain ‘lazy’,” said Dr Joseph Lerano, who is the president of the Chiropractors’ Association of Australia.

“Muscle should be built up through good habits of mobility and exercise rather than an external item of clothing.”

He went on to explain that shapewear prevents the body from moving normally, creating more problems and masking serious conditions that you may develop.

Luckily, you can avoid serious conditions by reserving shapewear for special occasions only... but it’s a scary thought, isn’t it?

I personally think that artificially enhancing your look with something non-invasive like shapewear, makeup or even a fake tan is an absolutely brilliant concept that I would be lost without but hearing this really made me think.

Are we teaching ourselves to only be happy with the enhanced versions of ourselves, rather than the natural?

I have absolutely no reason to feel negatively about the way I look without makeup, without a fake tan or without shapewear and the same thing applies to you.

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Fussiness: Cats, especially those who have not been fed a varied diet from a young age are predisposed to developing ‘ingestational neo-phobia’ – a behavioural disorder characterised by an irrational fear of trying new foods. To prevent this in your kitten, make sure you feed up until the age of six months a very varied diet of every kind of meat.

It’s all in the tail: With cats, the best way to understand their feelings and state-of-mind is to look at their tail. Cats have complex signals that include swishing, flicking and curling that shout out to other cats what is on their mind so they can avoid or approach them. Note: if your cat’s tail is swishing frantically, avoid picking her up.

All those people telling you to eat low fat may be killing you.

Leading US cardiovascular research scientist Dr James DiNicolantonio said a “compelling argument can be made for the general lack of evidence in support of a low-fat diet”.

Diets low in saturated fat do not prevent heart disease or improve health and instead public health warnings need to be issued over sugar he believes.

“The public fear that saturated fat raises cholesterol is completely unfounded as the low-density lipoprotein particle size distribution is worsened when fat is replaced with carbohydrate,” he said.

Dr DiNicolantonio said the idea that fat causes heart disease was based on a flawed 1950’s study which selectively used data from six countries but excluded data from another 16.

This study led us down the wrong ‘dietary road’ for decades, by introducing mainstream guidelines increasing carbohydrates and decreasing saturated fat and cholesterol in the diet.

Maybe our ancestors who used to eat whatever they caught might have been smarter than us. It’s funny but sometimes the more we know science-wise the further we get from being body-wise. It’s hard to imagine a few cavemen sitting around a recent kill, tearing meat off and gulping it down when a hand slowly raises and a caveman asks in a whiny voice, “have we got anything lower in fat, won’t this raise my cholesterol?”

We really need to reconnect to our own instincts on what we should be eating. If you’re not feeling great or energetic after eating certain foods maybe you shouldn’t be eating them despite whatever you have heard about it. One of the problems is that people often don’t feel great at all any more, so it’s hard to isolate any particular meals.

Try this for one weekend; do your shopping at the produce store. Lots of vegies, fruit, any cuts of meat you like – try to have no packets and definitely no processed food. Forget about limiting calories or fat. I think the instincts that have worked to keep us alive for a couple million years might be able to get you through a weekend just fine.

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Daughter of the King makes a musical mark of her own amous from the second she was born, Lisa Marie Presley has lived life in the public eye. But while she may have been tabloid fodder in her early years, it’s her music that’s earning recognition now.

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As the daughter of the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley, Lisa Marie learned to handle the spotlight when she was young – her family name and a string of high profile marriages has fuelled insatiable public interest in her life.

Her childhood home, Graceland, was opened to the public after her father passed away and has become one of America’s most popular tourist attractions.

While having personal memorabilia on public display might seem surreal to most people, Presley said she doesn’t mind sharing memories of life with her father with Elvis fans.

“It doesn’t bother me at all, I would have only objected to upstairs being opened up, to his bedroom and my bedroom, but I have been used to that, it started early in my life,” she said.

“It was a little tough to get used to in the beginning because I was still living there, I used to stay there. They opened the gravesite first then eventually the house.

“I’ve been used to it for so long, I don’t mind... I see how much pleasure it brings people, and that’s it, and I’m sure he’d [Elvis] be happy about that.”

The 46-year-old singer will be returning to Australia for the first time in eight years, touring across the country with a performance at Hurtstville Entertainment Centre on April 3.

Her show will mostly focus on songs from her most recent album, ‘Storm and Grace’, although tracks from her first two albums will also be performed during the stripped back, intimate concert.

“I won’t be flying around having a trapeze artist or anything behind me or strippers,” Presley joked.

“It’s a very intimate record, very organic record and the show is also the same. It’s very raw, organic, very much just me and the band, doing what we do... it’s just straight up, if you like the record, you’ll be hearing the songs live.”

While Presley’s early releases were edgy pop rock, ‘Storm and Grace’ has a strong Americana, folk sound with some reviewers suggesting that the Memphis-born singer has embraced the Southern heritage of her father.

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own musical tastes and direction, giving her plenty of flexibility.

“I had the freedom to do whatever I wanted, I didn’t have a record company breathing down my neck saying ‘write a hit, write a rock song, write a pop song, write a this song or whatever song’,” Presley said.

“I just wrote whatever I wanted to write and what came out of my heart and then T Bone, thank God, fell in love with it and really mentored me to do it.”

Being the only child of an era-defining musician meant that there was plenty of speculation over whether Presley had her father’s talent running through her veins.

Despite the heavy expectation weighing over her, Presley prioritised family over a career and waited until she reached her mid-30’s to debut her music to the public.

“I was busy being a mum and having children, I really was happy and satisfied with doing that, being a wife. I really wasn’t in a hurry, I took my time, I did it when I was ready... it wasn’t any mystery, I loved being a mother, I’m a caretaker and I was busy doing that,” she said.

She still remains devoted to her children and will be bringing her five-year-old twin girls, Harper and Finley, on tour down under as well as her eldest daughter Riley.

“The cubs are never far from the lioness, they’re always with us,” she said.

“My older children as well – I have to tell you, it does not end at 18. The problems just get bigger... they get themselves in situations and I’m still going ‘oh my god’ all the time, and watching them knowing the outcome of what they’re doing, it’s horrifying sometimes,” she said.

Although the star sometimes worries about the effects of touring on her young twins, she said that her daughters have become accustomed to travelling the world with her and her husband, Michael Lockwood.

“The twins are always with me, it’s a little tough sometimes because they get cooped up in hotels or something while we do the shows but they’re kind of little road dogs now, they toured for three months last year with us and they kind of enjoyed waking up every day and looking out the window and wondering which state or city we’re in,” she said.

Lisa Marie Presley will perform at Hurstville Entertainment Centre on Thursday, April 3 at 8pm.

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songs are personal and mean a lot to me, but without being strictly autobiographical – people will definitely be able to read their own stories and lives from what I’m singing about,” he said.

Caulfield wrote and recorded 52 songs of spellbinding music, spanning acoustic and folk, indie rock, electro, pop, blues, and even orchestral songs just for good measure.

He also sent them off to friends living in Australia and around the world to gauge their quality.

The culmination of those experiences sees Lliam perform live to deliver two sets of raw, unaccompanied versions of “a few of the gems” from the ‘52 Songs’ collection at The Newsagency in Enmore.

“It promises to be powerful, kooky, wild, messy, fun, moving, and probably something special. Not necessarily in that order,” he said.

The unsigned artist is hoping a record company executive will notice him.

“This showcase gig will be my first step as a solo artist, and to get in touch with people in the music industry and see what they think.”

The Newsagency is a space dedicated to showcasing local Sydney acts as well as touring bands and occasionally international artists.

They provide a comfortable, listening environment for any performer at any level of their career to present their original material.

So come along and support Lliam Caulfield who will be playing his first gig at The Newsagency at 375 Enmore Road, Enmore. Doors open at 8pm and the show starts at 8.30pm. Entry is $15.

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rmed only with a guitar, microphone, keyboard and a laptop, Stanmore musician Lliam Caulfield decided to go on a musical sabbatical for a year.

It was in his own bedroom.

Frustrated that nothing was working for the 31-year-old, it was Christmas 2012 when he made the decision to get cracking and pursue his musical interests.

“The music was in my head, it swirled around and I felt that so much I had to offer wasn’t being utilised,” he said.

“I drew inspiration from daily life and everyday relationships for most of the songs – some of them were older songs that had never seen the light of day because they didn’t fit the style of my band.

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MONSIEUR CAMEMBERT Saturday, March 22 The Camelot Lounge The energy that this Aria Award winning band bring to the stage is a must see. World music is mixed fantastically with Gypsy music that creates an inquisitive display of sensitivity and excitement. Formed in Sydney in 1999, the linguistic repertoire of Monsieur Camembert includes English, Russian, Hebrew and Yiddish. Monsieur Camembert’s show is the best night for you to have some fun with friends, so get your tickets now at www.stickytickets.com.au.

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CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL: LIVING IN HARMONY Sunday, March 30 Belmore Park, Haymarket Children of all ethnicities are invited to unite as one for a day of singing and dancing in Belmore Park. There will be clowns, face painting and food at this family fun day. As a part of the Living in Harmony Festival initiative there will be poster competitions that children can enter as well as a costume display and a children’s parade. Bring the entire family down for a day full of free fun!

EL’ CIRCO Friday, March 7 (running through to December) Slide, Oxford Street A fabulous combination of circus, cabaret and burlesque in an intriguing and captivating show that will make sure you don’t want to leave. Your host will be from another part of the world, which creates a total experience for you. From aerial performers, to amazing vocalists and pole performers you will be entertained all night long.

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THE FIRST LADIES OF SOUL Friday, March 21 Camelot lounge Think Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, Randy Crawford and the likes. That’s what you’re in for if you head down to the Camelot Lounge to experience these sassy ladies. Incredible voices and fine musicians will accompany you as you sing along to classics. Tickets are $25 and doors open at 7.30pm, head to www.stickytickets.com.au for all the details!

FALSETTOS March 7 – March 16 Darlinghurst Theatre Company A musical about the modern family!

Stephen Colyer directs this wickedly funny, Tony Award winning musical.

It’s a unique tale about being a man, growing up in this world and having a family. Tickets range from $30-$40.

See www.darlinghursttheatre.com.

COURTYARD SESSIONS Every Friday night until March 28 Seymour Centre Head down from 6pm until 9pm for a free night of awesome fun, with a showcase of emerging artists. These outdoor gigs are unique and exciting and will present pure and real talent every night throughout the summer. So head down to the Seymour Centre to try and spot the next big thing!

SHORT AND SWEET THEATRE FESTIVAL On until Tuesday, April 22 King Street Theatre

KINGS CROSS ORGANIC FOOD MARKET Every Saturday, 9am – 2pm Fitzroy Gardens, Kings Cross

This is a festival of short, 10 minute plays that display over 400 works of young and upcoming actors, directors, technical crew and writers. This is the biggest festival of micro-theatre in the world. Tickets will cost you $33 each so head down to King Street Theatre for some “bite sized dramatic treats.” Visit thewebsite www.shortandsweet.org for more information on this event. You will find a timetable of all the different performances on in the local area as well as information about the performers themselves!

With the social setting of Fitzroy Gardens, these organic markets are a great way to kick start your Saturday morning. Enjoyable for everyone there is a selection of certified and conventional fruit and veg, bread, juices, cheese, cakes, coffee and of course bacon and eggs rolls that cannot be missed. Best of all entry is free!

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Cary Lee’s exhibition ‘Loved Ones’ reflects the pleasure of reunion; a celebration of those meaningful things which have pulled a person back together again, after a period of fragmentation. ‘Loved Ones’ presents a transition from the blisteringly dry and desolate heart of a great desert, to the borderline between sand and fertile flora. It is a beautiful and moving exhibition and best of all is free.

The Sydney Comedy Festival Preview Night is a sneak peek into the Comedy Festival’s funniest and finest. You will get to see the most hilarious people in the business.

This night is a mix of comedians performing their all new works in a night that is guaranteed to have you laughing all the way home. Preview night displays are a handpicked cast that you can see for the price of just $29.90. Head over to www.premier.ticketek.com.au and be quick as tickets are selling fast! There are also great events on throughout the festival so check out www.sydneycomedyfest.com.au to see what might tickle your fancy.

RUMOURS: FLEETWOOD MAC SHOW Friday, March 14 The Camelot Lounge The band’s sounds from the ‘Rumours’ album and hits from the early blues era will be interpreted on the night. Hand picked singers will deliver exquisite and eclectic performances of your favourite songs. Tickets are $25 and doors open at 7pm. See www.stickytickets.com.au.

JURASSIC 5 Tuesday, March 18 and Wednesday, March 19 The Enmore Theatre CHANCE Running until March 23 Carriageworks, Eveleigh

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SYDNEY COMEDY FESTIVAL PREVIEW NIGHT Friday, March 14 The Factory Theatre

Chance is an installation by Christian Boltanski. This interactive monument explores the concept that human life is the result of chance. At 50 metres long, eight metres tall and 16 tonnes of scaffolding this truly is a sight to see and well worth a visit. Christian Boltanski is acknowledged worldwide as one of the most influential artists of his generation. Check out www.carriageworks. com.au for all the details!

MIKE TRAMP Friday, March 14 The Vanguard, Newtown Mike Tramp (Trempenau) is a Danish signer and songwriter best known for his work with the hard rock bands White Lion and Freak of Nature. A performance by Mike is guaranteed to be personal. Accompany Mike Tramp as he takes you on a journey to explore the last 30 years of his life, from being the lead singer of White Lion to his now solo career. Join Mike on his endless highway tour for a musical journey. Go to www. thevanguard.com.au for more information.

One of the most loved hip-hop groups, Jurassic 5, are back in action and will be performing at the Enmore Theatre this March. This high-energy, electrifying show will present some of their biggest hits from 1993 until 2007 when the band split. Having re-united the band is fresh and dynamic and ready to keep you entertained! Tickets cost $89.60 and can be purchased from premier.ticketek.com.au.

PETE MURRAY Friday, March 28 Enmore Theatre As a 10 year anniversary edition Pete Murray is re-releasing his album ‘Feeler’. Pete will be performing the entire album on this special night. Come and join Pete at the Enmore Theatre to re-live a definitive time in his life on this very special night. Doors will open at 8pm with tickets costing $56.60. Call 02 9550 3666 for more information.

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he Adelaide Hills region has an enviable reputation for producing many of Australia’s finest Sauvignon Blancs, and local maker Chain of Ponds has released a 2012 under their First Lady label that proved an absolute winner when matched at a mate’s birthday bash with simply-done barbecued Tasmanian salmon.

With loads of varietal tropical fruit, citrus zest and green apple flavours, plus savoury French oak from fermentation in new and one-year-old wood, this Sauvignon Blanc also has a nice, lively acidity to enjoy now or after a couple more years in the cellar.

The Chain of Ponds name, by the way, has an interesting talking-point history to it: originally named Philptown in 1850 after the founding publican, Oliver Philp of the Morning Star Hotel, it was later changed to Chain of Ponds in 1864 in recognition of a nearby string of ponds that never dried up, even in the driest and hottest of summers.

In 1918 the Milbrook Reservoir was built next to the village to supply Adelaide, and people in that city expressed such grave concerns their water supply would be polluted by the village being on the edge of their reservoir, that in 1970 the State Government decided to buy and demolish every building in Chain of Ponds, doing so by 1981.

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Big Brother back for another year One of my favourite shows over the past few years is Matt LeBlanc’s British comedy ‘Episodes’. Good news for fans of the show is that it’s returning soon, however not on Channel Nine where the previous two seasons aired.

Instead Foxtel’s UKTV have picked up season three of the former ‘Friends’ star’s Golden Globe-winning hit, which is soon to premiere.

Everyone’s favourite music quiz show ‘RocKwiz’ is returning to SBS for its 12th season on Monday, March 24 at 9.30pm. The first episode begins with a special episode saluting Australian songwriters Harry Vanda and George Young who were responsible for working with some of Australia’s biggest bands in The Angels, AC/DC and The Easybeats.

Auditions for the 2014 season of ‘Big Brother’ are currently underway. Along with the usual auditioning process, producers have added a cool twist where people can nominate someone else.

Auditions are on April 12 and 13. See the Big Brother website for details.

After struggling on free to air television, ‘Hannibal’ is set to make its debut on FOX8 from March 27.

Before ‘Silence of the Lambs’ and before ‘Red Dragon’, Hannibal Lecter was a brilliant psychiatrist employed by the FBI. This is a really chilling show.

A few Fox shows have been given the go-ahead for new seasons. ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ which is yet to air in Australia has been awarded a second season; comedy ‘New Girl’ which airs on ELEVEN wins a fourth season; and ‘The Following’ (Nine) gets a third season.

‘Greys Anatomy’ fans listen up, a familiar face is due to rejoin the cast after seven years away. Isaiah Washington, who played Dr Preston Burke, is being brought back as part of the farewell storyline for Cristina Yang, played by Sandra Oh. Washington was spectacularly fired in 2007.

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The third-generation Kluger is designed to meet the needs of families and businesses with an expanded array of standard features, a host of in-cabin technologies and increased cargo capacity.

Engineers have liberated more interior space by developing a slightly longer and wider body, adopting a new space-efficient double-wishbone rear suspension, and moving all three rows of seats forward.

As a result, the third row is easier to access, the two-seat bench is wider and offers more comfort, while the luggage area behind is longer, deeper and wider, expanding capacity by one-third.

Kluger’s driving experience is more dynamic with new technologies and optimised steering and suspension that have undergone significant local development to suit the demands of Australian drivers and local conditions.

Toyota Australia’s executive director sales and marketing, Tony Cramb, said development of the new Kluger had focused on providing an even better package for families.

“With standard features including a reversing camera, rear parking sensors, touch-screen display audio systems and Toyota Link multimedia, the new Kluger offers remarkable value,” he said.

The Kluger is available in three wellequipped grades – GX, GXL and Grande with prices starting at $40,990.

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he Newtown Jets completed their 2014 trials program with a 56-20 win against the Illawarra club Dapto last Saturday at the Dapto Showground.

The Jets had a bye in Round one of the NSW Cup and so team management opted for one more trial match to avoid the squad being underprepared for their first competition match this weekend.

The Jets led Dapto 30-4 at half-time but had to contend with a spirited fight-back by the Canaries in the second half, who laid on three tries in seven minutes early in the game’s fourth quarter.

Coach Greg Matterson regarded the match as a good hit-out and a useful way to round off the trials program.

Everyone in the Jets squad had plenty of game time and had the opportunity to stake their claim to a place in the club’s starting line-up for the first competition match.

Matterson noted that the Sydney Roosters have a number of players injured and/or unavailable from their NRL squad, which means the Jets will have several youngsters in with a chance to play for Newtown in the opening rounds of the Cup.

The Jets had a convincing win over Dapto last weekend Newtown meets the in-form Wentworthville club this Sunday, March 16, at Ringrose Park, with the Round Two NSW Cup fixture getting underway at 3pm.

Wentworthville will be going into this match full of confidence after coming off a solid firstup victory against the New Zealand Warriors at Belmore Oval last Saturday.

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