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Don’t increase rates Veteran councillors say 5.4 per cent increase isn’t needed

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arrickville Council is encouraging residents to comment on a proposal to increase rates by 5.4 per cent but two independent councillors, Victor Macri and Morris Hanna, have launched a petition against the proposed increase.

The NSW Government is allowing all councils to increase their rates by 2.4 per cent to cover

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inflation and wage increases but Marrickville has applied for an additional three per cent increase to help renew essential community infrastructure.

Marrickville Mayor Mark Gardiner said funding infrastructure like storm water drainage, roads and footpaths was a constant balancing act for many reasons.

“Firstly we’ve had many, many years of rate pegging. As well, we have continuous costshifting by state and federal governments. What that means is the other tiers of government are

constantly transferring responsibilities – and the associated costs – onto local government,” he said.

However, Cr Macri and Cr Hanna feel Council should be able to make do with the standard 2.4 per cent increase and use developer contributions to fund local infrastructure upgrades.

“What they’ll tell you is we can’t use section 94 contributions for maintenance but it’s not maintenance if you’ve increased the density of population,” Cr Macri said.

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The best sport is always played at this time of year

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I love January. It’s summer at its best. The weather draws you outside. Sitting in the backyard or on a balcony reading a book suddenly seems like a good idea. Even when it’s sweltering, there’s the lure of going swimming somewhere. And there are events like the Festival of Sydney that get you away from the television and wondering why you don’t do that sort of thing more often.

But my favourite thing about summer is the sport, particularly the cricket and tennis.

In winter, you can’t tune in and tune out of a football match because they’re mini-dramas, always in a state of tension with the balance of power able to change at any moment.

Cricket and tennis are different. While there are also dramatic tensions within games and tournaments and substantial effort is expended by the players, the effect created is more languid and timeless like lying on the grass watching the clouds move and change shape. You can walk away, do something else, come back and things have changed but it’s easy to slip back into the groove. It’s summer incarnate.

Having said all that, I’m enjoying the Asian Cup soccer tournament.

When I looked at the schedule before the tournament began, the prospect of seeing Uzbekistan play North Korea or Qatar play Bahrain didn’t have a great deal of appeal. But I’ve suddenly found myself hooked and looking for an opportunity to get to one of those games.

It probably has something to do with the Socceroos’ early success which has seen them already qualified for the next round even before their final group game against South Korea.

Early last year, the naysayers were laying into the Socceroos. Late in 2013, they suffered consecutive 6-0 losses to Brazil and France prompting the sacking of coach Holger Osieck and the appointment of Ange Postecoglou.

Their record for 2014 was one win, two draws and eight losses, including losing all three group games at the World Cup in Brazil.

Late last year, Australia had fallen out of the top 100 in the world rankings for the first time. Just over five years ago they were ranked as high as 14th.

Based on rankings alone, they wouldn’t make it past the group stage of this tournament.

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The next generation might be under our noses

However, after two strong games in the Asian Cup, there is hope that the next generation might be under our noses.

In the opening game, a header from Kuwait’s Hussain Fadel in the 8th minute saw them take an early lead until former Marrickville Red Devil Tim Cahill levelled the scores in the 33rd minute.

Three further goals to midfielder Massimo Luongo, captain Mile Jedinak, and James Troisi saw a comfortable 4-1 win to Australia in the only game the rankings suggested Australia should win.

The second game against the 93rd ranked Oman team was expected to be closer. The Socceroos began more confidently than they had in the first game and midway through the first half were 2-0 up thanks to goals from Matt McKay and Robbie Kruse. Two further goals to Mark Milligan and Tomi Juric wrapped up an emphatic victory.

While they don’t need to beat South Korea in the final group game, it will give them an easier opponent in the quarter finals so there is plenty of incentive for Australia to approach that game positively.

However, it’s not just about Australia. Palestine is making its first appearance in a tournament of this calibre.

Palestine was first recognised as a national team by FIFA in 1998 and has played in smaller tournaments in the Middle East and last year won the AFC Challenge Cup for emerging nations in the region thus securing a place in this tournament.

Unfortunately, their first game was against reigning Asian Cup champions Japan who defeated them 4-0.

Their next game against Jordan will probably be their best chance to snatch a win. If they do, they’ll go on to play Iraq for a spot in the quarter finals.

Elsewhere in the tournament, we’ve seen China also win its two opening games. The world’s largest nation hasn’t made it past the group stage at this tournament since 2004 when it went on to finish runner up to Japan. It currently sits just above Australia in the world rankings but it too might be about to deliver on some of its potential.

There seems to be lots to look forward to in the next couple of weeks of this competition.

And the fun won’t end there.

Next month, the ICC Cricket World Cup will come to town.

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olice Minister Stuart Ayres and Assistant Commissioner Max Mitchell have announced that after two and a half years in operation, the Police Transport Command has reached its full operating capacity of 610 with the recent addition of 80 new officers.

Since its establishment in May 2012, the Police Transport Command has made more than 6700 arrests, resulting in more than 12,500 charges and issued more than 120,000 infringements.

Assistant Commissioner Mitchell said the officers are investigating matters of assault, antisocial behaviour, revenue protection and graffiti. He said there are no particular hotspots causing concern at this point in time.

“Certainly areas will flare up from time to time but I’m very pleased to say that the way we use our intelligence gives us the ability to put officers at the right locations to target the right people at the right times,” Assistant Commissioner Mitchell said.

“We strongly support other commands at major events. We had over 200 police out on the network on New Years Eve.” Such high presence at major events will continue in the near future, too, according to Assistant Commissioner Mitchell.

“We’ll have similar numbers for Australia Day, Mardi Gras and the Vivid Festival. It’s

important we also have staff out there during our sporting events. Right now we have large number of police patrolling during the Asian Cup soccer,” he said.

Minister Ayres said there was no doubt the Police Transport Command was making our transport networks safer.

“One of the reasons why we’ve been able to see such a strong number of arrests, infringement notices and charges laid is because this command deploys its resources from an intelligence base,” Minister Ayres said.

“That means we need to hear from patrons right across the transport network.

If you do see something on a train, if you see something in a train station you feel uncomfortable about, report it. Every set of eyeballs that the public has on transport and roads lead us to better intelligence which means we can put police where they have the biggest impact.”

The Minister rejected criticism that it had taken too long for the Police Transport Command to reach its capacity and it was an unpopular area to work in for officers.

“We said we would have it done by December 14 and we’ve done that,” he said.

“Some of the anecdotal feedback we’re getting out of customer surveys from right across the transport network tells us that our travellers are liking seeing police on the transport network as well.”

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COMMUNITY

Iconic Australian radio station Triple J is celebrating its 40th anniversary CHRIS CONNOLLY

network became a reality when Triple J expanded into the eight state and territory capitals as well as Newcastle, the original source of the expansion motion.

It has since expanded into more than 40 regional centres across the country.

Mr Albanese wished the station a happy 40th but couldn’t resist getting political to attack Queensland Liberal Senator James McGrath, who had called on the Abbott Government to immediately sell off the station.

“This simply goes to show how out of touch the Coalition is with ordinary Australians,” he said.

“Triple J is one of Australia’s finest and most beloved cultural institutions.”

Mr Albanese confesses to being a music fan and shared some of his favourite songs as guest programmer of Rage in 2013 including ‘Here Comes our Man’ by the Pixies, ‘The Ship Song’ by Nick Cave and ‘Good Fortune’ by PJ Harvey.

He said Triple J’s Hottest 100 countdown had become an annual Australia Day tradition for tens of thousands of people who gather in backyards and on beaches across the nation to listen to the countdown of the songs.

Voting in this year’s Hottest 100 closes this Sunday, with the results airing on Triple J on Monday, January 26.

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ext Monday marks the 40th anniversary of the first broadcast of radio station 2JJ on January 19, 1975 and local MP Anthony Albanese is claiming to have played a part in the station evolving into the national youth network Triple J. “As the Australian Young Labor Delegate to ALP National Conference in 1986, I was proud to move a motion to expand the by-then 2JJJ (later Triple J) into a national radio station,” Mr Albanese said.

“This motion came from Newcastle Young Labor to Australian Young Labor and then to the ALP National Conference as one of the key Young Labor initiatives in the National ALP.” In 1980, the ABC-run 2JJ had moved to the FM dial and became 2JJJ but it was still only a Sydney-based station and there had been a considerable campaign from young people around the country to expand it.

Mr Albanese said Labor recognised Triple J as a service that should be shared with the entire nation and its support for the station was consistent with its support for Australian culture including Australian-based musicians.

In 1989, the dream of a national youth

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Police snapshot A 43-year-old man has been charged with common assault after an incident at a convenience store in Stanmore last weekend.

It is alleged that around 9.30pm on Sunday, January 11, the man entered the store and purchased several items before returning for a receipt. The man and the store attendant behind the counter began arguing over the receipt.

The accused climbed over the counter attempting to climb through the security wires to reach the attendant. The attendant activated the alarm and locked himself inside an office waiting for police.

Police arrived shortly after and arrested the man. He was charged and granted bail.

The man will appear in Newtown Local Court on Tuesday, February 3.

About 12.20pm on Monday, January 12, police were patrolling the Marrickville area when they noticed smoke coming from the window of a unit on Illawarra Road.

Police attended the unit and saw flames coming out of one of the windows.

Neighbours ensured all residents were evacuated, while police used a nearby fire extinguisher to put out the fire.

Marrickville Fire Brigade arrived shortly after and completely extinguished the fire.

Police also noticed that all four windows around the unit had been blown out by a butane gas cylinder exploding.

As a result of the explosion, several vehicles on the street were also damaged.

Fortunately no one was injured. Police and firies deemed the blaze not suspicious.

Waterloo: Out of control ute causes havoc around town

Pyrmont: Thief caught after holding up pharmacy

A man has been charged after allegedly leaving the scene of a collision with a motorcyclist in Waterloo. Crash investigators were told that just after 5pm on Monday, January 12, the driver of a white Holden utility was involved in an altercation with another motorist near the intersection of Bourke and Phillip Streets. The utility drove off before being involved in a collision with a 45-yearold male motorcyclist on Crown Street. The utility drove off again. The motorcyclist was taken to hospital for a suspected broken leg.

It was alleged the utility also hit a parked car on Steel Street. Police found and stopped the utility on Phillip Street. The 33-year-old man was charged with multiple offences.

A man has been arrested after he allegedly robbed a pharmacy at Pyrmont last week.

About 8.50am on Thursday, January 8, a 30-year-old man entered a pharmacy on Union Street and allegedly demanded money from a staff member who handed over cash.

The man left the pharmacy and police were told the man was last seen entering a nearby building.

A short time later, the man was arrested by police after he was found inside an alcove.

The man was found with an injury to his ankle. He was taken to St Vincent’s Hospital with a non-life threatening injury and remained under police guard.

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The road will be temporarily closed to all vehicular traffic, except emergency vehicles, from 6.00am to 6.00pm on this date.

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Rate rise proposed Story continued from » p. 1 “So when you’re doing your stormwater you’re not putting in the same two inch pipe you’re upgrading. It’s no different from when we used section 94 money to upgrade Arlington Oval. How did we do that? Because increased need was there for the increased use. Stormwater system is exactly the same thing. Roads are the same thing.”

Cr Hanna is also upset about the consultation process and brochure that was sent to residents.

“It’s the worst time to do any consultation in the Christmas period. People are away,” Cr Hanna said.

“I’m also not happy where it says on the front of the brochure in big writing no change for pensioners but underneath in small writing and inside they’re asking the residents if they support it or not.

That means it can be changed but any pensioner who reads it will think that means no change.”

The petition is available from a number of businesses in Marrickville including Banana Joe’s supermarket and Fernando’s Hair Design.

People can comment on the proposed rate rise at www.yoursaymarrickville. com.au. Comments close on Friday, February 6.

Council will be hosting information sessions on Australia Day at Enmore Park and at Council’s Administration Centre in Petersham on Wednesday, January 28 from 4pm-8pm.

What's your view? Send your thoughts on this story to christopher.connolly@ innercityweekender.com.au.

COUNCIL

Snap some history Marrickville Council's popular architecture competitions open

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ntries are now open for Marrickville Council’s architecture awards – the Marrickville Medal, and its Urban Photography

Award.

The Marrickville Medal celebrates local developments that contribute to the area’s cultural and architectural heritage.

Marrickville Mayor, Mark Gardiner, said the Medal rewards the conservation, preservation and restoration of local buildings that help tell the story of Marrickville.

“From wide tree lined streets, to pokey back lanes and everything in between, the history of Marrickville is so entwined with its built environment," Mayor Gardiner said.

"Commitment to preserving and celebrating that history is worth rewarding."

Last year the restoration of the heritage listed ‘Gantry’ at 139-143 Parramatta Road, Camperdown took out the Marrickville Medal.

Its gabled parapets and semi-circular timber louvered vents on its Australia Street façade were deemed a positive contribution to the local suburb.

For more information and to enter visit www.marrickville.nsw.gov.au/marrickvillemedal. Entries close on Sunday, March 8.

Winners will be announced at an

award ceremony at Marrickville Town Hall on Wednesday, May 6 along with the winners of the Marrickville Urban Photography Competition.

The latter competition recognises creative perspectives on Marrickville’s built environment from before the 1960s.

Photographers of all ages and abilities are encouraged to enter.

The main prize is worth $1000 while the first placed high school student will win $150 and the first placed primary student $50.

Last year’s winner was ‘Journey Through Time’ by Jo Wallace depicting a woman cleaning the front window of a former shop in Camperdown.

“This image says so much about journeys of the woman who migrated here decades ago; the changing nature of the building itself, which was probably a shop at some point, and of the changing modes of transport in the Inner West,” Ms Wallace said.

The theme for this year’s competition is ‘Conflict and Compassion’.

To enter, visit www.marrickville.nsw. gov.au/urbanphotocomp. Entries also close on March 8.

Mayor Gardiner said the Marrickville area itself will be an inspiration for a lot of the work.

“The Marrickville area can be grungy, it

Last year’s Urban Photography Award winner ‘Journey Through Time’ by Jo Wallace. can be dated, some streets and buildings even take you back in time, and there’s a lot of beauty in that,” he said.

He added that the competition was unique in that it captured moments we may otherwise ignore.

“Finding something inspiring or moving in the ordinary, capturing something special in a scene that we might otherwise walk past without noticing – that’s what I love about this competition.”

Will you be entering the competition this year? Share your story with us by emailing christopher.connolly@innercityweekender.com.au.

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HISTORY

Turning back Time

Rugby league’s history runs deep Newtown may no longer play in the top grade rugby league competition, but they were a huge part of the sport’s formation and emergence in Australia

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he Newtown Jets rugby league club celebrated its 107th birthday recently although there is contention about the exact date of the anniversary.

Various newspapers of the day reported the meeting which founded the club as taking place on the evening of January 14, 1908 which would make it the second rugby league club formed after Glebe on January 9.

However, the club says they have the original minutes of the meeting which state it took place on January 8, thus making it the oldest club.

The genesis of rugby league dates back to 1895 in England when a group of rugby clubs in the north of England started their own competition after being frustrated in efforts to organise compensation for players who were injured in the game and therefore unable to work.

The administration of the time viewed compensation as a form of professionalism and argued that the amateur nature of the game should remain pure.

The Newtown rugby league club in 1913 at the SCG prior to the opening match of the season. Photo: Terry Williams, NRL historian A class divide opened between players who were lawyers or bankers and whose professional lives were largely unaffected by a broken leg or arm, and miners and labourers for whom not being able to perform physical work for weeks had a devastating effect on their financial situation. This led to the split between the working class north and more affluent south.

Initially the northern game was played under the same rules as the southern but before long the northerners started tinkering with the rules, reducing the number of players on each team, replacing rucks and mauls with play the balls, and abolishing line-outs.

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New Zealand continued to play traditional rugby rules although discussion of the compensation issue raised its head regularly particularly among the more working class players.

In mid 1907, a New Zealand rugby league team was formed by disaffected players and suggested games against like-minded Australians. On August 8, 1907, the NSW Football League was founded at a meeting in Bateman’s Crystal Hotel with the initial goal of finding a team to take on the New Zealanders in three games beginning on August 17 (all of which were won by New Zealand) but ultimately to start a competition to be played under the northern rules.

In January and early February, seven clubs (Glebe, Newtown, Souths, Balmain,

Easts, Wests and Norths) were formed, based on existing rugby union clubs. They were joined later by teams from Newcastle and Cumberland for the inaugural season.

Both the newspaper and club minutes agree that the meeting to found the Newtown club was held at the Newtown Town Hall, attended by Henry Hoyle and James Giltinan, president and secretary respectively of the NSW Rugby League, and Newtown Mayor Harold Morgan.

Newtown’s first game was at Wentworth Park on April 20 where they lost 32-16 against Easts. The Bluebags struggled in that first season finishing eighth but just two years later in 1910, they recorded the first of their three premierships, the others being in 1933 and 1943.

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chool shoes are likely to be worn seven hours a day, five days a week, for 40 weeks. They will trudge as many as 2000km. Little wonder, then that the January trip to buy New Year school shoes is an important annual family ritual.

Proprietor of Marrickville shoe business Shoes2u, Shona Fisher, says many families show up at her business every year. She says there are a few things parents need to be aware of when choosing school shoes.

Fisher, who has done a fitting course run by the National Footwear Retailers’ Association, says school-aged children will usually go up about a size a year. Girls’ feet stop growing in their mid-teens, boys a few years later.

Parents should always get children to try their shoes on both feet – their feet are never exactly the same size. Sizes vary between brands, so just because a child is a certain size in one pair of shoes, there is no guarantee the same will apply with their new school shoes.

Not all schools in the Inner West require children to wear leather shoes.

“Good trainers are often sufficient for some schools,” says Fisher, whose shop sells sports shoes from brands such as Diadora, Dunlop and Slazenger.

Other factors to take into account include your child’s proficiency with laces. “Teachers often recommend you use Velcro on kids yet to master their knots.” Many leather shoes come with Velcro.

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Cats are known for being fastidious eaters, meaning they are very fussy

Years ago, the family cat had her bowl of kibble and milk in the corner of the kitchen, to be topped up as it was emptied.

Nowadays, with our feline friends becoming a greater part of the family, we commit more time to thinking about the best way to give nutrition to our cats.

We should carefully consider the type of food, frequency of feeding and some of us cat owners even think about the texture of the kibble!

Dry vs wet Dry food is almost always superior to wet food for dental health as well as nutrition – one can pack a lot more nourishment in a product with little moisture.

Wet food tends to be beneficial for cats with kidney disease as it helps to hydrate the body.

Meat composition Cats, unlike dogs, are ‘obligate carnivores’ meaning that they can only get nutrition from animal meat products.

Plant protein is almost completely useless in providing nourishment for cats, so avoid giving vegetables to your cats for purposes other than satisfying their taste.

Grazing Cats are grazers – their digestive systems are designed to handle a steady flow of food throughout the day, so it is best to leave food out all day.

Fussiness Cats are known for being fastidious eaters. The best way to avoid this in adulthood is to feed your kitten a variety of meats.

Try more unusual sources of protein such as turkey, white fish and lamb to get them used to eating different flavours.

Surprisingly, many cats are fussy based on the texture of the food they eat rather than the flavour, so offering a choice of shapes of kibble in the food bowl is also a good idea.

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Popular Short+Sweet theatre festival back in town he annual Short+Sweet theatre festival, which each week serves up around 10 short theatre pieces (each around ten minutes long), has returned with performances at the New Theatre in Newtown and the Fusebox in Marrickville.

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Next week marks the third week of the festival which will run until March. One of the highlights of next week’s lineup is ‘Evelyn’, written, directed and performed

by Dulwich Hill’s Brett Heath. It tells the story of a victim of domestic violence left alone with the body of her abusive husband after he dies of a heart attack.

She decides to give him a proper send-off.

‘Going Viral’ by US writer Brandon Close features Tom Rose and Katharine Babatzanis as two parents trying to explain Facebook to their 10-year-old young son Max Mulvenney.

‘Spidey Glass’ by Alex Langenfeld (also from the US) presents the mortal struggle of the everyday superhero: the common man. Starring Christian Heath and Kate Williams and directed by Daniel Cohn, it is a tale of riches, success and booze.

Western Sydney writer Allan West presents ‘God: The Performance Review’ in which the Creator faces his own judgement day. It stars Benjamin Bonar, Leyla Hart-Svensson, Edith Hueck and Nick

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Wright, and is directed by Simon Doctor.

Phillip Gallop directs and stars in his own play ‘Dancing on a Blue Comet’, with Ros Hicks co-starring. An aspiring comic book writer and his editor meet and bond with just the chance of a happy ever after together.

‘Regret’ by Joy Roberts is directed by Glen Pead and tells a tale of mail-order brides, domestic violence and control starring James Belfrage, Katharine Richardson and Joanna Kedziora.

Also on the program is ‘Transactions’, ‘The Loot’, ‘Roughing It’, ‘Mortgage’ and ‘Heart Wrenched’.

The festival proper is supported by a Wildcard section on Saturday, January 24 at 2.30pm, Sunday at 1pm and Monday at 7.30pm. Dulwich Hill’s Kel Vance directs ‘Shirley vs the Squirrels’ in next week’s Wildcard section while Annais Gallo from Marrickville stars in ‘Bus Stop’.

Short+Sweet has established itself as one of the major theatre festivals in the country and continues to grow in popularity each year.

The Week 3 program runs at the New Theatre in Newtown from Wednesday, January 21 to Saturday, January 24 at 7.30pm then on Sunday afternoon at 5.30pm.

Tickets are $33 and $28, and are available online from www.shortandsweet. org/sydney along with information about the program for other weeks.

Wildcard tickets are slightly cheaper at $30 and $25.

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Girl group set to Glamma it up ll girl vocal group the Glamma Rays are bringing their mix of sunshine pop, a capella, and soul to the Gasoline Pony in Marrickville next Thursday.

Led by Jodi Phillis, formerly of the Clouds, the Glamma Rays evoke girl groups of the 1950s and 60s with their retro look and mesmerising harmonies plus timeless original tunes. Each member brings different vocal styles, songwriting talent, personality and history to the group.

Jodi is a singer/songwriter, composer and arranger who garnered three ARIA nominations during her times with the Cloud from 1989 to 1997 before leaving to pursue a solo career which earned her two further ARIA nominations.

Genevieve Davis has been thrilling audiences for nearly 20 years with her

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Malika Elizabeth is a soulful singer with a beautiful rich, deep tone. She also performs in her own band, Jessemae, named for her great-aunt Jessie Mae Robinson, the first African American woman signed to the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, who wrote a number of hits for artists such as Frankie Laine and Elvis Presley in the 1950s and whose songs continue to be recorded today, most recently by Lana Del Rey. Tiffany Sinton has been singing, performing and songwriting for the past twenty years. She gained success in Hungary with her pop/world music band,

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Nigerian synth musician William Onyeabor has long been considered a pioneer in his industry and is known for some of the most searing Afro-funk and space-age jams one is likely to ever hear. Onyeabor self-released eight albums between 1978 and 1985, but has since never mentioned his music again after becoming a born-again Christian. This show sees Gotye, Sinkane, Money Mark and others come together to celebrate his music. Tickets are $85 through Ticketek.

EQUUS Sunday, January 18 Camelot Lounge As the world music scene in Australia grows, there is a substantial buzz around new band Equus. The band is an ensemble of five musicians with unique musical and cultural backgrounds. Equus’ debut album, 'Dakshin Khun' focuses on the cultural music of Mongolia, sung by celebrated throat singer Bukhu. Equus have managed to create a truly unique and entirely new sound. Tickets cost $18 online and can be purchased through the Camelot Lounge website or for $20 at the door.

NAS PERFORMS ILLMATIC Friday, January 23 • Enmore Theatre After selling out his first Sydney show in 2015, NAS has announced a second show next Friday. 'Illmatic' is arguably one of the most revered rap albums in the genre’s vast history, performed by one of the genre’s greatest MCs. For the first time, NAS will perform 'Illmatic' from start to finish to Australian audiences. The album has inspired books, academic studies and even a documentary. Tickets cost $89.90 and can be purchased through Ticketek.

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JAH PRAYZAH Thursday, January 22 Factory Theatre Touring Australia for the very first time to raise funds for IRATOC, a charitable organisation in southern Africa is afro-beat superstar and five-time award winner Jah Prayzah, or Soja rinosvika kure (the travelling soldier) as he is known by fans.

Prayzah will be supported by his eight-piece band and will perform all his award winning hits including 'Tsviriyo', 'Gochi Gochi', 'Kupfumbura Mhute'. Tickets start at $40 and can be purchased at the Factory Theatre website.

FOREIGNER Tuesday, January 27 Enmore Theatre Foreigner, one of the most prolific rock groups of our time, will be returning to Australia for the first time in nearly a decade later this month. With 10 multi-platinum albums and 16 top 30 hits under their belt, it’s easy to see why they are universally adored. This show will sell out, so get in quick! Tickets start at $99 and can be purchased through Ticketek.

TURBOBELCO Saturday, January 17 Factory Theatre There are many Turbonegro tribute bands throughout the world, but Turbobelco are one of the greatest denim clad homages to Norway’s kings of death that you’re ever likely to witness. Audiences will be subject to Norwegian death punk rock ‘n’ roll, darkness and double denim – all in one package. Tickets cost $14.

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Gail Page has arguably one of the biggest voices in the business. The combination of her massive vocals and bubbly personality brings audiences in and engages them. Page sees her music as a spiritual place and she draws inspiration from her own Aboriginal/Irish heritage as well as her own wealth of personal experiences. Page has previously won multiple awards at the Australian Blues Chain Awards in 2008. Tickets cost $10 and can be purchased through the LazyBones Lounge website.

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NAZEEM HUSSAIN – TRIAL SHOW Tuesday, January 20 and Thursday, January 22 Factory Theatre This is your chance to get one up on the Sydney and Melbourne Comedy Festivals by seeing Nazeem Hussain perform a brand new stand-up routine at the Factory Theatre in these two exclusive shows. Hussain is the star and creator of the critically acclaimed, smash hit TV show 'Legally Brown'. Hussain has been heard on Triple J and Nova, seen on Channel 10’s 'The Project' and 'Balls of Steel Australia'. Entry is free but RSVP to comedy@ livenation.com.au soon to secure your booking.

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ATOMIC BOMB! THE MUSIC OF WILLIAM ONYEABOR Friday, January 16 and Saturday, January 17 Enmore Theatre

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Age: 6-12 Mths Breed: Mastiff Gender: Male About Me: I am a delightful easy going boy, who loves to be part of a family and would make a great companion pet. I am also very affectionate and love giving hugs and kisses. I currently share my home with three children and two dogs and am learning my basic obedience skills now.

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Age: 1 Year Old Breed: Mix of Border Collie and Cattle Dog Gender: Male About Me: I may look like a toughie from the outside but in reality I am extremely gentle and my foster mum says that I am a dream to look after. My temperament makes me an excellent family dog and I can’t wait to show my new family members all the love I can offer.

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Basketball without borders Marrickville PCYC holds successful basketball tournament, brings community together CHRIS CONNOLLY

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arrickville PCYC held a 3x3 Basketball tournament last weekend attracting over 40 teams and plenty of spectators.

The main differences compared to normal basketball is the games were played on a half court with just three players per side on court at a time and the games were limited to 15 minutes with no breaks.

The Senior Mens competition (ages 17+) was held on Saturday and won by Body Logix, who picked up a $500 cash prize. The second and third placed teams picked up $50 prizes.

The Senior Womens competition was also held on Saturday and won by Hoop There It Is, who also picked up a $500 cash prize.

Last Friday, the junior competition was held for players aged 12-16. It was taken out by the Oklahoma City Warriors, who collected a $300 Footlocker giftcard.

Boxer and former rugby league star Anthony Mundine was also on hand to see his son play in the junior competition with his team ultimately finishing third.

Organiser, Jordan Koorey, said it was great to

Senior Womens champions Hoop There It Is! receiving their prize from Marrickville Mayor Mark Gardiner with PCYC club manager Marc Davies and activities officer Jordan Koorey.

see a range of teams competing from a range of local communities including the indigenous and Vietnamese communities.

“This was also the first time we catered for women’s basketball, so that’s a great step,” Mr Koorey said.

For the junior players, he said it was a fun thing to do in the holidays.

“We’re getting them active and off the streets, if they’re up to that sort of thing, giving them another alternative. That’s basically what PCYC’s about,” Mr Koorey said.

Mr Koorey was very pleased with the turnout, particularly the number of entries for the junior tournament.

“I was hoping for a minimum of 10 teams for two divisions but we managed to get 42 which was double my expectations,” he said.

Mr Koorey thanked the community partners who helped make the day a success including: Footlocker, Officeworks Petersham & Alexandria, Coles Earlwood and Leichardt, Woolworths Marrickville, Chicken George, the Ritz Hotel in Marrickville, Kmart, IGA, Banana Joes, All Foods Earlwood on Wardell Road, the Grounds of Alexandria, Blooms Chemist and the Post Café. Senior prizes were presented by Marrickville Mayor Mark Gardiner.

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