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Anger spills onto King St Thousands join protest march against controversial WestConnex CHRIS CONNOLLY

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housands of people marched down King Street last weekend from Newtown Town Hall to Sydney Park to protest against the proposed WestConnex motorway.

Speaking before the march, Dr Michelle Zeibots from UTS said there were a lot of similarities between the WestConnex and the East-West Link in Melbourne which she said was a significant factor in the downfall of the Napthine Liberal Government in Victoria late last year.

“One of the key ones is no business case can be revealed to the general community,” she said.

“I was asked to go down to Melbourne and provide evidence to the panel. When we were being asked what we thought of that project, it was really difficult to provide a conclusive answer because we were being given no information about what it was they were proposing to build.

They weren’t giving us the traffic volumes estimates. They weren’t even giving us an outline of what the project was.”

St Peters resident Pauline Lockie lives in one of the houses being compulsorily acquired for the project. She told the crowd Roads Minister Duncan Gay was saying they should accept they are in a road reservation and just leave.

“I’m here today to tell him that we’re not just 41 houses in a road reservation,” Ms Lockie said.

“We are homes. We are a community. We’re not going to fight this alone.”

Clean school campaign p.3 SPORT Finals flame still burning for Sydney Uni p.20

Organisers estimated around 3000 people took part in the march down King Street Speaking at the other end of the march, author Nadia Wheatley spoke of her book ‘My Place’ which is set in the area around Sydney Park. She said she was often asked to update the story to the modern day and resisted but offered the crowd a short new chapter set after the WestConnex was built.

“My name is Alex. This is my place. I’m ten and a half. My family has lived here since the olden days but a few years ago, our house got knocked down to make room for the road so now we’re all

squashed into a flat in one of the high rises,” Ms Wheatley read.

“Nanna reckons that the WestConnex is simply the worst thing to happen here since 1788. The road gobbled up a lot of parkland including our house. But worst of all, the big tree got chopped down.”

The WestConnex Delivery Authority has advised they will be holding a public meeting on Monday, February 23 at 7pm at the Enmore Theatre with locals invited to attend.

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Opinion

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Another turbulent week in politics and there’s probably more to come

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Last weekend’s election result in Queensland has really put the cat among the pigeons or maybe put the crocodile among the tourists is a more apt metaphor.

Going into the election, Labor had just nine members of parliament and were behind in the polls so there seemed to be no chance of them winning.

The expectation was they would win enough seats to be well placed at the subsequent election and the interest was in whether Premier Campbell Newman would hold his own seat and, if not, who would be premier the following week.

However, at the time of writing, it looks likely that Annastacia Palaszczuk will form a minority Labor government with the support of independent MP Peter Wellington and possibly Katter’s Australia Party.

The ripples of the result hit Canberra and then Darwin shortly after.

Results were still rolling in to the tally room when questions started being asked about the effect it would have on Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s leadership.

Defeated Liberal National Party members blamed federal factors and federal LNP MPs Mal Brough and Warren Entsch came out shortly after, questioning Mr Abbott’s position.

Despite efforts of senior ministers to hose down speculation, the murmurs continued to get louder and it appears next Tuesday’s party meeting in Canberra is where a showdown is most likely to occur.

The reaction in the Northern Territory was more bizarre and bordered on farce.

Late on Monday night, members of the Country Liberal Party met and voted to elect Willem Westra van Holthe as their new leader.

It seemed the NT would have its fourth chief minister in under three years. However, before Mr Westra van Holthe could be sworn in, supposedly outgoing Chief Minister Adam Giles turned the tables and convinced his party to keep him in the job with Mr Westra van Holthe as deputy.

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and a party atmosphere.

That mix is reflected in its politics where anything can happen and so little can be inferred to the rest of the country But Queensland is relevant.

I suspect they didn’t intend to throw their government out, that they thought there was no chance it would happen and, being disappointed with the arrogance of Campbell Newman and, to a degree, Tony Abbott, they just wanted to send a message that it was time for them to lift their game.

All the polls in the leadup to the election showed the LNP narrowly in front but with a large number of undecided voters.

A poor final week, which included the Prime Minister’s decision to give a knighthood to Prince Phillip and the Premier accusing Labor of being funded by outlawed bikie gangs then refusing to answer a string of questions he didn’t like at another press conference, seems to have confirmed the perception of his arrogance and polarised a sufficient number of undecided voters against him.

Here, the lesson is strongest for the Prime Minister who also faces accusations of arrogance and being out of touch.

The difference is the polls are consistently against him. If an election was held today, there is a good chance the Coalition would be booted out after just one term.

But an election isn’t being held today and the Government has more than 18 months before they need to return to the polls so there is plenty of time to turn the situation around if given the chance.

What about New South Wales where we will go to the polls in just seven weeks time?

I suspect the public isn’t ready to oust this government and, if anything, may be less inclined now to cast a protest vote after seeing what happened in Queensland.

But I didn’t predict the Queensland result and I certainly won’t be betting my house on this election because anything is possible.

Finally, congratulations to the Socceroos on winning the Asian Cup in a thriller last Saturday night against South Korea.

I also want to welcome home Australian journalist Peter Greste after more than a year in an Egyptian jail.

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Clean Schools campaign still not enough CHRIS CONNOLLY

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he school community at Tempe Public School, including teachers and parents, are supporting a campaign to recognise the school cleaners as an integral part of the school.

The Clean Schools campaign is being run by the cleaners union, United Voice, which says that cleaners ensure that schools and other buildings of learning are secure and sanitary, making them a good environment for kids to learn and grow.

“But, in spite of this vital work, cleaners are being left behind,” a United Voice spokesperson said.

“The NSW Government keeps making cuts to cleaning contracts, forcing cleaners to work in unrealistic timeframes with poverty wages and no job security. If this continues, the state of cleaning and conditions of our schools may be at risk. After all, there’s nothing left to cut but quality, safety and hygiene.”

Marie Wirrick has been a cleaner at Tempe Public School for 18 years and saw her children educated at the school too.

“As cleaners, we work very hard to keep the school clean for the students,” Ms Wirrick said.

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“I talked to the principal and teachers to make our Clean School. They were very supportive – they signed the pledge immediately because they know how hard we have to work to keep the school clean.”

Ms Wirrick and fellow cleaner Desanka Bakrdanikoska recently met up with State Member for Heffron Ron Hoenig and Marrickville councillor Chris Woods to discuss their concerns.

Cr Woods said that, as a former teacher of 30 years experience, he was delighted cleaners were being recognised for the role they play within the school community.

“This is the first time in those 30 years that I’ve seen school cleaners acknowledged as an integral part of teaching and learning,” he said.

Mr Hoenig said it was outrageous that hours were being cut for school cleaners to do their jobs.

“This is completely unacceptable behaviour by this Government,” Mr Hoenig said.

A Department of Education and Communities spokesperson said cleaning contractors submit detailed annual proposals for each school which are considered by a Review Panel, including representatives from the Primary Principals Association, Secondary Principals Council and United Voice Union.

Chris Woods, Marie Wirrick, Desanka Bakrdanikoska and Ron Hoenig at Tempe Public School

News in Numbers NSW Fair Trading Minister Matthew Mason-Cox is encouraging consumers to make an extra effort to read the fine print before booking their travel arrangements, following a 10 per cent rise in the number of complaints in January.

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complaints “Whether it’s a family holiday trip to Byron Bay or a solo trip overseas, every year, consumers spend large sums of money towards their holidays. While

Cancer of the liver looms as Australia’s greatest cancer challenge in the coming years, with new analysis revealing that liver cancer has the highest ‘death-toincidence ratio’ – indicating shorter average survival – of any cancer in Australia.

Latest Australian Institute of Health and Welfare data analysed by Hepatitis Australia reveals that the number of new cases of liver cancer each year (1446) is matched by the number of lives lost to the disease (1419) annually.

This means that for every Australian diagnosed with liver cancer, another Australian loses their life.

The analysis uncovered that liver cancer had a death-to-incidence ratio

most trips go to plan, not all have a happy ending,” he said.

“About 1340 travel and tourism related complaints were lodged with NSW Fair Trading in the 12 months to December 2014. I am pleased to see that the number is down from the 1448 complaints received in the previous year.

“However, since the start of this year, the Department has received 110 complaints, about 10 per cent higher than the same period in 2014.’’

Flight cancellations, misrepresentations about hotel accommodation and travel refunds were among the most common complaints received.

“Make sure to carefully read special promotions, discounted fares and membership offers,” Mr Mason-Cox said.

of 0.98 (almost one death for every new case), compared with much lower ratios for breast cancer (0.2), prostate cancer (0.16), melanoma (0.13), bowel cancer

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In stark contrast with nearly all other cancers where survival rates have steadily improved over the last two decades, there has been no improvement in liver cancer prognosis.

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Marrickville sticks with the big four Mayor moves to clear up confusion over reports that Council was pulling funds from major banks CHRIS CONNOLLY

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arrickville Council is looking to invest in financial institutions that do not themselves invest in or finance the fossil fuel industry but it is not, as reported, withdrawing its funds from the ‘Big Four’ banks.

Marrickville Mayor Mark Gardiner said the incorrect story came from an organisation called 350, which is campaigning to get the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere down from its current figure of 400ppm to 350ppm, and is encouraging individuals and organisations to withdraw funds from banks which invest in the fossil fuel industry.

“They put out a media release without first checking with Council,” Mayor Gardiner said.

“They have since apologised, revised their media release, and contacted all the media outlets who received the original version.

“While I am pleased that they have made this correction, unfortunately it has led to a perception that Council is putting environmental concerns before fiscal responsibility.”

Mayor Gardiner said Council simply

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Mayor Gardiner, “it has led to a perception that Council is putting environmental concerns before fiscal responsibility” voted to prioritise institutions that do not fund fossil fuel projects, but only where there is no risk to ratepayers or investments, and where the rate of return is

comparable.

“In fact we will only ever invest a maximum of 20 per cent, or $12 million of our $60 million portfolio, into this class of

non-fossil fuel aligned financial institutions,” he said.

He added that Council’s current portfolio already invests 12.5 per cent ($7.5 million) of its portfolio in non-fossil fuel aligned financial institutions.

“This shows that even without a fossilfree investment policy in place, Council was already investing a significant amount of our capital in fossil-free – but lucrative – investments,” he said.

“With this decision we took late last year, we will now move, cautiously, towards a 20 per cent target.”

Greens Councillor Max Phillips, who moved the fossil fuel divestment motion last year, said it was a symbolic and practical decision to preference banks that do not finance fossil fuels.

“Marrickville Council has a strong commitment to combating climate change, with programs aimed at cutting emissions,” Cr Phillips said.

“We should also ensure the financial institutions we use are not funding coal mines or coal seam gas projects.”

“The worldwide fossil fuel divestment movement is growing at a rapid pace and Marrickville joins other councils such as Fremantle, Oxfordshire, Dunedin and San Francisco.”

Police snapshot Lewishman: Man on the run after early morning assault

Mascot: Man arrested at airport over drug charges

About 1.30am last Sunday, February 1, police and ambulance paramedics were called to a licensed premises on Parramatta Road, Lewisham near the intersection of Canterbury Road after reports of a person being assaulted.

When they arrived, police were told there was a fight between a group of men, who appeared to be known to each other.

One of the men was injured and taken to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital for further treatment to a suspected fractured cheekbone.

Police are seeking public help to locate a male who might be able to assist with inquiries. He is described as being of Pacific Islander/Maori appearance and aged in his mid-20s. He has a shaped beard and was last seen wearing a white shirt.

A man has been arrested at Sydney International Airport and charged with drug offences.

Police from Marrickville Local Area Command have been searching for a man after a hydroponic cannabis crop was found in a home in Corunna Road, Stanmore, in July 2013.

Police will allege the 33-year-old man was catching a flight to the USA when he was arrested by Australian Federal Police officers at the airport last Thursday, January 29.

He was taken to Mascot Police Station where detectives from Marrickville charged him with an outstanding warrant for the offence of cultivate by enhanced indoor means a prohibited plant for commercial purposes.

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Marrickville: Police searching for man seen at golf club

Wolli Creek: Two men charged over drugs supply

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About 12:10am on Tuesday. February 3, a security guard was patrolling Marrickville Golf Club when he saw a man on the balcony area after hours.

The security guard contacted police who arrived shortly after and patrolled the club.

Police spotted the man jump from the balcony and begin running from the club.

Police gave chase but were unable to locate the man.

A perimeter was established around the golf course to locate the man. A dog unit attended but was unsuccessful in locating the man, although a backpack was located at the scene.

Police will conduct further investigations.

Two men have been arrested at Wolli Creek and charged with numerous offences relating to commercial drug supply in southern Sydney.

Shortly after midday on Tuesday, February 3, police attended a park in Wolli Creek, where they located two men allegedly involved in the supply of cocaine.

The men attempted to flee the scene in a car but were stopped and arrested after they crashed into a police vehicle. During the arrests, police located and seized 112g of cocaine and cash.

Both men, an 18-year-old and a 23-year-old, were from Canterbury and charged with multiple drug supply offences.

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Community

Magazine tackles the big issues Politicians show their support to vendors during International Street Paper Vendor Week o mark International Street Paper Vendor Week this week, more than 50 senior business leaders and politicians donned fluoro vests to help sell copies of the The Big Issue.

In Newtown, Labor’s federal and state transport spokespeople Anthony Albanese and Penny Sharpe joined vendor David Streatfield at Newtown Station on Monday morning.

Mr Streatfield said he had been selling The Big Issue around Australia for 18 years with the last 12 months in the Newtown area.

Mr Albanese said it was his second year helping a Big Issue vendor in Newtown.

“The International Street Paper Vendor Week breaks down some of the stereotypes that exist in society around poverty and homelessness,” he said.

“I encourage everyone to start a conversation with their local vendor over the next week and buy a copy of The Big Issue at the same time.”

Ms Sharpe agreed, saying the paper played an important role in assisting homeless people to help themselves.

“For 18 years, the The Big Issue has helped people get back on their feet and connect to the community,” Ms Sharpe said.

She said anyone who simply walks past a

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vendor without giving it a second thought should reconsider.

“It’s a great read,” she said.

“More people should buy it.”

The Big Issue CEO Steven Persson said International Street Paper Vendor Week aims to promote the work of the Big Issue and to raise awareness of issues around homelessness.

“Since The Big Issue’s launch in Australia in 1996 more than nine million magazines have been sold nationally, putting $19 million into the pockets of vendors,” Mr Persson said.

“Initiatives such as International Street Paper Vendor Week aim to de-stigmatise homelessness and poverty, while empowering people experiencing disadvantage to help themselves and change their lives.”

The event is run by the International Network of Street Papers, an organisation that supports 122 papers around the world.

Money raised will directly help The Big Issue vendors and the thousands of other street paper vendors across the world.

The Big Issue is Australia’s longest-standing and most significant social enterprise, and one of the most recognisable on Sydney’s streets.

It is an independent, not-for-profit organisation that develops solutions to

Penny Sharpe, David Streatfield and Anthony Albanese selling the Big Issue at Newtown Station this week help homeless, marginalised and disadvantaged people positively change their lives. One of these solutions is Australia’s national street paper.

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Hey, can I borrow your car?

Community car sharing concept is taking off throughout the Inner West CHRIS CONNOLLY

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study by the City of Sydney in 2012 found car sharing eased parking congestion, reduced travel times and saved residents $21 million a year. One Newtown resident is finding by renting her car out to others, her car now costs nothing for her to run.

Jay Novak joined neighbour-to-neighbour car-share platform Car Next Door around nine months ago.

“I try to share rather than to buy. I share the TV aerial with my next door neighbour. Why have two when one does the job for both of us. I use libraries, I use recycled clothing shops, on it goes,” Ms Novak said.

“So for me, with a very under-utilised car, it was a no brainer.”

She says she has total control over when the car is used.

“You could, if you wished, only make it available for very limited time slots,” she said.

“But I work the other way around. I basically know when there is demand for my car and I take it out when no one else seems interested.”

She recommends the idea both to car owners and borrowers.

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Jay Novak says sharing her car was a “no-brainer”

“Like a lot of things, I think if it’s for you, you immediately get it and want to be part of it. Or you dislike the idea outright,” Ms Novak said.

“For me, it’s terrific. I drive my car when I want and it makes enough money to cover its running costs. I would say driving a car costs me nothing. Now, that’s not to be sneezed at.”

Her only quibble is not knowing what will be on the radio when she gets into her car.

“I listen to Classic FM. No-one else in the whole car sharing community listens with me! I always have to change the radio station after the car is shared. But hey, no big deal!,” she said.

Car Next Door CEO Will Davies says that the Inner West is perfect for the concept.

“We’ve found that neighbour-toneighbour car sharing really takes off in places where people are a bit more forward-thinking, where there’s a good community vibe, and where people are able to get around without a car most of the time, but still need to drive occasionally,” Mr Davies said.

“What we do is provide the insurance and the technology to make it really safe and easy for people to share their cars with their neighbours.”

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MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

Your Valentine’s Day stars encourage impulsiveness in relationships. Some singles will fall in love at first sight – while attached Rams are in the mood for spontaneous displays of affection. The fiery Moon/Uranus/Jupiter aspects are a combustible combination so avoid saying and doing things that you later regret.

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One of your most admirable qualities is your ability to ride through tough times with a dependable demeanour. Attached Bulls – this Valentine’s Day, find a dream you can share together. Singles – love is waiting online (or a firm friendship could turn into a romantic relationship). Try your luck.

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Stop criticising others and complaining about the long list of things that you can’t control – whether it’s politics, world events or the weather. With Venus and Mars both moving through your relationship zone, it’s time to enjoy and appreciate your partner or actively go looking for love.

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With Saturn sauntering through your relationship zone, avoid taking your partner (or potential partner) for granted.

If you are attached, you need to work on the relationship and accept responsibility for fixing any problems. Singles – don’t rely on dumb luck! Put more effort into finding a compatible mate.

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Are you disappointed that your partner (or potential partner) isn’t perfect in every way? Leap off your pedestal and live in the real world Libra! Your mantra for Valentine’s Day is from Ann Landers “Love is friendship that has caught fire. It is quiet understanding, mutual confidence, sharing and forgiving.”

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Lions are born romantics, but love is not always a bed of roses! With Saturn in your romance zone, you need to face the fact that there’s more to love than passionate declarations, candlelit dinners and kisses in the moonlight. Do you have what it takes to run a marathon, rather than a sprint?

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If you are attached, this Valentine’s Day is the time to transform your relationship so it is deeper and more emotionally satisfying.

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Sagittarians love to chat but, with Saturn in your sign, strive to be more thoughtful and circumspect, as you stop talking long enough to hear what your partner has to say. So, on Valentine’s Day, heed the wise advice of Paul Tillich “The first duty of love is to listen.” Saturday is a super day to take an impromptu trip.

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

Ambitious Capricorns often place all their eggs in the career basket, then your personal life suffers from neglect and lack of nurturing. Don’t make the mistake of putting work before relationships! Your job (or public role) is incredibly important, but it must never take the place of close companionship and love.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

Aquarians adore freedom and plenty of personal space, as you savour spending time with a very special person – you.

But with Jupiter in your relationship zone you’ll find increased enjoyment from being generous and attentive towards your partner. Singles – love, travel and education are linked in wonderful ways.

PISCES

FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

With Mars and Venus both visiting your sign, it’s time to be bold and beautiful. Attached Fish – be authentic and tell your partner how you feel. Single Pisceans – don’t settle for second best. Have the confidence to wait for the right person to come along. “Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength; while loving someone deeply gives you courage.”

While we are only one week into February, the fashion industry has already decided that autumn is upon us and to be honest, on most days the weather seems to have decided it too.

Stores are suddenly full of cardigans, long sleeves and leather and Australian labels are in the swing of launching their autumn/ winter 2015 lines, which has really got me in the mood for some snuggly woolens.

One such label is Witchery, which launched their AW15 line last week.

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no colour, except for a few smatterings of burgundy in mostly a sea of black, white and grey.

Using the Witchery AW15 show as inspiration, here are a number of new looks to get your hands on and try out next season.

Look 1: grey on grey There is no doubt that there will be loads of differ-

ent shades of grey clothing out next season and with layering a necessity in the cooler months, we have a great opportunity to have a play around with grey on grey.

Look 2: the leather biker A leather biker jacket is going to be the must-have item of the season. While a good one will cost you an arm and a leg, it will certainly be worth it as you are sure to wear it again and again, and it will even be one that you will keep for many years to come.

Look 3: the extra-long coat This is a look that is all over Europe and should definitely become part of our autumn winter wardrobes here in Australia.

Look 4: earth tones Dark browns, tan and burgundy are the colours you should reach for if you really feel the need to add some colour to your blacks, whites and greys.

Look 5: over the knee boots The idea of wearing boots that come right up your legs can be intimidating but if you can pull it off, they look amazing and are sure to keep your legs warm at the same time. Wear a black pair over black jeans or with a dress and stockings and throw a long, dark coat over the top.

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to store them up high out of reach of your pets.

While we should keep these rodent-killing chemicals completely out of our pets’ environment, we can’t control what our neighbours do.

A fat rat that has ingested a full tummy of next door’s rat poison can take a while to die and before this happens, our

pets might consider him to be a tasty snack. A dying rat is also a lot easier to hunt. After ingesting the rat, the poison can affect our pets too.

Most medicines prescribed for animals are available in human preparations that may be lying around the house in an old medicine drawer, however the dosage varies widely between us and animals and so a human dose of anti-inflammatories may be enough to give kidney failure to a dog after just one dose.

Keep your medicines in a lockable medicine cupboard for optimal safety.

If you see that your pet has eaten something they shouldn’t, it is a good idea to get a vet to induce vomiting if it is within the hour. Always take the suspect chemical’s label with you to your vet appointment so they can know what antidote to give.

If you’re in a situation where you are far from a vet, get two tablespoons of salt (one tablespoon for cats) and wrap the outside in honey.

Five minutes after feeding this to your pet, vomiting should occur.

Remember to never induce vomiting if your furry friend has swallowed a foreign body however, as the foreign body can cause major damage to the oesophagus on its way out.

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The most common goal that we come across in the fitness industry is “Weight Loss”. A higher percentage of the population each year are becoming overweight and obese, and there seems no end.

There are so many reasons for this as we have talked about in the past, but today we will address two of these.

The first cause is what seems to be the simplest to fix, but as I have discovered, this is the most challenging.

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There is also an argument that modern foods that have been modified are even more calorie dense than those our ancestors may have eaten.

Last week I was at my father’s place and as I was searching for a plate for lunch, I came across a dinner set that my parents had when I was young. The main thing I noticed was the physical size of the plate. It was approximately 1/3 smaller than our current dinner plates. Filling the modern dinner plate with food has created “Portion Distortion”. Even if we do not fill it full, it’s still far more food than we truly need per meal.

If you were to search “Portion Distortion” on our YouTube channel, you will better understand the portion sizes recommended for us today.

The second cause is calorie overabundance. The best way to assess how many calories we need to consume each day is to work out how many calories we are using.

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As responsible pet owners, we do our best to puppyproof and kitten-proof our homes, but there are many hidden dangers which our pets may still encounter, some of which are out of our control.

Chemicals affect our pets as well as their target species.

Rodenticides (AKA rat poison) can interfere with blood clotting, meaning that simple bumps and knocks could cause a massive haemorrhage and the death of your pet if sufficient quantities are ingested. If you use such products at home, remember

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HISTORY

Turning back Time

The life of an Australian trailblazer Journalist CHRIS CONNOLLY looks back on the amazing life and times of Australia’s first female mayor, Lilian Fowler, and how she paved the way for female politicians on every level of government...

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ilian Fowler was a trailblazer in many ways, the first woman alderman in New South Wales, the first woman mayor in Australia, and one of the first women elected to the NSW Parliament.

Born Elizabeth Lilian Maud Gill in Cooma in 1886, she was introduced to politics early by her father, Charles Gill, who was an alderman in Cooma and a Labor League organiser.

She moved to Sydney where she worked as a waitress and in 1909 she married Albert Fowler, a bootmaker, at the Whitefield Congregational Church in the city.

Over the next decade she became more involved in the Labor Party becoming secretary of the Newtown Erskineville Political Labor League, a staff member for then Member for Newtown Frank Burke and by 1920, a member of the party’s central executive.

In 1926, she lobbied Premier Jack Lang to introduce widow’s pensions and child endowment.

In 1928, she won election to the Camden

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Ward of Newtown Municipality, which covered the area around St Peters Station and Camdenville Public School.

The Sydney Morning Herald noted shortly after that Lilian was the first woman elected to a council in New South Wales but that at recent council elections in London, 140 women had been elected.

It concluded that the business of local government in England was more concerned with education, health and housing unlike New South Wales where councils were more concerned with building roads.

“Mrs Lilian Fowler has always taken a particular interest in roads, but it is not many of her sex who would find this subject attractive,” the paper wrote.

Three years later, her alignment with the by then maverick Jack Lang caused her to lose preselection and it wasn’t till 1935 she returned to Council.

In 1937 she was further elected Mayor of Newtown, the first woman to hold such a position in Australia, although a woman had been elected a shire president a few years earlier in Victoria.

She told The Australian Worker at the time that she was a bit of a “firster” having also been one of the first batch of women to be made a Justice of the Peace, the first woman in NSW to adjudicate on the bench and the first woman to be secretary to the Speaker of the House.

“For nine years, I have been breaking down the barrier of sex for this job,” she told the paper.

“I have most loyal women supporters, and before I am through with being Mayor I will have the men just as keen.”

By 1941, she had fallen out with the Labor Party head office and her former boss Frank Burke, challenging him in the seat of Newtown as an Independent Labor candidate.

She was unsuccessful then but in 1944 she took the seat with 56 percent of the vote and held it until 1950 when a redistribution saw the new Newtown-Annandale seat returned to the official Labor Party.

Lilian Fowler passed away four years later of a coronary occlusion.

Around 2000 mourners attended her funeral where she was described as “one of the really great women of our nation”.

Do you have a historic story idea that we should re-live? Drop our journalist Chris a line with your suggestions to christopher. connolly@innercityweekender.com.au.

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riday the thirteenth is considered unlucky by many but not old Ratcat fans who will have the opportunity to see the band play in Sydney for the first time in four years.

24 years ago, Ratcat made the transition from the indie scene to pop superstardom when their song ‘That Aint Bad’ climbed to the top of the Australian pop charts.

With no major label marketing behind it, the song was a slow burner, entering the charts just before Christmas 1990 and climbing slowly to the top spot in May 1991.

The video featured an early acting performance from Naomi Watts whose brother had been at school with Ratcat singer Simon Day. Three weeks after ‘That Aint Bad’ dropped from Number 1, Ratcat had claimed the position again with their second single ‘Don’t Go Now’ and their album ‘Blind Love’ debuted at Number 1 on the album charts the same week.

It was a heady time for a band that had been together six years playing a mix of

punk and guitar rock without any mainstream success.

Before long they were supporting INXS in front of thousands.

Their follow up singles ‘Baby Baby’, ‘Candyman’ and ‘Holiday’ all sold well but none cracked the top 20 and they drifted apart, occasionally reforming to play or record.

In 2011, they celebrated the 20th anniversary of ‘Blind Love’ and its two monster singles but didn’t play again

THEATRE

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lack comedy comes to the Mantouridion Theatre in Marrickville next weekend with the launch of ‘The Plot’, subtitled ‘To Bury or Not to Bury’.

The plot of ‘The Plot’ revolves around the death of nursing home resident Jacob and the web of gossip, intrigue, treachery and political manoeuvring that subsequently surrounds the manager Lily,

played by Dina Panozzo. As Lily struggles to survive the ensuing chaos, she finds herself sinking deeper and deeper into an absurd – and at times savage – world in which she must play the heroine.

Inner West playwright Evdokia Katahanas has written a wickedly funny comedy that provides an eloquent voice for any employee ever embroiled in workplace politics and double-dealing.

until November last year when they played a couple of shows in Melbourne and Perth.

This time, they’re playing the Factory Theatre with two other 90s acts as special guests.

Smudge gained critical acclaim for songs like ‘Don’t want to be Grant McLennan’ and the album ‘Manilow’ released in 1994 and re-released last year to celebrate its 20th anniversary.

Alannah Russack was singer and

guitarist with The Hummingbirds who had a number of indie hits in the late 80s and early 90s with songs like ‘Alimony’, ‘Blush’ and ‘If A Vow’.

It’ll be a great night of flashbacks and memories at the Factory.

Ratcat, Smudge and Alannah Russack play the Factory Theatre, 105 Victoria Road, Marrickville on Friday, February 13. Tickets are $25 plus booking fee and available from the Factory on 9550 3666 or www.factorytheatre.com.au.

It celebrates how, against all odds and prejudice, the blameless can still walk away and survive.

The play explores moral and ethical questions posed within the context of a nursing home run by a not-for-profit organisation and deals with these questions with grit, sensitivity and dark humour.

The story turns on the moral decisions each character is prepared (or not prepared) to make and the reasons why.

Each character is larger than life and we see their personal struggles from the poignant to the detestable.

The world of the nursing home becomes a microcosm for the world at large with life and death at the heart of the piece.

It opens on Saturday, February 14 and runs till Sunday, March 1 at the Mantouridion Theatre, Building 36 in the Addison Road Centre. Performances are at 8pm from Tuesday to Saturday and 5pm on Sundays. Tickets: 0403 112 812.

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REVIEW W EI V E R

The Theory of Everything Rated: PG // KATE REID

‘The Theory Of Everything’ tells the story of English theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking, who was diagnosed with ALS, a form of Motor Neurone disease, at the age of 21. The central focus of the film is on Hawking’s physical decline and his personal life, in particular his relationship with first wife Jane, with whom he had three children.

English actor Eddie Redmayne plays a seamless Hawking, beautifully portraying the intelligence and humour behind one of the world’s most well known scientific minds. The physicality of his performance is even more impressive, with Redmayne perfectly embodying Hawking’s decline, from the first initial signs of the disease to

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his progression to almost total paralysis and the loss of his voice after a bout of pneumonia.

The film has been nominated for five Oscars, including Best Actor for Redmayne’s performance and Best Actress for Felicity Jones, who brings emotional depth to the role of the devoted wife Jane.

Those hoping to explore Hawking’s work in the field of physics may be a little disappointed, but what the film lacks in science it more than makes up for in heart.

Eddie Redmayne steals the show in this story of strength and perseverance.

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Rated: M // KATE REID

Two Gallants

We Are Undone // KATE REID San Francisco folk rock duo Two Gallants – aka singer/guitarist Adam Stephens and drummer Tyson Vogel – are back with the new release ‘We Are Undone’, their fifth studio album and the follow up to 2012’s ‘The Bloom and the Blight’.

The album is thick with bluesy, distorted guitar, particularly during title track and album opener ‘We Are Undone’.

Though this guitar sound clearly drives the album there’s also plenty of variety.

This is one of those albums that grows on you with each listen. It moves quickly from playful to folky and sexy, and it’s this variety that keeps things interesting.

It’s no surprise that these guys have been together for more than a decade, they clearly have their sound down-pat.

A solid release for those who love guitar driven bluesy folk rock.

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‘If I Stay’ is based on the novel of the same name by Gayle Forman but it could easily be confused as another Nicholas Sparks film adaptation, with its focus on love mixed with a healthy dose of tragedy.

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a promising music career ahead of her, a loving rocker boyfriend, Adam (Jamie Blackley) and a close-knit family, which includes younger brother Teddy and some very cool ex-punk rocker parents.

Things seem to be going to plan until a car crash sends Mia into an out of body experience, forcing her to make the choice between living with the consequences of the accident or avoiding the pain and leaving everything behind.

The film is clearly aimed at a young adult audience, though the family themes make it relatable to viewers of all ages.

Moretz does a good job with what she’s given but unfortunately even with the addition of a supernatural aspect the film is still slightly clichéd and predictable.

‘If I Stay’ was directed by film maker R.J Cutler.

Though Cutler has a well established career in the industry, this is his first foray into feature films.

The director has worked primarily on documentaries including ‘A Perfect Candidate’, ‘The September Issue’, ‘Thin’ and ‘The War Room’, a film based on Bill Clinton’s run for office during the 1992 presidential election. The documentary

earned Cutler critical praise and an Academy Award nomination.

If you love a romantic tearjerker and are not expecting anything too original then ‘If I Stay’ might just be worth viewing before summer is out.

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Mardi Gras Women’s Soiree

The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Women’s Committee is inviting women to celebrate the involvement of woman in Mardi Gras with an afternoon of drinks.

From 3pm those who attend will have an opportunity to hear about the current opportunities for women who want to become more involved. There will be great entertainment by fantastic artists, including performance artist and poet Candy Royalle and DJ Amanda Louise.

Saturday, February 7 The Red Rattler Grounded is bringing “music to get down to” to the Red Rattler this weekend.

The event is kicking off with a bass yoga session with Mantis at 7.30pm, followed by free food and a lineup of carefully selected DJs. Attendees have been warned; you will be gyrating by the end of the night. Entry is $15 and the organisers are expecting you to scrub up for this one!

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Icehouse

Saturday, February 7 and Sunday, February 8 The Enmore Theatre

Fat Yahoozah will have you up and moving from the first toot of the trumpet.

This band of talented musicians have a rhythm set to make anyone groove as they pump out tunes with a trumpet, sax, trombone, accordion, guitar, double bass and drums. The band is led by vocalist/ trumpeter Ellen Kirkwood. Tickets $15.

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In celebration of the success of their ‘White Heat: 30 Hits’ compilation, Icehouse is performing in special concerts around the country. See first hand the iconic experience Icehouse is known for that has cemented the band’s reputation and developed loyal lifelong fans. Catch hits such as ‘Electric Blue’ and ‘Great Southern Land’. Their first show has completely sold out, but don’t miss their second show for only $79. Doors open 7pm.

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Feel like some heavy metal for your Friday night? The Factory Theatre has you covered with Blood Duster performing in what has been described as a rare Sydney appearance. The country’s most highly respected heavy band will also be supported by a line up of Sydney’s best, including Bastardizer and Fat Guy Wears Mystic Wolf Shirt. Tickets are $20.

If you’re going to go to any markets this month, make sure it’s this one. Put on your Sunday best and head down to the Addison Road Centre to bag up some of the freshest fruit and vegetables, free from pesticides and grown the purest way – certified organic.

Don’t miss the fine cheeses, baked desserts, fresh seafood and some of the tastiest cuisines the Inner City has on offer. There will be entertainment for the children and an array of the latest fashionable clothing for yourself. Homewares never go astray

at a market, so grab that little touch of art to add to your abode. Sip on some coffee and go for a wander around the stalls, and the best part about it, it’s free! What better way to spend an easy Sunday morning!

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WINE LIST

Ê I told you it wouldn’t be long before good old Richard Reid got a new gig again. Since leaving ‘Today’ earlier this year, Reid has signed on with Channel Ten’s morning show ‘Studio 10’. He began his stint last week in a slightly different role that’s more interview focused rather than the usual two-minute entertainment report.

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abernet merlot is one of the world’s classic red wine blends, the two varieties coming together perfectly as a match for a diversity of meat dishes as well as with many pastas and good cheese platters.

Forester Estate in Western Australia’s Margaret River currently has a moreish 2012 blend whose 54 per cent gutsier, tannic Cabernet Sauvignon is nicely softened by a 36 per cent softer and moresupple Merlot, and a six per cent touch of Petit Verdot, two per cent Malbec and two per cent Cabernet Franc. It’s resulted in a wine that gives a rewarding palate of currants, blackberries and red berry fruits, together with notes of chocolate (cocoa,) coffee crème and underlying cedar oak from 18 months in small French oak barriques.

And ideal buy-now-drink-now red, this one will develop nicely over the next three to five years; if you can’t wait that long, pay $24 and enjoy with most meat dishes or with well-sauced pastas or a cheese platter.

Watch this one: The Clare Valley’s Tim Adams has released a mouth-filling 2014 Riesling that’s got ‘seafood’ written all over it with wonderfully Clare lime and lemon flavours that dominate the palate, and coupled with nicely balanced acidity.

Tim included fruit in this one from a couple of vineyards new to the label – one is Skilly Ridge that Tim and wife Pam bought in January 2014 after the death of Clarke Ingham.

Ê Channel Nine will premiere its much hyped series ‘Gallipoli’ this Monday, February 9. The big budget drama will air after ‘The Block’ with the first episode set to be a double. It will then air one episode a week after that.

TV NEWS

Ê Channel Ten’s new series ‘Shark Tank’ will premiere this Sunday, February 8 at 8pm. As a huge fan of the US version I really can’t wait for this show to start, I just hope us Aussies do it justice. ‘Shark Tank’ sees entrepreneurs and inventors pitching to five self-made multi-millionaires on the hunt for the next big idea. Ê ‘Survivor’ will launch its 30th season on GO! later this month, which will again be filmed in Nicaragua. The series will be titled ‘Survivor: Worlds Apart’ and will be built around the theme Blue Collar v White Collar v No Collar.

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Ê Former cricketer Michael Slater has quit ‘The Footy Show’ after three years. I was never sold on a cricketer cohosting a rugby league show so I’m not too upset he’s gone.

It’s also been confirmed that Fatty Vautin will be back as always and that Erin Molan will have an even larger role. Ê Channel Ten’s popular app Tenplay is now available on Apple TV featuring shows from Ten, ELEVEN and ONE. I’ve been an Apple TV viewer for years, so I was pleasantly surprised when the Tenplay app popped on my Apple TV screen last week. The app allows viewers to catch up on shows they may have missed.

Now I just need Nine and Seven to also jump on the Apple train and I’m set. Ê The cast of Channel Ten’s ‘I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here’ was revealed on Sunday night, during its premiere.

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The roads could become a lot safer thanks to Bike Sense inside the top of the car seat will extend to ‘tap’ the driver on the left or right shoulder. The idea is that the driver will then instinctively look over that shoulder to identify the potential hazard.

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If a group of cyclists, motorbikes or pedestrians were moving around the car on a busy urban street, the system would intelligently prioritise the nearest hazards so the driver would not be overwhelmed or distracted with light or sound.

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espite dropping out of the WNBL Top Four following consecutive losses to Townsville and Bendigo, the Sydney Uni Flames are still a good chance to make the finals.

Townsville Fire, Bendigo Spirit and Dandenong Rangers look to have sewn up the top three positions on the ladder.

The University of Canberra Capitals are currently sitting in fourth with 10 wins, one ahead of the Flames and the Melbourne Boomers but the Flames and Boomers have an extra game to play this weekend so it’s not impossible that all three teams could finish level on points.

The Capitals have the toughest draw taking on top placed Townsville away this weekend then hosting second placed Bendigo in the final round.

The Boomers also have a tough draw playing third placed Dandenong at home this Saturday then backing up the following day against Bendigo away before travelling to Perth in the final round to take on the last-placed West Coast Waves.

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Coast on Sunday before hosting Townsville in Sydney next weekend.

They struggled at home last weekend against Bendigo going down 95-83.

The Spirit held a narrow 29-25 lead at the first break but the Flames fought back to hold the lead at half time 51-47.

Sydney Uni tried to shut Bendigo down in a low scoring third quarter but were unable to put points on the board themselves leaving the Spirit with a 65-59 lead at three-quarter time.

Bendigo pulled further away in a high scoring final quarter to claim a comfortable 12 point victory.

Captain Katie-Rae Ebzery led the way for the Flames with 17 points while Rohanee Cox scored 16.

Lisa Mitchell made an outstanding 10 assists while Paris Johnson took eight rebounds for the Flames with Cox again one behind on seven.

Sydney Uni coach Shannon Seebohm said he was disappointed with the result with the Flames players unable to get around the Spirit’s zone defence. The Flames regularly got out of jail with three point shots, outscoring Bendigo 36-9 in that regard but it wasn’t enough to compensate for their inability to land shots closer to the net.

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