FlUtding disappears Labor-allocated grant for Maitland off the agenda for Federal Government

• MELISSAH COMBER

Maitland will not be receiving the $186,000 allocated to the city for crime prevention by the former Labor Government.

The funds were announced by the Member for Hunter, Joel Fitzgibbon on August 9, 2013, after the Government had entered into caretaker mode in the lead-up to September's federal election.

The grant was to be used to install wireless CCTV systems in the Maitland Heritage Mall, Maitland train station and the Rutherford shopping mall with the money to have come from the Proceeds of Crime fund.

As a result of the timing of the announcement, no contracts were signed, and the eventuation of the funds was dependent on the outcome of the election.

The confirmation comes off the back of an announcement from Member for Paterson, Bob Baldwin last week that the Raymond Terrace CBD would receive $52,000 for CCTV from the Safer Streets Programme.

"I spoke to the NSW Police Port Stephens Local Area Command and they have advised that more security is needed in the Raymond Terrace CBD," Mr Baldwin said.

Mr Fitzgibbon accused the Government of robbing Labor held seats to fund projects in Coali­tionseats.

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Give kids the skills they need to enter the workforce Federal Social Services Minister Kevin Andrews has been seen and heard in the media quite extensively in recent days and one of his topics of discussion I particularly agreed with.

Mr Andrews said he would investigate whether 14 and 15-year-old school children need to be given greater "vocational orientation" to give them the tools to successfully enter the work­force.

He said feedback from employers indicated some youngjobseekers did not have basic knowl­edge such as how to dress appropriately for a job. It sounds like common sense to realise that

you don't turn up for an office job in a t-shirt and shorts but perhaps if you've never been exposed to a professional work environment you may nit know what is expected.

I think back to my days in high school in the early 90S. There certainly was a careers advisor employed at the school, but unless you actively sought to get career advice, it wasn't something that was raised in the classroom each day.

My memories of the careers advisor's advice seemed to be geared only towards steering students towards university.

That's understandable, given that high schools are traditionally seen as a stepping stone to tertiary education with a huge focus on gaining high university entrance scores.

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school education but there are a lot of kids who aren't interested in going to university and would rather get straight out there into the workforce.

At my school, those students seemed to drift along in the early high school years and generally couldn't wait to end their school days at the end of year 10.

A lot of them didn't know what they wanted to do, only that school wasn't for them any more. Without casting aspersions on all those particular students, many would not have had the skills to get a CV together or how to respond to interview questions.

Some battled their way through years 11 and 12, completed their HSC and still didn't really know what they wanted to do or how to go about find­ingajob.

I know that quite a few ended up on the dole. Bearing all that in mind, I think it's a great idea

to get students in years 8 and 9 thinking about their employment prospects. I realise that there are many other pressures and issues for kids of that age to worry about at that age, so care should be taken to not overload young minds with more hassles.

Preparing students for university should always remain one of the priorities for high schools. Gaining a degree certainly does help when seek­ing entry to the workforce, but we can't keep letting some students fall through the cracks.

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EDUCATION

Classroom replacement debate Labor candidate questions State Government's rate of removing ageing demountables

• MELISSAH COMBER

Labor candidate for Maitland, Jenny Aitchison has hit out at the Government for the rate at which it is replacing demountable

classrooms. Ms Aitchison said that the Government's

axing of the Demountable Replacement Program has left Maitland students languishing in ageing classrooms.

"Prior to the last State election, Labor had a Demountables Replacement Program," Ms Aitchison said. "This program ensured demountables were replaced in a system­atic and fair manner.

"By contrast, the State Liberal Govern­ment have axed the program, and proceeded with some refurbishments in an arbitrary and random manner."

Ms Aitchison pointed to figures obtained by a Labor party Freedom of Information request dated March 10, 2014 which listed Telarah Public School and Gillieston Public School, amongst others, as Mait­land schools that have had demountables for over ten years.

Member for Maitland, Robyn Parker said that not all of the figures are correct, point­ing specifically to Hunter River Commu­nity School, which the data claimed had Some demountables are up to 18 years old

four demountable classrooms, the oldest one aged over 13 years.

"They are using some very old Freedom of Information data which even says there are demountables at Hunter River Community School when there clearly aren't," Ms Parker said.

"When we came into Government we found schools such as Hunter River Community School living in demounta­bles that are completely beyond repair so Oast week we opened] a whole new school which is replacing those."

Ms Aitchison said that nonetheless, the Government has no plan or vision.

"They're just going to do a hodge-podge job of replacement, whereas Labor had a whole program," she said.

Ms Parker hit back, saying that the Government replaced 100 demountable classrooms state-wide last financial year, compared to 175 classrooms over 10 years under the Labor program.

"With demountables, they are where there is a growth in numbers. They aren't all in disrepair and there is a program to replace those within the education budget," she said.

"I think it's a bit rich for the now opposi­tion to complain about demountables when you see what we came up against when we came into government."

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COMMUNITY

Rutherford community unites Residents and business owners join forces to solve anti-social behaviour issues

• MELISSAH COMBER

The need for collaboration to end anti-social behaviour in the Rutherford shopping precinct was emphasised at a community

meeting last week. Rutherford residents and businesspeople

attended a meeting with Maitland City Councillors, police, shopping centre management and people involved with Rutherford Technology High School to voice their concerns and seek solutions to the intimidating behaviour and malicious damage that community members say has been plaguing the area.

Approximately 60 people were in attend­ance on Thursday night to discuss truancy from local schools, police response times and security in the area.

Many speakers said that they felt police did not take their reports seriously, claim­ing they had been told that it wasn't the police's problem.

Central Hunter crime manager, Detective Inspector John Zdrilic said that while there were always at least two patrol cars in the area, all the calls police received had to be prioritised, and that they now spent around 50 per cent of their time at domestic violence incidents.

"We have to do jobs on a prioritised basis," he said.

"As much as I would like to assure you that my cars will come immediately, chances are they are at a domestic situation."

Others took aim at Rutherford Technol­ogy High School, saying they were not doing enough to deal with their truants.

A school employee, who asked not to be named, said that the school has a strong policy against truancy, and an officer who makes home visits to chronic truants.

Some community members, on the other hand, stood up for the area's children, with local businessman and facilitator of the Rutherford Action Group, Peter Marquet saying many are being tarred with the same brush.

"I speak at a lot of schools and Rutherford is best school I go to," he said.

"go per cent of these kids are good kids." A local resident and Raymond Terrace

youth worker, Lauren, said that the community needs to be involved in engag­ing them and that negative dialogue is not beneficial.

"Youth programs need community involvement too," she said.

"How many people have actually said something positive to these kids?

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Manager, Naomi Rees agreed, saying that everyone needs to work together to help these children.

"We come from a place where we have a firm belief that a child is raised by a community," she said.

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"If we leave this meeting as individuals and don't come together again as a group nothing will be achieved."

Detective Inspector Zdrilic said that regardless of response time, each incident needs to be reported.

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EDUCATION » Funds disappear

A place of joy and learning Hunter River Community School unveils purpose-built facilities

"These projects should be funded on merit, not political persuasion," Mr Fitzgibbon said.

• MELISSAH COMBER

If you ask Principal Ian Hughes, the new Hunter River Community School is worth much more than its $7.6 million price tag.

The school for children with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities was offi­cially opened by Member for Paterson, Bob Baldwin and Member for Maitland, Robyn Parker last week, in its new site next to Metford Public School after spending ten years on a temporary East Maitland site.

"It's all so amazing," Mr Hughes said. "It is meeting the needs of the students

much more than we thought it ever would."

The new school, which has approxi­mately 60 students, has 10 purpose-built classrooms, a hall, a therapy space, which includes a hydrotherapy spa, and covered play areas.

"The Maitland project was fully funded in the last Budget and approved by the former minister .

"I've no doubt the Raymond Terrace project is worthy, but its funding should not come at Maitland's expense."

The Minister for Justice, Michael Keenan was unavailable for comment, but a spokesperson said that Mr Fitzgibbon's claim is wrong, and that the Government would still work with Maitland on crime prevention initia­tives.

"Joel Fitzgibbon promised CCTV on the eve of the election but ultimately knew he would never deliver these projects," the spokesperson said.

"[He] failed to indicate that Labor's commitments were dependent on the outcome of the election.

"The Coalition Government will work with local governments like Maitland during the next three years to explore local solutions to crime hot spots."

Mr Hughes said that the students were calm and at ease with the school.

"It's not institutionalised - there is a soothing colour scheme and breakout areas where, for example, kids with autism can take some time out," he said.

Paterson MP Bob Baldwin, Principal Ian Hughes and Maitland MP Robyn Parker have a look at the learning device of school captain, Clay Andrew

The Labor-allocated funding was to have contained $99,680 for the 'A Safer City - A Watchful City' project which was to have been an ll-camera wireless CCTV system for the mall and train station areas as well as $86,660 for the 'Rutherford Eye Watch' project in order to enable six CCTV cameras to be installed in the Rutherford commercial precinct.

"We also have the technology that gives us more flexibility as all rooms have inter­active touchscreens."

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"This education becomes a part of their makeup, and those lessons and funda­mental life skills can never be taken away."

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Newcastle's light rail project is moving forward, with Trans­port Minister, Gladys Berejik­lian opening registrations of

interest for contractors to the design and construct the new transport interchange at Wickham.

Speaking at a Hunter Business Chamber event last Wednesday, Ms Berejiklian said her main concern was ensuring smooth transitions for passengers using the interchange.

"The primary focus for us is customer amenity and customer services," she said.

"Making sure that people can move from one mode to another with convenience and that we use the opportunity to make both pedestrian access, but also modal changes, as smooth as possible."

"Obviously, for us, time is of the essence ... but at the same time when you want something delivered in a timely way you don't want to thwart innovation, so we'll wait to see what the people who register their interest give us."

Ms Berejiklian said that traffic and geotechnical works would be taking place in the coming months, with the trunca­tion of the heavy rail line to be completed

TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF ALCOHOL·FREE ZONE

GALTON'S RIVERSIDE CAR PARK, MAITLAND AROMA FESTIVAL

- SATURDAY, 16 & SUNDAY, 17 AUGUST 2014

Following a 28-day public exhibition, Council wishes to advise that it has agreed an application from Council's Marketing and Communications, to temporarily suspend the Alcohol-Free Zone within the Galton's Riverside car park from the Belmore Bridge east to Cathedral Street, then south to High Street.

The period of suspension being restricted to:

. Saturday, 16 August 2014, 10.00am-4.00pm

. Sunday, 17 August 2014, 10.00am-4.00pm

Contact: Mary Dallow on 4934 9818 or email maryd@maitland.nsw.gov.au

Transport Minister Gladys Berejlkllan

by the end of the year. "Over the next two months, you might notice traffic and geotech surveyors will be working to access the above and below ground factors that will playa part in construction of both the new interchanges and the light rail," she said.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

''We are making sure we do as much work as we can now, prior to truncation to make sure that the transition is as smooth as possible."

Ms Berejiklian said the exact date for the truncation of the heavy rail line would be known "in the near future".

No to tourism alliance

The Hunter Valley Visitors Information Centre in Pokolbin

• PAUL MONFORTE

C essnock City Council has rejected an approach from the Hunter Valley Wine and Tour­ism Association (HVWTA) to

form a strategic alliance. Council voted last year to take over

management of the Hunter Valley Visi­tors Information Centre from the asso­ciation which was formed following the merger of the Hunter Valley Wine Coun­try Tourism (HVWCT) and Hunter Valley Wine Industry Association (HWIA). At the time of the termination of the agree­ment there were outstanding amounts for rental and outgoings from HVWCT of $11,241,55 and HWIA of $3,007.70 .

The Council-built and funded visi­tors centre on Wine Country Drive was opened in 2001 with HVWCT handling

the day-to-day operations. Council had received a proposal from the HVWTA seeking $30,000 which would be allo­cated to several projects and also cover the outstanding debts.

The council meeting motion recom­mendation was for council to reject the proposed alliance but give consideration to future collaboration with the HVWTA on a project-by-project basis that supports the entire local government area. It also recommend writing off the outstanding debts.

Greens councillor James Ryan moved an amendment suggesting Council should in fact enter into discussions for strategic alliances with HVWTA. This amendment was put and lost with only Cr Ian Olsen joining Cr Ryan in support. The original motion was then put and carried without amendment.

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MAITLAND MATTERS

Congratulations to Maitland High School

It was an absolute privilege to attend Maitland High School's CanTeen fundraiser early this month, during which eight staff and students bravely shaved their heads to raise much-needed funds for CanTeen.

I was given the important job of shaving Principal Mr Weston's head during the event and must say I was pretty chuffed with the end result, as was Mr Weston.

Along with the head shave, the school organised a barbeque, bake sale, slave auction and a number of other activities to help raise funds.

A number of staff from the school have also registered to compete in the upcoming City2Surf running event, in the hope of raising even more money for CanTeen.

The school have set an ambitious goal of raising $10,000 and so far have raised an amazing $5,300.

This money will make a huge difference to CanTeen and the young people they support through the many services they provide. Donations for Maitland High School's CanTeen fundraiser can be made by visiting city2surf2014.everdayhero. com/au/team-maitland-high-school.

Speaking of young people, the exemplary artworks of students from across the Hunter and Central Coast are being exhibited at Maitland Regional Art Gallery until 6 July, as part of the annual ARTEXPRESS exhibition.

A great deal of workmanship has gone into these artworks and I encourage you all to pay a visit to the Gallery and view the exhibition while you still can.

Only 40 artworks have been selected to take part in this prestigious exhibition out of almost 10,000 bodies of work submitted during the 2013 Higher School Certificate.

22 of the students currently being exhibited attended schools in the Hunter and Central Coast, which is very pleasing.

It is a very proud moment for the students and their families to see their artwork on display and I congratulate the students on this fantastic achievement.

CESSNOCK MATTERS

Celebrating our community heroes

A big congratu1ations to our two locals who were awarded the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) on the Queen's Birthday week­end. Marjory Wotherspoon received her award for her service to the Kurri Kurri community, from helping out at the footy canteen, volunteering for the Red Cross and the school and business chambers of various local groups and organisations. The second OAM recipient was Philip Hele from Pokolbin for his service to tourism in the Hunter Valley. His promotion of our area to the international market has been outstanding.

The Mayoral Debate began with Heats A and B at the CPAC last week. Our teams were from Kurri Kurri High, Cessnock High, St Philip's Christian College and Mount View. Congratulations to Kurri Kurri High School and St Philip's Christian College for making the finals, and congratulations too to Cessnock High and Mount View for their speeches. The final will at the CPAC on Thursday 19 June from lOam and all are welcome to attend.

Take alookat the lanewaybetween camey's and Rouge Beauty along Vincent Street - the creative students of Mount View have transformed that space into something wonderful. There are 16 laneways receiving a make-over, and Council is supporting this along with the Cessnock Chamber of Commerce.

Works have commenced to replace the timber MiUgang Bridge at Ellalong with a solid concrete structure and it is expected to be completed sometime in September this year. For the time being, traffic will be able to pass that way but on a side track and there are traffic lights in place to regulate the flow of vehicles.

Last week I attended a ceremony held by the Kurri Kurri RSL Sub-Branch, who wanted to get together all of the people and organisations who helped in reviving the history of Hill 60 in their town. Council placed a plaque in Rotary Park at Kurri Kurri outlining the history and ties the famous Hill 60 event in the First World War straight back to the miners of the Hunter Valley.

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STATE POLITICS

Aitchison critical of Goward

• MELISSAH COMBER

Labor candidate for Maitland, Jenny Aitchison has slammed NSW Planning Minister, Pru Goward after announcing that

development will be allowed along the Newcastle rail corridor.

Earlier this month Ms Goward contra­dicted statements made by the former Planning Minister, Brad Hazzard, who previously guaranteed that the corridor would be public space.

Ms Aitchison said is another let down for the city.

"They've already cut access for the people of the Maitland, and now this ... it's just a slap in the face," she said.

"Newcastle is being sold out by this Government."

Ms Aitchison said that she was dubious of the planning process, believing that no movement should be made on the truncation before next year's state elec­tion.

"They haven't consulted properly," she said. "It's all an act - it's just ticking off the consultation process.

"I think it would be totally irresponsi­ble of them to [truncate the line] before the election - it will be a big issue for the people of Maitland, and it already is a big issue for the people of Newcastle."

Member for Maitland, Robyn Parker refuted Ms Aitchison's comments

Labor candidate for Maitland, Jenny Aitchison

however, saying that truncating the line was also an idea of the former State Government.

"Everyone knows that my view is that the truncation of the rail line wasn't necessary to revitalise Newcastle," Ms Parker said.

"The decision has been made, 1 didn't win that fight, but now this is just political opportunism from the current opposition who had wanted to cut the line when they were in Government."

Ms Parker said she was investigating what other transport opportunities are available for residents of Maitland.

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COMMUNITY

A haunting tour

Caretaker of Grossman and Brough Houses, Alan Todd

• MELISSAH COMBER

Despite being close to embarking on his fourth Haunted House tour of Maitland's Grossman and Brough Houses, caretaker

Alan Todd still counts himself as a bit of a sceptic.

"I don't feel anything in here, but so many people have," Mr Todd said.

The tour, to be held on Saturday night, will explore the 1870s-built houses by candlelight with tales of deaths in the houses, the land's convict history, and stories of its time as the original Maitland Girls High School to feature.

Mr Todd said that although he isn't entirely convinced of a ghostly presence, he has seen enough to remain curious.

"There was a woman on another tour

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who came up with something," he said . "She'd taken a photo and you could see

things going around people's feet - 1 was amazed."

He said he has questioned whether he had had his own experience with an unearthly body.

"One thing that did put me off, a few years ago during Steamfest, a woman was saying how she felt something in Gross­man, so 1 sent her over to Brough House and said 1 would meet her there," he said.

"When 1 went over she wasn't there, 1 mean she could have just left, but 1 asked the other volunteer if they had seen her and they said they hadn't.

"I wonder if this person ever existed." The Haunted House tour will be held on

Saturday, June 21 from 7pm. Tickets are $30 and include wine and supper. To book contact Alan Todd on 4933 7758.

Notice of Planning Assessment Commission Meeting Trinity Point Marina Mod 2, Lake Macquarie

The Department of Planning and Environment (the Department) has completed its assessment of the above proposal. The application has been referred to the Planning Assessment Commission (the Commission) for determination, under the terms of the Minister's delegation.

The Commission to determine the application comprises Ms Donna Campbell (chair) and Mr Richard Thorp.

Due to the level of public interest in the proposal, the Commission will be meeting to hear public views on the Assessment Report and recommendation, prior to determining the proposal. This is a final opportunity for interested parties to comment on the Department's assessment and recommended conditions of approval, before a decision is made.

The Commission meeting is scheduled to commence at 3:00pm on Wednesday, 16 July 2014 at the Bonnells Bay Youth & Community Centre, 275 Fishery Point Road, Bonnells Bay. The meeting is open to the public to observe the proceedings.

If you wish to comment on the Department's recommendation at the meeting, you must register to speak, by contacting Miss Rebeca Chungue on (02) 9383 2112 by 1:00pm, Thursday, 10 July 2014.

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There's animals aplenty Repertory Theatre features Toad of Toad Hall for the holidays

• MELISSAH COMBER

Ferrets, badgers and mice will be scurrying through Maitland Repertory Theatre these school holidays as the theatre's younger

members take on Toad of Toad Hall. Based on A.A. Milne's The Wind in

the Willows, the production will see 60 children between eight and 16, in three different casts, bring to the life the antics of Toad, a driver with a need for speed, and his friends, Rat, Badger and Mole as they try to stop him.

Director, Mary Coombes said that the play, first performed by the Repertory in 1986, has perennial appeal.

"It seems to still be loved because of the toad character," Ms Coombes said.

"He's so likable but very naughty. "I remember it being very popular

back then, but it was done by adults and children."

Theatre stalwart Frank Freeman was involved in the first production and played both the judge and, a role that is not making an appearance this time, the back end of the horse.

"The cast loved it and the audience loved it," Mr Freeman said.

"I'm looking forward to seeing the

The first judge. Frank Freeman. passes tips onto a current judge. Kate Wooden.

difference." Mr Freeman said that although playing the horse was fun there was always an element of danger in being the back end.

"My head was at his backside so I warned him not to do anything," he said.

"Luckily he never did, but I did tell him that I would walk him off the front of the

stage if anything happened." Toad of Toad Hall runs on Friday nights, Satur­days and Sundays for three weeks from June 20.

All tickets are $15 and can be booked at www.maitlandreptheatre.org or through the Maitland Visitors Information Centre on 49312800.

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Bridges Road upgrade at New Lambton Start of work

Roads and Maritime Services will be upgrading a 300 metre section of Bridges Road between St James Road and Sketch ley Parade from Tuesday 24 June 2014.

The upgrade will be delivered in three stages:

Stage I: Replacing stormwater pipes

Stage 2: Replacing the kerb and gutter along both sides of the road including driveway accesses

Stage 3: Resurfacing Bridges Road and removing the humps at Longworth Avenue and William Street.

Work will be carried out at night, Sunday to Thursday from 7.30pm to 4.30am.

Some day work will be required to replace sections of the footpath.

Work is expected to be completed in September, weather permitting.

Every effort will be made to minimise the impact of noise.

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Robyn Parker MP and Minister John Ajaka present the cheque to Trust board members Peter Hedges and Nell Cromarty

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The East Maitland War Memo­rial and Rest Park Trust has received a $5060 kickstart to renovate its hall, and there may

be more on the way. Minister for Ageing and Disability

Services, John Ajaka presented the cheque with Member for Maitland, Robyn Parker earlier this month, and said that there may be more funding available. "This cheque is a small cheque but it will help," Mr Ajaka said. "I honestly wish I could give more, but I will have additional funding towards the later part of the year, so that's why

we'll look at it again." Trust Chairman, Peter Hedges said the current funding will pay for urgent electrical work to keep the ageing building in use.

"We think it was originally an old army hut and it was put on the site and basically what you see here isn't much removed from what it was in those days," he said.

With use from the East Maitland RSL Sub­Branch, the Women's Auxiliary, Veterans Support Groups, Legacy and the National Service Association, Mr Hedges said that the hall holds a place in people's hearts.

"There is a lot of history here," he said. "You'd be surprised at the number of

people that just keep coming."

Cessnock crash follows failure to stop Inquiries are continuing after a man was injured in a single car crash at Cessnock last week.

About 11.35pm on Wednesday, June 11, police received complaints about a blue Ford Falcon sedan being driven erratically in the Cessnock area.

Soon after, police patrolling in Vincent Street saw a vehicle matching the descrip­tion and attempted to stop it. The vehicle drove away from police.

Police called for assistance and continued in the same direction as the vehicle and found the car had hit a telegraph pole in Quorrobolong Road.

The 19-year-old male driver, who was the sole occupant of the Falcon, had to be freed by emergency services.

He remains in John Hunter Hospital receiving treatment to leg injuries.

Inquiries into the circumstances leading up to the crash are still continuing .

Public assistance needed after act of indecency

Police have commenced inquiries follow­ing an act of indecency in Newcastle.

A 16-year-old girl was approached by a man after leaving an educational facility on Chinchen Street at Islington just after 6pm on Wednesday, June 11.

The man made an inappropriate comment to the girl and performed a lewd act.

The girl walked away and reported the incident.

Police from Newcastle City Local Area

Command were alerted and conducted a canvas of the area.

An investigation is underway and police are appealing for public assistance in an attempt to identify and locate the man involved.

He was described as being aged in his 30s and wearing a white shirt with blue stripes, black pants and a baseball cap.

Cardiff man arrested over diesel thefts

Inquiries into diesel theft offences in the area led to the execution of two search warrants last week, one at a property on Macquarie Street, Cardiff and the another at a property on Nott Street, Edgeworth.

Property seized included: two heavy duty battery charger/jump start (confirmed stolen), two heavy vehicle mud flaps (confirmed stolen), twin axle galvanised box trailer (confirmed stolen from Heatherbrae in May 2014), two boxes of ammunition, a mobile speed camera sign, three diesel fuel pumps, 100 litre plastic tank (on rear box trailer), and a Toyota Landcruiser containing a 3000 litre plastic tank and fuel pump/hoses/ nozzles on rear tray.

Police arrested a 40-year-old man at the Cardiff location.

He was taken to Toronto Police Station and charged with break, enter and steal, two counts of larceny, malicious damage and enter enclosed land. He was granted conditional bail to appear in Toronto Local Court on 26 June 2014. Inquiries are continuing.

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Research released by the University of Queensland shows that physical inactivity has become the greatest health risk factor for women over 30 - posing more ofa threat than smoking, obesity and high blood pressure.

Women who don't exercise are at the greatest risk of heart disease, Australia's biggest killer. The health of more than 32,000 Australian women was tracked to compile the research,

published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. University of Queensland research professor Wendy Brown

said the research showed women needed to move more to improve their health.

"Continuing efforts to encourage people to stop smoking are warranted, but much more emphasis should be placed on physical inactivity;' she said.

The study found women's risk factors for heart disease changed throughout their lives, with smoking having the great­est impact below 30.

At a population level, inactivity is the biggest risk factor but it is ignored by the people who make the decisions. When you think of the millions spent on stopping smoking, cholesterol or pharmaceuticals ads, we need to promote physical activity a lot more. Maybe because no one makes money when you go out for a walk or take the pushbike for a spin its not pushed in the mainstream media, because why would anyone pay to advertise it?

The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommend that all adults get 150 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity each week, and researchers say if every woman older than 30 were to reach this recommendation, then at least 2,000 women's lives would be saved just in Australia each year.

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The tragic death of a young child from meningococcal disease in the Hunter this week serves as a timely reminder to be vigilant against uncommon but deadly bacteria.

The people at highest risk are children under the age of five years and the group, adolescents to young adults.

However, anyone can be affected. The symptoms to be aware of include fever, headache, reduced appetite, neck stiffness and a sensitivity to bright lights.

Some of these classic symptoms may be hard to detect in very young children. In this age group you may have rapid develop­ment of sore muscles and joints, drowsiness, vomiting, fatigue, diarrhoea and even confusion.

The appearance of pinprick red or purple spots or bruises is an ominous sign. Be aware that the symptoms can develop very rapidly. Death can develop withing hours. Early diagnosis is vital.

If the right treatment is given quickly, most people make a full recovery, but not everyone. Death still occurs in somewhere between 5-10% of people who develop an invasive meningococ­cal infection, despite the correct treatment.

Seek medical treatment without delay if you or a family member have these signs or symptoms.

Meningococcal is a caused by a bacteria that lives naturally in the back of the nose or throat of about 10% of people in our community. It can spread across the lining of the throat to become a blood infection (septicaemia) or it can affect the covering of the brain and spinal cord (meningitis).

The bacteria is spread by close person to person contact of infected secretions and is seen in smokers, those that live in crowded conditions and from intimate kissing of mUltiple part­ners. In Australia, the B and C strains of the bacteria are the most common, with the B strain arguably the more serious.

Vaccination is now available for both strains. Children receive vaccination against the C strain as part of the immunisation schedule and is only available with private prescription.

Talk to your family doctor about meningococcal immunisation or if you develop any of the signs or symptoms.

e Community funding is time for its grounds to receive a spruce up," Member for Maitland, Robyn Parker said.

Applications are now open for the 2014 Community Building Partnerships Program.

The program sees $200,000 allocated to each state electorate to fund commu­nity infrastructure projects.

"This grant program will allow community groups to apply for grants to benefit the local community that will provide positive social, recreational and environmental outcomes for Maitland," Member for Maitland, Robyn Parker said.

The last round of the program saw Maitland District Netball Association receive $50,000 for the construction of a new clubhouse, the Kiwanis Club of East Maitland receive $20,000 to install a playground at Millers Forest Public School and the Country Women's Asso­ciation receive $12,000 to refurbish the Maitland hall kitchen.

Applications can be made at www. communitybuildingpartnerships.nsw. gov.au.

e Courthouse project

A $120,000 landscaping project has begun at Maitland courthouse.

The project will include new outdoor bench seating, paving and concreting to complete upgrades to the heritage-listed building, which last year underwent a $1.1 million renovation to install a new roof, carpet and underground pipes, as well as improve the building's aesthetics.

"The iconic courthouse recently received a major renovation and now it

"The current paving in the forecourt is uneven and broken and needs to be excavated and replaced.

"The London plane tree has needed plenty of TLC in recent years and clear­ing the pavers will make it easier for gardeners to deliver nutrients to its roots system."

The work is being completed by Hunter­based Kingston Building and is expected to take four weeks.

e Green Globe Awards

Nominations are now open for the Green Globe Awards.

The awards, now in their 15th year, recognise environmental excellence, leadership and innovation in NSW.

Businesses, not-for-profit organisa­tions, local and State government and individuals can submit nominations for the awards across categories that include sustainability, recycling and water effi­ciency. Member for Maitland and former NSW Environment Minister, Robyn Parker said that the awards showcase a range of environmental achievements and learning opportunities.

"The Globe Awards offer organisations a chance to learn from environmental leaders across a range of enterprising environmental projects and to become part of a dynamic network with a massive body of knowledge, technical expertise and innovative environmental solutions," she said. Information: www. environment.nsw.gov.au/greenglobes. Nominations close July 21.

Costs o. being a carer lIaving an illlpact

S imple everyday pleasures such as coffee with friends are growing increasingly out of reach for seniors

struggling with the rising costs of caring for a person with a disability, new research shows.

Their budgets are increasingly being taken up with necessities such as food, housing and health-related expenses, according to the report Meeting hidden costs of care in the home: Impacts of the presence of disability on expenditure patterns of older Australian households, commissioned by National Seniors Productive Ageing Centre.

Researchers from the National Centre for Social and Economic Modelling (NATSEM) at the University of Canberra examined data from the Australian Bureau of Statis­tics (ABS) and found that many of the costs of caring were not only hidden but also increased with age.

"Older people, the disabled and those who care for them are the hidden and too often forgotten members of our society:' National Seniors chief executive Michael O'Neill said.

"They are making sacrifices just to put food on the table, pay for the roof over their head and cover their increasing medical and care needs.

"Their lives will end up being a struggle for survival with little to look forward to

without the everyday pleasures that most of us take for granted:' O'Neill said.

''And what happens to them if their spouse or loved one also needs care?"

The report showed that in 2011, more than 560,000 seniors with severe or profound disabilities needed assistance with self-care, mobility or communica­tion to live at home.

Nearly two million Australian house­holds have at least one person aged 65 years or over and nearly three out of every five of these households have at least one person aged 65 years or over with a disability restricting their everyday activi­ties.

Among couple and single-parent house­holds, those with seniors who needed help with basic care spent over $100 per person per week less than households without seniors needing assistance.

Couple families who had a member with a disability spent about 26% of their total consumption on food, about 3.5% more than families without members with a severe or profound disability.

And no matter the income level of older couple households, having a family member with severe or profound disabil­ity meant they spent more on necessities such as food and health items and services and less on recreational activities - which were classed as luxuries. Seniors caring for disabled people find small luxuries hard to afford Photo: Can Stock Photo

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The Newcastle Jets will kick-off the 2014/15 A-League season on the road with a blockbuster derby clash against the Central

Coast Mariners at Bluetongue Stadium on Saturday, October 11.

The Round 1 fixture will be one of four away matches the Jets will play to start the season while the playing surface at Hunter Stadium is re-laid ahead of the 2015 AFC Asian Cup.

The Jets' first home match will take place against Melbourne Victory in Round 5 on Saturday November 8.

The first home derby of the season is set for Sunday November 30 at Hunter Stadium, with the Mariners making a second visit to Newcastle on Saturday, February 28.

The Jets also host reigning champions Brisbane Roar and NSW rivals Sydney FC twice each at Hunter Stadium.

Other blockbuster home fixtures include a clash with start-studded Melbourne City on Tuesday, December 30, a showdown with Western Sydney Wanderers on Satur­day, February 14, and an Easter Monday match-up against Perth Glory.

The Hyundai A-League competition will take a three-week hiatus during January for the 2015 AFC Asian Cup, for which Newcastle is one of the host cities.

The Jets' wrap up their season with a

The Jets' first home game will be In round 5

final round showdown with Sydney FC at Hunter Stadium. In total, the Jets play 13 matches at Hunter Stadium during the 2014/15 season, including four Friday night matches, five Saturday matches, two Sunday games and one game each on Monday and Tuesday.

Newcastle Jets CEO Robbie Middleby welcomed the announcement of the draw.

"We're excited to host a number of big matches on a brand new playing surface at Hunter Stadium this coming season and we believe the re-laid pitch will contribute to a more entertaining football spectacle for our Members to enjoy," Middleby said.

o JETS 2014/15/1 A-League Draw

NSW kick-oft times listed ROUND 14: v Melbourne City. Hunter Stadium, Tuesday Dec 30, 5pm

ROUND 1: v Central Coast Mariners, ROUND 15: v Sydney FC, Central Coast Stadium, Saturday Oct 11, 5pm TBA. Saturday Jan 3. 7.45pm

ROUND Z: v Melbourne City. AAMI Park. Sunday Oct 19. 3pm

ROUND:J:vWellington Phoenix. Westpac Stadium. Sunday Oct 26. 3pm

ROUND 4: v Perth Glory. nib Stadium. Saturday Nov 1. 5pm

ROUND 5: v Melbourne Victory, Hunter Stadium, Saturday Nov B, 5pm

ROUND 6:v Brisbane Roar, Hunter Stadium, Friday Nov 14, 5pm

ROUND 7:v Western Sydney Wanderers. Pirtek Stadium. Saturday Nov 22. 5pm

ROUND 8: v Central Coast Mariners. Hunter Stadium. Sunday Nov 30. 5pm

ROUND9:v Brisbane Roar. Suncorp Stadium, Wednesday Dec 3, Bpm

ROUND 10:v Wellington Phoenix, Hunter Stadium, Saturday Dec 6, 5pm

ROUND11:v Perth Glory, nib Stadium, Friday Dec 12, 9.45pm

ROUND 1Z: v Adelaide United. Hunter Stadium. Saturday Dec 20. 5pm

ROUND 13: v Melbourne Victory. AAMI Park. Saturday Dec 27. 7.45pm

ROUND 16:v Adelaide United. Coopers Stadium. Saturday Jan 24. 5pm

ROUND 17: v Brisbane Roar, Hunter Stadium, Friday Feb 6, 7.30pm

ROUND 18: v Western Sydney Wanderers. Hunter Stadium. Saturday Feb 14. 5pm

ROUND 19: v Wellington Phoenix. TBA, Sunday Feb 22, 3pm

ROUND ZO: v Central Coast Mariners, Hunter Stadium. Saturday Feb 2B. 5pm

ROUND Z1:v Sydney FC. Hunter Stadium, Friday Mar 6. 7.30pm

ROUND ZZ:v Melbourne City, AAMI Park. Sunday Mar 15. 5pm

ROUND Z3:v Western Sydney Wanderers. Pirtek Stadium. Saturday. Mar 21. 5pm

ROUNDZ4:v Adelaide United. Hunter Stadium, Sunday, Mar 29, 5pm

ROUND Z5: v Perth Glory. Hunter Stadium. Monday. Apr 6. 5pm

ROUND Z6: v Melbourne Victory. AAMI Park, Friday, Apr 10, 7.30pm

ROUND Z7:v Sydney FC, Hunter Stadium. Friday. Apr 17. 7.30pm

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Passing on the knowledge Newton returns from serious injury ready help with the progress of Knights youngsters

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It doesn't seem that long ago that Clint Newton was a fresh-faced rookie learning from the best in the business.

The lad born in South Carolina in the United States, but raised in Newcastle and taught to bleed the red and blue of the Knights alongside experienced names like Andrew Johns and current CEO Matt Gidley.

Flash forward 13 years and Newton is now that senior player with the power to influence the club's next generation of stars.

The veteran back-rower said it's a respon­sibility he relishes - especially in a season where the team has faced plenty of challenges, on-and-off the field. "I'm looking forward to helping:' Newton said. "That's all part and parcel with playing in a football team.

''You've got some young guys there that have developed some experience. And at the moment, some of them are developing some experience in some tough times. But this will go towards benefiting them for the future:'

You see, as difficult as 2014 has been for the Knights, Newton knows the club has faced tougher times. like the 2005 season, when on

Clint Newton Is back In first grade at the Knights

the back of a club record 13 consecutive losses, the Knights collected their first wooden spoon.

Newton has fond memories of the strug­gles that season, but also how the adversity inspired the team to win eight of their remain­ing 12 matches.

The veteran forward said the current side can

use that year as inspiration to fight through their form slump. "If you just keep knocking on the door, it will end up opening and that's what we've got to keep doing:' he said. "That's what we did in '05 and it turned out to be one of the most successful backends of the year.

"We deserved to finish where we did in 'OS,

but there was a tremendous amount of cour­age shown by the players that they could turn it around.

''We could have put the white flag up, like some teams have done in the last three years and end up with three wins for the season.

"But that's not good enough and this football side has got plenty of character and I think you'll see it turn around:'

Newton has no doubts the Knights can salvage some pride this season, particularly if they continue to receive strong support from their faithful fans.

He said loyalty from the supporters was a major reason why the 2005 side was able to turnaround such a disastrous start to the year.

''Well one thing that stands out in my mind is the support of the Newcastle people:' he recalled. "That was second to none and that proved that we've got the best supporters in Australia in rugby league:'

The Knights return to Hunter Stadium on Monday night for the clash with the North Queensland Cowboys. First grade gets under­way at 7Pm with the Under 20s match starting at4.45pm.

Newcastle's NSW Cup team will play Canter­bury at NO.2 Sportsground at 3pm on Sunday.

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