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PROUDLY INDEPENDENTWED 18 DEC 2013 Printed on 100% recycled paper
Seven years of rises
New Year’s at the Cambridge p.16
New role for Souris p.3
All Knights games highlightedp.12-13
M aitland City Council will apply to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal in an effort to raise rates an average of 8.35 per cent each year for
seven years.Councillors voted unanimously at last week’s
meeting to apply for the special rate variation in an effort to prevent a forecasted $92 million deficit in seven years, costing the standard residential rate payer an extra $800 on their yearly bill by the end of the variation period.
Despite receiving 23 written submissions object-ing to the proposal, councillors agreed that deal-ing with the issue could not be deferred.
“We are on the precipice of doing something great for this city,” Councillor Ken Wethered said.
“I reckon 100 per cent of people are not happy about it but the majority of people will do it.”
Councillor Brian Burke, who moved the motion, said that it was not an issue for the next cohort of councillors to deal with.
“Long term financial sustainability must be addressed and it must be addressed now.
“We can’t leave it to the next council to resolve.”
Council seek approval for rate increases averaging 8.35 per cent
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Maitland residential rate are on track to skyrocketing next year2014 Nrl season draw
The butterfly effect Trades & servicesNeed help at your placethis weekend? p.21-22
The rise will maintain some services at the levels they are currently programmed, including cemeteries, libraries, sustainability programs and Maitland Regional Art Gallery, while others will be enhanced, such as roads, footpaths, public amenities and sports fields.
“This Council has $880 million worth of assets,” Cr Burke said.
“These assets need to be maintained.”In light of the resolution to apply to IPART for
the special rate variation, Council has also revised its Delivery Program 2013-17 to incorporate the variation and extend its capital works program, incorporating the enhanced services.
The Delivery Program will be on exhibition until January 24.
Law firm stays OPEN over Christmas and New Year...Prominent Newcastle law firm, Turnbull Hill Lawyers, will be open for business as usual over the Christmas and New Year period with the exception of Friday, 27 December. John Teague, an Accredited Specialist and one of the Partners in Turnbull Hill Lawyers, said “Most other law firms close over the Christmas/New Year period but each year we stay open to serve our existing (and new) clients and referrers. We also gain many new clients who appreciate the fact that we stay open at this time of year!”
Said Teague, “People’s lives don’t stop just because it’s Christmas or New Year. People regularly need legal help over that period. It’s often an ideal time for people to sit back (after the Christmas rush) and have discussions, and make decisions, about aspects of their lives which require the help of a good lawyer – for example, buying or selling a property, buying or selling a business... or even taking advantage of having free time during their holidays to get their Wills and Powers of Attorney in order.”
“We also find,” said Teague, “that people are often in need of Family Law advice... and others need help when they (or someone they know) are in trouble with the Police - including when they've been charged with an offence.” “Our firm is large enough to cover the full range of personal and business legal services, and our decision to stay open over the Christmas and New Year period demonstrates to our clients and referrers that we’re serious about providing first class service... and we know they appreciate the
availability of our experienced lawyers,” he said. The offices of Turnbull Hill Lawyers are at 29 Smith Street, Charlestown – and you can contact them on 4904 8000 or visit www.turnbullhill.com.au
John TeaguePartner
Accredited Specialist Turnbull Hill Lawyers
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Three things bugging me in the lead-up to Christmas
Three disappointing important decisions span-ning the country last were handed down last week.
Firstly, the High Court disallowed the ACT’s same-sex marriage legislation. The decision wasn’t totally unexpected, but what a waste of time and money having courts fighting against state laws.
Of course, there needs to be some control at a federal level to prevent states going off on tangents with their legislation, but this was a chance for common sense to prevail.
Secondly, the NBN just seems to get slower and more expensive as time goes on. In fairness, the Coalition government can’t take all the blame for this, having only been in power for a matter of months. Some opponents of spending billions on the NBN question why whether we really need to have lightning-fast internet. They say there is nothing wrong with current speeds.
Well, we used to think dial-up internet was normal and good enough. We have to move with the times. I don’t really mind if I don’t have NBN speeds for my home internet use, but we have the capability now to deliver great benefits to busi-nesses. In particular, the opportunities to use it to help in the medical industry on things such as internet consultations make the NBN almost a necessity.
Thirdly, the decision by the Western Australian
government to establish shark “kill zones” seems like an overreaction.
Under the plan, any shark over 3m spotted near beaches around Perth and the south-west coast will automatically be killed. The WA government is responding to seven fatal attacks in the past three years. Those deaths are terribly sad and, of course, there should be measures in place to help protect swimmers and surfers, given that beaches are such a huge part of life in Australia.
But, as is often pointed out, we are heading into the shark’s natural habitat and killing them just for travelling too close to land.
As long as there are signs at beaches, indicating the likely presence of sharks then you accept the risk if you choose to go into the water.
This will be the final edition of the Post for 2013. Thank you again to the readers and the Post staff who donated to our toy appeal. The Samari-tans out-of-home care team were delighted to receive the gifts and their case managers are busy ensuring the kids will receive their gifts for Christmas.
Thanks also to all of you who have phoned, written or dropped in to see us in the past year.
The Post’s office will close on Friday, 20th December and re-open on Tuesday, 7th January. Our first edition for 2014 will be on Wednesday, 15th January.
A chance for common sense to prevail
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U pper Hunter MP, George Souris, has been appointed Minister for the Hunter.
The appointment is part of a small cabinet reshuffle brought about by the resignation of former Minister for Central Coast, Energy, and Resources, Chris Hartcher, who stepped down from the ministry earlier this month amid investigations by the State’s corruption watchdog, the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC).
Mr Souris said he would be a passionate advocate for the Hunter region in the role.
“I am honoured to have been appointed Minister for the Hunter, A region which is not only vital to the economy of NSW and Australia, but to which I have dedicated much of my working career,” he said in a statement.
“There are plenty of challenges, however I have lived in the Hunter for most of my life, including seven years in local government, I believe I understand the aspirations and needs of the citizens of
ICAC investigation sees Upper Hunter MP gain a new portfolio
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Souris getting straight down to business
New Minister for the Hunter, George Souris
this wonderful and diverse part of NSW.” State Member for Wallsend, Sonia
Hornery, who last week was promoted to Shadow Minister for the Hunter, said she was looking forward to working with her new regional counterpart to promote key projects including Stage 5 of the Newcastle Inner City Bypass, the Lake Macquarie Transport Interchange and finding a solution to traffic congestion around the Adamstown railway crossing.
NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell was confi-dent Mr Souris would be a strong advocate from the Hunter region in cabinet.
“Mr Souris understands the Hunter’s strengths and he will ensure the NSW Government capitalises on the region’s competitive advantages,” he said. “The Hunter is a strong contributor to the NSW economy, which is why this Government is committed to supporting its industries including mining, tourism, defence, agri-culture, energy, health and education.”
Outgoing Minister for the Hunter, Mike Gallacher, will take over the Central Coast portfolio. Member for Lane Cove, Anthony Roberts, will become Minister for Resources and Energy as part of the reshuffle, and Penrith MP, Stuart Ayres, will be promoted to the cabinet as Minister for Fair Trading.
Mr Souris will also continue in his role as Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Hospitality, Racing, and the Arts.
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T raditionally, Christmas is the season to celebrate with family members and spend time with our nearest and dearest.
But for many Novocastrians, Christmas can be a lonely time of year.
Local charity group, Samaritans, is help-ing to share the festive spirit with those in need of company this year through its twelfth annual Christmas Lunch in the Park. Although hundreds of people turn out to enjoy a meal at the Christmas Day event each year, the organisation esti-mates that potentially thousands more across the Hunter could spend the day feeling isolated and alone.
“Christmas can be challenging for many people, including those who are ageing and living alone and families who are struggling financially,” event coordinator, Laura Dawson, explained.
“This event proves that the community spirit is alive and well in Newcastle and shows just how much kindness and joy we
Twelfth annual charityChristmas Lunch in the Park on the Newcastle Foreshore
COMMUNITY
Samaritans serve up yuletide cheer
Volunteer, Robin MacDonald, serves lunch at last year’s Samaritans Christmas Lunch in the Park.
can share when we work together.”The event will see around 200 volunteers
serve up lunch to 800 people in a friendly atmosphere that includes live entertain-ment, gifts, and even a visit from Santa.
“Every year we see hundreds of guests who need an extra bit of cheer on Christ-
mas Day, or who don’t want to spend the day alone so they come and enjoy it with us,” Ms Dawson said.
“The event is open to anyone in the community who would like to celebrate with us.”
Samaritans’ Christmas Lunch in the
Park will take place in the rail sheds in Newcastle Foreshore Park from 11am on Christmas Day.
The event is free there is no need to RSVP. For more information contact Samari-
tans on 4960 7100 or visit www.samari-tans.org.au.
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T he Hunter region will receive a $1 million economic boost next July when thousands of university students descend upon the city
to compete in the 2014 Eastern University Games.
Newcastle was officially announced as the 2014 host city last week at an event attended by Games project manager, Rob Sheekey, representatives from Newcastle City Council and students from the University of Newcastle.
Newcastle City Council’s tourism and economic development manager, Jan Ross said hosting the event would be a major coup for the city.
“An event like this with 3,000 partici-pants will generate around $1 million in economic benefit for our local economy with significant business for accommoda-tion, transport and hospitality operators,” she said. “We are thrilled to have secured hosting rights and believe it is testaments to the quality of facilities and the commu-nity support that Newcastle has to offer
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for sporting events.” Newcastle will play host to about 3,000 university and TAFE students from across NSW and the ACT over four days in July, as they compete in a range of sports including AFL, basketball,
soccer, hockey, golf, tennis, and tenpin bowling.
The Eastern University Games will be run concurrently with the Northern University Games on the Sunshine Coast
and the Southern University Games in Wodonga as lead in events to the Austral-ian University Games, which will be held in Sydney from September 28 to October 3 next year.
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F our Maitland sporting codes will share in $140,000 of State Government funding with potential benefits to over 10,000
players and spectators.Representatives from Maitland District
Netball Association, Maitland City Coun-cil, Maitland Rugby Club and Thornton Redbacks Football Club were on hand last week as Member for Maitland, Robyn Parker, announced the recipients of funds from the Community Building Partner-ship program.
“It’s little projects sometimes, but they make a huge difference,” Ms Parker said.
“In partnership with local government we can drive that dollar so much further, which means we end up with a good qual-ity facility.”
Those little projects include tiered aluminium spectator seating for the Thornton Redbacks, who were awarded $15,718, and clubhouse upgrades for Maitland Rugby Club, who will receive $25,000.
For the rugby club, the money means that they can finally place a lining in their roof after twelve years of going without.
“At the moment you can’t use it in summer, because it’s too hot,” Club Presi-
COMMUNITY
State sport cash benefits many
Robyn Parker MP with Maitland City Council’s General Manager David Evans, Maitland Rugby Club President Daniel Lewer, Maitland District Netball Association President Jenny Fullford and Thornton Redbacks Football Club Chairman Mark Whitchurch
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dent Daniel Lewer said. “When we get this installed it can be a utilised space.” At the other end of the spectrum, $50 000 was awarded to both Maitland City Council, to construct an accessible toilet, ramp, path-
way and car parking at No 1 Sportsground, and Maitland District Netball Association, significantly bolstering the funds needed to build a new $1.6 million clubhouse.
Association President, Jenny Fullford,
said that with 2300 players in the 2013 season, and approximately 4000 people at the park on a game day, the current 40 year old clubhouse needed significant expansion.
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According to Guinness World Records, the most lights simultaneously lit on a Christmas tree is 194,672, achieved by a Belgian group, Kiwanis Malmedy/Haute Fagnes, on December 10, 2010.
To achieve the feat, the group hung 350 three metre garlands on the tree, each containing 576 lights. The lights were required to remain lit for five minutes, and witnesses came to the 194,672 figure by using voltage calculations.
For 30 years some very special elves at Canada Post have been helping Santa respond to his letters – over 15 million of them.
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194,672 Christmas lights
N ewcastle Permanent’s Cinema Under the Stars is returning to Newcastle for its seventh time due to popular demand!
The FREE event will be held at the King Edward Park on Saturday, 18 January and will feature family favourite, Despic-able Me 2, rated PG.
Newcastle Permanent CEO Terry Millett said Cinema Under the Stars was one way Newcastle Permanent gave back to the local community.
“Last year we held two events which together attracted almost 10,000 people to King Edward Park and we’re look-ing forward to another fantastic night
again this year. Newcastle Permanent is extremely proud to host Cinema Under the Stars as a unique way of supporting Hunter families by staging free, major community events that allow them to spend quality time with friends and family,” Mr Millett said.
“Newcastle Permanent’s 2013-14 Cinema Under the Stars program is our biggest yet, lighting up 14 locations across New South Wales.
"Everybody is welcome and entry is free. Guests are encouraged to bring a picnic.
Food and non-alcoholic drinks are also available for purchase at the park.
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According to Council document, three quarters of Maitland’s tip users could potentially pay more to use the city’s facility after councillors voted 9-3 to adopt a differential pricing system.
Councillors Henry Meskauskas, Philip Penfold and Nicole Penfold opposed the motion, which will see users charged $262 to dump a tonne of waste, where previously sedans and station wagons were charged $23 and vans, utes and single axle trailers paid $66.
The system was developed after it was found the Mount Vincent Road facility would reach capacity in three years due to the high number of recyclable materi-als being dumped in landfill. A Council study determined that 66 per cent of the dumped waste was recyclable.
Green waste, cardboard, e-waste, concrete, bricks and polystyrene can be disposed of for free at the tip, as they then go on for recycling. “Differential pricing is about changing behaviour,” Council Manager Development and Environment David Simm said. “What we’re creating here is the opportunity
for people to decrease their gate fee by sorting their recycling out.” While Councillor Nicole Penfold criticised the January 1 adoption date of the system due to the number of residents who will be disposing of rubbish from Christmas, the majority of councillors agreed resi-dents need a financial incentive.
C hildren in out of home care across the Hunter region will have an extra present under the tree this Christmas thanks
to the generosity of our readers, Sew Soft Gifts at Charlestown and the numerous Post staff who dug into their pockets to donate toys to Samaritans.
The Post delivered the gifts to Coordi-nator of Out of Home Care, Sue McDon-ald, at a Samaritans Christmas party at Walka Water Works near Maitland last week.
“We really appreciate the Post’s efforts in collecting Christmas presents from the public for our children in foster care,” Ms McDonald said.
“Foster caring is both a rewarding and challenging job at times, so to be able to help out our carers with presents for these children is very much appreciated. Carers work hard all through the year to provide stable and loving homes for children who are not able to live with their parents whether that be for a short time or for longer.
“Samaritans pride themselves on providing children with the best possible care environment. These gifts that have been kindly donated by the Post readers will be very much appreciated by chil-dren of all different ages in Samaritans care”.
Samaritans is one of more than 40 non-government agencies looking after the more than 17,800 children and young people who are unable to live at home.
COMMUNITY
Post delivers to give kids a bright Christmas
Paul Monforte
Melissah CoMber
(L-R) Samaritans Out of Home Care coordinator Sue McDonald, Chris and Sally-Ann Chate and editor Paul Monforte with toys presented by the Post
The Mount Vincent Road Waste Management Centre will adopt a differential price structure next year
Tip fees on the way up
David Evans General Manager 285–287 High Street, PO Box 220 Maitland NSW 2320t 02 4934 9700 [email protected]
Agendas are available from our website or by contacting customer service. For information on development applications please visit our website – maitland.nsw.gov.au
PUBLIC NOTICESCHRISTMAS 2013 & NEW YEAR 2014 ARRANGEMENTSMaitland City Council will be closing its offices, libraries and certain other buildings and services during the forthcoming Christmas/New Year period. The following arrangements will apply during that period:
• Administration Building: Closes at 1.00pm on Tuesday, 24 December 2013 and will reopen on Thursday, 2 January 2014.
• Maitland Regional Art Gallery: Open every day as usual between Christmas and New Year from 10.00am to 5.00pm, except Mondays, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
• Libraries: All library branches will open regular hours on Saturday, 21 December 2013. All branches will be closed from 1.00pm on Tuesday, 24 December 2013 and will reopen on Thursday, 2 January 2014.
• Swimming Pools: Close at 4.00pm on Tuesday, 24 December 2013. Closed full day Christmas Day only. Open Boxing Day from 11.00am to 7.00pm. Close at 5.00pm New Year’s Eve. Open at 11.00am on New Year’s Day.
• Waste Disposal Depot, Mt Vincent: Closed Christmas Day only.• Waste Collection Services: There will be no kerbside waste
collection service on Christmas Day. Wednesday (Christmas Day) collection will be carried out on Thursday (Boxing Day). The remainder of the week’s service will be the day after the normal collection day (eg. Friday service will be collected on Saturday). All waste collection operations will resume normal service the week starting 30 December 2013.
• Works Depot: Closes at 11.00am on Tuesday, 24 December 2013 and will reopen on Thursday, 2 January 2014.
• Visitor Information Centre: Closes at 1.00pm on Tuesday, 24 December 2013 and will reopen Boxing Day from 9.00am to 5.00pm. Open every day between Christmas and New Year from 9.00am to 5.00pm, except New Year’s Day, when opening hours will be 11.00am to 3.00pm.
• Maitland Gaol: Closes at 1.00pm on Tuesday, 24 December 2013. Closed 25 December 2013. Open for tours every day between Christmas and New Year from 10.00am to 4.00pm, except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
For emergencies during the closure period please contact the Customer Service Centre on 4934 9700.
TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF ALCOHOL FREE ZONE MAITLAND RIVER WALK AND GALTON’S CARPARKNeW YeAR’S eVe CeLeBRAtIoNS 2013 tueSDAY, 31 DeCeMBeR 2013
Following a 28 day public exhibition, Council wishes to advise that it has agreed to an application to temporarily suspend the Alcohol Free Zone within the area known as Galton’s Car Park and the adjacent Alcohol Free Zone along the Maitland River Walk.
The period of suspension is from 3.00pm to 9.30pm on Tuesday, 31 December 2013.
Contact: John Roberts on 4934 9749 or email [email protected]
Interested residents are welcome to attend.Next meeting: 28 JANUARY 2014 – 5.30pm
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With more people out and about on our roads preparing for the busy Christmas period, I am witnessing drivers taking unnecessary risks and not only endangering their own lives but the lives of others.
Tragically, too many families will be without loved ones during what is supposed to be the happiest time of year because of fatalities on our roads. While driving is an accepted part of everyday life, it also comes with a huge amount of responsibility.
Whether you are driving to the local shopping centre or travelling interstate, be patient and treat our roads and other drivers with the respect they deserve.
Don’t drink and drive, slow down and abide by the speed limits. Stop, revive and survive, take extra care around road-works and most importantly arrive alive.
While most of us will enjoy some much needed time off during the festive season, police will be out in force in an attempt to keep everyone safe and will be enforcing double demerit points from 20 December until 1 January.
If you do the wrong thing you can expect to be caught. One worrying trend I am witnessing on our roads is the use of mobile phones. I know we all lead very busy lives but there are no excuses to justify the illegal use of mobile phones.
Earlier this year Roads and Maritime Services launched the ‘Get you hand off it’ campaign to address this trend and pleas-ingly have already seen a drop in the number of people caught using mobile phones while driving. I urge you all to be safe on our roads and enjoy this very special time with your family and friends.
Cr Peter BlaCkmoreMaitland City Council Mayor
Taking risks on the road not worth it
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Y ear 12 Schoolies on the Gold Coast has become an institu-tion. But for so many it has also become a negative experience
with days and nights of partying so often leading to tragic consequences.
A group of Avondale School’s Year 12 leavers believe you can celebrate and reward yourself without the hangover. Twenty-six of the school’s graduates have just returned from two weeks spent in Cambodia enjoying new sights, sounds, smells and experiences while using the talents gifted to them for the good of others.
“This Cambodia Schoolies adventure has opened our eyes to true poverty," said Avondale School Pastor Brian Reed. “It also showed that even just a little bit of help can go a long way," he said, “with our students building a house for a family in need, helping trauma injury patients and their families at a local hospital, and connecting with
children at an orphanage." “It was an amazing cultural experience," said student Shanay Hayden, “and so much more fun than I imagine a Gold Coast Schoolies to be. We slept overnight in a village, experiencing the beautiful, simple yet tough life of the villagers first hand. We danced, laughed, bathed at the water pump, slept on mats under mosquito nets, listened to cows and chickens beneath the house and woke to the sounds of roosters crowing and dogs barking," she said.
“It was definitely a challenging experi-ence, but very rewarding," said Shanay. “I can totally recommend a similar trip to other schoolies. Not only did we have so much fun, and make a difference in the lives of others, but our parents were also able to relax knowing we were doing something different but safe. The trip has opened my eyes to so much more that I feel I was a little closed-minded before it," she said.
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Schoolies experience Adventure with Heart
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U mpiring is one of the toughest jobs on the Netball court and two of Maitland’s stars have been recognised for rising to
the challenge.Jessica Burg, 15, and Caitlin Gabriel,
16, who both hold their National C Badge, officiated at the National Under 12s Schools Sports Tournament held in
Maitland in September, an honour which is usually reserved for umpires who hold an AA badge – three steps above their current qualifications.
Both umpires were honoured for their outstanding officiating at a ceremony with Member for Maitland, Robyn Parker, last week.
“C Badges very rarely get the chance to umpire at the national level,” Maitland District Netball Association Umpires Convener Ngaio Stobbs explained.
“To Maitland, what it means is that the
work we put into our umpires is reaping benefit.”
Although they admitted the opportu-nity was intimidating at first, both said the experience and their enjoyment of umpiring has inspired them to go further.
“It gives me a lot of confidence,” Ms Gabriel said.
“I’d like to go for my B Badge, and then see what happens after.”
Ms Burg also hopes to obtain her National B Badge next year. “I just want to go to the highest level I can.”
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Robyn Parker MP with award recipients Caitlin Gabriel and Jessica Burg, and MDNA Umpires’ Conveners, Kellie Bowen and Ngaio Stobbs
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R adio listeners will be waking up to a familiar voice in 2014, with Steve Graham – better known to many as Steve G – making the
leap from drivetime to join Tanya Wilks in the KOFM breakfast timeslot from January.
Ms Wilks, who said farewell to former co-host David Collins in front of 500 fans at Wests, New Lambton late last month, welcomed her long-time off-air mate, Mr Graham, to the breakfast show last week.
“As Kylie Minogue once sang, ‘better the devil you know,’ and given that we have known each other for almost forever, we are starting from a good place,’ she said.
“However, we have never worked together so I’m fascinated as to how it’s going to come out of the speakers – who knows what kind of fireworks could explode.”
No stranger to morning radio, Mr Graham spent more than a decade co-hosting the breakfast program on sister station, NXFM, before taking up his post
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at KOFM on ‘Rush Hour with Steve G’ at the beginning of 2013. Station manager, Steve Smith, told the Post listeners won’t want to miss a minute of the new brekkie lineup. “This is a brilliant outcome for all Newcastle and Hunter listeners,” he said.
“With the powerhouse talents of Tanya Wilks and Steve Graham at the breakfast table, KOFM will be serving up an enticing mix of real Newcastle perspective with an extra comedy twist in 2014.”
Alex “The Flack” Flack, who worked
behind the scenes as a producer at KOFM in 2012, will join the duo as anchor and executive producer, while Mr Graham’s drivetime sidekick, Kristen Henry, will return to Canberra to co-host her own breakfast show in the New Year.
DELIVERING TO OUR COMMUNITY PROPOSED RATES INCREASE
Funding Our Future
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Rating category Rate $ Current 2013/14
Average increase per annum (%)
Summed % increase over seven years (includes 22.4% standard ‘rate peg’)
Compounded % increase over seven years (rate peg + srv)%
Rate $ 2020/21 (year seven)
Average increase per annum ($)
Residential urban (average land value $148,000) $986.54 8.94% 62.58% 82.08% $1,796.32 $115.68
Residential non-urban (average land value $296,500) $1,662.67 8.34% 58.38% 75.21% $2,913.18 $178.64
Farmland high intensity (average land value $686,000)* $2,954.46 6.52% 45.64% 55.64% $4,598.44 $234.85
Farmland low intensity (average land value $445,000)* $2,167.36 6.22% 43.54% 52.57% $3,306.77 $162.77
Business (average land value $303,500) $5,260.57 7.03% 49.21% 60.91% $8,464.62 $457.72
Mining (average land value $1,039,000) $ 151,903.88 8.35% 58.45% 75.31% $266,298.63 $16,342.11
* Farmland rating will be reviewed during the exhibition period.
Two information sessions will be held at the Maitland Town Hall, High Street Maitland, Tuesday 21 January 2014 at 10.00am and 6.00pm
Have your say - submissions received up until 5.00pm 24 January 2014• Online maitlandyoursay.com.au• Email [email protected]• In writing to: The General Manager, Maitland City Council, PO Box 220, Maitland NSW 2320
To find out more and read the Delivery Program 2013-17 (Revised) and Operational Plan 2014/15 visit maitlandyoursay.com.au
Council’s Delivery Program 2013-17 (Revised) and Operational Plan 2014/15 is on exhibition until 24 January 2014.
The comprehensive program outlines Council’s objectives through to 2017, and incorporates the budget, rating, fees and charges for 2014/15.
Over the last eight months, we’ve asked the community about their service expectations for the future. The revised program has been developed to deliver what our community wants as our city continues to grow.
Importantly, the program incorporates a seven year special rate variation proposal to increase total rates revenue by 8.35% each year for seven years and an adjustment to the proportion paid by each rating category. This is shown below.
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NRL DRAWROUND 1 [ MARCH 6-10 ] ROUND 5 [ APRIL 4-7 ]
ROUND 6 [ APRIL 11-14 ]
ROUND 7 [ APRIL 18-21 ] ROUND 11 [ MAY 23-26 ]
ROUND 12 [ MAY 30 - JUNE 2 ]ROUND 8 [ APRIL 25-27 ]
ROUND 2 [ MARCH 14-17 ]
ROUND 3 [ MARCH 21-24 ]
ROUND 4 [ MARCH 28-31 ]
Rabbitohs vs. RoostersBulldogs vs. BroncosPanthers vs. KnightsSea Eagles vs. StormCowboys vs. RaidersDragons vs. TigersEels vs. WarriorsSharks vs. Titans
Roosters vs. BulldogsBroncos vs. EelsSharks vs. WarriorsPanthers vs. RaidersDragons vs. RabbitohsStorm vs. TitansTigers vs. Sea EaglesCowboys vs. Knights
Panthers vs. RabbitohsTitans vs. BroncosRaiders vs. KnightsEels vs. RoostersTigers vs. CowboysWarriors vs. BulldogsSea Eagles vs. SharksStorm vs. Dragons
Rabbitohs vs. BulldogsKnights vs. BroncosSea Eagles vs. CowboysDragons vs. WarriorsSharks vs. RoostersRaiders vs. StormEels vs. TigersPanthers vs. Titans
Bulldogs vs. RoostersTitans vs. WarriorsTigers vs. BroncosRaiders vs. CowboysSharks vs. Rabbitohs
Byes: Dragons, Eels, Knights,Panthers, Sea Eagles, Storm
Panthers vs. EelsRoosters vs. RaidersCowboys vs. StormWarriors vs. KnightsBroncos vs. Sea EaglesRabbitohs vs. DragonsByes: Bulldogs, Sharks, Tigers, Titans
Dragons vs. RoostersStorm vs. WarriorsBroncos vs. RabbitohsSharks vs. PanthersCowboys vs. EelsBulldogs vs. KnightsSea Eagles vs. RaidersTigers vs. Titans
Sea Eagles vs. RabbitohsBroncos vs. CowboysWarriors vs. DragonsStorm vs. PanthersRoosters vs. EelsTitans vs. TigersKnights vs. RaidersBulldogs vs. Sharks
Tigers vs. RabbitohsBroncos vs. RoostersPanthers vs. BulldogsSharks vs. DragonsCowboys vs. WarriorsSea Eagles vs. EelsRaiders vs. Titansstorm vs. Knights
Roosters vs. Sea EaglesDragons vs. BroncosEels vs. PanthersBulldogs vs. StormWarriors vs. TigersRabbitohs vs. RaidersKnights vs. sharksTitans vs. Cowboys
ROUND 13 [ JUNE 6-9 ]
Sea Eagles vs. BulldogsEels vs. CowboysTitans vs. PanthersDragons vs. SharksRabbitohs vs. WarriorsKnights vs. TigersStorm vs. RoostersRaiders vs. Broncos
ROUND 14 [ JUNE 13-16 ]
Rabbitohs vs. TigersPanthers vs. DragonsRoosters vs. KnightsBulldogs vs. EelsTitans vs. Storm
Byes: Broncos, Cowboys, Raiders, Sea Eagles, Sharks, Warriors
ROUND 9 [ MAY 9-12 ]
Roosters vs. TigersCowboys vs. BroncosWarriors vs. RaidersTitans vs. RabbitohsStorm vs. Sea EaglesKnights vs. PanthersDragons vs. BulldogsEels vs. Sharks
ROUND 10 [ MAY 16-19 ]
Rabbitohs vs. StormBroncos vs. TitansEels vs. DragonsSharks vs. TigersCowboys vs. RoostersRaiders vs. PanthersBulldogs vs. Warriorssea eagles vs. Knights
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ROUND 20 [ JULY 25-28 ] ROUND 24 [ AUGUST 21-25 ]
ROUND 17 [ JULY 4-7 ] ROUND 21 [ AUGUST 1-4 ] ROUND 25 [AUG 28 - SEPT 1 ]
ROUND 18 [ JULY 11-14 ] ROUND 22 [ AUGUST 8-11 ] ROUND 26 [ SEPT 4-7 ]
Knights vs. RoostersBroncos vs. StormPanthers vs. SharksTitans vs. EelsBulldogs vs. CowboysWarriors vs. Sea EaglesTigers vs. DragonsRaiders vs. Rabbitohs
Broncos vs. KnightsRabbitohs vs. CowboysDragons vs. TitansWarriors vs. RoostersBulldogs vs. TigersSharks vs. RaidersPanthers vs. StormEels vs. Sea Eagles
Bulldogs vs. Sea EaglesDragons vs. CowboysRoosters vs. SharksTigers vs. PanthersRabbitohs vs. Titans
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Sea Eagles vs. TigersWarriors vs. EelsStorm vs. BulldogsTitans vs. Raiderssharks vs. KnightsPanthers vs. BroncosByes: Cowboys, Dragons,Rabbitohs, Roosters
Rabbitohs vs. Sea EaglesBroncos vs. BulldogsCowboys vs. TigersKnights vs. stormEels vs. RaidersWarriors vs. SharksDragons vs. PanthersRoosters vs. Titans
Storm vs. BroncosRoosters vs. RabbitohsKnights vs. DragonsRaiders vs. EelsCowboys vs. Sea EaglesPanthers vs. WarriorsTitans vs. BulldogsTigers vs. Sharks
The Finals
Qualifying Finals
WEEK 1 [ SEPT 12-14 ]
semi Finals
WEEK 2 [ SEPT 19-20 ]
Preliminary Finals
WEEK 3 [ SEPT 26-27 ]
Grand Final
WEEK 4 [ OCTOBER 5 ]
ROUND 19 [ JULY 18-21 ]
Sharks vs. CowboysEels vs. RabbitohsRoosters vs. PanthersStorm vs. RaidersBroncos vs. WarriorsKnights vs. TitansTigers vs. BulldogsDragons vs. Sea Eagles
ROUND 23 [ AUGUST 14-18 ]
Rabbitohs vs. BroncosEels vs. BulldogsKnights vs. WarriorsPanthers vs. CowboysTitans vs. Sea EaglesRaiders vs. DragonsStorm vs. SharksTigers vs. Roosters
State of Origin IMay 28
State of Origin IIJune 18
State of Origin IIIJuly 9
ROUND 16 [ JUNE 27-30 ]
Sea Eagles vs. RoostersBroncos vs. SharksTigers vs. RaidersCowboys vs. RabbitohsWarriors vs. Pantherseels vs. KnightsDragons vs. StormByes: Bulldogs, Titans
ROUND 15 [ JUNE 20-23 ]
Raiders vs. BulldogsWarriors vs. BroncosSharks vs. Sea EaglesStorm vs. EelsTitans vs. DragonsKnights vs. CowboysByes: Panthers, Rabbitohs,Roosters, Tigers
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I n Finland, rather than a sleigh, Santa rides a straw goat named Ukko and one Maitland family may be lucky enough to witness if they take out the
Maitland City Centre Window Wonderland competition.
Ten shop windows in the Heritage Mall have been dressed by local artists to illus-trate Christmas carols, and by guessing five correctly, shoppers will be entered into a draw to win a family holiday to the home of Santa in Finland, valued at $12,000.
“Never before has a prize of this value been given away in the City Centre so we are very excited to not only see the precinct transformed in to a Window Wonderland but also send a family to Finland,” Mait-land City Council’s Manager Marketing and Communication Rachel MacLucas said.
“Featuring items such as images of Elvis Presley, large forma brail and oriental objects, the installation are not necessar-ily Christmas themed but are inspired by Christmas songs.
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To enter, shoppers will need to spend $20 or more at one of the participating stores where they will be then given a validation
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It may’ve been a pretty trying twelve months for Brisbane alternative metallers The Butterfly Effect, but in keeping with the adage ‘you can’t keep a good thing down’ the band
area back with a vengeance as Newcastle punters are sure to discover when they see in the New Year at the Cambridge Hotel.
“Yeah, it has been a while,” guitarist Kane Goedhart told TE. “Last year was the first year we missed a New Year’s gig prob-
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ably since we started, so we’re definitely keen on a big one in Newcastle.”
The Butterfly Effect, thanks to their three genre-defining albums ‘Begins Here’, ‘Imago’ and ‘Final Conversation of Kings’, rode the crest of the alternative metal wave that saw many Aussie bands (Karnivool, Dead Letter Circus et al) gain serious traction both here and overseas.
However, creative differences between the band and original singer Clint Boge put the breaks on a fourth album until Boge announced his departure last year.
While it seemed that we may’ve seen the last of the band, they have re-emerged, completely reinvigorated with a killer new
single ‘Eyes Down’ and a new frontman in Paul Gallagher. Goedhart said that while it is always a difficult replacing a singer, the situation with Gallagher could not be working better.
“All I can say about that is that we did a Sydney gig around October and about halfway through the show, everyone in the crowd was chanting “Paul, Paul, Paul” and I’ve never really seen a reaction like that before, which was just so awesome,” he said. “The thing about Paul, as well, is that he is not trying to be a Clint imperson-ator – everything he is doing he is totally making his own and we’re really excited about the possibilities.” For Goedhart,
now that the lineup for Butterfly Effect 2.0 is now locked in, there is a palpable sense of relief that they are now able to concentrate on the task at hand. “Yeah, it has been a pretty long time between drinks with albums so it’s a total relief that we’re on the path again to put out another f***ing great record.”
Goedhart said fans could expect the follow-up to Final Conversation With Kings’ sometime in the new year. “After the tour we’ll spend the first half of the year finishing off the album and maybe poking our heads up for the occasional show, but we’re all really excited about getting this album up and out there.”
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BELMORE HOTEL: Friday, The Levy-men; Saturday, End of Days; Tuesday, Dan Runchel and Friends,BERESFIELD BOWLING CLUB: Friday, Defaced; Saturday, GenR8 BRADFORD HOTEL: Friday, Spank N The Monkey; Saturday, Defaced.CAMBRIDGE HOTEL: Wednesday, Velvet Lane, DJ Owen Webber; Friday, Benjalu;a Saturday, The Seabellies, CENTRAL HOTEL, Stroud: Saturday, Kirsty Larkin; Sunday, Annie O’Dee and the Hotshots; Tuesday, Graeme Mills.CESSNOCK HOTEL: Saturday, Dave Feint.CESSNOCK LEAGUES CLUB: Friday, 2 Good Reasons; Saturday, Karaoke Klubhouse.DENMAN HOTEL: Friday, Lennie and Carter; Sunday, Jon Matthews.CRITEREON HOTEL, Singleton: Friday, Uptown.EAST CESSNOCK BOWLING CLUB: Saturday, Cover 2 Cover.EAST MAITLAND BOWLING CLUB: Friday, Idol Motion; Saturday, Retro Rockets; Sunday,. Stephen Cheney.EASTS LEISURE AND GOLF: Saturday, Karaoke.FAMILY HOTEL, Maitland: Friday, The Ratbags; Saturday, Open Mic Night.GEORGE TAVERN: Friday, James Paul; Saturday, Mardmax; Sunday, James Osborn.GRAND JUNCTION HOTEL: Thursday, Ngariki; Friday, Eucalypso; Saturday, The Re-Mains; Sunday, The Milestones.
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H arrigan’s at Pokolbin is set to kick off 2014 with New Year’s festivities that will literally rock your world.
One of Australia's most loved bands, Evermore, will be rocking the night away and heralding a happy 2014. Evermore are best listened to in large groups and at maximum volume, making them perfect for our New Year's Eve party with you and your friends. Evermore’s songs evoke a sense of grandeur, energy and spirit,and
stylistically they sit somewhere between early U2, Simple Minds and bluesy late Beatles, all connected by hopeful, engag-ing lyrics.
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Grandparents worth their weight in gold
seniorsGUIDE FOR OLDER RESIDENTS
r esearch today that reveals grand-parents are playing a vital role in providing childcare for their work-ing children undermines claims that older Australians are a drain on
the economy, says National Seniors.According to the Institute of Family Studies al-
most half of children aged three and under with working parents are cared for by their grandpar-ents – a figure in line with formal day care.
National Seniors chief executive, Michael O’Neill, described the findings as refreshing, fol-lowing recent reports* that framed older Austral-ians as an economic burden. “The Family Studies report touches on the vast contribution - from volunteering to childcare – that older Australians are quietly making across the economy every day,” said O’Neill. “Older people play a vital role in today’s working family: they’re providing child-care for their adult children and helping them into their first homes to the tune of $22 billion a year. Most older Australians are already working beyond pension age – they’re just not getting paid for it”.
“Put simply, when it comes to family, and their grandkids, seniors wouldn’t have it any other way,” he said.
Through volunteering, National Seniors esti-mates the over 50s contribute around $3.12 billion a year to the economy. The Institute of Family Studies report analyses trends in childcare from 1984 to 2011 using ABS data. A key finding was that since the early 1980s the proportion of work-ing mums has increased from four in 10 to over six in 10 in 2011.
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Sleep is a critical element of health. The less you get the less health you will have! Here’s some tips on getting more.
Reshuffle youR woRk day According to a 2012 study published in the American
Psychological Association journal Emotion, early risers tend to be happier, healthier and more productive – factors that make a powerful case for relegating your most taxing tasks to the early hours of the day.
embRace yoga If you’re a yoga cynic, it might be time to reconsider – the
ancient art might work wonders for your zen levels, but it can also revolutionise your capacity to get better sleep. In December 2012, researchers at Harvard Medical School discovered that those who practiced yoga daily experienced deeper and more restorative periods of rest.
Invest In youR sleepIng envIRonment Swap worn-out pillows or uncomfortable mattresses and
get block out curtains as you need a dark room. Don’t have electrical appliances near you (get rid of that phone on the table beside your head), a battery clock is $5 and the alarm works fine.
cut down youR caffeIne Intake You might think those two espressos don’t affect you
anymore, but your brain activity might prove otherwise.leave youR woRk at woRk It’s tempting to check your emails at work or in bed, but
turning your rest zones into a home office can see good sleep become a thing of the past. Ideally have no screens on after say 9.30pm. They all have a blue light that makes the brain think it’s the middle of the day! If you commit to setting clear work-life boundaries, you’re sure to see major improvements.
be gRateful foR what you have Interestingly, being grateful for the things in your life that
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When the spring sun cuts winter’s misery and its rays reach the wood of a grapevine, tiny buds begin to swell with anticipation for the coming season. Crammed into each fattening bud are some dozen leaves as well as the floral bunches which are soon to become grapes. Before long the first shoots erupt from the vine, and little waves of excitement stir in the bellies of winegrowers.
Over the season these vines will brave near-freezing mornings, howling spring winds and the fiercest of suns, all the while shoul-dering an expectation to ripen their fruit into bunches of vinous perfection.
The dawns of the first few months of the New Year are filled with the hum of tractors meandering along vine rows. Some of the more precious bounty is collected by hand, hunched bodies scattered through vineyards picking bunch at a time.
As grapes move from the land to the cellar, their metamorphosis into wine begins. Fruit is squeezed and juice extracted. Our will-ing ally, the humble yeast, transforms sugars into alcohol, and brings forth a myriad of aromas and textures through the magic of fermentation.
The young wine may find itself put to bed in toasted oak casks, left to mature and find a harmony of flavour from its complex characters. Finally, when the winemaker feels the time has come, bottles of this liquid legacy are decanted, and shown to the world.
Next time you crack a bottle, drink in deep the fact that you are imbibing something quite marvellous.
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Pool party! But not so fun with a gastro bug or swimmer’s ear
Recently I took up swimming at my local pool as part of a weight loss program. I developed a painful and itchy ear. My doctor said I had swimmer’s ear, but how did I catch that? (Craig, 51)
Good question Craig, but you prob-ably didn’t catch swimmer’s ear from your local pool, rather than created the right environment for it to occur. Swimmer’s ear is an inflammation or infection of the ear canal, from the outer ear to the ear drum. It can be incredibly painful especially at night or by pulling at your ear. There is often some deafness as the canal wall swells or fills with a discharge. It is thought that exposure to water in the outer ear canal can cause a skin irritation, which then allows bacteria into tiny skin cracks which then develop into an infec-tion. Alternatively, the water can create a warm moist environment that allows the overgrowth of fungus that normally lives on our skin. Keeping your ear canals dry by using ear plugs or a swimming cap can help prevent the condition.
The name “swimmer’s ear” is a bit misleading because swimming is only
one of the causes of this painful problem. Other causes include damage to the canal caused by attempting to clean your ears with finger nails, cotton buds or other objects like keys. Even certain shampoos or hair dyes that get into the canal can cause an irritation. Diabetes, middle ear infections or just having narrow canals can also contribute to swimmer’s ear. Of course dirty water can increase the bacte-ria load in your ear, but our local pools are closely monitored to prevent that.
Treatment usually involves ear drops and pain relief. While most infections are mild, there can be some serious complica-tions if not managed appropriately, so it is a good idea for anyone to see their family doctor if they think they have swimmer’s ear. However, this issue does raise a question about what CAN be caught from swimming pools and how we can all help to keep pool water clean. Germs from our bodies can wash off and contami-nate swimming pool water. Chlorine can destroy most germs but not always immediately. It seems obvious but it is particularly important not to swim when
you feel unwell as you are more likely to be carrying germs that have the potential to make other people sick.
The length of time you should avoid swimming for depends on the infection, so see your family doctor for advice. A condition called cryptosporidiosis (Crypto) is something we hear about in the news every now and then. It is a microorganism that causes diarrhoea and can be passed on to others via pool water, so it is important not to swim until 14 days after the diarrhoea has stopped. Other infections you should stay out of the water for include chicken pox, school sores, or athlete’s foot if it is untreated.
As a general rule, stay out of the water if you have an infection, shower before you swim, wash your hands after going to the toilet and avoid swallowing pool water. Parents should encourage children to have frequent toilet breaks, don’t change nappies at the poolside and children who are not yet toilet-trained should wear tight waterproof nappies. If you do get sick after enjoying your local pool, see your doctor and inform the manager of the pool.
If you have a medical ques-tion you would like to ask Dr Tony you can email the Post at [email protected].
Include your age and gender with your question, too. Dr Tony will try to respond to your questions, but if it is something you think is urgent or concerning please be sure to seek advice from your GP.
Dr Tony IsaacMBBS RACGP Kotara Family Practice
[email protected] www.kotarafamilypractice.com.au 4956 0888
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F ormer Australian Pace Bowler Nathan Bracken will be inspiring the young cricketing talent of Maitland this summer when he heads up the coach-
ing panel for the Shaun Brown's Country Cricket Clinic.
“Nathan is one the best junior coaches in the business and it’s fantastic that we have him on board for this year’s camp.” Shaun Brown said.
Bracken played five Tests for Australia and 116 ODI’s. Nathan was a left arm fast bowler who excelled in the one day game, in fact, in 2008 he was rated the number one bowler in ODIs in the world. Nathan will be remembered for his great changes in pace, using slower balls to deceive batsman all round the world.
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Former Test paceman Nathan Bracken and Jo Angel coming to Maitland in January
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formidable sight. He represented Australia in both Tests and One Day Internationals, and took over 400 first class wickets for Western Australia. The camp will be held in Maitland on Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st of January, 2014 from 9am to 3pm each day.
“Our aim with the clinics is to provide an excellent learning experience for enthusiastic cricketers between the ages of six to 16. Our program covers all facets of cricket 20/20, One Day, & Test formats are all aimed at improving participant’s skills, knowledge and enjoyment of the game,” Brown said.
"It’s fantastic to be able to involve former test stars in areas that normally don’t get that exposure,” said Brown, a professional cricket coach since 1987. Clinics feature the use of video analysis, a comprehensive program and written reports for all who attend. For more information please contact Shaun on 0412 382 558 Or visit www.cricketcoaching.com.au
The Post is giving away one place in the Maitland camp. To enter, send your answer to this question: Against which team did Nathan Bracken make his Test debut? to Shaun Brown's Cricket Coaching, 59 Mercedes Drive, Thomastown, VIC, 3074. Write your answer on the back of the envelope with your name and address. Entries close January 15.
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