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Uncertain future Council to review Beresfield Swimming Centre at end of summer season

• AMELIA PARROTT _ @amelia_parrott

The future ofBeresfield Swimming Centre is hanging in the balance.

There are fears the inland pool could soon be closed or sold, after Newcastle City

Council awarded a tender to a Queensland-based company for the ongoing operation of its pools at Wallsend, Mayfield, Stockton and Lambton last week.

The tender will see Lane 4 Aquatics manage the Wallsend, Mayfield and Lambton pools for up to five years and the Stockton pool for up to three, while the Beresfield Swimming Centre will remain in Council hands for the duration of the 2014/15 summer season. Attendance rates will be reviewed by Council at the end of the season before a decision is made about the pool's future.

Labor Councillor Jason Dunn, who has long campaigned against the privatisation of the city's inland pools, said he had serious concerns for the future of Beres field pool.

"If attendances don't improve I fear the pooPs future is in real danger:' he said. "Now more than ever the Beresfield and Tarro community will need to rally behind their pool to ensure its survival.

"Newcastle City Council also have an obligation to work with the local community to make their pool more affordable and attractive to users.

"Entry fees are too high for most local families and Council has done nothing to increase patronage."

Council's director of infrastructure, Frank Cord-

Beresfleld Swimming Club members Edina Zuercher. Caprice Skinner. Taylah Hayes and John Skinner outside Beresfield Swimming Centre

ingley defended the decision, saying other councils were also reviewing the ways they deliver services, like swimming pools, to ratepayers.

"We are following in the footsteps of councils around the country who are looking at alternative and cost effective ways to deliver services to the community," he said in a statement last Wednesday.

"There are eight permanent Council staff affected

by this change in service delivery and they were briefed this morning about the transition to the new arrangements.

"Council will be working closely with Lane 4 Aquatics, swimming clubs and pool users in the coming months to ensure there is a smooth transition and to keep everyone up to date on the changeover process."

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Getting the job done with compassion and dignity Amidst the horror of the MH17 disaster it is of some comfort to know that Australian police and soldiers are playing a leading role in the recovery of bodies and helping to return them to their respective countries.

We can now be sure that the process will be handled in a professional, respectful and sensi­tive way. I can only imagine the distress of rela­tives of the victims as they try to track down the exact whereabouts of their loved ones.

As 60 Minutes reporter, Michael Usher showed on Sunday night the crash site has not been secured or even properly roped off to keep people away.

Although as we saw, journalists are not all that welcome and have to undergo some questioning before being allowed to progress.

There are continual reports of fighting in the area which makes it very difficult for experts to safely work on the scene.

I understand though that it is a war zone and cooperation is probably not high on the agenda at the moment.

I think Tony Abbott's response to the situation has been quite impressive.

He's been firm in his condemnation of the incident while not getting carried away and throwing around specific blame at this stage.

The truth will come out eventually as to just why this plane was shot down and who is directly or indirectly responsible for it.

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Until then, let's just worry about maintaining the dignity of the victims and ensure they are treated with respect in death.

f) I travelled down to Swansea last week to cover NSW Opposition Leader, John Robertson's visit in which he spoke to local senior citizens about the Federal Government's cuts to conces­sions and discounts.

Labor's Mr Robertson said all the things you would expect from an opposition leader, telling me after the meeting that "people are very nerv­ous about the fact that this Government has a tendency to cut".

He spoke about how cost of living expenses that may seem small to those of us still in the workforce with a regular wage coming in, can have a huge impact on the lives of seniors and pensioners.

It really made me think about things such as being able to afford to register your car or to pay the water, gas or electricity bill.

Full credit though to the NSW Liberal Govern­ment for keeping the concessions and discounts going for another year by tipping in $107 million but there needs to be a longer-term solution.

It's all too easy for older people to become disconnected from society, especially if they live on their own.

Making it more expensive for them to live or to go on outings will just make the situation worse.

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Make way for The Levee Funding application and lighting on the agenda

Several other decisions were made about The Levee by Council last week, including a funding application and fac;ade lighting. Council to acquire two buildings for River Link construction

• MELISSAH COMBER _ @melcomber

Maitland City Council will move to compulsorily acquire two buildings in the Heritage Mall for component two of

The Levee. Councillors voted last week to make

an application to the Minister for Local Government for approval to give proposed acquisition notices to the owners of398 and 400 High Street, currently home to Bailey's Jewellers and New Look Eyewear.

Council already owns 396 High Street, and will demolish and then construct the River Link building over the three proper­ties to open up the mall and provide easier access to the Hunter River.

Owner of Bailey's Jewellers, Doug Crich said that he was happy for the acquisition togo ahead.

"This will be for the benefit of the mall," he said.

"As long as it is fair and equitable there'll be no problems."

Council will lodge an Expression of Interest in obtaining $9.92 million of funding for the river link, under the Resources for Regions for program, fol­lowing Maitland's naming as a mining­affected community earlier this year.

A Council report said that the project aligns with funding criteria, as the project will improve economic growth and productivity.

Councillor Ben Whiting said the project reflected the growth the mining industry as brought to Maitland.

"Maitland was named at the 10th most mining-affected local govern­ment area," he said.

"What better to mark the prosperity it's brought to the region than through this building?"

The Levee will be constructed, with or without the funding.

Councillors also supported a develop­ment application to light the facades of 39 buildings along High Street, above awning level.

The lighting will start at the Post Of­fice and finish at the ANZ Bank.

Mr Crich said that he was aware his build­ing was vital for the Levee construction. 396,398 and 400 High Street, which will be demolished the Levee's River Link

Residents can follow the construction progress and learn more about The Levee project on Council's websites www.maitland.nsw.gov.au and www. theleveemaitland.com.au or by calling 49312890.

"I knew it was coming, this building is the lynchpin," he said.

Mr Crich plans to move the business, which has been located in the mall for 44

years, to another building nearby. He said he had met with Council representatives last Friday to discuss the details, which he

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The Department of Fair Trading has issued a warning about the use of wheat bags and heat packs, after fires broke out in two homes in Sydney this month.

Delay on tip reductions Law prevents immediate benefit of carbon tax repeal savings

In one incident, an elderly woman from Collaroy Plateau on Sydney's Northern Beaches started a fire in her kitchen after heating a homemade heat pack in her microwave for 20 minutes.

Fire & Rescue NSW assistant commis­sioner, Mark Whybro said firefighters from Maroubra responded to a similar incident involving a heat pack at South Coogee two days later.

"Wheat and other grain products are combustible at high temperatures and if grain-filled heat packs are used in correctly, it can ignite and start a fire," he said. "People should avoid using home­made heat packs."

He said firefighters had responded to at least eight heat pack or wheat bag related fires this year.

NSW Minister for Fair Trading, Matthew Mason-Cox said while wheat bags could be effective in treating persistent aches and pains, they needed to be used accord­ing to the manufacturers instructions.

"These products should never be used to warm beds or in spaces where heat can't escape," he said.

Fire & Rescue NSW recommends plac­ing a glass of water inside the microwave when heating up a wheat bag, to ensure the grain does not dry out and ignite.

Wheat bags or heat packs should never be left unsupervised in the microwave.

• MELl55AHCOMBER ~ @melcomber

Legal constraints means that Maitland City Council will not be able to pass on carbon tax repeal savings until September.

Council will reduce waste disposal fees at the Mt Vincent Road Waste Manage­ment Centre by $35 and the Domestic Waste Management Charge (payable with land rates) will be reduced by $29.45 from September 1.

The savings are unable to be imme­diately passed on due to requirements in the Local Government Act that state all proposed changes to fees be publicly advertised and open for comment for 28 days.

Council's General Manager, David Evans, said that he had searched through the Local Government Act to find a way to abolish the charges immediately.

"I wish it were different, but it's a legislative requirement, not a policy of Council," Mr Evans said.

"We have to go through a 28-day notifi­cation period."

Mr Evans said that any residents who paid their rates before the changes come into effect would have their accounts credited for the extra amount, but

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Keepingthe city informed • MELl55AH COMBER _ @melcomber

Maitland City Council will install a digital 'What's on in Maitland' along the New England Highway, almost

four years after a councillor floated the idea.

Councillor Arch Humphery first moved a notice motion in November 2010 request­ing that Council investigate a sign to promote what is happening in the city.

That idea will soon become a reality, with Council committing last week to the installation of an LED Pylon sign within the grounds of the Maitland Visitor Infor­mation Centre.

Initial estimates suggest that the sign, to stand six metres tall and 3.2 metres wide, could cost around $80,000.

Cr Humphery said that although it has been a long time coming, the city will be able to advertise its events to one million cars per month.

"We've basically got the whole catch­ment of the Upper Hunter that comes though Maitland," Cr Humphrey said.

"This will attract more events - we want to say we're open for business."

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Hunter New England Health Manager of Financial Support, John McCormack watches on as beds are loaded for transport

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England Health and Rotary. Currently, a $3.3 million bed replace­

ment program is being rolled out in Hunter district hospitals which will see every manual bed replaced with an electric bed in a significant upgrade for the region.

Half of the old beds have aheady been packed into shipping containers to be

sent to the Alatou District Hospital and health clinics in Milne Bay, with the rest expected to be packed by the end of the month to arrive in September.

Hunter New England Health Manager of Financial Support Operations, Paul McCormack said the beds are signifi­cantly better than what they have now, which is often a wooden platform fixed to the floors. "The supply of electricity there isn't very reliable so they want a manual bed that staff can use in all situations," Mr McCormack said. "These beds are Australian made and we've looked after them and used them for 25 years. They'll get another 50 years out of them."

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The great power debate Opposition Leader keeps pressure on Liberals' assets sell-off

• MELISSAH COMBER _ @melcomber

When it comes to comparing national energy prices, not all reports are created equal.

The political debate surrounding the Baird Government's proposal to privatise 49 per cent of the state's publicly owned assets has seen a focus be placed on the potential impact on prices, with Opposi­tion Leader John Robertson saying they will go up.

"Poles and wires being sold means even higher prices," Mr Robertson told the Post earlier this month.

"South Australia in 1998 - the Liberals privatised poles and wires.

"South Australia now have the highest electricity prices in the nation following on from privatisation."

Mr Robertson pointed to report produced by the Australian Energy Regu­lator in February which found that South Australians paid $2335 for their electric­ity in 2012-13, based on a consumption of 6500 kilowatt hours per annum, the highest in the country, while those in NSW paid $1960.

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released two months ago found that a typical annual bill for South Australians in 2010-11 was $1481, close to $500 less than a NSW bill at $1925.

The report did not say how much energy was being used.

Earlier this month a report released by the Productivity Commission supported the Government's plan.

"The support of our strategy by the Productivity Commission speaks volumes," NSW Treasurer, Andrew Constance said.

"It shows we're headed in the right direction, and exposes John Robertson's scare campaign for what it is."

Mr Robertson said he was unconvinced by the Government's argument.

"What I know is that all these reports don't look at the impact on consumers," he said.

"This is a Government focused on selling as much of the state's assets as it can with a complete disregard of the consequences in the short, medium and long term."

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More than 120 people turned out to support children's cancer charity Camp Quality recently at a Christmas in July ball at Telarah Bowling Club.

Tegan Paoletti, owner of Bella Cheveux

Hair Nails Beauty at East Maitland, organ­ised the event along with Rhiannon Varley and Teagan Luckner. "It was an amazing night and a massive achievement for our first privately-organised ball to raise $5600 that will go towards helping many families and their children in need:' Mrs Paoletti said. "We had 120 people attend

and we're hoping to run this event again in years to come," Mrs Paoletti said.

Ms Paoletti thanked Miss Varley and Miss Luckner for their hard work along with Telarah Bowling Club for donating the venue. "I also want to thank our spon­sors and Ray and Dianne O'Connor for their amazing decorations," she said.

Police snapshot »: Newcastle West stabbing

A 43-year-old man is recovering after being stabbed during a dispute in Little Birdwood Park, Newcastle West last Wednesday.

It is believed the victim had intervened in an altercation between a man and a woman.

About lpm, police were called to Kings Street following reports that a man had been stabbed. Upon arrival officers located a man suffering a stab wound to his chest.

He was treated at the scene before being taken to John Hunter Hospital for further treatment. He remained conscious during the ordeal and was later reported to be in a stable condition. The attacker fled the scene as police converged on the scene and launched a manhunt.

Boy approached in cardiff Police are appealing for information after a boy was approached

in Cardiff last week. Between 5.15pm and 5.30pm on Tuesday 22 July, an ll-year-old

boy was riding a scooter on Brown Street, near the intersection of Macquarie Road, when a black van with black and yellow plates began to follow him. Police have been told the van continued to follow the boy into Lachlan Road when it pulled up beside him.

A male driver spoke to the boy, asking if he wanted a lift home. The boy kept riding his scooter and the van followed him to his home, before driving away. The boy alerted his father, who contacted police.

As officers attached to Lake Macquarie Local Area Command investigate the incident, they would like to speak to a man who may be able to assist with their inquiries.

He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 30-35 years old, with blonde shoulder-length messy hair and a nose ring. Anyone with information about this incident should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the online reporting page: wwwl. police.nsw.gov.au

Mayfield stabbing A man appeared in court last week following an alleged stabbing

in Mayfield on Tuesday July 22. About 3.45pm, two males, aged 17 and 20, became involved in

an argument over the phone, before the younger male walked to a unit block on Maitland Street at Mayfield. It's alleged the older male walked outside the unit block armed with three knives and stabbed the younger male in the wrist.

The 17-year-old male was treated by NSW Ambulance Paramedics for a laceration to his wrist, before being taken to John Hunter Hospital. Officers from Newcastle City Local Area Command were called to the location where they arrested the 20-year-old man. He was later charged with reckless wounding, refused bail and appeared before Newcastle Local Court last Wednesday.

Charges over Jesmond theft A man and a teenage girl will face court over alleged theft

offences in Jesmond this month. Just after 10pm on Monday 21 July, officers attached to Newcastle

City Local Area Command stopped a Mazda 626 sedan at the intersection of Lloyd Street and Young Road.

Police will allege the car was stolen from a home on Blue Gum Road on Friday, 15 July 2014.

Police spoke to five people in the car and following inquiries, arrested the driver - a 16-year-old girl.

One of the passengers, an 18-year-old man, was also arrested over alleged breach of bail offences.

The pair was taken to Waratah Police Station where the girl was charged with drive conveyance taken without consent of owner and learner not accompanied by driver.

She was granted conditional bail, to appear at children's court on Monday 11 August.

The man was charged with unlicensed driver, take and drive conveyance without consent of owner and larceny.

He was refused bail and appeared at Newcastle Local Court on Tuesday 22 July.

PROPOSED REDUCTION TO WASTE MANAGEMENT FEES DUE TO THE REPEAL OF THE CARBON TAX The Australian Government has repealed the Carbon Tax and Maitland City Council is now proposing to remove the carbon tax from a range of waste management fees and charges to reduce costs to the community. Council resolved on 22 July 2014 to place the proposed changes to the waste management fees and charges on exhibition for 28 days.

The following changes to waste management fees and charges are proposed to reflect the repeal of the carbon tax:

1. Reducing the disposal fees for mixed waste at the Mt Vincent Rd Waste Management Centre by $38.50 from 1 September 2014

2. Reducing the Domestic Waste Management Charge by $29.45 for 2014/15

3. Reducing the Commercial waste management service charges for 2014/15

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A PIVOTAL MASTER PLAN FOR THE HERITAGE OF MAITLAND IS ON PUBLIC EXHIBITION

The Central Maitland Interpretation Master Plan brings the heritage of Maitland to life in the contexts of tourism, heritage and urban renewal.

It aims to position Maitland at the forefront of innovative, creative and contemporary heritage interpretation, and will further Central Maitland as the vibrant heart of the city. The Master Plan will build on the development of The Levee which is currently under construction, with the objective of broadening the visitor experience.

A booth and installations will be setup at The Maitland Aroma Coffee & Chocolate Festival. The Master Plan will also be available for viewing at Council's libraries, the Council Administration Building and online at maitlandyoursay.com.au.

The exhibition period closes August 29th 2014.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Page makes his mark

Don Page MP plants his tree, watched on by Maitland Mayor Peter Blackmore and Maitland City Council General Manager, David Evans

• MELISSAH COMBER _ @melcomber

Continuing the growth in Maitland's Ministers Park, the former Minister for Local Government, Don Page, became

the 49th person to plant a tree. Mr Page planted his tree, a Crepe

Myrtle, earlier this month alongside his former parliamentary colleague and current Mayor of Maitland, Peter Blackmore.

Cr Blackmore praised Mr Page, saying that he was "possibly the best Minister for Local Government" that he had dealt with.

"I have a lot of time for Don," Cr Black­more said.

"He was in parliament when 1 was from '91 to '99, and he was interested in trying to work a partnership between local government and the state, and he had some very good ideas and he was prepared to float those ideas.

"It's a pleasure when you have some­body like that."

Mr Page joins current Maitland MP and former Environment and Heritage Minister, Robyn Parker, former Minister for the Hunter, George Souris and NSW Premier, Mike Baird, who have planted trees in the park in the last two months.

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MAITLAND MATTERS

Your chance tojoin Australia Day committee

Australia Day may be six months away, but Council is already working on planning for the event.

A major part of the ceremony on Australia Day is the bestow­ing of Australia Day Awards on well deserving Maitland residents, and this process is managed by the Australia Day Awards Committee.

Expressions of interest are now open for local residents to join the Australia Day Awards Committee and this is a fantastic opportunity for residents to get involved in our local Australia Day celebrations. The Committee will work with my office to coordinate the ceremonial aspects of Australia Day and present new ideas to further engage the community with the Australia Day Awards program, along with encouraging nominations for the awards, promoting the awards, reviewing nominations and selecting the winners.

This year, we are also specifically encouraging young people to nominate for youth representation on the committee.

As the chair of this committee I can tell you first hand what an honour it is to be involved and the pride you feel seeing it all come together on the day. Further information about the Committee and nomination forms can be found on Council's website maitland.nsw.gov.au, by ernailing executive@mait­land.nsw.gov.au or by calling 4934 9712. It was also my great pleasure to announce our Australia Day 2015 Ambassador on Monday as acclaimed author Barry Maitland.

Barry not only shares his last name with our great city but is passionate about Maitland and it is wonderful to have someone of Barry's esteem accept this important role, follow­ing in the footsteps of former news presenter Melinda Smith, London 2012 Paralympic medallist Maddi Elliott and Tocal College Principal Dr Cameron Archer (AM). I'm sure that Barry will bring his own unique experiences to the Australia Day festivities as a person born outside Australia who now calls this great country home.

To keep up to date on Maitland's Australia Day celebrations visit maitlandevents.com.au

CESSNOCK MATTERS

School photography competition

The Mayoral Photography Competition commences on the 1st August.

The theme is "Spring" with no restrictions on the interpreta­tion. The competition is open to all school students in the Cessnock Local Government Area.

The divisions for judging are K - Year 2; 3 - 6; 7 - 10 and 11-12. All entries will be displayed at Cessnock and Kurri Kurri

Libraries in October and November. Further details are available through schools or the Council

website. Entries close on Monday 6 October.

o Phil Baird will create a milestone of blood donations next Monday.

He will be attempting to set two new Guinness World records. The first will be a final top up of his current world record of 231 Whole Blood donations.

The new figure he hopes to set is 250. The second attempt will be to establish the Guinness World record for 60 years of Exclusive Whole Blood donations.

This event will help the Mt View High students launch the ''400 for Ivy" project.

The aim is to have 400 donations of blood in that week. The blood van will be located in the Coles carpark all week from August 4.

The Friday before, the students ofMt View can donate blood at school.

I commend the captains Kelsey Harvey, Jordan O'Brien, Imogen Tregenza and Murray Thompson for their initiative in this project.

o Residents of Aberdare have concerns about speeding in their precinct.

Council has installed a speed advisory sign on Melbourne Street.

Hopefully this will assist in making the roads safe from speed­ing motorists.

PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC EXHIBITION - CODE OF MEETING PRACTICE Maitland City Council has undertaken a review of Council's Code of Meeting Practice which involves some minor changes to the Order of Business at Council Meetings to allow for the inclusion of a Policy and Finance Committee as well as some minor changes to the Public Access Framework.

The proposed amendments to the Code of Meeting Practice will be placed on public exhibition for a period of 28 days, commencing Wednesday, 23 July 2014 and concluding on Tuesday, 19 August 2014.

The draft code will be available for viewing at Council's Administration Building and Council Libraries. The draft Code can also be viewed on Council's website at maitland.nsw.gov.au

Council will accept written submissions no later than 5.00pm on Tuesday, 19 August 2014.

Further enquiries should be directed to Council's Public Officer, Graeme Tolhurst, on 4934 9700.

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES THE MAITLAND AROMA - COFFEE, CHOCOLATE AND FINE FOOD

FESTIVAL 2014

Council has approved the temporary closure of sections of the following Maitland street and road-related area to conduct the upcoming Maitland Aroma event:

• From 6.00am Friday, 15 August to 12.00 noon Monday, 18 August 2014:

- St Andrews Street between High Street and river bank;

- Riverside car park.

Warning and detour signs will be installed where appropriate.

'BITTER & TWISTED 2014' EVENT

MAITLAND GAOL

The 'Bitter and Twisted' beer tasting festival is to be held at Maitland Gaol on 1 and 2 November 2014. Maitland City Council proposes the following temporary road closure in East Maitland for this event. The closure is detailed below for public exhibition and comment:

• From 6.00am to 8.00pm daily Saturday, 1 November and Sunday,2 November 2014:

- John Street, East Maitland from roundabout on Morpeth Road to Maitland Gaol entry gates.

Comments relating to the running ofthe event itself (not related to road closure or traffic management) should be forwarded in writing, addressed to the General Manager, Maitland City Council, PO Box 220, Maitland 2320, endorsed 'Bitter and Twisted 2014 Special Event - File 150/5'. The closing date for comments relating to the special event is 4.00pm on Wednesday, 13 August 2014.

Comments relating to the temporary road closure can also be forwarded in writing (addressed to the General Manager at the above address), endorsed 'Bitter and Twisted Event 2014 -Temporary Road Closure - File 122/944'. The closing date for comments relating to the road closure/traffic management is 4.00pm on Wednesday, 27 August 2014.

Enquiries regarding the above can be directed to Council's Visitor Information Centre on 4931 2800.

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Cessnock City Council General Manager, Stephen Glen, Duty MLC Nationals Member of the Legislative Council, Trevor Khan, Roads and Maritime Services regional manager for Hunter, Anna lycki and Mayor of Cessnock City, Bob Pynsent on Broke Road (West) completed works.

• PAUL MONFORTE

MOtOrists travelling to Broke and beyond are now enjoy­ing a smooth ride after more than two years of roadworks

in the area. After being regularly identified in the

NRMA's annual Seeing Red on Roads survey, Cessnock City Council obtained $20 million of state government funding in 2011 to reconstruct Broke Road.

The construction work was divided into three stages with projects adjacent to the Lakes Folly winery and near

Harrigan's Irish Pub now completed . Preliminary work is underway on the dual roundabouts to upgrade the inter­section of Broke Road and McDonalds Road at Pokolbin and is expected to be finished by June 2015.

"We've always wanted to undertake major work on this important stretch of road and it's great to see the works completed for the use of visitors and vignerons alike," said Cessnock Mayor, Councillor Bob Pynsent.

"We've been looking forward to the completion of these works, which have definitely contributed to the landscape of the vineyards," Cr Pynsent.

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We encourage residents of Maitland to be a part of the Australia Day Awards Committee. The primary role ofthe Committee is to assist in the awards program, including promotion of the awards, review of the nominations, and selection of winners for the three categories (Citizen, Young Citizen and Junior Citizen ofthe Year). The Committee will convene in September each year and conclude their duties in February, committee members would need to be available for up to five (5) meetings during this period and be present at the Australia Day event held in Maitland Park. The Committee will be made up of six (6) members, including the Mayor, a councillor and a staff representative.

Closing date for nominations: Friday 29 August 2014. f;l

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fl) Clean-up campaign for Bellbird and Pokolbin

wollombi Road at Bellbird was given a spru.ceup last week as part ofan education program. targeting litter from vehicles and on roadsides.

Cessnock City Council received funding from the NSW Enivronment Protection Agency to conduct the initiative which also

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Council employees (left to right) Steve Burgess, Mlck Cornish, Greg Vodoplanoff and Chris WIlliams

Trying to ba1ance work and family commibnent5 can be difficult at times, without even considering tluowing study into the mix.

However, four Cessnock Council staff took the plunge and applied to undertake a course for a Certificate N in Local Government Operational Works with additional certification in Frontline Management.

Each team member was successful and completed their training, with most of the study and written compo­nents undertaken outside of normal work hours.

Their effort was commended by managers, General Manager, Stephen Glen and Mayor, Bob Pynsent.

"They should all be congratulated on achieving these additional qualifica­tions, it's not easy studying with a full­time job plus the other things in life to manage too," said Cr Pynsent.

"Congratulations to Team Leaders Greg and Mick from the Construction Team and Steve and Chris who are the Maintenance Team Leaders."

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Cessnock City Council has been nomi­nated as a finalist for the 2014 Local Government Youth Week Awards in the category "Council with the Most Inno­vative Youth Week Program in 2014".

The nomination was made by the NSW Youth Week Young People's Advi­sory Committee (YPAC) following its assessment of the reports of councils' 2014 Youth Week programs.

The award winners will be announced at the Local Government Week Awards Evening to be held on 7 August 2014 at Parliament House, Sydney.

Cessnock Mayor, Cr Bob Pynsent said "Council is very pleased to be a finalist for Cessnock's 2014 Youth Week program.

"I personally attended a number of the activities, and saw just how well supported the program was by the young people from our communities."

includes Wine Country Drive, Pokolbin. ''What we really need to emphasise

throughout this litter blitz is that even one person can make a difference," said Cessnock Mayor, Councillor Bob Pynsent.

"Instead of chucking your rubbish out of your car window, think about how much

damage that causes the environment and save it to pop in the bin once you're home.

"Just a little bit of thoughtful effort can have such a huge impact," he said.

In addition to the clean-up, signs will be erected on Wollombi Road and Wine Coun­try Drive encouraging motorists to take

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Several local service stations and take­away food businesses are also participating in the program by having free vehicle litter bags and postcards available for customers outlining how to report vehicles that litter.

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Maitland's newest residential estate, Heritage Parc has been shortlisted in the prestigious Urban Develop­

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Heritage Parc is a masterplanned 450-lot residential community that is just in its second stage, with the announcement comes as a welcome surprise for Hunter-based developers McCloy Group.

Managing Director, Louise McCloy said Heritage Parc's place in the shortlist was a reflection of what the estate had to offer at such an early stage, but empha­sised the best was still yet to come.

"This is the first time the McCloy Group has built a housing estate in the Maitland local government area and we are determined to build something different where residents can explore, flourish and belong," Ms McCloy said.

"We will be creating a vibrant outdoor art gallery which will be exhibited across the estate and blended with amenities like cycleways, fitness circuit, play­grounds, sporting fields and community gardens," she said.

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It's funny how little some care about what they eat. I guess ignorance can be bliss ... for a little while. But it's not that hard to research food these days. I found some interesting research on artificial sweeteners on a site called greenmedinfo.com.

If you were told to eat a synthetic chemical whose structure is only a few atoms away from the deadly pesticide DDT, and you mew that not only were there no long term human safety studies performed on it, but that it had been already proven in short term tests to have a lot of adverse health effects, would you still eat it? Millions of people including our children are! Why? To save a few calories!

Some people actually believe it's a healthy choice. Sucralose has nice brand names like Splenda but despite the intended insinuation, sucralose is not a form of sucrose or cane sugar.

It's real name is 1,6-dichloro-1,6-dideoxy-BETA-D-fructo­furanosyl- 4-chloro-4-deoxy-alpha -D-galactopyranoside. I guess that wouldn't sell too well though.

They make sucralose in a lab, using a complex process involv­ing dozens of chemicals you wouldn't want to pronounce let alone consume. Basically, the chemists force chlorine into an unnatural chemical bond with a sugar molecule, resulting in a sweeter product, but at a price: a huge amount of artificial chemicals must be added to keep sucralose from hopefully digesting in our bodies.

The makers of sucralose say this chemical passes unchanged into the urine and faeces, when in fact, up to 11 per cent to 27 per cent is absorbed into the body (FDA, 1999).

In fact, the varying degrees to which sucralose is absorbed is used as a marker for gut and intestinal permeability to determine certain disease states. Once absorbed, between 1.6 per cent to 12.2 per cent of this chlorocarbon accumulates in the body.

Sounds to me like it's not really so sweet after all. I don't think my family should be eating it, but, as with everything, you choose what to put in your mouth, you make your own mind up.

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Beyond Blue report that about 5% of men develop postnatal depression in the first year after the birth of their child, and another 5% experience significant anxiety.

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Changes in personal relationships, feelings of increased respon­sibility and lack of sleep are a few things that can trigger stress, depression or anxiety in new dads.

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Men who have a history of depression or a partner who is also experiencing postnatal depression are more at risk of developing depression or anxiety following the birth of a child.

Men who have limited emotional and social support, are experiencing financial difficulty and men whose experience of fatherhood is different to their expectations are also at risk.

When symptoms continue for more than a few weeks action should be taken. There is evidence to suggest that postnatal depression in one or both parents can have a significant impact on a child's development. One of the most important things we can do is encourage new dads to talk about their experiences and feelings. So dads, if you are not feeling so happy this Father's Day, do yourself and your child a favour and make time to talk with your partner, a friend or your GP for advice and help.

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NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING For the year ended 31st May 2014

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of Kahibah Bowling Club Co-operative Limited, 63 KenibeaAvenue, Kahibah NSW 2290 will be held on the Clubs premises Sunday 24th August 2014 at 9.30am. AGENDA 1. To receive and consider the minutes of the last Annual General Meeting. 2. To receive and consider the Annual Report, Balance Sheet, Statement of

Accounts and Auditors reports.

3. Consideration of Allowances. 4. Declaration by the Returning Officer to the ballot for the election of Officers

and Members of the Board, and the filling of vacant positions. 5. Election of Returning Officer and two Deputy Returning Officers. 6. Special business set down for consideration of which Members have been

given due notice.

Please Note: Only Financial Members are entitled to attend this meeting and only those members that qualify to vote will be allowed to vote. Concise annual reporting method used this year and the report can be accessed via the Club's website - www.kahibahsports.com.au

A full financial report is available at the club for perusal. Please submit any questions pertaining to the Club's accounts to the Secretary Manager not less than 7 days before the Annual General Meeting to permit time for the Auditor to research and give appropriate responses. SPECIAL BUSINESS The following special business items will be addressed at this meeting. All of the details associated with these special business items are available for perusal at the club or on the clubs website - www.kahibahsports.com.au

1. SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS There are in total ten (10) Special Resolutions for changes to the Clubs' constitution, proposed by the Board of Directors of the Kahibah Bowling Club Co-operative Ltd, for consideration and voting by the members.

These include changes to Rules 1, 6, 10, 8, 9, 18, 20, 24, 26, 28, 30, 38, 45, 46,47,50 & 67. 2. ORDINARY RESOLUTIONS 1. Consideration of Board expenses pursuant to the Registered Clubs Act. Dated: 30th July 2014 By the direction of the Board of Directors, Chris Gardner, Secretary Manager

Notice of Aboriginal Consultation Project name: Westwaratah waste water Pumping Station and Rising Main Upgrade

Proponent: Hunter Water Corporation Contact: John Simpson 02 4979 9437

Location: West Waratah

The proposed project includes pipeline construction.

Aboriginal organisations or Aboriginal persons who hold knowledge relevant to determining the cultural significance of Aboriginal objects and/or Aboriginal places in the area of the proposed project are invited to register an interest in a process of community consultation with the proponent regarding the proposed activity.

The purpose of community consultation with Aboriginal people is to assist the proposed applicant in: 1) assessing the Aboriginal heritage values of the area, 2) preparing an application for an AHIP (should one be required) and 3) to assist the Director·General (as nominated in the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974) in his or her consideration and determination of the application.

Registrations of interest must be submitted in writing on or before 13 August 2014. Registrations should include the name of a contact person, address and other relevant contact details. The names of registered Aboriginal parties will be passed on to the relevant Local Aboriginal Land Council and the Office of Environment and Heritage unless a request to the contrary is made.

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New generation on the rise Newcastle's young guns stand up to be counted against the might of the Roosters

• PAUL MONFORTE

In the midst of a difficult year for the Knights, three youngsters showed that the future for the club is bright with strong performances in the victory over

the Roosters last Friday night. Brothers Chanel (wing) and Sione

(fullback) Mata'utia made their first grade debuts with Jake Mamo returning to the NRL side as the Knights looked to plug the gaps left by the absence of Darius Boy, Akuila Uate and James McManus.

Coach Wayne Bennett lauded the efforts of those three young players along with the more experienced Adam Clydsdale and Tyrone Roberts.

"Sione, Chanel, Jake, they were outstand­ing against a quality football team," Bennett said.

''Young Adam (Clydsdale) was great at hooker. Tyrone, I think the stint at hooker helped him, he had a lot more confidence about him and I thought tonight was going to be his night, all the indicators were there."

The Knights overcame the loss of Jarrod Mullen to Injury at halftime In their victory over the Roosters

Bennett felt the win was the team's best of the season. "We had a terrible start, but fought to get back into it and dominated the

second half," Bennett said after the game. ''Today was the best win of the season.

"Really tonight was for Alex (McKinnon), we were a week late and we owed the fans as well, who we had let down.

"We had nine NRL players missing

tonight, it was a huge effort and we lost Jarrod at half time, I couldn't be more proud of them."

Jarrod Mullen failed to return after halftime after suffering an abdominal strain and is in doubt for this week's match

against South Sydney in Cairns on Sunday at3pm.

The Knights' NSW Cup defeated Wyong 22-12 at Morry Breen Oval on Saturday with the under 20'S side beaten 40-16 by the Roosters.

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Our golden Glasgow champions Hunter region athletes leading the way with victories at the Commonwealth Games

• PAUL MONFORTE

LOCal athletes have starred on the inter­national stage with Gillieston Heights swimmer, Maddison Elliott and Nulkaba shooter, Daniel Repacholi

winning gold at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Elliott, 15, broke the world record in securing victory in the 100 metre freestyle S8 classifica­tion event, posting a time of! min 5.32 seconds.

The previous record of 1:05.63 was set by American Jessica Long at the 2012 Paralympics in London.

Elliott told ABC Radio the world record had been in her sights since the 2013 International Paralympic Committee World Championships in Montreal and that set out to break the mark in her qualifying heat earlier in the day.

"When 1 knew 1 didn't break it this morning, 1 really wanted to get it tonight:' she said.

Elliott won a gold, a silver and two bronze medal at the London Paralympics and two golds and a silver in Montreal last year.

She became the youngest Australian Para­lympic gold medallist in London at just 13 years of age. Maddison Elliott added to her Impressive career record with gold In Glasgow

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Repacholi's win in the 10 metre air pistol event followed a tense battle with India's Prakash Nanjappa.

Repacholi waited for Nanjappa to complete his final shot before steading his nerves to hold on to the lead.

"I put the gun down, looked at the time left, looked at his score and knew what 1 had to do:' Repacholi said.

"That was a normal shot and that's what 1 did. I'm pretty chuffed?'

Repacholi's gold took his career Common­wealth Games medal tally to four after winning the 50 metre pistol pairs at Melbourne in 2006 along with bronze medals in the 10 metre air pistol pairs (Melbourne) and the 10 metre air pistols (Delhi, 2010).

He also competed at the Olympic Games in Athens (2004), Beijing (2008) and London (2012).

Maitland's Simon Orchard is part of the Kookaburras hockey squad aiming to win their fifth consecutive Commonwealth Games gold medal. Australia have won every men's hockey Commonwealth Games medal since the competition was introduced in 1998 and got their campaign in Glasgow underway with a 7-1 thrashing of Wales on the weekend.

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