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Marrickville Council General Manager Ken Gainger has announced his resignation to take up a new position at Byron Shire Council.

Mr Gainger, who was a resident and ratepayer of Byron for 18 years, said that while he had mixed feelings about leaving Marrickville Council three years into his fi ve-year tenure, he couldn’t pass up the chance to return home.

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F ormer Marrickville Police Inspector Edward Billett APM was one of fi ve retiring police offi cers who ‘marched off ’ the parade ground at the Goulburn Police

Academy last week.During his service, he was awarded the

National Medal and 1st and 2nd Clasps, the 6th Clasp to the NSW Police Medal and National Police Service Medal.

Mr Billett joined the NSW Police Force on February 17, 1969 as a police cadet, graduating on September 30, 1971. He was sworn in as a probationary constable on October 1, 1971 and performed general duties at No.9 Division.

In 1973, Mr Billett transferred to No.20 Division Police Transport Section and remained there until October 1975. He then transferred to General Duties at No.32 and No.1 Division.

On May 27, 1979, Mr Billett transferred to the Police Prosecuting Branch where he remained until July 1995. Between July 1995 and June 1997, he worked as a Senior Sergeant Patrol Tactician at Lakemba Patrol.

On July 1, 1997, Mr Billett transferred to Marrickville Local Area Command and relieved as a duty offi cer before becoming an inspector and duty offi cer in 1999 and remained at Marrickville until his retirement this year.

Last Friday, NSW Police Force Commissioner Andrew Scipione paid tribute to the remarkable careers of Inspector Billet together with Assistant Commissioner Paul Carey, Detective Superintendent Terence Dalton, Superintendent Michael Kenny and Superintendent Anthony McWhirter.

“Th e service provided to our state by these retiring offi cers cannot be measured. Th ey have been dedicated and have served our communities during their remarkable careers.

“Th eir dedicated service will be recognised on this parade ground by their colleagues, family and friends.”

One last thank youLong-serving Marrickville inspector retires

Edward Billett (left) and other retiring offi cers say goodbye to the Police Force at Goulburn last week.

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T his is my fi nal column for 2012 and as such I hope you’ll allow me to indulge for the next 400 words or so and refl ect on what

has been a remarkable year.We welcomed in a new Council here in

Marrickville, and watched as so many issues played out on the pages of this newspaper.

Th e hundreds of stories we’ve presented to you this year in Th e Inner City Weekender each make up a jigsaw puzzle of a city so steeped in history, tradition and multiculturalism.

I’d like to thank all of those who play a part in the jigsaw puzzle, because the Weekender family is large and varied.

Firstly, I would very much like to thank my small but dedicated team of journalists who bring you the stories that shape our city each week.

Vanessa Watson is our on-the-ground reporter and has done a tremendous job bringing to these pages the big issues, as well as the feel-good community stories that make our area shine.

I’d also like to thank Louise Bourke and Jordan Cox for their eff orts with our editorial content this year.

I’d like to thank all of our regular columnists and contributors, including Peter Overton, Sarah Stewart, David Stein, Elisha Stein and Francis Bevan.

Th ank you to all of our story subjects in 2012 – answering that phone call or email from our journalists is very much appreciated.

I thank our sales executives who do an excellent job in servicing the businesses in our community.

Toni Porter has been with our sales team since the day this paper began, and I thank her for all her eff orts, along with Rebecca and Sonia.

On that note, we at the Weekender are so grateful to the business community and all of our advertisers, no matter how big or small, for their continued stamp of approval each and every week.

I’ve had a word with Santa Claus and hopefully he leaves an extra big present under the Christmas tree for our production team this year, because they continue to work exceptionally hard to produce our publication each week. My deepest of thanks to Irene, Alana and Madeline.

readers – for your continued support.Th anks to all of those who entered

competitions, wrote letters or simply picked up the phone to say hello. We certainly appreciate every piece of feedback that comes into our offi ce.

We are not connected to any of the major media players, and remain an independent voice for the people of the Marrickville Local Government Area.

We are very, very proud to represent this city and want to ensure that our connection with you, its residents, is as strong as possible.

Each week when you pick up this newspaper, we hope you feel you get the most complete snapshot of our area you could hope for, because that’s our aim.

We fi nish 2012 in a position to be proud of, and can guarantee you that you will see continued growth in the publication next year.

We enter 2013 with the promise of building on the foundations we have already laid, not resting on our laurels, and presenting to you the roller coaster ride of a year that it will almost certainly be.

I would like to wish each and every one of you a very happy Christmas, and all the best for the holiday period.

Importantly at this time of year, I would also like to remind each of you to ensure you drive safely, after all, we want to see you all back reading the paper again next year.

It is a deadly time on our roads, and after driving to Queensland and back last weekend, I can see why so many tragedies occur on the Pacifi c Highway, so if you’re heading north, make sure you stop, revive, survive and follow the speed limits.

Our team will be back on deck on Monday, January 14 and our fi rst edition of 2013 will be released on Friday, January 18.

If the tragedy in the United States this past week has taught us anything, it’s that at this time of the year, nothing is more important than family, and being together.

Rest up, drink up and have a great break over the holidays.

We’ll see you next year and will be raring to go... the story of Marrickville 2013 is waiting to be told.

Th anks to Melinda for capturing the moments that shaped 2012, to all the media advisors, marketing managers and PR folk who assist us from week to week, and to my wider team across our network of newspapers who are assisting to formulate a powerful, unprecedented group of independent publications.

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Marrickville Local Area Command welcomed fi ve new offi cers to the area after they marched off the parade

ground during the latest attestation ceremony held in Goulburn last Friday.

Th e fi ve probationary constables will join their new colleagues and strengthen policing in the community after being assigned to Marrickville Local Area Command.

Marrickville Superintendent Greg Peters said the offi cers will face an extremely challenging but satisfying career and this is just the fi rst stage in their development.

“I am very pleased to welcome these new recruits to Marrickville Local Area Command and look forward to overseeing their development as they embark on this exciting and rewarding career,” Superintendent Peters said.

“By passing the course at the NSW Police Force Academy each offi cer has demonstrated their dedication and commitment to becoming a police offi cer and serving the community. Th e offi cers and their families should be very proud of reaching the fi rst of what I hope to be many milestones during their career within the NSW Police Force.”

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Marrickville Council General Manager Ken Gainger has announced his resignation to take up a new position at

Byron Shire Council on the far north coast of New South Wales.

His tenure at Marrickville will end on January 18, 2013.

Mr Gainger, who was a resident and ratepayer of Byron for 18 years, said that while he had mixed feelings about leaving Marrickville Council three years into his fi ve-year tenure, the opportunity to return to Byron was too good to pass up.

“I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Marrickville Council working with the councillors and staff to build an excellent relationship with the local community and develop a range of services, which I believe, are the envy of other communities,” Mr Gainger said.

“I wish the councillors, staff and citizens of Marrickville a successful and happy future.”

Marrickville Mayor Victor Macri said that Mr Gainger was seeking a lifestyle change and had the opportunity to return to the community that he regards as his home.

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Finishing Year 12 usually means relief and excitement for the future. But for high school leavers whose HSC results are lower than expected, the ‘prize’ is often embarrassment and a blow to their self-esteem.

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Parent Line Manager, Tarja Malone, said scoring poorly in the HSC is a massive shock to young people and is often one of the fi rst major disappointments they experience in life.

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Mr Page was responding to concerns about excessive red tape in local government that were raised in the NSW Business Chamber’s Annual Red Tape Survey.

“I agree that small business is the engine room of the State’s economy and the Liberals & Nationals Government is doing everything it can to fi ght the scourge of red tape,’’ Mr Page said.

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Parts of Tempe Reserve may pave the way for the proposed WestConnex motorway at the expense of local green space, according to Marrickville Greens councillor, David Leary.

Th e former Tempe Tip site was touched on during debate this month over the provision of limited local green space and whether to install artifi cial turf at Arlington Oval at Dulwich Hill.

Cr Leary claimed the WestConnex motorway would likely cut overland through Tempe Reserve but vowed the fi ght to save the reserve from the proposed motorway is far from over.

“I will say categorically that Tempe Reserve is not yet dead. Th ere are many of us in the community who are fi ghting the WestConnex motorway,” Cr Leary said.

“To those of you who have given up on Tempe Reserve, please have faith, we will save it.”

Th e WestConnex project, the highest priority project recommended by Infrastructure NSW in its State Infrastructure Strategy in October, would see a tunnel built from St Peters to Taverners Hill via Camperdown, to link the west with Sydney Airport and the M5.

Th e 33-kilometre tollway will link Sydney’s west with the airport and the Port Botany precinct. Th e plan also includes an extension of the M4 east of North Strathfi eld and duplication of the M5 East to King Georges Road.

Premier Barry O’Farrell recently confi rmed his commitment to build the 33 kilometre road within 10 years and committed $1.8 billion to the $10-$13 billion project.

“We said we would start work on one of Sydney’s missing motorway links in this term of government and WestConnex is that project,” Mr O’Farrell said.

In reference to Arlington Oval, Marrickville Greens councillor Max Philips said he was not in favour of artifi cial turf anywhere in the Local Government Area but “if we were to do it, we should do it somewhere like Tempe Reserve”.

“I’m not sure the freeway is going to take the whole Tempe Reserve up,” Cr Philips said.

When asked for a WestConnex route map, a spokesman for Roads Minister Duncan Gay told the Weekender specifi c routes for WestConnex have not yet been fi nalised and questioned how Marrickville councillors could possess detail not yet drawn up by the Sydney Motorways Project Offi ce.

Reserve gone?Could reserve make way for new motorway? Handbag stolen from car: Witness calls police

after seeing incident unfoldMarrickville Police are investigating a theft from a motor vehicle on Ann Street, Marrickville on Saturday, December 15. A witness called police after allegedly seeing two females breaking into the vehicle. Police arrived a short time later and noticed a silver van at the location with a smashed driver’s side window. Th e owner informed police at the scene that her black handbag had been taken from within the vehicle. Police urge anyone who witnessed this incident or has information to contact Marrickville Police on 9568 9299 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Taxi driver assaulted by female passenger at Marrickville: Alcohol played an issueA taxi driver was assaulted by a female passenger last Th ursday night, December 13. Th e driver, aged 37, picked up a woman from Homebush and headed to Marrickville when the woman, who appeared to be heavily intoxicated, began arguing with the driver.Th e driver drove to Marrickville Police Station after the woman became extremely aggressive and attempted to gouge his eyes out while he was driving. Police spoke to the woman who was eventually driven to her Chipping Norton home because of her high level of intoxication. Th e taxi driver did not receive any injuries as a result of the assault. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Break and enter at Petersham restaurant: Do you know anything?Marrickville Police are investigating a break and enter at a restaurant on Parramatta Road, Petersham, last Saturday, December 15. About 11.40pm, unknown off enders forced entry into the restaurant via a ground fl oor rear door. Th ey allegedly stole several items from the premises including a laptop, TV and DVD player, an amount of cash and cooking appliances. Police urge anyone who may have witnessed this incident or have any information to contact Marrickville Police on 9568 9299 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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How can a parent drop their child off to school only to later be told they’ll never be coming home?

To me, like so many others this in inconceivable. But somehow it did happened.

20 innocent children, their teachers and principal all killed, less than two weeks before Christmas.

But what makes even less sense to me is how easy it is to buy a high powered gun right across the US.

Quite simply it’s stupid and irresponsible. I mean why would anyone want a semi-automatic weapon in their house?

And why on Earth would you possibly need more than one? Th e accused killer used weapons registered to his mother.

He didn’t steal them, or smuggle them into the country, they were legal and sitting in his house. To most Australians the whole idea seems ridiculous. But what is just as unbelievable, or hard to understand is the fact that Americans aren’t getting rid of their guns – they’re buying more! Over the past week gun sales have sky rocketed with more people acting on their “constitutional right” to bear arms. Some have even gone as far as to suggest the teachers at the school where the massacre happened should also have had guns in their classrooms, to be able to fi ght back. To

me this is absolutely absurd. Can you imagine a loaded gun sitting in a room with dozens of six-year-olds? Guns should be nowhere near children.

And they defi nitely should not be carrying them. It’s beyond belief that in the days following the tragedy an 11-year-old was caught carrying a gun to school to ‘protect’ himself. I mean how does a child get a gun, put it in his backpack and take it to school with no one noticing? My only hope is that this senseless and devastating event will make someone in a position of power actually think about change. President Obama says it’s time for “meaningful action”. But I say it’s time for a major overhaul. Time to get rid of the guns and stop the massacres. In Australia gun laws are tight and that’s the way they should be. We should be able to send our kids off to school or go to a shopping mall without fear. But my fi nal thought is for the children, the innocent victims taken far too soon and their families. May you all rest in peace and may your families fi nd comfort in each other.

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A king tide on the Cooks River was caught on fi lm by Marrickville Council staff last Friday morning to create educational material about climate change.

A council spokeswoman said fi lming commenced from about 2.30am when the tide was at its lowest until about 9.30am on December 14.

She said the tide was meant to peak at 2.04 metres but due to weather conditions was actually 17mm lower.

“Th e video will be used for educational purposes and to help people understand that with climate change, these events are going to become more severe and regular as sea level rises,” the council spokeswoman said.

Th e king tide video will be available on the Marrickville Council website in 2013 and forms part of the Witness King Tides Project.

Th e project aims to look at what the impact of sea level rises could look like for people living on Australian coasts.

King tides are a natural phenomena that occur twice a year.

As the highest tides of the year, they off er an opportunity for the public to understand what sea level rise projections might look like in their local community.

For more information about king tides, visit the Witness King Tides Project website at www.witnesskingtides.org.

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Marrickville Council has thrown its support behind a national campaign for local government to be recognised in the Australian Constitution. Earlier this year, the council agreed to contribute to a national awareness campaign by the Australian Local Government Association who called for the issue to go to a public referendum in 2013. Th e campaign for recognition specifi cally relates to fi nancing and if successful would give power to the Federal Government to directly fund local government directly. Th e council has tabled a submission to the Joint Select Committee on Constitutional Recognition of Local Government, due to meet this month, which reinforced the council’s March resolution.Th e resolution supported the inclusion of local government in any new preamble to the Constitution if one is proposed; called on political parties to support a referendum by 2013 to change the Constitution to achieve this; and write to the Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition and the Federal Member for Grayndler to advise them of its support for constitutional recognition.Council projects already in direct receipt of federal funds include the Roads to Recovery Program and other infrastructure initiatives that allow for the maintenance of ageing assets.Marrickville Mayor Victor Macri said while the changes have strong bipartisan support, a widespread public awareness campaign would be essential in enabling a successful referendum outcome. “Constitutional recognition is about both the practicalities of governing at a local level and a matter of principle,” Cr Macri said.“Constitutional recognition would ensure funds are directly allocated for key Council services which are being squeezed by the dual pressures of rising costs and increasing community demand. Comments: [email protected]

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Tempe resident Sophie Trevitt was recently named a fi nalist in the Australian Human Rights Commission’s 25th human rights

awards for her work with indigenous Australians and helping to raise awareness of the impacts of climate change.

Th e 22-year-old, who was nominated in the youth category of the award, said she felt honoured to be recognised alongside an array of such outstanding fi nalists.

Ms Trevitt, who is currently fi nishing her Arts/Law degree at Sydney

University, said she hopes to specialise in indigenous and refugee law.

At 14, Sophie took her fi rst formal role as an advocate for human rights when she was elected president of the school human rights group ‘Shout!’

Ms Trevitt co-founded the Animal Welfare Association, which worked to improve the treatment of livestock in Australia. In 2007, at 16, she coordinated the World Vision NAIDOC week indigenous study tour, a role she said allowed her to take action to address the acute inequalities between indigenous and non indigenous Australians.

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For art teacher Shane Forrest, it’s fi tting that the art history mural he’s painting with students lies in Cave Lane, Dulwich Hill.

It’s like art coming full circle, from its beginnings on prehistoric cave walls to the postmodern street art etched in spray-paint on brick in an inner west laneway.

Th e Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design teacher said the mural, titled Modernism, forms part of an ongoing ‘art history walls’ project at the school.

“We’re trying to turn all the lanes in the immediate vicinity of the school into art history walls,” Mr Forrest said.

“We want the uniqueness of the school to emanate out into the community.”

Th e 33-metre mural is being brought to life by 12 students from Years 9-12 and is aimed at teaching participants about the chronological narrative of art history.

It begins with Picasso’s Les Demoiselles d’Avignon, one of the most important modernist pictures, travels through the likes of Duchamp and Matisse, and ends with appropriations of work by a well-known street artist of the ‘80s, Keith Haring.

Marrickville Youth Resource Centre youth worker and local street artist Tom McDonald, who once painted with Haring, is helping put the project together.

Mr Forrest said instead of leading up to a so-called ‘high art’ image, the chronological mural makes a point of showcasing urban street art.

“Th e most important thing is that adolescents see themselves in the community. You drive around and you see people’s houses and the parks, but you don’t actually see kids’ voices very much, you see this commercial chatter,” he said.

“When you see a piece of street art, you see the actual voice of young people speaking in the community. I think that’s really important.

“We tried to make a piece that had some sort of conceptual depth. A good painting, you shouldn’t get it straight away. So it’s showing that there’s a chronology to art but it’s always an argument, or a discussion.”

Th e Cave Lane mural is a joint initiative between Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design, Marrickville Council and the Marrickville Youth Resource Centre.

Over the past eight years, students from the school’s Street Art Club have painted pop art and surrealist art history walls in the school’s surrounding laneways.

Mr Forrest said he hopes, over time, to turn all the alleyways in the area into a huge, open book of art history for the community, while teaching the students involved skills in planning, negotiating, designing and art practice.

He said the success of the murals was clear, due to the lack of graffi ti covering them.

“Th ey haven’t been tagged, they haven’t been destroyed,” he said.

“Th e walls opposite this one are just covered in tags and the new lessee for part of the wall opposite has already asked us to design something for next year.”

Art gives voice to local youthIncredible 33-metre mural shows off skills of students

Local youth are painting a spectacular mural in Dulwich Hill.

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Federal Grayndler Labor MP Anthony Albanese has called on NSW Liberal MPs to ‘come clean’ to the public over whether they

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In a media release last week, Mr Albanese said the consequences of Mr O’Farrell’s opposition to a second Sydney airport would mean Sydney residents would be subjected to greater aircraft noise from earlier in the morning and until later at night and would be subjected to more fl ight movements.

“What this means is more noise very early in the morning and very late at night – a practical end to the curfew, which is an unacceptable outcome for communities already impacted by aircraft noise,” Mr Albanese said.

“Under Barry O’Farrell’s plan, the restriction on the number of fl ight movements every hour would increase from 80 to 85. In addition, the NSW Coalition government want fl ights taking off and landing after the curfew of 11pm and additional fl ights before 6am in the morning.”

Mr Albanese said Mr O’Farrell can’t continue with his “head in the sand” over the issue of a second airport, which is a long-standing talking point.

“Th e clear conclusion of the Joint Aviation Study co-written by the Federal and State Government is that Sydney needs a second airport – sooner rather than later.”

Mr O’Farrell said the NSW Government

does not support a second airport in the Sydney basin, which is why we need to ensure the existing asset is being fully utilised.

“As I have said repeatedly, Sydney Airport is a matter for the Commonwealth but we want to see maximum effi ciency achieved at the facility – because the economy of NSW depends on it,” Mr O’Farrell said.

“We would like to see an increase to the fl ight cap from 80 to 85 fl ight movements per hour during peak periods. Th ere should also be an increase in fl ight movements during the curfew shoulder period to the level allowed in the Sydney Airport Curfew Act 1995.”

He stressed the NSW Government does not support removal of the curfew, changes to protections for existing regional fl ights, or further expanding or reconfi guring the runway capacity.

Last Th ursday, the NSW Government unveiled a proposed joint approach with the Commonwealth to boost capacity at Sydney Airport, to ensure ‘maximum effi ciency’ of the asset.

Th e plans for the Sydney Airport Port Botany precinct were included in the NSW Government’s 20-year State Infrastructure Strategy and were based on recommendations from Infrastructure NSW.

“In addition to these solutions, the NSW Government has previously announced it will upgrade the major motorway connections servicing the precinct through the WestConnex project,” Mr O’Farrell said.

Airport debate continuesAlbanese fi res shots at O’Farrell, saying his head is “in the sand”

Head in the sand? NSW Premier, Barry O’Farrell.

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Festival director Pete Malicki announced the full program, which is now available on the Short+Sweet website, and highlighted some of the featured artists, themes and theatrical treats to come.

Short+Sweet, which features independent judges as well as audience

voting, is in its 12th season. Th e internationally successful franchise will present more than 160 works from January 9 through to early March at the King Street Th eatre, Newtown, as well as a People’s Choice fi nalists’ week at the Sidetrack Th eatre, Marrickville.

Th e festival climaxes with the Gala Awards Finals at the Seymour Centre on March 22 and 23.

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Circus Skills for Juniors Dates:Thursday & Friday 17 & 18 January 2013Ages: 6-8 yrs Cost: $110

Circus Unique takes small groups of students and has some of the most talented instructors in Sydney.

After School 2013Term 1: Tuesdays from 12 February to 2 April 2013 : 8-week termClasses: 6-8 yrs: 4.15-5.15pm, 8-15 yrs: General class: 5.15-6.45pm, 8-15 yrs: Advancing Skills: 4.45-6.45pm

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Parents who quote Inner City Weekender when booking in for holidays and after school workshops receive the discounted rate.

A unique and fun experience in a stimulating atmosphere for students who enjoy physical activities and performing - safe, exciting and rewarding.

The school holidays are packed with fun activities to help local kids develop skills, including a Red Devils Football Academy

sports camp and even special circus training to help you learn some impressive aerial manoeuvres.

Every school holidays, the Academy holds the ultimate camp for boys and girls of all ages.

Week One of the Red Devils camp, to be held at the PCYC Indoor Centre on Illawarra Road, Marrickville, will begin on January 14, 2013 and run until January 18.

Week Two runs from January 21 until January 25. Each day runs from 9am to 3pm.

A daily quiz helps participants develop awareness around that day’s skill base and how the diff erent skills and knowledge learned interacts.

As well as football, the camp includes multi-sports to help make every day diff erent, with sports such as basketball, volleyball, cricket, touch football, badminton, American football, table tennis, European handball, dodge ball, indoor bowls and netball included, plus indoor and outdoor football.

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Th e price of the sports camp is $75 per day, $320 for a fi ve-day pass or $595 for a 10-day pass. Th e pass can be used during diff erent school holidays and days do not have to be consecutive.

Visit www.reddevilsacademy.com.au for more information or to book.

For those looking for something unique and fun to do these school holidays, the circus has come to town and it’s here to stay.

Not-for-profi t Canterbury organisation Aerialize is continuing its tradition of off ering world class circus and aerial training.

Founded in 1999, Aerialize off ers training to people of all walks of life: from kinders, kids and teens, to adults and industry professionals.

“It’s a whole lot of fun but also hard work,” says Aerialize manager, Tara.

Aerialize off ers classes in general circus, juggling, contortion, trapeze, lyra, tissu, hula hooping and much more, all taught by world class professional circus practitioners.

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S ome of the best pasta outside of Italy is hand crafted daily at Glebe’s Pastabella restaurant.

Owner Santo Fichera and his talented Italian chef also create their desserts in-house, with Santo’s tiramisu recipe perfected over 15 years.

“It’s all very fresh. We don’t precook anything,” Mr Fichera said.

“So if you need a pasta sauce made with no garlic, for example, I can do that, because I make it from scratch when you place your order.”

Born on the island of Sicily, Mr Fichera has worked in restaurants since

he was 17 and spent a lifetime perfecting his recipes for gourmet Italian pizzas, desserts and pastas.

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W ell we’ve fi nally reached the last edition of the year and for the year’s fi nal Chatter on the Box

I’ve decided to run through some of the hits and misses of 2012…

Best Australian Reality ShowThis year has to be the return of ‘Big Brother’ to our screens. Even though Nine left us without ‘Uncut’ and ‘Up-Late’ editions, this year’s ‘Big Brother’ was still pretty damn entertaining. It featured a great bunch of likeable and villainous housemates, most of the challenges were brilliant and the addition of social network interaction was fantastic. Many people criticise this show for some reason or another but have you noticed that all the harsh critics have never actually watched a single episode? I can’t wait for this to return in 2013.

Best Talent ShowIt was very hard not to give this award to ‘The Voice’. What Channel Nine did with this program was outstanding. They cast four brilliant coaches in Keith, Delta, Joel and Seal and found some really unique talent. I think what made this show was the format. The Blind Auditions and Battle Rounds were so unique that each episode had close to two million viewers, which in this day and age is unheard of. Who knows what’s in store next year for the show with Ricky Martin on board but I do know I’ll be tuning in.

Best Talk ShowHe’s someone that I’m constantly critical of but this year Rove McManus has outdone himself with his Los Angeles-based show ‘Rove LA’. While not every episode has been outstanding, they are all right up

there. The way Rove gets three celebrity guests interacting and opening up during his show is clever and for once he’s not going down the cheap laughs route, which plagued his former Channel Ten show.

Best Sporting SpectacleIt was hard to go past all the triumph and drama of this year’s London Olympic Games. Channel Nine did a reasonable job of producing the Olympics but Foxtel’s coverage was far better.

Best ChannelIn just its very fi rst year, Foxtel’s A&E is the best channel of 2012 without question. I’m serious, how can you not love shows like ‘Pawn Stars’, ‘Cajun Pawn Stars’, ‘Storage Wars’, ‘Hardcore Pawn’, ‘American Pickers’, ‘American Restoration’, ‘Lizard Lick Towing’ and ‘Axe Men’. Best

Television InnovationWe have a tie between Foxtel’s GO app and Foxtel’s TV Guide app. Both smart device applications have changed the way I watch TV this year and I commend Foxtel for being the leader in television apps.

The Worst of the WorstIt was too hard to pick just one, so without explanation here are my worst shows of the year: ‘Excess Baggage’, ‘The Shire’, ‘Being Lara Bingle’, ‘Anger Management’, ‘Everybody Dance Now’, ‘I Will Survive’, ‘Breakfast’ and ‘Brynne: My Bedazzled Life’.

Most Anticipated Show of 2013Chris Lilley’s new ABC1 comedy will be the one to watch next year. Let’s hope Chris produces something out of this world with this new show.

CHATTER ON THE BOX WITH NATHAN TAYLOR

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Woolworths Carols in the DomainThis year marks the 30th anniversary of Carols in the Domain and this free event is set to be better than ever, with performances from Samantha Jade, The Collective and more. As well as this fantastic star-studded line up, the Australian Girls Choir and the Salvation Army Choir will also be performing. Candle bags will be sold at the event, with all funds raised supporting The Salvation Army. The Event Carnival commences at 12pm Saturday, with pre-show entertainment at 3pm and the main concert at 8.30pm. Visit www.carolsinthedomain.com.

LEGO ColosseumIf you can’t make it to Rome this year, you can still see the famous Colosseum in miniature form. The largest ever LEGO model of the famous landmark is now on exhibition at the University of Sydney’s Nicholson Museum. A quarter of a million LEGO bricks were used to construct the model. The popular exhibition has been extended until March. For more information on this free event, phone 9351 2821.

Santa and his Reindeer Visits the Northern BeachesSanta has decided to pop into Sydney a little bit earlier than usual and he’s bringing his reindeer with him! From the North Pole to the Northern Beaches, Santa will arrive at the Belrose Hotel on December 22. This free event runs from 4.30pm to 8pm and includes an animal farm, with real reindeer. Children will also have the chance to take a photo with Santa. For more information visit www.au.timeout.com/sydney/kids.

Wallace & Gromit’s World of InventionStep into the wacky and wonderful world of Wallace & Gromit at this new exhibition at the Powerhouse Museum from December 15. The exhibition includes their famous ‘Blend-o-matic’ and ‘Tellyscope II’. Family tickets can be purchased for $45. Tickets for an adult are priced at $17 and $12 for a child. For more information visit www.powerhousemuseum.com.

Flashback: 160 years of Australian Fashion PhotosTrace the evolution of Australian style and appreciate Australia’s rich fashion history by viewing this extensive collection of fashion photography. From corsets to mini skirts to the denim revolution, this exhibition is a must-see for fashionistas. For more information visit www.historycouncilnsw.org.au or phone 9273 1414.

Rubber Duck at Darling HarbourThis January, Darling Harbour’s waters will be home to a different kind of superstar - the fi ve-storey high ‘Rubber Duck’ statue by Florentijn Hofman. Hofman’s 15-metre duck has travelled from Sao Paolo to Osaka and is sure to become a favourite of Sydney-siders. For more information visit www.sydneyfestival.org.au.

Convict SydneyThis new exhibition explores the fascinating history of Sydney and the role of convicts in shaping our state. Based at the Hyde Park Barracks Museum, a World Heritage listed site, the exhibition will leave you feeling much better informed about our nation’s past. Visitors will have the opportunity to take some great photographs as they lie in convict hammocks and try on leg-irons. Tickets are priced at $5 for children and seniors and $10 for adults. For more information, contact the Historic Houses Trust on 8239 2311.

Les MisérablesBefore you see the highly anticipated fi lm of Victor Hugo’s classic novel ‘Les Misérables’ starring Anne Hathaway and Hugh Jackman, be sure to see the world’s most popular musical at the Riverside Theatre. The Tony Award winning musical will enchant you as it explores 19th century France through the eyes of Jean Valjean, Fantine and other remarkable characters. For more information visit www.riversidetheatre.com.

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Celebrate Christmas at St Luke’s Church, 11 Stanmore Rd, Enmore.

• Sunday 23rd December 7.00pm Our Amazing Christmas Play with No Rehearsal Anyone, especially children, can have a part in the play.

Simply be there before 7.00pm and grab a costume ready to start. Bring your own costume if you like!

•Christmas Eve – 24th December at 11.30pm. A traditional Midnight Mass, with Candles, Carols and Procession.

•Christmas Day – 25th December at 9.30am. Family Carols and Communion.

Chitty Chitty Bang BangThe award winning musical has already captivated Sydney audiences. Critics are praising the show for its fantastic plot, wonderful score and magical special effects. ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’ is only playing at the Capitol Theatre until January 13. Tickets start from $69.90. For more information visit www.chittychitty.com.au or phone Ticketmaster on 1300 723 038.

Sydney New Years EveWith over 100,000 pyrotechnic effects, 25,000 shooting comets, and 52 illuminated boats, it’s no wonder that Sydney’s New Years celebration is considered one of the best in the world. While the midnight fi rework show is spectacular, there’s plenty of entertainment well before the countdown to 2013 has started, with aerial acrobatic shows, the Harbour of Light Parade and the Telstra Colour Moment show. With pop princess Kylie Minogue as the event’s Creative Ambassador, the evening is certain to be full of memorable moments for the whole family. Visitors are advised to plan which of the many vantage points they will view the fi reworks from.

Benja Harney: New PlatonicsArt and fashion fans will be delighted to hear that Benja Harney’s New Platonics exhibition has arrived in Sydney at the NG Art Gallery in Chippendale. Known as the wizard of paper sculptures, Harney has collaborated with Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Romance Was Born and more. This exhibition is certain to make you see paper in a new light. For more information on this free event, visit www.ngart.com.au.

3D Monsters IncIf you’re a fan of the much loved Disney-Pixar fi lm ‘Monsters Inc’ then you’ll be delighted to hear that the award-winning animated movie is returning to cinemas in 3D! 100 per cent of the funds raised from ticket sales will support the Sydney Children’s Hospital. For more information visit www.hoyts.com.au.

Kirribilli MarketsIf you’ve left your Christmas shopping to the last minute, don’t fret! You’re sure to fi nd the perfect present at the Kirribilli Markets, with lots of designer samples, antiques, accessories and homewares to choose from. For more information visit www.kirribillimarkets.com.

Colour RunAre you ready for a crazy day of colour? The Colour Run is a unique event and is a race for everyone, regardless of fi tness level. As they complete each lap, runners will be sprayed with colours and by the time they cross the fi nish line, will be sporting every colour of the rainbow. The event costs $55 for a solo walker or runner, with all the funds raised going to the HeartKids foundation. The run will take place in February but places are limited so book now. For more information visit www.thecolourrun.com/australia.

The Wiggles ExhibitionIt’s time to jump in the Big Red Car, head to the Powerhouse Museum and celebrate the 20th anniversary of Australia’s most loved children’s band. The exhibition features a life-size model of Captain Feathersword’s ship and other iconic Wiggles props. Visitors will also have the chance to meet Dorothy the Dinosaur, Wags the Dog and Henry the Octopus. Tickets are priced from $5 to $10. For more information visit www.powerhousemuseum.com.

Alexander The GreatExpand your knowledge of the ancient world at the Alexander the Great exhibition. Featuring a collection of 400 items from the famous State Hermitage in St Petersburg, Russia, the exhibition is exclusive to Sydney. The famous Gonzaga cameo and the polished black basalt statue of Cleopatra VII will be on display. The event, curated by notable ancient historians, is sure to interest those with an interest in history and those who want to learn about an interesting time in world history. Tickets are priced at $24 for an adult and $12 for a child. The event will run 7 days a week from 9.30am until April 28 at the Australian Museum in Sydney. For more details visit www.alexandersydney.com.au.

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The Inner West Ultimate Frisbee League will open its ranks to new players when it returns to training at Tempe Reserve on January 9.

League treasurer Wally Crocker invited anyone interested to join in for some free Frisbee skills training before a match on the day.

“It’s a really fun mixed sport of men and women playing together, non contact, a lot of running, a lot of fun and very social,” Mr Crocker said.

“It’s defi nitely a social league. People can sign up as teams or as individuals and then we’ll put them on a team. Like the hats league, where basically names are picked out of a hat.”

Mr Crocker, of Darlington, said although the sport has a strict rule set, it is self-refereed at all levels, including at world championships.

“You score like in American football by catching the Frisbee in the end zone but you can’t run with the disc, like in netball. We use the pivot foot.

“You have to interact with the opposition and get along with the opposition… You don’t have a referee to run to to argue with.”

Mr Crocker said the league was formed in summer 2009 and started at Marrickville’s Steel Park.

He said the league attracted about 70 ultimate Frisbee players during the spring 2012 season, which saw the Astrogliders

team claim the new Inner West League’s gold disc trophy.

In addition to the free training session, the league will host a fi ve-a-side competition at Tempe Reserve from January 9 to March 27. Visit www.innerwestultimate.com.

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The Inner West Ultimate Frisbee League is hoping to attract new players.

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