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Our elite athletes Team Lake Macquarie selected for International Children's Games
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• AMELIA PARROTT W @amelia_parrott
Say hello to Team Lake Macquarie. 78 young athletes have been selected to represent Lake Macquarie in the International Children's Games this December.
As host dty, Lake Macquarie will have a full delegation of athletes representing across water polo, swimming, sailing, trackand field, gymnastics, soccer and BMX.
Lake Ma.cquarie Mayor Jodie Harrison said Whittling down the pool of talent to a team of78 was a challenge.
"It was a difficult task forthe head coaches to select the 78 athletes as we have so many talented young sports people who live or attend school in Lake Macquarie City," she said.
"The other partidpating dties from Australian and right around the world are limited to a team of 18 athletes, so it's a great way for us to showcase the talent we have in Lake Macquarie."
But Cr Harrison said therewas more to the Games than just medals.
"The Games isn't all about sports and competition." she said
"It also provides a one-in-a-lifetime experience for children from different cultural backgrounds to come together to learn from one another and I am sure all of the members of Team Lake Macquarie will do us all proud as we welcome the world."
Lake Ma.cquarie will host the International Children's Games from December 6 to 11 this year.
It will be the first time the Games has been hosted by anAustralian Citysince its inception in 1968 and around
Team Lake Macquarle will represent the region In the International Children's Games In December
1,500 athletes are expected to attend Applications are open for those willing to partidpate as a volunteer for the Games.
In the lead up to and during the Games, volunteers will be assigned to areas according to their skills, past experience and aVailability. All volunteers will undergo
an induction and training to ensure they have the information and support relevant to their role.
There are also a number of dance audition opportunities available to partidpate in the Opening Ceremony.
Volunteer application forms and information on dance auditions are available at icg-lakernacquarie2014.com
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So, do you think Tony Abbott's infamous wink was sexist?
1 think his explanation make sense - surely a Prime Minister wouldn't sit there winking and smiling with a camera trained on him when the topic of sex is brought up.
However, it was a ridiculous thing for him to do even if the intent of the wink was taken out of context. He's been in parliament long enough to know how the media can turn the smallest detail into a major controversy.
But politicians taking open line calls on the radio from the public always makes for great listening.
You rarely get someone ringing up to say "I think you're doing a great job, keep it up".
It's generally people with a list of gripes who can't quite believe their luck that they have been able to get direct access to the person they feel is responsible for their anger.
This incident along with the furore over Mr Abbott's daughter Frances being recommended for a $60,000 design degree scholarship by a Liberal party donor and a friend of Mr Abbott as well as criticism over his decision not to attend a university media event after Julie Bishop was jostled at another university, has made for another difficult few days for the PM.
Mr Abbott defended his daughter, as all fathers should, by saying his daughter was awarded
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the scholarship on merit. 1 agree with the Prime Minister when he said families should always be left out ofpolitics.
I'm sure they put up with enough in their day to day life once people find out who their father or mother is.
o It's hard not to be inspired by the attitude and determination of Alex McKinnon. No doubt there have been many dark days for Alex in the eight weeks since his injury in Melbourne, but it was great to see him smiling and so positive about his recovery in the video released by the Knights last week.
Of course, it's important to point out that there are many people in Alex's situation who are working their through their rehabilitation programs away from the media spotlight. A lot of them probably haven't had the rate of improvement and recovery that Alex has had, but they still keep working through the pain and frustration and never give up.
Let's hope the Knights can give him a further boost by notching a few wins in coming weeks. The effort against Manly in their most recent match was terrific despite eventually losing in the last two seconds.
Not many teams get that close to Manly at Brookvale Oval and keeping the Sea Eagles scoreless in the first half is virtually unheard of.
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
No certainty for shipbuilders Conroy accuses Johnston of failing to address "valley of death" facing manufacturers
• AMELIA PARROTT }I @amelia_parrott
The 2014-15 Federal budget has done nothing to address the valley of death faced by shipbuilders, according to Shadow Defence
Minister, Stephen Conroy. Visiting the Forgacs shipyard at Tomago
last week, Mr Conroy called on the Defence Minister, David Johnston to bring forward shipbuilding contracts to give workers and employers certainty.
"The Labor Government, before the last election, proposed a bridge to get over what is referred to as the valley of death," he said.
"Bring forward some of the patrol boat contracts, bring forward the supply vessels - that was the plan.
"We've now had the budget and there is nothing in the budget to guarantee the goo jobs here, some of the highest skilled jobs in Australia -no protection for them."
Assistant national secretary of the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union, Glenn Thompson said companies like Forgacs would inevitably have to layoff staff unless the Government released its plan for future contracts.
"Companies like Forgacs in Tomago and BAE in Victoria will make a commercial decision to start laying off shortly," he said.
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A spokesman for Mr Johnston said details of a long-term shipbuilding strategy would be announced soon.
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In the meantime, the Government has provided Forgacs with a $5 million contract to build a heavy landing craft for the Solomon Islands Defence Force.
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EDUCATION
Keep a lid on uni costs Students take to the streets to protest deregulation of tertiary education fees
• AMELIA PARROTT _ @amelia_parroU
No ifs, no buts, no education cuts was the battle cry last Wednesday as around 200 students from the University of
Newcastle took to the streets in protest of the Abbott Government's changes to the tertiary education sector.
Students were among the hardest hit by Treasurer Joe Hockey's maiden Federal budget and now face higher course fees and higher interest on student loans.
Music composition student and one of the organisers of the demonstration, James Mahr feared the deregulation of university fees would push disadvantaged students out of universities.
"When you have deregulation like we've seen in America, you'll see university fees rise exponentially to the whims of the universities," he said. "It means that [fees] can go through the roof and once university fees start costing $100,000 or $200,000, it will be a huge deterrent for people from low sodo-economic backgrounds to access higher education."
Member for Newcastle, Sharon Claydon was concerned by the $170 million reduction in funding for equity programs.
"We have the highest number of
University of Newcastle students march In protest of changes to tertiary education funding
indigenous students of any university in Australia [and] 26.3 per cent of our students at Newcastle come from low sodo-economic backgrounds, when the national average is about 16 per cent," she explained.
"It's this commitment to equity that is at stake by these sorts of cuts."
Newcastle City Council Greens coundllor Therese Doyle said "unfair competition from private providers" could have devastating impact on conditions for both students and academic staff at universities, as it did on TAFEs. "With universities able to charge whatever they like for fees, what is going to happen to regional univer-
sities like [the University of Newcastle]," she asked.
"As far as the Greens go, we believe all Australians are entitled to a free, wellfunded and high-quality, lifelong education and training."
The Labor and the Greens have both stated they will vote against the changes.
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Mayfield missing out C Paxton collapse not a deterrent
• AMELIA PARROTT _ @amelia_parrott
Residents in Tenambit and East Maitland may only have to wait a year to access the National Broadband Network (NBN),
while users in Mayfield remain in the dark as to when the rollout will be complete in their suburb.
Paterson MP Bob Baldwin announced last Tuesday that fibre and fixed wireless technology would be rolled out across Pitnacree, Tenambit and East Maitland, as well as Stroud, with construction already underway.
Newcastle MP Sharon Claydon criticised the "spot announcement" method, saying it provided little certainty for business and at home users.
"When I make formal representation to the Minister for Communications he writes back and says, 'wait and see, hold your breath, and we'll be unveiling our national rollout plan soon,'" she said.
"Good luck to East Maitland but my question is where is that plan?
"There is no capacity for people to plan when you're doing these kinds of spot announcements."
Work on the rollout of the NBN in
• PAUL MONFORTE
A survey conducted by Newcastle Financial PlanDing of clients working in the mining industry has revealed only 14 per cent of respondents disliked the physical danger element of their job the most, despite the recent Paxton mine collapse, which killed two miners.
There was also low safety concerns from family members of miners, with 28 per cent answering 'Not applicable' - that they do not worry at all, when asked 'how much does your family worry about you when you are at work?'
The survey showed that 72 per cent of respondents were drawn to the industry by the high income but that 57 per cent disliked the long hours and shifts that took away from leisure time.
Despite that, 72 per cent said they would encourage others to enter the industry.
The majority of respondents (85 per cent), believed they had adequate insurance cover in they event of them being injured at work.
Mayfield had begun prior to last year's Newcastle MP, Sharon Claydon and Shadow Minister for Communications, Federal election but the suburb has since Jason Clare discuss the rollout of the National Broadband Network
"ffitimately, what you want to achieve to make the most of this exciting local micro and macro lifeblood industry and the high income it provides, is that both you and your family can sleep comfortably and soundly at night knowing you're creating and protecting your future," Jessica Shuwalow, business development and marketing manager at Newcastle Financial Planning said. been taken off rollout maps. In Mayfield earlier this year
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Red balloons flew high over Hunter Street on Saturday morning as part of a protest against a 20-storey development planned
for the mall. Hundreds of Novocastrians marched
alongside members of the Newcastle Inner City Residents Alliance (NICRA), who released red balloons to demonstrate how the proposed GPT and UrbanGrowth NSW East End development would protrude from the city's skyline if it is given the go ahead by the Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP).
The mixed-use development would stretch from Newcomen Street to Perkins Street and includes retail, commercial and entertainment spaces, as well as three high-rise residential towers.
The development application describes the project as "the catalyst for city change and urban renewal within the Newcastle East End" but its detractors say the plan would eliminate views of Christ Church Cathedral from the heritage precinct and create precedence for more high-rise developments in the East End.
Gionni Di Gravio, said the views of the community were not being considered when it came to the proposed development.
"The business community and the politicians need to take a leaf out of the history here," he said.
"Near the post office in the 18sos was the Newcastle Exchange and the first Newcastle Business Chamber was set up there by John Bingle, a really inspiring man.
"The first thing that business chamber did was safeguard a whole swathe of public land, which is now King Edward Park.
"They weren't thinking about what's in it for me, they were thinking about what's in it for you."
NICRA co-founder, Geoff Evans said the unique heritage characteristics of the East End needed to be protected.
"We think people all across Newcastle and the Hunter value the unique and quirky characteristics that the heritage part of Newcastle has," he said.
"The characteristics that make the city a great place to work or live, to visit to go to the beach, enjoy the cafes and bars, the energy of the artists, that would all be driven out by this kind of development."
Addressing the crowd, protestor and archivist at the University of Newcastle,
The development application came off public exhibition on Wednesday, June 28 and will now be considered by the JRPP.
Demonstrators release red balloons in protest of the proposed GPT and UrbanGrowth NSW development in Newcastle's East End.
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Not meeting the need Commuters question the reallocation of 118 staff car parks
• AMELIA PARROTT W @amelia_parrott
Commuters have questioned the reallocation of nearly 120 staff car parking spaces at train stations across the Hunter and
Lake Macquarie regions, saying the stations that need additional parking the most are missing out.
Last week the Minister for Transport, Gladys Berejiklian, announced that 118 staff car parking spaces across six stations on the Hunter and Newcastle and Central Coast lines would be made available to commuters over the next year and a half, including 39 spaces at Newcastle station.
Transport Minister, Gladys Berejiklian said the initiative was about putting commuters first.
"We are listening to customers and we know this is one of the biggest issues they have every day - finding a car space close to their station is important so we can get more cars off the road and have more people using public transport," she said.
"Some of these smaller stations only include handing back up to five spaces, but it is important to know we have looked at every space across the network and if we can give it back to the customer we are doing so."
Commuter, Nicholas Williams believes more needs to be done to address parking issues around the region's train stations
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Nicholas Williams, a Masters student at the University of Sydney, regularly takes the train from Broadmeadow to Sydney for work and study.
While pleased to hear that four spaces will be freed up at Broadmeadow, he said he could not see the point of making so many car spaces available in Newcastle.
"There are definitely stations that need more attention," he said.
"If Newcastle isn't going to be [operating] by the end of the year then why do it there? People in Newcastle are just going to park [at the station] instead of going to metered parking anyway. Cardiff needs parking more than anyone else."
Mr Williams said for him, access to commuter parking was more about customer safety than convenience.
The NSW Rail, Tram and Bus Union (NSW RTBU) have criticised the move, saying transport workers need the parking spaces more than customers.
"We can't have critical transport workers spending a half hour driving around looking for a car park when they need to be driving the next train," NSW RTBU state secretary, Alex Claassens said.
"If on time running is a priority for the NSW Government then providing car parking to their workers must also be a priority."
e Consultation begins for new trains
Members of the transport industry will meet in Sydney this week to take part in a briefing session about the delivery of the NSW Government's new $2.8 billion intercity train fleet.
Announced earlier this month, the 65 train fleet will see air-conditioned services available across the network for the first time, meaning Hunter commuters will be among those to benefit.
Transport Minister, Gladys Berejiklian said purchasing the new trains "off-theshelP' was the favoured approach and was keen to hear input from the private sector.
"The best way to get these trains on the tracks for our customers as soon as possible is to buy off the shelf, with proven techool ogy from the world's best," she said.
"We are keen to talk to all suppliers to understand what's available and importantly which trains can be adapted to meet the needs of our customers."
However, Shadow Minister for the Hunter, Sonia Hornery said quality and standards could be compromised if the trains are purchased from overseas.
"It is offensive to hear the Transport Minister and the Minister for the Hunter, Gladys Berejiklian saying the best thing is to buy trains from overseas," she said.
"I have met with Australian Manufacturing Workers Union representatives on a number of occasions over the last month and it is clear that this Government need to commit to local jobs and our local economy."
Commuters will be asked to give their feedback in the coming months.
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Legal cuts hit vulnerable hard Opposition calls on Baird Government to oppose Federal cuts to local legal services
• AMELIA PARROTT
While state premiers are up in arms over the cuts to health and education outlined in the Federal Budget, signifi
cant cuts to local legal services have gone relatively unnoticed by the vast majority of voters.
In his maiden budget, Treasurer Joe Hockey cut $6 million from Community Legal Centres and more than $15 million from the Legal Aid Commission, a decision that NSW Shadow Attorney General and Shadow Minister for Justice, Paul Lynch says will end up costing the State Government in the long-term.
"The State Government have a responsibility to work out what it is they are going to do to respond to these Federal cuts," he said.
"One of the false economies they try to parade is that they can save money as a Government by not funding Community Legal Centres.
Labor candidate for Swansea, Yasmin Catley said victims of domestic violence, the disabled and those experiencing financial hardship would be among those to suffer from the cuts to the Hunter Community Legal Centre at Belmont Court House.
"People who have found themselves on the wrong side of the law, who are normally law abiding citizens are the ones using these services and they will be the ones who will fall through the cracks," she said.
"Vulnerable people will be turned away and it's just short-term, really narrow vision on behalf of the Government."
Mr Lynch called on the State Government to get serious about opposing the Federal Government's cuts to community legal services.
"The State Government need to make it very clear to Canberra that they are going to reject these cuts," he said.
"[NSW Premier Mike] Baird has been mucking around, one day he's talking tough, the next day he's gone to water on this.
"The Government need to make this an issue and get serious about it.
"What that means is there will be more people coming into court without proper legal advice, without proper representation, that means the cases are going to take two or three times as long so it actually becomes a cost on the system."
Labor candidate for Swansea. Yasmin Catley and Shadow Attorney General. Paul Lynch outside Belmont Court House
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Stink riddle comes to an end Two companies issued with EPA notices in relation to Rutherford odours
• MELISSAHCOMBER
The main causes of the Rutherford stink have been identified.
The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) handed down the
results of a $400,000 study into the odour that has plagued the suburb for several years, naming Fulton Hogan asphalt plant and Wax Converters Textiles as the main contributors to the stink.
The two factories have been issued with Prevention Notices, which require the companies to identify ways to minimise the odour and report back to the EPA within three months.
EPA Director North Gary Davey said that a regulatory program is also being implemented at the Truegain and Transpacific Industrial waste oil refineries to ensure pollution control equipment is operating effectively at all times.
''The investigations suggest that if pollUtion control equipment is not operating effectively at the two waste oil refineries there is potential for odour emissions from these sites to increase significantly," he said. ''The regulatory program will provide close oversight of the companies operations."
The conclusions were reached after the
reviewed records of odour sources within the Rutherford Industrial Estate, an industry odour sampling program, the development of an odour dispersion model and a community-based olfactometry study. The olfactometry study involved community members being exposed to odours collected within the estate, before characterising and grading them.
Member for Maitland, Robyn Parker said that it was important the community didn't expect an immediate change.
"It won't happen overnight - it will take some time and it's important that people understand that these industries are doing their very best," Ms Parker said.
"Many of them have modernised their equipment and are trying very hard to operate in a way that has less impact on the community. It's important that while we identify the industries we don't point the finger at them and their employees, that we understand that they're doing a job and we have to work with them.
"It's not about penalising them as much as saying, 'How can we modify what you're doing to get a better outcome?'"
Rutherford Odour Investigation Project The cause of the Rutherford smell has been Identified
The EPA said they had received more than 700 complaints about odours in the area since 2008, from residents in suburbs including Rutherford, Aberglasslyn, Farley, Windella and Telarah.
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Kicking goals for diversity Beach soccer tournament helps break down barriers between students and police
• AMELIA PARROTT _ @amelia_parrott
It was cops versus students at Nobbys Beach last Wednesday, as police from the Newcastle City Local Area Command and international students
from the University of Newcastle came together for the inaugural Newcastle Beach Soccer Tournament.
80 students from more than 20 countries took part in the event, leaving little illusion as to why soccer is known as the World Game. Police and students played sideby-side in the round-robin tournament that was aimed at promoting diversity and community engagement.
Newcastle Local Area commander, Superintendent John Gralton said the tournament was a fun addition to a range of other initiatives between the police and university, which foster better relationships between police and the international student community.
"A lot of the students may not have the same experience with police in their own home countries [as in Australia]," Superintendent Gralton said.
International students from the University of Newcastle take part in the inaugural Newcastle Beach Soccer Tournament at Nobbys Beach
"We want them to know that they can come to the police confidently and we can deal with any issues that they might have. I think the barriers are being broken down
and that's what today is all about. It's about building relationships in the community, acknowledging our multicultural society and just making sure we engage well with a whole cross-section of the community."
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Superintendent Gralton said the police were also part of a safety precinct committee at the university and worked with the International Students Association to identify and react to issues occurring on
and off campus. Team Code Red, consisting of students from Brazil, Canada, China and Germany, eventually took home the trophy on the day, defeating the Stinging Bees 5-2 in the final.
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and an expert panel working in the field of cancer recurrence as they provide support, coping strategies and interaction. The panel will discuss the fear and associated anxiety of cancer coming back in the same place or another part of the body, often experienced by young adult cancer survivors. The panel will include: Kim Hobbs a Clini
cal Specialist Social Worker at Westmead Hospital; Ursula Sansom-Daly a Clinical Psychologist (Registrar) at the Sydney Youth Cancer Service, Sydney Children's and Prince of Wales Hospitals; a cancer survivor who will talk about their own experiences. The webinar will also be available online after the event.To find out more or to register go to www.helplifegetbetter.com
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The RSPCA SUpporters Committee and the Sydney Junction Hotel will host a 'Doggy Afternoon Tea' this Sunday, June 1 from 2pm-4pm. All dogs receive a free treat and owners are invited to wear their favourite animal print and win a prize. A raffle will be conducted and there will be merchandise, cupcakes and 'pupcakes' for sale. Small dogs welcome on a leash. The Sydney Junction Hotel is located at 8 Beaumont Street, Hamilton, next to the railway station.
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Having a cuppa for a cause Biggest Morning Tea raises much-needed cancer research funds
• AMELIA PARROTT _ @amelia_parrott
Thousands of tea-drinkers across Australia raised a cup last Thursday to take part in the Cancer Council's Biggest Morning Tea
fundraising event. In Newcastle, Jenn Mitchell, Angela
Ritter and Rachel Adam hosted a morning tea at Newcastle Leagues Club.
Ms Adam said with so many people touched by cancer in the community, she felt motivated to playa part in beating the disease.
"I had a cousin who passed away at 48 through cancer and my father just got through bowel cancer," she told the Post.
"It affects so many people so every little bit you can do to help counts."
The trio hoped to raise $500 through their morning tea.
Cancer Council CEO, Professor Ian Olver said the Biggest Morning Tea imitative had helped advance treatments for cancer.
"We have seen huge advancements in treatment, as well as significant improvements in survival rates since morning teas first began," he said.
"With the generous support of Australia's Biggest Morning Tea fundraisers,
Jenn Mitchell. Rachel Adam and Angela Ritter host a Biggest Morning Tea event at Newcastle Leagues Club
Cancer Council has contributed over half a billion dollars to cancer research and we continue to beat cancer every day through our work in prevention, support,
research, advocacy and information services."
To donate to the Cancer Council visit www.cancercouncil.com.au/donate.
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A new approach to behaviour in schools
Students embracing the Positive Power - Positive Behaviour In Action program
Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College at Fletcher has taken a different approach to school behaviour management by developing a program which concentrates on positive actions.
Often school behaviour programs focus on 'bad behaviour' and the associated implications and punishments. However, the college has switched the focus onto teaching students behavioural expectations and giving acknowledgment for following them. This represents a positive approach to behaviour.
Positive Power - Positive Behaviour in Action is a Kindergarten to Year 6 program for developing and explicitly
teaching appropriate and positive behaviours. The introduction, modelling and reinforcing of positive social behaviour has been shown to be an important step in a student's educational experience.
The college's primary department recently launched the Positive Power -Positive Behaviour in Action program. This program supports and underpins the existing, highly successful You Can Do It program. Positive behaviour will be highlighted and celebrated by awarding Positive Power awards. The aim is to ensure students realise that these behavioural expectations are important lifelong attitudes.
Policesnapsbot :-:-: Assault in Newcastle West
Police are appealing for information after a man was found with injuries in Newcastle West on Saturday night.
About 11pm. a 23-year-old man left a hotel on King Street and began walking towards Islington when it is believed he was approached and assaulted in the Newcastle West area.
A short time later. the man was stopped by a concerned pedestrian. who alerted emergency services.
The man was taken to John Hunter Hospital to be treated for wounds to his arms.
Officers attached to Newcastle City Local Area Command attended and commenced investigations.
They are appealing for any witnesses to the incident or anyone with information to contact them via Crime Stoppers (1800 333 000) or Newcastle Police Station.
Robbery in Jesmond A man will face court following an alleged
armed robbery in Jesmond on Saturday afternoon.
Just after 5.30pm. a man armed with a crowbar entered a grocery store on Hirst Street and allegedly demanded money from a female employee.
He fled the scene with cash a short time later.
Officers attached to Newcastle Local Area Command on patrol at a department store on Blue Gum Road when they stopped and searched a 25-year-old man. allegedly locating cash.
The man ran from police and. following
a search. police located and arrested the man at a shopping village on Turton Road. Waratah.
He was taken to Newcastle Police Station. where he was charged with robbery armed with offensive weapon.
The man was refused bail and appeared at Newcastle Local Court on Monday.
Child approached Police are appealing for information after
a child was approached by a man in Cardiff South on Friday afternoon.
About 3.15pm. a 10-year-old girl was walking home from school when she made her way across an oval to the intersection of Leanda Place and Elizabeth Street.
As she began walking along Elizabeth Street the girl was approached by a man who also followed her for a short time.
The girl changed her route and continued walking home. where she told her mother what had happened.
Officers attached to Lake Macquarie Local Area Command were contacted a short time later and launched an investigation into the incident.
Inquiries into the matter are continuing and police would now like to speak to a man who may be able to assist in the investigation.
The man is described as having a fair complexion. about 50-60 years of age. with short shaved grey hair. facial hair and of a large build.
He was last seen wearing a black shirt and black knee-length shorts.
Anyone who knows the man's identity or has any information that could assist police is urged to come forward.
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the valuable not-for-profit organisations and businesses
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Supporting those who enrich our community
This week, Council launched a revamped program for a wide range of grants and sponsorship opportunities to community organisations and businesses in the arts, recreation, events and business sectors.
Council is supportive of groups and organisations that host community, business, cultural or sporting events because these opportunities help to create social cohesion, meaningful relationships and vibrant community life.
The sponsorship, grants and community funding offered by Council are designed to give a helping hand to the valuable not-for-profit organisations and businesses so that they can get on with the work that enriches our local community.
I hope these funding initiatives entice community members to brainstorm ideas that unite people and enhance our diverse region.
These events could be anything from a local fundraising barbecue to a running festival or charity art class to a regional touch football event.
Community organisations can sometimes do it tough when it comes to raising money to achieve their goals and activities and Council is proud to provide funding assistance where possible.
If you know of a suitable community group, activity or commercial event that could benefit from Council funding, encourage them to learn more about Council's funding programs at www.lakemac.com.au or by calling 4921 0333.
While you're visiting Council's website, why not take the opportunity to review our Draft Environmental Sustainability Action Plan 2014-2023.
The Draft Plan is on public exhibition until 20 June 2014, and tells residents what Council will do to achieve improved environmental sustainability over the next 10 years for the City of Lake Macquarie.
JEFF MCCLOY Newcastle City Council Lord Mayor
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You will literally be able to walk or drive through Newcastle and
see change
NEWCASTLE MATTERS
Positive change unfolding in our city
Each year, Council develops its operational plan and budget, supporting the four-year delivery program. While this process is challenging as we claw back the deficit, it is also rewarding.
The 2014-15 draft plan and budget is a snapshot of the tremendous positive change in Newcastle. Projects will provide muchneeded maintenance for our valuable infrastructure, support economic development and address the unique needs of each of our suburbs. You will literally be able to walk or drive through Newcastle and see change taking place. Just a few examples:
Building and structures: $13.9 million to address critical maintenance and help clear the infrastructure backlog, including:
• Civic Theatre: $200,000+ for painting, carpet and general sprucing up
• Sports grounds: $300,000 amenities renewal at Blackley Oval New Lambton, $300,000 to replace roof at Waratah Grandstand and $150,000 toilet upgrade at National Park athletic track
• New playgrounds: $200,000 for Kilpanie Road Reserve Lambton, Tumpoaba Reserve Maryland, Minmi Reserve and Cedrella Creek Reserve, Warabrook
• Cycle ways: $150,000 for line marking and signage • Henderson Park Community Hall, Merewether: $900,000 to
replace existing hall and toilets Roads: $9.5 million for road resurfacing with projects from
Lawson Avenue, Beresfield to Bibby Street, Hamilton to Parkway Avenue, Cooks Hill
Environmental programs: $6.6 million including $980,000 for citywide tree replacement, $70,000 for coastline dune preservation, $310,000 for lronbark Creek rehabilitation and numerous stormwater drainage projects
Overall, our major asset preservation program will fund $30 million worth of works. This is great news for local communities and our investment will hopefully encourage people to get out and enjoy the fantastic parks, playgrounds and facilities across the city.
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HEALTH
What does being healthy mean?
This week Ivana Brcic has written in a letter for us on her views on healthy eating. I'll split it into two parts, with part one this week ...
'Good food', 'healthy diet', 'clean eating'. What do they all mean? As a personal trainer this is the most asked question I've come across. It's not too difficult to teach a client a new movement or a new skill, but to re-educate nutrition is incredibly challenging. There is so much confusion about various diets. Which one is the right one?
There are professionals who will tell you each is correct. Doctors for the last 40 years have been preaching 'low fat, high grain' and then the new age professionals are advocating the opposite. "You must convert to a diet rich in good fats and low in sugary carbs," write bloggers, nutritionists and fitness experts all on the bandwagon. The problem is who to trust.
Where is the information coming from and why are they pushing their opinions? Only one answer makes sense to me.
What were our ancestors eating back in the day when heart disease, cancer, arthritis, diabetes and high blood pressure were not a part of our everyday vocabulary? Back before the time of such things as the Agricultural Revolution (17oos), before the use of pasteurisation (1871), refrigeration (1895), or genetically modified crops (2000). And well before current mass commercialised farming practices.
Our ancestors were eating whatever was available to them. What they caught when they went hunting, what grew in well-nourished soil and what was in season. They drank from clean waters, any meat, milk or eggs were from healthy, wild animals. This was their perfect diet.
There are many people that will argue that we live a longer life now then our ancestors ever did and this may be true due to the advances of modern medicine; but are we living a longer, 'healthier' life? Is our quality of life better? Or are we just kept alive but unwell for a longer time? Are they treating the cause of our diseases or just the symptoms?
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The silent disease killing 1 in 10 Australians
When it comes to health problems, we often think about heart attack, stroke, cancer, or diabetes.
Not many people would give much thought to kidney disease. Yet it is estimated that 1 in 10 Australians die from kidney disease every year and this number is increasing.
The problem is that kidney disease is a "silent" disease that often does not show any significant symptoms until it is relatively advanced. In fact, Kidney Health Australia (www.kidney.org.au) indicates that up to 90% of kidney function may already be lost before symptoms appear.
This means those people may already be at a stage of disease requiring regular dialysis or even kidney transplant.
It is now known that kidney disease is hugely under-diagnosed in Australia. There is a push to increase awareness of the risk factors and improve detection of kidney disease in the early stages when medical management can help to slow or even reverse the progression of the disease.
Conditions that are known to increase the chance of developing kidney disease include diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, smoking, and obesity.
People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island background, over the age of 30, are also at higher risk of disease. All these risk factors are significant enough to warrant testing for kidney disease every 1-2 years.
Testing for kidney disease is easy, involving a blood test and (usually) a urine test. If the results are positive the test will be repeated to confirm a diagnosis and determine how advanced the disease is.
Importantly, people with chronic kidney disease, even in the early stages, are also at much higher risk of having a heart attack or stroke.
So, it is important to detect kidney disease early to help slow the progression of the disease, or even prevent additional kidney damage, and reduce the chance of heart attack or stroke.
If you think you may be at risk of developing kidney disease it could be worth starting that conversation with your GP.
DEC LAN CLAUSEN JESSICA SHUWALOW ANTHONY PIGGOTT Commentator _ @DeclanClausen
Going over the same ground
The Tasmanian Forestry Agreement is a ground-breaking document. This agreement between the forestry companies, unions, environmental campaigners and government ended 30 years offorestry conflict, provided significant retraining opportunities and compensation to forestry workers, and protected an additional 172,000 hectares of forest including areas known as the Styx, Great Western Tiers, Florentine and Mount Field forests. It gave forestry companies certainty over the areas they are allowed to log and protected thousands of jobs. It is a win-win deal, and the federal government is putting it at risk.
Last weekend I travelled through these World Heritage listed areas. I stood next to trees that were almost a hundred metres tall. I met with members of conservation groups such as The Wilderness Society and the Australian Conservation Foundation who have fought for so long to protect these forests. I spoke with managers from timber companies who have spent years dealing with blockades and court cases. I chatted with organisers from forestry unions who want to protect their members' jobs. We were told of the damage to 'brand Tasmania' that would be done if the delisting was successful: complete devaluation of forestry products in the international market.
None of these groups want any part of the protected forests delisted from the UNESCO World Heritage register. Why does the Abbott government want to refight old forestry battles?
Newcastle Financial Planning
Understanding miners' needs
Mining makes up the largest occupation segment of our clients and is said to contribute to 60,000 local Hunter jobs. With reoccurring conversations around safety and job security in the local mining industry, we wanted to understand what these issues mean for the community and offer some support solutions. We recently ran a survey to our clients in the mining industry and they told us the following: the most (60%) disliked part of the job is the long hours and shifts cut into their leisure time, followed by job insecurity (29%); only 14% dislike the danger element of the job the most.
Tips to maximise the opportunities of the mining industry and mitigate the risk of loss of income and injury: put money away for a rainy day - you want 3 -12 months' income to cover expenses if you're unable to work; invest some of your savings to get it working for you, but make sure it's at a higher rate than 3% otherwise it's not enough to beat the average inflation rate of 3%; make sure you have adequate insurance - income protection, life insurance, total and permanent disability and trauma cover, in case anything were to happen to you.
For more insights on our mining survey and support solutions visit www.newcastlefinancial.com.au/minel
Disclaimer: This editorial provides general information only. Before making any financial decisions, consult a financial planner to take into account your individual needs.
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Strategies to quit smoking
Smoking is recognised as the largest single preventable cause of death and disease in Australia. It is associated with an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, cancer, emphysema, bronchitis, asthma, renal disease and eye disease.
There is a tobacco-related death about every 28 minutes in Australia. A large proportion of these are males (almost 13,000 deaths per year compared with 6,000 for females). In all age groups, except 15-34 years, more deaths were related to use of tobacco than to alcohol or illicit drugs. The Australian Government's tobacco control strategies, such as media public education campaigns, high tobacco taxes, advertising bans and smoke-free environment legislation, have helped with the decline in smoking rates over recent decades. Between 1991 and 2010, the proportion of daily smokers aged 14 years and over decreased by almost 40%.
Helping people quit is a challenge and it has been taken up globally with the World No Tobacco Day on 31 May being a day for people, non-governmental organisations and governments organise various activities to make people aware of the health problems that tobacco use can cause. Your local pharmacy can provide a Smoking Cessation service to motivate you through the process. See the fact cards titled Smoking and Staying a Non-smoker available at Self Care pharmacies. Call 1300 369772 for the nearest location or visit www.psa.org.au. click on Self Care, then "Find a Self Care Pharmacy".
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This stunning brand new home is nearing Situated on a roomy 575m2 block, this 2 bedroom completion, & could be yours! (with a sunroom) property is located close to
Built by award-winning Montgomery Homes, this transport, &just down the road from shops. 4 Bedroom home has plenty of extra's, & plenty Plenty of room to extend & renovate. Perfectly flat of space. block. This may be the perfect home for a young With 2 separate living areas, 2 spacious family looking to do a little bit of expansion & get bathrooms, & a simply superb kitchen complete their hands dirty, or a bargain for a family looking to with stone benchtops, this master-built home is a get into Floraville - Belmont North area. unique find in such an excellent location. This property has stunning timber flooring, & is Why go through the effort of building when this in excellent condition. There is nothing you need home is almost ready to go! For those that have to do, but so much potential you won't be able to investigated building, they will realise the value in resist making improvements. this home & will be quick to arrange an inspection! With so much to offer this property is sure to go Price: $785,000 fast! Don't miss out on this one - call now to book
your inspection. Agents: Jared Codling - 0420 808 179 Price: Offers Over $360,000 Brett Mitten - 0412 683 319 Agent: Jared Codling - 0420 808 179
Ray White Belmont Shop 1, Jewellstown Plaza, Ntaba Road Belmont North, Australia
p. 02 4948 5777 [email protected]
Finally Some Peace & Quiet! Located in a gorgeous part of Garden Suburb is a home with plenty of space inside & out, this home will have you feeling like you live in a rural area; yet it's less than 5 minutes from Charlestown Square! Spacious is an understatement when we're talking about the size of the rooms, & it has been beautifully renovated & improved by the current owners.
Price: $529,000
Agent: Jared Codling - 0420 808179
WANTED HOUSES
FOR SALE There is a short supply
of houses for sale with buyer demand at an all-time high!!
The market is hot & genuine buyers are waiting!
You may well be amazed at what your property is worth in today's market.
If you would like an Obligation Free Quote, please contact Ray White Belmont on
0249485777 Strict confidentiality will always be adhered to
WW8849
LANDMARK LUXURY LIVING 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apartments Offering A Complete Lifestyle
With Lift Access, Security & Moments To The Waterside.
DISPLAY SUITE
Open 7 days (except public holidays) 11 am-1 pm or by appointment
Corner Howard St & King St Warners Bay
FIND OUT MORE -www.shearwaterwarnersbay.com.au
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6 Pelican Street, Swansea Desireable Swansea North
• SingLe LeueL brictl and tiLe Liuing
• Set on a LeueL fenced 720m2 bLoctl
• Rear Lone access • Lorge tlitchen and
Liuing area
• CLose to channeL, boot ramps and Latle
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rooms View By appointment
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Agent Andrew McGrath 0428406442
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Birmingham Gardens Newcastle Uniuersity Heartland
• WaLtl to shops, schooLs and Uniuersity
• ULtra modern tlitchen
• NaturaL gas cootling, stainLess steeL appliances
• Separate Lounge and dining area
• Rear sunroam opens to patio
• Massiue garage and carport area at rear
• Register your interest now
For Rent $320perweetl 2 ~ 1 .. 18 • Brand New • 2bedrooms with buiLt ins • ULtra modern tlitchen, bathraom &
Laundry • Couered front ueranda View By appointment
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Agent Andrew McGrath 0428406442
20 Pacific Hwy Blacksmiths (enter from PirriwaL st)
Inuestor Specials
• Choice of graund fl.aor or first fl.oor apartments
• Both studio and 1 bedroom auaiLabLe
• Each haue ensuite styLe bathroom and tlitchenette
• Shored Laundry and cor space.
• Excellent rentaL history of between $180 to $210 per weetl
• CaLL for List of auaiLabLe units
• ALL offers submitted!
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$410 per weeR For Rent $210 per weeR
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ANTENNAS
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4965 8849 43 Thomas St, Edgeworth www.hiqaerials.com.au
BATHROOMS
Bathrooms Renovation g
Specialists ,.". Tiling ~
~O~. ,.". Leaky ~howers
. <£1 it.e ;' ,.". Laudrtes Ph/Fax 4975 5767 Mob 0402463 999
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• FREE QUOTES ·COMPETITIVE PRICES CALL DJ WARREN CONSTRUCTION I
0418 439 824 Lic 117649c s:
Specialising in removal of baths and building of walk in showers for the disabled & elderly.
Phone Norman on: Phone Bill on: 0408 671 617 0406 068
BRICKLAYING
iii FREE QUOTES! iii r.l • Retaining Walls r.l '-.1 '-.1 r.l • Fences • New Homes r.l J:I Ph Adam: 0414311 720 J:I Eo! Uc 236513C WW8161 Eo!
BUILDERS
JC CARPENTRY AND RENOVATIONS mLm ALL CARPENTRY
(FRAMING, FITOUTS, ROOFS WALLS), DECKS, PARGOLAS, RENOVATIONS,
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- ALL WORK GUARANTEED
MOBILE 0458 000 003 I DG&H WALTON BUILDERS
lIC178878C
ALL TYPES OF BUILDING WORK • EXTENSIONS • RENOVATIONS • DECKS • PAINTING
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BUSINESS OF THE WEEK
For more than 80 years the Carver name has stood for quality workmanship, courtesy and integrity. They have a proven track record that's second to none. So when it's time to paint it's time to think Bel-Air Painting.
• Domestic or Commercial Painting and Decorating Projects
• Anti-Graffiti Coatings • Roof Re-Finishing • Texture Coating • Fire Retardant Systems • High Pressure Water Cleaning
Six great reasons to use Bel-Air Painting Services: 1. Our free written quotes are valid for 6 months 2. All our commercial work is fully guaranteed 3. You are covered by warranty insurance on all domestic work 4. Only the best premium products used on your home or property 5. We are proud members of the Master Painters Association 6. We will make an appointment time to suit your needs
Phone John Carver on: 49658888 0418496 970
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Gold Lie 436C www.belair-painting.com.au ~ MEMBER
Don't just get the job done, get it done right! WW8297
Lie # 189771C
BUILDERS
grk'~ constructions
• Building Renovations • • Extensions •
• Real-Crete Structural Retaining Walls • • Decks & Pergolas •
• Residential & Commercial •
0438164992
• Bathroom renovations • Building renovations • Decks and pergolas • Personal service & reliability • Commercial or residential • Plan drawing • No job to small
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CARPORTS
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0414941 922
• Plans to Council • Gable Carports • Awnings • Screen Enclosures
• Glass Rooms • Decks • Deals directly with the Builder/Owner
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CLEANING
StJnShine Home & I o ~Ottice e'eaning -- "Hy siene Assurecl"
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MACWILCRETE ~ .Residential concretor Uc: f89f72c ~ ·AII types of concrete finishes .Driveways ·Patios .Garage Slabs .Footings .Re-Surfacing
Ph Darren: 0403 746 022
Exposed aggregate Pattern colour code Stamped Stencil Slabs
• Driveways . Alfresco areas • Pool surrounds • Pathways • Custom design
• Driveway specialist • All aspects of concreting • No job too big or too small • Service and quality guaranteed • Resurfacing prompt & reliable
Phone Mick Dunley 0410 312 247
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DECKS & PERGOLAS
SPECIALISING IN DECKS & PERGOLAS Ie BUILDERS
Carports, handrails, stairs & house renovations Ph: 4960 8621 or M: 0405 327 656
Lie no. 146456C WW8263
DESIGN AND DRAFTING
PLANS FOR: • New Homes • Alterations • Renovations • Additions
Charlestown Home Plan Service Ph 0418 764 257 or 4942 5878
~euUe '3f/a/k!r, WW8299
ELECTRICAL
AMCM ELECTRICAL ~ NO ELECTRICAL JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL • Lights • Power Points • Ceiling Fans
• Smoke Alarms • Safety Switches • Testing & Fault Finding • Rewiring & Installs
• Electrical Hot Water Repairs • Small Appliance Repairs
- Ovens/Cookers, Hot Plates & Rangehoods
PENSIONER DISCOUNTS CONTACT MARTY ON ~
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TRADES & SERVICES ELECTRICAL
CRAIG BELLAMY ELECTRICAL
FREE QUOTES
Mob: 0414 453 219 Lic. No. 94958C Email: [email protected]
ABN 26 839 303 479 WW8175
ELECTRICAL -/ Lights No job too small -/ Power Points -/ Ceiling Fans -/ Safety Switches -/ Smoke Alarms -/ StovesJCooktopsJRangehoods -/ Home Rewiring
OBLIGATION FREE QUOTES Lie 264367C
Phone,OSH
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Lighting, Power Points, Smoke Alarms, Ceiling Fans, Switchboard upgrades, Metering, Surge Protection and Safety Switches, Grid Connect Solar Systems
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Phone Zae: ~ 0404094667 or 4965 7630
ALL AREAS • FREE QUOTES· NO JOB TOO SMALL
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EXCAVATIONS & EARTHMOVING
JUS DIGGIN EXCAVATOR + TIPPER HIRE Specialising in tight fit excavations NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL • FREE QUOTES PH. JUSTIN 0438408801
BUSINESS OF THE WEEK
in I painting.com.au
llwe show up" Same day quotes 7 year guarantee
• Re-paints & new work • Dulux premium paints • Reasonable prices • Industrial - commercial - Domestic
Call Dave 0406 473 572 www.instylepainting.com.au
Licence No 222296c
FLOORING
• Laying of new floors • Sanding & Polishing
new & old floors • Free quotes
Call the Big Boys
"Let us turn your floor into a showpiece" g ~ Laying, Sanding, polishing, all finishes, all areas ~ :'l Call anytime for FREE Quotes 3: John 0412 783 828 or Karl 0404606142
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GUnERING
ABC SEAMLESS GUTTER DISCOUNTERS
All Types of Gutters Installed Factory Direct • Comprehensive Warranties * Metal Roofing * Leafguard Products '"' * Rainwater * Tanks Roof Restoration ~ Reliable Service & Com'Petitive Prices ..... S
~ www~~c~e~.2!~c~m.au I ACE GUTTERS •
~ Manufacturers & Suppliers Quality Rainwater Products
• Nu-Line • Half Round • Mini-Line • Roundline • Square-Line • Steel Fascia • Quad • Fascia Cover
Available in 25 colours in most profiles Daily delivery throughout Newcastle Central Coast and surrounding areas
For an obligation free measure and quote 0
Ph: 4948 6611 i Call Gary on 4032 8151 to advertise
GUnER CLEANING
GUnERING
BRAD DWYER
• GUTTERING • FASCIAS • DOWN PIPES I • METAL ROOFING • LEAF GUARD • VALLEY IRONS • FREE ADVICE • FREE QUOTES • BIRD PROOFING
• PROMPT SERVICE ·6 DAYS A WEEK "Newcastle born & bred with 25 years experience"
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• Repairs or renewal • Roof replacements :!! • Leaf & Bird Proofing • Leak repairs ~ • Gutter Cleaning • No job too small 3: • Stormwater drainage • Free quotes· pensioner rates
~ Call "'erry 4.54 010. ~ me04.4 540 10.
• Quality Bluescope Stee_1 • Leaf Protection • • Curved Gutters '" • Professional Service 0 • Custom Folded Flashings
PHONE BRICE, MANDY OR SAM
AH: 4959 8566 FAX: 4027 5673
GUnER CLEANING
Gutter Goblins Make your guners our problem and never worry again.
VACUUM SYSTEM We clean all gutters with our new vacuum machine technology using trained WH&S and certificated working at heights crew, we also have prafessional installers of Gutter guard, we promise 10 beal any written quole by 20%1
PENSIONERS DISCOUNTS" ALL INSURANCES IN PLACE FOR YOUR PEACE OF MIND. WE WILL BEAT ANY PRICE!
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GUTTER CLEANING
SUR ER (llEANINS GUTTER GUARD HIGH PRESSURE CLEANING ROOFS, DRIVEWAYS & WINDOWS
~~,a ~ 0419 580 344 ~
HANDYMAN SERVICES
FOR All YOU HOME & PROPERTY MAINTE •. _ .. -.......
CAll NATHAN ON 0404044959 NO JOB TOO SMAll ~ FUllY INSURED - FREE QUOTES ~ JOBS UP TO $1000 :5:
KITCHENS
THE KITCHEN DOCTOR Ph/Fax 49829449· Mob: 0412400634
• Kitchen face lifts • New kitchens • Wall/Entertainment Units
·Free Quotes • 15 years experience t) • Darren Anderson (Qualified Cabinet Maker) '<t
~ Save $$$ by renovating ~ ~ your existing kitchen ~
LANDSCAPING
LAWNMOWING
"dr J propertyservices ~ • Lawn mowing • Prunr~g ~
• Gardening • House wash downs
Ph: 0409 499 783
BUSINESS OF THE WEEK
ELECTRICAL ~ Lights No job too small ~ Power Points ~ Ceiling Fans ~ Safety Switches ~ Smoke Alarms
~ Stoves/Cooktops/ Rangehoods
~ Home Rewiring
OBLIGATION FREE QUOTES
Phone JOSH
0409 077 927 PENSIONER DISCOUNTS
LAWNMOWING
LAWNS MOWED FROM $30* • GARDEN MAINTENANCE
• FREE QUOTES • FULLY INSURED ;
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PHONE WW9115
0423118988
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PAINTERS & DECORATORS
WW9605
PAINTERS & DECORATORS
Eric's Pointing • Interior & Exterior • Plaster Repairs • Feature Walls • All work guaranteed Phone Eric
0401 295 071 WW8197
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• Re-paints & new work FREE QUOTES! • Dulux Premium paints Call Dave • Reasonable prices 0406473 572 • Industrial- commercial- domestic www.instylepainting.com.au WW8199
To advertise here call Gary on 4032 8151
HANDYMAN SERVICES
PEST CONTROL
GAZBUG PEST SERVICES For the cheapest and most comprehensive pest control treatment on the market.
Specialising in Tennite & Pre-purchase inspections, General Pest Treatments, Tennite Treatments & Baiting Systems,
Pre & Post Construction Tennite Treatments
Ph 4975 5533 PC REG: 3255 WW8203
PIER REPLACEMENTS
RE-PIERING PIER REPLACEMENT
RE-LEVELING ~
0422 341 858 ! 4942 7140 WW8367
PLASTERING
PLASTERING No job too small
• Quality workmanship • Fully insured • Renovation work • Water damage & patchwork • Fancy cornice specialist • Prompt reliable service • Pensioner discounts • All aspect of plastering • Clean up when job is complete • Free quotes
PHONE JOHN 0412 273 367 OR CARL 0411 702 817
Call Gary on 4032 8151 to advertise
HANDYMAN SERVICE Be MAINTENANCE e NO JOB TOO SMALL
e PRESSURE CLEANING e BLOCKED DRAINS
e ALL HOME CLEANING INSIDE Be OUT e FULLY INSURED
CALL DEAN FOR A FREE QUOTE 0455 380 191 WW8971
TRADES & SERVICES PLASTERING
po Gypco Int.,io" ~ =: A brilliant plasterboard service by Gypco. ~ ! Specialising in small, large and insurance jobs.
:l Paul Gauci 0411 961 519
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Dave 1!nigbts Plumbing Service
• Plumber • Gasfitter • Gutters • Blocked Sewers
0> Pensioner Discounts, 30 Yrs Exp ..... ~ All areas: ~ ~ 0418 686 472 - 4942 1306 ;:
Plumber - Gasfitter - Drainer ~~~~ • General Plumbing
• Maintenance • Blocked Sewers Gasfitting • Renovations and
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Call Dean 0409 846 118 or 4946 7905
* EMERGENCY * LICENSED PLUMBING $0 CALL Pensioner i
OUT* Discount! ~ • Blocked drains specialist ~ • Taps & toilet repairs ~ • Hot water heaters • Gasfitting ~ • All plumbing work _ Call your LOCAL plumber for a free quote and FREE PLUMBING INSPECTION CALL SIMON
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BUSINESS OF THE WEEK
• Repairs to all makes and models • Repairs to all overlockers
• Pick-up and deliver • In home service
• Over 30 years experience Ph: 0411 275 032
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0432 692 520 I Call Gary on 4032 8151 to advertise
ROOFING
ROOFING PENSIONER DISCOUNT FREE INSPECTION ~
ROOF REPAIRS/RESTORATION COLORBOND ROOFS • WHIRLY BIRDS
LEAF SCREEN (for gutters) Lie 231270e
PHONE JOHN 0412 273 367 OR CARL 0411 702817
• Leak Detection m Hu:-;"~::'~ • Roof Repairs \;;'YI
• Roof Painting • Roof Cleaning
• Guttering • Metal Roofing
• Leaf Screening (for your gutters)
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ROOFING
RICKS GUTTERING I • I & ROOFING PTY. LTD.
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FOR ALL ROOFING AND GUTTERING NEEDS • OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE
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• FIRST CLASS WORKMANSHIP
CALL RICK 0409 225 188 Right a. Rain Roofing • All roof repairs & renewal
o No job too big or small 0 Quality tradesman
Service guaranteed Ph Shane 4959 6091 Mob 0410 564 044
RUBBISH REMOVAL
RUBBISH REMOVAL oAiI areas oAIl kinds of rubbish
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REMOVED • DEMOLITIONS • YARD CLEARING
• EXCAVATIONS
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• Repairs to all makes and models • Repairs to all overlockers • Pick-up and deliver
• In home service • Over 30 years experience Ph: 0411 275032 WW8301
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NO Job too small ~ Call ROb 0.25 ••• 5.' I
BUSINESS OF THE WEEK
SPECIALISING IN DECKS & PERGOLAS
Ie BUILDERS Carports, handrails, stairs
& house renovations
Ph: 4960 8621 or M: 0405 327 656
Lie no. 146456C
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• Small, medium & large jobs • Prompt service' Full Insured
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www.tilerescue.com.au
For a limited time 7cm x 24cm ad for only $111 (min 6 weeks) Total cost $666! Lilllited spots available
TREE SERVICES
Specialising in: • Tree removal • Pruning and tree maintenance
. • Block clearing • Chipping and mulching • Stump grinding • Rural services • Land management
CALL NICK . 0477 000 891 OR
49081630 ~ SAFE ~ RELIABLE
~ FRIENDLY ~ FULLY INSURED
CLASSIFIEDS CARRIERS. REMOVALS
AT www.hgwsremovals.net Ph: 4929 6763. Newcastle. 5 ton truck. Polite, fit & experienced. Satisfaction guaranteed
Staples transport refer to Trades & Services. Ph: 49 577695.
PEST CONTROL
CALL JOHN AT ACQUIRE PEST CONTROL 0408 496 084 All types of pest control including Termite work.
COMPUTERS I. ACCESSORIES
Cut and Colour Specialist For your appointment call:
4958 7438 or 0401 247 339 NEW, REPAIRS, MORING Your home or mine! From $25 per hr. Ph: 0419 684 584. 20 yrs experience.
COURSES $99 Rollator
Chicken Coop/ Rabbit Hutch
1.87 metres wide. Great access for easy cleaning.
KNITT1NG & CROCHET classes Ph: 4957 5501
Quality Rollators with 8" wheels and hand brakes. Now ONLY $99 save $30.
Simple to assemble. $180
Buy direct from the importer. See instore for details Other designs on display. EDUCATION I.
TRAINING Terry White Chemists, Hamilton 43404200
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NEW, REPAIRS, MORING Your home or mine! From $25 per hr. Ph: 0419 684 584. 20 yrs
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FOR SALE
FIREWOOD 4 SALE
Seasoned Bush Timber $95.00 per cubic metre
FREE delivery Newcastle and East Lake Macquarie
PH: 4953 0311
POSITIONS WANTED
LAWN MOWING Clean up garages. Pensioner Discounts. Ph 4971 6172 or 0412663339.
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Wanderers yet to be toppled Competition frontrunners too strong for Hamilton as Nelson Bay upset Merewether Carlton
• SAM BERRY
Wanderers stretched their unbeaten streak to seven with a bruising victory at home against second placed
Hamilton. In a top of the table NHRU clash, Wander
ers dominated early through a double to speed machine Dillon Rowney who has stormed to the top of the try scoring table.
Leading 13-9 at halftime, an early penalty goal saw the lead reach seven before ill-discipline saw two Wanderers players placed in the sin bin.
Hamilton took full advantage and run in a converted try to even up the contest. As the game was creeping away from the ladder leaders, a try to barnstorming prop Ben Christensen and a neat little dart across the line by skipper Luke Sherwood wrapped the game up 26-16 for Wanderers.
Waratah are no longer flying under the radar after wrapping up their sixth consecutive victory at home to Maitland. After a nervous victory at University last weekend, Waratah, minus five key players for the clash, put Maitland to the sword
Wanderers remain undefeated after seven rounds of the NHRU Picture: Stewart Hazell
with a clinical 33-15 win. Nelson Bay were the story of the round
with a huge upset against Merewether Carlton. The Greens welcomed back captain Mick Gill after a long spell on the sidelines but it wasn't enough to stop the ever-
improving Gropers. It was a tight game in the first half with the scores locked at 5-5 but Nelson Bay skipped away through their impressive backline to record a satisfying 24-10 win
Lake Macquariewere singing their victory
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song for the first time this year with a 38-21 victory against a winless University.
Again, University were in the game after a brilliant individual try to debutant centre Chris Smith gave Uni a 21-12 lead, however, Junior To'o led the Roos' revival as the students capitulated to a 38-21 defeat.
Southern Beaches look set to battle fifth spot in the finals with Nelson Bay and Maitland after a comprehensive 43-12 win against Easts.
In round 8 action this weekend, Easts will be hoping to find something or risk a slaughter against undefeated Wanderers.
Wanderers will be in no mood to take the foot off the gas when they host Easts at NO.2 Sportsground. University must also be careful when an improved Southern Beaches travel to University NO.1 Oval.
Hamilton will again be without their NSW country stars when they playa home game against giant killers Nelson Bay.
Lake Macquarie will be looking to build on their first victory when they tackle an out of sorts Maitland.
In the match of the round, Merewether Carlton will welcome Waratahs to Townson Oval in desperate need of victory after being upset by the Bay.
The Jimmy Taylor Memorial Restricted Mens' Triples SATURDAY JUNE 7 AND SUNDAY JUNE 8 Proudly sponsored by KLM Accounting In association with Swansea RSL & Marks Point Sports Club Dress: Club uniform
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Entry fee is $25 per player. All proceeds after distribution of prizes go to Prostate Cancer Support & Research.
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A match for the purists Wests edge out Cessnock in battle of heavyweights as Lakes United end win drought
• PAUL MONFORTE
F orloversofold-stylerugbyleague, last Saturday's match between Cessnock and Western Suburbs had everything.
Wests emerged 12-10 winners over the gallant home side in a match dominated by the physical clashes between the forward packs.
Desperate defence, highlighted by Rosellas prop Mark Taufua's tackle on Cessnock fullback Kieron Holland to save the match, was another strong feature.
Brad Murray and Simon Williams scored for the victors, while Geordie Connelly and Riley Brown crossed for Cessnock.
Wests led 12-4 at halftime and were able to repel repeated raids from the Goannas in the second half.
South Newcastle backed up last week's win over Cessnock with a 36-0 thrashing of Macquarie Scorpions at Peacock Field. Keeping the powerful Scorpions line-up scoreless is no mean at any venue, but particularly on their home ground.
Second-rower Lachlan Fitzgibbon impressed with a hat-trick for the Lions. Strong defence typified the clash between Cessnock and Wests Photo: Trish Evenden
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Lakes United recorded their first win since 2012 by defeating Kurri Kurri 20-18 on Saturday. Seagulls fullback Honeti Tuha scored two tries. The Seagulls showed plenty of spirit to fight back after trailing 12-0 in the first half.
Maitland continued Central Newcastle's recent defensive woes with a 52-6 thrashing. Ryan Lacy and Terrence Seu Seu both scored doubles for the Pickers.
The win now sees Maitland in second place on for and against.
Competition ladder after round 7: Western Suburbs 12pts (+118), Maitland 10pts (+96), South Newcastle 10pts (+70), Macquarie Scorpions 10pts (+12), Cessnock 8pts (+80), Kurri Kurri 6pts (-38), Central Newcastle 4pts (-74), Port Stephens 4pts (-144), Lakes United 2pts (-120).
This weekend's fixtures (all matches kick-off at 3pm on Sunday): Lakes United v Port Stephens at Cahill Oval, Western Suburbs v Macquarie Scorpions at Harker Oval, Central Newcastle v Kurri Kurri at St John Oval, South Newcastle v Maitland at Townson Oval. Cessnock have the bye.
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Knights fully focused • MATT LOGUE NEWCASTLEKNIGHTS.COM.AU
It's been a tough few days for the Newcastle Knights but star fiveeighth Jarrod Mullen insists the playing group is fully focused on the
season ahead. In the wake of last Friday's announce
ment that the Hunter Sports Group will have no further role in the Knights, Mullen said the team remains determined to put aside any off-field issues in a bid to resurrect their season.
"It's obviously sad for the club, because Nathan (Tinkler) has put a lot of money into the club and it's disappointing," Mullen said. "But it's business as usual for us and we've just got to worry about our football and get back to winning games.
Mullen also believes the club will bounce back and become bigger and better once a new ownership model is finalised.
"Once all this (ownership) stuff gets sorted out, I'm sure the club is going to be in a better position for it," he added.
"Hopefully we can sort it out sooner rather than later and everyone can start worrying about football then. We haven't talked about it (ownership) at training at all to be honest.
Mullen admits he has faced harder times at the club in the past, recalling his maiden
Knights five-eighth Jarrod Mullen
season in the NRL in 2005, a year when the Knights lost 13 consecutive matches to collect the club's first wooden spoon.
"We've been through a lot worse than this," he said. "When I first came here, we lost 13 in a row and that was back in '05.
"The club is definitely in a better position now. We've got great facilities here, a great coach and great players. So we just need to get the performances on the field now."
Mullen, meanwhile, said he hopes coach Wayne Bennett remains at the helm in Newcastle. "For me personally, I think it's very important," he said. "He has done a lot for my career and he has put a lot of confidence in me as a player.
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Raymond Terrace chasing a double DENIS BROAD, OAM NEWCASTLE DISTRICT
THE RAYMOND TERRACE JETS the recent winners of the Newcastle District No.1 Grade Mid-Week Pennant Competition will attempt to become the first club since Soldiers Point in 2007 to complete the Saturday /Mid-Week NO.1 Grade Pennant double. It is ironic that they will play Soldiers Point in the final to be played at Lambton next Saturday commencing at 12.30pm.
Both semi-finals were close hard fought affairs with Raymond Terrace NO.1 defeating Nelson Bay 63/53 and Soldiers Point recovered from a 22 shots deficit mid-way through its match to edge out Alder Park 65/59.
The quartet of Jim Towers, Anthony Ellercamp, Michael Abel & Australian representative Matthew Baus laid the foundations for the Jets win downing Jason Horn, Craig Hines, Chris Edmonds and Shannon Gittoes 24/11. The other successful Jets rink was Haydn Bojkowski, Tim Twining, Ian Lean & Jason Stokes 23/22 over Brett Gainsford, Ken Baker, Robert Spears & Richard Girvan. Kevin Robinson was
the lone triumphant Nelson Bay skipper 20/16 over Lennon Scott. Soldiers Point stormed home to beat Alder Park by 6 shots. The combination of Stephen Gransden, Reg Smith, David King & Terry Antram recorded the biggest win 22/15 over Peter Burgess, Allan Miller, Brett Preece & Martin Ball. The other two rinks were shared with Jason Pietraszek edging out Shannon Rowe 21/18 and Daniel Hill losing to Gavin Kelly 26/22.
In the quarter-finals Alder Park struggled to beat Kotara 56/49, Soldiers Point thumped Mayfield West 85/37, Raymond Terrace NO.1 downed Beresfield 75/43 and Nelson Bay were too strong for Kahibah winning 76/52.
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Who wants to run the Knights? Call for urgency on ownership talks as Nathan Tinkler's Hunter Sports Group depart the scene
• PAUL MONFORTE
Nathan Tinkler's exit from the Knights has answered one question but many more remain as the club's tumultuous season.
As had come to be expected Mr Tinkler's Hunter Sports Group (HSG) relinquished ownership of the Knights last Friday after several months of negotiations with the Knights Members Club and the NRL.
Hunter Sports Group released a statement in which Tinkler called for a speedy transition to a new ownership model.
"This negotiation has dragged on for over 10 weeks and it is clear the Members Club has stalled the process:' Tinkler said.
interested in taking over financial management of the club, with the Members Club assuming control of day-to-day operations, with discussions taking place this week.
Speculations has mounted over the future of coach Wayne Bennett, with numerous media reports over the past few seasons claiming Bennett's contract was with Tinkler.
However, HSG chief executive Troy Palmer has said that was not the case and that the contract's of Bennett and his coaching staff had always been with the Knights and not directly with HSG.
As far as on-field action is concerned, the Knights head across the Tasman to take on the Warriors at Mt Smart Stadium on Sunday at2pm.
"After injecting over $20 million of my own money it is time to stand aside, and hopefully the Knights will prosper and not revert to the old management style and formula that almost sent the club into liquidation 3 years ago.
The Knights will play the Warriors this weekend amid discussions over ownership of the club
The Knights will be hoping State of Origin representatives Darius Boyd (Queensland) and Beau Scott (New South Wales) are able to backup on Sunday, to help overcome the Warriors who have won three of their past four matches.
"Since HSG took over the Knights, we have lifted the annual spend of football operations to be over $3 million above the average NRL club.
"Commercial reality will mean staffing
numbers will now need to be reviewed, grants cut to the junior League programmes and the local Newcastle competition.
"I have done my bit for the town by investing more than $20 million and saving the Knights from liquidation and now it is time for some-
one else to step up to the plate:' he added. However, it was revealed on the weekend
that Mr Tinkler will continue to support the Knights by way of a $5 million sponsorship over the next five years.
The powerful Wests Group is believed to be
Meanwhile, the Knights have signed utility Marvin Filipo for the remainder of 2014, a year after being sacked for disciplinary reasons.
"Marvin is aware of our standards and expectations and we are pleased to be able to give him a second chance:' CEO Matt Gidley said.
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