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Still going strong
A birthday shindig of sorts was held at Caves Beachside Hotel last week, cele-brating one year since the launch of the National Disability Insurance Scheme
(NDIS) in Newcastle. NSW Minister for Disability Services, John Ajaka
attended the event, hearing inspirational stories from people who had transitioned to the NDIS over the past 12 months.
Christine Conway, a client of local disability service provider Life Without Barriers, said the NDIS had given her more independence.
“I was very worried before the NDIS came on board because I was told that when I turned 65 I’d go into a nursing home and I couldn’t have my carers anymore,” she said.
“It was really worrying me because I’m 60 now, I’ve only got five years to go.
“Then when the NDIS came on board they told me never to worry again because it would never happen and I’d have Life Without Barriers my whole life,” an tearful Ms Conway told attendees.
She said the NDIS had also allowed her to engage more with the community and had even taken up dancing after transitioning to the individual funding model.
Mr Ajaka said stories like Ms Conway’s demon-strated what the NDIS was all about - choice.
“Essentially, this is what the NDIS is about - choices and people getting the support that they want, how they want it,” he said.
National Disability Insurance Scheme celebrates its first birthday
Ageing, Disability and Home Care chief executive, Jim Longley, Swansea MP, Garry Edwards, National Disability Insurance Agency CEO, David Bowen, Disability Services Minister, John Ajaka, Charlestown MP, Andrew Cornwell and Life Without Barriers NSW director of operations, Lauren Murray celebrate one year since the launch of the National Disability Insurance Scheme
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“It makes people happy and it changes lives for the better.”
The event also marked the expansion of the NDIS trial into Lake Macquarie.
“I am pleased we are moving onto the second phase of the trial because it means we are getting
on with the job of delivering better services to our most vulnerable,” Mr Ajaka said.
The scheme will expand into Maitland next year.More than 10,000 people with a disability are
expected to transition to the NDIS by the end of the trial period.
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Does the cane have a place in schools in 2014?
Debate has been raging in recent days over whether corporal punishment should be re-introduced to schools.
Initially I thought the idea had some merit as I thought back to my school days and seeing some of the behaviour that went on with no real threat of consequences.
Corporal punishment was gone by the time I was going through school, so perhaps I’m not qualified to judge whether it was an effective form of punishment.
I certainly think it would have been quite a deterrent, even if it was used only in the most extreme of cases. But in this day and age where teachers are barely allowed to yell at students or give them detention, I can’t see the suggestion gathering widespread support.
If it was put forward as a policy, the idea would be quickly shot down by public outrage and threats of assault charges against teachers.
Figures from the NSW Department of Educa-tion show school suspensions have increased by 35 per cent.
Either kids are misbehaving more than ever or schools are getting tougher in their punishments.
I don’t know how seriously some students view suspensions. It certainly would have put the wind up me if I had been in that situation, but a few days off school is probably not seen by them as a bad thing. Hopefully these students
have parents or carers that can get the message through that suspensions are one stop short of an expulsion and that can really interfere with your future prospects.
There’s a bit of fear amongst Knights support-ers at the moment with news that British billion-aire Marwan Koukash is interested in purchasing the club. Mr Koukash is believed to be worth something in the order of $3 billion after setting up a successful corporate training company in the ‘90s.
He owns a large number of racehorses as well as the Salford Red Devils, who play in the English Super League. Mr Koukash took over Salford last year after the club was headed for extinction over money owed to the British tax office and has set about significantly improving the playing squad.
League fans will recognise names such as Adrian Morley, Kevin Locke, Jake Mullaney, Junior Sau and Francis Meli amongst their line-up. Knights halfback Michael Dobson is heading there next season. He would certainly start from a better base here in Newcastle. A one-team city, crowds in the order of 20,000 as opposed to Salford’s biggest crowd this season of 7000.
It’s natural that there would be some reluctance to go down the path of private ownership again but I think he at least deserves the chance to put his case forward.
I can’t see the idea gathering widespread support
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The article on page 16 of the July 16 edition of the Post under the heading ‘Go to the top of the class’ may have led read-ers to assume that Kip McGrath Education have centres located in each of Newcastle, Merewether, Hamilton and Lambton.
This is incorrect.There are Kip McGrath Education
Centres in Belmont and Adamstown, both under the directorship of Sue Felsinger.
Sue opened Kip McGrath, Belmont in 2013 and Kip McGrath, Adamstown in January this year. Kip McGrath, Belmont can be contacted on 4945 4112 while the contact number for Kip McGrath, Adamstown is 4952 8553. For further information, please see www.kipmcgrath.com.au
A 16-year-old school girl has been indecently assaulted in a broad daylight attack in Whitebridge.
This incident happened just after 9am last Wednesday, as the girl walked to school at Whitebridge High School.
After getting off her bus and making a quick stop into the Whitebridge shops at about 9:15am, the teen noticed a man walking behind her as she walked along Lonus Avenue.
On Tumpoa Street, as she approached the school, she noticed the man was very close to her.
The man then placed his arm around the girl’s neck and allegedly indecently assaulted the teenager.
The girl screamed to be left alone and elbowed the man in the face and stomach.
She was then able to break free and run to school, where she reported the matter.
Officers from Lake Macquarie Local Area Command are investigating the incident and are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the attack to come forward.
Acting Inspector Anita Kruse said the fact the incident occurred during the
morning peak near a busy road was of particular concern to police.
“Obviously it’s concerning, it would be silly to say it wasn’t,” she said.
“We’re hoping to hear from people who may have been in the area at the time, perhaps dropping the kids off at school.”
The man is described as being in his 40s with a chubby build.
He was wearing a plain black hooded jumper with a pocket on the front, dark blue jeans and black joggers at the time of the alleged assault.
Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report any information online at www1.police.nsw.gov.au.
Teenage girl attacked on busy street during daylight
CRIME
Whitebridge attack
Tumpoa Street, Whitebridge, near where a 16-year-old girl was indecently assaulted last week
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T he Planning Assessment Commission will hold a public hearing in Newcastle next month, looking into Port Waratah
Coal Services’ controversial T4 proposal.The hearing was called of the back of a
recommendation from the Department of Planning, which could see the proponents receive a major discount on the cost of the $4.8 billion new coal loader, robbing the City of Newcastle of $47.5 million in developer levies.
The terms of reference for the commis-sion will focus on the potential noise, traffic and environmental impacts of the terminal.
Port Waratah Coal Services welcomed the announcement. “We welcome this next step forward in the process,” Port Waratah Coal Services general manager development, Terry Tynan said.
“The six-weeks notice period for public hearings is another sign that this project is being submitted to a rigorous assess-ment process, which to date has included significant input from the local commu-nity and other stakeholders.”
The hearing will be chaired by Paul Forward, the former chair of
AUSTROADS, CEO of the NSWRTA and director of Sydney Water.
The former director general of the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service and executive director operations at the Environmental Protection Authority, Brian Gilligan, and the former deputy director general of the Department of Environment Climate Change and Water, Joe Woodward, will also hear submissions as part of the review.
Those wishing to address the hearing
should contact Rebeca Chungue on 9383 2112 or email [email protected] on or before 1pm on Wednesday, August 20.
Written submissions should be sent to Kate Wedgewood at NSW Planning Assessment Commission, GPO Box 3415, Sydney, NSW, 2001 or email [email protected] on or before 1pm on Wednes-day, August 20. Members of the public are welcome to attend the hearing, which will take place on Tuesday, August 26 at Newcastle Panthers from 1:30pm.
Public hearing next month on controversial terminal
COMMUNITY
T4 goes up for debate
Port Waratah Coal Service’s T4 coal-loader will be the subject of an independent review next month
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Port Waratah Coal Services (PWCS) will cut more than 30 jobs across its Kooragang and Carrington coal terminals in response to what it calls challenging economic conditions brought about by low coal prices and a high Australian dollar.
PWCS CEO, Hennie du Plooy said the 34 redundancies were part of a larger, ongoing review to increase efficiency and reduce costs within the business.
“Port Waratah is just like any other service provider to the Hunter Valley coal industry,” he said.
“We are working very hard to ensure that the cost of our services are consistent with the very challenging economic conditions being experienced as a result of low coal prices and the strong Australia dollar.”
Despite a difficult economic climate, Mr du Plooy said it was important the organi-sation still plan for the future.
“Right now we are in a situation where we need to respond to the short-term economic conditions affecting our industry, but we also need to plan for the long term, ensur-ing we are positioned to deliver growth capacity should the industry require it in the future.”
The Planning Assessment Commission will hold a public hearing in Newcastle next month to discuss the impacts of PWCS’s proposed T4 coal-loader.
The hearing comes after intense public outcry following the Department of Plan-ning’s recommendation that PWCS pay just $528,140 in developer levies to Newcastle City Council on the $4.8 billion plan.
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N ewcastle’s traffic trouble spots are currently being put under the microscope, with Roads and Maritime Services (RMS)
and the NRMA simultaneously conduct-ing studies into the city’s worst roads.
The RMS has published a list of 23 pinch-points as part of its Inner Newcastle Traffic Study, which is currently on public exhibition.
Locations highlighted include University Drive, the Jesmond roundabout, Stewart Avenue, Lookout Road, and the Newcastle Road and Croudace Street intersection.
Newcastle MP, Tim Owen encouraged local motorists to get involved in the study by providing feedback.
“We’re looking for information from road users about queuing and delays at the identified sites and any solutions the community can think of to make their journey a better one,” he said.
“When the study is complete, a prioritised list of potential projects will be considered for future funding.”
Meanwhile, the NRMA has launched its annual Seeing Red on Roads campaign, in an attempt to identify the worst roads in NSW.
NRMA president, Kyle Loades said it was important that the community let govern-ments know which roads were a priority.
“Following the Seeing Red on Roads campaign over the past few years, we have seen some real progress from the NSW and Australian governments to upgrade some of the most dangerous sections of road in the state,” he said.
“We also know that some of the most congested and dangerous areas on our roads are in suburban streets, intersec-tions and roundabouts.
“With the community’s support we can help ensure that NSW gets better, safer roads.”
Over 10,000 road users took part in the 2013 survey.
To take the NRMA Seeing Red on Roads Survey, visit www.mynrma.com.au/redflag.
To contribute to the RMS Inner Newcas-tle Traffic Study, visit www.rms.nsw.gov.au/roadprojects/newcastletrafficstudy.
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GREG PUGH StocktonMitchell Street in Stockton. They speed, double park and do u-turns left, right and centre. It’s a wonder no one has been killed.
KRISTEN GLOVER New LambtonBridges Road, especially around the stadium. There’s always like a million cars there, it’s too congested.
CANDIC E H EISE RathminesThe roundabout at Fairfax Road and The Esplanade at Warners Bay. They’re doing work there now but the rounda-bout is just too small or something.
PETER GOLEMA MerewetherDumaresq Street along the race-course, the one with all the fig trees. The road is just really uneven and broken up.
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L abor candidate for Newcastle, Tim Crakanthorp has outlined his vision for Newcastle, including a greater emphasis on the city’s
heritage and increased collaboration between the community and developers.
There was an element of entering the lions’ den when Mr Crakanthorp, who is against high-rise development in the East End and cutting the heavy rail line at Wickham, took to the microphone at last week’s Property Council of Australia meeting at Newcastle City Hall, laying down his views on affordable housing, public transport and the revitalisation of Newcastle’s CBD.
Mr Crakanthorp said community consultation was key to achieving the best possible outcomes from the city’s urban renewal.
“It is only with the transparency of consultation that we can deliver an end product that embraces the heritage of the city and at the same time, delivers services and new facilities that will create reasons for people to come into our CBD,” he said.
“Urban renewal includes the preserva-tion and enhancement of significant historic quarters in Newcastle.”
Mr Crakanthorp called out the GPT/UrbanGrowth NSW development in the East End, criticising the height of the development and saying high-rise devel-opment would kill off the funky, lively and vibrant vibe that had developed in the precinct over recent years.
He also highlighted the need to keep the heavy rail line into Newcastle with more residential development taking place in the CBD.
“I personally don’t believe it makes sense to put 500 new units in the CBD… 60 students and academics, new law courts, with little or no parking and then take out the mass transit system leading in and out of the city,” he said.
One member of the Property Council attacked Mr Crakanthorp’s suggestion that a multi-level parking station be built at Honeysuckle, arguing that it was a Labor government that knocked that idea on its head.
Robinson Property director, Guy Robin-son claimed rental prices had gone up 50 per cent prior to Member for Newcastle, Tim Owen and Newcastle Lord Mayor, Jeff McCloy entering government and urged Mr Crakanthorp to consider development that is “feasible” rather than “wonderful” should he be successful at next year’s state election.
Labor candidate for Newcastle, Tim Crakanthorp presents vision for city
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Preserving the city’s heritage
Labor candidate for Newcastle, Tim Crakanthorp outlined his vision for Newcastle at a meeting of the Property Council of Australia last week
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F or most of us, getting back to nature means a weekend camping trip, but for Newcastle’s Claire Dunn it means something much more.
Burnt out by her high pressure job with the Wilderness Society, the Woodville-raised Ms Dunn threw it all in and retreated to the bush for a year in 2010, building her own shelter and catching some of her food in an experience she has chronicled in her book, My Year Without Matches: Escaping the City in Search of the Wild.
“It had been a passion for so many years, but I found I was becoming disconnected from what I was trying to save,” Ms Dunn said of her job.
After taking a few courses in bush skills, Ms Dunn escaped to a private property between Coffs Harbour and Grafton where, aside from a few store-bought essentials and an hour of email time each fortnight, she left creature comforts behind in what she calls “a privilege”.
“It wasn’t to be completely solitary,” she said. “It was more of an immersion in the bush. I was looking for something to shake me up, but I didn’t know what form that would take - it really stripped me back on an internal level as well as an external one.”
As a result, Ms Dunn’s best and worst experiences were emotional experiences.
“I went in without matches or a lighter, so lighting my first fire was amazing,” she said.
“I’d been trying for so many months and when I finally looked down and saw this red, glowing coal I just bawled with relief.
“It was terrible when I found a wallaby
dead in my trap, seeing that dead animal and knowing it was through my doing, I was distraught, but I do feel like I have forged this really close relationship with the Earth.”
Claire Dunn tells of year spent living immersed in nature
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Getting back to basics
Claire Dunn in the mid-North Coast bush Photo: Ben Ey - Australian Geographic
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N SW Treasurer Andrew Constance has rejected claims by Opposi-tion Leader John Robertson that partial privatisation of the state’s
electricity distribution network is a “dud deal” for the Hunter, following a Produc-tivity Commission report that supported selling state assets.
The Commission’s report, released last week, recommended that the states priva-tise their electricity generation, network and retail businesses.
“Governments have successfully priva-tised airports, major ports and electricity and infrastructure services,” the report said.
“The commission is recommending that states proceed with the sale of any remain-ing assets of these types, subject to good sale processes including a sound regulatory framework.”
But Mr Robertson, visiting Maitland last week to protest against the State Govern-ment’s plan to privatise 49 per cent of the network with Labor candidate, Jenny Aitch-ison, said that the report doesn’t consider the full picture.
“The Productivity Commission doesn’t deal with issues of price rises, so the Produc-tivity Commission talks about the fact that
Opposition Leader rejects recommendation to privatise state electricity
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Opposition Leader John Robertson and Labor Candidate for Maitland, Jenny Aitchison lead a protest in Maitland last week
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you’ll be able to build all this infrastructure - what they don’t talk about is the impact on families and businesses,” Mr Robertson said.
“I’m making the sure the concerns of people are addressed, I’m not worried about what the Productivity Commission has to say on the issue.”
Mr Constance however, said that the report shows the Government is making the right decision.
“The support of our strategy by the Productivity Commission speaks volumes,” Mr Constance said.
“It shows we’re headed in the right direc-tion, and exposes John Robertson’s scare campaign for what it is.”
Mr Robertson also said that a Labor Government would not privatise any of the network.
“Water and electricity are essential services for families and businesses,” he said.
“We should not be privatising essential services - electricity should be made avail-able, it should be affordable, same with water.”
But Mr Constance said the plan will unlock funds to improve the state’s infrastructure, something Mr Robertson has not said he could do.
“He’s been on a travelling road-show trying to tarnish our positive plan to rebuild NSW, while offering no alternative to easing congestion, boosting productivity and improving lives for families,” he said.
Mr Constance said that a long-term lease of the network is expected to unlock $20 billion in infrastructure funding, including $6 billion for regional NSW.
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I t may sound like the stuff of science fiction, but researchers at the University of Newcastle are on their way to creating robots with feelings.
As part of the university’s NUbots robotics project, a team of researchers have created a robot which uses sensors to scan and interpret its environment including colour and facial expression.
Project leader, Aaron Wong said the technology resulted in companion robots that were easier for humans to relate to.
“The impact of environmental sensory stimuli, such as sight, sound, smell and touch are known to have an effect on the emotions and behaviour of people,” he said.
“Having the ability to sense the envi-ronment can assist robots to become friendlier in the eyes of a user, as they can better relate to how humans feel, based on the surrounding environment.”
Companion robot technology is expected to have wider application in the health and aged care industries in the future.
Robots with heart
Aaron Wong with the emotive robot at the University of Newcastle
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UrbanGrowth NSW and Transport for NSW have commit-ted to work in partnership with The City of Newcastle to engage with the community on the city’s future design and renewal.
Design Newcastle is an opportunity for community involvement in the next phase of renewal for the city centre and its precincts. You can get involved through workshops, forums, surveys and online discussion on elements of the revitalisation plan, with a focus on ideas that can be realistically delivered in the next five to 10 years.
Design Newcastle runs throughout July, culminating in a weekend community summit. On Day 1, 100 randomly selected community members will be invited to represent the diverse demographics and values of Novocastrians. On Day 2, community group representatives will participate to ensure that all important views are incorporated.
You can participate right now by providing input, ideas and photos on the website’s Stories and Forum pages. Submitted ideas will be incorporated into summit discus-sions.
Suggested discussion topics include:• How to create and deliver quality, useable public open space• Ideas to activate the city centre, providing places for people to live and work• Adapting heritage buildings including Newcastle Station to preserve their characterSo why participate in Design Newcastle? Initiatives that
come out of the process will be added to our urban renewal plans, as well as a longer term vision for Newcastle. These ideas will help bring life to the big picture vision and will shape our city for many years to come.
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CR JODIE HARRISONLake Macquarie City CouncilMayor
Our natural environment is arguably our City’s great-est asset, and I am particularly proud of the strong steps Council has taken to protect biodiversity and maintain precious habitat across Lake Macquarie.
Council approves, on average, more than 2000 develop-ment applications each year and our City’s `population is projected to increase to 240,000 by 2030. As our City continues to develop, it will become increasingly impor-tant to actively manage our natural assets so we can continue to enjoy our beautiful lake, forests and wetlands and all the benefits their heritage and ecosystems provide.
One of the strong steps Council took earlier this year was adopting the Lake Macquarie Tetratheca juncea (more commonly known as the Black-eyed Susan) Planning and Management Guidelines, making Lake Macquarie one of the only councils in NSW to prepare management guide-lines for a listed threatened plant species.
More recently, Council developed draft management guidelines aimed at protecting four threatened owls that are quite common in Lake Macquarie, the Powerful Owl, Masked Owl, Sooty Owl and Barking Owl. Lake Macquarie is a hot spot for owls and the guidelines will help ensure all residents continue to enjoy these majestic creatures and the benefits they bring to the ecosystem. Visit www.lakemac.com.au to read the owl guidelines and provide your feedback by 24 August 2014.
I also encourage residents to attend a community drop-in session at Stockland Glendale this Saturday between 9am-noon to find out more about the Lake Macquarie Transport Interchange. It’s a chance for you to say hello to the project team and find out the latest information about this significant road project.
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N ew research out of the Univer-sity of Newcastle has shown plain packaging laws have influenced smokers’ percep-
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ness of tobacco massaging among socio-economically disadvantaged smokers found that many long-term smokers could no longer tell the difference between different brands, following the introduction of plain packaging, saying all cigarettes now tasted the same.
Co-author of the study, Associate Professor Billie Bonevski said the findings could provide fuel for other countries to adopt plain packaging legislation.
“It really shows the power of brand-ing, which is why the tobacco industry fought so rigorously against the intro-duction of plain packs,” she said.
PhD candidate, Ashleigh Guillaumier conducted focus groups with a group of smokers from five Hunter-based welfare agencies before and after plain packag-ing was introduced as part of the study.
She said smoking rates were higher among those who are disadvantaged.
“These are the people with the high-est smoking rates - 70 to 80 per cent
as opposed to less than 20 per cent in general society,” she said.
“It’s vital that any government anti-smoking initiatives work with these smokers.”
Ms Guillaumier said personalised campaigns, which showed the direct effects of smoking on a particular person, tended to have a bigger impact on the smokers in their study.
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The Small Biz Bus will be rolling into town at the end of the month, providing free advice and assistance to small business operators in Wallsend and Newcastle West.
NSW Minister for Small Business, Andrew Stoner said business experts would be onboard the bus, ready to provide face-to-face support.
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The Small Biz Bus will be in front of the Marketown car park on King Street in Newcastle West from 9am to 3pm on Wednesday, July 30.
The following day (Thursday, July 31) the bus will be in the car park at Wallsend Bunnings on Minmi Road from 7am to 1pm.
To book an appointment to speak with a small business advisor onboard the bus, call the Business Centre on 1300 134 359 or visit www.smallbusiness.nsw.gov.au/hop-on-the-small-biz-bus.
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ANTHONY PIGGOTTPharmacist of Piggott’s pharmacies
Globally, the impact of hepatitis B and hepatitis C is staggering; with the World Health Organization (WHO) estimating that about 400 million people have chronic viral hepatitis worldwide.
In Australia, approximately 218,000 people are living with chronic hepatitis B and more than 226,000 Australians are living with chronic hepatitis C.
The need to be aware of viral hepatitis in highlighted each year on July 28 with World Hepatitis Day which provides a focus for individuals, community groups, clinicians and other supporters to run awareness-raising events. It’s through these coordinated events that the hepatitis sector and community are able to highlight the significance of viral hepatitis to a large and varied audience around Australia as well as further promote the Love your Liver campaign. Hepatitis means inflammation of the liver - from any cause. Hepatitis C is transmitted via blood to blood contact and unlike the other common hepatitis viruses A and B, there is no vaccine available to protect against hepatitis C. Preven-tion strategies, managing symptoms and reducing the risk of liver damage are critical. The liver is our largest internal organ and we should look after it. A healthy diet is a high priority; alcohol intake should be limited; build regular light to moderate exercise into your routine and if you smoke, stop. Your can get more advice about hepatitis C from pharmacies providing Self Care health information. For the nearest location log onto www.psa.org.au and click on Self Care Pharmacy Finder.
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DECLAN CLAUSEN Commentator @DeclanClausen
Australia is made up of six states, two main territories and a number of smaller island territories. This combina-tion of land was never guaranteed. Western Australia, for example, didn’t sign up to the Commonwealth until very late in its drafting, meaning the West is ignored in the opening passages of the Constitution. Negotiating this document proved to be highly challenging, with each colony state making their own demands. The complexi-ties have set the tone for governing across our country.
State governments are the main providers of the essential services that we all rely on. Schools, hospitals, roads and the police force are primarily run by the states, however each rely on some level of federal funding. This model has become further entrenched since the introduction of the GST, where state governments gave up their right to raise additional revenue. The mismatch between service delivery and service funding is damag-ing to our system of government, adding costly red tape and unnecessary infighting between governments.
It is clear that the best system is one with an expanded federal and local government, with smaller state governments, where services are delivered by the most capable level of government located closest to the people affected. All governments need the ability to raise their own revenue and the ability to spend those funds on services and projects important to the people they serve. Perhaps this model would end the intergovernmental blame game, and allow effective and efficient govern-ance to begin.
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We are fortunate to live in a country that provides comprehensive services to our elderly citizens. As part of the Government reforms to provide for the elderly they have improved the home care system offering additional support for those wishing to stay at home.
The new home care packages are broken into 4 categories and depend on the Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) assessment results. Category 1 being the lowest level of care and 4 the highest. I often get asked how much home care costs. Firstly you have a basic daily care fee of a maximum of 17.5% of the single aged pension ($133.98 per fortnight). Secondly you have an income tested fee. This fee will be applicable if your annual income is above $19,276 per person of a couple living together or $24,835 for a single person, therefore if you are on full aged pension you will not have an income tested fee. The income tested fee is capped at $10,000 pa and is not payable for full aged pensioners.
The income tested fee is subject to a life time cap of $60,000 and this includes income tested fees once you enter an Aged Care Facility. For example if you were paying the $10,000 per annum for home care, after year six you would no longer have to pay an income tested fee as you would have paid a total of $60,000 over the last six years. So when comparing if you are going to stay at home or go into care consider the ongoing home care minimum cost of $3,483.48 pa compared to the minimum Aged Care Facility basic daily care fee of just under $17,000 pa.
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GEORGIA SHUWALOWLambourne Partners Financial Planning
I was talking to a friend this week who is a primary school PE teacher and he mentioned the amount of kids he sees who get a note from parents to excuse them from doing activity. One of the reasons used is that they don’t want their child injured or put in a situation where they might feel embarrassed if they are not particularly sporty.
A review of published scientific literature on the rates of injury suggest that the benefits of junior sports far outweigh the risks of injury.
Sometimes we hear about a horrible accident in a sport which takes out of context the hundreds of thousands of people play-ing it that don’t get injured and what is overlooked is the huge benefits that these players are receiving.
Physical activity offers numerous physical and mental health benefits for children, as well as the opportunity to master new motor skills. Team sports in particular offer participants the opportunity to develop social skills such as social inclusion, peer support and self-esteem.
In a feature, ‘Bumps and Bruises’ in the most recent issue of Australasian Leisure Management, Dr Carter writes:
“occasional bumps and bruises are expected when children play sport, yet high profile injuries, either those that receive national media attention or involving elite level athletes, can have a major influence on the sports that parents choose for their children”.
The results of Dr Carter’s review actually showed participa-tion in organised sport is preferable due to the demonstrated risk management policies and procedures, such as safe play, coaching, refereeing and first aid, compared to unstructured sport and leisure activities.
It’s very understandable that a parent doesn’t want a child hurt in any way, but to limit sport or physical activity exposure may do more harm than good. From less co-ordination or fitness, reduced social networking, peer interaction to reduced confidence. A well conducted sports program offers a whole host of health benefits.
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DR TONYISAACMBBS RACGP Kotara Family Practice
Over the last few weeks we have seen a significant rise in confirmed cases of influenza. This appears to be a national trend, with the Department of Health reporting over 9000 cases of influenza confirmed across the country so far this year with a significant rise in cases since mid-June.
The most predominant flu strain currently circulating is Influenza A, which is a type of swine flu and the strain most likely to cause an epidemic. There has been an associated rise in hospital admissions due to Influenza and around 12% of these people have been admitted directly to ICU. Although the Department of Health reports that the median age of those diagnosed with influenza is 46, we have mostly seen it in young children and their parents.
The onset of symptoms has typically been very sudden and severe, with patients describing fever, sore throat, headache, muscle aches and pains and generally feeling terribly unwell. The majority of people diagnosed with the flu did not have a flu vaccine this year. Those who have had a flu vaccine this year have mostly been spared or have shown significantly less severe symptoms. The DoH confirms that the strains currently circulating in the community are similar to those covered by the 2014 flu vaccine. Although the flu season has definitely already started, it is not too late to have the flu vaccine and give yourself some protection.
A throat swab, collected by your doctor and sent to pathology for analysis, is the only way to confirm influenza. Anti-viral medications, such as Relenza and Tamiflu, can be useful in helping to reduce the severity and duration of flu symptoms, but only if started within 48 hours of the onset of illness.
These drugs are only available by prescription, so it is important to seek medical advice early if you suspect you have symptoms of the flu.
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CAR PORTS
WW9872
GO DIGITAL TV
0431 766 033
• Foxtel, Phone, TV, Internet Points• Satellite TV • TV, DVD, HDD,
Tune-Ins/Setups• Home Theatre &
Surround Sound Installs
• CCTV Installations• TV Wall Mounting
(with hidden cables)• Install New Antennas
& Remove Old Ones• AV Fault Finding
Concrete WazzaDomestic - Commercial - Civil
No jobs to big or small
Over 20 years experience
Pensioner discount
Phone Wazza 0409 997 857
Lic
19
63
72
CW
W89
97
ANTENNAS CONCRETING
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-Graffi ti Coatings • Roof Re-Finishing • Texture Coating • Fire Retardant Systems • High Pressure Water Cleaning
Is it time to paint?
Phone John Carver on: 4965 8888 0418 496 970www.belair-painting.com.au
Don’t just get the job done, get it done right!
BEL-AIR PAINTING SERVICES
Gold Lic 436C
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Six great reasons to use Bel-Air Painting Services:
MASTER PAINTERSASSOCIATION MEMBER
1. Our free written quotes are valid for 6 months2. All our commercial work is fully guaranteed3. You are covered by warranty insurance on all domestic work4. Only the best premium products used on your home or property5. We are proud members of the Master Painters Association6. We will make an appointment time to suit your needs
WW8297
BUSINESS OF THE WEEK
Call 0400 299159 or www.bigboysnewcastle.com.au
Rusted gutters don’t work
WW8261
GUTTER CLEANING
Call Gary on 4032 8151 to advertise
WW
8178
JUS DIGGIN
PH. JUSTIN 0438408801
EXCAVATOR +TIPPER HIRESpecialising in tight fi t excavationsNO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL • FREE QUOTES Call 131 546
www.jimsfencing.net
• Steel • Pool• Colorbond®
• Gates• Paling • Picket• Feature Fencing
JIMFSTH1
Lic No. 35681S
WW
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EXCAVATIONS & EARTHMOVING FENCING & GATESGUTTER CLEANING
GUTTER GUARDHIGH PRESSURE CLEANINGROOFS, DRIVEWAYS & WINDOWS
0419 580 344 WW
8182
GUTTER CLEANINGTo advertise here call Gary on 4032 8151
To advertise your trade or service here call Gary Scotton 4032 8151!
www.guttergoblins.com.au
FREE QUOTES
Gutter Goblins Make your gutters our problem and never worry again.
VACUUM SYSTEM
Call Carlo 0435 730 143Email [email protected]
We clean all gutters with our new vacuum machine technology using trained WH&S and certifi cated working at heights crew, we also have professional installers of Gutter guard, we promise to beat any written quote by 20%!
PENSIONERS DISCOUNTS & ALL INSURANCES IN PLACE FOR YOUR PEACE OF MIND. WE WILL BEAT ANY PRICE!SPECIALISTS IN...• ROOF LEAK REPAIRS AND • RIDGE CAPPING REPLACEMENT • HIGH PRESSURE CLEANING • MOULD REMEDIATION • GUTTER VACUUM CLEANING
WW
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To advertise here call Gary on 4032 8151
WW
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Need an Electrician?No job too small... We do it all
www.newcastleelectricianservices.com.au
For a Free QuoteCALL NOW! 0409 077 927
✓ Lights & Ceiling Fans✓ Exhaust Fans & IXL 3 in 1’s✓ Phone, TV & Power Points✓ Smoke Alarms✓ Safety Switches✓ CCTV Installa ons
✓ Switchboard Upgrades✓ Stoves & Ovens✓ Range hoods & Cook tops✓ Renova ons✓ Complete Rewires✓ Granny Flat Construc on✓ Garage Light & Power✓ Real Estate Maintenance✓ Test & Tagging✓ Fault Find & Repair✓ Shop front Fit Outs✓ Industrial Installa ons
Lic 2
6436
7C
WW8179
ALL STYLE FENCING
0407 926 004
Specialising in:Colorbond, timber fencing & gates
Pool fencing Fully insured All work guaranteed Free quotes
Lic 231433c
WW
8179
• Laying of new fl oors• Sanding & Polishing
new & old fl oors• Free quotes
Call the Big Boys
fl oor sanding & polishing
0420 909 400WW8181
FENCING & GATES FLOORING
CRAIG BELLAMYELECTRICAL
Lic. No. 94958C Email: [email protected] 26 839 303 479
• Domestic & Commercial • Repairs & Installation• New Homes & Extensions • Alarms Data CCTV
• Airconditioning • No job too smallYOUR ONE STOP ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
GREAT AIRCON
SPECIALS AVAILABLE FREE QUOTESMob: 0414 453 219
WW8175
ACE GUTTERSManufacturers & SuppliersQuality Rainwater Products
Available in 25 colours in most profi les Daily delivery throughout NewcastleCentral Coast and surrounding areas
For an obligation free measure and quote
Ph: 4948 6611
• Nu-Line• Mini-Line• Square-Line• Quad
• Half Round• Roundline• Steel Fascia• Fascia Cover
WW
8190
All Types of Gutters InstalledFactory Direct • Comprehensive Warranties
Metal Roofi ng Leafguard Products Rainwater Tanks Roof Restoration
Reliable Service & Competitive Prices
4388 9007 www.abcseamless.com.au
ABC SEAMLESSGUTTER DISCOUNTERS
Lic
No
1736
76C
WW
8187
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
AMCM ELECTRICAL
CONTACT MARTY ON 0449 634 794
Lic 23
4141
cW
W81
74
GUTTERINGELECTRICAL
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
AMCM ELECTRICAL
CONTACT MARTY ON 0449 634 794
Lic 23
4141
cW
W10
934
BUSINESS OF THE WEEK
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Level 1/ 83 Brunker Road, Broadmeadow • P 4927 6315 • F 4927 6525 • E offi [email protected] • W http://www.nlslaw.com.au/
FAMILY AND CHILDRENS LAWYERS• Marriage & Defacto disputes• Property Settlements• Divorce• Attendance at Court• Parenting Agreements• Consent Orders• Out of Court Settlements
Neisha Shepherd and her team at NLS Law are committed to Justice. They are able to formulate a legal approach tailored towards client‘s specifi c needs. They possess the insight, experience and knowledge to resolve complex matters effi ciently and cost effectively. The skill and care given to all their clients ensures that NLS Law is able to service all legal requirements.
FINDING WORKABLE SOLUTIONS
LEGAL SERVICES
To advertise here call Gary on 4032 8151.
WW
8202FREE QUOTES
PAINTER INTERIOR / EXTERIOREXCELLENT WORK GUARANTEEDPHONE - DALLAS 4963 3620 OR 0414 287 867 LIC-R94323 WW8367
RE-PIERINGPIER REPLACEMENT
RE-LEVELING0422 341 858
4942 7140
Lic
4798
2C
PIER REPLACEMENTS
WW
9871
• Paving• Decking
www.dezignalandscape.com.au Call Mike 0413 686 757
Specialising in:
Lic 253186C
• Retaining Walls• Fencing
LANDSCAPINGWW10652
WW8199
“we show up”Same day quotes7 year guarantee
FREE QUOTES!Call Dave 0406 473 572
• Re-paints & new work• Dulux Premium paints• Reasonable prices• Industrial - commercial - domesticwww.instylepainting.com.au
Licence No. 222296c
GAZBUG PEST SERVICESFor the cheapest and most comprehensive pest control treatment on the market.
Specialising in Termite & Pre-purchase inspections, General Pest Treatments, Termite Treatments & Baiting Systems,
Pre & Post Construction Termite Treatments
Ph 4975 5533 PC REG: 3255 WW8203Pensioner Discount! Li
c: 2
6428
3C
• Blocked drains specialist• Taps & toilet repairs• Hot water heaters• Gasfi tting• All plumbing workCall your LOCAL plumber for a free quote and FREE PLUMBING INSPECTION CALL SIMON
0412 414 541
CALLOUT*
$0 EMERGENCY
LICENSED PLUMBING
WW8210
WW
8193
THE KITCHEN DOCTORPh/Fax 4982 9449 • Mob: 0412 400 634
• Kitchen face lifts • New kitchens• Wall/Entertainment Units
•Free Quotes • 15 years experience• Darren Anderson (Qualifi ed Cabinet Maker)
Save $$$ by renovating your existing kitchenLi
c 10
3194
C
PEST CONTROL
WW
8198
KITCHENS
Dave KnightsPlumbing Service
• Plumber • Gasfi tter• Gutters • Blocked Sewers
Pensioner Discounts, 30 Yrs ExpAll areas:
0418 686 472 - 4942 1306Lic.
L35
69
WW
8207
• QUALITY WORKMANSHIP• PENSIONER DISCOUNTS• DULUX PREMIUM PAINTS
Lic
2543
85C
A Touch Of Class -Impressions That LastPacific Painting
0421 571 101 or 4944 7758pacifi [email protected]
LOW RATES
WW8196
Eric’s Painting Service Lic. 137066c
Phone Eric
0401 295 071
PENSIONERDISCOUNTS
FREE
QUOTES• Interior & Exterior• Plaster Repairs• Feature Walls• All work guaranteed
WW8197
PAINTERS & DECORATORS PAINTERS & DECORATORS
WW
8186
• QualityBluescope Steel • Leaf Protection
• Professional Service• Custom Folded
Flashings
FREE QUOTESFREE QUOTES
PHONE BRICE, MANDY OR SAM
AH: 4959 8566 FAX: 4027 5673oziwiroofi [email protected] Lic No: 261305C
www.oziwi.com.au
Phone Terry Slupik - All areas4954 0309 • 0414 540 309
Big or small,
we do it all!
WW
8209
PLUMBING
CARDIFF GUTTERING SPECIALIST
• Repairs or renewal• Leaf & Bird Proofi ng• Gutter Cleaning• Stormwater drainage
Call Terry 4954 0309 m.0414 540 309
Lic
L105
48
WW
8185• Roof replacements
• Leak repairs• No job too small • Free quotes - pensioner rates
Gypco InteriorsA brilliant plasterboard service by Gypco.
Specialising in small, large and insurance jobs.
Paul Gauci 0412 962 519Lic
R9
83
81
WW
8205
BRAD DWYERPhone/Fax: (02) 4958 7349
Mobile: 0412 382 017Lic. L11123
STRAIGHTLINE GUTTERING
PTY. LTD.
“Newcastle born & bred with 25 years experience”
• GUTTERING • FASCIAS • DOWN PIPES • METAL ROOFING • LEAF GUARD • VALLEY IRONS • FREE ADVICE • FREE QUOTES • BIRD PROOFING
• PROMPT SERVICE • 6 DAYS A WEEKW
W81
91
MG PLASTERINGQualifi ed in all aspects of
GYPROCK AND PLASTERING– NO JOB TOO SMALL –
Patch-up specialists.Quality fi nish using quality products.
Reliable, trustworthy. Servicing all areas.Call anytime for a friendly, FREE quote.
Phone Mick 0419 977 039Lic 251316c W
W82
06
GUTTERING PLASTERING
WW8296
• Re-paints & new work• Dulux premium paints• Reasonable prices• Industrial - commercial - Domestic
Call Dave 0406 473 572www.instylepainting.com.au
Licence No 222296c
“we show up”Same day quotes7 year guarantee
FREE QUOTES!
BUSINESS OF THE WEEK
NEED A PLUMBER FAST?DOMESTIC, COMMERCIA
L, INDUSTRIAL
Call the General 1300 557 725 www.generaltrades.com.au
24/7 SERVICEPLUMBER
DDO
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Full domestic and commercial plumbing, drainage and gas fitting including:
Blocked drains $99 no more to pay* (we unblock it or it’s free) Hot water, electric, gas & solar Leaking pipes, taps and toilets Leaking roofs & gutters
Renovations All the latest cost-saving equipment & technologies Same-day service or it’s free (why wait?)* Up-front, fixed pricing (no surprises)* Lifetime labour warranty (all work guaranteed) Fully qualified tradesman Interest-free payment plans* We will beat an genuine written quote*
SAVE 10% If you mention this ad**up to $100
SAVE 20% for all pensioners
*Terms and conditions apply.
WW8979
PLUMBING
Call Gary on 4032 8151 to advertise
STAPLES TRANSPORT
Satisfaction guaranteed!
All areas! Call Ross 4957 7695
No depot to depot chargefor move in Newcastle areas W
W98
70
WW
1085
1Brock Kenny
0427 877 147 Specialising in Domestic and Commercial
• Metal Roofi ng • Guttering • Downpipes • Wall Cladding
FULLY INSURED • FREE QUOTESEmail: [email protected]
RICKS GUTTERING& ROOFING PTY. LTD.
A.B.N. 82 162 153 639
FOR ALL ROOFING AND GUTTERING NEEDS• OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE
• RENEWALS AND REPAIRS • REMOVAL OF OLD MATERIALS
• ALL COLORBOND ROOFING REQUIREMENTS• FIRST CLASS WORKMANSHIP
CALL RICK 0409 225 188
WW
8216
WW
1012
2Small to Medium JobsNewcastle &
Lake Macquarie Areas
AAAA Furniture Transport
Phone Grant • 0406 721 091
ROOFING
REMOVALIST
Ad placed at advertisers request
0423 779 10059 PACIFIC HWY BENNETTS GREEN
PICK UPS AVAILABLE
Recycle today & Save tomorrowSKIP BINS NOW AVAILABLE
ALL-FERROUS & NON FERROUS METALS
Friendly service, fully concreted yard!
ONSITE CERTIFIED WEIGHBRIDGE!
we do all scrap! APPLIANCES - CARS - CAR PARTS - CLEAN UPS - MACHINERY, PARTS, CLEAN-UPS - we do all scrap!
NO WEIGHT LIMIT! NO LOAD TOO BIG!NO TOO SMALL!
ROACHY’S
WW
8897
SCRAP METAL
To advertise here call Gary on 4032 8151
WW
1038
8
Pedro Cement RenderingContemporary and traditional render
• All textured coatings our speciality( blueboard, polystyrene
cladding fi tted and fi nished) • Exterior painting - Dulux accredited
• Repair work (concrete) • 30 years experience
• Free quotes all areas of the Hunter
0414 920 487 • 4955 8250
HIA member Licence No: 168033C
GREEN LIVING KING PTY. LTD• Leak Detection • Roof Repairs • Roof Painting • Roof Cleaning
• Guttering • Metal Roofi ng • Leaf Screening
(for your gutters)
0477 464 447Lic No. 252546C WW8213
WW
8304
• New work• Real Estate/Strata• Special owner builder rates• Bathroom rectifi cation work• Brick sealing - clear coat• Negative pressure - waterproofi ng
• 20% senior discount• Leaking showers• Rising damp• Epoxy fl ooring• UV stable coatings• Roof repairs
DANNY’S WATERPROOFING ANDPROPERTY MAINTENANCE
0432 692 520Lic 180258C
RENDERING ROOFINGPROPERTY MAINTENANCE
SD & L RUBBISH REMOVALALL RUBBISH
REMOVED• DEMOLITIONS • YARD CLEARING
• EXCAVATIONS
041868576149582756 WW8219
To advertise your trade or service here call Gary Scotton 4032 8151!
WW8222
RUBBISH REMOVAL•All areas •All kinds of rubbish
•All removed •Prompt Reliable Service •7 Day Service
0412 510 111 or 4955 2416FREE QUOTES!
RUBBISH REMOVAL
Right as Rain Roofi ng• All roof repairs & renewal
• No job too big or small • Quality tradesmanService guaranteed
Ph Shane 4959 6091Mob 0410 564 044
Lic no 112440cWW8218
MJ Plumbing & Maintenance Service• Plumbing • Gasfi tting • Maintenance • • Backfl ow Prevention • Tmv Servicing • • Kitchen And Bathroom Renovations •• 24 Hour Repairs •
ABN 74814502645 NSW LIc No - 265307C
Mitchell Fletcher
0423 593 151
SERVICING NEWCASTLE AND SURROUNDING AREAS
WW
9379
ROOFINGPLUMBING
CRAIG BELLAMYELECTRICAL
Lic. No. 94958C Email: [email protected] 26 839 303 479
• Domestic & Commercial • Repairs & Installation• New Homes & Extensions • Alarms Data CCTV
• Airconditioning • No job too smallYOUR ONE STOP ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
GREAT AIRCON
SPECIALS AVAILABLE FREE QUOTESMob: 0414 453 219
WW
1093
5
BUSINESS OF THE WEEK
CONCRETING• Driveways • Driveway repair • Footings • Underpinning• Pathways • All concrete work
PLASTERING• Quality workmanship• Fully insured• Renovation work• Water damage & patchwork• Fancy cornice specialist• Prompt reliable service• Clean up when job is complete• Pensioner discounts• All aspect of plastering• Free quotes
ROOFING• Pensioner discount• Free Inspection• Roof repairs/restoration• Colourbond roofs• Whilry birds• Leaf screen (for gutters)
RE-PIERING• Is your house moving? • Or cracking up?• Pier replacement• Underpinning• Pensioner discounts• Free inspections
CALL JOHN 0412 273 367
Lic
231
270C
PRECISION BUILDING! One stop building shop!
WW
1043
7
CONCRETING
Lic
231
270C
CALL JOHN 0412 273 367
• Driveways • Driveway repair • Footings • Underpinning• Pathways • All Concrete Work
WW
1043
8
CONCRETING
Lic
231
270C
CALL JOHN 0412 273 367
• Driveways • Driveway repair • Footings • Underpinning• Pathways • All Concrete Work
WW
1043
8
BTS TREE, PALMS& STUMP SERVICE
Mobile: 0408 681 866 Phone/fax Ian: 4948 6551
• Free quotes • Pensioner discounts• Fully insured • All tree work & pruning
• Arborist • Prompt reliable service30 years’ experience
No job too small or large
WW8226
To advertise your trade or service here call Gary Scotton 4032 8151!
To advertise your
trade or service
here call Gary Scott
on 4032 8151!www.tilerescue.com.au WW8266
UUUNNSSIIGGHHTTLLLYY GGRROOOUUTT?LEAKING SHOWER?DOES THIS LOOK FAMILIAR?
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◘ Tile Regrouting◘Grout Recolouring◘Stain-guarding◘ Tile Sealing
◘ Tile Deep Clean◘Bathroom Makeovers◘ Leaking Shower Repairs◘Solutions for all Tiled Surfaces
CALL US FOR A FREE QUOTE1800 85 3335
WW
8224
DISCOUNT TreeTrimming - Tree Removal
• Small, medium & large jobs• Prompt service • Full insured
“We’re cheaper because we enjoy it”Free quotes all areas
Phone Shelley 4984 6996 Mob 0419 289 223
• Stump grinding & wood chipping• Full tree removal & block clearing• Crown reduction & shapingFREE QUOTES & 24 HR SERVICEPh Tony 0412 769 957 Carrington
CROWN TREE SERVICES
We’ll go out on a limb 4 U WW
8225
TREE SERVICES TREE SERVICES
Wall & Floor Tiling
Bathroom renovationsDecks & living areas
No job too smallCall Rob 0425 394 541
Lic
177898c
WW
8223
TILING
To advertise here call Gary on 4032 8151
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
4908 1630 Safe Friendly Reliable Fully insured
FREE QUOTES
WW
8227
WW8301
PATRICK’S SEWING MACHINE REPAIRS• 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
TREE SERVICESSEWING MACHINE REPAIRS
phone 4962 5522 maitlandmarkets.com.au No dogs allowed on the grounds
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16 NOVEMBER - Yule tide
7 DECEMBER - Santas Visit
21 DECEMBER - Free Children’s Day
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ABSOLUTELY EXCELLENT RESUMES25yrs experience.Resumes, Letters and all Application Criteria.Marilynne: 0438 154 [email protected]
AT www.hgwsremovals.netPh: 4929 6763. Newcastle.5 ton truck. Polite, fit &experienced. Satisfaction guaranteed
NEW, REE EPAIRS, TUTORING Your home or mine! From$25 per hr. Ph: 0419 684584. 20 yrsexperience.
CARRIERS & REMOVALS
COMPUTERS & ACCESSORIES
EDUCATION & TRAINING
FINANCE
$99 RollatorQuality Rollators with 8” wheels and handbrakes. Now ONLY $99 save $30.See instore for details
Terry White Chemists, HamiltonTel: 4961 1269
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COXSWAINCOURSE
coxswaintraining.com.au
Ph 0434 803 687
CALL JOHN AT ACQUAA IREPEST CONTROL0408 496 084 All typesof pest control includingTermite work.
YAMAHA PortableGrand DGX630 Full SizeKey Board $400 ONOPH: 02 4943 4157 BOAT LICENCE
4 1/2 hr course -held weekly
nswboatlicence.comPH:0434 803 687 7 days
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PEST CONTROL
LAWN MOWINGClean up garages.PensionerDiscounts. Ph 4971 6172or 0412 663 339.
HANDYMAN Painter, interior, exterior. Wallpaper removal.Need work. Prompt Service. Ph: Mick - 0408 298 994.
GUTTER CLEANINGLeaf and bird proofing
Small repairs, Free QuotesPhone Terry 4954 0309 TT
L10548
MOBILE WELDING & REPAIRS No job too small! Ph: 4975 1892
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PUBLIC NOTICES
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TRAVEL
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FIREWOOD4 SALE
Seasoned Bush Timber$95.00 per cubic metre
FREE delivery Newcastleand East Lake Macquarie
PH: 4953 0311
Chicken Coop/ Rabbit Hutch
1.87 metres wide.Great access for easy cleaning.
Simple to assemble.$180
Buy direct from theimporter.
Other designs on display.4340 4200
www.somerzby.com.auSomersby
PETS & PET CARE
FOR SALE
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Advertise in the Classifieds from as little as $25! Phone Gary 4032 8151 today!
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2m Local = $2602m Premium = $2902m Vintage = $3202m Ironbark = $350
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in yard service17 Kyle St Rutherford 4932 6850
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Joan van RotterdamChiropractor Massage &
Acupuncture
20 Bayview Ave Blackalls Park
Phone 4950 5003
For Appointments availableMonday, Wednesday and Friday
afternoons and evenings
The PostNewcastle 4954 2048Lake Macq 4954 2058Maitland 4934 8010
Australian Credit Licence No. 390398
(with affordable repayments)*Normal lending criteria apply
Pensioners Welcome
CASH NOW FROM
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$300 TO$5000! Timothy's Lawns
Local friendly serviceph 4961 5505
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Margaret Standen Celebrant 0417774656
PUBLIC NOTICEProposed termination of Strata
Plan No 49485, being the property situated at 1 and 1a Kalani Road,
Bonnells Bay, NSW 2264.
NOTICE TONotice is given of an intention to apply to the Registrar General foran order terminating the above
Strata Scheme and the consequent winding up of the Body Corporate
pursuant to section 51A of the Strata Schemes
(Freehold Development) Act 1973.
Any person having any claimagainst the Body Corporate of the
above Strata Scheme or any estate or interest in or claim against anyof the lots comprised in the Strata Scheme is required on or before
6 August 2014 to send particulars of the estate, interest or claim to Suite 2, 33 The Boulevarde,
Toronto NSW 2283.
H. TROONSubcontractors/suppliers quoting the following project:
Bunnings GlendalePlease submit quotes by: 30/07/2014
Ph: 03 5339 2208, Fax: 03 5338 [email protected]
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BOWLS
The Newcastle Representative Team
maintained its recent good form by convincingly winning the annual Quad-rangular Series played against Zones 10 (North West Sydney), 11 (Sydney Central) and 12 (South West Sydney) last weekend at Birrong.
Newcastle enjoyed success on three of the four rinks in its 82/55 in victory over South West Sydney in Round 1. The quartet of Brett Preece, Michael Beesley, Lee Such and Martin Ball lead the way defeating David Axon 23/8. The other triumphant Newcastle skippers were Australian representative Matthew Baus 25/14 over John Green and Jason Stokes downed Colin Scott 20/16. Terry Antram was beaten 17/14 by Wayne Turley.
Round 2 was a thriller with Terry Antram scoring one shot on the last end to clinch a 70/68 win over South West Sydney. Antram defeated New Zealand international Ron Brassey 20/15, with the other successful skipper being Baus 23/17 over Carl Healey. English international David Holt kept South West Sydney in the match downing Martin Ball 19/11.
Newcastle clinched the Series win with a 91/50 victory over Sydney Central. The combination of Daniel Hill, Lennon Scott, David Govan & Baus maintained an unbeaten record for the weekend with a big 25/11 win over Aaron Grove. Newcastle winning the Series with three wins plus 75 shots margin.
Edgeworth will next weekend host the final stages of the Newcastle District Minor Singles Championship. In the quarter-finals Glenn Baxter (Cardiff) meets Richard Garvey (Edgeworth), Lance Jackson (Raymond Terrace) confronts Scott Chinner (Hamilton North), Carl Schroder (Wallsend) plays Tim Malone (Raymond Terrace) & Glenn Bookless (Valentine) does battle with Ken Morley (Kahibah).
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I t was a weekend on upsets in the Tooheys Cup with Western Suburbs, Macquarie Scorpions and Maitland all defeated.
South Newcastle moved to a share of the competition lead with a 30-6 win over West-ern Suburbs at Townson Oval on Sunday. Stephen Widders scored a double for the Lions, with Lewis Schneider, Liam Higgins and Jason Stickleton scoring one each.
Lakes United proved too strong for Macquarie Scorpions 30-20 at Cahill Oval on Sunday. Josh Charles and James Vaka each notched a double for the Seagulls with Nathan Campbell and Jay Sullivan both adding a try.
Central Newcastle had a 30-16 win over Cessnock at St John Oval. Goannas captain Riley Brown was sent off in the second half for alledgedly swearing at a touch judge who was giving a report to the referee. Chris Marlborough, Cruise Wilson, Jared Nott, Ryan Walker and Mitch Cook scored a try each for the Butcher Boys.
Port Stephens upset Maitland 16-10 at Tomaree Sporting Complex on Saturday.
Action from South Newcastle’s win over Western Suburbs at Townson Oval on Sunday Photo: Trish Evenden
Ladder leaders fall againSouth Newcastle hand depleted Western Suburbs second successive defeat
Robert Gudgeon and Marvin Tauhinu scored for the Sharks with Jarrod Smith and Ryan Lacy crossing for the Pickers. Ladder after round 14: Western Suburbs 22pts (+154), South Newcastle 22pts (+135), Macquarie Scorpions 18pts (+68), Central
Newcastle 18pts (+11), Maitland 16pts (+120), Cessnock 14pts (+108), Lakes United 10pts (-122), Kurri Kurri 10pts (-164), Port Stephens 6pts (-310).
This weekend’s fixtures (all Saturday 3pm): Cessnock v South Newcastle at
Cessnock Sportsground, Kurri Kurri v Port Stephens at Kurri Kurri Sportsground, Maitland v Lakes United at Maitland Sportsground, Macquarie Scorpions v Central Newcastle at Peacock Field. West-ern Suburbs have the bye.
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T he Knights may have struggled on the field but last weekend’s RiseForAlex day at Hunter Stadium was an over-whelming success with more than
30,000 being raised.The generosity of Novocastrians at the match
helped the RiseForAlex Fund increase to $1.1 million, which will be used to assist with the ongoing costs of rehabilitation for injured Knight, Alex McKinnon.
The emotionally-charged sight of McKinnon leading the Knights onto the playing surface for the clash with the Titans and the resultant chanting of his name by the large crowd may have proved a distraction for the home side who were unable to cross the line for their first points until the 61st minute.
Injuries to Darius Boyd (concussion) and Kurt Gidley (groin) certainly did not help the cause, although Boyd was able to return.
“We ended up raining on our own parade,” Knights coach Wayne Bennett said.
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Alex McKinnon prepares to lead the teams onto Hunter Stadium Photo: newcastleknights.com.au
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Despite the loss, Bennett said the day had been a very special occasion.
“I’ve always been proud to be a part of the game, but I’m more proud of it this week than I’ve ever been,” he said. “Because it’s certainly the first time in my history in rugby league that we’ve done something like this.
“So I just want to thank everybody, the people of Newcastle have been outstanding.
“It was pretty moving before the game there when Alex came onto the ground and their response to him. I thought those sorts of things inspire you a little bit. Well they do me anyway, but we are all different.”
Newcastle are again at home this week when they take on the Sydney Roosters at 7.30pm on Friday night.
Meanwhile, Knights CEO Matt Gidley issued a short statement after the announcement that Bennett would be heading back to the Brisbane Broncos in 2015.
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