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Children from Marrickville West Primary School’s student representative council (SRC) took part in a committee meeting on Wednesday to organise the Marrickville Childrens’ Festival later this month.

Led by nine-year-old Hailie Brown, who will MC at the March 23 event, the SRC has planned the festival.

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J ulia Gillard’s promise of funding for the WestConnex project, subject to a number of

construction conditions, has prompted Grayndler’s Liberal and Greens candidates to hit back at the Prime Minister’s pledge.

On Monday, Ms Gillard said she did not want the proposed motorway to simply “move gridlock from one place to another” and was only prepared to offer the Nation Building Two package funds if the NSW Government’s WestConnex proposal included an M4 extension to the city, an M5 extension to the port and did not impose tolls on roads that are currently free.

“My offer to Premier O’Farrell is the day that he produces for us a plan that meets those three conditions – people to the city, freight to the port and no tolls on current roads – we will make a funding offer,” Ms Gillard said.

On Wednesday, Grayndler MP and Federal Transport Minister Anthony Albanese said that any proposal that increases traffic problems will not have the support of the Federal Government.

“The objectives of ensuring better connections to the city and taking trucks off local roads need to be addressed,” he said.

But Liberal Grayndler candidate Cedric Spencer told the Weekender Ms Gillard had “no real plan” for the motorway, questioned where the extra funds would come from and whether

the Federal Government would really deliver the funds.

Dr Spencer said the priority of WestConnex was to “return the roads to the local community” by reducing congestion on arterial roads that “cut through Grayndler” like Parramatta and Victoria Roads and the City West Link.

“She already locked quite a few obstacles to this commitment, a bunch of strings are attached to it. She’s not sincere, she’s not genuine,” Dr Spencer said.

“WestConnex is a very important project, the Federal Government from October 2008 to 2010, they didn’t do anything about it.

“She is basically playing a catch up game, as you can see from her track record.”

Dr Spencer also criticised Greens Grayndler candidate Hall Greenland for his outright opposition to the proposed motorway.

“The majority of people want it, so the Greens are out of touch I think. I’ve not seen anyone saying they should block it except for Hall Greenland.”

Mr Greenland said the motorway had become “another issue on which the Liberal and Labor parties were in broad agreement”, which he described as distressing.

“The road itself appears only to be of benefit to merchant banks and the construction industry. It doesn’t appear to me to be an answer to the western suburbs’ transport problems. What they need out there is fast, efficient public transport to get them into the city,” Mr Greenland said.

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LAURA JAYESSky News Political Reporter

I grew up in Cronulla. Yep, I’m a “shire girl” from the “insular peninsular”.

Since 2005 my childhood hometown is better known for the beach riots,

teenagers running the streets with Aussie fl ags as capes and lovely slogans like “we grew here, you fl ew here” emblazoned in indelible ink across their chests.

When I tell people I’m from Cronulla, the riots are the fi rst thing that comes to mind.

It is not a racist suburb, but there does seem to be an inherent fear of the “outsider”.

Th at fear is not just limited to the Shire.Th is week as politicians on both sides

made a desperate pitch to western Sydney it became clear that this fear of the outsider is fuelled from the top.

Julia Gillard is clamping down on the rules surrounding 457 temporary skilled migrant visas, because she says “the community has expressed concerns” about rorts.

Th e Prime Minister is unable to cite any specifi c examples and appears to have made this decision on anecdotal evidence alone.

It’s a blatant pandering to the trade unions and cynically links job security with the perceived threat of foreign workers parachuting in.

Th ese 457 visas should be market driven – instead their new limits are driven by

fears, pushed along by this dog whistle to a small racist element.

In another way the Shadow Immigration Minister Scott Morrison has taken the fear mongering a little further with the broarder protection debate.

Th e member for Cook says asylum seekers living in the community should do so under “behavioural protocols” and local police and residents should be alerted when they move in.

To be fair, Mr Morrison was reactingto the awful sexual assault of aMacquarie University student, but there’s around 10,000 asylum seekers livingin the community and this is a one off incident.

Th e same rules don’t even apply to prisoners on parole or known paedophiles.

Th ese asylum seekers are not criminals – more often than not they came on a leaky boat and are desperate for a better life here in Australia.

Th e proposals put forward by the Federal Government and Opposition this week are an overreaction and a ploy not based on policy but cynical politics.

In the race for votes, politicians have lost any sense of humanity.

We need to get some compassion back into the debate. If we don’t, politics of division will prevail – that’s not good for any cultural society, any multicultural suburb or the Australian psyche.

The real issue is lost somewhere in the political point-scoring

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Th is week I’d like to pay tribute to my Channel Nine colleague and friend Peter Harvey.

I will never forget the fi rst time we met. It was about six years ago in the

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Peter died last weekend following a battle with cancer.

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A forum will be held to encourage residents to share their views on programs

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Marrickville Council is calling on local residents to have their say on GLBTIQ or ‘Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Intersex

and Questioning’ life in Marrickville to help plan responsive programs and services over the next 12 months.

Th e feedback will form the agenda and discussion topics during the council’s upcoming GLBTIQ panel discussion and open forum in May.

Th e forum will include representatives from a range of GLBTIQ and community groups including Positive Life NSW, Rainbow Babies Marrickville, Sydney Gay and Lesbian Business Association, and Head Space. It will feed into Council’s development of locally responsive events and services.

Marrickville Mayor Victor Macri said this is an opportunity for the local GLBTIQ community to contribute their ideas and views to Council’s decision making process.

“One of the greatest things about Marrickville is its diversity and we recognise the positive contribution of our local GLBTIQ community,” Cr Macri said.

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“I encourage residents to have their say on the issues aff ecting GLBTIQ residents

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and how they feel their life in Marrickville could be enriched,” he said.

Residents are encouraged to join the discussion at yoursaymarrickville.com.

au. Th e forum will be held on Wednesday May 15 from 5pm to 9pm at Alexander the Great Club, 160-64 Livingstone Road Marrickville.

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Children from Marrickville West Primary School’s student

representative council (SRC) took part in a committee meeting on Wednesday to organise the Marrickville Childrens’ Festival later this month.

Led by nine-year-old Hailie Brown, who will MC at the March 23 event, the SRC has planned the festival including activities, food, entertainment, volunteers and costs.

“Th e SRC runs a lot of the festival,” said Miss Brown, a representative of her Year 4 class.

“We’re planning the sausage sizzle, most of the performances, we’ve planned the jumping castle and we’ve scheduled some of the games. Everything will be organised and ready to run.

“Th e whole day is about having fun and learning about the diff erent cultures. We want the whole community to come and enjoy themselves.

“To the kids that are reading the newspaper, please come to the festival if you have the

time, because it is meant for you.”

Miss Brown has relayed ideas for the day from friends and classmates to the committee to ensure the event refl ects the interests of local children.

Marrickville West principal Ruth Bradfi eld-Ling said the childrens’ festival was about celebrating local kids’ diverse communities and backgrounds, so to have children involved in its organising committee ‘just makes sense’ and allowed student representatives to put skills learned to good use.

“From the kids’ point of view, this is a fantastic learning opportunity, it makes what they’re doing in their classrooms real,” she said.

“It lets them have an impact on their families, their friends and the much wider community.

“It’s very rare in our world that we have festivals to celebrate children, their families and their diverse cultures.”

Ms Bradfi eld-Ling described Hailie as a great advocate and public speaker who arrived at the school as a kindergarten student “ready to take on the world”.

By the kids, for the kidsMarch 23 festival has had plenty of infl uence from local children

Children’s Festival Organisation Inc president Thuat Van Nguyen OAM, Year Four SRC representative Hailie Brown and school principal Ruth Bradfi eld-Ling of Marrickville West Primary School.

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Local historian Chrys Meader will delve into Marrickville Golf Club’s past at a special presentation organised by the Marrickville Rotary Club on Monday night.

Ms Meader, a former historian for Marrickville Council until 2010, said residents would be surprised about how many local names were in the membership books and on the championship boards of the club, which was offi cially opened in 1954.

“As a historian, I have a great interest in membership books,” Ms Meader said.

“Many of them were alderman or mayors of Marrickville. Th e fi rst president of the golf club, H.G.

Blackwood, was an alderman on Marrickville Council and a founding member of the Marrickville Rotary Club.”

Ms Meader said the event would be an animated talk with opportunities for interaction and questions from the audience.

“It gives the colour and the character of the community. Without your local history, you lose your soul, I believe. Every old building can’t be kept but it’s important that people get that fl avour of what Marrickville is. I think the sporting history is a bit neglected.”

Ms Meader’s own family connection to the club is strong. She grew up “practically on the golf course” at Riverside Crescent as her father, Charlie Meader, worked as one of the golf club’s greenskeepers.

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Missing: Ashfi eld man used Marrickville ATM Police are appealing for help to fi nd Ashfi eld man Maui Maui who has been missing from his home since Tuesday last week. Investigators have serious concerns regarding the disappearance of 69-year-old Mr Maui, whom they said withdrew cash from a Marrickville ATM on Th ursday. Mr Maui suff ers from several medical conditions including a requirement for regular dialysis. He was last seen by a neighbour about 6.45am on February 26 waiting at a bus stop on Queen Street, Ashfi eld. It is believed that he was on his way to hospital at that time. Th e day he was last seen was his 69th birthday. Mr Maui is described as being of Pacifi c Islander appearance and 165 cm tall. He has short, black hair, a slight to medium build and speaks with a slight accent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Break and enter: Noise alerted store worker Police are investigating an attempted break and enter at a Lewisham service station about 12.45am Sunday morning. A worker stated they heard banging from the front of the service station and turned all the lights on at the location. Th e off ender was then seen running east along New Canterbury Road. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Theft from car: Registration plates removedAbout 5pm on last Friday a car owner parked their black Mazda 3 in Corunna Road, Stanmore. On returning to the vehicle on Saturday about 3.30pm they noticed the front and rear number plates had been removed.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Suspicious behaviour: Wallet stolen from pramAbout 3pm on Sunday a theft took place in a linen shop on Marrickville Road, Marrickville. Whilst in the shop the victim noticed a male standing next to her daughter’s pram. Th e victim took her eyes of the pram for a short time. Moments later she checked the pram and noticed her wallet had been taken. Th e man was wearing a maroon hat at the time and was middle aged.

Local historian Chrys Meader and Marrickville Golf Club president Eddie Lakiss.

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17.Th is all-female band will take audiences on a

Jewish musical odyssey from Eastern Europe to Australia via the Balkans, Th ailand, Turkey, the US and London.

With Ilana Cravitz on fi ddle, Susi Evans on clarinet, Carol Isaacs on accordion and Indra Buraczewska on the double bass, this gig will bring world music fans and fi ne music lovers the whirling, irresistible energy of ‘Klezmer’.

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After making a splash with their 2012 debut tour of the east coast of Australia, playing to sold out audiences, the quartet are back with their new CD, ‘Butterfi eld Green N16’.

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Bairro Português Petersham Food and Wine FairTh e Bairro Português Petersham Food and Wine Fair will hit the streets on Sunday, March 17 from 10am to 6pm.Now in its 11th year, the fair will see Audley and Fisher streets Petersham come alive with a celebration of all things Portuguese, including delicious food and drink and contemporary and traditional Portuguese and Brazilian dance and music.Entertainment includes folkloric groups, demonstrations of authentic dance and music, and special guests Portuguese artists Th e Gift. Portuguese, Mediterranean and Brazilian cuisine will be on off er from an array of food stalls including crowd favourites, barbecued sardines, spicy chorizo and sweet Portuguese tarts as well as the region’s deservedly famous charcoal chicken. Portuguese wine, Brazilian beers and sangria will also be available.Marrickville Mayor Victor Macri said the Bairro Português Petersham Food and Wine Fair had become one of the area’s most anticipated cultural events.“I encourage all citizens to come along and celebrate the contribution of Portuguese culture to our community and share in Petersham’s proud Portuguese heritage,” Cr Macri said.

Nominations for Sister City CommitteeMarrickville Council is calling on interested residents to join its Sister Cities Committee to provide advice on the maintenance of its sister city relationships and programming. Council’s Sister Cities program is part of an international eff ort to encourage understanding and cooperation by promoting communication and exchanges between citizens from diff erent nationalities and cultures.Marrickville currently has active sister city relationships with Bethlehem, Palestine; Funchal, Portugal; Kos, Greece and Larnaca, Cyprus.To nominate to get involved, visit Council’s website.

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Dendy Newtown will screen short fi lm ‘Fabric’ by Marrickville

Council-commissioned fi lm-makers Inez Garcia and Justin Ridler as part of International Women’s Day celebrations today.

Garcia and Ridler’s fi lm explores the idea of a woman’s identity – where it comes from, what infl uences it and how it shapes the life that they live.

In the fi lm, six Marrickville women share stories of family, community and style.

Th e local women featured include Pearl, a Dulwich Hill high school student who lives in Marrickville; Mrs Minh, a Dulwich Hill Vietnamese restaurateur who has built a business from scratch and whose mantra is quality not quantity; Leonie, an advocate for environmental sustainability; Jenevieve Chang, a performer in theatre, dance and hybrid forms of storytelling; Yarrie, a beloved Addison Road Market personality; and Florence, a charming and quirky pink-haired gamer and street artist with an original style.

“We interviewed these six wonderful women from the

Marrickville community, all with very diverse backgrounds, and asked them to tell us where they fi nd their strength,” said Ms Garcia, a Stanmore resident who has styled fashion, accessory, celebrity and beauty shoots in her 16-year career.

Marrickville Mayor Victor Macri said International Women’s Day is an important celebration honouring women and their contribution to all aspects of the community.

“International Women’s Day is a way for all of us to acknowledge the women who make our communities better places,” Cr Macri said.

“Th is year’s theme is ‘Th e Gender Agenda: Gaining Momentum’, and I’m pleased that Marrickville Council is contributing to a global eff ort to put women, their achievements – and the battles they still face – onto the political and social agenda.”

Th e 20-minute fi lm is being screened several times during the day between 4pm and 6pm. Th e Newtown Neighbourhood Centre is also holding an International Women’s Day barbecue from 12.30pm to 2pm.

Celebrating our local womenDendy to screen special fi lm as part of International Women’s Day celebrations

Photos depict women featured in the fi lm ‘Fabric’. Photo: Justin Ridler and Inez Garcia.

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“I grew up in the cake shop and I wanted to pursue my passion of being a pastry chef, so I decided to open the café,” Manuel said of his labour of love.

“We’ve got a really long history on the block here. When people say we’re new on the block we say ‘actually, we’re ancient, kind of like veterans on the block’.

“My parents had this shop as a cake shop for 30 years. Before that, after they fi rst migrated from Greece, my mother made wedding dresses for inner west women right on this very spot.”

Th ese days, recipes from Manuel’s mother leap from the café’s menu pages

alongside Mediterranean-themed treats, like Greek frappes, French-inspired pastries and signature sweets like the traditional loukoumades or ‘honey balls’, which are served free with coff ee.

With cakes and pastries baked on site from scratch daily, the food is always impeccably fresh. Manuel takes pride in creating his own creams, custards and syrups by hand, using the best ingredients he can fi nd alongside secret techniques to ensure a truly melt-in-your-mouth experience.

On the savoury side on things, Jack and the Beanstalk has a second dedicated chef on staff , a former executive chef at Industrie Hotel, Pitt Street with experience

working with a list of fi ve star hotels.And given its focus on specialty cakes

and treats, no eff ort is spared to ensure the coff ee complements the sweets served.

“We searched long and hard all over the city, trying every single coff ee to fi nd the perfect coff ee bean vendor,” Manuel said.

“We wanted a coff ee that made the perfect mocha, that didn’t get too bitter with chocolate added to it – the perfect blend.”

Asked to name his favourite cake, Manuel suggested diners try his four-tiered sponge cake or his chocolate-topped marble mud cake with raspberry fi lling, fresh strawberries and crushed walnut, desserts that will have you salvating.

Jack and the Beanstalk Fresh baked sweets and treats from mum’s recipes

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Th e planets are pushing you out of your comfort zone. At

work, the new moon on the 11th will usher in some big changes, while on the health front an innovative therapy will give you some new insights. Mars is making your hormones race and you need to be careful of being too assertive in relationships. Th e full moon on the 27th indicates that you may become anxious over one of your children, however this matter will be resolved.

Dealings with those in authority is fraught with

diffi culties at this time, and whether this manifests as a dominant boss, diffi cult partner, problems with your father or battles with offi cials, you’ll need to be tolerant. Avoid power struggles and deal with problems logically. Th e new moon on the 11th indicates a need to slow down. Th e full moon on the 27th warns you not to be overly aggressive with loved ones.

You are ready to expand your social circle and with Venus

increasing your community spirit it’s the ideal time to leap into any local events and try to meet the neighbours. On a practical level you’d be wise to get all quotes in writing and play it safe when shopping online. Th e new moon on the 11th is the ideal time for a quick trip. Th e full moon on the 27th indicates that you need to be careful of shouldering unwanted responsibilities.

Th ere are legal issues that need to be dealt with and some

complications are likely. Th ere may be fi nes or other bureaucratic debts to handle. Also, care should be taken when driving to avoid speeding tickets and other avoidable incidents. Remember haste makes waste, so allow more time to get your jobs done. Th e new moon on the 11th indicates that if you are single, a well-travelled stranger may broaden your outlook.

Brimming with confi dence, you’ll feel as though you can

take on the world and win, never mind the tasks already on your agenda. However, if you insist on being arrogant and following this overly optimistic course you will only be a fool to yourself. You need to be wary of your stress levels and be more sensible with your schedule. Th e new moon on 11th is the ideal time to catch up with friends and have encounters with new people.

You’re normally so grounded but with Mercury retrograde

you are likely to be feeling highly confused. Trying to get sense out of anybody else is going to be frustrating. Th e new moon on the 11th indicates that by off loading some of your worries to a friend or an acquaintance, will develop new bonds of friendship. Th e full moon on the 27th warns you to be tolerant when dealing with loved ones and coworkers.

Try not to get angry especially over fi nancial matters. You’re

emotional and likely to snap at others if you don’t get your own way! You could fi nd yourself spending more than you are earning, so you will have to be disciplined to stop these debts spiralling out of control. It will also be necessary for you to guard against accidents in the home. Th e new moon on the 11th is an ideal time to take steps to improve your fi nancial position.

You’ll need to be patient, rather than getting frustrated

or angry as powerful Pluto is setting up road blocks both money wise and on the job front. Use these delays to fi ne tune your plans for progress in April. You may hear disturbing gossip that undermines the opinion you had of someone. Before you believe what you hear be certain as to the source of your information as it may simply be hearsay and damaging gossip!

You may feel as though you are caught in the middle of a

melodrama and it will be necessary for you to assert your authority especially when dealing with stubborn and demanding children or adults. Exercise will keep you grounded, so why not hit the gym or have a backyard blitz! Financially you need to stick to the tried and tested, as the planets are making you become more aware of your fi scal position.

Th e planets make it awfully diffi cult for you to avoid

fi nancial issues that have been swept under the carpet. You’ve turned a blind eye to some important issues surrounding your future security, however positive action can now transform this into a successful outcome. Th e new moon on the 11th is the ideal time to impress the boss or seek advice from the tax department or those in places of authority.

With Venus in your sign you’ll be injecting fun and glamour

into your life and romantically you will go from strength to strength. Friendships need careful handling and it may be necessary for you to dig under the surface to fi nd out exactly what is going on. However, be tactful with what you fi nd out, as not everyone has the same outlook that you do. Th e new moon on the 11th is the ideal time share any issues with your partner.

With Venus in Pisces, your sensitive side surfaces and

someone’s odd behaviour suddenly makes sense, while lovers are likely to fi nd themselves connecting on a deeper and more intimate level. When it comes to children and even adults who insist on acting like two-year-olds the key phrase is ‘tough love’. Sometimes you have to take a stand and let others know exactly what you will and won’t put up with.

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weight gain and unhealthy lifestyles.Th e Annette Kellerman Aquatic

Centre, which opened in 2010, is attracting big numbers to its diverse range of activities and programs, helping it emerge as a strong community hub with benefi ts to all age groups.

Th e centre delivers specialised programs for school groups, seniors’ hydrotherapy programs, children participating in the learn-to-swim and squad programs as well as diverse program options for special needs groups.

“Our centre has recently achieved some exceptional customer feedback during surveys which show that Annette

Kellerman Aquatic Centre is exceeding the performance standards for like facilities on a national basis across all areas of customer service, safety and program off erings by signifi cant margins,” said Simon Duck, Centre Manager.

“Th e Marrickville Community voted with their feet last year, the benefi t to the community in attending the various programs and activities are immeasurable. An important statistic is that approximately 66 per cent of visitors who attend Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre do so with a friend or family member proving that it provides community strengthening benefi ts which in turn leads to greater health and wellbeing for all.”

Th e Centre has also been nominated as a Disability Employer of the Year.

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We don’t have all the answers

KEEPING FITby David Stein

David Stein, Owner & Manager of Fitec, Penrithwww.fi tec.com.au e:david@fi tec.com.au

T his week Shane Richards has written in an email for the column.

He is an experienced trainer with his own gym Holistic Foundations out at Lambridge Place, Penrith.

“A question I’ve been asked hundreds of times in my life is this: How long will it take to get to where I want to be mentally, physically, emotionally?

For example:When will I be able to see my abs? When will I have the discipline to not

eat junk food? When will I have enough energy to

get up at 6am to train? People look at me like I’m an idiot

when I look back at them with a calm, relaxed expression and say “I don’t know”.

Th ere is no way for anyone to tell you what’s really happening in your body by looking, or what is going on in a person’s life that’s helping or preventing them from taking the shortest (or longest) possible time to achieve their goals.

Some people even get angry, like I’m supposed to know the day, the minute and the exact second that these things eventuate. I’m afraid that it’s just not that simple… I wish it were.

I’ve been in the industry a long time and 100 per cent of the people I’ve

trained have given me varying results in regards to how long it took them.

Some people adapt extremely quickly, while others have to work extremely hard to get what they want; physically, mentally and emotionally.

Th is is not a negative. It will take as long as it takes, embrace this!

When you think you’re pushing as hard as you can, when you think you have reached your last rep, when you thought you were tired and you were fi nished, the one thing I know is this: you have more to give, you have another rep, and you’re not fi nished until you’re done!

Deep down you know you can give more and you’ll be okay.

Sometimes it’s going to take a little more sacrifi ce, a little more work, because that little bit more is where results live!

Th at little bit you aren’t doing is what’s holding you back from fi nding out how long it took to get your goals!

Give that little bit more today! In health and happiness, Shane

Richards.” His website for Holistic Foundations

gym is: www.hffi tness.com.au.

If you have an opinion on anything fi tness related that you think people would like to hear send me an email at david@fi tec.com.au.

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F ive piece alternative group Birds of Tokyo kicked off their latest Australian tour a fortnight ago, with two Sydney

shows scheduled for fans at the Enmore Theatre.

After the March 16 show sold out, a second all ages event was added to the bill for March 17 to accommodate the band’s growing fan base.

This week, the Weekender caught up with bassist Ian Berney who said he was looking forward to playing at the iconic Enmore venue.

“It’s a great venue, I haven’t played there but the other guys have. I saw someone play there a few weeks back – I’m pretty excited,” Berney said.

“I live in Glebe so I get to invite friends and family.”

Birds of Tokyo made their last Sydney appearance in December when they headlined the music and comedy festival, Homebake, and mesmerised crowds with their on-stage presence and gave a taste of what was to come on their much anticipated album ‘March Fires’, which was released last Friday.

Berney described the latest album as “atmospheric and spacious”.

“It’s a good way of fi nding the centre of your universe,” he said.

He said fans can expect “a handful more of the new tracks” and can also relive the group’s older tunes.

“We’re powering above with a lot more production added to the set”.

BIRDS OF TOKYO WILL SET STAGE ON FIRE IN MARCH

Birds of Tokyo will perform two concerts at the Enmore Theatre later this month.

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C anadian rock band, The Tea Party, will play the Factory Theatre on March 10 as part of their Australian east coast tour.

The tour follows a run of sold out shows in 2012 and is the fi rst time the band has done an acoustic set of its kind in Australia.

Leading up to the gig, the Weekender spoke exclusively to frontman Jeff Martin, who played a solo show at the Factory in December.

“I really liked that show. They treated me well there. I played the small room so I’m looking forward to playing the big room with the band,” he said.

A Byron Bay resident for nearly fi ve years, Martin spoke highly of Australia and how it has changed him.

“I love Sydney. I have so many great memories. For most of this time, The Tea Party wasn’t back together so it was me going out and playing intimate acoustic shows,” he said.

“I learned how to truly communicate with an audience and to not take myself so seriously. I let my guard down and let the emotions fl ow like an embrace. And I’ve taken that experience and brought it back into The Tea Party.”

Known for their fusion of progressive rock and Middle Eastern infl uences, Australia has been The Tea Party’s most loyal fan base outside Canada since they began in the 90’s.

Their biggest selling album The Edges of Twilight went platinum.

The trio plays a range of instruments found in world music, including a sitar, sarod, hurdy-gurdy, harmonium and goblet drums.

Martin is reluctant to declare his favourite.“They all are. I don’t know if it’s a curse or a blessing but I

have synaesthesia. My instruments represent a palette of colours that I need to put into the framework of a composition,” he said.

Tickets are $60 through Ticketek: www.ticketek.com.au and the Factory Theatre (02) 9550 3666.

COME TO THE PARTY

Rock virtuosos, The Tea Party, return to Sydney for one show only. Photo: Kate Nutt.

JANE ALLAN

A technicoloured display of Chinese tradition was on show at the State Th eatre with ‘Th e Peony Pavilion’ dancing into town. Not to be confused with the opera version, which appeared as part of the Sydney Festival in January, on this occasion theatregoers, were presented with a dance drama skilfully performed by the dancers of the China Jingling Dance Company.

For anyone unfamiliar with ‘Th e Peony Pavilion’, here is some background. Tang Xianzu – a contemporary of William Shakespeare – wrote the original play in 1598 during the Ming Dynasty in China. Th e full performance has been known to go for of more than 20 hours, due to the countless subplots but audiences in Sydney were treated to a condensed version, consisting of four acts.

Th e airy dream sequence in Act I, like the production overall, features both traditional Chinese and Western ballet-infl uenced dance – a line of female dancers wearing presumably peony inspired elaborate pink and green costumes, complete with petal peplums, prance across the stage while the two lovers meet and dance together in a more traditional Chinese style. Th e use of both of these styles perfectly communicates the rapidly intensifying relationship of the protagonists; from minimal physical contact in the early stages to a fi nale featuring awe-inspiring Russian ballet style lifts. Th e choreography is enough to encourage the audience to establish a real emotional connection with the couple, which is needed when the storyline is as dramatic and fanciful as ‘Th e Peony Pavilion’. - Review by Amelia Parrott

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T he highly-anticipated return of ‘The Voice’ is around the corner with the hit talent show revealing their new

celebrity mentors for season two. Jessica Mauboy will assist Ricky Martin on his quest to fi nd the nation’s best voice; One Republic frontman Ryan Tedder will team up with Delta; ‘Catch My Disease’ singer Ben Lee joins Team Joel; while former Sneaky Sound System singer, Connie Mitchell, partners with 2012 winner Seal.

The new batch replace last year’s four – Darren Hayes, Megan Washington, Ricki Lee and Benji Madden. It’s understood new coach Ricky Martin handpicked Mauboy after watching her acclaimed hit fi lm ‘The Sapphires’ on-route to Australia last month. ‘The Voice’ will premiere in April.

‘The Biggest Loser’ is back yet again (Sunday, March 17) for another season of weight loss fun, however this time the series will feature seven families, each comprised of two members.

The PR spiel reads: “Putting generational obesity back on the agenda, ‘The Biggest Loser: The Next Generation’ will address a number of issues related to generational obesity, not only within the program but also in conjunction with an Australia-wide campaign called The Promise. [It] is not just a television event but also a social movement, inspiring Australian families to take responsibility for their health and well-being”.

I must say I’m bored with this show and it seems they are trying every conceivable

format possible to make it relevant each year – what’s next ‘The Biggest Loser: Pet Edition’? Actually that doesn’t sound so bad.

More rumours are fl ying over which characters will make an appearance in Chris Lilley’s new comedy. There’s word ‘Gran’ could be coming back, as well as school girl ‘Ja’mie’.

One plot rumour is that the show includes a character of a private school female student who has the hots for a dumb Year 12 footy player. No matter what the plot it, one thing’s for sure this will be a huge hit for the ABC.

Here’s an interesting one, John Doyle

aka Roy of ‘Roy & HG’ fame will be hosting a brand new six-part factual series for the History Channel called ‘Building Australia’.

The series will explore the nature of the Australian house in all its iterations around the country with each episode focusing on a different style of home – the terrace, the Queenslander, the homestead, the Federation House, the Weekender and the Suburban House.

No word yet on an airdate but I’ll be sure to keep you informed.

I have been watching a little bit of ‘Survivor’ lately and I must say it’s a shame this show has never been given a fair, consistent run on Nine, as it’s quality television that shouldn’t be missed.

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abbess18. Less than 90° (angle)20. Sink in middle

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44. One-sidedness45. Canonised person46. Otherwise48. Gluttony49. Financial records check50. Clench (teeth)52. Pounces54. Metal pen-points55. Leaked out56. Abandon57. Desist! (3’1)60. Unattractive

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84. Judges’ garments85. Mausoleum, Taj ...86. Programme presenter87. Coronation seats88. Exercise clubs

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contraction9. Often-visited place10. Terrace level12. Turf14. Flavouring herb16. Fertile desert spot19. Trifl ed22. Army dining rooms23. Wandering tribesmen25. Consecrate with oil26. Brief feeling29. More unpleasant32. Hot drink35. Straightened37. Accomplishments38. Vague40. Airwaves medium41. Kept42. Clicks (fi ngers)43. Butchered44. Commenced47. Subjugates51. Greek salad fruit52. Prising tools53. Knights’ chargers54. Character58. Bid59. Tip of shoe61. Thrust forward63. Skewered meat dish64. Hesitate65. Muffl e66. Distance around belly68. Gazes lustfully71. Premature72. Punch hard74. Depose76. Male cats78. Has to repay80. Negative adverb83. Witch

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Smash PalaceSmash Palace is a showcase illustrating artists’ reactions to the ‘New Century’ in China. Held at the White Rabbit Gallery on Friday, March 8 through to Sunday, August 4, Chinese artists will share their collections demonstrating customs, culture, change, habits and ideas. Appreciators of art can look forward to seeing cutting-edge 3D printing, traditional ceramics, teeming animations, furious scribbles and digital networks by some of the world’s best Chinese Artists. The gallery opens at 10am and closes 6pm daily. For more information visit www.whiterabbitcollection.org.

Goran Bregovi and his 19 piece Weddings and Funerals OrchestraWorld Music extraordinaire Goran Bregovi returns Friday, March 8 to the Sydney Opera House to perform a breathtaking celebration of a gypsy-styled Balkan epic. The distinguished composer and musician brings his timeless musical magic to the stage backed by a Romanian Choir and his boisterous orchestra of brass, percussionist and string players. Ticket prices range between $79-$109. For more information visit www.sydneyoperahouse.com.

Memoirs of a ShowgirlEnjoy the ritz and glitz of Aussie showgirl, Shay Stafford in her very own ‘Memoirs of a Showgirl’ stage show. On Friday, March 8 you can watch live at the Slide in Oxford Street as she pulls back the curtain on the world’s most famous cabarets, the Moulin Rouge and the Lido de Paris. Be there to see the illustrious performance by Stafford that will be sure to include her signature songs and dances, feathers and sequins. Doors

open at 7pm. Tickets range between $40 to $80. For more information visit www.slide.com.au/shows/memoirs-of-a-showgirl.

Desensitising Death: A night of fi lmMany can agree that Alfred Hitchcock’s 1960 ‘Psycho’ was a monumental turning point in the development of fi lmic fright. Ever wondered why you get so scared just from watching a movie? Wonder no more because Miss Death and Jay Katz of the Mu Meson Archives and CarriageWorks have teamed up to bring you on the journey of the development of the Horror Genre in cinematic history. This wildly entertaining and enthralling evening begins at 9.30pm and runs until 11pm. Tickets are priced at $10. For more information visit www.performancespace.com.au/2013/clubhouse-desensitising-death-a-night-of-fi lm.

Death(cha) Kutcha with the Centre for the History of Human EmotionsFor those who are mobidly-inclined, the ‘Death(cha) Kutcha’ is the perfect short-course for you. On Friday, March 8 at CarriageWorks from 6pm to 7.30pm researchers from the ARC Centre of Excellence for the History of Emotions present their current research on the macabre and amusing history on death and dying. They trace the lineage from early modern Europe to current day and cover everything from midwifery, memorials, matricide and even medieval executions. Tickets are priced at $10. For more information visit www.performancespace.com.au/2013/clubhouse-deathcha-kucha.

Tattoo and Body Art Expo 2013Tattoo lovers come along to the fi fth annual Tattoo and Body Art Expo on this Friday, March 8 through to Sunday, March 10 at the Royal Hall of Industries, Moore Park. Don’t miss out on seeing more than 200 of the best Australian and International tattoo artists showcase their incredible skills as well as the free entertainment offered including burlesque and aerial performances, airbrushing displays, rockabilly and cabaret shows, and pin up girl competitions. Tickets are priced at $30 for adults and $10 for kids. For more information visit www.tattooexpo.com.au.

The Stitches and Crafts ShowPut your sewing kits away and head down to the annual Stitches and Craft show this Friday, March 8 through to Sunday, March 10 at Rosehill Gardens Racecourse. Starting at 10am this attraction will be good for people interested in beading, stamping, quilting, knitting, painting, textile art or cake decorating. Adult tickets are priced at $16 while senior card holders are priced at $15. Family passes are also available. For more information visit ww.stitchesandcraft.net.au.

Songs for the FallenGo back in time and party like it’s 1847 again at the outrageous and fun-fi lled show ‘Songs for the Fallen’. Enter the boisterous boudoir of Marie Duplessis: party girl, liar and legend. She’s Paris’s most famous and wealthy courtesan and she’s been bed-ridden with consumption for four months. She gets out of bed, dons a frock, pops a bottle of champagne and sits alone for several hours to celebrate her birthday. Marie dies 18 days later at the age of 23. This show is the birthday party she never had.The show begins on Friday, March 8 through to March 16 and is held at the Seymour Centre. Admission for adults is $38 while concession tickets are priced at $33. For more information visit www.seymourcentre.com.

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Babies Prom- Meeting Mozart Parents bring your babies along to the magical sounds of Mozart. For over 30 years the Sydney Opera House has been home to the ‘Babies Prom’ that introduces live performances to children between the ages of two and fi ve. Watch with delight as renowned pianist Simon Tedeschi introduces the children to a range of songs from ‘Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star’ to his great orchestral pieces. This event is being held on Friday, March 8 through to Sunday, March 17 excluding Mondays. Ticket prices for both adults and children are from $25. For more information visit www.sydneyoperahouse.com.

Next GenerationMeet 10 new young designers who graduated from the Sydney College of the Arts. View their incredible displays of work on Friday, March 8 through to Sunday, March 27 from 9.30am to 5.30pm at the Arts and Crafts NSW Jewellery and objects studio. This event is free for all Sydney-siders to come along to. For more information visit www.artsandcraftsnsw.com.au/Exhibitions.

The World is a Pearl Artist Melinda Young draws experiences from her own life and uses things and people around her in her artwork. Her creativity stems from her fascination with quirks of her immediate surroundings. In a once in a lifetime experience, you will see Melinda in her element and also get the chance to take part in a two hour workshop transforming old, unevolved jewellery and small household objects into fun, wearable jewellery. This workshop and showcase is only on for a limited amount of time starting on Friday, March 8 through to Saturday, March 23. Admission per person is $25. For more information visit studio2017.com.au

We Used to Talk about LoveA total of 11 contemporary artists explore the raw emotions of love, the pleasure of fl esh and the wistful nostalgia of recollection in this touching exhibit ‘We Used to Talk about Love’. General themes throughout the show include the joy, elation, longing, loss, melancholia and memory of love. The show can be viewed between Friday, March 8 to April 21 from 10pm to 5pm at the Art Gallery of NSW. Admission is free for all entrants. For more information on this incredible exhibition visit www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/exhibitions/we-used-to-talk-about-love.

Access to LifeThis powerful photographic that has already moved millions of people around the world through its touching images of AIDS-affected communities is here in Sydney. Sydney-siders will see more than 250 photographs taken by nine photographers featuring victims of HIV/AIDS, their families and members of their community. To see these undoubtedly touching visual images, the Powerhouse Museum is open 10am to 5pm daily. Admission for adults is $12 and concession $8. For more information visit www.powerhousemuseum.com/accesstolife.

Travel Expo All aboard! All aboard! Calling all travellers and adventure seekers to attend the Holiday and Travel show. The show gives you the chance to research potential destinations for your next holiday wherever it may be. Travel experts will give you plenty of advice and discounts from couple vacations to family holidays. The show is on Saturday, March 9 and Sunday, March 10 at the Horden Pavillion Moore Park from 10am ro 4.30pm. For more information visit travelxpo.com.au/Sydney.

Thai Grand Festival This weekend enjoy everything Thai! held on Saturday and Sunday, March 9 to March 10 you can experience the best of Thai culture at the Thai Grand Festival Darling Harbour. Sample some delicious authentic cuisine from various regions, purchase hand crafted pieces made by different ethnic communities and enjoy massages and live cultural performances. For more information visit www.darlingharbour.com and see a list of all the great events that will be held in conjunction with this festival.

Festival for the KimberleyCome and celebrate the stunning beauty of the Kimberley region. Join in on the festivities and enjoy live music, dancers, speakers, camels and life size puppets of the Kimberley whale. Held on Friday, March 8 there will be market stalls, fi lm previews, organic food, mango smoothies as well as beer and wine from Western Australia provided for your enjoyment. This event is free and is held at Martin Place from 7am to 7pm. For more information visit www.wilderness.org.au/campaigns/kimberley/festival-for-the-kimberley.

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“Our live ad-free NRL has always been popular. Th is season, Super Saturday and Monday Night Football will be special broadcast events – more cameras, new faces, and all the innovations we are famous for,” said Delany.

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Club spokesman Glen Dwyer said about 180 people attended including Newtown Jets offi cials, sponsors and supporters, Roosters CEO Brian Canavan and Marrickville MP Carmel Tebbutt, with most of the NSW Cup Jets 2013 players introduced to the crowd.

“Jets coach Greg Matterson spoke to the crowd and made the point that while everyone is thrilled with the win last year, the past is in the past. He said 2013 is underway and the focus has to be on the new season, not the old one,” Mr Dwyer said.

Mr Dwyer said there was plenty of optimism about the coming season, without resting on the club’s laurels of 2012, because “when you’re the defending premiers, everyone’s after your scalp”.

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Neill, who will turn 35-years-old on game day, will provide a much-needed added boost to the side who have lost their past two matches, most recently against Perth Glory 2–1 last weekend.

Although the side currently sit in eighth position on the A-League ladder, Sydney FC coach Frank Farina is confi dent his side can still challenge for the top six, despite a hefty road home.

“At the end of the day, if we are going to make the six we are going to have to earn it,” he said.

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Th is week the challenge of making the fi nals truly begins when Sydney FC take on the second-placed Mariners.

Th e Sky Blues only sit one point out of the six but coach Farina knows his side’s destiny is really in their hands.

“In terms of the mathematics it largely depends on other results and we don’t want to rely on that,” he said.

“I suppose in a perfect world we’d be looking for four wins but possibly two wins could be enough.”

Th e run home for Sydney FC is incredibly tough to say the least. Next weekend they’ll meet Melbourne Victory at home, the table-topping Western Sydney Wanderers away, before fi nishing with the seventh-placed Brisbane Roar at Suncorp Stadium.

Meanwhile, the club has announced the re-signing of three key players for the 2014 season.

Club captain Terry McFlynn has re-signed along with exciting youngster Peter Triantis and goalkeeper Ivan Necevski.

Th e triple re-signing coincides with the news late last month that star import Alessandro Del Piero would remain at the club for the 2014 season.

Sydney FC take on the Central Coast Mariners this Saturday, March 9 at 5.30pm.

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