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T he le asing of t he Por t of New castle m ay have generated $1.75 billion to be invested in S tate i nfrastructure, bu t u ncertainty remains over whether Newcastle will see
a fair share of the funds.NSW Premier, Mike Baird and Treasurer, Andrew
Constance last week announced the port would be leased to a c onsortium for $1.75 bi llion, $1 bi llion above the expected lease price, which has led some to ask why Newcastle will pocket just $340 million from t he le ase of one of t he c ity’s mo st v aluable assets. N ewcastle Lo rd M ayor, J eff M cCloy s aid Newcastle should receive half of the proceeds.
“When t he NS W G overnment a nnounced i t planned to lease the Port of Newcastle, it projected a lease value of a round $700 million and commit-ted to channeling $340 m illion - roug hly half the full amount - to Newcastle upon leasing,” he said.
“With t he ac tual le ase a mount a nnounced by [ the] NS W G overnment, more t han a bi llion dollars a bove t he proje ction, [ I] e xpect t he NS W Government t o pro vide t he s ame prop ortional amount - that is roughly half - of the $1.75 billion to Newcastle and the Hunter Valley.
“Our c oal r oyalties, p ort r evenue, p ower an d water utilities revenue were taken up by a s ucces-sion of NS W s tate g overnments o ver de cades, largely f or e xpenditure i n Sy dney, w ithout a f air and proportionate return to the Hunter.”
Calls for bigger slice of $1.75 billion port lease cash to remain in Newcastle
NSW Premier, Mike Baird at the Port of Newcastle
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A tricky question - how do we best keep cyclists safe on our roads?A c ontroversial top ic h as r ecently r isen b ack to the surface of media coverage, unfortunately off the back of yet another death.
Last week, a m ale c yclist w as k illed at a bu sy intersection in the Sydney suburb of Neutral Bay after colliding with a bus.
On t he s ame d ay he re i n New castle, a c yclist was clipped by a car on a roundabout in Hamilton but luckily, was able to escape relatively lightly with a fractured ankle.
NSW Ro ads M inister D uncan G ay, sp eaking to Sydney’s Radio 2UE, said he was seriously considering in troducing a li cencing s ystem f or cyclists to reduce the number of rider deaths.
Personally, I t hink l icences w ould b e a g ood idea - as long as they are inexpensive.
As far as I’m concerned, if you are riding on the roads a nd p articipating t raffic, y ou shou ld b e subject to the laws of the roads.
As Mr Gay said on radio, this is not going to greatly worry the majority of cyclists who follow the r ules. We’re t alking a bout a sm all m inority who don’t do the right thing.
Being s uch a c ontroversial t opic, M r G ay w as surely e xpecting c riticism o ver h is c omments, and was at pains to make it clear that it was a very small number of cyclists who do the wrong thing - “probably under one per cent”.
I’m not, however, in favour of the idea of regis-tration fees for bicycles, which has been f loated by others in the past.
We need to keep cycling as an affordable means of transport.
People a lready f ind e nough e xcuses not t o exercise without pricing them out of a bike.
Bicycle NSW, a cycling advocacy group, spoke up about their support for a c ampaign called “A Metre Matters”, which aims to have laws passed requiring vehicles to s tay a minimum di stance of one met re f rom a c yclist whe n p assing i n a speed zone of 60 kilometres an hour or less and 1.5 metres in zones above 60 kilometres an hour.
I’ve g ot no proble m w ith t hose l aws c oming in, bu t s urely t hey a re a lmost c ommon s ense anyway!
When I’m d riving, I c ertainly don’t want to be getting any closer than a metre to a cyclist.
It’s common sense that being in a bigger vehicle would mean you are more cautious.
Mr G ay a lso s aid he w as c onsidering b anning cyclists from some of the busier roadways.
I a gree w ith t his f or t he s ake of ev eryone’s safety and to keep traffic moving in peak hour.
I’ve nev er c ycled on m ajor ro ads, bu t I’ d b e constantly worried a bout whet her every bu s or truck coming up behind me is going to see me.
Unless it’s the only thoroughfare in a particular area, c yclists s hould ide ally b e d irected o nto minor, safer roads.
This a lready h appens t o s ome e xtent w ith signs pointing cyclists towards the best route but surely more can be done to improve safety.
I think licences would be a good idea
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Federal Member for Newcastle, Sharon Claydon also called on the State Govern-ment to h onour it s c ommitment t he original funding rate of nearly 50 per cent, c alling t he d istribution of f unds “disgraceful”.
“This ann ouncement i s an i nsult t o Newcastle,’ she said.
“I don ’t t hink a ny No vocastrian would believe that sending 80 per cent of our port’s profits to Sydney is either smart or fair.”
Newcastle C ouncillor T im C rakan-thorp, who i s c urrently v ying f or pre -selection as the Labor Party’s candidate
for Newcastle in the 2015 State election, said t he c ity ne eded a l arger sh are of the pro ceeds f or i nvestment i n l ocal infrastructure projects like f lood miti-gation i n W allsend, a m ajor p arking station a t H oneysuckle a nd f inding a solution to the traffic problems caused by the Adamstown railway gates.
“As t he S tate G overnment l ooks to reap not just $700 million, but a staggering $1.75 billion, it is time for the S tate M ember f or New castle, T im Owen t o s ay t his money i s New castle and t he Hunter’s money, let ’s spend it on Newcastle and the Hunter,” he said.
Mr Owen said he would continue to lobby h is P arliamentary c olleagues t o
ensure Newcastle received funding for “sorely ne eded proje cts” bu t d id not comment sp ecifically on c alls f or t he Hunter to re ceive more f rom t he lease of the region’s port.
Mr Baird maintained that the commit-ment of $340 million, to be spent on the revitalisation of the CBD, from the lease of t he p ort w as a p ositive re sult for Newcastle and did not rule out more investment in the region in the future.
“This mome ntous re sult e xceeds all e xpectations, a nd t he s cale of this tr ansaction m eans th e p eople of New castle a nd t he H unter shou ld
watch this space for further initiatives in t heir re gion, wh ich w as t aken f or granted by Labor for decades,” he said.
The s uccessful le ase of t he p ort t o Port of Newcastle Investments, a consortium of Hasting Funds Manage-ment, an infr astructure m anagement firm who were involved in the transac-tion o f th e S ydney D esalination P lant and a irports in C airns a nd M ackay, and C hina Merchants Group, followed a c ompetitive f ive-month bi dding process, which resulted in five final stage bids.
The N SW Go vernment w ill r etain management of Nobbys Head as part of the lease arrangement.
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R evelations of sig nificant co st blowouts in the design of the Newcastle A rt G allery re devel-opment w ere a ired pub licly i n
council c hambers f or t he f irst t ime l ast week.
An audit report conducted by independ-ent a uditors O 'Connor Ma rsden a nd Associates and tabled to Council outlined an o verspend o f $6 98,202, abo ve t he original $830,095 tender price accepted for design a nd do cumentation a nd m ultiple instances o f s ignificant c hanges b eing made to the project by Council staff with-out the approval of the elected Council.
One such variation involving structural, communications, l ighting a nd ac oustics design w ork t otalling $ 418,328, w as approved by Council's former future city director, J udy J aeger, who w as s acked in M arch a fter b eing s uspended on f ull-pay f or 1 5 w eeks, a nd m ade a lmost t wo months after Council had resolved to put the project on hold due to Council's "wors-ening financial situation".
Total c osts f or t he proje ct ev entually skyrocketed to more than $1.5 million, with detailed drawings from the architect, Smith a nd T zannes, wh ich w ere d ue i n
of t he New castle A rt G allery Foundation and C ouncil's repre sentative on t he A rt Gallery Foundation Board, Cr Lisa Tier-ney, to meet with former Newcastle Art Gallery director, Nick Mitzevich at the Art Gallery of S outh Australia, which he no w runs, and to visit the Geelong Gallery and Bendigo Art Gallery with the intension of establishing a bl ueprint f or t he m anage-ment of the gallery moving forward.
The audit report shines new l ight on the management of t he g allery a nd i ts re de-velopment, a fter m onths o f c onfidential meetings and public speculation.
During last week’s discussion, Cr Nuatali Nelmes ar gued f or al l p ast c onfidential discussions c oncerning t he m anagement of t he g allery t o b e m ade publ ic, s tating that the drip-feed of i nformation Council was pro viding w as on ly br inging t he gallery into further disrepute.
"We need to draw a l ine under t his a nd get on with redeveloping the art gallery," she said. "This approach is not he lpful for the art gallery or anyone involved."
Mr G ouldthorp s aid wh ile he w ould ideally like to see the discussions concern-ing the gallery made public, privacy issues regarding t he s uspension a nd s acking of director, Ron R amsey a nd Ms Jaeger a nd the Brett Whiteley Black Totem II transac-tion prohibited their release.
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2012, only arriving at Council last month. Newcastle Lord Mayor Jeff McCloy called
the findings of the report "quite alarming" and ad ded t hat t he lev el of m ismanage-ment it highlighted "should never happen in any council".
Council's ge neral m anager, K en Gouldthorp s aid t he bre akdown w as due to inadequate separation of "client" and
professional project management and the lack of a single point of responsibility.
He c alled i t one of t he w orst m anaged projects he had ever seen.
As a re sult of t he rep ort, C ouncil h as introduced a de dicated proje ct a nd contract management unit to its corporate structure. There are also plans underway for Mr Gouldthorp, Cr McCloy, a me mber
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A year on f rom the death of one of Newcastle's mo st re cognisable and beloved personalities, a room has been named in his honour.
The T ony T amplin ro om w as of ficially opened at N ewcastle P olice St ation l ast Tuesday a t a c eremony a ttended by members of t he l ate S enior C onstable's family and the police force.
"It's hard to believe it's been a y ear since Tony's u ntimely de ath," New castle L ocal Area c ommander, Su perintendent Joh n Gralton said, opening the room, which will be used as a training and conference space.
"That day, Tony's family lost a husband and a f ather, w e l ost a c olleague a nd t he Hunter lost a piece of its heart.
"Whilst not hing c ould ev er repl ace t he love his family felt when he was around, they can take comfort in the fact that when young of ficers p ass t hrough t his ro om they'll b e re minded of T ony a nd ho w he was living the dream."
As p art of t he c eremony, S onia T amp-lin ac cepted a me dal b oard, nor mally presented to retiring officers, on b ehalf of her late husband.
She s aid he r husband h ad sp oken of h is
excitement about receiving a me dal board in the weeks leading up to his death.
"He w ould h ave b een e ligible f or ret ire-ment at the end of last year," she said.
"The medal board meant so much to him so it's nice he's now received it."
Senior C onstable T ony T amplin d ied suddenly a fter s uffering a he art a ttack a t work on April 29, 2013,
His c areer w ith t he NS W Po lice F orce spanned 35 years.
A plaque inscribed with the popular cop's
favourite c atchphrase, " living t he d ream", will a lso b e in stalled a t W aratah P olice Station.
Work is also underway to establish a memorial garden outside Newcastle Police Station on Watt Street.
Senior Constable Tony Tamplin's children Yelena, Natusha, Anikka, Alex and Kalina and wife, Sonia outside the Tony Tamplin Room at Newcastle Police Station
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Y oung p eople s uffering f rom mental h ealth i ssues i n L ake Macquarie may soon have access to more s upport s ervices, w ith
Lake M acquarie C ity C ouncil s upporting the e stablishment of a H eadspace c entre in the city.
Councillors last week resolved to write a letter of s upport to the Lake Macquarie Mental H ealth R oundtable, a w orking party m ade u p me mbers of t he y outh services i ndustry, e ndorsing t heir e fforts to establish a local Headspace service.
Putting f orward t he mot ion, C r B arney Langford highlighted the need for central-ised youth mental health services.
"27 per cent of 18 to 25-year-olds will experience mental health issues [but] only one in f our curr ently s eek p rofessional help to deal with their issues," he said.
"With t he number of y oung people a nd the degree of geographic division we have in Lake Macquarie, it is important we do as much as we can to get a Lake Macquarie Headspace started in this city."
Cr Chad Griffith gave his strong support to the motion, saying he had been person-ally touched by the effects of youth mental illness.
"My brother struggled with mental heath issues f rom a y oung a ge a nd he ac tually took his life at age 20," he said.
"Having a Headspace centre here in Lake Macquarie is something I wholeheartedly support a nd i t's c ertainly s omething m y brother w ould h ave u sed i f t hey we re available."
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Cr Langford said youths in some suburbs of L ake M acquarie w ere a lready u tilis-ing t he s ervices a vailable a t H eadspace Newcastle and he b elieved they deserved a facility of their own.
As part of i ts efforts to establish a H ead-space i n L ake M acquarie, t he rou ndtable group are seeking input from young people aged 12 to 25 to be part of a youth reference group that will help guide the development of the service.
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Mr Dunn said the input of young people was highly valued.
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Youth in need of support due to a mental health concern can contact Kids Helpline on 1800 551 80 0 or H eadspace Newcastle on 4929 4201.
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T he University of Newcastle has ranked number one in Australia and n umber 28 i n t he w orld i n the l atest T imes H igher E duca-
tion r ankings of t he w orld’s t op 1 00 universities under 50 y ears old - r ising 22 places since last year.
The Un iversity of New castle outranked other Australian universities like Queens-land University of Technology, at number 32, University of Wollongong, at number 33, a nd M acquarie Un iversity, r anked 3 4 and moved from third to first in the nation compared to the previous year’s ranking.
Vice-chancellor, P rofessor C aroline McMillen s aid th e r anking s hows young universities a re t aking de cades r ather than centuries to join the world’s best.
“In ju st 50 y ears, t he Un iversity of Newcastle h as bu ilt a re markable t rack record of success by building research strengths, enga ging w ith i ndustry a nd working w ith o utstanding in ternational universities,” she said.
The university announced its ranking on the same day that a c ommission of a udit report re commended t he G overnment decrease its contribution to higher educa-tion costs from 59 per cent to 45 per cent, increase student contributions from 41 per cent to 55 per cent and consider the full or partial deregulation of university fees.
Referencing t he re commendation, Professor M cMillen s aid g overnments needed to set good policy and invest in tertiary education if Australian universi-ties a re to remain competitive maintain their high reputation in the long-term.
“It w ill b e im portant as g overnment across the world, particularly in Asia, invest strongly in their universities to ensure their standing on the world stage that Australia’s investment st rategy i n h igher e ducation is s ustainable a nd s upport t he c ontinued upward trajectory of young and established
universities as global leaders,” she said. “The su stainability o f A ustralia’s st and-
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Research un dertaken b y H unter-based cha rity Sa maritans has revealed what many single parents may a lready k now, t here is a s evere lack of affordable accommodation, appropriate f or s ingle w orking parents i n New castle a nd L ake Macquarie.
In April, researchers assessed more than 1 000 a vailable r ental p roper-ties and found none were affordable or appropr iate f or a s ingle w orking parent earning t he m inimum wage and raising two children.
Samaritans r esearcher, J ulia Woods s aid t he ble ak ou tlook f or single p arents w as ju st p art of t he region’s wider housing affordability crisis. “Si ngle p arents a re a h ard-working g roup i n ou r c ommunity and for it to emerge that even when working they are still unable to find somewhere a ffordable to l ive, i t’s simply not good enough,” she said.
“Affordable hou sing c omes do wn to how much weekly income people spend on re nt, a nd t he m ajority of the available rentals in the Newcas-tle a nd L ake M acquarie c ost s ingle working p arents t oo m uch of t heir income.” T he r esearch an alysed the n umber o f r ental p roperties advertised d uring o ne da y i n A pril and assessed affordability, based on 30 per cent of weekly income, and appropriateness - ac cessibility a nd number of bedrooms.
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T he I ndependent C ommission Against Co rruption (I CAC) inquiry in to a Li beral P arty slush f und m ay c laim t he he ad
of a nother L iberal P arty M ember, w ith allegations th at p roperty d eveloper and mi ning m agnate, N athan Ti nkler made “under the table” contributions to Newcastle MP, Tim Owen’s 2011 election campaign s urfacing a t th e in quiry o n Monday.
Emails tendered to the inquiry suggest that M r T inkler m ay h ave m ade don a-tions to Mr Owen’s campaign through his horse stud, Patinack Farm, using the alleged Liberal Party slush fund Eight by Five.
Mr O wen w ould not re spond t o t he claim whe n c ontacted by t he Post on Monday afternoon, saying it was inap-propriate for him to comment on a matter currently before ICAC.
The c hief of Na than T inkler’s dev el-opment c ompany, B uildev, D arren Williams, told ICAC on M onday that the company h ad p aid f or t he publ ication of t he a nonymous “S top J odi’s t rucks” leaflets that were distributed in the lead up to the 2011 election but denied they were aimed at destroying then Member for Newcastle, Jodi McKay’s reputation.
“[It] was just about the facts of t he coal loader,” he said.
Ms M cKay bro ke do wn a t t he i nquiry last week after learning that Ann Wills, whom Ms McKay described as her former Labor colleague, Joe Tripodi’s “eyes and ears in Newcastle”, had penned informa-tion contained in the leaflets.
Ms M cKay a lso m ade t he e xplosive claim t hat M r T inkler h ad t ried to br ibe her, by offering to donate to her campaign for re-election in return for her support of
his plan to build a coal loader at Mayfield. After p ointing ou t t hat a s a dev eloper
he c ould not s upport he r c ampaign, M s McKay a lleged M r T inkler re sponded with, “I have hundreds of employees and I can get around the rules that way.”
Ms McKay said she f elt Mr Tinkler was willing to buy her support.
ICAC is continuing its investigations. No new w itnesses h ad b een c alled t o
give evidence as this paper went to print on Monday evening.
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The ICAC plot thickens
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Rates to rise in NewcastleNewcastle ratep ayers m ay s oon b e forking out an extra $400 on average a year by 2020.
The proposed rate increase forms part of Council’s latest draft budget, which is currently on public exhibition.
Under t he pl an, re sidential r ates w ill rise 6.8 per cent in the 2015/16 financial year, w ith s ubsequent r ises i n t he f ive years that follow.
Council’s ge neral m anager, K en Gouldthorp said the modest rate rises would pu t C ouncil on t rack t o a $23 .3 million re duction i n i ts de ficit by t he 2016/17 financial year.
Endorsing t he pl an, C ouncillor B rad Luke, who h as opp osed r ate r ises i n the p ast, s aid he f elt C ouncil h ad g ot its bu dget i n orde r e nough t o a sk i ts ratepayers to outlay more.
“I a lways felt Council should increase rates u ntil it got its house i n order,” he said.
“Council h as done a l ot o ver t he l ast 12 mon ths t o c ut c osts w ith m inimal impact on residents.
“Is t he hou se p erfect - no - bu t we’re definitely s tarting t o get t he bu dget t o the right place.”
Councillor Nuatali Nelmes, who voted against e ndorsing t he do cument, s aid Council shou ld not b e i ncreasing r ates when t he proje cts i t c ommitted t o a s part of i ts appl ication to t he I ndepend-ent P ricing a nd Re gulatory T ribunal (IPART) f or a sp ecial r ate v ariation i n 2012 remain unfinished.
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T he Hunter's 14 dedicated train carriages will receive a $5 million refurbishment, M inister f or t he Hunter an d Tr ansport G ladys
Berejiklian announced last week.In her first visit to the region since receiv-
ing t he p ortfolio i n P remier M ike B aird's cabinet re shuffle t he prev ious w eek, M s Berejiklian m ade t he a nnouncement a t Maitland T rain S tation w ith M ember f or Maitland, Robyn Parker.
The r efurbishment w ill in clude u sing anti-graffiti p aint on t he i nternal w alls, repairing s eats a nd repl acing u ncomfort-able cu shions a nd im proving th e t oilet facilities, with the work to be carried out at the Broadmeadow rail yard.
Ms Berejiklian said the upgrade was part of the modernisation of the network.
“No doubt [the carriages] need a refresh, it will just have a better look and feel, so it's re ally a bout i mproving t he c ustomer experience a nd ju st m aking t he jou rney better,” she said.
"We do w ant t o e ncourage p eople on to public transport.
“It he lps w ith t he c ongestion on t he roads, i t's a he althier w ay t o t ravel a nd quite an inexpensive way to travel and so
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“I'll b e l ooking f orward t o m aking a n announcement i n t he ne ar f uture a bout the preferred option.
“We're pretty close to announcing what the preferred option is and after that time we'll be able to give you a b etter schedule of when things are going to start and finish with the light rail,” she said.
Berejiklian brings cash with her as part of visit as new Minister for the Hunter
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Minister for the Hunter and Transport Gladys Berejiklian and Robyn Parker MP announce the train carriage refurbishment
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A round 50 0 of J amie M itchell’s family, f riends a nd c olleagues gathered t o f arewell th e P axton mine v ictim a t N ulkaba l ast
Thursday. St Patrick’s Church was overflowing with those wishing to pay tribute to the 49-year-old father of father of five from Aberdare, who was born and raised in Cessnock.
The m ajority o f m ourners w atched th e service on a l arge s creen s et-up on t he church’s lawn.
Mr Mi tchell’s cl osest fri end, H arvey Jobson, sp oke w armly of a h ard w orker with a terrific sense of humour.
“Let’s all think back and remember how Jamie t ouched ou r l ives, ho w he m ade us l augh a nd ho w g ood J amie w as a s a person,” Mr Jobson said.
“It’s not t he mome nt f or u s t o she d ou r tears but we should all be thankful we were given the chance to know Jamie, here’s to my partner in crime.”
Mr Jobson said he and Mr Mitchell had enjoyed several t rips to Thailand over the years and that he h ad not k nown a h arder worker. W ork c olleague, Ju stin P eterkin, said Mr Mi tchell w as r outinely th e fir st to arrive and the last leave and told of t he
occasion in which Mr Mitchell had turned up for work wh ile on a nnual leave. W hen advised of this, he simply replied: “I’m here now, I might as well do a shift and save my annual leave.”
At th e c onclusion o f th e s ervice, Mr Mitchell was given a guard of honour along adjacent Kerlew St, as the hearse departed to the music of Nickelback - Mr Mitchell’s favourite band.
A w ake w as t hen he ld a t t he E ast C ess-nock Bowling Club. Mr Mitchell and Phillip Grant, 3 5, w ere ki lled a t th e A ustar C oal Mine at Paxton on April 16 after a “pressure bump” caused a 15m-long wall to collapse.
Hundreds turn out in colourful farewell to Paxton miner, Jamie Mitchell
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Jamie Mitchell’s casket being carried from St Patrick’s Church, Nulkaba last week
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Man faces court overEdgeworth robbery
A man will face court following an alleged robbery in Edgeworth on Saturday morning.
About 4.10am, a 19-year-old man entered a convenience store on Main Road and asked a 26-year-old male attendant for cigarettes.
The younger man allegedly refused to pay, and then also demanded money.
The attendant raised an alarm and police were called.
The 19-year-old was arrested at the scene and taken to Lake Macquarie Police Station, where he was charged with robbery.
He was refused bail, to appear at Toronto Local Court today (Wednesday, 14 May).
Missing man found alive inTomago bushland
Police have located a man who was reported missing from his home at Tomago late last month.
65-year-old, Lloyd Blows was last seen about 1.30pm on Saturday 26 April.
It is believed he had left his home at a local caravan park, after having trouble sleeping, to find somewhere else to sleep.
After being provided with information from a member of the public, police were able to locate Mr Blows on Sunday in bushland at Tomago.
He was conveyed to hospital by Ambulance Paramedics suffering from dehydration and hypothermia.
Police from Port Stephens Local Area Command have thanked the public and media for their assistance with this search.
Police snapshot
N ovocastrians we re g ranted an audience with television royalty on S aturday, w ith Blackadder star and Time Team
host, Sir Tony Robinson dropping into the Newcastle Museum for a day of filming for his upcoming military history series Tony Robinson’s Tour of Duty.
Sir T ony, who h ad v isited New castle previously as part of the Tony Robinson’s Time Walks series that aired in 2012, said he was delighted to be back in town.
“I qu ite ge nuinely h ave a bi g a ffection for New castle,” t he c omedy le gend t old the Post.
“In t he U K, y ou te nd not t o h ave s o much of that fierce city identity anymore because [ the c ities] a re k ind of me rged together.
“Whereas ou t he re, i t’s s o i nteresting the w ay p eople s ay t o me , ‘ welcome t o Newcastle,’ a nd t he w ay t hey s ay i t i t’s like, ‘this is my town and you’ve come to my town.’
“It’s my kind of town.”The te n-part s eries looks at t he l ives of
Australia’s war heroes, both on and off the battlefield, a nd sees Si r Tony v isit towns across Au stralia i n a n a ttempt t o br ing
these stories to l ife. The Warriors Chapel at Christ Church Cathedral, a memorial to those lost in the First World War and Fort Scratchley will both feature in the episode on Newcastle.
Sir Tony said Australia had a rich military history that it should take more pride in.
“I do find that generally in Australia there is an inferiority complex about your history,” he said.
“But th ere i s s omething e xtraordinary about Australia.
“You have done this incredible trans-formation job bu t u nderlying t hat a re hundreds of t housands of i ndividual stories of adventure, of loss, of comedy, of shrapnel, and I think those stories deserve to be told.”
Tony Robinson’s Tour of Duty will air on the History Channel in early 2015.
Sir Tony Robinson films new television series in Newcastle
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Sir Tony Robinson holds up a piece of shrapnel from the Japanese attack on Newcastlein 1942, while filming his new television series, Tony Robinson’s Tour of Duty, at the Newcastle Museum
AMELIA PARROTT @amelia_parrott
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Newcastle i s a t a c ritical p oint i n i ts t ransformation, w ith increased i nvestment a nd dev elopment a nd m any u rban renewal projects underway.
The city is poised to become truly world-class with a diverse range of residential, business and services options and a CBD with more growth and activity than we’ve seen for decades.
Within this context, Council has drafted a four-year delivery program a nd y early op erational pl an t o g uide proje cts a nd services for the 2014/15 financial year.
Council is right behind revitalisation, taking steps to stimu-late business, create jobs and become a business and cultural centre for NSW.
We will also maintain our focus on productivity, cost control and financial sustainability.
Now, we need to hear from you. The draft plans and budget will be on public exhibition from 7 May to 4 June 2014.
Community information sessions are scheduled for Wednes-day 28 May, 2:30pm to 4:30pm at Wallsend Library, and Thurs-day 29 May, 6pm to 8pm at Newcastle City Hall.
Please join me, GM Ken Gouldthorp and Council staff to learn more and ask questions.
Council has made tough decisions to reduce costs; however we will be talking to the community in the coming months about a sp ecial rate variation of up to 3.6% per annum above the rate cap.
This w ould b e f or a f ive-year p eriod s tarting i n 20 15/16 i f approved.
Progress toward financial sustainability has been significant over the past 12 months.
Your support for the yearly plan means we can continue to move forward together.
It is a privilege to be part of the renewal process for this great city.
Becoming a truly world-class city
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CR JODIE HARRISONLake Macquarie City CouncilMayor
The vast majority of u s know someone who h as been touched by a mental health problem, or have experienced our own mental health issues at some stage of life.
Statistics show that in Australia, 14 per cent of 12 to 17 year olds and 27 per cent of 18 to 25 year olds experience mental health problems each year, but only one in four young people experienc-ing these problems actually receives professional help.
Sadly, t hese f igures a lso rev eal t hat t oo m any of ou r y oung people a re not get ting t he s upport a nd s trategies t hey ne ed t o help survive a mental health crisis, with suicide being the leading cause of death in young people between the ages of 15 to 24.
As a parent, I know that there are a lot of expectations on young people now, expectations they feel they have to live up to, and these can weigh heavily on t hem. That is why I b elieve our City would b enefit g reatly i f i t c ould pro vide a non -judgemental space t hat s upports y outh who m ight b e f inding l ife d ifficult. This week, I h ave written to the Lake Macquarie Mental Health Roundtable t o e xpress C ouncil’s s upport f or t heir e fforts t o establish a Lake Macquarie Headspace. If the Roundtable’s bid is successful, Council will liaise with Headspace National to explore how a Headspace facility can be set up in Lake Macquarie.
Since 20 06, more t han 100,000 young Au stralians h ave b een helped by more than 60 Headspaces currently operating around our n ation. L ocal Headspace or ganisations a re now r unning i n Maitland and Newcastle, and establishment of a Lake Macquarie Headspace would help close the significant gap in mental health services for youth in our City.
Next week Council is hosting You’re Kidding Me, a f ree family expo at Sala’s Function Centre, Warners Bay. It will bring together family support services, neighbourhood centres, family agencies and l ocal i ndustry e xperts t o ad vise f amilies of t he s ervices, program and resources that are available in their community. To find out more, l ike t he C ouncil Fac ebook p age w ww.facebook.com/lakemaccity or contact Council on 4921 0333.
Helping young people cope with life’s stresses
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A fter professional c areers in the United States that spanned o ver a decade, Kristy T ancred and Rider
D. V ierling are proud to brin g New castle Ballet Theatre to the Hunter Region.
Newcastle B allet Thea tre offers a w ide range of ballet classes for tin y tots, begin-ners to pre-professionals and adults.
Focusing on Classical Ballet, NBT is proud to be the first school in NS W to in troduce the A ustralian Conser vatoire of B allet Syllabus.
The ACB has proven to be a very success-ful syllabus in Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and throughout the Philippines
and Asia. Newcastle Ballet Theatre is proud of the effort g one in to makin g their new purpose-built studios, in C ardiff, a beauti-ful facility to dance in.
Their tw o spac ious, air- conditioned studios ha ve spr ung w ood f loors w ith Harlequin tarkett studio vinyl, mirrors and ballet barres, which are all of professional quality.
In addition they have a smaller Tiny tots/warm-up/pilates studio.
Protecting dancers’ bodies is their top priority.
Sprung wood floors and tarkett are forgiv-
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With chan ge rooms for bo ys and girls, and ample room for paren ts in the lobb y, the team are confident you will enjoy your time at NBT, before, during and after class.
Having their fac ility in C ardiff, they are easily accessible from the Macquarie Hills, Warners B ay, Glendale, Gar den Suburb , Kotara, C ameron Park, Broadmeado w, Adamstown, W allsend and Charlesto wn areas.
Enrolments are accepted throughout the year - Enrolment forms can be downloaded
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New studen ts c an join NBT up to T erm 3 each y ear. No new enrolmen ts w ill be taken in Term 4.
After this time, new enrolmen ts w ill be carried o ver to the follo wing y ear. Class numbers are stric tly limi ted to ensure individual attention from the teachers.
Newcastle B allet Thea tre is loc ated a t 3/104 Munibung Rd, Cardiff.
For more information on their wide range of classes, call (02) 4917 3046 or visit www.newcastleballettheatre.com.au
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HEALTH & LIFESTYLE
ANTHONY PIGGOTTPharmacist of Piggott’s pharmacies
As a n ation w e a re b ecoming more s tressed, a nd a survey last year highlighted just how dramatic this trend is.
Undertaken by the Australian Psychological Society, the s tudy sho wed t hat i n 20 13, Au stralians rep orted significantly lower levels of wellbeing and significantly higher levels of stress and distress than in 2012 and 2011.
In f act, al most thr ee-quarters o f A ustralians ( 73%) reported t hat s tress w as h aving a t le ast s ome i mpact with almost one i n five (17%) reporting that stress was having a strong to very strong impact on their physical health. The level of s tress is increasingly affecting out mental health and the study found as a nation last year we reported significantly higher levels of depressive and anxiety symptoms than in the previous two years:
• 14% of Australians reported depressive symptoms in the severe to extremely severe range.
• 12% of Australians reported anxiety symptoms in the severe to extremely severe range.
• Y ounger ad ults c ontinued t o rep ort s ignificantly higher l evels o f d epressive an d anxi ety s ymptoms compared with older Australians.
• Unemployed Australians and students (18+) reported the highest level of depressive and anxiety symptoms.
You can get more information in pharmacies providing Self Care health information. Ring 1300 369 772 or visit www.psa.org.au a nd c lick on S elf C are t hen ‘ Use t he Self Care Pharmacy Finder’ for your nearest pharmacy.
Disturbing stress trends
DECLAN CLAUSEN Commentator @DeclanClausen
There h as b een l ots of sp eculation i n re cent w eeks about t he upcoming federal budget. O n t he t able a re a range of p otential t ax i ncreases s uch a s t he prop osed ‘deficit levy’, as well as potential cuts to entitlements and services Australians hold dear, such as pension cuts. While m any o f th e p roposals w ill im pact in dividuals and families nationwide, one particular proposal deeply disturbs me: the speculated scrapping of Medicare Local.
Here i n t he H unter, M edicare L ocal h as b een a h uge success offering local medical services targeted at those who would otherwise ‘fall through the gaps’ such as the young, the aged,the disabled and the homeless.
Services range from after-hours GP ac cess and mental health c linics t o c hronic d isease m anagement. T hese services ultimately present a saving to the Australian tax payer preventing hospitalisations. In particular Hunter Medicare Local’s work as the lead agency of Headspace Newcastle needs applause. While mental illness remains the le ading c ause of de ath f or y oung Au stralians, i t i s critical t he Government continues to support effective support services targeted directly at young people. Australia boasts some of t he world’s best health condi-tions thanks to universal health care and programs such as Medicare Local. Cutting these services doesn’t add up, with Medicare Locals already operating their services on just 0.3% of the Federal Health Budget. In the interest of all Au stralians t he G overnment m ust s tand by i ts pre -election promise not to cut Medicare Local.
Let’s not lose Medicare Local
Entrepreneurship and selling your product or s ervice go h and i n h and. B usiness a nd me dia e xperts l ike Gary Vaynerchuck (Author of Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook) strongly advocate for “telling your story in such a way that it compels people to buy what you are selling”.
Yet on t he ot her h and t here a re s trong l aws, wh ich guide what you can advertise and how you can adver-tise i t. T here a re t hree k ey t hings y ou shou ld k now about advertising and selling:
1. The fundamental rule is to make sure that any statements you make about your products or services are t rue, ac curate a nd a ble t o b e s ubstantiated. T his includes a dvertisements o r st atements u sing a ny media, including print, radio, television, websites and social media.
2. I f y ou u se ‘ was/now’ or ‘ strike t hrough’ pr icing, where you are comparing past and present prices, don’t mislead consumers about the savings they can achieve.
3. Businesses that operate online have the same advertising and selling obligations as those that operate traditional bricks and mortar stores.
Finally, if you use qualifications or disclaimers, make sure they aren’t buried in the fine print - these need to be prominent a nd clear to avoid confusion. The ACCC has re cently rev ised i ts Ad vertising a nd s elling g uide which includes examples of conduct likely to breach the law a nd practical t ips for advertising a nd selling. Visit www.accc.gov.au/publications/advertising-selling
The laws of advertising
NARELLE McCLELLAND Business
Aging is a normal process for every human being but it’s not necessarily a wanted one. There are plenty of products claim-ing to help reverse aging but none do much, if anything at all to really slow the process, so this study migh t be interesting to a lot of people...
A University of C alifornia study sa ys it has found the first evidence e xercise, diet and medi tation has an inc redible effect on agin g. The researchers sa y going on a health kick reverses aging, even at the cellular lev el. The study look ed at 35 men w ith prosta te c ancer. Those who chan ged their lifestyle had demonstrably younger cells in genetic terms.
The researchers saw visible cellular changes in the group of 10 men who sw itched to a healthy diet and stuck to a recom-mended timetable of e xercise and stress-bustin g meditation and yoga. The changes related to protective caps at the end of our chromosomes, called telomeres. Their role is to safeguard the end of the chromosome and to prevent the loss of genetic information during cell division. As we age and our cells divide, our telomeres get shorter – their structural integrity weakens, which can tell cells to stop dividing and die. Researchers have been questioning whether this process might be inevitable or something that could be halted or even reversed.
Prof Dean Ornish and colleagues measured telomere length at the beginnin g of their study and again after fi ve y ears. Among the 10 men w ith low-risk prostate cancer who made comprehensive lifestyle chan ges, telomere length increased significantly b y an a verage of 10 per cen t. In comparison, telomere len gth dec reased b y an a verage of three per cen t in the remainin g 25 men who did not mak e an y lifestyle changes.
“But past work has shown that people who lead a sedentary lifestyle can experience accelerated cellular aging in the form of more rapid shortening of their telomeres,” he said.
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May 4-10 is National Heart Week and an excellent opportu-nity to make sure you are aware of the warning signs of heart attack, for yourself and for the people around you.
The H eart Foundation r eports th at ar ound 5 5,000 A ustral-ians suffer a he art attack every year - t hat’s one he art attack every 10 minutes!
Unfortunately one i n ev ery f ive p eople who s uffer a he art attack don’t make it through.
But we know that seeking medical attention fast is absolutely crucial in making the difference between life and death when it comes to heart attack.
The b est w ay t o m inimise y our c hances of h aving a he art attack in the first place is to understand what your risk factors are a nd to work on re ducing t hem, because many of t he r isk factors for heart attack are reversible.
The ne xt b est t hing i s t o b e c ompletely a ware of wh at t he warning signs for heart attack are and to have an action plan in pl ace s o t hat you c an ac cess c are qu ickly to m inimise t he damage to your heart.
Unfortunately, t oo m any p eople t ake a “ wait a nd s ee” approach when it comes to heart attack warning signs, putting them at serious risk of permanent heart damage or even death.
Chest pain associated with heart attack is usually reported as a dull, he avy ac he or pre ssure s ensation i n t he c entre of t he chest.
But there are several other common symptoms that are just as important, such as pain or tightness in the shoulders, neck, jaw, back, or arms.
These ot her s ignificant w arning s igns m ay o ccur on t heir own, in combination, or as a sensation that seems to spread from the chest.
If you don’t know what your risk factors for heart attack are or how likely you would be to suffer a heart attack in the coming years, y our GP c an c alculate y our “ absolute r isk” f or he art disease and help you minimise your risk through an appropri-ate treatment pathway.
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M.0418436981 M.0407481717 AH.49597813
DG&H WALTON BUILDERS
WW
8160Bathrooms Renovation
Specialists ~ Tiling~ Leaky Showers~ Laudries
Lic No 5748C
Ph/Fax 4975 5767Mob 0402 463 999
BUILDERSBUILDERS
BATHROOMSCONCRETING• Driveways • Driveway repair
• Footings • Underpinning• Pathways • All concrete work
CALL JOHN 0412 273 367CARL 0411 702 817
Lic
231
270C
WW8167
WW
8158
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4965 8849 43 Thomas St, Edgeworthwww.hiqaerials.com.au
•Digital Antennas•Home Theatre Leads
•Connections•Coax Cables
•TV/VCR Tunings•Insurance Work•Satellite Equipment•Digital Boxes•Boosters
•Plasma TV Mounts•Speaker Cables•Extra Outlets•Tall Mast Removal•Free Quotes
ANTENNAS
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
Free Quotes 20 yrs exp.
WW
8168
The Seam TeamSewing Alteration Repairs
Casual, Business and Formal Wear AlterationRealistic Reasonable Rates
Prompt Friendly Service
Don’t pay more than $20 to have
jeans or trousers hemmed! Call our team on
0404 763 373or come in and see us at
Suite 4 Level 1, 68 Nelson St Wallsend
It’s up stairs but it’s worth it!!
Because quality never goes out of style! WW
8302
CONCRETINGALTERATIONS
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
WW8261
Gutter Cleaning (Vacuum)
Gutter Cleaning (Vacuum)
Call 0400 299 159 or www.bigboysnewcastle.com.au
Gutter Cleaning (Vacuum) Gutter Cleaning (Vacuum)
Don’t risk your safety climbing on your roof.Let the BIG biys clean your gutters knowing the job is done safely and professionally.
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
WW8186
• Quality Bluescope Steel • Leaf Protection• Curved Gutters• Professional Service• Custom Folded Flashings
FREE FREE QUOTESQUOTESFREE FREE QUOTES
QUOTES
PHONE BRICE, MANDY OR SAMAH: 4959 8566 FAX: 4027 5673
oziwiroofi [email protected] Lic No: 261305C
www.oziwi.com.au
EXCAVATIONS & EARTHMOVING
To advertise here call Gary on 4032 8151
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
• Laying of new fl oors• Sanding & Polishing
new & old fl oors• Free quotes
Call the Big Boys
fl oor sanding & polishing
0420 909 400WW8181
FLOORING
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
8183
GUTTER CLEANING
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 WEEK
WW
8191
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
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
FREEDOM FLOORING“Let us turn your fl oor into a showpiece”
Laying, Sanding, polishing, all fi nishes, all areasCall anytime for FREE Quotes
John 0412 783 828 or Karl 0404 606 142
WW
8180
Lic
3180
6
FENCING & GATES
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
GUTTERING
Lights Power PointsCeiling Fans Safety SwitchesSmoke Alarms Stoves/Cooktops/RangehoodsHome Rewiring
ELECTRICAL
OBLIGATION FREE QUOTESPhone JOSH
0409 077 927PENSIONER DISCOUNTS
Lic 264367C
No job too smallW
W90
25
GUTTER CLEANINGGUTTER CLEANINGGUTTER GUARDHIGH PRESSURE CLEANINGROOFS, DRIVEWAYS & WINDOWS
0419 580 344 WW
8182
S & S O’BRYAN ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORSSpecialising in...• Level 2 Service Provider Cat 1, 2, 3, 4• Overhead and underground power• Mains and switchboard upgrades• New homes and renovations• Energ y effi cient lighting• Power points, ceiling fans, safety switches, stove & HWS repairs• Solar design, installation and net metering• All electrical and solar maintenance
Phone Scott 0410 550 545 or 4971 6065email: [email protected]
Lic No 171606c
30 YEARSEXPERIENCE
WW8866
GUTTER CLEANINGELECTRICAL
4965 884943 Thomas St, Edgeworthwww.hiqaerials.com.au
• Digital Antennas• Home Theatre Leads• Connections• Coax Cables• TV/VCR Tunings
• Insurance Work• Satellite Equipment• Digital Boxes• Boosters• Plasma TV Mounts
• Speaker Cables• Extra Outlets• Tall Mast Removal• Free Quotes
WW9027
BUSINESS OF THE WEEK
HANDYMAN SERVICE & MAINTENANCE • NO JOB TOO SMALL
• PRESSURE CLEANING• BLOCKED DRAINS
• ALL HOME CLEANING INSIDE & OUT• FULLY INSURED
CALL DEAN FOR A FREE QUOTE 0455 380 191WW8971
HANDYMAN SERVICES
To advertise here call Gary on 4032 8151
WW8367
RE-PIERINGPIER REPLACEMENT
RE-LEVELING0422 341 858
4942 7140
Lic
4798
2C
• • PavingPaving• • DeckingDeckingwww.dezignalandscape.com.au www.dezignalandscape.com.au Call Mike 0451960820 Call Mike 0451960820 Lic 253186CLic 253186C
• • Retaining WallsRetaining Walls• • FencingFencing
ALL LANDSCAPING ALL LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTSREQUIREMENTS
WW
8902
WW
8202FREE QUOTES
PAINTER INTERIOR / EXTERIOREXCELLENT WORK GUARANTEEDPHONE - DALLAS 4963 3620 OR 0414 287 867 LIC-R94323
PAINTERS & DECORATORS
Call Gary on 4032 8151 to advertise
• QUALITY WORKMANSHIP• PENSIONER DISCOUNTS• DULUX PREMIUM PAINTS
Lic
2543
85C
A Touch Of Class -Impressions That LastPacific PaintingPacific Painting
0421 571 101 or 4944 7758pacifi [email protected]
LOW RATES
WW8196
WW8194
LANDSCAPING
WW8300
Lic 231270c
• Pier Replacement• Underpinning• Pensioner Discounts• Free Inspection
IS YOUR HOUSE MOVING OR CRACKING UP?
PHONE JOHN 0412 273 367 OR CARL 0411 702 817
PIER REPLACEMENTS
• Lawn mowing • Pruning • Gardening • House wash downs
Ph: 0409 499 783
jdr propertyservicesPTY LTD
WW
8195
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
BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT
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
FROMFROM
$25$25
ROSS’S LAWNMOWINGROSS’S LAWNMOWINGLawns mowed or mulched, lawn edges cut, fully insured, free quotesPh 4942 4231 Ph 4942 4231 oror 0427 907 9970427 907 997
WW
8933
WW
8198
KITCHENSLAWNMOWING PAINTERS & DECORATORS
To advertise your
trade or service
here call Gary Scott
on 4032 8151!
HANDYMAN• Painting• Renovations• Maintenance
0409 926 797Phone Stuart on:
Lic
No.
183
840c
WW8192
HANDYMAN SERVICES 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 WW8203
PEST CONTROL
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
Eric’s Painting Service• Interior & Exterior• Plaster Repairs• Texture Coating• Feature Walls
Phone Eric
0401 295 0710401 295 071
PENSIONERDISCOUNTS
FREE
QUOTES
WW8197
GUTTERING PAINTERS & DECORATORS
WW9028WW8
WW8868
No job too small! FREE QUOTES!
Tree Lopping • Stump grindingSmall access • Palm removal
lawn mowing/lawn carePh Terry 0466 879 663
Fully insured
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
24/7L
ic#
2471
38
c
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
Gypco InteriorsA brilliant plasterboard service by Gypco.
Specialising in small, large and insurance jobs.Paul Gauci 0412 962 519Li
c R98
381
WW
8205
Dave KnightsPlumbing Service
• Plumber • Gasfi tter• Gutters • Blocked Sewers
Pensioner Discounts, 30 Yrs ExpAll areas:
0418 686 472 - 4942 1306Lic.
L35
69
WW
8207
PLUMBING 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
ROOFING
0403 306 802www.in2plumbing.com.au
All Plumbing, Drains, Gas tting & HotwaterLic No.
• $0 service call• Pensioner discount• Garanteed upfront pricing• Blocked drain specialist• Small plumbing jobs/taps toilets ect
• LPG/natural gas fi iting• Hot water maintenace• Call for Same day Service• 24/7 EMERGENCY
SERVICE
203804c
IN
WW7987
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
To advertise here call Gary on 4032 8151.
PLASTERING
WW8969
Call Mark 041 626 1264 or 4972 0353 Lic No.101866c
Pensioner discounts offered
• Gener al Plumbing• Ext ensions• Installation of Gas appliance • Reno vations• Hot water units• Emer gency service• Fr ee quotes
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
PROPERTY MAINTENANCETo advertise your trade or service here,call Gary on 4032 8151.You cant afford not to!
Call Dean 0409 846 118 or 4946 7905
Plumber - Gasfi tter - Drainer• General Plumbing• Maintenance• Blocked Sewers Gasfi tting• Renovations and Water TanksLic 202915c WW8212
PLASTERINGNo job too small
• Quality workmanship• Fully insured• Renovation work• Water damage & patchwork• Fancy cornice specialist• Prompt reliable service• Pensioner discounts• All aspect of plastering• Clean up when job is complete• Free quotes
Lic
231
27
0c
PHONE JOHN 0412 273 367OR CARL 0411 702 817 WW8204
Call Gary on 4032 8151 to advertise
PLASTERING PLUMBING
Phone Terry Slupik - All areas4954 0309 • 0414 540 309
Big or small,
we do it all!
WW
8209
Phone Matt: 4976 3270 0414 941 922
• Plans to Council • Gable Carports • Awnings • Screen Enclosures
• Glass Rooms • Decks• Deals directly with the Builder/Owner
Lic No. 162879c
WW
8298
Pensioner 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
CAR PORTS PLUMBING
0403 306 802www.in2plumbing.com.au
All Plumbing, Drains, Gas tting & HotwaterLic No.
• $0 service call• Pensioner discount• Garanteed upfront pricing• Blocked drain specialist• Small plumbing jobs/taps toilets ect
• LPG/natural gas fi iting• Hot water maintenace• Call for Same day Service• 24/7 EMERGENCY
SERVICE
203804c
IN
WW9029
BUSINESS OF THE WEEK
For a limited time 7cm x 24cm ad for only $111 (min 6 weeks) Total cost $666! Limited spots available
To advertise your business or trade call Gary 4032 8151
ONLY$666
RED HOT RED HOT ‘Devil‘Devil ofof a Deal”Deal”
SPECIALSPECIAL
RED HOT RED HOT ‘Devil‘Devil ofof aa Deal”Deal”
SPECIALSPECIAL
To advertise here call Gary on 4032 8151.WW8222
RUBBISH REMOVALRUBBISH REMOVAL•All areas •All kinds of rubbish
•All removed •Prompt Reliable Service •7 Day Service
0412 510 111 or 4955 2416FREE QUOTES!
• 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
To advertise here call Gary on 4032 8151.
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 223WW8301
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
BJ’s TREE SERVICEPENSIONER DISCOUNT
FULLY INSUREDFREE QUOTES!
Ph 4950 1573 Mob 0414 300 305 W
W82
28
TREE SERVICESSEWING MACHINE REPAIRS
SD & L RUBBISH REMOVALALL RUBBISH
REMOVED• DEMOLITIONS • YARD CLEARING
• EXCAVATIONS
041868576149582756 WW8219
RUBBISH REMOVAL
WW8869
WW8868
No job too small! FREE QUOTES!
Tree Lopping • Stump grindingSmall access • Palm removal
lawn mowing/lawn carePhone Terry 0466 879 663
Fully insured
To advertise your trade or service here call Gary Scotton 4032 8151!
To advertise here call Gary on 4032 8151.
Wall & Floor Tiling
Bathroom renovationsDecks & living areas
No job too smallCall Rob 0425 394 541
Lic
177898c
WW
8223
Ad placed at advertisers request
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ROACHY’S ROACHY’S
WW
8897
ROOFING
PHONE JOHN 0412 273 367 OR CARL 0411 702 817
Lic 231270c
PENSIONER DISCOUNTFREE INSPECTION
ROOF REPAIRS/RESTORATIONCOLORBOND ROOFS • WHIRLY BIRDS
LEAF SCREEN (for gutters)
WW8217
SCRAP METAL TILING
Right as Rain Roofi ng• All roof repairs & renewal
• No job too big or small • Quality tradesmanService guaranteed
Ph Shane 4959 6091Ph Shane 4959 6091Mob 0410 564 044Mob 0410 564 044
Lic no 112440cWW8218
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
GREEN LIVING KING PTY. LTD• Leak Detection • Roof Repairs • Roof Painting • Roof Cleaning
• Guttering • Metal Roofi ng • Leaf Screening
(for your gutters)
0418 281 449Lic No. 252546C WW8213
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
ROOFING TREE SERVICES
ABSOLUTELY EXCELLENT RESUMES 25yrs experience.Resumes, Letters and all Application Criteria. Marilynne: 0438 154 882 [email protected]
AT www.hgwsremovals.net Ph: 4929 6763. Newcastle. 5 ton truck. Polite, fit & experienced. Satisfaction guaranteed
Staples transport refer to Trades & Services. Ph: 49 577695.
NEW, REPAIRS, TUTORING Your home or mine! From $25 per hr. Ph: 0419 684 584. 20 yrs experience.
AAA Resume All careers and Mining, Industry and Apprenticeships O488 527 891
CARRIERS & REMOVALS
COMPUTERS & ACCESSORIES
NEW, REPAIRS, TUTORING Your home or mine! From $25 per hr. Ph: 0419 684 584. 20 yrs experience.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
FINANCE
The PostNewcastle 4954 2048Lake Macq 4954 2058Maitland 4934 8010
Australian Credit Licence No. 390398
(with affordable repayments)*Normal lending criteria apply
Pensioners Welcome
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$300 TO$5000!
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Terry White Chemists, HamiltonTel: 4961 1269
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If you are wanting to sell a good late model caravan or motor home we have buyers waiting to buy.
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HEALTH BEAUTY & FITNESS
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CALL JOHN AT ACQUIRE PEST CONTROL 0408 496 084 All types of pest control including Termite work.
LAWN MOWING Clean up garages. Pensioner Discounts. Ph 4971 6172 or 0412 663 339.
GUTTER CLEANINGLeaf and bird proofing
Small repairs, Free Quotes Phone Terry
4954 0309 L10548
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ADULT WORK IN MELBOURNE Ladies 18-30 yo 6 Star Establishment Earn from $3000 to $6000 p.w. We pay airfare to Melbourne We provide accommodation
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newspapersbrochures
newsletters
mailing &
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(02) 9549 1111 [email protected]
MALE?Hetero Relationship?
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A FEATURE OF ROUND 8 of the Newcastle District No.1 Grade Saturday Pennants Competition was that three of the four Section leaders enjoyed success. Section 1 leaders Alder Park (42 points) scored a hard fought 57/51 victory over second placed Nelson Bay (34). The triumphant skippers being Shannon Rowe and Gavin Kelly. Rowe beat New Zealand international Richard Girvan 22/17 and Kelly downed Kevin Robinson 19/14. Gittoes scored a point for the Bay defeating Martin Ball 20/16.
Section 2 leaders Soldiers Point (36.5) whitewashed Charlestown (8) 90/37 winning convincingly on all three rinks. Daniel Hill recorded the biggest win 32/12 over Shane Brodbeck, Jason Pietraszek accounted for Ian Barrett 31/13 and NSW representative Terry Antram downed Fred Verschoor 27/12. Beresfield (32.5) kept in touch with the leaders with a solid 64/54 win over defending titlehold-ers Valentine (24.5). Valentine’s chances of qualifying for the semi-finals now appear remote.
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No.1 (43) struggled to overcome Wallsend 65/46. Jason Stokes 31/15 victory over Ken Baldock proving the difference between the two sides. Australian repre-sentative Matthew Baus edged out Garry Baker 19/18 and Lennon Scott and Mick Lewis had a 15 all draw.
Raymond Terrace No.2 (21.5) caused the upset of the weekend whitewashing Section 4 leaders Kahibah (30.5) 75/52. Phillip Brown lead the way defeating Howard Smith 29/18, Gary Randall beat Tony Falcocchio 26/15 and Tony Randall downed Jarrod Gorsuch by the odd shot 20/19. Edgeworth (27.5) moved into second place with a narrow 61/59 victory over Water Board (15.5).
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NEWCASTLE’S SURF CLUBS CONTINUE TO be a breeding ground for emerging talent and Cooks Hill Surf Club junior lifesaver, Isabella Ferencz is the latest success story.
The U14s junior lifesaver recently took out the prestigious NSW Junior Lifesaver of the Year Award, after showing her skills at a week-long development camp in Sydney during the school holidays.
Finalists from across NSW competed in a wide range of challenging team-based activates at the camp that tested the young lifesavers’ leadership and commu-nication skills, with Cooks Hills own coming out on top.
Miss Ferencz said the experience was unforgettable. “I’m so happy to receive this award,” she said.
“I met so many people from around the state and it was such an amazing learning experience.
“In 2011, I won an award through my club and it spurred me on to go on with surf life-saving and really achieve something.”
As well as celebrating Miss Ferencz’s win, Cooks Hill Surf Club has also enjoyed success at the Australia Surf Lifesaving Championship at Scarborough Beach in Western Australia last month, with Hamish Lorong picking up third in the beach sprint
event and Liam Hall-Muir making the semi-finals in the flags event.
Long-standing Cooks Hill Surf Club member Mitchell Hermens was also recently selected as one of just two lifesavers from NSW to attend a leadership exchange in New Zealand, where he took part in an extreme rescue training course, learning skills like large swell body retrieval.
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Cooks Hill Surf Club member and NSW Junior Lifesaver of the Year, Isabella Ferencz
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W estern S uburbs s howed n o mercy t o a s truggling Por t Stephens si de by s ubjecting them to a 66-0 thrashing at
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Smith g rabbing t hree a nd J ermaine A le and Brad Murray s coring t wo e ach. West lead t he c ompetition on f or a nd a gainst despite h aving pl ayed on ly t hree g ames this season with their round three match against S outh New castle b eing w ashed out. The Rosellas are scoring an average of 40 points a game this season.
Cessnock jumped out of t he blocks with two t ries t o R iley B rown i n t he op ening ten m inutes a gainst K urri K urri b efore going on to win the Coalfields derby 42-22 at Ku rri Ku rri Sportsground o n S aturday. Kurri s cored m idway t hrough t he h alf to get b ack t o 1 0-6 bu t t wo qu ick t ries before halftime and another two after the resumption saw Cessnock clear out to 32-6 and t he g ame w as a s g ood a s o ver. K ori Barber also scored a double f or Cessnock. The Goannas have also been heavy scorers
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Western Suburbs ran roughshod over Port Stephens to maintain perfect record
in the early rounds, with their 148 points coming at an average of 37 per game.
Maitland re corded a s crappy, bu t u lti-mately convincing, 30-16 victory over the Macquarie S corpions a t M aitland Sp orts-ground on Saturday.
The P ickers le d 1 2-10 a t h alftime bu t showed their class in the second stanza to outlast the gutsy Scorpions.
South Newcastle scored a solid 24-10 win over Lakes United at Cahill Oval on Satur-day ev ening t o c ontinue t he S eagulls’ winless start to the season.
Competition l adder a fter f our rou nds: Western Subu rbs 6pt s ( +100), C essnock 6pts ( +68), So uth N ewcastle 6 pts ( +34), Maitland 6pts (+22), Macquarie Scorpions 6pts ( +14), C entral New castle 4 pts ( +20), Kurri K urri 2 pts ( -42), L akes Un ited 0 pts (-74), Port Stephens 0pts (-142).
Round five fixtures this weekend: Cess-nock v C entral Newcastle, Saturday, 3pm at Cess nock S portsground; Ma itland v Port Stephens, Saturday, 3pm at Maitland Sportsground; M acquarie S corpions v Lakes Un ited a t S aturday, 3 pm, Pe acock Field; Western Subu rbs v S outh New cas-tle, Su nday, 3 pm a t H arker O val. K urri Kurri has the bye.
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THE NEW CASTLE JET S H AVE APPOINTED Phil S tubbins a s t he C lub’s new H ead C oach on a t wo-year c ontract running t o t he c onclusion of t he 20 15/16 Hyundai A-League season.
Stubbins joi ns t he J ets f rom T hailand where he w as H ead C oach a t B angkok Glass FC and Ayutthaya FC.
Prior t o h is t ime i n T hailand, S tubbins held coaching roles at the Australian Insti-tute of Sport (AIS) and Adelaide United.
Stubbins was Assistant Coach at Adelaide United during the most successful period in t he C lub’s h istory, wh ich i ncluded reaching the final of the Asian Champions League a nd c ompeting a t t he F IFA C lub World Cup.
Stubbins has overseen over 400 matches as Head Coach amassing more than 250 wins i n a 1 5-year c oaching c areer t hat started w ith fi ve C hampionship w ins i n the Victorian State Leagues.
Newcastle J ets C EO Rob bie M iddleby said t he J ets w ere e xtremely ple ased t o have secured the services of Stubbins.
“Since ou r f irst i nteraction a nd i nter-views w ith P hil, he h as b een h ugely impressive and held in very high esteem,” Middleby s aid. “ We f irmly b elieve P hil is the r ight man to lead the Club forward and w e a re de lighted t o w elcome P hil t o
Newcastle. Phil is an experienced coach who k nows t he A-League a nd h as s trong man m anagement s kills. H e w ill b ring a w inning me ntality t o t he C lub a nd he knows what it takes to be successful.”
Stubbins said he is pleased to be joining the Jets and is excited by the Club’s poten-tial. “I am thrilled to have been given the opportunity t o joi n t he New castle J ets,” Stubbins said.
Clayton Zane, who acted as interim head coach f or t he f inal 1 2 g ames of t he J ets’ 2013/14 Hyundai A-League campaign, will serve as Stubbins’ Assistant Coach.
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ROUND F OUR O F THE NEW CASTLE and H unter Rug by Un ion c ompetition was played in windy and wild conditions across the Hunter on Saturday.
In the match of the round, Merewether claimed a h uge u pset w ith v ictory against Hamilton at Passmore Oval. The loss f or H amilton e nds t heir u nbeaten start t o t he co mpetition. T he Gr eens stirring 28 -21 v ictory s ees t hem d raw level with the Hawks in second place and snatch away the Hawthorne Cup.
At Marcellin Park, a deplete d Maitland side were not expected to trouble ladder leaders W anderers. A g utsy f irst h alf display b y Ma itland s aw W anderers leading 1 4-6 a t t he bre ak. W anderers managed to hang on in the second half, grinding out a tough 14-9 victory.
Easts c laimed a mor ale boosting 2 2-14 victory ove r L ake M acquarie at D angar Park. E asts f inished l ast s eason w ith seventeen s traight de feats. D espite improved displays this season, Easts finally claimed a deserved victory.
The t wo re maining g ames s aw c lassic finishes i n t he d ying s tages. At Ne lson Bay, th e G ropers s natched a thrillin g 27-25 victory on t he bell when prop B en
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In Rou nd 5 ac tion t his w eekend, T he Waratahs travel to Lake Macquarie to take on a de sperate Roos side. Hamilton Hawks w ill b e l ooking t o b ounce b ack after t heir l oss w ith a d ifficult t rip t o Maitland. The students will have a tough assignment on ‘Old Boys Day’ when they host the unbeaten Wanderers.
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Hamilton’s run ends
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and be giving up 50 points consistently.” The K nights s truggled a gainst a bi g
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Fullback N athan R oss s trained hi s hamstring in th e w arm-up, w hile b ack-rower Je remy S iulepa d islocated h is thumb i n t he op ening e xchanges a nd didn’t return.
Stone says the loss of Ro ss a nd Siulepa
didn’t help his side’s chances, especially against a strong Wentworthville side.
“It k nocked u s a round a l ittle bi t mentally I reckon,” he concedes.
“I t hink Ro ss a ggravated h is h ammy a l ittle bit during t he warm-up, wh ich is not ideal.
“We s tarted w ithout h im a nd M atty Minto went back to fullback.
“We also had a few injuries with Jeremy coming off w ith a d islocated thumb and didn’t take part for the rest of the game.
“Our 18th man Dylan Hartin had played a f ull game for Lakes Un ited in the local competition the night before.
“I thought I’d take him down just in case something happened and he ended play-ing a few minutes.”
While h is s ide s truggled t o c ompete against Wentworthville minus a f ew key players, S tone w as ple ased w ith t heir effort under difficult circumstances.
The K nights w ere do wn 20 -0 a fter 20 minutes, but fought hard to fight their way back into the contest.
Newcastle w ill look to get t heir s eason back on track when they host the Penrith Panthers at Cessnock Sports Ground on Saturday from 5.30pm.
N ewcastle K nights NS W C up coach R ick S tone h as nev er been one t o let a l oss get h im down for too long.
So when his side is defeated 50-32 and was outplayed in a t op of t he table clash against Wentworthville on Sunday, Stone refused to walk away thinking his team’s premiership aspirations are in tatters.
Instead, he ’ll u se t he d isappointing result as motivation to work even harder.
“No we won’t be thinking our campaign is over, not by any stretch,” Stone stresses. “The effort was good - I c an’t k nock t he effort.
“It was hard with a few players out in the forwards and we probably didn’t go about it t he w ay w e ne eded t o. C ollectively we didn’t work together defensively, so we’ve g ot t o le arn a l ittle bi t b efore w e play Penrith on Saturday.
“Our attack is going not too bad and we are scoring plenty of points, but at differ-ent stages we’ve leaked points big. That’s been a bit embarrassing to be honest.
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K nights fi ve-eighth J arrod M ullen may ha ve edg ed sligh tly ahead in the ba ttle for the NS W No .6 jersey after starring for Country in the 26-all
draw with City in Dubbo on Sunday.Mullen’s first half 40-20 and a pinpoint cross-
field kick that led to a try for Jamal Idris, would have been e xactly the type of “ Origin-style” plays Blues coach L aurie Daley w ould ha ve been looking for.
The frenetic finish to the ma tch, which sa w City score three tries in the final four minutes, slightly o vershadowed the ba ttle betw een Mullen and City’s Josh Reynolds.
Mullen’s halves partner T yrone Roberts was his usual busy self and certainly didn’t look out of place in representative company.
Country c aptain B eau S cott led his side by e xample w ith his reno wned punishin g defence and will surely come into calculations for Origin selection.
James McManus finished well to score in the corner after I dris trampled sev eral defenders before passing to the Knights winger.
Darius B oyd was part of the v ictorious
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Australian team which fough t back f rom an 18-12 halftime defic it to bea t New Zealand 30-18 at Allianz Stadium on Friday night.
David F a’alogo ( Samoa) and K orbin Sims (Fiji) were involved in the Pac ific Islands T est in P enrith on S aturday w ith S amoa w inning
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