"I bad no knowledge" Newcastle MP, Tim Owen will not contest his seat in light of ICAC revelations

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• AMELIA PARROTT }I @amelia_parrott

The axe finally came down on the political career of Tim Owen on Monday, with the Newcastle MP announcing he would not contest his seat at next year's state elec­

tion, amidst admissions that it was "highly likely" prohibited donors contributed to his 2011 election campaign.

Speaking publicly for the first time since emails tendered to the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) alleged he had received "under the table" donations from property developer, Nathan Tinkler, an emotional Mr Owen said he was "shocked and dismayed" by the revelations that had surfaced over recent weeks.

"Public admissions that have been made at ICAC regarding the Newcastle 2011 state election campaign have made me feel undermined and very sad," he said.

"I want to say this very clearly to the people of Newcastle, I had no knowledge whatsoever of any funding irregularities in my campaign, however, it appears highly likely that prohibited donors did contribute in some way to my election campaign."

Mr Owen said it was these allegations and recur­ring health issues that influenced his decision not to contest his seat.

He refused to answer questions from the media after his much-anticipated press conference on Monday afternoon and said he would not be commenting any further on the matter.

Mr Tinkler is due to front ICAC on Thursday. Newcastle MP, Tim Owen has announced he will not contest his seat at the next election.

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Report shows we're going pretty well on the world stage

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An interesting report was released last week by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) entitled How's Life in Australia?

The report is published every two years and compares 34 countries in the OECD in terms of income and wealth; jobs and earnings; housing; health status; work-life balance; education and skills; social connections; civic engagement and governance; environmental quality; personal security; and subjective well-being.

the OECD average standing at 61%. Our life expectancy stacks up pretty well - 84 years for our women and 80 for men. The OECD averages are 83 (women) and 77 (men).

I think it confirms what a lot of us already think - that we are pretty lucky to be living in Australia.

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Some fairly big names on the world stage in that list and apparently we are going pretty well -except for our work-life balance and the personal safety of females.

The report states Australia women devote 36 hours per week to household tasks and Austral­ian men 28 hours. The OECD average for women is 32 hours and men 21 hours.

Only 51% of Australian females said they felt safe when walking home alone at night, with

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Of course, not everyone is going to agree with that statement and I realise that there are a quite a number of doing it tough for various reasons.

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Crakanthorp to run in Newcastle Tim Crakanthorp beats Nuatali Nelmes 60-40 in Labor Party pre-selection vote

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Tim Crakanthorp will run as the Labor party candidate for the seat of Newcastle in next year's state election.

Mr Crakanthorp came out on top in an internal Labor Party pre-selection vote on Saturday, gaining 60 per cent of the rank­and-file vote.

As Labor candidate for Newcastle, Mr Crakanthorp said he would be fighting to ensure the city received its fair share of the proceeds generated from the lease of the port, campaigning for balanced growth in the CBD and working towards better health, education and transport services across the electorate.

"I want to see a vibrant, healthy smart Newcastle where the creativity for which our cityis known continues to be nurtured and developed," he said.

"My focus through the coming months, and beyond, will be on listening to the wider community and standing up on their behalf."

Mr Crakanthorp beat out fellow Labor hopeful Nuatali Nelmes.

Ms Nelmes, who gained 40 per cent of the vote, said she would support Mr Crakanthorp's campaign fully.

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"With less than 12 months to the state election, 1 will continue my vocal stance against cuts to services imposed on our community by the Liberal Government."

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"With the Liberal Government in free fall... Labor will be united in Newcastle behind Tim Crakanthorp to win back the State seat."

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Hunter commuters may soon be able to enjoy a more comfort­able ride to Sydney, with the State Government set to

purchase a new fleet of intercity trains. The $2.8 billion purchase will see 65

new trains rolled out across the network over the next decade, carrying passengers across Newcastle, the Central Coast, Blue Mountains and Illawarra regions.

The upgrade means that for the first time, all rail services across the state will be air-conditioned.

Minister for Transport, Gladys Bere­jiklian said the Government planned to customise "off-the-shelr' trains to reduce costs and expedite the rollout process, a move that has drawn ire from manufac­turing unions.

"These new trains will provide unprec­edented levels of comfort and conveni­ence for customers, and we will now begin industry briefings and community engagement to achieve the best outcome from the new fleet," Ms Berejiklian said.

"This engagement will be carried out to get feedback on more specific on-board features such as seat configuration, luggage compartments and premium carriages."

Australian Manufacturing Workers Union organiser, Daniel Wallace has called for the new trains to be built in the Hunter.

"Buying trains off-the-shelf from over­seas shouldn't be an option in the current economic climate where we've got job losses on the news nearly every night," he said. "The likes of [Newcastle MP] Tim Owen, [Charlestown MP] Andrew Corn­well and [Swansea MP] Garry Edwards need to be standing up for local manufac­turing jobs. Without another government contract we will be facing the death of the railway industry in the Hunter region."

The first of the trains is expected to be in service by 2019, with the rest of the fleet rolled out progressively through to 2024.

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The heart of any community is its people. Importantly, listening to and hearing the views of the wider community helps to shape the types of facilities, services, infrastructure and other needs and expectations of people of all ages and abilities who live in, work in, and visit our City.

Council has developed a Draft Operational Plan to outline the actions Council will take in response to strategies contained in the Lake Macquarie Community Strategic Plan 2013-2023 and Delivery Program 2013-2017.

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Little sympathy for the west Petition for new police station in Wallsend fails to gain the support of Coalition MPs

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W allsend MP, Sonia Hornery's calls for a new police station in her electorate have fallen on deaf ears, with Coalition

MPs accusing the Opposition of spreading lies when it came to matters of policing.

Discussing a petition submitted by Ms Hornery in March, the Member for Wallsend said more than 13,000 residents had signed her petition for a new police station in the western suburbs.

"Our population is growing," Ms Hornery said.

"A police station in the Wallsend elector­ate is still crucial and my constituents are refusing to stay silent."

She said expecting police to come from stations at Belmont or Waratah meant endangering residents.

"Depending on traffic, the route between Toronto and Wallsend takes 20 minutes at best an up to an hour at worst.

"Residents are rightly concerned about the tyranny of distance because they know that every second counts in a dangerous situation."

Statistics and Research showed crime rates were down across 17 major categories in the Newcastle Local Area Command.

"The report revealed significant decreases in assault, non-domestic violence related, which is down 14 per cent, robbery without a weapon is down a whopping 34.7 per cent, break and enter, dwelling, is down 17 per cent, motor vehicle theft is down 20 per cent and malicious damage to property is down 15 per cent," he said.

"Members opposite should be applauding and praising our police officers because they are obviously doing an excellent job."

He accused the Opposition spokesperson on police, Walt Secord, of telling lies and misleading local communities on policing.

Swansea MP, Garry Edwards also spoke against the petition, highlighting that it was the former Labor Government's decision to close and sell the old Wallsend Police Station.

After the debate, Ms Hornery took to Twitter to call out Mr Provest for speaking against the motion.

"MP for Tweed -so close to Wallsend elec­torate, spoke against petition 4 a Wallsend Police Station, and stated the whole peti­tion was a1ie' [sic]," she quipped.

Speaking against the petition, Member for Tweed, Geoff Provest said the most recent report from the Bureau of Crime

Wallsend Town Business Association president, Max McCorkell, Wallsend police station campaigner, Margaret Bennett, and Member for Wallsend, Sonia Hornery at the proposed site of the new police station in Maryland earlier this year

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Newcastle's car dealerships have per­funned poorly across the board in a recent Fair Trading investigation.

Between March 31 and April 4, Fair Trading inspectors visited 24 car dealers in Newcastle and identified 41 breaches of the Motor Dealers Act 1974 across 20 local businesses.

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Fair Trading acting commissioner Robert Vellar said poor record-keeping at more than 80 per cent of dealerships was not a good result.

"The breaches in five instances were serious enough to warrant fines totalling $1,870," he said.

One real estate agent agency was found to be operating under an expired licence and was fined $1,100.

Mr Vellar said Fair Trading inspectors would return to Newcastle in the coming weeks to ensure businesses that recorded breaches had a better understanding up their legislative responsibilities.

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Platfornt for change Residents to have their say on child support programs

Hunter residents will have the opportunity to voice their opinion on the child support program when an inquiry

committee visits Newcastle in July The inquiry was requested by the Minis­

ter for Sodal Services, Kevin Andrews and will focus on how the system works, including dealing with under or over payments, providing the best options for children caught in conflict, how the program fits with mediation and links between the child support program and the Family Court.

Member for Paterson, Bob Baldwin said the child support program needs to suit all families.

"The child support program assists families at moments of great stress, and it is designed to focus on the needs and costs of children," he said.

"The committee will look at the way it operates to make sure it works for all families and is able to work with the range of different family situations."

Chair of the committee, George Chris­tensen said that they wanted to hear about people's personal experiences.

"This kind of information will be crudal to our understanding of how the program operates in reality," Mr Christensen said.

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Woman injures son in alleged drink driving incident

A woman has been charged with high range drink driving, following a crash at Gateshead that left her five-year-old son injured.

About 10:40pm on Sunday night, a 30-year-old woman from Gateshead was driving her Holden Commodore sedan along Oxford Street when the car left the road and hit a power pole.

Her five-year-old son, who police allege was travelling in the front seat and not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash, suffered facial and internal injuries.

The woman and her son were able to walk to a nearby family member's house where emergency services were called.

The child was assessed by ambulance paramedics and taken to John Hunter Hospital for further treatment.

The woman underwent a breath test while at the home and allegedly returned a positive result.

She was arrested and taken to Charlestown Police Station where a subsequent breath analysis returned an alleged reading of 0.160.

She was issued with a court attendance notice to appear in court at a later date answering to an allegation of high range drink driving.

Meanwhile, crash investigators are continuing their inquiries into the incident and are urging anyone with information or who saw the car in the lead up to the crash to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800333000 or report online at www1.police.nsw.gov.au.

Information will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

Information should not be provided via the police Facebook or Twitter pages.

Police warn about stranger danger after child approach

Police have issued a reminder about stranger danger after a child was approached at Kurri Kurri last Wednesday.

About 3:10pm, an 11-year-old boy was riding his bike on Hampden Street when a white van slowed down beside him.

The male driver allegedly called out to the boy in an attempt to entice him into the vehicle before following him along several streets, including Hampden Street and Maitland Road.

The boy lost sight of the van while on Hampden Lane.

Police have commenced an investiga­tion and are looking to speak to a man described as being of Caucasian appear­ance, approximately, 30 to 40-years-old and bald.

The vehicle of interest is described as being an older style white van with dark tinted windows and a white registration plate with black lettering.

Police are urging anyone with informa­tion about the incident to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report at www1.police,.nsw.gov.au.

Information will be treated in the strictest of confidence. and should not be provided on the police Facebook or Twitter pages.

Meanwhile, police have encouraged parents to discuss 'Safe People, Safe Places' messages with their children, including; making sure a parent or adult always knows where you are, always walking straight home or to the place you're walking to using busy roads or paths, know where safe places like shops, petrol stations, police stations, schools or libraries are located, never get into a car with someone you don't know, and if someone ever tries to grab you, yell out "Go away, I don't know you:'

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Development Consents Granted

During the Period of 1 April 2014 to 30 April 2014

Notified in accordance with s101 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

Application No Description Address

DN494/2014 Sporting facility - 531A Lake Road, additions and alterations Argenton

DN127/2014 Medical centre and 1/17 Edgar Street, signage Belmont

DN1351/2013 Boundary adjustment 2 1 Fred Avery Drive, lots into 2 Buttaba

DN3534/2004IH 73 residential lot 81 Darlington Drive, subdivision - amend- Buttaba ment to consent - habitat replacement strategy

DN1913/2013 Multiple dwelling housing 26 Griffiths Street, Charlestown

DN225/2014 2 into 23 lot subdivision - 75 Gradwells Road, stage 2 Dora Creek

DN479/2013 Child care centre and 58 Prospect Road, demolition of existing Garden Suburb structures

DN479/2013/A Child care centre and 58 Prospect Road, demolition of existing Garden Suburb structures - modification of approved documenta-tion

DN253/2014 Alterations/additions - 460 Main Road, utility installation Glendale

DN2118/201 OlD 1 lot into 19 lot staged 29 Terrigal Street, subdivision - amendment Morisset

DAI72212008/B 2 into 29 lot subdivision - 12 Goodwins Road, amendment to consent Morisset

DN2206/20061B 33 residential lots, 1 1 Henry Road, small housing lot and Morisset Park residue lot - subdivision with roads - stage 5

DN2247/20061B 1 lot into 12 residential 1 Henry Road, lots subdivision - stage 9 Morisset Park

DN2293/20061B Subdivision creating 25 1 Henry Road, residential lots and roads Morisset Park - stage 6

DN66/2014 Alterations and additions 1 Overhill Road, Rathmines

DN460/2014 Entertainment Swansea Swim facility - circus (tempo- Centre, 79 Channel rary structure. 12 may Street, Swansea 2014 to 18 may 2014)

DN1713/20121A Multiple dwelling housing 15 Vorston Street, 3 x 3 bedrooms Warners Bay

DN1720/2013 Child care centre 311 Hillsborough Road, Warners Bay

DN1923/2013 Residential aged care 70 Wyee Road, facility - additions and Wyee alterations (stage 3)

These development consents are available for public inspection without charge, at the Customer Service Centre between 8am and 5pm Monday to Friday (except public holidays).

Development consents can also be viewed on the Council's website www.lakemac.com.au via the Application Tracking link on the home page.

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Support for young mums

Mum-to-be Krystal James sews a blanket from her baby as part of the Mothers Together program at PCYC Newcastle

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As mothers celebrated with their families across the Hunter on Sunday, a group of young mums-to-be could rest

assured knowing that they are armed with the skills and knowledge needed to tackle their new parenting role.

21-year-old Krystal James is part of this group of young women who have been taking part in the Mothers Together program at PCYC Newcastle.

PCYC Newcastle president, Ruth Mitchell said the free program is aimed at bridging the gap between hospital-based pre-natal classes and informal, "chit-chat" mother's groups.

"The program covers practical skills like how to bathe your child, cooking, and sewing," she said.

''We also give the girls the opportunity to take part in training courses that help

them get back into the workforce when they are ready."

Miss James, who is due to give birth to a daughter in five weeks, said the group gave her an additional support network outside of her immediate family.

"I had been to another group where everyone had kids already so 1 was really out of my comfort zone," she said.

"Then 1 found out about this program and 1 was like, 'oh my god, wow!'

"I would definitely encourage new mums to come in and have a sneaky look at the program and see if it can help them out too."

The program is open to expecting and new mothers.

Hour-long sessions are held at PCYC Newcastle on the comer of Young and Melbourne roads at Broadmeadow, each Tuesday between lOam and 2pm.

For more information or to find out how to join the group, call PCYC Newcastle on 49614493.

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The Baby and Kids Market will be held at Newcastle Basketball Stadium in Broad­meadow on Sunday, May 25.

There will be over 60 stalls overflowing with quality pre-loved bargains includ­ing clothes, toys, books, shoes cots, highchairs, prams and more .

There will also be a handful of local businesses showcasing their unique creations for the first time and non-stop free fun for the kids with GymbaROO and Ready Steady Go Kids.

The onsite canteen will have food and drinks available.

The market runs from 9am to noon at the Newcastle Basketball Stadium on the corner of Young and Curley roads.

Entry for adults is just $4 and kids get in for free.

All stalls are indoor and there is plenty of free off-street parking.

The Hopscotch Sundays Market will also be on just across the road so Broadmeadow will be the place to be on Sunday, May 25.

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all council matters: newcastle.nsw.gov.au

Excellent progress has been made

but more work needs to be done

NEWCASTLE MATTERS

Focus on asset rationalisation

The City of Newcastle's 2014/15 draft operating plan and budget are now on public exhibition until 4 June 2014.

Council is keen to share our current position and future plans with information sessions scheduled for 28 May, 2:30 to 4:30pm at Wallsend Library, and 29 May, 6 to 8pm at Newcas­tle City Hall.

Council started 2013/14 with a projected $29 million deficit. The actual deficit is likely to be $20 million due to an organisa­tional restructure to reduce ongoing costs.

The 2014/15 deficit is projected to improve even further to $11.8 million.

Excellent progress has been made but more work needs to be done.

Council must now focus on asset rationalisation. Much of the budget is spent maintaining assets such as

buildings, roads, drains, toilet blocks, sporting facilities, play­grounds, artworks and even trees.

Many assets in Newcastle's portfolio, valued at $1.6 billion, need significant maintenance and the City cannot afford to maintain all of them.

Instead, Council will invest in current key assets, fund new assets and dispose of assets oflimited community value.

The reduced deficit combined with asset sales will make more funds available to repair aging infrastructure.

The civic site west of Civic Theatre is a great example. In recent years the buildings on this site became surplus and

were in varying states of repair. Clearing and selling the site reduced maintenance costs

whilst creating positive cash flow and stimulating urban renewal.

Asset rationalisation reduced the infrastructure backlog to $97 million in 2013 from $134 million in 2007.

Returning to an operating surplus will enable Council to provide services and maintain assets well into the future.

CRJODIE HARRISON Lake Macquarie City Council Mayor

all council matters: lakemac.com.au

Thousands of volunteers

indicate people are proud to live

in our City

LAKE MACQUARIE MATTERS

The integral members of our community

This week is National Volunteer Week, a time to 'Celebrate the Power of Volunteering' and say thank you to the 6 million volunteers who contribute towards many essential community, environmental, sporting, welfare, emergency, education and cultural services annually in Australia.

Lake Macquarie's thousands of volunteers indicate people are proud to live in our City and want to work together to make our community a better place. An example of this is the many volunteers of Lake Macquarie Landcare, who not only work together to protect and enhance the local environment but who also demonstrate true community spirit through their hard work and dedication. Council recognised the contribution and achievements of its Landcare volunteers at a thank you barbecue and awards presentation earlier this week.

Volunteers play an integral role in many organisations across our City and last week I had the pleasure of meeting a group of dedicated technical officials from the Coast and Valley Swim­ming Association. These volunteers lend their time and talents, for no reward or remuneration, to a sport that they love and work hard to support. More than 150 volunteers from this association donate their time to run meets, time keep and monitor swim­ming technique for local swimming clubs. These same technical officials will be assisting with the swimming events of the Lake Macquarie International Children's Games in December this year.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer for the Lake Macquarie International Children's Games and being part of this momentous occasion you can register your interest at www.icg­lakemacquarie2014.com

While on the subject of our community spirit, this week is also Neighbourhood Centre Week, a time to recognise the value of Lake Macquarie neighbourhood centres and an opportunity for residents to learn more about what their local centre has to offer. For details on how to contact your local Lake Macquarie neigh­bourhood centre, visit the website www.lakemac.com.au and search Council's community directory.

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Each and every day across the Hunter region, thousands of volunteers are rolling up their sleeves to help others in need.

They may be serving up a piping hot bowl of pea and ham soup to a homeless person, volunteering in the Rural Fire Service or doing the shopping for an elderly relative or neighbour.

This week, the efforts of these good Samaritans will be recognised as part of National Volunteer Week.

Now in its twenty-fifth year, National Volunteer Week aims to acknowledge and thank the more than six million volunteers who power essential community, envi­ronmental, sporting, welfare, emergency services, education and cultural services and supports across the country.

Sandra Calland is part of this army of volunteers and is one of a group of about a dozen volunteers who help run the community kitchen at Merewether Uniting Church on Tuesday nights.

The kitchen serves dinner for more than 70 people each week, using food donated

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Volunteer. Barry McCullum serves soup at the community kitchen at Merewether Uniting Church

through Oz Harvest and local businesses. Some of the people are homeless or live

in boarding houses, while others may be

feeling lonely or isolated and attend the weekly meal in search of good company and conversation.

Mrs Calland said she volunteers simply because it is needed.

"I think people underestimate the role volunteers play in our community," she told the Post.

"You get so much out ofit. "My 11-year-old grand-daughter comes to

help in the kitchen in the school holidays and it teaches the children that with all that they have, it doesn't cost anything to give a little bit of time.

"You cannot put a monetary value on what you get out of being a volunteer."

Merewether Uniting Church minister Reverend Jennifer Burns said the church was always in need of more volunteers to help out - from cooks and conversational­ists to courtesy bus drivers.

"We have some people come every week while others only come every so often," she said.

"It doesn't matter how much time you have.

"Any time is appreciated and there is a job for everyone."

If you are interested in volunteering at the community kitchen at Merewether Uniting Church contact Reverend Burns on 0411133 679 or emailjennifer.burns51@gmail.com.

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Beneath the streets The Crossroads was the unofficial name of the intersection at cardifJRoad and Edgeworth Road (currently Main Road and Lake Road) GLENDALE. The suburb was originally mown as the Crossroads, and was officially changed to Glendale in the mid 1950's. The name Glendale was selected by popular vote out ofsix possible names in a competition nm by the cardifJWest Pac Association. Horses were the main fonn ofbansport and there was a large horse ttough in the middle of the Crossroads. The steam tram. ran to the west of Lake Road from 1910 to 1930. In 1931 a bus service to Speers Point passed through Glendale and became a government service in 1937. A bus rotunda with the shingle roofwas built in 1932 and demolished in 1969.

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Glendale Stockland, 387 Lake Rd Glendale BOOK MOW Phone 4950 6788 www.outbackjacks.com.au

O utback Jacks Bar & Grill Glendale is the place for serious steak fans, conveniently located on Lake

Road, a main arterial road connecting western Lake Macquarie to Newcastle. The restaurant is fitted out beautifully with contemporary Australian themes and the giant crocodile over the ceiling is a stunning feature. The restaurant seats approximately 260 people with alfresco dining for approximately 28.

Outback Jacks Bar & Grill has a private elevated function area that can seat over 80 people comfortably and is suitable for small weddings, work meetings, and conferences.

Customers also have the option of order­ing online and picking up their food. Head to www.outbackjacks.com.au and click on the 'order online' icon underneath the details for Outback Jacks Bar & Grill Glendale. This will open a new screen on the Menulog website where a range of steaks, burgers, schnitzels and ribs can be selected. New online customers will receive 25 per cent off their first order. And if you order online seven times, you receive the eighth order free. Online orders over $50 receive a free 1.25L soft drink.

Kids will enjoy the playroom and colour­ing in materials provided, plus children under 12-years-old can dine for just $3 every day at Outback Jacks Bar and Grill Glendale, with every paying adult.

Outback Jacks Bar & Grill Glendale is open seven days a week from U:30am until late and is located at 387 Lake Road, Glendale.

Phone 49506788 to book.

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So you don't have time to exercise?

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It should not be viewed as an ancillary part of your day, but rather a necessity. You probably don't go a week without eating, and you should not go a week without exercise either.

In fact, you typically shouldn't go more than a couple of days at most without it. The trick to making time for exercise is to view it as a nonnegotiable part of your day.

Ideally, schedule it into your appointment book the way you would an important meeting or social event. Set the time for it and then make no excuses about keeping your exercise "appointment". What you'll find is that the more you exercise, the better you'll feel and the more addictive it will become.

Soon you won't want to miss your exercise sessions because you'll notice how much your energy and stamina drop if you don't keep to your plan. Your 'get up and go' starts falling away and you will know why.

You need to place a high priority on getting some movement in and schedule your day around the exercise, not the other way around like most people do.

This way it will get done and you will serve as a powerful example to those who you love to also do the same and commit to exercising regularly. When it comes to exercise, there's no time like the present. Don't wait another day to get your program started.

And please, don't use your age as an excuse either, because no matter what your age, exercise can provide enormous benefits for your health.

If you happen to be over 40, though, it's especially important to either start or step up your exercise program. This is the time oflife when your physical strength, stamina, balance and flexibility start to decline, and exercise can help to counteract that dramatically.

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MEDICAL

Managing acne: there are plenty of options

• Name a condition that affects one of the most vulnerable

groups in our community, destroying their self esteem and caus­ing distress. It would have to be acne!

Most of us have experienced it but for some of us it is distress­ing in its severity or longevity.

Acne usually begins in early teenage years but can last into the 30S or even the 40s.

Acne affects girls at a younger age and can get worse at times with their menstrual cycle, however boys tend to get more severe cases of acne.

Hormones, called androgens, affect the oil glands of the face, back, shoulders or chest. The glands grow bigger and produce a waxy oil called sebum. This sebum blocks the pores of the gland. Bacteria on the skin makes its way around the waxy plug were it can inflame the skin underneath causing pimples or cysts. When the plug is exposed to the air, it oxidises and causes a blackhead.

Cleansing your skin with a purpose developed cleanser is a good start to treating acne, but don't over do it, because you can dry out your skin.

This may be all that is required if your acne is mild, but if it is more severe you may need to talk to your family doctor about specific treatments.

Your doctor may prescribe creams to help dissolve the waxy plug or antibiotic creams to reduce the bacteria on your skin and reduce inflammation.

Occasionally they may prescribe oral antibiotics to help do this job.

Sometimes hormonal drugs like the oral contraceptive pill are used. They reduce oil secretions by lowering the androgen hormone levels.

A special class of drugs called retinoids unblock skin pores and stop new blockages occurring.

Occasionally your family doctor may refer you to a specialist dermatologist.

Often, your doctor will use more than one approach, but the medications can have a dramatic effect on fighting acne.

DECLAN CLAUSEN JESSICA SHUWALOW ANTHONY PIGGOTT Commentator ,,@DecianClausen

The power of influence

A fortnight ago I wrote in The Post about the harm corruption does to all Australians. Since then the Inde­pendent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has turned its gaze to our own city.

According to reports, former Newcastle Labor MP Jodie McKay turned down a bribe from local coal baron and property developer Nathan Tinkler. She then reported him to the ICAC, but not before he allegedly spent tens of thousands of dollars funnelling money into a campaign­ing for her opponent, Liberal MP Tim Owen. SMH jour­nalist Kate McClymont has also reported that Newcastle Lord Mayor, Jeff McCloy, could be called before ICAC.

Planning Law currently gives elected Governments a great deal of influence and control over what land is available for development, and over the type of develop­ment that is allowed to occur on that land. The goal of all Members of Parliament should be about ensuring that land within their communities is best utilised to serve all of society, whereas a property developer is rightfully focused on extracting the greatest commercial profit from available land. Donations between these compet­ing interests muddy the water of democracy.

In the Hunter, the ICAC has shown that Nathan Tinkler's influence has cost the city the chance to reim­agine the old BHP site as a container terminal; a proposal which would have brought investment into the road and rail connections to the site and supported hundreds of local jobs.

Newcastle Financial Planning

Changes to aged care

It's almost inevitable that you or someone you know over the age of70 will require aged care services. Statis­tics prove that approximately 45% of people over the age of70 will use an aged care service.

Aged care isn't cheap, accommodation bonds/deposits for assisted living are around $300,000. As of! July 2014 there are going to be some significant changes to the rules for aged care, which without proper advice and guidance could result in higher ongoing care fees.

When moving into an aged care residence, you need to determine whether to sell or keep your existing house. From 1 July, up to $144,500 of the value of your house will be assessed as an asset in determining your ongoing care fees, unless it is occupied by a 'protected' person. If you sell your house, all proceeds will be assessed to determine ongoing care fees. From 1 July, you will have 28 days after entering an aged care residence to determine whether to pay as a refundable accommoda­tion deposit or a daily accommodation payment. Your financial assets are assessed when calculating your ongoing care fees, so a clever investment strategy can possibly reduce the amount you pay. From 1 July, your assets in addition to your income will be assessed when calculating your ongoing care fees.

Disclaimer: This editorial provides general informa­tion only. Before making any financial or investment decisions, we recommend you consult a financial plan­ner to take into account your individual needs.

Pharmacist of Piggott's pharmacies

High blood pressure

Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a significant risk factor for heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases. This condition can be prevented and managed through lifestyle behaviours such as regular physical exercise, maintaining a healthy diet and weight, limit­ing alcohol intake and quitting smoking.

Hypertension can be monitored through regular measurement of blood pressure and managed with the use of blood pressure lowering medications.

A Heart Foundation Survey completed in 2010 found one in three Australians aged 30-65 years had been told by a doctor that they have high blood pressure. This equates to 3.5 million Australians. These figures corre­late with official Australian Bureau of Statistics data which shows that in 2011-12, almost one-third (31.6%) of all adult Australians had hypertension, comprising 21.5% of people with high blood pressure and 10.1% with normal blood pressure who were taking hypertension medications. Of these, almost half (48.8%) self-reported having a current and long-term heart or circulatory condition. Men were more likely to have hypertension than women (34.1% compared with 29.1% respectively).

You can get more detailed information about High blood pressure from pharmacies around Australia providing the Self Care health information. Ring 1300 369772 or log onto www.psa.org.au and click on Self Care then 'Use the Self Care Pharmacy Finder' for the location of your nearest Self Care pharmacy.

6 Joalah Close

Agent: Troy Duncan P:49S08SSS Inspect: By appointment

Located in a cul-de-sac, this three­bedroom home features a formal lounge room that is currently converted into a fourth bedroom,

family room to the back of the home with air conditioning, and central kitchen with breakfast bar.

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From $89,000 to $150,000 1 ~ 1_ 1 jij R&H Blactlsmiths 49715071

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Agent Andrew McGrath 0428406442

20 Pacific Hwy Blactlsmiths (enter from PirriwaLSt)

Inuestor SpeciaLs o Choice of ground

Roor or first Roor apartments

o Both Studio and 1 bedroom auailable

o Each haue ensuite style bathroom and kitchenette

o Shared laundry and car space.

o Excellent rental history of between $180 to $210 per week

o CaLL for List of auailable units

o All offers submitted!

For Rent $490 per week 3 ~ 1+ _ 2+ jij +POOL For Rent $595 per weeR 4 l1li 2 _ 2 jij o Single leuel luxury o Formal Liuing & dining

o ;~~~eer:i~T~~~~dd~LD room with split

o Inground pool - priuate yard

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o Internal access double garage plus carport

o Good size Ritchen, tiled meals o Main bedroom with two way

bathroom. o Auailable soon.

o Dress Circle Location o Quiet cul-de-sac location o Main bedroom + walR in & ensuite o Stunning water uiews from

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priuate decR off main o Formal and informal Liuing and dining o Three bedrooms plus rumpus to

ground Roor o Good size Ilitchen and meals area • Wrap around ueranda with ocean,

For Rent $210 per weeR For Rent $410perweel! For Rent $210 per week For Rent 1~1_

$220 per For Rent 2~ 1_

$260per weeR

1 ~ 1_ 18

o Located in complex of 5 o Modern kitchen and bathroom • Built ins to bedroom o Across from parR

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o Modern Ritchen with plenty of storage o Air conditioned Liuing area & sep dining area o Built ins to main bedroom o Modern bathroom with separate toilet

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o Freshly painted inside o Good size Liuing area o Separote laundry and bathroom o Beach at end of street

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o Bright and sunny studio apartment o Located in sought after North Swansea. o Secure yard o Recently renouated

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o Brand new, quite location o Modern I!itchen + bathroom (laundry in bathroom) o Open plan Liuing room and Ritchen o Located at the rear of a battle-axe bloCR

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TRADES & SERVICES

ANTENNAS

BATHROOMS

*Including all trades a fittings* -Decks - Extensions - Kitchens ; -24 years experience lid Lie 21'D2Z~ ~

www.allquality.biz 0499116040

Bathrooms Renovation !il

Specialists ~ Tiling ~ ~ ~ Leaky Showers '~I ~ Laudries

Ph/Fax 4975 5767 Mob 0402463 999 Lie No 5748C

• FREE QUOTES ·COMPETITIVE PRICES CALL DJ WARREN CONSTRUCTION I

0418 439 824 Licl17649c ~

Specialising in removal of baths and building of walk in showers for the disabled & elderly.

Phone Norman on: Phone Bill on: 0408671 617 0406068

BRICKLAYING

iii FREE QUOTES! iii ... • Retaining Walls ... 1=:1 • Fences • New Homes 1=:1 i Ph Adam: 0414311 720 I __ Llc 236513C WW8161 1."'1

Call Gary on 4032 8151 to advertise

BUILDERS

DG&H WALTON BUILDERS LlCl78878C

ALL TYPES OF BUILDING WORK • EXTENSIONS • RENOVATIONS • DECKS • PAINTING

• BATHROOM RENO. SUSPENDED CEILINGS • CONCRETING. COMMERCIAL WORK. FLOATING FLOORS

40 YEARS EXPERIENCE M.0418436981 M.0407481717

AH.49597813 WW8165

o + v MIL..L..EQ CONSTQUCTIONS "NeW HOMes eXTeNSIONS QeNOVATIONS

"MAiNTeNANCe "ALL ASpeCTS Of BUILOING NO JOB TOO BIG 012 SMAL.L.!

f12EE QUOTES! HONf;ST + Qf;L.IABL.f; Sf;QVICf;!

PHONE OA12YL. 0400 117 BS7 012 4Q20 752S WW8163

BUSINESS OF THE WEEK

• In painting.com.au

"we show up" Same day quotes 7 year guarantee

• Re-paints & new work • Dulux premium paints • Reasonable prices • Industrial - commercial - Domestic

Call Dave 0406 473 572 www.instylepainting.com.au

Licence No 222296c

BUILDERS

JC CARPENTRY AND RENOVATIONS mLTD

ALL CARPENTRY (FRAMING, FITOUTS, ROOFS WALLS), DECKS, PARGOLAS, RENOVATIONS,

EXTENSIONS, PROJECT MANAGEMENT (DRAFTING, ENGINEERING, STRUCTURAL),

BASEMENTS, ATTICS, ALL REPAIRS

- ALL WORK GUARANTEED -

MOBILE 0458 000 003 I

• Bathroom renovations • Building renovations • Decks and pergolas • Personal service & reliability • Commercial or residential • Plan drawing • No job to small

CALL NATHAN TODAY FOR AN OBLIGATION FREE QUOTE

WW8166

0422 622 264 nathan@nathanbrownbuilding.com.au

WW8296

To advertise here call Gary on 4032 8151.

CONCRETING

CONCRETING • Driveways • Driveway repair

• Footings • Underpinning • Pathways • All concrete work

CALL JOHN 0412 273 367 CARL 0411 702 817 WW8167

MACWILCRETE ~ .Residential concretor Uc: 189172c ~ ·AII types of concrete finishes .Driveways ·Patios .Garage Slabs .Footings • Re-Surfacing

Ph Darren: 0403 746 022

Exposed aggregate Pattern colour code Stamped Stencil Slabs

• Driveways . Alfrasco areas • Pool surrounds • Pathways • Custom design

• Driveway specialist • All aspects of concreting • No job too big or too small • Service and quality guaranteed • Resurfacing prompt & reliable Lic.132271C

Phone Mick Dunley 0410 312 247

COBcrl!fl! WilZZII ~ ~ Domllstic - CommllrciiJ'- Cilli' Iii!

No jobs to big Dr smiJII :!l DlIllr 2D UlliJr5 IlxpllrillBcll

PIlBsioBllr discOUBt

PhOBI! WilZZII nlinD DD., 8S., I

DECKS & PERGOLAS

SPECIALISING IN DECKS & PERGOLAS Ie BUILDERS

Carports, handrails, stairs & house renovations Ph: 4960 8621 or M: 0405 327 656

Lic no. 146456C WW8263

DESIGN AND DRAFTING

• New Homes • Alterations • Renovations • Additions

Charlestown Home Plan Service Ph 0418 764 257 or 4942 5878

ELECTRICAL

CRAIG BELLAMY ELECTRICAL

AVA,~LE FREE QUOTES Mob: 0414453219

Lic. No. 94958C Email: bellamy-electrical@hotmail.com ABN 26 839 303 479 WW8175

ELECTRICAL ,/ Lights No job too small ,/ Power Points ,/ Ceiling Fans ,/ Safety Switches ,/ Smoke Alarms ,/ Stoves/Cooktops/Rangehoods ,/ Home Rewiring

OBLIGATION FREE QUOTES Lie 264367C

Phone,OSH

0409 077 927~ PENSIONER DISCOUNTS ~

Ughting, Power Points, Smoke Alarms, Ceiling Fans, Switchboard upgrades, Metering, Surge Protection and Safety Switches, Grid Connect Solar Systems

(Design, Sales and Installation) ~

Phone Zae: ~ 0404 094 667 or 4965 7630

Specialising in... • .. "' .... • Lavel2 Service Provider Cat 1, 2, 3, 4 I ' • OVerhead and underground power • • Mains and swttchboard upgrades . . • Naw homes and ranovations • Energy alllclenlllghling . • Power points, ceiling fans, safaty switches, stove & HWS rapallll

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Phone Scott 0410 550 545 or 4971 6065 email: obryanelecb"ical@bigpond.com

EXCAVATIONS & EARTHMOVING

JUS DIGGIN EXCAVATOR + TIPPER HIRE Specialising in tight fit excavations NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL • FREE QUOTES ~ PH. JUSTIN 0438408801 ~

TRADES & SERVICES FENCING & GATES

ALL S7YLE FENCING Specialising in: ~

./ Colorbond, timber fencing & gates ~ ./ Pool fencing ./ Fully insured s:

./ All work guaranteed ./ Free quotes Lie 231433e

040782& 004

Call Gary on 4032 8151 to advertise

FLOORING

• Laying of new floors • Sanding & Polishing

new & old floors • Free quotes

Call the Big Boys

"Let us turn your floor into a showpiece" 15 ~ Laying, Sanding, ~olishing, all finishes, all areas ~ :3 Call anytime for FREE Quotes s: .John 0412 783 828 or Karl 0404 606 142

GUTIERING

ABC SEAMLESS GUTTER DISCOUNTERS

All Types of Gutters Installed Factory Direct • Comprehensive Warranties * Metal Roofing * Leafguard Products \.J * Rainwater * Tanks Roof Restoration ~ Reliable Service & Competitive Prices r-..

; www~!!J.!~Zm.au i CARDIFF .U ...... ERI ••

SPECIALIS ... L()

• Repairs or renewal • Roof replacements ~ • Leaf & Bird Proofing • Leak repairs ~ • Gutter Cleaning • No job too small s: • Stormwater drainage • Free quotes - pensioner rates

~ Call "'erry 4.54 .1 •• ~ m •• 4.4 54. I ••

BUSINESS OF THE WEEK

For more than 80 years the Carver name has stood for quality workmanship, courtesy and integrity. They have a proven track record that's second to none. So when it's time to paint, it's time to think Bel-Air Painting.

• Domestic or Commercial Painting and Decorating Projects • Anti-Graffiti Coatings • Roof Re-Finishing • Texture Coating • Fire Retardant Systems • High Pressure Water Cleaning

Six great reasons to use Bel-Air Painting Services: 1. Our free written quotes are valid for 6 months 2. All our commercial work is fully guaranteed 3. You are covered by warranty insurance on all domestic work 4. Only the best premium products used on your home or property 5. We are proud members of the Master Painters Association 6. We will make an appointment time to suit your needs

Gold Lie 436C

Phone John Carver on: 4965 8888 0418496 970 www.belair-painting.com.au *

1 MASTER PAINTERS ASSOCIATION

~ MEMBER

Don't just get the job done, get it done right! WW8297

GUTIERING

ACE GUTTERS <t@>. ~

Manufacturers & Suppliers Quality Rainwater Products

• Nu-Line • Half Round • Mini-Line • Roundline • Square-Line • Steel Fascia • Quad • Fascia Cover

Available in 25 colours in most profiles Daily delivery throughout Newcastle Central Coast and surrounding areas

For an obligation free measure and quote 0

Ph: 4948 6611 i BRAD DWYER

• GUTTERING • FASCIAS • DOWN PIPES • METAL ROOFING • LEAF GUARD • VALLEY IRONS • FREE ADVICE • FREE QUOTES • BIRD PROOFING

• PROMPT SERVICE • 6 DAYS A WEEK "Newcastle born & bred with 25 years experience"

GUTIERING

GUTIER CLEANING

SUTTER CLEANINS GUTTER GUARD HIGH PRESSURE CLEANING ROOFS, DRIVEWAYS & WINDOWS

ofi~~ft41 GUTIER CLEANING

GUTIER CLEANING

Gutter Goblins Make your guners our problem and never worry again.

VACUUM SYSTEM

KITCHENS

THE KITCHEN DOCTOR Ph/Fax 49829449· Mob: 0412400634

• Kitchen face lifts • New kitchens • Wall/Entertainment Units

·Free Quotes • 15 years experience • Darren Anderson (Qualified Cabinet Maker)

Save $$$ by renovating ~ ~ your existing kitchen s:

LANDSCAPING

paving irrigation retaining walls

garden design + installation WW8194

lic.249586C ABN 86 390 635 013 0438623982

Call 0400 299 159 or www.bigboysnewcastle.com.au WW8261

TRADES & SERVICES

LAWNMOWING

LAWNS MOWED FROM $30* • GARDEN MAINTENANCE

• FREE QUOTES • FULLY INSURED !

• PENSIONER DISCOUNT t

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PHONE WW9115

0423118988

"dr J propertyservices ~ • Lawn mowing • Prunr~g ~

• Gardening • House wash downs

Ph: 0409 499 783

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PAINTERS & DECORATORS

Eric's Pointing -Interior & Exterior - Plaster Repairs - Feature Walls - All work guaranteed Phone Eric

0401 295 071 WW8197

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0425 322 662 ~ CI.t!..202294C

BUSINESS OF THE WEEK

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Golden Bay Plumbing Plumbing and Gas

PAINTERS & DECORATORS

· t I Ilwe show upll Ins e Same day quotes painting.com.au .. 7 year guarantee

Licence No. 222296c

oRe-paints & new work FREE QUOTES! o Dulux Premium paints Call Dave o Reasonable prices 0406 473 572 o Industrial- commercial- domestic www.instylepainting.com.au

PEST CONTROL

GAZBUG PEST SERVICES For the cheapest and most comprehensive pest control treatment on the market.

Specialising in Tennite & Pre-pulChase inspections, General Pest Treatments, Tennite Treatments & Baiting Systems,

Pre & Post Construction Tennite Treatments

Ph 4975 5533 PCREG:3255 WW8203

To advertise here call Gary on 4032 8151.

RE-PIERING PIER REPLACEMENT

RE-LEVELING I 0422 341 858 ~

4942 7140 WW8367

HANDYMAN SERVICES

CARPORTS

~~~~S & AWNINGS

0414941 922

• Plans to Council • Gable Carports • Awnings • Screen Enclosures

• Glass Rooms • Decks • Deals directly with the Builder/Owner

PLASTERING

.. Gypco Interior, ~ ~ A brilliant plasterboard service by Gypcoo ~ ~ Specialising in small, large and insurance jobs.

~ Paul Gauci 0411961 519

HANDYMAN SERVICE Be MAINTENANCE e NO JOB TOO SMALL

e PRESSURE CLEANING e BLOCKED DRAINS

e ALL HOME CLEANING INSIDE Be OUT e FULLY INSURED

CALL DEAN FOR A FREE QUOTE 0455 380 191 WW8971

TRADES & SERVICES

PLASTERING

PLASTERING No job too small

• Quality workmanship • Fully insured • Renovation work • Water damage & patchwork • Fancy cornice specialist • Prompt reliable service • Pensioner discounts • All aspect of plastering • Clean up when job is complete • Free quotes

PHONE JOHN 0412 273 367 OR CARL 0411 702 817

PLUMBING

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•- ~~ - -"- Big or small,

PLUMBING we do it all! • GAS gj

• GUTTERING 1;?l

Phone Terry Siupik - All areas ~ 49540309 • 0414540309

Dave 1kntgbts Plumbing Service

• Plumber • Gasfitter • Gutters • Blocked Sewers

'" Pensioner Discounts, 30 Yrs Exp .... ~ All areas: ~ ~ 0418 686 472 - 4942 1306 ;:

Plumber - Gasfitter - Drainer L;:~::'-'r.;J • General Plumbing

• Maintenance • Blocked Sewers Gasfitting • Renovations and

Uc 202915c Water Tanks Call Dean 0409 846 118 or 4946 7905

BUSINESS OF THE WEEK

ALL S,.YLE FEICIIG Specialising in:

v' Colorbond, timber fencing & gates v' Pool fencing v' Fully insured

v' All work guaranteed ~ v' Free quotes

Lic 231433c

0407121004 PLUMBING

* EMERGENCY * LICENSED PLUMBING SO CALL Pensioner i

OUT* Discount! ~ • Blocked drains specialist I I • Taps & toilet repairs VISA

• Hot water heaters • Gasfitting -=:J • All plumbing work _ Call your LOCAL plumber for a free quote and FREE PLUMBING INSPECTION CAll SIMON

0412 414 541 WW821 0

Call Gary on 4032 8151 to advertise

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

DANNY'S WATERPROOFING AND PROPERlY MAINTENANCE • New work • 20% senior discount • Real Estate/Strata • Leaking showers • Special owner builder rates • Rising damp • Bathroom rectification work • Epoxy flooring • Brick sealing - clear coat • uv stable coatings • Negative pressure - waterproofing • Roof repairs

0432 692 520 I ROOFING

ROOFING PENSIONER DISCOUNT FREE INSPECTION _

ROOF REPAIRS/RESTORATION COLORBOND ROOFS • WHIRLY BIRDS

LEAF SCREEN (for gutters) Lie 231270e

PHONE JOHN 0412 273 367 OR CARL 0411 702817

PLUMBING

PLUM.BER

ROOFING

RICKS GUTTERING 1====-=1 & ROOFING PTY. LTD.

A.B.N. 82162153 639

FOR ALL ROOFING AND GUTTERING NEEDS • OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE

• RENEWALS AND REPAIRS <D

• REMOVAL OF OLD MATERIALS ~ • ALL COLORBOND ROOFING REQUIREMENTS ~

• FIRST CLASS WORKMANSHIP

CALL RICK 0409 225 188 Right as Rain Roofing • All roof repairs & renewal

• No job too big or small· Quality tradesman

Service guaranteed Ph Shane 4959 6091 Mob 0410 564 044

RUBBISH REMOVAL

RUBBISH REMOVAL .A11 areas oAIl kinds of rubbish

oAiI removed Reliable ... n •.•• "'_.

SO & L RUBBISH REMOVAL ALL RUBBISH

REMOVED • DEMOLITIONS • YARD CLEARING

• EXCAVATIONS

0418685761 49582756 WW8219

SERVICNEEIl j\ ')~~~J!~'l Fj\ST? "Terms and conditions apply.

DOMESTIC, COM MER , * Renovations

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

* 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*

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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 WW8301

TILING

Wall & Floor ~ :!I

Tiling Bathroom renovations Decks. living areas

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No loll too small ~ Call ROil 0.25 I •• 5.' ~

BUSINESS OF THE WEEK

Eric's Pointing Service • Interior & Exterior • Plaster Repairs • Feature Walls • All work guaranteed

Phone Eric 0401 295 071

TILING

UNSIGHTLY GROUTi» LEAKING HOWERii DOES THIS LOOK FAMILIARii

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a Tile Regrouting a Tile Deep Clean a Grout Recolouring a Bathroom Makeovers a Stain-guarding a Leaking Shower Repairs a Tile Sealing a Solutions for all Tiled Surfaces

www.tilerescue.com.au

TREE SERVICES

Trim • Small, medium & large jobs • Prompt service' Full Insured

"We're cheaper because we enjoy it" Free quotes all areas

4984 6996 Mob 0419 289 223

• Free quotes • Pensioner discounts • Fully insured • All tree work & pruning

• Arborist • Prompt reliable service 30 years' experience

No job too small or large

For a limited time 7cm x 24cm ad for only $111 (min 6 weeks) Total cost $666! Lilllited spots available

TREE SERVICES

Specialising in: • Tree removal • Pruning and tree maintenance

. • Block clearing • Chipping and mulching • Stump grinding • Rural services • Land management

CALL NICK 0477 000 891 OR

49081630 Ii]' SAFE Ii]' FRIENDLY

Ii]' RELIABLE Ii]' FULLY INSURED

Ph Tony 0412 769 957 Carrington

TREE LOPPINIi • STUMP IiRINDINIi SMALL A[[E55 • PALM REMOVAL

LAWN MOWllli/LAWN [ARE

CLASSIFIEDS CARRIERS I: REMOVALS

AT www.hgwsremovals.net Ph: 4929 6763. Newcastle. 5 ton truck. Polite, fit & experienced. Satisfaction guaranteed

Staples transport refer to Trades & Services. Ph: 49 577695.

COMPUTERS I: ACCESSORIES

NEW, REPAIRS, TIITORING Your home or mine! From $25 per hr. Ph: 0419 684 584. 20 yrs experience.

COURSES

KNITT1NG & CROCHET classes Ph: 4957 5501

EDUCATION I: TRAINING

NEW, REPAIRS, TIITORING Your home or mine! From $25 per hr. Ph: 0419 684 584. 20 yrs experience.

AAA Resume All careers and Mining, Industry and Apprenticeships 0488527891

ABSOLUTELY EXCELLENT RESUMES 25yrs Resumes, Letters all Application Criteria. Marilynne: 0438 154 882 mpV@mpvas.com

Newcastle 4954 2048 Lake Macq 4954 2058 Maitland 4934 8010

Australian Credit Licence No. 390398

FOR SALE

HEALTH BEAUTY I: FITNESS

Cut and Colour Specialist For your appointment call:

4958 7438 or 0401 247 339

Tired? Rundown? Feeling tired, sluggish and flat? Having trouble with your digestion, constipation or heartburn? If you are experiencing any of these symptoms we can help. Call or see Nina today.

Terry White Chemists, Hamilton Tel: 49611269

MARKETS

SHARE ACCOMODATION MALE I FEMALE PREFER MATURE WORKING PERSON, ONLY $160PW PHONE 0414103155

PEST CONTROL

CALL JOHN AT ACQUIRE PEST CONTROL 0408 496 084 All types of pest control including Termite work.

PETS I: PET CA=R=.E -----'

Chicken Coopl Rabbit Hutch

1.87 metres wide. Great access for easy cleaning.

Simple to assemble. $180

Buy direct from the importer.

Other designs on display. 43404200

www.somerzby.com.au Somersby

up garages. Pensioner Discounts. Ph 4971 6172 or 0412663339.

MOBILE WELDING & REPAIRS No job too small! Ph: 4975 1892

GUTTER CLEANING Leaf and bird proofing

Small repairs, Free Quotes Phone Terry

4954 0309 L 10548

Lawns service

Pet Friendly! 2 bedroom cottages & 3 bedroom luxury villa. Fab location­Walk to shops, cafes, club, surf & beach. 2 hrs nth of Newcastle. seachangeholiday.com 1300303 190 for your FREE INFO PACK!

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Thinking of selling your caravan or motor home? Why not consign it. Avan Caravans Morisset will sell your caravan or motor home for you.

FIREWOOD 4 SALE

Deal with a dealer you can trust, your caravan/ motor home will be cleaned, displayed and advertised on our website as well as local newspapers, so let our experienced sales staff do the hard work for you.

Seasoned Bush Timber $95.00 per cubic metre

FREE delivery Newcastle and East Lake Macquarie

PH: 4953 0311

If you are wanting to sell a good late model caravan or motor home we have buyers waiting to buy. Why not give us a call and see how we can help you. AVAN CARAVANS MORISSET 57 ALLIANCE AVE MORISSET

PH 49704131

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newsletters leaflets

mailing & fulfillment

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LIVE MUD CRABS $29/kg

KIM'S MEGA FASHION WORK WEAR SALE UP TO 50% OFF MENS WEAR T-SHIRTS FROM $5 WOMENSWEAR SINGLETS FROM $5

TRASH & TREASURE MARKETS

USED GOODS, LOTS OF STORES, OPEN EVERY SATURDAY

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BMW X1 X DRIVE 20D 17' Factory Alloys, Metallic Paint, Park Distance Control, Chrome Line Exterior, Professional Audio, Mull.unction Steering Wheel, Auto Headlights, AlJJ( iack for audio. BNP08X

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THE WORLD-FIRST, Australian-developed Veloster Race Concept car has become the latest star of the global mobile gaming phenomenon. Real Racing 3.

First unveiled in late 2012, the Veloster Race Concept has recently been digitally recreated for inclusion in the mobile-based racing game. The free-to-download Real Radng 3 was also developed in Australia and is played by millions of garners across the globe. The Veloster Race Concept was developed by a specialist engineering team to withstand the extreme rigour of tarmac rally racing. Stripped down to a body shell and rebuilt to exacting stand­ards by a dedicated team, using Hyundai technical and engineering know-how combined with contracted motorsport race specialists.

The Concept made a huge impression on both Hyundai Motor Company in Korea and Melbourne-based game producer, Firemonkeys, whose games are played by more than 150 million garners worldwide.

The Veloster Race Concept's stance, its striking original livery and dynamic performance are represented realistically in Real Radng 3.

Released in February last year, Real Radng 3 is well-known amongst gamer for its realistic high-quality graphics and asynchronous multi-playing function.

It has been downloaded more than 85 million times since its launch.

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Hard work is the key Phil Stubbins said his top priority as Newcastle Jets head coach will be to develop a hard-working culture and winning mentality at the club.

The former Adelaide United assistant coach said he was excited to get started in his new role.

"To come to a club with a proud history and to be involved in the A-League as a person in charge in my own right is a great opportunity," Stubbins said.

"I'm thrilled to be here and I'm certainly very, very excited about the potential of what the club can achieve."

Stubbins said he hoped to earn the respect of the Jets' faithful through his strong work ethic and results on the pitch.

"First and foremost in terms of what I bring to the table, there's a lot of honesty and hard work involved and that's just how I am as a person," Stubbins explained.

"I think that will transcend into the group from day one at training. We want to work hard and we want to be a club that's known for a certain identity which is a clear one and a positive one.

''We want to be effective at the end of the day and we need to win games. I think it's four years now that the club has not been in the finals and that needs to change.

''You've got a great stadium here, there are 10,000 members and the potential to have 15,000 to 20,000 people at the club on

Newcastle Jets coach Phil Stubbins

game day, that's what we're all aiming for." Stubbins said he hoped to establish a clear

identity at the Jets that is representative of the Hunter region's working-class history and would make the club's members and supporters proud.

"Perception-wise, I wasn't born in Madrid, Barcelona or Milan or one of those exciting locations - I'm from Hull in the north of England," Stubbins explained.

"My background is a hard-working one. I think I fit in with the community of Newcastle and I think they'll get a guy who is pretty sincere and honest about how he goes about his day-to-day business."

BOWLS

Three Pennant spots decided DENIS BROAD. OAM NEWCASTLE DISTRICT

Round 9, the penultimate round, of the Newcastle District NO.1 Grade Saturday Pennant competition has resulted in three of the four section play-off quali­fiers being decided. The top two teams in each section advancing to the quarter­finals to be played at Lambton Bowling Club on Saturday, May 24.

Section 1 leaders Alder Park 48 points recorded a 67/47 win over Boolaroo. Shannon Rowe lead the way defeating Mark Smith 21/11, Martin Ball accounted for Brian Woolnough 25/19 and Gavin Kelly downed Dean Govan 22/17. Nelson Bay (40) consolidated second position defeating Redhead 75/58. Richard Girvan beat Wayne Marsh 24/16, Shan­non Gittoes downed Jack Littlewood 28/20 and Kevin Robinson edged out Bill Sievers 23/22. Soldiers Point (41.5) consol­idated its position at the top of Section 2 with a hard fought 57/49 win over Lamb­ton. Beresfield 87.5) remained in second place with a solid 68/61 victory over Charlestown. Michael Brown's 30/15 win against Ian Barrett proved decisive. Defending champions Valentine (29.5)

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despite defeating Belmont 67/44 cannot displace either of the top 2 sides.

Section 3 frontrunners Raymond Terrace NO.1 (48.5) and Mayfield West (40.5) both had impressive victories. Raymond Terrace thumped Cardiff 85/50 and Mayfield West accounted for Teralba 67/43. Four teams remain in contention in Section 4 Kahibah (36.5), Kotara (32), Toronto Workers (28) and Edgeworth (27.5). Kahibah ensured its play-off berth with a 77/32 win over Edgeworth. Tony Falcocchio, Jarrod Gorsuch and Howard Smith all recording convincing victories. Kotara must defeat Water Board next Saturday to cement its spot in the play-off.

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Big guns showing the way No mercy for University from Wanderers as favourites live up to expectations

• SAM BERRY

Round five of the Newcastle and Hunter Rugby competition went to script with decisive wins for the five fancied teams.

Favourites Wanderers remain unde­feated with a crushing 71-8 demolition against University at Uni NO.1 Oval.

Winger Dillon Rowney claimed three Anderson Medal points with a three try haul while Dan Kevill and Ben Ham were outstanding in the forwards.

University had no answer to the power and pace of the Wanderers backline Wanderers cruised to a 31-8 halftime lead before four tries in the final ten minutes blew the score out against a clearly rattled University side.

Maitland suffered heartache again at home against a competition heavyweight with a 22-14 loss to Hamilton.

After a close 14-9 loss to Wanderers the previous week, Maitland again battled hard to trail 7-6 at the break.

Despite having numerous chances to seize control of the game, the Blacks could not convert pressure into points.

Wanderers proved far too strong for University on Saturday Photo: Kristen Clay

Southern Beaches left it late to overpower Nelson Bay at Allen Davis field 41-19.

Still smarting from their last-second loss to the Waratahs, Southern Beaches stormed to a 22-12 halftime lead.

With 10 minutes remaining, the Gropers

were trailing by 10 points and hoping for a second consecutive last-minute victory before late tries to second rower Ben Smit and Barry Graham sealed a much needed victory for Southern Beaches.

Easts were bought back down to earth

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with a 34-5 defeat at Townson Oval. Easts won their first game in 21 games

last week and were looking to a cause a huge upset.

After a tight first half, Merewether again demonstrated their premiership creden­tials with a strong second half surge to run out convincing winners.

In the final game, premiers The Waratahs faced a difficult trip to Lake Macquarie.

The Waratahs again relied heavily on the overseas stars and this proved the differ­ence in a 28-11 victory.

In round six action this weekend, University will be searching for their first victory at home against The Waratahs. Lake Macquarie will also be looking for their first victory when they face Southern Beaches at Allen Davis Oval. Hamilton shouldn't face any problems at home to Easts despite losing Steve Lamont to NSW country duty. Maitland are hoping to welcome back five-eighth Ryan McCor­mack from injury for their crucial home clash with Nelson Bay.

The match of the round will no doubt see form teams Merewether and Wanderers do battle in a heated local derby at Town­son Oval.

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RUGBY LEAGUE

Rosellas keep rolling along South Newcastle shut down as commitment in defence keeps premiers undefeated

• PAUL MONFORTE

Western Suburbs remain the only undefeated team in the Tooheys Cup after overcom­ing South Newcastle 20-4 at

Harker Oval on Sunday. The Rosellas again showed the steel

in defence that took them to last year's premiership and have only conceded 28 points in their four matches this season.

Justin Smith, Jermaine Ale and Scott Blanch were the tryscorers for the home side.

Defence wasn't a concern at Cessnock Sportsground on Saturday in the Goannas' 64-34 win over Central Newcastle.

The home side ran in 12 tries, with Kerrod Holland grabbing three and Joel Brown and Brendan Hlad two each.

Jace Delaney scored three for the Butcher Boys.

Cessnock have now scored 212 points in five games this season - an average of 42 points per match.

The upset of the round was provided by Port Stephens who stormed home in the second half to defeat Maitland 26-22 on

The Western Suburbs defence proved tough to crack on Sunday Photo: Trish Evenden

Saturday. Maitland led 10-4 at halftime, but were stunned in the second stanza by the previously winless Sharks.

Former Maitland players Glen Paton

(two) and Willie Poleo both scored for Port Stephens.

The victory capped a remarkable turna­round in form for Port Stephens who had

been thrashed 66-0 by Western Suburbs only a week earlier.

The Macquarie Scorpions and Lakes United turned on the points at Peacock Field on Saturday, with the Scorpions getting home 46-30. Ryan Houston, Royce Geoffrey and Adam Swadling each scored doubles for the home side.

Lakes United certainly weren't disgraced up against quality opposition as they chase their first victory for 2014.

Premiership ladder after five rounds: Western Suburbs 8pts (+116), Cessnock 8pts (+98), Macquarie Scorpions 8pts (+30), Maitland 6pts (+18), South Newcastle 6pts (+18), Central Newcastle 4pts (-10), Kurri Kurri 4pts (-42), Port Stephens 2pts (-138), Lakes United opts (-90).

All matches this weekend will be played on Sunday afternoon at 3pm: Lakes United v Maitland, Cahill Oval; South Newcastle v Cessnock, Townson Oval; Central Newcastle v Macquarie Scorpions, St John Oval; Port Stephens v Kurri Kurri, Toma­ree Sporting Complex. Western Suburbs have the bye.

Selected matches are streamed live on www.newcastlerugbyleague.com.au each week.

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Fighting spirit to the fore Mata'utia magic keeps young Knights' unbeaten record intact after early deficit

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Led by the attacking brilliance of centre Sione Mata'utia, the Newcastle Knights under 20s side maintained their unbeaten run in

2014 with a hard fought 40-22 victory over the Penrith Panthers at Hunter Stadium on Sunday.

The Knights came back from an early 12-0 deficit to run away with the game in the second half. Mata'utia was the star for the home side with a double, while replacement forward Marvin Tauhini also grabbed two tries on debut.

The Knights will look to continue their winning ways when they take on Manly at Brookvale Oval next Monday.

Penrith had the dream start to the match when they opened the scoring after just seven minutes via five-eighth Corey Harawira. The visitors crossed again through fullback Logan Geyer.

Newcastle hit back after 20 minutes when centre Sione Mata'utia barged over in the eastern comer. Bryce Donovan missed the conversion, but the home side were back in the match trailing 12-4.

Mata'utia was in the action again in the next set with a surging run down the side­line, before offloading for Donovan to race 30 metres and score. Donovan converted his own try to give the home side a 26-18 advantage with 32 minutes remaining.

Penrith refused to go away though, with fullback Geyer bagging his second try after 55 minutes.

The Knights retained a slender 26-22 lead after Harawira missed the sideline conversion. Newcastle added to their lead via replacement forward Marvin Tauhini.

Donovan added the extras to give the home side a 32-22 lead with 14 minutes remaining in the match.

The Knights' under 20 team remain unbeaten in 2014

The Knights extended their lead to 34-22 in the 73rd minute following a penalty goal to Donovan. Newcastle scored again on the full-time siren, with Tauhini barged over for his second try. Donovan added the extras to round out a 40-22 victory.

The Knights crossed for their second try in four minutes via centre Chance Peni.

Donovan added the extras to reduce the deficit to 12-10 with 17 minutes remaining in the first half. Newcastle took the lead just four minutes later when lock Pride Petterson-Robati scored out wide.

Donovan missed the conversion, but it was the Knights with a 14-12 lead with 10

minutes left on the clock. Penrith regained the lead on the stroke of halftime via replacement forward Fairouz Elkander. Newcastle had the perfect start to the second half when Mata'utia barged over for his second try.

Donovan converted from the sideline to give the Knights a 20-18 lead with 35 minutes left in the match.

The Knights are Harold Matthews (under 16) premiers after a comfortable 34-4 grand final victory over Penrith at Leich­hardtOval.

Meanwhile, the Knights' NSW Cup team suffered a 38-16 loss to Penrith at Cessnock on Saturday evening.

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Reinforcements are on the way Experienced forwards set to return after Bennett calls on youngsters against Panthers

• PAUL MONFORTE

The Knights are hoping the return of a number of key forwards will spark the side into action after the disappointing 32-10 loss to Penrith at Hunter Stadium

on Sunday. Willie Mason and Korbin Sims will be back

from suspension for the clash with Manly at Brookva1e Ova1 on Monday night, with Jeremy Smith a1so close to resuming from a knee injury.

Newcastle were forced to blood both Paterika Vaivai and Joseph Tapine against Penrith. Tapine impressed in a 3D-minute stint off the bench, making plenty of tackles. The vastly­experienced Matt Hilder had been named as part of the 17-man squad earlier in the week, but was forced out by concussion.

a1temative. There is enough quality in the place, it's just a matter of not losing confidence in everything we do and why do it!'

"Typica1 oflosing teams, you make a handling error and then you give a pena1ty away and then you get scored on.

"That's the one thing the top teams don't do. "But we are fragile and we're doing that right

now and we've been doing it all season!' Knights captain Kurt Gidley was especially

disappointed with the side's defence. ''You don't get a win for the effort unfortu­

nately;' Gidley said. "The most disappointing thing was defen­

sively, especially after we had a pretty good defensive game against the Dogs.

"I know we were beaten in that game, but our desire was there and we worked hard.

"So to have a blowout score like today, it's another step backwards again!' Prop Kade Snowden performed strongly in

the face of adversity, running for well over 100 metresdespite being on the field for only 46 minutes.

Joseph lapine (left) and Paterika Vaivai both made their first grade debut against Penrith The Knights went try-for-trywith the Panthers in the first half and were well in the match at ha1ftime trailing 16-10. pretty well was that we hadn't given up. good to go. "Obviously we were depleted with

players, but you expect the guys to put their hand up. But we go out there and have a game with a lot of effort in it, but not much execution at stages when it was important.

Coach Wayne Bennett said the Knights needed to rebuild their confidence.

"But we are a pretty fragile footy team. So we do things that make us even more fragile.

But that was as close as the home side got as Penrith controlled proceedings in the fina1 40 minutes. "It's a tough period, there's no doubt about

that;' Bennett said. "Until the last try right on full-time, 1 thought the one thing we had done

"To think that we played so well two weeks ago and not a great dea1 has changed. We came back and trained pretty well and everything was "So we've just got to stay it, we've got no

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