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Hunter district hospitals will receive 859 new electric beds as part of a $3.3 million replacement program.

State Minister for Health, lillian Skin­ner visited lohn Hunter Hospital last week with local MPs to make the announcement, which will see the imported beds rolled out over the next two months.

The rollout includes several maternity and bari­atric beds, with the individual beds in the entire range costing between $1500 and $27,000.

The beds have user-friendly hand controls, can be lowered close to ground level and also have more comfortable mattresses.

lohn Hunter Hospital will receive 293 of these beds, with the first arriving last week. Belmont District Hospital will receive eight, Cessnock District Hospital seven and Maitland Hospital five.

The others will be spread throughout the district, which extends south to Morisset and north to Tenterfield.

This will eventually see every manual bed in the district replaced.

Hunter New England Health Chief Execu­tive, Michael DiRienzo said that the beds will improve safety for staff and patients. "This is going to make an enormous difference for our nursing staff and of course for our patients," Mr DiRienzo said.

Story continues on» p. 5 Minister for Health, Jillian Skinner looks at the new bed for patient Maureen Johnston

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So, Todd Carney has managed to get himself sacked again.

That's three clubs now and surely this is the end of the road for him in top-level rugby league.

There have been plenty of people saying that his "crime" of urinating towards his mouth is not worthy of having his contract terminated.

Sure, compared to his other misdemeanours, this incident ranks towards the bottom of the scale but Carney promised, when he joined Cronulla, that all the bad behaviour was behind him and he had matured.

He had managed to keep out of trouble since joining the Sharks in 2012 but must have realised that any slip-up would see his career at the club come to an end.

How many chances can you give someone? We're talking about someone who is now 28. He

has been involved in the NRL for a decade. Everyone knows Carney likes a drink, as do

plenty of 28-year-olds, but if you're earning $750,000 and expected to behave when out in public, you should be able to control yourself.

Had he not been an elite player, it is unlikely Carney would have been taken on by another club after being forced out the door by the Canberra Raiders and the Sydney Roosters.

Many clubs refused to even consider signing him because of his history.

It's always a difficult decision for a club to sack

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their star player. Do you accept that results will be affected by having a less-talented player take his place, but ensure that the organisation's repu­tation will be maintained?

Or do you stick to your guns and back the player despite the certainty of a negative backlash?

Perhaps if this had been Carney's first stuff-up he may have survived with a heavy fine and a suspension for the rest of the season.

But after bringing so many bad headlines to the game over the years, I think the decision was the correct one.

I'm fairly certain the NRL would have stepped in if Cronulla had decided they didn't want to be too harsh on Carney.

Factors like sponsorship and the effect inci­dents like this have on kids as they see the story mentioned on TV, playa huge part in determin­ing the level of action and punishment.

Whether players in high-profile sports like it or not, their actions in public will always be held up to higher scrutiny.

These days all clubs clearly understand that and make sure their players know it too.

There are seminars held for players to spell out what is not acceptable.

You would think it would start to become common sense for them to behave as they see more and more players have their careers and incomes taken away.

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Fear of reductions to services Labor MPs critical of Government's decision to abolish Hunter Medicare Local

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Hunter Labor MPs have banded together to slam the Federal Government's abolition of Hunter Medicare Local (HML).

Hunter MP, Joel Fitzgibbon, Newcastle MP, Sharon Claydon, Shortland MP, Jill Hall and Charlton MP, Pat Conroy raised concerns last week about the possibility that services run by HML, including head­space and GP Access, could also close. It was announced in May's budget that

the Medicare Locals setup by the former Labor Government would be replaced by a smaller number of Primary Health Networks (PHNs).

Minister for Health, Peter Dutton said that PHNs will ensure money is spent more efficiently.

"PHNs will work to ensure services across the primary, community and specialist sectors work together," he said.

"While there are some Medicare Locals providing good services, we want to ensure money is not wasted on adminis­tration.

"We want to ensure money can be moved to improve services."

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will be a reduction of services as a result, taking particular aim at the potential loss ofGP Access After Hours.

"This is an attack on primary health care and it will make health care in the Hunter unaffordable," Ms Hall said.

"Hunter Medicare Local supports the GPAAH, which provides access to after hours health care and reduces the waiting times and back log in emergency depart­ments."

Mr Fitzgibbon agreed. "This will go down as the greatest

betrayal on the Hunter Region of all," he said.

"Maitland and other towns in the Hunter Region will be in a devastating position in terms of Doctor Services, particularly those after hours if this decision goes ahead."

The PHNs are set to begin operation on July 1, 2015, with a tender process later this year, open to both public and private applicants. Medicare Locals will remain open until that time.

The local members have blasted the move however, saying that they fear there The Federal Government will shut Hunter Medicare Local next year

As Medicare Locals were established as independent companies limited by guar­antee, each will be responsible for its own business decisions, including the employ­ment of staff. It is expected that the PHNs will provide opportunities for some staff currently employed by Medicare Locals.

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4 Eye clinic back on the agenda Royal Newcastle Centre facility set to reopen next month after two-year closure

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The Royal Newcastle Centre's Eye Clinic could reopen as soon as August.

Hunter New England Health Chief Executive Michael DiRienzo confirmed last week that he was hopeful of an August recommencement, and that meetings had been held with service providers to establish appropriate path­ways for patients.

"This means that the appropriate patients come to John Hunter on an outpa­tient setting, and the patients that don't need to come to John Hunter can either go through an optometry stream, through GPs or through a private ophthalmolo­gist," Mr DiRienzo said.

"We're ready to go, it's a matter of just talking to the clinicians and finding out which clinicians would like to come back and restart those clinics with us."

The clinic closed in 2012, with the hospi­tal only seeing emergency cases, leaving outpatients having to seek treatment through a private ophthalmologist or in Sydney.

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The 6ght against racism Councillors back opposition to proposed Brandis amendment

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Newcastle City Council has joined a grassroots movement to speak out against proposed changes to the Racial Discrim­

ination Act. The Council resolved at last week's

meeting to write to Federal Attorney­General, Senator George Brandis request­ing he withdraw the Draft Exposure Amendment to the Racial Discrimination Act and also write to all state and federal members to seek support for their motion.

The Amendment seeks to repeal four sections of the Act, including 18C, which makes it unlawful for someone to act in a way that is likely to "offend, insult, humiliate or intimidate" someone because of their ethnicity.

Mr Brandis justified the amendment earlier this year by saying that people "have a right to be bigots."

Councillors Stephanie Posniak, Tim Crakanthorp, Nautali Nelmes and Jason Dunn submitted the motion, with Cr Posniak highlighting incidents at the University of Newcastle where interna­tional students have been attacked.

"Newcastle is not immune to racial

Indian dancers at last month's Divercity Festival, held outside the Newcastle Museum

discrimination and racial vilification," Cr Posniak said. "We need to show we do not support [the Amendment] and do not accept any sort of racial or cultural discrimination. We are a multicultural city and the sixth largest city in Australia,

we should be showing the world it is a safe place to be."

Newcastle now joins more than 50 councils across New South Wales, Victo­ria and South Australia who have voiced their opposition to the amendment.

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"I think it's a really good outcome for our hardworking nursing staff who need to have the most up-to-date technology in terms of bed care for their patients."

Ms Skinner said the bed rollout demon­strated the benefits of returning decisions to the Local Health Districts.

"One of my biggest priorities as the state's Health Minister has been ensuring local hospital staff and management have the ability to make local decisions about the way they deliver care to the commu­nity," she said.

"I frequently talk about the advantages of devolution - what's happened locally in terms of the innovation the local manag­ers and clinicians are showing and this is a fantastic example of it.

"Benefits are also flowing on to local staff, who can now deliver the first-class care they are renowned for alongside first­class equipment."

The old beds will now be recycled to non-government Organisations or sent overseas.

Ms Skinner also visited the John Hunter Children'S Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and the site of the Paedi­atric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), following the announcement in the state budget that $9.3 million would be allocated to the upgrade of the units.

From the allocation, NICU will receive $400,000 and PICU $8.9 million.

"This investment will result in life­changing benefits for local residents and their babies," Ms Skinner said.

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Catholic teachers march Disagreement in enterprise agreement negotiations leads to union action

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More than 500 Catholic school teachers and support staff joined forces to protest threats to pay, conditions and

job security at a stop-work rally at Wick­ham Park last week.

The crowd were addressed by a number of speakers, including NSW Independent Education Union General Secretary John Quessy, before marching to the nearby Catholic Schools Office in Hunter Street to present a petition calling on the Director of Schools, Ray Collins, to intervene in the ongoing dispute between the Union and the Catholic Commission for Employment Relations.

"They want to protect and defend the quality of Catholic education that they've been responsible for building over the last number of years," Mr Quessy told the Post.

"What they are seeing at the moment is the employer walking away from that," he said. "It's only the union and it's members who are standing up for the quality teaching and learning that is going on in Catholic schools allover this region."

Executive Director of the Catholic Commission for Employment Relations, Tony Farley said negotiations had only

NSW Independent Education Union General Secretary. John Quessy addresses the rally

recently commenced and had so far been constructive.

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(L-R) Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation executive officer, Jason Bourke; Jenny Butters; Barrie Lewis, Newcastle Permanent Charitable foundation director and Craig Butters

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Teenagers requiring palliative care now have their own facility following the opening last week ofa dedicated room within John

Hunter Children's Hospital. The room has come to fruition after the

concerted efforts of the Nicholas Trust Foundation and also the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation who provided $100,000 to fit out the self­contained suite to accommodate termi­nally ill adolescents and their families. The Nicholas Trust was set-up by Craig and Jenny Butters, whose son Nicholas died in 2004 after a battle with brain

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tumours. "We have found many families prefer to conduct end-of-life care within the Nicholas Trust Room rather than at home, so we try to make the rooms as comfortable and welcoming as possible for families," Mrs Butters said.

Newcastle Charitable Foundation chairman Michael Slater said: "Previ­ously adolescents with a life-limiting illness could have been transferred to an adult palliative care facility, which can be a very confronting and unpleasant experience for a young person and their families."

John Hunter Children's Hospital pallia­tive care specialist, Dr Sharon Ryan, said the room was important to help alleviate unnecessary stress at a difficult time.

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Vocalists who will be part of the Lake Macquarle International Children's Games opening ceremony

Shoppers at Charlestown Square last Thursday night were treated to a glimpse of the vocal talent that will perform at the opening

ceremony of the Lake Macquarie Interna­tional Children's Games in December.

Mayor of Lake Macquarie, Jodie Harrison said the performers demonstrated the high-quality show that will be on display at the Games opening ceremony. "The excitement for the Games is building out in the community and I am thrilled to watch as it all comes together in the lead-up to the event. Performances like those tonight remind us of how close we are to the main event." Vocalists who sang on Thursday and who will perform at the opening ceremony include: Kirra Pryor (Whitebridge High School), Emma Masters (Kotara High School), Fabihah Siddique (Merewether High School), Kacie Bourke (Hunter School of Performing Arts), Tom

Johnson (Belmont High School), Layla Tweed (Charlton Christian College), Kaitlyn Simm (Whitebridge High School), Gabrielle Connett (St Phillip's Waratah), Sebastien Thirnton-Walker (Hunter School of Performing Arts), Jamie Razon (Lake Macquarie High School), Jayde Corner (Lambton High School), Khiara Doyle-Ali (St Phillip's Waratah), Lusha Lowndes (Hunter School of Performing Arts), Nathan Robertson (Warners Bay High), Tyler Chapman (Lambton High School), Kristy April Hooper (St Phillip's Waratah).

The 2014 Lake Macquarie International Children's Games will be held from December 6-11. The free Games opening ceremony will be held at Speers Point Park on Sunday, December 7 from spm. To find out more about the Games, visit www.icg-Iakemacquarie2014.com or follow the Facebook and Twitter pages.

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Scout group turns 90

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In an era where electronic devices are the entertainment go-to for children, bushcraft, knot tying and camping may seem obsolete.

The 1st New Lambton Scout group, however, has survived the rise of the Xbox, and in August will celebrate its 90th birthday.

"It's a really good environment," Committee Chairman, Michael Dicker said.

"It's not competitive and they get a lot of independence to do things."

Formed on July 1, 1924 by Arthur Viggers, and boasting ex-members such as current world record holder of

the water speed record, Ken Warby and Newcastle ex-Lord Mayor, John Tate, the pack is split into four age groups, with members ranging from six to 18 years old.

It is also the oldest continuously running Scout group in the region, and to celebrate this will be holding a reunion dinner on Saturday, August 9.

Mr Dicker is seeking old memorabilia and ex-members who would like to share their memories. "If anyone in the commu­nity has photos of the group or links to the group and are willing to share that would be fantastic," he said. "It would be really nice to get some ex-members involved in the celebrations."

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Police are appealing for information following an armed robbery in Jesmond on Saturday.

About 4.40pm, a 57·year·old man and his two sons were at their Mitsubishi Lancer which was parked in a car park of a shopping centre on Blue Gum Road, when a man armed with a hammer ran towards them.

A second man appeared at the vehicle, and both men attempted to remove items from the car, while threatening the trio and demanding money.

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The man and his two sons were uninjured.

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About 7.50pm, emergency services were called a house on Mabel Street, after reports of an assault.

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He was subsequently sprayed with OC and arrested.

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West Wallsend Swim Centre is diving into $2.4 million of upgrades.

Councillors accepted a tender from Sydney-based Kane Construc­tions at last week's meeting for a plant room upgrade and associated works.

The upgrades will address ageing infrastructure and improve water and air quality in the centre, by replacing the current plant equipment, including the systems that handle filtration, air

handling, heating and sanitisation . There will also be a redesign of the swim centre layout and a refurbishment of the entry and landscaping, as well as a retil­ing of the pool.

Councillors were unanimous in their acceptance of the tender, with Cr Brian Adamthwaite saying it was an excellent move from the Council.

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Native flora will soon be taking pride of place at Francis Greenway High School after receiving a $2500 grant to

increase plant diversity at the Beresfield school.

The project will see students clear ground in the school's back oval and then plant the native trees and shrubs with the hope of also attracting native birds into the school grounds.

HSIE teacher, Scott Budden said that the project will develop relationships

between what is happening in and out of the classroom. "It's all about trying to engage the students in the classroom by undertaking activities outside," he said.

"It gives them a chance to show they do understand what is happening in the classroom in a practical way."

Member for Maitland, Robyn Parker said that the project has many benefits.

"This is a great learning opportunity for the students involved as well as being a win for the local environment," she said.

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G Roadworks

Lake Macquarie City Council will be undertaking traffic improvement works on Park Road and The Esplanade at Speers Point from Monday, July 7.

Council's Manager Asset Manage­ment, Glen Walker, said the work would see the installation of a new roundabout at the western end of Park Road, dedicated turning lanes from The Esplanade into Park Road and drainage upgrades.

"The upgrade work will improve traf­fic flow and increase safety for motor­ists, pedestrians and cyclists accessing community facilities such as the Speers Point Swim Centre, Variety Playground and Lake Macquarie Football Facility which is currently under construc­tion," Mr Walker said.

Work will be carried out Monday to Friday from 6.30am to 6pm and some weekends. Construction of the roundabout and associated works are expected to be completed in November 2014, weather permitting. "To ensure the safety of workers, motorists and other park users, changed traffic condi­tions will be in place while the work is carried out," Mr Walker said.

Alternative parking arrangements and signage will be in place. A tempo­rary 40km/h speed limit will be in place when workers are on-site.

Member for Lake Macquarie. Greg Piper with Steve Wait from The Business Centre

The Small Biz Bus visited Cardiff and Toronto last week with Member for Lake Macquarie, Greg Piper on hand to support the initiative along with Business Devel­opment Manager and Business Advisor at The Business Centre, Steve Wait.

The Small Biz Bus is a State Government service that takes experienced advisors all over NSW to give face-to-face, person­alised advice to small businesses.

All information provided by businesses and the advice received is confidential and at no cost.

Small Biz Connect advisors on the Bus are experienced in small business and able to talk to you about the issues and questions that arise in small business.

For full information on the service, please visit www.smallbusiness.nsw. gov.au

Advice and guidance can be given in various areas of business including finances, staffing, expansion plans, starting a business, dealing with other businesses or government, marketing or making the most of online opportunities.

G Minimum wage rate changes come into effect

New minimum wage rates began on July 1 with the Fair Work Ombudsman is encouraging employers to check pay guides on its website.

The national minimum wage increased to $16.87 an hour. The transition to modern award rates of pay also ended on July 1 and makes accessing information on wages and conditions much simpler.

"We now have a truly national system of modern awards. What this means is that calculating wages has become a whole lot simpler," says Fair Work Ombudsman Natalie James. "This makes it easier for employees to work out what they should be earning. Employers, too, can access the Fair Work Ombudsman'S simple online pay tools to work out the correct pay rates

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NEWCASTLE MATTERS

New pricing structure at Summerhill

A new fees and charges structure is now in place at Summer­hill Waste Management Centre. Did you know that Council is offering savings to customers who separate recyclables?

The new pricing structure offers a lower price per tonne for sorted materials than for mixed waste loads, so you can minimise your costs by separating recyclables and reusable materials. Simply separate materials such as concrete, wood, green waste and household recyclables before taking them to Summerhill.

Unit pricing has also been introduced for mattresses, fridges, tyres, lead acid batteries and gas bottles, which are difficult and costly to process. Scrap metal (excluding fridges) and household quantities of e-waste are free of charge.

You can request a self-haul voucher through Council's free Bulk Waste service to drop offup to two cubic metres of house­hold waste at Summerhill twice a year. With the self-haul option you can dispose ofitems not accepted via the kerbside collection, such as tyres, green waste, fridges, freezers, build­ing waste, glass, mirrors, household rubbish and recyclables.

A list of the fees and charges is available in the new Waste Services Guide being distributed to all households this month.

Speaking of recycling, if you have any old mobile phones or accessories lying around, bring them to the City Administra­tion Centre at 282 King Street for recycling in MobileMuster's Interactive Collection Unit.

The Mobile Muster is on from Monday 30 June to Friday 4 July from 8:30am to 5pm. Check out how your old phone is recycled using the educational touch screen.

More than 90% of the materials in the mobiles and acces­sories will be recovered and used to make new products, avoiding future greenhouse gas emissions, saving energy, protecting our environment and conserving scarce natural resources.

For more information visit www.mobilemuster.com.au. Make a positive environmental impact: sort your recyclables

for Summerhill and recycle your old mobile phones at the Mobile Muster.

LAKE MACQUARIE MATTERS

Lake Macquarie gears up for NAIDOC Week

I am proud that the Lake Macquarie community and Council is actively involved in promoting NAIDOC Week, which this year will be held between 6 and 13 July.

This year, NAIDOC Week will honour all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and women who have fought in defence of country, from our warriors in the Frontier Wars to our warriors who have served with honour and pride in Australia's military conflicts and engagements across the globe.

My father grew up in Port Macquarie and had many Aboriginal friends while he was in primary school, but when he entered into high school, he was told he wasn't allowed to associate with them anymore. During this time, Aboriginal men, who were fighting and serving the country weren't even recognised as people but rather under the Flora and Fauna Act.

We have come such a long way since then and celebrations to recognise the efforts of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and women who, even though they were not citizens of this country at the time still fought for Australia to be what it is today, are long overdue.

I encourage residents to attend and participate in Lake Macquarie's NAIDOC Week celebrations, which include flag raising ceremonies, the annual Westlakes community march, and family fun days on both sides of the Lake. For details, go to www.lakemac.com.au.

Don't forget that Council also has a program of fun-filled activities to keep the kids entertained these school holidays. Dinosaurs, farm animals, monsters, bugs and nature are just some of the fun things children can learn about at Lake Mac Libraries and the Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery. Plus, Lake Mac's heated and indoor swim centres have learn-to-swim classes for children who love the water.

More details at www.lakemac.com.au/playtime.

Changed traffic conditions Park Road, Speers Point Park 7 July to 10 November 2014

Council will be undertaking roadworks at the entrance to Speers Point Park, on Park Road and The Esplanade between 7 July and 10 November 2014.

Works will involve:

• construction of a roundabout at the western end of Park Road to provide improved access to Speers Point Park, Speers Point Swim Centre, the Lake Macquarie Variety Playground and the Lake Macquarie Football Facility (currently under construction);

• reconstruction of Park Road; and • upgrade of the intersection of Park Road and The Esplanade to include turning lanes from The Esplanade into Park Road. Changed traffic conditions in the Speers Point Park area will apply for the duration of the works.

Alternate parking is available off Creek Reserve Road. Council apologises for any inconvenience and looks forward to delivering improved access and safety at this popular location.

For progress updates on the works, like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/ lakemaccity or follow us on Twitter @Iakemac. For other enquiries, phone Council's Customer Service Centre on 4921 0333. For further enquiries, contact Council's Governance Officer, Lauren Crowe on 4921 0584 or email councilioradministration@lakemac.nsw.gov.au.

Better Buildings Strategy for Community Buildings

Council invites comment on the draft Lake Macquarie City Council Better Buildings Strategy for Community Buildings.

The aim of the Strategy is to support current initiatives to lower Council and user costs over the life of these community assets. It does this by providing guidance on how to incorporate sustainable building practices into Council's community buildings to reduce maintenance and operational costs, whilst at the same time reducing environmental impacts. The Strategy is applicable to works to deSign, construct, upgrade, renew and replace Council's community buildings.

The types of community buildings addressed by the Strategy include: community halls, childcare facilities, aged and disability services, libraries, cultural buildings, multi-purpose buildings, sporting and aquatic centres, public amenities and sporting club amenities.

Documentation and information about the Strategy can be obtained:

• online at www.lakemac.com.au (accessible via Council's on-line services at all Lake Macquarie City Council libraries)

• in person at: Council's Customer Service Centre, 126-138 Main Road, Speers Point, (8.00am-5.00pm Monday to Friday) and Lake Macquarie City libraries; or

• by contacting Council's Customer Service Centre on 4921 0333 to request a copy of the draft document.

Submissions: Please mark written submissions 'City of Lake Macquarie Better Buildings Strategy' and either email to betterbuildings@lakemac.nsw.gov.au or write to Box 1906 HRMC 2310 by 5:00pm Thursday 31 July 2014.

Further enquiries: Please contact - Ms Melissa Bailey

Sustainability Department on 4921 0333.

Brian Bell, General Manager Box 1906 HRMC NSW 2310 www.lakemac.com.au Tel: 4921 0333 Email: council@lakemac.nsw.gov.au

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You may have seen some publicity about women being told not to breastfeed in public. It's crazy when what has been natural for millions of years can suddenly somehow find itself 'Unfashionable'. Just like our food choices or activity levels, we are doing things a lot differently than our ancestors and the results are often turning out to be detrimental.

Take something as natural as childbirth. A series of papers recently released in The Lancet Journal have shown that women's health is being increasingly threatened by the 'over­medicalisation' of pregnancy in both poorer parts of the world and high-income countries such as Australia.

Routine use of unnecessary interventions including Caesar­ean section, cutting to facilitate childbirth and restrictions on movement during labour can have lasting effects on both mothers and babies. One professor from Australia's University of Technology, Sydney, said: ''Both under-use and over-use of medical interventions in pregnancy contribute to short and long-term illness for an estimated 20 million child-bearing women".

''In high-income countries, midwife-led units were better at generating natural births and lower levels of hormone treat­ment, assisted birth, Caesarean birth and vaginal cutting than conventional labour wards?'

Independent midwife care also appeared to have important benefits, one Danish study says, including reduced maternal ill-health and an increased likelihood of spontaneous natural birth. Each year, 139 million births are estimated to take place around the world, and with almost 300,000 women dying during pregnancy, the experts say. They estimated that if midwifery coverage increased by just a quarter, the rate of maternal deaths could be halved by 2030.

Importantly the authors say there is the need to treat women with respect, to acknowledge their own preferences around childbirth and to ensure they have high quality information.

Just like so many other parts of our lives everybody should take an interest, get informed and make their own decisions.

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Chillblains - a nasty visitor in winter

• The recent blast of cold air has brought an unwelcome number

of cold-related injuries through our practice this week. Chilblains are the most common injury we've seen, but some

have been quite severe with the development of painful ulcers. Anyone can get chilblains, but it seems to be more common in

the young, the elderly and those with poor circulation. Chilblains often present as patches of discoloured skin, mostly

red but when it is severe it can be blue or even white. The patches can become itchy and swollen. There may be a burning sensation, sometimes the skin dries

and cracks. In severe cases, ulcers will develop. It is an unusual response to the cold and tends to effect the

extremities most, such as the finger tips, toes, the nose and ear lobes .

While the exact cause is not known, it is thought that the body's tiny blood vessels constrict to conserve body heat.

As a result the blood flow to the effected areas becomes very slow.

As the area warms up, the blood vessels become leaky causing swelling and inflammation.

There may be some evidence that the speed the cold body part is warmed up may actually lead to chilblains.

Heating, with a hot water bottle or sitting close to a heater or fire may actually worsen the problem. It is better to heat your whole body up gradually.

So, how do you prevent chilblains? It seems obvious, but you should try and keep warm and dry.

Use gloves and warm socks to keep your hands and feet warm. Ideally choose a material that can breathe so that they don't get too damp.

Keep ears and head warm with a beanie and scarf. Multiple layers that trap the air keep you warmer than one

bulky layer. Don't wear shoes that are too tight, that may effect you circula­

tion. See your doctor if you suffer recurrent or severe chilblains.

DEC LAN CLAUSEN NARELLE McCLELLAND ANTHONY PIGGOTT Commentator _ @DeclanClausen

Global warming isa reality

The science is settled. 97% of scientists who regularly publish in the area have significant evidence demon­strating that global warming is happening. Ignoring it won't make it go away. This is the inconvenient truth that underlines Al Gore's Oscar-winning film and his continued environmental activism.

The science also tells us that unabated global warm­ing will have a serious impact on our region. With more severe weather events ranging from severe drought to dangerous Pasha Bulker style storms, global warming is not good news for the Hunter. Many industries, from the vineyards to tourism, depend on the quality of our climate. But it isn't too late to adopt a solution.

Last week I was privileged to have the opportunity to attend Al Gore's Climate Reality Project and be trained as a Climate Leader. I was fortunate to be able to attend this training with the support of the Australian Conservation Foundation. Over three days I had the opportunity to hear from global leaders, learn the latest on climate science and share stories from the Hunter. The training also served as a great lens through which to review recent developments on climate policy in Canberra.

Lasting action on global warming will only happen when the whole community is on board. I will be spend­ing the coming months talking to rotary clubs, commu­nity groups, P&Cs and anyone else who will listen about the urgency and opportunities created by taking action. You can find out more at www.declanclausen.com.au

Business

Bementored on the Bus

As a small business owner you will always have goals that you want to reach. But one of the great difficulties is trying to step away from your business to strategi­cally think about how you're going to do this when you're constantly in the process of doing. Mentoring is a great way to help you plan to reach those goals. Mentors facilitate and encourage you to identify and focus on the key issues you face in your business and discuss with you the actions you need to take.

Mentoring can provide you with strategies to improve your business growth, increase your overall business, help you access business networks, help increase turnover, allow you to simplify your busi­ness structures, improve your cash flow and business knowledge.

One of the biggest problems is finding the time and money to commit to mentoring. This is where the Small Biz Bus comes in - The Small Biz Bus provides a mobile information and mentoring service that brings business advice right to your doorstep and at no cost to participants. It gives local small businesses the chance to access one-on-one personalised advice from experienced business mentors.

The Small Biz Bus will be stopping again shortly in the Hunter region.

Make sure you don't miss the Bus, contact The Busi­ness Centre on 4925 7700, or email info@businesscen­tre.com.au or visit www.businesscentre.com.au for more information about the bus visiting your area.

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Check upon vaccinations

Combine a fairly strong Australian dollar with the Australian sense of adventure and the result is that more and more Australians are travelling overseas, and often to exotic and remote locations.

But as the numbers of Australians travelling increases, so do the numbers of those travellers who become ill, with some dying while travelling overseas.

Infectious diseases that cause some of the overseas illnesses are often preventable through vaccinations so it is important that you discuss your travel plans with a health professional to ensure you have the correct vacci­nations for your trip and any booster doses of childhood vaccinations you may need. Vaccines can prevent you from contracting some diseases, but remember:

Vaccinations may be an entry requirement of some countries so check with the embassy or consulate of the countries you are intending to visit or transit. In some countries you may be refused entry or required to have the vaccination at the border. It is recommended you seek medical advice from your GP and have any vaccinations prior to leaving Australia. It's never too late to vaccinate; however, some vaccines require a long period to take effect and more than one dose may be needed. You may need boosters for childhood vaccines. Head to your Self Care Pharmacy and pick up the Travel Health fact card. Call the Pharmaceutical Society on 1300 369 772 for the nearest location or log onto www.psa.org.au and click on Self Care Pharmacy Finder.

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Every residence in Australia is required to have at least one working smoke alarm per level

REAL ESTATE

Don't neglect the smoke alarms

NoW that winter is here, it's timely for homeowners and tenants to make sure they have checked that smoke

alarms are in good working order and reviewed insurance arrangements to assure their possessions are covered, in the event of a fire.

Tenants often feel it's not their respon­sibility to change the batteries in a smoke alarm or make sure it is working correctly.

However, with winter the worst season for house fires, it is timely for all house­holds to do a quick double check.

If tenants have any concerns at all about the condition of smoke alarms in the property they rent, they should speak to their landlord or property manager.

By law, every residence in Australia is required to have at least one working smoke alarm located on each level of the home.

If the alarms are battery operated, make sure they are working and change the batteries if necessary.

If there are any problems get your land­lord or agent onto it immediately.

Tenants should also make sure they have a sufficient level of contents insur­ance to cover their possessions in the event of a fire .

For many tenants and young people, contents insurance can seem like just one more expense they can't afford.

But if anything happens, it's an expense they'll never regret.

It's critical that you have sufficient cover to be able to replace everyday items like clothes, children's toys and furniture.

Property owners also had a respon­sibility to ensure fire safety, through regular maintenance checks on heating appliances, including keeping a chim­ney clean, and installing an adequate number of smoke alarms.

Our fire authorities persistently remind us about the importance of working smoke alarms and the dangers of the winter fire season.

It's critical to regularly check safety features, to protect the property and, more importantly, to save lives.

Four out of five winter home fires start in kitchens, but electric blankets, clothes dryers, wood, gas and electric heaters are other common causes.

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10 Alana Close • Huge 4 bedroom family home in a cul-de-sac • Resort style saltwater in-ground swimming pool • Formalloungeldining, family + rumpus room • Large 896.2 sqm block • 2 x bathrooms, 2 x garage with drive thru access • Close to shops, schools & transport • Large enclosed entertainment area • A lovely family home, don't miss this! Price: $479,950 InSIi»ec·t: Saturday 5

J Patricia Place • Located in a whisper quiet cul-de-sac • 632.7 sqm block in a fantastic location • Lovely single level 3 bedroom brick home • Gas heating, gas cooking, air con • Massive outdoor undercover entertaining area· Drive thru access into backyard • Huge level backyard plus garaging • Just move on in and enjoy!

Price: $419,950 Inspect: Saturday 5 JulyI2-12:JOpm

Duncan 0416 290 55 5

~------------.. 18 Cambrian Place • 6 years young, 4 bedroom brick home • Currently returning approx $500 p/w • 682 sqm block in a quiet cul-de-sac • Lease expires Feb 2015 • Backing onto a peaceful reserve • DWA would love to renew lease • 2 x garage, 2 x bathrooms, 2 x air con • A great investment or home for you

Price: Best offer over $420,000 appOintment

Duncan 0416 290 55 5

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58 Harris Street • Opportunity to acquire approx 19,240m2 land • Potential subdivision (24 up to 30 lots) subject

toLMCC

Price: Expressions of Interest Inspect: By appOintment

Duncan 0416 290 55 5

MEREWETHER MAGIC

• 3 x access point to gain access to development site

• Storage + double gate access to yard

Real Estate is all about the 3 L's - Location, Location, Location and this well presented home fits that bill.

Located on a level 557 sqm block, here is your opportunity to purchase a home in a highly sought after location. The choices here are endless, do up the old home, knock down and rebuild that dream home you always wanted or do a small development (subject to NCC).

A flat easy walk to everything, within 500m radius you can be at Merewether Beach, The Beaches Hotel, Dixon Park, The Junction Primary School, The Junction Shopping Centre, Cafes and Restaurants, they are all at your doorstep.

Featuring 3 large bedrooms, study or small 4th bedroom, large lounge room, dining area opening off the updated kitchen, garaging, carport and a separate pad to store your boat

This is one property you don't want to miss out on!

IS William Street • Immaculate 3 bedroom home • Level 504.4 sqm block • Updated kitchen and bathroom, 2 x w/c • Fireplace, air con, polished timber floors

Price: Best OHer over $:199,950 Inspect: Saturday 5 July 2-2:JOpm Contact: Duncan 0416 290 55 5

• Garaging + carport + caravan/boat storage • Sparkling inground pool & entertaining area • Vegi patch and landscaped grounds • A beautiful home, you must see this

LAND FOR SALE

6 Churnwood Drive, Fletcher

$199,950 (535m2 block)

6 Cutter Way, West Wallsend

$199,950 (746.lm2 block)

37 Quigley Road, Bolton Point

$159,950 (862m2 block)

54 Blackwood Circuit, Cameron Park

$225,000 (7472 block)

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SELLING FAST DON'T MISS OUT! SECURE YOUR APARTMENT

1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apartments Offering A Complete Lifestyle

With Lift Access, Security & Moments To The Waterside.

DISPLAY SUITE Open 1 Dam - 4pm Wednesday - Sunday

Corner Howard St & King St Warners Bay

FIND OUT MORE www.shearwaterwarnersbay.com.au

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ALTERATIONS

The Seam Team Sewing Alteration Repairs

Casual, Business and Formal Wear Alteration Realistic Reasonable Rates

Prompt Friendly Service

Don't Pa.Y more than $20 to have ieans or trousers hemmed!

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0404763373 or come in and see us at

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ANTENNAS

• Foxtel, Phone, TV, Internet Points • eCTV Installations • Satellite TV • TVWall Mounting • TV, DVD, HDD, (with hidden cables)

Tune-Ins/Setups • Install New Antennas • Home Theatre & & Remove Old Ones

Surround Sound Installs • AV Fault Finding

0431 766033 WW9872

BATHROOMS

BATHROOMS fr $8890 complete *Including all trades & fiHings* ....

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-Decks - Extensions - Kitchens ~ -24 years experience Bid Lit 211D22C :i:

www.allquality.biz 0499116040

Bathrooms Renovation Specialists ,.., Tiling ~ ,.., Leaky ~howers ·~I ,.., Laudrtes

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

BUSINESS OF THE WEEK

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

• Domestic or Commercial Painting and Decorating Projects

• Anti-Graffiti Coatings • Roof Re-Finishing

• Texture Coating • Fire Retardant Systems

• High Pressure Water Cleaning

Six great reasons to use Bel-Air Painting Services: 1. Our free written quotes are valid for 6 months

2. All our commercial work is fully guaranteed

3. You are covered by warranty insurance on all domestic work

4. Only the best premium products used on your home or property

5. We are proud members of the Master Painters Association

6. We will make an appointment time to suit your needs

Phone John Carver on: 49658888 0418496 970

ftl MASTER PAINTERS ASSOCIATION

Gold Lie 436C www.belair-painting.com.au ~ MEMBER

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

BATHROOMS

NORM'S TILING BILL:S BATHROOMS

Specialising in removal of baths and building of walk in showers

for the disabled & elderly.

Phone Norman on: 0408 671 617 Phone Bill on: 0406 068 262

BRICKLAYING

FREE QUOTES! • Retaining Walls

• Fences • New Homes Ph Adam: 0414311 720

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RENOVATIONS SPECIALIST MAINTENANCE GROUP

• Wall & Floor Tiling • Internal &

External Work • Bathrooms/Laundrys • Gyprocking

• Carpentry • Painting • Bricklaying • Concreting

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Phone Neil: 0431 515 oBB Lie: 214118e - R91364 - 232492e - 233668

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

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

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

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

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CONCRETING

MACWILCRETE ~ .Residential concretor Uc: 189172c ~ ·AII types of concrete finishes oOriveways oPatios oGarage Slabs oFootings oRe-Surfacing

Ph Darren: 0403 746 022

MAXIMUS CONCRETE CONSTRUCTIONS

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• NEW HOMES • POOL SURROUNOS • DRIVEWAYS • EXTENSIONS • GARAGES & SHEDS • REPAIRS • ENTERTAINMENT AREAS • PAllOS & PATHS • RESURFACING

FREE QUOTES • CUSTOM DESIGN ~

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

Phone Mick Dunley 0410 312 247

TRADES & SERVICES

CONCRETING

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DECKS & PERGOLAS

SPECIALISING IN DECKS & PERGOLAS Ie BUILDERS

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

Lic no. 146456C WW8263

DESIGN AND DRAFTING

• New Homes • Alterations • Renovations • Additions

Charlestown Home Plan Service Ph 0418 764 257 or 4942 5878

ELECTRICAL

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NO ELECTRICAL JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL • Lights • Power Points • Ceiling Fans

• Smoke Alarms • Safety Switches • Testing & Fault Finding • Rewiring & Installs

• Electrical Hot Water Repairs • Small Appliance Repairs

- Ovens/Cookers, Hot Plates & Rangehoods

PENSIONER DISCOUNTS CONTACT MARTY ON ~

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in I 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

ELECTRICAL

CRAIG BELLAMY ELECTRICAL

EXCAVATIONS & EARTHMOVING

JUS DIGGIN EXCAVATOR + TIPPER HIRE Specialising in tight fit excavations CIO

NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL • FREE QUOTES ~ PH. JUSTIN 0438408801 3:

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FENCING & GATES

ALL S,.YLE FENCING Specialising in: ~

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

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Timber and Cancrete Retaining Walls TImber, Colarband, Feature, Aluminium and Glass Fences

landscaping and Turfing

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• Steel • Pool • Colorbond®

• Gates • Paling • Picket :-• Feature Fencing ~

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GUTTER CLEANING

FLOORING

• Laying of new floors • Sanding & Polishing

new & old floors • Free quotes

Call the Big Boys

GUTTER CLEANING

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

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GUTTERING

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

VACUUM SYSTEM We clean all gutters with our new vacuum machine technology using trained WH&S and certificated working at heights crew, we also have prafessional installers of Gutter guard. we promise fa bear any written quOl8 by 20%!

PENSIONERS DISCOUNTS & ALL INSURANCES IN PLACE FOR YOUR PEACE OF MIND. WE WILL BEAT ANY PRICE!

TRADES & SERVICES

GUTTERING

ABC SEAMLESS GUTTER DISCOUNTERS

All Types of Gutters Installed Factory Direct • Comprehensive Warranties * Metal Roofing * leafguard Products

I.J * Rainwater * Tanks Roof Restoration ~ Reliable Service & Competitive Prices ....

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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 I • METAL ROOFING • lEAF GUARD • VAllEY IRONS • FREE ADVICE • FREE QUOTES • BIRD PROOFING

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

CARDIFF GU,.,.ERIMG SPECIALIS,.

'" • Repairs or renewal • Roof replacements ~ • Leaf & Bird Proofing • Leak repairs ~ • Gutter Cleaning • No job too small 3: • Stormwater drainage • Free quotes - pensioner rates

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• Quality Bluescope Stee_1 • Leaf Protection • • Curved Gutters {>

• Professional Service 0 • Custom Folded Flashings

PHONE BRICE, MANDY OR SAM

AH: 4959 8566 FAX: 4027 5673 WW8186

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BUSINESS OF THE WEEK

MAXIMUS CONCRETE CONSTRUCTIONS

Lie. #268079C

• NEW HOMES • POOL SURROUNDS • DRIVEWAYS • EXTENSIONS • GARAGES & SHEDS • REPAIRS • ENTERTAINMENT AREAS • PATIOS & PATHS • RESURFACING

FREE QUOTES • CUSTOM DESIGN 17 YEARS

EXPERIENCE CONCRETE ~

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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 3:

LANDSCAPING

Specialising in:

• Paving • Retaining walls • Decking • Fencing

www.dezignalandscape.com.au ;::: Call Mike 0451960820 I

LAWNMOWING

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• Lawn mowing • Pruning 3: • Gardening • House wash downs

Ph: 0409 499 783

LAWNMOWING

LAWNS MOWED FROM $30* • GARDEN MAINTENANCE 1

• FREE QUOTES j • FULLY INSURED i

• PENSIONER DISCOUNT ~

PHONE 0423118988

PAINTERS & DECORATORS

Eric's Poinfing • Interior & Exterior • Plaster Repairs • Feature Walls • All work guaranteed Phone Eric

0401 295 071 WW8197

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CONCRETING

PAINTERS & DECORATORS

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Licence No. 222296c

• Re-paints & new work FREE QUOTES! • Dulux Premium paints Call Dave • Reasonable prices 0406473 572 • Industrial- commercial- domestic www.inslepainting.com.au WW8199

PEST CONTROL

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

Specialising in Tsnnita & Pra-pun;hase inspections. Genetal Pest Tl1NJtments, Tsnnita TI8IJImenIs & Bailing Systems,

Pre & Post Consttuction TermifJ! Treatments

Ph 4975 5533 PC REG 3255 WW8203

PIER REPLACEMENTS

RE-PIERING PIER REPLACEMENT

RE-LEVELING c>

0422 341 858 ! 4942 7140 WW8367

PLASTERING

.. Gypco Inte,io" ~ ~ A brilliant plasterboard service by Gypco. ~ ~ Specialising in small, large and insurance jobs.

:i Paul Gauci 0411961 519

- Driveways - Driveway repair - Footings - Underpinning- Pathways - All Concrete Work

CALL JOHN 0412 273 367 I

TRADES & SERVICES PLASTERING

MG PLASTERING Qualified in all aspects of

GYPROCK AND PLASTERING - NO JOB TOO SMALL -

Patch-up specialists. Quality finish using quality products.

Reliable, trustworthy. Servicing all areas. Call anytime for a friendly, FREE quote. :g

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• Plumber • Gasfitter • Gutters • Blocked Sewers

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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

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Small to Medium Jobs Newcastle &

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Phone Grant· 0406721 091

REMOVALIST

©~~~~~~~ No depot to depot charge ~ for move in Newcastle areas ~

All areas! Call Ross 4957 7695

RENDERING

PEDRO CEMENT RENDERING CONTEMPORARY AND TRADITIONAL RENDER

HIAmember Licence No: 168033C

• All textured coatings our speciality ( blueboard, polystyrene

cladding fitted and finished) • Exterior painting - Dulux accredited

• Repair work (concrete) ~ • 30 years experience ~

• Free quotes all areas of the Hunter ~

0414 910 487 • 4955 8150

To advertise here call Gary on 4032 8151

PLUMBING

ROOFING

• Leak Detection ~ H"~"'.':!"" • Roof Repairs ~' '1'

• Roof Painting • Roof Cleaning

• Guttering • Metal Roofing

• Leaf Screening (for your gutters)

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• RENEWALS AND REPAIRS <D

• REMOVAL OF OLD MATERIALS i;1i • ALL COLORBOND ROOFING REQUIREMENTS ~

• FIRST CLASS WORKMANSHIP

CALL RICK 0409 225 188

Right a. Rain Roofing • All roof repairs & renewal

o No job too big or small 0 Quality tradesman

Service guaranteed Ph Shane 4959 6091 Mob 0410 564 044

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

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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 ~ Tiling 5

Bathroom renovations Decks&: living areas

110 loll too small ~ Call Roll 0421184141 I

BUSINESS OF THE WEEK

The Seam Team Sewing Alteration Repairs

Casual, Business and Formal Wear Alteration Realistic Reasonable Rates

Prompt Friendly Service

Don't pay more than $20 to have ieans or trousers hemmed!

Call our team on

0404763 373 or come in and see us at

Suite 4 Levell, 68 Nelson St Wallsend It's up stairs but it's worth it!!

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FULLY INSURED FREE QUOTES!

Ph 4950 1573 Mob 0414 300 305

Trimm ng-• Small, medium & large jobs • Prompt service' Full Insured

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

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TREE SERVICES

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

• Arborist • Prompt reliable service 30 years' experience

No job too small or large

CROWN TREE SERVICES • Stump grinding & wood chipping • Full tree removal & block clearing~- ~ • Crown reduction & shaping : "" ~ FREE QUOTES & 24 HR SERVICE ' . $:

Ph Tony 0412769957 Carrington

For a limited time 7cmx 24cm ad

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

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for only $111 (min 6 weeks) Total cost $666! Limited spots available

To advertise your business or trade call Gary 4032 8151

PRECISION BUILDING! RE-PIERING PLASTERING ROOFING CONCRETING • Is your house moving? • Or cracking up? • Pier replacement • Underpinning • Pensioner discounts

• Quality workmanship • Fully insured • Renovation work • Water damage & patchwork • Fancy cornice specialist • Prompt reliable service

• Pensioner discount • Free Inspection • Roof repairs/restoration • Colourbond roofs • Whilry birds

• Driveways • Driveway repair • Footings • Underpinning • Pathways

• Free inspections • Clean up when job is complete • Leaf screen (for gutters) • All concrete work • Pensioner discounts • All aspect of plastering • Free quotes CALL JOHN 0412 273 367

CLASSIFIEDS CARRIERS. REMOVALS

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

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

COMPUTERS I. ACCESSORIES

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

COURSES

KNmlNG & CROCHET classes Ph: 49575501

EDUCATION I. TRAINING

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

HLTAID003 - Provide First Aid Previously known as Senior FilSt Aid

$1201 DAY COURSE ONLY

HLTAID004 - Provide an emergency first aid response in an

education and care setting ACECQA Approved

$1501 DAY COURSE ONLY

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FOR SALE

DOUBLE PILLOWTOP BED $500 Brand new mattress with base. Chiropractic. 15 yr warranty. Can deliver. 0422 173 808

CHIRO QUEEN MATTRESS $175 Brand new double chiropractic mattress. Full warranty. Can deliver. 0422173808

KING MATTRESS. Brand new 5 zone pocketspring. 15 yr warranty not $1350 sell $500 ono Can deliver. phone 0422173808

QUEEN LATEX PILLOWTOP MATTRESS $450 Brand new chiropractic. Damask fabric. 15 yr warranty. Can deliver. 0422 173 808

FOR SALE

BEDDING TRUCK SALE New Queen pillowtop mattress From $249 Sat & Sun only Huge range all sizes. Phone for details 0422173808

KING PILLOWTOP BED $600 Brand new king pillowtop mattress with base. 15 yr warranty. Worth $1495 sell $600. Can Deliver. 0422 173 808

FIREWOOD BEST IN THE HUNTER

2m Local = $260 2m Premium = $290 2m Vintage = $320 2m Iron bark = $350

All pricing includes delivery 6 days del service Yard service 6 days Smaller quantities avail

in yard service 17 Kyle St Rutherford 4932 685Il

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Advertise in the Classifieds from as little as $25! Phone Gary 4032 8151 today!

FOR SALE

FIREWOOD 4 SALE

Seasoned Bush Timber $95.00 per cubic metre

FREE delivery Newcastle and East Lake Macquarie

PH: 4953 0311 HEALTH BEAUTY I. FITNESS

Lose Weight! Our Tony Ferguson Weightloss program works! So don't wait for Summer to lose weight..start NOW! Soups available. Talk to James today

Terry White Chemists, Hamilton Tel: 49611269 2

Joan van Rotterdam Chiropractor Massage &

Acupuncture

20 Bayview Ave Blackalls Park

Phone 4950 5003 For AppOintments available

Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons and evenings

MARKETS

6 JULY - Christmas in July 3 AUGUST - Horse's Birthday

7 SEPTEMBER _ Father's Day Carnival

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The other quarter-finalists are Trevor Aitchison (Mayfield West), Owen Elliott (Nelson Bay), David Wayland (Beresfield), Lennon Scott (Raymond Terrace), Jim Towers (Raymond Terrace), Jamie Minter (Raymond Terrace) and Shannon Rowe (Alder Park). There is no play in the Major Singles Championship next weekend due to the Quadrangular Representative Series between Zones 2 (Newcastle), 4 (Western NSW), 9 (North Sydney) and 16 (nlawarra) being played

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N e1son Bay _e to surprise with a gallant upset over defendjng NHRU premjers Wara!ahs at Bill Strong Oval.

Expected to be also-rans this season, the Gropers are on the cusp of playing finals football for the first time in a decade. Tries to Dan Collins, Jeremy Segal and fly half Chad Northcott completEd the came from behind 17-12 victory.

University almost pulled off an upset but the boot of MereM!ther winger Eddie Clifton was enough to help them. cling onto a 18-14 win in an absorbing encoun­ter. The Studenls showed pIecty of heart in defence in a clash of two young and inexperienced teams. The :result sees the Green's c1inging to fifth spot on points diIIerenre from the Bay.

The match of the round lived up to expectations with two Conn teams producing a,..",. oflrlgh quality.Hamil· ton overcame the late withdrawal of star halfback Auvasa Fa1eali'i to reco:rd a tight 31-24 win. Matt Ferry filled in admirably and provided crisp ball for the Hamilton backs In d.ominaIe. The game seemed lost fur Beaches at 25-10 down, however a stir­riIlg two-try comeback was not enough as a late penalty goal to Jason Keelan on the

siren allowed Hamilton to increase their lead in second place to seven points over the third place Southern Beaches. Wanderers-'to1ead theoompeti·

_ with their 12th straight ~. A hat-trick of hies tIl half back. and captain Luke Sherwood and winger Billy Coffee eased the two blues to a comprehensive 74-7 smashing of Lake Macquarle. The Roos were no match for a dassy Wander­ers sidewbo continuetheir march towards the mlnar premlersblp.

In the final,..",., Maitlandshowed,;go. ofllnprovement m reconling a tough 19-8 home victory against Basts.

Inside centre Josh Gmy scored a double to help steer the Blacks to home.

In Round 12 action,. Southern Beaches host unbeaten Wandews. Ne1son Bay will be aiming to continue their march up the ladder when the Gropers travel to last -laced. Lake Macquarie. TheRooshave leaked over]50 points in two games and are searching for only their second win of the year. The Students have an almost impossible task when they meet a full strength Hamilton at Passmore oval. An understrength and out of form. Waratabs DllISt quicldy find their best rugby when they host Easts at Waratah oval and Maitland look forwanl to welamring MereM!ther to Marcellin Park knowing a victory is essential.

SOCCER

Jets replace Taggart

The Newcastle Jets have moved quickly to cover the loss of Soa:eroos striker, Adam Taggart, by signiDg Edson

Montano from Ecuadorian club Barce­lona SC onloan. TaggartwilljoinEnglW1Cbampions1Dp

club Fulham PC _ being g<anted a transfer last week. and leaves the Jets after two seasons in the Hunter. during which time he scared 18 goals in 44 appear""""'.

The21-year-oldenjoyedastellar2013/14 campaign for Newcastle, scoring 16 goals to wID the A-League's Golden Boot Award while also being named the NAB YoungFootballeroftheYear.

Montano, 23, bas made four senior appearances for the Ecuadorian national team and was a member of their squad for the 20ll Copa America. He has also represented his country at U·20 level. scoring five goals in 13 matches.

Taggart. who represented Australia at the 2Ol4 FIFA World CUp in Brazil. said he was exdted by the new challenge aheadofhim.

"I'd like to thank. everyone at the Newcastle Jets, including the players. staff and fans for their fantastic support over the past couple of seasons," Taggart said. "I've had two really eojoyabIe years at the Jets and for that reason I will

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Kurri Kurri scored in the final minute to upset Cessnock 30-26 at Cessnock Sports­ground.

Macquarie Scorpions over came Mait­land 26-24 at Peacock Field

Competition ladder after round n: *Western Suburbs 20ptS (+176), South Newcastle 18pts (+118), *Macquarie Scorpi­ons 14pts (+6), Maitland 12pts (+98), *Cess­nock lOpts (+56), *Central Newcastle lOpts (-34), *Lakes United 8pts (-88), Kurri Kurri 8pts (-100), *Port Stephens 4pts (-230). * denotes deferred match still to play.

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Knights remain on top • MATT LOGUE NEWCASTLEKNIGHTS.COM.AU

Inspired by a dogged defensive effort, the Knights' NYC side charged to a hard fought 20-16 victory over Parramatta at Pirtek

Stadium on Sunday. Fullback Bryce Donovan was a stand­

out, the team was also served well by five-eighth Sam Keenan, back-rower Lachlan Fitzgibbon and prop Luke Yates.

The four-point win keeps Knights on top of the Holden Cup ladder after 16 rounds with the bye this weekend.

In the opening exchanges, five-eighth Sam Keenan put in a grubber for himself on the last tackle, before regathering and scoring under the posts.

Fullback Bryce Donovan converted to give the Knights an early 6-0 lead after just two minutes.

They Knights made several basic errors and Parramatta made them pay after 12 minutes via hooker Alex Bush.

The nuggety NO.9 burrowed over from close range to score, while centre Nathan Davis converted to lock the scores at 6-all after 14 minutes.

This commitment was rewarded after 21 minutes when Parramatta hit the lead following a try to winger Halauafu Lavaka.

Davis missed the sideline conversion,

but it was the home side maintaining a slender 10-6 advantage with 16 minutes left in the first half.

Parramatta looked certain to extend their lead just minutes later through full­back Corey Makelim, but a sensational last-ditch tackle by Donovan denied the No. 1.

Donovan then went from defender to try-scorer after 31 minutes when he crossed in the corner.

The fullback missed the conversion, but the scores were locked at 10-all with eight minutes remaining in the first half.

Newcastle was rewarded for their resilient defence after 38 minutes when back-rower Lachlan Fitzgibbon barged over.

Donovan failed to covert from the side­line, but the Knights a 14-10 lead with two minutes left on the clock.

The Knights made the most of their chances after 51 minutes though when Donovan bagged his second try.

The fullback added the extras to give the men in red and blue a comfortable 20-10 buffer with 28 minutes remaining.

Parramatta refused to give in though and crossed after 63 minutes to reduce the Knights' lead to just four points with 16 minutes left in the match.

The Knights' NSW Cup team defeated Wentworthville 34-14 at the No.2 Sports­ground on Sunday.

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The Knights will freshen up with the bye this week having been rewarded for concentrating for the full 80 minutes.

The 16-10 win over Parramatta on Sunday showed plenty of character in front of a vocal Eels crowd.

Coach Wayne Bennett said he didn't think he had changed too much in terms of the team's preparation to inspire the victory.

"If you look at our performances over the last six or seven weeks, we've played some pretty fair football:' Bennett said at the post-match press conference.

"We've been beating ourselves, but we didn't beat ourselves here, that's been the difference!'

Bennett also welcomed the return to form of fullback Darius Boyd, who scored a length of the field try and made a try-saving tackle late in the match on powerful Eels forward Pauli Pauli.

"Darius is just back to enjoying his football:' Bennett said.

"I think he is also enjoying how the other guys are playing as well.

The Knights have the bye this weekend having recorded back-to-back victories

"He is just such a professional that he gets a bit down sometimes when they are not playing well.

"He kind of goes out the back door with

them, but they've all picked their act up. The Knights' next match will be against the

Cronulla Sharks at Remondis Stadium on Sunday, July 13 at 3pm.

Meanwhile, the Knights said Alex McKinnon is set to embark on the next stage of his recov­ery, departing the Royal North Shore Hospital for a spinal rehabilitation centre.

"Alex has had better use of his thumb and index finger on his right hand, which means he can hold a modified fork and drink bottle, or turn the pages of a newspaper:' the Knights said in a statement.

"While further improvements have been minimal in the six weeks since his last update, Alex remains positive and committed to his intense physiotherapy program".

The NRL have announced they will make a $1 donation for every fan who attends any Telstra premiership game in Round 19 to assist Alex.

CEO Dave Smith said the RiseForAlex round, from July 18 - 21, would give fans their chance to show their support for McKinnon.

He said a RiseForAlex Fund has been estab­lished to provide ongoing medical and finan­cial support for Alex.

"Wherever 1 go, people are moved by Alex's spirit and determination and they want to do their bit to help him:' Mr Smith said.

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