Seniors struggling Cost of living and travel for medical services eating up the finances

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Up to 10 unique senior clients are seeking the services of Maitland Neighbourhood Centre every week.

Senior Community Worker at the centre, Jenny Fullford said that in the last two years there has been a significant increase in the number of people in their 50s and 60S needing assistance, and that there are now also people in their 70S and 80S walking through the doors.

"It's just so sad to see when they have worked all their lives and now have to lower their pride and ask for help," she said.

Ms Fullford said that as well as the cost of medica­tion and having to support other family members, a lack of specialist medical services in the area was a major contributing factor.

"The majority of them have to travel to Newcastle for treatment and this really takes a toll on their finances," she said. "Even things like buying a sandwich and a cup of tea while they're there, because they have to eat. There are all these little things that make it really big for them."

In the lead-up to last week's State Budget, the NSW Government announced that it would contribute an additional $107 million towards senior concessions in 2014/]5, following the Federal Government's axing of a National Partnership agreement which will see $450 million withdrawn from pensioner and senior concessions from July 1.

Story continues on )) p. 5 Maitland Neighbourhood Centre Senior Community Worker, Jenny Fullford sees a client

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$SOOm is a good start, but more needed for kids in danger One of the best outcomes in last week's state budget was the announcement of an extra $500 million of funding to investigate reports chil­dren at serious risk ofhann.

There will be 73 new caseworker positions to help Family and Community Services (FaCS) deal with the neverending stream of reports to follow up.

Having spoken to numerous caseworkers over the years about the relative scarcity of funding, it's clear that governments need to funnel every last dollar they can possibly manage into adding to resources. The community is understandably outraged when reports emerge of children being abused for long periods of times before action is taken. Often these families are known to FaCS but for whatever reason, they aren't being watched closely enough by authorities.

It's unfair to blame the caseworkers as they have many cases to deal with at once and some­times spread over a large part of their region - this is particularly the case in the Hunter.

However, things in this regard are definitely changing for the better. For the past few years, the Government has been in the process of trans­ferring responsibility for foster care management to the private sector.

In the Hunter region some of the more well­known foster care agencies are Samaritans, Life Without Barriers, CatholicCare and Allambi

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Youth Services. Caseworkers in these agencies have their workloads limited so they aren't forced into situations where they are handling 30 or more cases at once as has been reported in the past as happening to DoCS staff. Caseworkers in the private sector have told me they work on around 10-12 cases at anyone time.

There will be $100m spent on overhauling and updating the Community Services computer system which apparently is time-consuming to use. Anything that gets the caseworkers out of the office and in to the community has to be a good idea.

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STATE BUDGET

Record education spend e More cash finds its way to Maitland

Further funds were released for Maitland projects in last week's budget which Member for Maitland, Robyn Parker said made the city a big winner. Widespread improvements for Hunter TAFE campuses

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Hunter TAFE is set to benefit from the record spend on education and training in last week's State budget.

Kurri Kurri TAFE received nearly $7.5 million to finish its plant and heavy vehicle training centre, which is due for completion later this year, while a further $338,000 will be spent on the dry wall plastering centre at Maitland TAFE.

Member for Maitland, Robyn Parker said the new facilities at Maitland TAFE would become a "centre for excellence" of national standards when they open in semester one next year. "These new buildings will bring 400

additional enrolments and attract students from across Australia," she said. "These investments are an indication of

what we're doing here in Maitland with TAFE and that's targeting courses to meet the demands oflocal industry."

Hunter TAFE's Newcastle campus at Tighes Hill will also be a major benefi­ciary, with an extensive refurbishment of Block D to get underway later this year. The refurbished facilities, expected to be complete in 2018, will cater to a range of trades including, fitting and machining,

Hunter TAFE Institute director, Phil Cox and Member for Newcastle, Tim Owen in the soon-to-be-updates Block D at Hunter TAFE's Newcastle campus

welding, metal fabrication, maritime studies and aged care.

Hunter TAFE institute director, Phil Cox said the upgrades demonstrated the institution's 120-year commitment to responding to the needs oflocal industry, business and the wider Hunter commu­nity. "The work will further enhance Hunter TAFE's enviable reputation for

developing a high quality, job ready workforce through excellent teachers and sound partnerships with local busi­ness and industry," he said.

Labor candidate for Maitland, Jenny Aitchison welcomed the investment in local TAFE campuses but said it did not excuse the job cuts and rising tuition fees brought about by the current Govern­ment.

"In regards to Maitland, I am very supportive of investment in our local TAFE but I am very concerned that 100 TAFE teachers have been sacked since the Coalition took office and that fees will increase significantly for students under the current Government," she said While admitting there had been job losses in the sector under the Coalition Govern­ment, Ms Parker said many of these jobs were "back office bureaucracy" positions and any teaching job losses were the result of changing industry demand. In his budget reply speech, Opposition

Leader John Robertson said an elected Labor Government would cap TAFE fees at 2014 levels. He said the Labor Party would imme­

diately seek to introduced legislation to block the Baird Government's increases to TAFE fees, which are due to come into effect from January next year.

"The electorate will see a substantial investment to deliver key infrastructure and services in health, education, emer­gency services, transport and roads," she said. The funding includes:

• $15 million for the Maitland rounda­bout flyover

• $3.2 million for continued planning of the new hospital at Metford

• $1.4 million to construct a new Fire Station at Rutherford

• A new bus route between Thornton train station and the Green Hills shopping centre via Chisholm

An additional $100,000 has also been allocated to the Maitland Electorate for funding through the Community Building Partnership program.

"This will allow more community groups and councils to receive funding that will provide positive social, recreational and environmental outcomes in the local community," Ms Parker said.

The Government announced $340,000 would be spent on planning for the Ml Pacific Motorway extension to Raymond Terrace.

"Even though getting the planning underway is just the first phase, the money will come as a relief to motorists," NRMA local director Kyle Loades said.

There was also $3.3m allocated for main­tenance pavement rebuilding on Wine Country Drive at Rothbury.

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The energy debate heats NSW Treasurer takes aim at the Opposition Leader over power sell-off comments

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State Treasurer Andrew Constance has used his budget speech to take aim at the Opposition over its criti­cisms ofthe Government's plan to

lease 49 per cent of the State's electricity network.

Handing down the 2014-15 Budget last Tuesday, Mr Constance said the Opposi­tion could not support its claims that the consumers would pay more.

"The unions and their parliamentary representatives will claim disasters of biblical proportions," he said.

"The facts don't support this case." Visiting the Hunter in the lead up to last

week's budget, Opposition Leader John Robertson said families would be stung with higher power bills if the network is privatised.

"Hunter families know that no private company is going to spend billions of dollars buying these businesses to lower electricity prices," he said.

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''When the Liberals privatised electricity in South Australia, they promised lower energy bills and now South Australia has the highest electricity prices in the country."

Mr Constance said costs would be regulated by a Commonwealth body, the

Australian Energy Regulator, and that private sector investment would help drive out "union featherbedding", leading to greater efficiencies in management and maintenance.

"This will deliver enormous benefits to consumers," he said.

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STATE BUDGET » Seniors struggling

Ending the overcrowding Budget delivers $9.3m for paediatric and neonatal upgrades "The Federal Budget ripped more than

$450 million over four years to assist the state give discounts for pensioners and seniors," State Treasurer, Andrew Constance said in his budget speech .

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The much-anticipated upgrade of the Paediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Units at John Hunter Children's Hospital

will soon get underway, with the NSW Government allocating $9.3 million in last week's budget to begin the projects.

"I confirm that the New South Wales Government will fill the gap left to us by Canberra in 2014-15.

"In the coming year, no senior or pensioner already struggling with the cost of living will face an increase in ticket prices or bills because of a funding cut by Canberra."

Budget papers estimate that over 1.4 million people in NSW will hold a seniors card in the next financial year, an increase of almost 80,000 from 2013-14.

Member for Maitland, Robyn Parker said that she was thrilled that concessions would be protected.

Work on stage one of the hospital's new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) will commence with a $400,000 alloca­tion from the Hunter Infrastructure Investment Fund, while the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) will receive $8.9 million. Visiting the NICU last year, Health Minister Jillian Skinner said it had become overcrowded.

Member for Charlestown, Andrew Cornwell and Minister for Health, Jillian Skinner watch over newborn. Hunter, with parents Matt and Rachel Smith in the Neonatal Intesive Care Unit at John Hunter Children's Hospital last year

"With more than 13,000 seniors over 60 in Maitland, I understand the cost ofliving pressures they face," she said.

"I was shocked when I first came to this hospital and saw some of the facilities they had to cope with," she said. "The NICU has cribs that are far too close together - they are overcrowded. You've got babies in cribs in corridors, next to nurses stations [so] this new facility will not only give space for [cribs] but it will also give space for parents that need time out, who need an area where they can go to talk, to think things through and grieve if necessary."

775 square metre facility has grown to house more than 40 cots. The NICU will gain an additional 1700 square metres of much-needed space. The $14 million redevelopment of the PICU will include eight new beds catering to specialised medical, surgical and trauma needs.

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"John Hunter Children's Hospital is the primary referral facility for more than 20 per cent of the state's children and young people," Mrs Skinner said. "This redevelopment will enrich the services

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"We are not in the business of creating bill shock, where in just a few weeks time people would have been left out of pocket courtesy of Canberra."

Despite the Government assistance, Ms Fullford said that it will still be tough.

"It's a difficult time," she said. "They struggled when they were young,

and now it's gone back there." Mr Constance said that the State Govern­

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COMMUNITY

A history of helping comes to life • MELISSAH COMBER

Over 50 years ago the Mai-Wel Group, as it is known today, started as a small school on South Street, Telarah.

That school, the brainchild of a group of parents who were seeking services for their disabled children, slowly evolved into an organisation that now provides employment, accommodation and community access programs to over 800 clients in the Hunter and beyond.

Tomorrow (Thursday) the organisation will launch a book and DVD documenting the organisation's history, a project that was funded by a $25,000 Federal Govern­ment grant under the Your Community Heritage Program.

"50 plus years is an amazing achieve­ment, and there are people who have done so much," Mai-Wel CEO, Pennie Kearney said.

"Our history goes from children to elderly people, but this book is more about the people who made it happen, the Maitland community and the people who saw this deficit for their children with a disability.

people there would be no Mai-Wel." The organisation has since shifted its

focus away from childhood education and now runs several off-shoot businesses that employ their clients including Time Savers printing services, PACE Setters timber manufacturing and light engineering, an e-cycling centre and The Enterprise Centre, which deals in confidential docu­ment destruction.

Ms Kearney, who has been CEO since 2000, said that although the past 18 years have been well-documented, volunteer researcher Alek Schulha had to trawl through the library for old records, and that they also received contributions from the community.

"The community has given so much to this organisation and they continue to do so," she said.

"We feel like we're owned by the community and we love that."

Ms Kearney said she believed that support was due to the ways Mai-Wel touches the community, even if people do not have a direct connection to the organisation.

"People with a disability do touch the minds and hearts of the community in one way or another," she said.

"We think you can't have a quality now or a quality future if you can't recognise where you came from, and without those

The produced video will soon be available on Mai-Wel's website, www.maiwel.com.au. Mai-Wel CEO. Pennie Kearney displays some old news clippings

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Garden refurbishment work will be undertaken in Vincent Street. Cessnock

The northern end of Cessnock's Vincent Street will be given a visual makeover with a garden refurbishment program under­

way and continuing until September. Works will occur from the intersection

of Vincent Street and Maitland Road to the intersection of Vincent Street and Cooper Street, with the removal of Gleditsia tricanthos (Honey Locus) trees from the CBD.

"On February 28 Noxious Weed Control Order 2014 was gazetted by the NSW Government, noting the Honey Locus as a Class 3 weed," said Mayor Council-

lor Bob Pynsent. "This means that the plant must be fully and continuously suppressed and destroyed.

"These works demonstrate Council leading the way with regard to control of noxious weeds across the Local Govern­mentArea."

Of the 14 trees to be removed, Council will be replacing them with 12 new advanced Pyrus calleryana Chanticleer trees, plus the regeneration of each garden area with Buxux Japonica (Japa­nese Box Hedge), Camellia Sasanqua Petite and Nandina Gulf Stream and associated soil/mulch and drainage.

CESSNOCK

Joining forces Council backs combined dumping squad

• PAUL MONFORTE

C essnock councillors have endorsed participation in a Regional Illegal Dumping (RID) Squad in conjunction with

Wyong and Lake Macquarie councils. General Manager Stephen Glen has been

given authority to sign a NSW Environ­ment Protection Authority (EPA) Project Funding Agreement and the associated Strategic Alliance Agreement.

Under the proposal, the EPA has agreed to provide initial funding of $400,000 for the 2013/14 financial year and a further $400,000 per annum for the next three years to establish the squad.

The provision of the services of the exist­ing dedicated waste compliance officer from each council will be counted as an in-kind contribution to the project.

They will each provide $50,000 per annum for three years. The three waste compliance officers will join forces to tackle illegal dumping across each of the participating LGAs. Council's Environ­mental and Waste Services Manager, Michael Alexander, said the money would be spread across a number of initiatives, including education programs and covert surveillance in known dump-

ing hotspots. An RID squad has been operating in western Sydney since 1999, consisting of Bankstown, Fairfield, Holroyd, Liverpool, Penrith, Parramatta and The Hills councils.

Estimates show illegal dumping costs over $10 million per annum in NSW. The State Government recently undertook a review offunding arrangements available to local government for waste programs. It resulted in the previous Waste and

Sustainability Improvement Program being replaced by the Waste Less Recy­cle More Program, which is a five-year initiative to help transform waste and recycling in NSW.

The Government has committed $58m for the program and is encouraging initiatives that establish partnerships and strategic enforcement.

Meanwhile, council have initiated another process improvement to coun­cil's sundry debtor payment options, with the extension of the BPAYpayment facility. Previously, payments for various debtor accounts had to be made by mail, at the Administration Centre or by direct deposit into Council's bank account.

The provision of BPAY will allow customers to more efficiently manage their time and payments, allowing flex­ibility in the process.

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MAITLAND MATTERS

Celebrating ten years of Rutherford Library

CR PETER BLACKMORE Maitland City Council Mayor

I really enjoyed the opportunity to participate in Rutherford Library's ten-year birthday celebrations last week.

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The library staff hosted a lovely morning tea to mark this important milestone and I was thrilled that so many of you joined Maitland City Council General Manager David Evans, the library staff and I in celebrating ten years of wonderful service to the community.

It is important that we continue to support our libraries and the services they offer.

As well as providing a fantastic range of popular and literary fiction, non-fiction, junior fiction, easy readers magazines and graphic novels, CDs and DVDs, access to computers and the internet, they also deliver a range of activities and programs for all ages to enjoy.

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libraries by visiting maitland.nsw.gov.au/library.

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our libraries

I also want to take this opportunity to tell you about the wonderful time I had as master of ceremonies at Hymnfest, which was held at St Peter's Anglican Church last weekend.

This was the sixth time Hymnfest has been held at St Peter's and it was great to see so many people singing along to their favourite hymns during this free event.

I think one of the things that makes Hymnfest such a special occasion is that it brings together people from different denominations.

They each propose hymns, so that everyone can participate and enjoy an afternoon of songs dear to the heart.

Before I leave you for another week, I want to acknowledge the efforts of the many dedicated volunteers who together put in many hours of work to make this event such a success.

I also want show my appreciation for what a fantastic job soloist Glen Rhys Johnson Ironman and Maitland Gilbert and Sullivan Orchestra did during the event.

Police snapsbot :-:-: East Maitland woman charged over drug offences

Police have charged a woman after locating prohibited drugs in a home at East Maitland last Thursday.

About 3.50pm, officers attached to Central Hunter Local Area Command executed a search warrant at a unit on Narang Street.

Police located and seized 31 plastic bags containing a drug believed to be cannabis and five bags containing what was believed to amphetamines. A 56-year-old woman, one of the occupants, was arrested at the scene and taken to Maitland Police Station.

She was charged with five offences relating to possessing and supplying a prohibited drug and dealing in the proceeds of crime.

The woman was granted conditional bail to appear at Maitland Local Court on Monday 21 July 2014.

Child approached by man in Morpeth

Police are appealing for public assistance after a child was approached by a man in a vehicle at Morpeth last week.

About 8.15am on Tuesday 17 June, an 11-year-old boy was walking along Roberts Street, near the intersection of Princess Street, after getting off a school bus when a white utility stopped nearby.

Officers from Central Hunter Local Area Command have been told the male driver attempted to start a conversation with the child. The boy did not speak to the man and continued on his way to school, where he told the principal what had happened.

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tion into the incident. Inquiries into the matter are continuing and police would like to speak to a man who may be able to assist in the investigation.

The man is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 35-40 years of age, with a bald head, small goatee and with a medium build.

The vehicle involved has been described as a white-coloured utility, with a silver tray and yellow and black registration plates.

Anyone who knows the man's identity or has any information that could assist police is urged to come forward.

DNA evidence solves Cessnock case

In February, a 70-year-old Cessnock resi­dent had a mower, whipper snipper, power tools and Christmas decorations stolen from her back shed after an offender broke in. Local forensic investigators attended the scene and allegedly found DNA evidence. A match was subsequently found for the DNA and a 32-year-old male was charged with the break and enter. He will be attending court.

Methamphetamine found in vehicle search

Police last week stopped a suspicious vehicle in Vincent S1. Cessnock . The vehicle and passengers were searched and a 26-year-old man was found to be allegedly in possession of a small quantity of the drug, meth amphetamine, commonly known as "Ice". The man was arrested with further inquires revealing he also had a number of outstanding warrants for his arrest.

PUBLIC NOTICES AMENDMENTS TO MAITLAND DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLAN 2011

ADOPTION OF THE LOUTH PARK AREA PLAN AND AN

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Pursuant to clause 21(2) ofthe Environmental Planning and

Assessment Regulation 2000, notice is hereby given that Council

has adopted the above amendments to the Maitland Development

Control Plan 2011.

The amendments introduce provisions for the Louth Park Urban

Release Area and extend the provisions ofthe Gillieston Heights

Urban Release Area to include an extension site on Kiah and

Ryans Roads.

The amendments to the Maitland Development Control Plan 2011

come into effect on the date ofthe relevant amendments to the

Maitland Local Environmental Plan 2011 for the same lands are

notified on the NSW Legislation website.

The amendments may be viewed or purchased at the Customer

Service Counter of Council, 285-287 High Street, Maitland.

The DCP chapter can also be viewed online at

www.maitland.nsw.gov.au/PlanningDevel/DCPs

Further enquiries should be directed to Urban Growth on

49349700.

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE - BRIDGE WORKS

MELVILLE FORD BRIDGE ON ABERGLASSLYN ROAD

Melville Ford Bridge will undergo planned maintenance

commencing Tuesday, 1 july 2014 for 2-3 months. The bridge will

be permanently closed from 7 july for 3 weeks till 28 july for

replacement of girders. Once the girders are in place the bridge will

be closed daily to traffic between 7.30am and 3pm for the following

nine weeks to allow for further maintenance work.

For enquiries please telephone 4934 9608.

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE - WORKS

GLENARVON ROAD, LORN

Council wishes to advise that a road upgrade is planned for

Glenarvon Road between Flat Road and Hicks Road (approximately

1,560m). The proposed work will not start until the McKimms Road

upgrade is complete and open to traffic.

In accordance with Section 115 of the Roads Act (1993), this

section of Glenarvon Road will be closed to all traffic for a period

of six weeks, from Monday, 16 june to 1 August 2014 (weather

perm itti ng).

There will be no access from the Flat Road end - all residents and

businesses will be able to access from the Hicks Road end. Detour

signs will be installed at appropriate locations.

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COMMUNITY

CEOs sleep rough for a cause

Newcastle Knight CEO, Matt Gidley, the Forum CEO, Chris Hicks and SDA secretary, Barbara Nebart sleep rough at Hunter Stadium for the Vlnnles CEO Sleepout

• AMELIA PARROTT W @amelia_parroU

T hey may normally feel at home in the boardroom but it was the cold concrete surrounds of Hunter Stadium that a group

of Newcastle's business bigwigs called home for one night last week as part of Vinnies' annual CEO Sleepout.

University of Newcastle vice-chancellor, Caroline McMillen and Newcastle Knights CEO, Matt Gidley were among nearly 30 directors and executives who slept rough on cardboard beds in an effort to raise $100,000 to support people in the Hunter who are at risk of home less ness.

Executive officer of St Vincent de Paul's Maitland, Newcastle Central Council area, Denise Lucas, said the charity provides assistance for around 200,000 people across the Hunter each year and homelessness was a growing area of concern.

"I think we've spent around $160,000 this financial year helping people just on accommodation costs alone," she said.

"It's really hard to tell [how big the issue is] because certainly there are people who have no home and sleep on the street, but there are many, many more who have no permanent address and go from one friend's house or couch to another.

"It is definitely an increasing problem

for people, trying to maintain that roof over their head."

Ms Lucas said rising electricity and food costs as well as changes to Newstart and other benefits had led to an influx in calls for assistance from Vinnies. While the sleepout has copped criticism in the past for being a token gesture from Australia's business elite that does not accurately reflect the experiences of the thousands of homeless people who sleep on the street each night, Ms Lucas said at the very least, the event helped raise aware­ness. "In general, CEOs would not be touched by homelessness and they prob­ably would not even come into contact with people who are homeless," she said.

"Yes, it is an artificial sort of sleeping rough, but certainly when you talk to the CEOs they do get a sense of what it's like for people and I think in most cases is does spark something in them."

"They're really quite touched by the experience and what it means for people who actually have to sleep out in the cold in the middle of winter."

Funds raised from the Newcastle CEO Sleepout will go to the St Vincent de Paul's Matthew Talbot Centre, which helps support homeless men, and helping people at risk of homelessness through assistance with rent, bonds and tenancies. To donate, visit www. ceosleepout.org.au.

Maitland man wins Lotto Strike division one prize

A Maitland grandfather had a life-changing experience last week when scoring a division one prize of $717,996.45 in the Lotto Strike draw .

Lotto Strike's division one prize is won by selecting the first four Lotto numbers in drawn order.

The winner, who wished to remain anonymous said: "I checked my ticket on the internet and couldn't believe it. I'm very chuffed that I've won".

When asked what he might do with his windfall, he said, 'I'll leave that

up to my wife, she's the Minister of Finance. As long as my wife is happy, I'm happy."

"I think my wife might find me a little more attractive now!" he joked.

The man purchased his entry from Lorn Newsagency, with owner Bron­wyn Bell excited to discover her outlet had sold the division one winning ticket.

"I've been doing this for 30 years and it's still a thrill selling a big prize," Ms Bell said.

COMMUNITY

Library as popular as ever • MELISSAH COMBER

The idea that a library can thrive in a digital era may seem novel, but Rutherford Library is proving that is not the case.

Last week it celebrated its 10th birthday in the purpose-built Arthur Street premises, but City Librarian Keryl Collard said that was just one chapter in the story of Ruther­ford Library, with the original opening in 1961,just down the road in East Mall.

"It operated for more than 40 years in what was described as a small, dingy space," Ms Collard said.

"This one was purpose-built more than four times the size of the old one."

Maitland City Council General Manager, David Evans in the last 10 years, loans have increased by 350 per cent, with 17,500 loans in the first year skyrocketing to 78,000 loans this year, so far.

As well as providing book and DVD loans, and computer access, the library also runs a Baby Book Club and four free storytime sessions each week.

"Our hopes that a larger facility would demonstrate a larger interest in the library was definitely proved," Mr Evans said.

"Libraries clearly play a part in the community.

"We have heard the fear that the internet will take over, but while the internet is a wonderful source of information, it's not Branch Librarians Jenni Mudd, Jane Dyson, Lyn deSylva and Emma Callaghan very good at bringing people together." cut the birthday cake with Council General Manager, David Evans

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STATE BUDGET

Boost for Hunter infrastructure Budget brings extra Port sale cash for wide range of projects across the region

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An additional $100 million from the lease of the Port of Newcas­tle will be injected into infra­structure projects throughout

the Hunter region. The new funds were announced as part

of last weeks State Budget will top up the coffers of the Hunter Infrastructure Invest­ment Fund (HIIF) and will predominately be spent on new road projects and the continued revitalisation of Newcastle's CBD.

$34 million worth of grants will be allo­cated to Local Government in the region for road improvements, including upgrades to Lemon Tree Passage Road, Pennant Street Bridge at Glendale, the main street of Cardiff and Hunter wine region roads.

A further $38.5 million will go towards the upgrade of Nelson Bay Road between Anna Bay and Bob Farms and the New England Highway at Maitland.

An investment of $400,000 will kick start Stage One of the 10hn Hunter Children's Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit upgrade and $25 million will be given to help the University of Newcastle locate to its soon-to-be-built city campus.

The largest allocation of funds, $50 million will be reserved for urban renewal initia-

$15 million will be spent on constructing an eastbound overpass at the Maitland station roundabout on the New England Highway as part of the 2014-15 State Budget

tives in Newcastle's CBD. Following a round of funding allocations last September, the State Government's initial $350 million investment in the HIIF had dwindled to $10.9 million.

The funding boost means $340 million will be splashed on Hunter-based projects

over the next four years, including on previ­ously announced projects like the light rail in Newcastle and upgrade of Hunter Sports High School at Gateshead.

NSW Treasurer Andrew Constance said the announcement was the single largest funding allocation from the HIIF since its

establishment in 2011. "This year's budget is the biggest yet in terms of allocations from the HIIF, meaning even more vital local projects like the long-overdue upgrade of Hunter Sports High School will become a reality," he said.

Minister for the Hunter, Gladys Bere­jiklian said the Government was making good on its promise that the Hunter would receive a fair share of the proceeds from the lease of the port.

"The Government recognizes the economic contribution the Hunter makes to the State and unlike Labor - we are making the infrastructure investment needed to keep up with growth in this key region," she said.

Wallsend MP and Shadow Minister for the Hunter, Sonia Hornery accused the Government of trying to buy votes ahead of next year's election.

"This budget pays lip service to the Hunter and the people of Wallsend," she said. "The Government is spending big on flashy items that they hope will buy votes come election time but is leaving a lot of my constituents out in the cold."

She criticised the Government for failing to fund important projects like a new police station in Newcastle's western suburbs and the Lake Macquarie Transport Interchange at Glendale.

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Fun anlongst the trees

TreeTop Adventure Park offers fun during the day and at night

From up high in glorious gumtrees participants slide down flying foxes, move

from tree to tree on suspension bridges and tread the highwires floating above the forest floor.

TreeTop Adventure Park caters for participants from all walks of life and all levels of fitness.

These eco-friendly adventure activities are great for the body and mind, exhilarating for the participants and gentle on the environment.

Adventurers from three years old can be Tarzan for a day as they

monkey around in total safety. Each course is carried out at your own pace and rhythm, with graded levels of difficulty.

TreeTop Adventure Park Newcas­tle is located within the beautiful Blue Gum Hills Regional Park in Minmi, which is only 20 minutes from the Newcastle CBn and 3 minutes from the M1 motorway.

Blue Gum Hills Regional Park offers plenty of barbecues, covered picnic areas, and a children's play­ground including a maze.

Open 364 days of the year, Tree­Top Adventure Park is the perfect

place to host your next birthday party, corporate event or school reward day, or just to get out of the house for the school holidays.

For those who want to challenge their senses TreeTop Adventure Park has developed the Extreme Adventure, which puts you high in the tree tops at night, with only a head lamp to light your way. Feel the wind in your face as you fly through the dark night with the owls and possums.

What a fantastic and exhilarating way to discover the Great Austral­ian Outdoors!

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Other family fun includes Snow Time face painting, Storybook Garden jumping castle, roaming entertainment, a Snow Time play zone and a mechanical snow board. For those wanting a bite to eat, there will be a range of food and beverage stalls offering deli­cious delights for sale.

The Chocolate Festival at Hunter Valley Gardens will run in conjunction with Snow Time on the weekend of the 5th and 6th JUly. All listed activities are free once the entry fee is paid.

Fine motor skills are developed through activities involving specially modified sporting equipment and ball bouncing, rolling and throwing.

Children learn about the concept of sportsmanship too, by taking turns, playing by the rules and cooperating with their teammates; skills they can take with them when they head off to school?'I've seen firsthand the numerous benefits chil­dren gain when they participate in sporting programs from a young age;' said Kacey.

''Ready Steady Go Kids is the perfect way to kick-start a lifelong passion for being active and healthy?'

Kacey's branch of Ready Steady Go Kids is conducted at Maitland Indoor Sports Centre, New England Highway, Rutherford.

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Grand opening

The Hunter Valley Toy Warehouse at Rutherford will celebrate their grand opening this Saturday,

June 28 with the help of much-loved children's characters.

Parents are encouraged to bring their camera so the kids can grab a photo with their favourites between llam and 2pm.

There will be free face painting with a sausage sizzle and soft drinks available for sale.

While the grand opening will be held on Saturday, The Hunter Valley Toy Warehouse is open for business right now both via their showroom at 1/6 Paddock Place, Rutherford or via www. huntervalleytoys.com.au

Families are most welcome to come in to browse at the showroom.

It is an Australian owned and operated company and their employees are locally­based people who have lived in the region for many years. The staff are hardworking and dedicated people looking to provide you with the best possible service.

There is an enormous range of prod­ucts available for children of all ages. All the major brands on offer from Batman, Ben 10, Spiderman and Hot Wheels to Dora The Explorer, Disney Princess and the enormously- popular Peppa Pig.

The Hunter Valley To Warehouse show­room at Rutherford is open from gam to 6pm Monday - Friday, loam to 4pm on Saturday & lOam to 2pm on Sundays.

There's no time lil<e Snow Time! It's on again with Winter activities including: Daily Activities

~ Day Et Night Ice Skating on our ~ Snow Ball Challenge undercover REAL ICE RINK ~ Snow Board (Mechanical)

~ REAL ICE TOBOGGAN (undercover) ~ Snow Time Face Painting ~ Snow Time Play Zone

Specific Dates (See website for dates)

~ Husky Racing Demos ~ Snow dog of the day ~ Live Ice Sculpting

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For information and online tickets - www.hvg.com.au Admission charges apply. Some activities may not open in adverse weather conditions and unscheduled maintenance. Program subject to change, please check social media for updates.

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Why do people use personal trainers?

I sometimes get questions from people when they find out I'm a trainer basically saying, 'why have a trainer at all'. Why not do it yourself and save money?

I think that's actually a great idea. But, I remember saying a very similar thing when my mechanic was going to charge me $600 to replace some gasket in my car many years ago.

I spent a lot more money buying parts trying to fix it myself, getting a tow in traffic, then paying to have it done properly plus undo whatever I had done wrong.

And your body is a whole lot more complex than any engine. Your health should be your highest priority.

I think some of us have our priorities a little mixed up. People don't think twice about spending thousands of dollars on a huge TV everyone can laze around watching, getting fatter, but spending $100 on training. Are you crazy? Do it yourself!

If you really decide that health is the priority you should do what it takes to get it. If that's just by buying a $50 dollar pair of shoes, great. If you use your gym membership, fantastic.

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It's false economy to spend less money but not end up with what you want. Just think of all those ab-blaster 2000 machines rusting in people's garages.

Everyone only has so much money to spend, and it's impor­tant to spend it on the important things.

If you invest in something that gets you healthy and in good shape, you won't be wondering if your husband will like how you look in some expensive new dress. I'm willing to bet he would prefer to see how you look out of it!

So working with a trainer may not be needed by everybody, but it's a nice option to have for anybody who wants to feel healthier, fitter, look better and would like to know the best way to go about it.

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Adolescence is time of physical and emotional growth and development.

Adolescence, literally means "to grow up". It is a time of devel­oping a sense of self, values, independence and identity.

For many this is a wonderful time of new found freedom and fun. But there is increasing evidence that many teenagers are struggling during this period with high levels of stress and mental illness.

The Black Dog Institute suggest 9% of16-24 year olds experience high to very high psychological distress and that one in every four are living with a mental health problem, with depression being the most common. Of concern, youth suicide is the leading cause of death in young people, according to the 2012 Bureau of Statistics. Depression in adolescence can lead to isolation from family and friends, underachievement in study or work or an increase in risk taking behaviour.

It can be hard to identify from the not unusual turmoil of adoles­cence, often leading to a delay in diagnosis and treatment. The signs of depression in adolescence include feeling sad longer than would be expected, say following an argument or relationship breakup. It many show as irritability, negativity, guilt, anxiety or moodiness. Sometimes, emotions can vary throughout the day, often feeling worse in the mornings and improving as the day progresses.

Losing interest in activities that once brought enjoyment is an important sign. As is a change in sleep patterns, like not being able to get to sleep easily, waking frequently or waking early and not being able to get back to sleep.

Often teenagers may feel fatigued or appear apathetic, but this can also be a sign of depression especially if it is a change from usual behaviour. They may have poor concentration or memory.

If you or someone close to you has signs of depression you should discuss this with your family doctor. Your doctor will be able to assess, diagnose and start treatment. Web sites such as The Black Dog Institute or Beyond Blue are excellent for further information.

unique opportunity to lease a charming commercial property in the boutique suburb of Lorn at a very attractive rental. The premises are approximately 55 sqm and adjacent to a beautician and very popular cafe, uses would suit, art & craft, boutique, antiques or even professional rooms, Air conditioned with toilet facility,

A long term, popular cafe also the charming aspects, commercial kitchen, Rent negotiable, according to the areas rented, Other than the cafe proper, there is a secondary space, annex at rear of cottage with fireplace which can be used for consultation room or office space,

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F inaIly the ladies of Newcastle and surround­ing areas can participate in world-class non­surgical treatments. At "The Spa" located on premise at Chateau Elan in the Hunter Valley,

more than 70 local ladies who attended the Health and Wellness Celebration seminar recently, found out exactly how! ''We had the vision to grow and enhance our services, to make us more than just your everyday spa" said Spa Manager Stacy Spagnolo. "So now we offer non-surgical treatments which are personalised programs for each individual guest, to make them feel younger and hopefully enhance their lives:'

The Spa at Chateau Elan is running a series of "Health and Wellness" seminars over the next six months. If you attend, you will be educated by health industry gurus, such as people like Ms Nicola Geeson. Nicola is a Health and Wellness Coach, with qualifica­tions from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, New York and spoke at the most recent seminar on various

new and innovative food concepts and how important the role of diet, plays in the anti-ageing process. Also during the evening, the Healite II was launched, this particular machine offers low-level light therapy to enhance your body's natural cellular recovery. It was explained and demonstrated that the pain free, non-invasive treatment, delivers concentrated energy deep into your tissue promoting skin rejuvenation, subsiding active acne, improving fine lines and plumpness of the skin and more! This treatment combined with the Microdermabrasion treatment (which The Spa also now offers to its guests), removes layers of dead skin to promote healing and rejuvena­tion. The speakers then exampled how combining the correct balanced diet, the healite and microdermabra­sion to your personalised needs, gives you the most advanced non-surgical facial that is anti-ageing and vitalising which actually works!!

The direction of The Spa is not only to educate women and men on skin and body care, but to also provide informative educational evenings on nutri­tion and overall well-being. The Spa at the Chateau Elan boasts 17 rooms, a double Vichy, couples rooms containing luxurious baths to soak in after your treat­ment' manicures and pedicures, tinting, a variety of incredible massages including remedial and hot stone and provides all its guests and spa members free use of the Hydro lounge. Try the outdoor spa, plunge pool and detox box as you sip on The Spa's own herbal tea infusion or filtered water also infused with fruits and berries. All of these wonderful experiences are possible due to The Spa's knowledgeable therapists, whose passion and professionalism sets the highest standard, not only in our region but Australia wide.

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Physicality and confidence New Jets defender Madaschi back in the A-League still with a lot to accomplish

Newcastle Jets defender Adrian Madaschi said he hopes to bring added composure and stability to the Jets' defence during the

2014/15 A-League season. Madaschi met his new teammates for the

first time at the club's training base at Ray Watt Oval last week.

The imposing centre-back said he hoped to bring a blend of physicality and confi­dence on the ball to the Jets' backline.

"In modern football I think (size) a common characteristic of a centre-back and probably one of the pre-requisites," Madaschi said. "I also like to play out from the back and pass the ball quite a lot and obviously the most important thing is the defensive aspect of the game.

"I like to be composed and give stability, because playing at the back you see more things than the other players.

being ticked and everything is really posi­tive for the A-League at the moment.

"From a professional point of view I've still got a lot of things that I want to accomplish.

"I'm very happy to be back in the A-League and I want to do important things and I see Newcastle as the perfect place for that to happen. I've played with David Carney and I grew up with Mark Birighitti who is a family friend from back in Perth.

"Obviously now is the opportunity to get to know each and every one of the players and build relationships with them before the season starts."

Madaschi and his Jets teammates will spend the next two weeks undertaking the FFA C Licence Coaching Course before commencing pre-season training on June 30. "Having played in Italy, the tactical side of the game is paramount to everything that is done, so I'd like to hope that has put me in good stead to approach this coaching course," Madaschi said.

"Whether it's going into attack or getting back into the transitional phase of the defence, they're the things I work hard on to allow the team to make sure they're in the right positions.

Jets signing Adrian Madaschi has joined the club after playing in South Korea "I'm really looking forward to it and I think it will be really good to freshen up our minds and put everything in focus of what we've got to do over the coming months to prepare ourselves for the start of the season."

"I'll be looking to work hard with the other guys at the back to make sure every­thing is working right." Madaschi, who had

a nine-game stint with Melbourne Heart during the 2011/12 A-League season, said he was pleased to return to Australia with the Jets after two seasons in South Korea.

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"Since I was in the league last, the great thing is that the game keeps growing and getting better from a technical level," Madaschi said. "I think all the boxes are

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No end in sight for Fa-alogo Veteran forward keen to play on next year as Knights look to finish off season strongly

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V eteran Newcastle prop David Fa'alogo has revealed his strong desire to play beyond this season, adamant he still has plenty to offer in the NRL ranks.

Fa'alogo said he was keen to stay at the Knights and help the club climb of the foot of the competition table.

The 33-year-old, currently in his 12th season in the NRL, insists his ageing body can go for at least another year.

"I haven't spoken to the club yet, but that's something that is probably going to come up soon," Fa'alogo said.

"I'd be looking at hopefully a bit of news in the next few weeks.

"I'm keen to keep playing. The body is hold­ing up pretty good. My footy is going pretty well at the moment, it's just the results are not going our way."

Although the Knights haven't the most successful season to date, Fa'alogo remains confident the men in red and blue can turna­round their fortunes.

but started off slow in the second half and it has happened a in a few games now," he said.

Meanwhile, Knights enforcer Beau Scott said last week's historic Origin victory for NSW was the moment that caps off his stellar career.

The Blues ended Queensland's eight-year Origin dominance with a thrilling 6-4 win at a packed ANZ Stadium in Sydney, Scott said the triumph over the Maroons would go down as one of his finest achievements.

"To go up two-nil and now we've got the series won, it's a great feeling and especially to do it in front ofa home crowd," Scott said.

"I hadn't won an Origin series, so 1 guess it just tops it (my career) off. Having so much support, obviously being in NSW, so it's pretty special."

"It was a gutsy effort by both teams," he said. "One try over 80 minutes is pretty remarkable in the modem game.

"We knew it was going to take an 80 minute effort and it took us until the 70th minute without scoring.

Newcastle's Sione Mata'utia was part of the NSW Under 18 side that defeated Queensland 24-10 in the Origin curtain-raiser.

"We started off great against the Roosters, David Fa'alogo is keen to continue his career in the NRL with the Knights

The Knights are in action this Sunday when they take on Parramatta at Pirtek Stadium at 3pm.

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