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Mia's magic ride Lake Macquarie International Children's Games theme song chosen

• AMELIA PARROTT W @amelia_parrott

I 'll never give up, I'll never give in, I'll never stop.

That is the battle cry thousands of young athletes from across the globe will hear come December when l3-year-old singer songwriter,

Mia Siffiet performs the Lake Macquarie Interna­tional Children's Games theme song, Never Give Up, in front of a live audience at the opening ceremony.

Miss Siffiet's anthemic pop track, with its moving lyrics that embody the spirit of the Games, saw her take out the Lake Macquarie International Children's Games theme song competition. Miss Siffiet only started writing her own songs two years ago and was thrilled to have her efforts recognised. "I am looking forward to sharing my music with Australia and the world, particularly performing at the opening ceremony, whichisgoingto be amazing for everyone," she said.

As part of the competition, Miss Siffiet also had the opportunity to work alongside Games musical director, Phil Tweed and Eponine Films' creative director and film development executive, Jim Lounsbury, to produce the final recording and music video for the winning track. "I feel so lucky to have won this competition, to have worked with a professional producers and film director and to have met past and present members of Team Lake Macquarie," Miss Siffiet said. ''1 will remember this for the rest of my life." To listen to Never Give Up, head to the Lake Macquarie International Children's Games Facebook page.

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Some development on rail land may not be such a bad thing Last week's kerfuftle over Planning Minister Pru Goward's admission that there would be some development on space freed up by the truncation of the heavy rallline at Wickham is a bit over the top.

It's true that the state government had previ­ously indicated the land would be for public use, but I think a combination of development and green space is a good compromise.

We already have a lot of beautiful parkland in the general vicinity of the rail corridor and while visu­ally it would be nice to have trees and gardens etc stretching from Wickham to Newcastle station, I think we should use the land to add more value to the city. As long as the development fits in with the neighbouring Honeysuckle and Foreshore areas. These are amongst the most picturesque and stylish areas in Newcastle and don't need too many more multi-level apartment or office blocks in close proximity.

I'm thinking along the lines of cafes and restau­rants. Maybe some single-level retail outlets.

The Save Our Rail action group say the intention all along from the government was to sell some of the land for development once the line was gone.

Perhaps they are right. I have to pay credit to the Save Our Rail group - they have certainly stuck to their guns on this issue against what some would consider to be insurmountable odds. Barring a major backflip from the government, it's almost

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certain that the rail line is going to be truncated at Wickham, but Save Our Rail are still in there chipping away where they can.

f) Clive Palmer certainly knows how to put the media spotlight onto himself.

His comments that the federal government formulated their paid parental scheme leave policy "just so that the Prime Minister's chief-of­staff (Peta Credlin) can receive a massive benefit when she gets pregnant" was ridiculous and obviously designed to get the reaction it did from the Coalition. As has been pointed out, it was in especially poor taste considering that Ms Credlin has been trying to have a baby via IVF treatment.

Mr Palmer then said on Twitter: "I've not intended to personally attack Peta Credlin in my PPL criticisms. However, no key position in government should escape scrutiny."

I think he was trying to target the government in general rather than just Ms Credlin, but surely he realised that she would be personally offended by the comments.

I still can't figure Mr Palmer out. Sometimes he comes up with ideas that offer a refreshing change to the often stale policies offered by the major parties. But there always seems to be a controversy just waiting to happen when he makes a comment. Maybe it's all part of a plan to keep the Palmer United Party in the news.

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Crime down across the city Newcastle Local Area commader welcomes positive result

• AMELIA PARROTT W @amelia_parroU

Crime is down across Newcastle and Lake Macquarie.

The latest results from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics

and Research (BOCSAR) show significant decreases in assaults and robberies, with household break and enters down 23 percent.

The quarterly report also recorded a significant drop in instances of robbery without a weapon, down 33.1 per cent locally.

Newcastle Local Area commander Super­intendent John Gralton said the positive result was down to proactive policing, including bail compliance checks and targeting known offenders.

The downward trend was reflected statewide, with 14 of the 17 major offence categories either decreasing or remaining stable in the two years to March 2014.

Newcastle Local Area commander Superintendent John Gralton has welcomed the latest crime statistics that show a drop in crime across the city

The three exceptions were domestic violence related assault (up 2.5 per cent), indecent assault, acts of indecency and other sexual offences (up 12.1 per cent) and fraud (up 8.6 per cent).

NSW Police Minister, Stuart Ayres said the rise in fraud was mostly related to the unauthorised use or loss of credit cards.

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Cash boost for cancer research Hunter Cancer Research Alliance to benefit from $6.5 million in extra funding

• AMELIA PARROTT W @amelia_parrott

The Hunter has been identified as a regional hub for cancer research, with the State Government, through the Cancer Institute

NSW, contributing $6.5 million towards the establishment of a new cancer research centre in the area.

The Hunter Cancer Research Alliance (HCRA) will have its status upgraded from a cancer research unit to a centre as part of a five-year funding initiative that will put it on par with the metropolitan-based centres.

"This essentially means we are recog­nised by the Cancer Institute NSW as being a highly-credible partnership with significant capacity to develop new strate­gies in cancer research," HCRA director, Professor Stephen Ackland said.

"Our region has relatively high mortal­ity rates for various cancers and a strong demand for clinical services, so this funding will allow clinicians, scientists, general practitioners and patients to work together more efficiently ensuring the right patient gets the right treatment at the right time.

"We will be reviewing our priorities with

targeted treatments and better ways of preventing and managing cancer in those who are susceptible."

Greg Flint, CEO of one of the Hunter's major cancer hospitals, Calvary Mater Newcastle, also welcomed the funding announcement.

HCRA integrates the Hunter Medical Research Centre's Cancer Research Program, the University of Newcastle Priority Research Centre for Cancer and the Clinical Research Network.

The University of Newcastle plans to bolster the new funding announcement with six new PhD scholarships over three years, totalling over $500,000.

NSW Health Minister lillian Skinner said HCRA was one of three new translational cancer research centres to be established across the state.

"It is vital we ensure benchtop research meets the bedside needs of people affected by cancer," she said.

"NSW's translational cancer research program facilitates cutting-edge discover­ies that will see the rapid translation of research into real outcomes for people with cancer."

the overarching aim of providing more Hunter Cancer Research Alliance director, Professor Stephen Ackland

The Government will contribute an additional $19.3 million to its translational cancer research program over the next five years.

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Low-key closure for 5 Walls end justice service • AMELIA PARROTT _ @amelia_parrou

It was the quiet move that will affect many members of the Wallsend community.

Last month, the Justice Access Centre in Nelson Street shut its doors for good.

The centre had had its opening hours slashed since the retirement of Wallsend Court registrar, Keith Hendry in August last year, moving from a five-day-a-week service to trading on just one day each week.

The service had not had any form of street signage since 2007.

Wallsend MP Sonia Hornery accused the State Government of not adequately promoting the service in the community.

"The NSW Government did not promote this centre or support it in a way that encouraged its use," she said.

"In recent times the operating days have changed and phones would just rings out when unattended.

"What Government department does not have a phone message to tell custom­ers what days they are open?"

in 2015, however, the service closed its doors without notice at the end of last month.

Wallsend Town Business Association president, Max McCorkell said the closure was "a kick in the guts" for the otherwise thriving business hub.

"We have all worked hard in Wallsend to improve and strive in the wake of many hardships, like the storms of 2007 that inundated Wallsend," he said.

"When you have a Government remov­ing vital services, it's just like a kick in the guts."

A spokesperson for the Department of Police and Justice told the Post the services had experienced a substantial reduction in public demand for its services, receiving just one face-to-face inquiry a month on average.

"The centre handled six face-to-face inquiries this year and only 43 in 2013."

"The decline in demand may be attrib­uted to the increase in court services avail­able online or over the phone and the ease that offers users of court services.

Wallsend MP Sonia Hornery outside the former Justice Access Centre In Nelson Street, Wallsend

One ofMs Homery's staffers told the Post that initial advice had indicated that the service would continue until work on the new Newcastle Courthouse was complete

The spokesperson denied the centre had been closed without notice, saying the Department had wrote to stakeholders including the Newcastle Law Society, local solicitors, the Department of Human Services and local police before making the decision to cease the service.

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The buzz about Newcastle • AMELIA PARROTT }I @amelia_parrott

She may be from Derbyshire, England but Rebecca Males is on the way to earning the title of honourary Novocastrian, after

publishing an article online highlighting 28 reasons to visit Newcastle.

The list, published on the website BuzzFeed, a pop culture hub with a global audience of more than 130 million users, was published a little over a week ago and has already garnered over 15,000 views and been shared on social media by local retail­ers and organisations like Newcastle Now. It hits on all the best bits of Newcastle,

from the city's wonderful coastline, historic buildings and cafe culture as well as some unexpected gems like, local hipster-haunt the Terrace Bar on Hunter Street, Sweet Traditions lolly shop at the Junction and our numerous independent bookshops, which combined with the great coffee apparently make Newcastle "a bookworm's dream".

Miss Males, who has been blogging since the age of 17, said after 12 months of living and blogging in Newcastle, she got the impression many Novocastrians don't realise just how good they have it.

"People don't realise how unique the culture and atmosphere is in Newcastle," she said.

"From the perspective of an outsider, to be so close to lovely beaches and cool

Author of the BuzzFeed article 28 Reasons to Visit Newcastle, NSW, Rebecca Males

restaurants where you don't have to elbow other diners just to get a table is unheard of. "I mean, you guys have a paleo cafe here, that's how on trend Newcastle is!"

The 21-year old who is currently on student exchange from Queens University, Belfast said she had found it hard to access information about day-to-day life and

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Windows on Watt Street Artists asked to delve into the past or look to the future for City Evolutions

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The call is out for local artists to light up the night as part of the next instalment of City Evolu­tions.

Launched in June last year, City Evolu­tions brings a riot of colour and light to Watt Street, illuminating the street's many historic facades.

Following the success of the ANZAC portraiture project, which has been showing along the street since April, the University of Newcastle and Newcastle City Council have announced the new theme, Windows -Past and Future.

Council's manager tourism and economic development services, Jan Ross said the windows theme gives artists the opportunity to choose the frame of the past or future.

"It should be a window to significant people, events or places," she said.

"Artists may find inspiration in women or indigenous communities that might not have had a high profile in the written history but who have had a major impact on Newcastle's development.

Top left: Novocastrlans gather to catch a glimpse of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip at City Hall in 1954 Top right: Theatre-goers gather outside the Civic Theatre on Hunter Street Bottom left: The aftermath of the Newcas­tle earthquake in 1989 Bottom right: The Pasha Bulker ran aground at Nobbys Beach in June, 2007 Photos: Newcastle City Council

"[Artists] might also be inspired by the look and feel of physical developments, like the port, and what they might look like in the future."

All artistic styles are welcome, includ­ing video and animation, illustrative, multimedia or still images, performance or film-based concepts.

Works may be in colour or black and white.

They may be existing works or created for City Evolutions.

Entries must be received by Monday, June 23.

For more information on how to submit a piece, visit the Newcastle City Council website.

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Help track the Du this season Health officials are encouraging sufferers to share their symptoms online

• AMELIA PARROTT _ @amelia_parroU

W e all know it's impolite to share flu symptoms with family and friends through coughing or sneezing, but

flu sufferers are now being invited to share their symptoms online through a new e-health initiative.

Developed by Hunter New England Health and the University of Newcastle, flutracking.net allows users to share their flu symptoms online each week via a health surveillance system that enables health officials to monitor possible flu outbreaks.

Flutracking.net coordinator, Dr Craig Dalton said more users that ever were shar­ing their symptoms through the system.

"This year we have experienced a record number of 17,000 respondents per week," he said.

"It is the greatest level of community participation we have experienced since the initiative began eight years ago, which helps improve accuracy." Help health officials track the flu by sharing your symptoms online Photo: Can Stock Photo

Users are asked to share their symptoms via a 10-second survey, which is delivered to their inbox once a week, about flu-like symptoms they may be experiencing.

Once the survey is complete, participants

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A cheque for $1120 was presented to headspace at an open day lunch last Wednesday, with further donations boosting the total later in the week.

Member for Charlestown, Andrew Cornwell, showed his support for the initiative and praised the work of organi­sations such as headspace.

The challenge was the idea of Genesis Charlestown personal trainer, Brent Taylor, who lost a close friend to suicide.

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try, we receive information that allows health professionals to see where flu is hitting hardest and gauge its severity," Dr Dalton said.

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ConnectAbility clients Maree Hopain and Kel Miller enjoy the newly renovated art room

The lights are on, the ceiling is in and the heat is on, too.

Hamilton-based disability service provider ConnectAbility has had its art room transformed from a drafty garage into a fully functioning artist's studio with the help of a $6,500 grant from the State Government.

Contractors have been busy over the last three weeks, installing a ceiling, new lighting and an air conditioner in the space, which had previously been unusable when the temperature reached extremes.

ConnectAbility CEO, Bryan McLoughlin said the renovations would allow the organisation to expand the popular program.

"It's a big step forward for us," he said. "We're excited because it actually gives

us a bit of a leap frog forward in terms of being able to engage more with the community and hopefully have people come in and use this more as a studio.

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Glenrock's green army • AMELIA PARROTT _ @amelia_parrott

Agroup of dedicated volunteers had their conservation efforts recognised on World Environ­ment Day last Thursday, receiv­

ing a grant to help with their ongoing work rehabilitating the Glenrock Scout Campsite.

Building on the legacy of Newcastle Apex, whose members took part in the inaugural tree planting at Glenrock Scout Camp in 1976, the Thursday Working Group has been diligently chipping away at the site ever since, clearing weeds, reestablishing native plants, controlling erosion and establishing solar systems, water tanks and a worm farm to service the camp, transforming the once damaged landscape into an urban hideaway.

Charlestown MP, Andrew Cornwell said the group had put in a "herculean effort" to restore the site to its former glory over nearly 40 years.

"These valleys and hillsides were once degraded by mining and the area around the Glenrock Lagoon was a wasteland," he said. "The beautiful environment we see today has been created by the Thursday Working Group volunteers [and] it is a gift to future generations."

While some signs of Glenrock's mining past are still evident around the site, foun-

Charlestown MP, Andrew Cornwell and Thursday Working Group member, John Le Messurler plant a tree at the Glenrock Scout Camp site

dation member of the Thursday Working Group, John Le Messurier said it had come a long way since 1976.

"When we planted those first trees and shurbs, Glenrock Scout Camp was a barren former coal mining site that had almost no top soil and upper woodland that was baldy damaged by early mining," he said.

"There is now a fantastic variety of birds and other wildlife frequenting the camp's green corridors, which extend from the rehabilitated bushland higher up, all the way down to the lagoon."

Mr Le Messurier said the group would use the grant money to buy a chipper to create bulk much to enrich its plantings.

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Daniel's hairy challenge • MELISSAH COMBER

SPorting a beard for charity wasn't always on the cards for Daniel Kelly, but the idea grew on him.

The Bolwarra Heights man has set himself the challenge of raising $7500 for beyondblue, a non-profit organisation that reduces the impacts of depression and anxiety. He started in March, and will have the beard for six months.

Mr Kelly said it's his way of supporting family and friends he has seen suffer from depression, while raising awareness.

"It's definitely a cause close to my heart," he said. "Although it's a lot more known these days, it's still not out there enough.

"This is more about spreading the word."

Mr Kelly said there was no special reason for opting for the beard. "I wanted to do something a bit different," he said. "Last winter I had a beard for about eight weeks and I didn't realise how warm it kept me until I shaved it off." Having raised $6500 so far, Mr Kelly has received a lot of support, but not everyone likes his fuzz. "My Mrs isn't really a fan. I'm

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going to hand the clippers over to her when it's time to shave it off." Donations can be made at https:/Igive.everydayhero. com/au/dans-autumn-winter-beard-for­beyondblue.

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Hunter School of Performing Arts students rehearse ahead of next week's MindPlay grand final

• AMELIA PARROTT }# @amelia_parrott

Year 11 drama students from across the Hunter will get together next week to play out a positive message about

mental health. Students from Hunter Valley Grammar and Lambton, Toronto, Warners Bay and Whitebridge high schools will compete in the grand final of MindPlay, the Hunter Institute of Mental Health's (HIMH) annual school drama competition.

As part of the competition, students write and perform a IS-minute piece centred on a particular mental health theme.

This year the theme is wellbeing.

"The term 'mental health' can some­times be mistaken as meaning mental illness," HIMH director Jaelea Skehan said.

"By emphasizing wellbeing as a state of feeling good about ourselves and the way we live our lives, MindPlay 2014 puts the focus on recognising and exploring healthy and flexible ways of dealing with stressful situations that can lead to improved mental wellbeing."

The grand final of MindPlay will be held at the Hunter Theatre on Thursday, June 19.

To purchase tickets, visit www.hspa. nsw.edu.au or visit the box office located on the Hunter School of Performing Arts grounds on Cameron Street, Broad­meadow.

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A life-changing success Samaritans' student accommodation service going from strength to strength

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Samaritans celebrated one year since the launch of its student accommodation service at Wick­ham last week by reflecting on the

achievements of its tenants. The unique approach to affordable hous­

ing offers stable accommodation to young people at risk of homelessness, who are taking part in tertiary education.

The holistic service, which operates out of the old Wickham Public School build­ing, not only gives young tenants a roof over their head, it also offers support to assist them in their studies and personal life as they transition to independence.

Samaritans senior worker of case work and Youthdirect, Carrie Bock said four tenants had already transitioned out of the program and into independent living.

growing fresh produce in their vegetable garden, barbeque in the outdoor court­yard, and have professional portraits taken of themselves for use in resumes.

Before moving into Samaritans' student accommodation 12 months ago, 24-year­old Shahni Bidwell had been living in refuges, student accommodation and in friend's spare bedrooms since the age of17.

She said her past living situations had not been good for her mental health but she found living in the Samaritans student accommodation to be overwhelmingly positive.

Her studio apartment is just a five­minute walk to Hamilton TAFE, where Miss Bidwell is currently undertaking a Certificate Four in Community Services.

"It's really good that it's so close to everything because I'm sure I'm not the only one here that finds it can be really isolating living by yourself or being in our situation so it's really good to be close to things that are happening around town," she said.

"Young people at risk of homelessness, without a roof over their head there is not a lot of moving forward you can do until you have a safe, secure place to work on your goals," she said. Samaritans Student Accommodation tenants Shahni Bidwell and Kirsty Gay

Samaritans director of development, Lynne Graham said the charity planned to establish a mentor program in the second year of the service, which would provide tenants with advice on job interview techniques, CVs, personal presentation and potential career paths.

"In the past year we had a young woman studying hospitality get work experience at a cafe.

"They thought she had incredible leadership qualities and asked her to do

paid work as a casual. She worked her way up from there to being a team leader at that cafe and she recently moved on to independent accommodation and is

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Mayfield is back on the NBN Co. rollout map, with fixed line build preparation now underway.

Construction on the National Broad­band Network had begun in the suburb prior to last year's Federal election but Mayfield had subsequently been removed from the rollout maps without explanation.

NBN Co updated its maps last Thursday and they now show the build preparation phase has started in Raworth, Tenambit, Morpeth and Mayfield.

Before now, the rollout maps had only shown where work had commenced or where the network was already available.

NBN Co. CEO, Greg Adcock said build preparation work involved contractors

Guide Dogs NSW/ACT is calling on the public to help raise $1 million to fund the training of 35 new puppies to become guide dogs.

The puppies are the latest to be bred as part of the organisation's program to meet growing demand for guide dogs.

"We're calling on the public's help because it's only through their support that we're able to fund the provision of

readying Telstra's pits and pipes ahead of physical construction.

"This new measure lets families and businesses know earlier on in the rollout process that the NBN is coming so they can start exploring how they might take advantage of high-speed broadband," he said.

Newcastle MP Sharon Claydon said she was delighted to see Mayfield back on the map but still held concerns over the way the Government was handling the rollout of the NBN.

"I am concerned with the process the Government is following on the rollout and what this means for the rest of Newcastle," she said.

"This spot-announcement again proves that the Abbott Liberal Govern­ment simply don't have a broadband plan for Newcastle."

our services free of charge to people who are blind or vision impaired," said Leila Davis, Fundraising Manager for Guide Dogs NSW/ACT.

To help Guide Dogs NSW/ACT breed and train more puppies to become guide dogs, make a donation at www.guide­dogs.com.au/help-us or call 9412 9300. Donations made before 30 June can be claimed as a tax deduction for 2013-2014.

Police sDapshot »: Aberglasslyn home invasion

Police are appealing for information after a man was assaulted during a home invasion in Aberglasslyn on Tuesday. June 3.

About 10.30pm. four males entered a house on Pyalla Avenue. One of the males spoke with a 19-year-old man in the home. before an altercation ensued in which the man was assaulted. The group ran from the scene. taking cash and other property.

Police would like to speak to four males who may be able to assist them with their inquiries. Two of the males are described as being of Caucasian appearance and aged in their late teens or early 20s. One was seen wearing dark pants and a grey hooded jumper. The third male is described as being of Pacific Islander/Maori appearance with a moustache and beard. He was seen wearing a black hooded jacket with a gold front zip and dark-coloured shorts. The fourth male is described as being of Pacific Islander/Maori

appearance and was seen wearing a black hooded jumper. dark-coloured pants. and a bandana wrapped around his hand.

Anyone with information can call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the online reporting page wwwl.police.nsw.gov.au

Windale indecent assaults Police have charged a man over a series

of indecent assaults and firearms offences in Windale.lt will be alleged a number of indecent assaults were carried out on two women at a home on Kambora Close between April 24 and May 11 this year. He was charged with two counts of indecent assault; two counts of detain for advantage; possess weapons with intent to commit indictable offence. cause danger with firearm; possess unregistered firearm; two counts of intimidation; and three counts of common assault. The man appeared at Belmont Local Court last Friday.

PUBLIC EXHIBITION

Draft Footway Dining Policy

A number of Footway Dining Licences operate across Lake Macquarie City and are monitored for compliance under the terms of the licence agreement.

Numerous requests are received to renew or commence the operation of footway dining on public land that is owned or under the care, control and management of Council. These requests are assessed under Section 125 of the Roads Act 1993 and in accordance with the Footway Dining Procedure.

The draft Footway Dining Policy in conjunction with the draft Footway Dining Procedure aims to encourage footway dining across the City, adding vitality, character and economic activity to our town centres. The Policy and Procedure will provide clear guidelines to applicants, the community and Council staff in ensuring pedestrian and traffic safety and accessibility are not compromised.

The draft Footway Dining Policy should be read in conjunction with the draft Footway Dining Procedure and both documents will be on exhibition from Monday 9 June 2014 to Sunday 20 July 2014 at:

• Council's Customer Service Centre

• All Lake Mac Libraries

• Council's website www.lakemac.com.au under Public Notices and Exhibitions

If you wish to make a submission regarding the draft Policy, please write to Council using the details below or email propertyadmin@lakemac.nsw.gov.au by 20 July 2014.

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Proposal: Emergency Services Facility

Applicant: VOLUNTEER MARINE RESCUE NSW

Consent Authority: Lake Macquarie City Council

Exhibition: 8:00am to 5:00pm weekdays until 4 July 2014 at Lake Macquarie City Council, Administration Centre, 126-138 Main Road, SPEERS POINT NSW 2284. Alternatively the Notification Plans can be viewed using Council's Application Tracking System by logging on to the City's Website www.lakemac.com.au and following the prompts.

Submissions: Submissions of objections must specify the grounds of objection.

Closing Date: 4 July 2014

Note: Any submission received by Council in relation to this development, will be publicly available on the City's website. Third parties may access any submission under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009. Council may also reproduce submissions in Council reports or in Court proceedings.

If you have made a reportable political donation or gift in the last 2 years your submission will need to be accompanied by a "Disclosure Statement of Political Donations and Gifts where Council is Approval Authority - Submitters" Form. For more information on reportable political donations or gifts or to download a copy of this form please contact Council's Customer Service Centre or go to www.lakemac.com.au and search for "Political Donations Submitters". Please note failure to complete a statement if such a Political Donation/Gift has been made is an offence under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.

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WARATAH WEST PUBLIC SCHOOL are holding a free Eat Move Live parent work­shop on Monday, June 16 from 9.30am to llam.

The workshop will offer simple, healthy and cheap ideas for children's and family meals and snacks. It will also show fun ways for children and parents to be active.

Participants will receive free nutrition placements and family bags packed with goodies.

The Eat More Live program gives parents information on issues such as determining child-size portions of food, how much food and drink children should be given per day and identifying healthy food and drinks.

To RSVP for the workshop, please contact the school on 4968 1765 or email waratah­wst-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

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Tayla goes to Hollywood Edgeworth Public School student wins DreamWorks competition

• PAUL MONFORTE

In the world of animation, there aren't many bigger names than DreamWorks.

With Steven Spielberg as principal partner, DreamWorks has been respon­sible for such box-office smashes as the Shrek and Madagascar series of movies.

Bearing that in mind, it's not hard to understand why lo-year-old Tayla Collins from Cameron Park was so excited to win the Woolworths Design­A-Hero competition, which will see her 'Lollypop Lady' drawing incorporated into a one-of-a-kind collectible card by an artist at DreamWorks Animation. Tayla and her family will travel to DreamWorks Animation's Los Angeles studio.

Tayla used Kim Hedley, school crossing supervisor at Edgeworth Public School as the inspiration for her design.

"It's so cool to have won this competi­tion," Tayla said. "I chose to enter a draw­ing of my school's lollypop lady because she saves children's lives every day and is a real life hero to my friends and me.

School crossing supervisor Kim Hedley with Tayla Collins and the winning design

"I'm so excited about going to the DreamWorks Animation studio to see her turned into an illustrated character."

The Design-A-Hero competition was

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Many Newcastle families have fond memories of visits to Blackbutt Reserve, a tradition continued from generation to generation.

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A major program of upgrades at Blackbutt is part of Coun­cil's four priority projects in the 2014-15 operational plan.

Improvements to existing facilities as well as new infra­structure will provide more recreational opportunities and increase the family fun factor. First up is a new ameni­ties building and wildlife arena at Carnley Avenue. Site preparation commenced in March and work is scheduled for completion in September 2014, weather permitting.

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Members of the Board are passionate about the success of Lake Macquarie.

Our shared vision for the City is to create vibrancy and pros­perity through sustainable economic growth and increased employment opportunities.

We want to build on our strengths, assisting existing businesses and targeting emerging industries to expand development in the City, while balancing the lifestyle and environmental aims of the community.

We know that we have to plan for growth and an experienced and qualified Chief Executive gives the Company the ability to instantly access the corporate and government contacts necessary for strategic regional prosperity.

I look forward to seeing the innovative approaches to economic development that will give Lake Macquarie a new standard of economic activity in the region.

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DAVID STEIN Owner & Manager of Fitec

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People cannot be

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well, they must choose to

HEALTH

What makes us healthy? Choices.

TIlls week's column is a letter a Doctor wrote in ... What makes us healthy? Accepting responsibility for our

exclusive control over our own body, also the flow on effect of our choices to others. I have sat down with patients and their family to talk about these things that make them healthy. I have explained the repercussions of poor lifestyle choices, such as having to be in my office talking about their health, or lack of.

I have seen them walk out with nodding smiles and their assurances changes for the better will take place.

Far too often though, sometime later I have seen the same family waiting outside a room that now contains the lifeless body of their father or brother or daughter.

There are no more smiles. No more ''I'll be alrights". Only now do they realise the amount of control they had over their state of health . At least those still alive that is.

The medical profession loves giving everything a name and it seems we have a name for this one. Sedentary Death Syndrome. It is responsible for millions of deaths a year.

So how does one catch this insidious disease? Choose to have it! It is entirely preventable. Yet people choose to succumb to it and let others around them witness their slow demise.

People cannot be forced to exercise or eat well, certainly not long term.

What can make us healthy may be as simple as looking around and seeing our family or friends or 100 other good things we have and deciding to want these things so much, that anything which helps us experience them for a few years longer, is not a chore but a gift.

Your column last week mentioned 'I don't make time' would be more accurate for the people claiming they don't 'have' time. It is definitely the conscious choice and state of mind that is failing, well before the body fails.

But at any moment we all have the potential to decide; I want to live well, vibrant and active, radiating energy that influ­ences others. We all have this power of choice between two completely different paths. Choose wisely.

DR TONY ISAAC MBBSRACGP Kotara Family Practice

admin@ kotarafamily practice.com.au www.kotarafamily­practice.com.au 49560888

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Left untreated it can cause cirrhosis of the liver and heart disease

• MEDICAL

The danger of too much iron in the blood

Most of us are aware that we need the element iron, in our diet. It is vital for the development of healthy red blood cells and in particular the component called haemoglobin. Haemoglobin is responsible for carrying oxygen around our bodies. When we are deficient in iron, it can lead to a condition called iron deficiency anaemia. This occurs when we have too little iron to keep up with the production and replacement of haemoglobin. But what if we had too much iron?

Haemochromatosis is a genetic condition that causes the body to absorb excess amounts of iron. It is the most common genetic condition effecting Australians, occurring about 1 in 200 people with a European background. The body normally stores up to 1 gram of iron. It is stored in our joints and organs, like the liver, heart and pancreas. But in haemochromatosis, the amount of iron absorbed and stored can be much more, leading to organ damage. Left untreated it can cause cirrhosis of the liver, heart disease, diabetes and arthritis. In the early stages, haemochro­matosis has no symptoms, but as more iron is stored the symp­toms can include joint pain, lethargy and weakness, abdominal pains, abnormal liver blood tests, darkened skin, hair loss, even loss of sex drive and early menopause. Haemochromatosis is often undiagnosed because the symptoms are similar to those caused by other diseases. Talk to your doctor if you have these symptoms.

The treatment for haemochromatosis is called venesection which is similar to donating blood. Usually about 500mL of blood is taken until the iron levels normalise. Once normal, venesection is performed three or four times per year for life and that is all that is needed to treat the condition. If treated early, before any damage has occurred, the condition has no effect on life expec­tancy. If you are diagnosed with haemochromatosis, you should avoid iron supplements and vitamin C supplements. Vitamin C aids the absorption of iron. You should avoid medication or alcohol that can strain the liver and avoid iron rich foods. It is important to inform close family members that you have been diagnosed, so they can arrange a simple blood test.

DEC LAN CLAUSEN JESSICA SHUWALOW ANTHONY PIGGOTT Commentator _ @DeclanClausen

Leadership speculation

Everything old is new again. The papers are full ofnews of an unpopular government and whispers of leadership change. Malcolm Turnbull denies the rantings of Alan Jones and Andrew Bolt, and the denials become a bigger media story than the original speculation. Turnbull says he fully supports the PM and the political nerds and spin-doctors go into hyperdrive. Is this how Australians expect their leaders to be chosen?

Battles for political leadership are timeless and rarely dull. Billy Hughes had one of the most colourful prime ministerships, first as the leader of the Labor Party and then swapping sides to form his own party, National Labor. Hughes was the first Australian PM to be deposed as leader. He went on to change party several more times in his career. Leadership is rarely a simple process. John Howard was Opposition Leader twice before becoming PM, Keating took two challenges to get his foot across the Kirribilli threshold, and the infamous Rudd/Gillard battles lasted years. Abbott owes his own political fortune to leadership instability. How ironic it would be ifhe was felled by the same process that got him there.

More importantly this constant leadership speculation reflects the absences of quality journalism in the main­stream press. It costs far less to print gossip and specula­tion, next to a poll result paid for by someone else, than it does to pay real journalists to analyse the impact of policy and investigate the hidden stories that reveal the true nature of our society.

Newcastle Financial Planning

Superfund insurance

Recently we have been contacted by a number of people in regards to communications that they've received from their industry super fund about changes to their insurance. Specifically these people are concerned about the substantial increase in the amount they will be charged for their insurance premiums.

We have had cases where clients have shown us letters from their industry super fund stating they are going to be increasing their insurance premiums, two of which are increasing by approximately 550% and 650%!

The insurance premium increases come after the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) issued several warnings last year to group insurers (who provide the group insurance inside of super) that their group insurance premiums were too low to be sustain­able. Some ofthe industry have justified the increases in industry super fund insurance premiums as compensa­tion for the higher than expected total and permanent disability (TPD) and income protection claims. If you have received notification from your super fund

about an insurance premium increase, you can contact an insurance broker or professional financial planner who will take into account your individual needs to ensure you understand your superannuation and insurance options. Disclaimer: This editorial provides general information only. Before making any financial decisions, consult a financial planner to take into account your individual needs.

Pharmacist of Piggott's pharmacies

Highlighting men's health

It is hardly news that men approach the issue of their health and wellbeing a lot differently to women.

This is not only seen anecdotally but official data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics highlights that men are more likely than women to engage in risky behav­iours such as substance abuse and dangerous driving and they also have a higher incidence of many condi­tions, and are more likely to die from certain causes.

This week we are celebrating Men's Health Week (www.menshealthweek.org.au) across Australia and this event differs from many campaigns that aim to shock, scare, compel or otherwise encourage people in the community to do 'more of this and less of that'. Rather, Men's Health Week aims to empower people on the frontline of health to work with and reach out to local men and boys.

Encouraging men to speak to health professionals and look after themselves is important. Your pharmacist is there to provide advice, counselling and professional services along with dispensing prescription medicines. More information on men's health issues is available from pharmacies providing Self Care health informa­tion. These pharmacies have a range of fact cards on men's health topics such as erectile dysfunction and prostate problems. Ring 1300 369 772 or log onto the Pharmaceutical Society website www.psa.org.au and click on Self Care then 'Use the Self Care Pharmacy Finder' for the nearest location.

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LAND 6 Churnwood Drive, Fletcher

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RUGBY UNION

Getting our children active Rugby tots program introducing sport to youngsters in a fun and friendly environment

• PAUL MONFORTE

Parents in the Hunter wanting to get their young children involved in sport are turning to the Rugby­tots program.

Billed as Australia's first rugby-specific play program for young children, Rugby­tots originated in England in 2006 with the Australian arm of the business run by Shaun Weidemann.

"I've played rugby from a very early age right up to first grade senior rugby growing up in South Africa," Mr Weidemann said.

"I started Rugby tots, because there were no sporting activities for children aged 2-4 years.

"Rugby tots not only teaches kids motor skills and hand-eye co-ordination, it also teaches them how to play in a team envi­ronment, always listening to the whistle and playing as a team."

Mr Weidemann said the program involved non-contact activity and fun games that incorporate rugby skills.

"It also gets children active and social from a early age, which is very important in early child development," he said.

Children enjoying the Rugby tots program under the watchful eye of fully-trained coaches

Classes are held in four age groups rang­ing from two years of age up to 10.

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Youngsters given the chance to show skills -------------- the Paul Kelly Cup is where it started • PAUL MONFORTE with his first introduction to AFL"

S hortland Public School and Wallsend South Public School progressed to the Hunter Regional Final in both the boys

and girls division of the Paul Kelly Cup after the recent gala day held at Mary­land's Bill Elliott Oval.

The Paul Kelly Cup is the largest AFL primary school knockout competition in New South Wales and the ACT and is open to students in years 5 and 6, with schools competing in round-robin carnivals in their local area.

The competition gives junior AFL teams the opportunity to compete in the regional finals, where they will be up against 1000 other teams and 10,000 participants vying for the chance to play in the finals on the Sydney Cricket Ground.

"Games are played on a smaller field using modified 12-a-side rules which allow children who are new to the game to experience and enjoy AFL in a safe and fun environment," said AFL NSW/ACT regional coordinator, Craig Golledge.

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Primary sponsor of the Paul Kelly Cup, Yogurtland, provide a gift card for the player ofthe match for every game.

"The Paul Kelly Cup is a fantastic initiative that supports local kids, and as well as encouraging the next generation of AFL stars," said CEO of Yogurtland Australia, Paul Siderovski.

The Hunter region holds four zone galas - Maitland, Port Stephens, Wallsend and Lake Macquarie - with the top two boys and girls teams from each zone progress­ing to the Hunter Regional Final.

In addition to the Paul Kelly Cup, the NAB AFL Auskick School program can be arranged to introduce children to the game.

The program runs over the duration of six to ten weeks and is delivered by AFL NSW/ACT staff at the school. The focus is on the development of funda­mental movement skills as well as teaching the students basic AFL skills. This program can be run at anytime during the school day.

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3. Zinedine Zidane matches at Edgeworth, Redhead, Kotara,

Brett Holman Bar Beach & Mayfield. Defending cham-

4. pions Shannon Rowe & Martin Ball (Alder

5. England Park) have a new lead in Blair Perry .

Matthew Baus was last week named

6. Josip Simunic to represent Australia in the Hong Kong International Bowls Classic to be played

7. 42 from Nov 8 to 16. He will play singles and the blue ribbon pairs event with Mathew

8. Harry Kewell Pietersen (Cabramatta). Baus was a member of the Raymond Terrace team

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14. Durban four shots on the last end to record a thrilling 29/28 victory over Jamie Dow

15. 17 (Kahibah), Tom Crockford (Toronto

16. John Aloisi Workers) and Nick Evans (Water Board) in the Final of the District Junior Triples

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Taggart the target up front Jets striker makes the final cut as part of 23-man Socceroos squad for World Cup

Newcastle Jets striker Adam Taggart has been selected in the Socceroos' final 23-man squad fortheFIFA World Cup in Brazil.

Jets goalkeeper Mark Birighitti was omit­ted from Ange Postecoglu's squad, but will remain in Brazil with the Australian team ahead of their opening World Cup match against Chile on June 14 (AEST).

Birighitti is expected to serve as a back-up for fellow shot-stopper Mitch Langerak, who is carrying a knee injury.

The squad will be captained bymidfielder Mile Jedinak with Tim Cahill, Mark Bresciano and Mark Milligan becoming the first Australian football players to represent the Socceroos at three World Cup tourna­ments following the 2006 and 2010 FIFA World Cup finals.

The Socceroos squad is made up of three goalkeepers, six defenders, 10 midfield­ers and four strikers with seven of the 23 players currently playing in the Hyundai A-League.

As well as Birighitti, the other players to miss out on the final squad are Josh Kennedy, Tom Rogic and Luke Wilkshire.

"Every step of the selection process has been difficult because the players have Jets striker Adam Taggart has been selected in the Socceroos squad for the World Cup

FINAL SOCCEROOS 23·MAN SQUAD lor the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil

Oliver BOZANIC. Mark BRESeIANO. Tim CAHILL. Jason DAVIDSON. Ivan FRANJIC. Eugene GALEKOVIC. Ben HALLORAN. James HOLLAND. Mile JEDINAK(c), Mitchell LANGERAK, Mathew LECKIE. Massimo LUONGO. Ryan McGOWAN. Matt McKAY. Mark MIWGAN. Tommy OAR. Mat RYAN. MatthewSPIRANOVIC. Adam TAGGART. James TROISI. DarioViDOSICFC. Alex WILKINSON. Bailey WRIGHT

worked very hard since they came into camp but we have had to weigh up form, fitness and squad balance in coming up with the 23 players who will represent Australia at the 2014 World Cup," Posteco­glousaid.

''We've selected a squad that can do Australia proud and they will walk out onto the pitch for the World Cup in the green and gold shirt and display the characteristics that define our country.

"Our stated aim is to make our country proud, show the world what Australians are made of and test ourselves against the very best football players in the world and this group of players is capable of doing that."

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Back-rowers to lead the way Return of Scott and Smith to Knights line-up vital to hopes of rescuing disappointing season

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Beau Scott has claimed his first Origin win in Queensland, now he has his sights firmly set on resurrecting the Knights' disappointing season.

The veteran forward missed last the loss to the Warriors in Auckland due to a neck injury and fatigue following the opening Origin but after positive scan results, returned to take on the Wests Tigers last weekend.

"I guess 1 was on a high for a couple of days after the (Origin) game, but not so much now because I'm back to work and I've got a job to do here in Newcastle;' said Scott, who admit­ted the opening Origin in Brisbane was one of the toughest games in his career.

"I had a little bit of a sore neck and obviously a bit of fatigue after the game.

"But I've had a scan on the neck and it's all clear now, so I'm ready to go.

"I guess coming back to Newcastle we need to tum things around here at the moment:'

Knights and NSW State of Origin star Beau Scott (right)

match on June 18 will be missing from the match.

The Knights' NSW Cup team will play the Newtown Jets on Saturday at 3pm at Henson Park.

Meanwhile, the Knights Newcastle Knights has confirmed it will playa trial match against the Canberra Raiders at Seiffert Oval in Quean­beyan in 2015.

The Raiders and Knights have both formally agreed to play the trial match at the venue on Saturday February 21, 2015.

Knights General Manager of Football Warren Smiles said the Knights look forward to the reciprocal trial match in Canberra.

"It is great to have our 2015 trial match against the Canberra Raiders locked in;' Smiles said.

"We were fortunate to host Canberra last year when we took our trial match to Tamworth and as a reciprocal agreement, we play Canberra at their preferred venue?'

Scott said the return of former Dragons team­mate Jeremy Smith, who resumed from a knee injury against the Tigers, was a huge boost to the side.

"When you've got an experienced player like Jeremy on the sideline, it's not going to help anyone's cause;' Scott said.

The Knights head down to Sydney this week­end for the clash against the Roosters at Allianz Stadium at 7.30pm on Saturday night.

The Queanbeyan City Council has endorsed the proposal presented by the Raiders to host the trial match at Seiffert Oval in 2015 and have committed $1 million to upgrading the facility over the course of the next financial year.

The remainder of the 2015 pre-season calen­dar is to be confirmed. "It's good to have him back in the side?' Players involved in the second State of Origin

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