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Thanks for saving Nan
W hen 15-year-old Krista Barrie learned her grandmother’s surgery for stom-ach cancer had been successful, her thoughts immediately turned to
finding meaningful ways of thanking the doctors at John Hunter Hospital.
“Nan had an aggressive adenona in her stomach. Luckily they were able to remove all of it and she didn’t have to have any chemotherapy,” Krista said.
The Mount Hutton teenager said she was shocked to learn that Dr Stanley Chen and his colleagues at the hospital were funding the wages of the head research nurse out of their own pockets.
“I remember saying to Mum, ‘If a charity doesn’t exist to help Dr Chen, I’ll just start my own.”
That’s exactly what Krista did and with the help of her mother, Kim, surGICure was formed in May this year.
“We’ve raised about $3000 since we launched the charity in May this year,” Krista said.
“Next year we hope to raise about $20,000. We’ve got a few major events planned that we hope will get us there.
“While we haven’t quite raised enough money so far to cover the full wage, we’ve been able to pay for equipment that the doctors would have otherwise had to pay for themselves.”
Krista also said the assistance of her mum and the charity’s other committee members, Emma
Teenager launches charity in support work of John Hunter Hospital doctors
surGICure commitee members, Kim and Krista Barrie
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Coon and Rebecca Read had been invaluable.A Christmas shopping day will be held this
Sunday, December 7 at 3 Pearl Close, Croudace Bay from 10am to 1pm to help raise additional funds for surGICure.
“We’ll be having items such as Tupperware, The Body Shop, Waxing Lyrical, a photographer and a few other stalls,” Krista said.
For more information on the work of the charity, visit www.surgicure.org.au
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A tragic accident that could have happened to anybody
The death of cricketer Phillip Hughes has really hit home to many people just how fragile life can be.
Last Tuesday afternoon, Hughes was working his way towards another determined century and was eyeing off a recall to the Test team with captain Michael Clarke battling to prove his fitness for the opening match against India in Brisbane starting on December 4.
There would have been a sense of excitement and anticipation in his mind as he would have known how recent big scores always figure prominently when selectors are quickly looking for a replacement.
To think that his life was over only two days later defies belief.
The freak nature of how his injury occurred also leaves you shaking your head.
If he had moved his head a split second earlier or later, he would have been fine. Perhaps the ball would have bounced off his helmet or at worst struck him on the shoulder or arm.
Now the discussion has began as to whether it is time to ban the bouncer.
Thankfully, there have been plenty of people involved in cricket coming out and saying that is not necessary.
I think, for a start, that it would make the contest between bat and ball lean too far in favour of the batsman.
It would make batting a lot easier if you knew that every delivery was going to be in roughly the same area.
The bowlers already do it tough with fielding restrictions, particularly in Twenty20 and one-day matches, and pitches that encourage rapid run-scoring.
Questions were also asked about the helmet Hughes was wearing.
I can’t see how the manufacturer could have done anything differently. These type of helmets have been designed to protect the head and they do a very good job of that.
There have been quite a few instances of bats-men taking a blow directly to the helmet and just carrying on as per normal.
The neck region has never really publicised as an area of concern.
That may well change now. If the length of helmets was increased to cover
the whole neck area, players would soon get sick of the restricted mobility and go back to what they use now.
Of course, we must also be thinking of the bowler in this incident, Sean Abbott.
There’s probably nothing people can say to make him feel better at the moment.
Thankfully, he received professional counsel-ling immediately, so we all hope that he is able to find some peace.
We must also be thinking of Sean Abbott
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N ewcastle City Council may soon add its name to the growing chorus calling for coal wagons to be covered and washed.
In a motion to be put forward by Greens councillors Michael Osborne and Therese Doyle at next week’s meeting, Council will be asked to call on the State Govern-ment to immediately implement policy solutions to address the air pollution caused by coal haulage in Newcastle, including the mandatory covering and washing of wagons across the Hunter.
Cr Osborne said particulate pollution caused by uncovered coal trains was one of the top five issues residents raised with him. “Most of the suburbs in my Ward are affected by this,” he said.
“You can see the impact of coal dust on surfaces in their homes - inside and out.”
Tess Lieberman, a Tighes Hill resident of eight years with two young children, said she was supportive of Newcastle City Council speaking out against the impacts coal dust.
“The more voices the better,” she said. “I know a lot of residents in this area
have concerns, particularly about the level of fine particulate pollution, which can cause upper respiratory conditions.
“It shouldn’t just be up to residents to complain to the EPA (Environmental
Protection Authority) hotline.” Cr Osborne said industry was dragging its feet on the issue.
“Based on an average cost of $8 per trip [to cover coal wagons], the added cost represents less than one thousandth of the sale price of the coal,” he said.
“Cost is not an impediment to the proposal to cover coal wagons.”
He said covering coal wagons would create jobs in manufacturing and limit the amount of coal lost in transit.
The motion follows Wallsend MP Sonia Hornery’s tabling of a petition to the NSW Parliament, signed by more than 10,000 residents from coal affected communi-ties across the State, calling for wagons to be washed and covered, and surveying from the Hunter Community Environ-ment Centre that found 90 per cent of Lower Hunter residents supported the covering of coal wagons.
The motion is expected to be supported by the now Labor controlled Council.
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Greens call for support
Greens councillor, Michael Osborne is calling on Newcastle City Council to support the washing and covering of coal wagons
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Truncation briefingNewcastle’s Greens councillors say the
impending truncation of the heavy rail line into the CBD will soon bring traffic chaos to the northern end of Beaumont Street.
In October, the State Government announced that buses would replace trains between Newcastle and Hamilton from January 5, as the rail line is dismantled and construction begins on the new Wickham Transport Interchange.
The plan will see dedicated shuttle buses arriving at Hamilton Station every 10 to 15 minutes until late 2016.
As a result of a successful motion put forward by Greens councillors Therese Doyle and Michael Osborne at last week’s meeting, Newcastle City Council will seek a briefing from Transport NSW on the impacts of the plan, including traffic and safety issues around Hamilton Station.
Cr Doyle said Hamilton residents had already raised concerns about the effect interim transport arrangements would have on traffic. Cr Osborne said it appeared as though there had been a communication breakdown between the State Government and Council, with limited information available to councillors.
Commenting on the motion, Council’s infrastructure director, Frank Cordingley said the proposed arrangements had been reviewed and supported by the Newcastle City Traffic Committee, which included local police, and improvements had been made recently in the area around Hamilton Station in order to boost pedestrian safety.
Despite this, Mr Cordingley recom-mended Council be briefed further on the impact of the Government’s plan, ideally before Council adjourns for Christmas.
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variation is approved by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART).
In a surprise move, endorsed by Labor and Greens councillors last week, Council resolved to apply to lift rates by eight per cent a year over five years, a cumulative increase of 46.9 per cent.
The decision could ultimately cost the average ratepayer an additional $500 a year.
While Council staff had recommended an annual rates increase of between 6.5 and 6.8 per cent, Greens councillor, Michael Osborne argued that rates needed to be lifted further if residents wanted to see real change in the city.
“If we take [no action] the assets of Newcastle will crumble,” he said.
“An extra one or so per cent [over Council’s recommendation], could really revitalise the city.”
Speaking against the motion, Liberal Cr Lisa Tierney said rate rises needed to be incremental.
Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes said she was
Newcastle City Council to apply to lift rates by 46.9 per cent over five years
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Newcastle City Council will apply for another special rate variation
not going to shy away from making tough decisions.
“Neighbouring councils have made these hard decisions,” she said.
“Maitland have increased their rates by 63.2 per cent over seven years and Lake Macquarie have increased theirs by 57.5 per cent.”
“The increase we are proposing is much less than neighbouring councils.”
Council will learn the outcome of its application in May.
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L isteners of ABC 1233 Newcastle rallied outside the station last week, as senior management briefed staff on the impact of
budget cuts announced by the Federal Government last month.
The station will be downgraded from a metropolitan to a regional station and nine staff will lose their jobs as a result of the $254 million worth of cuts to be made to the national broadcaster over the next five years.
Speaking in an unofficial capacity to the 100-strong crowd, 1233 Breakfast presenter, Aaron Kearney said staff were struggling to come to terms with the job losses.
“We don’t understand what business models have been brought to bear, we don’t understand how they have arrived at this decision,” he said. “What data was brought to bear to come up with these numbers and these people in this place?”
He encouraged listeners to pursue an audience with ABC management.
“Everybody is talking about value for taxpayer dollars. You’re taxpayers who are getting less for your money than you did last week and you are at least owed a justification for that.”
Rally in support of ABC as Lake Macquarie Council prepares letter to Malcolm Turnbull
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Protestors march against cuts to ABC Newcastle
AMELIA PARROTT @amelia_parrott ABC’s director of radio, Michael Mason also addressed the crowd, thanking them for their support for the station and explaining that he was consulting with staff “to work through the options for them”.
Earlier in the week, Lake Macquarie City Council resolved to write a letter to Communications Minister, Malcolm Turnbull questioning the extent of the job losses at ABC Newcastle.
Lake Macquarie Mayor Jodie Harrison praised ABC Newcastle for their efforts to keep residents informed during bushfires and floods in the area.
She said she did not want to see that kind of important reporting put at risk.
While the motion was supported by the majority of councillors, Liberal councillor, Jason Pauling left the chamber mid-way through the debate in protest of what he saw as the Council’s unwarranted interest in a federal funding issue.
Speaking to the Post after the meeting, Cr Pauling said the community wanted councillors to get on with the business of running the city, not write letters to already well-informed federal ministers.
He said he did not intend to walk out of debate in Council in the future. Cr Barney Langford, a part-time employee of the ABC, left the chamber ahead of the debate.
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N ewcastle’s new lord mayor, Nuatali Nelmes has put the art gallery redevelopment back on the agenda, with her first lord
mayoral minute endorsed on her casting vote at last week’s Council meeting.
The much-needed $21 million rede-velopment was shelved in July last year, when the then Labor Government went back on their $7 million commitment to the project, citing a lack of action from Newcastle City Council and the State Government, in favour of funding the Lake Macquarie Transport Interchange.
With the support of Council, councillor Nelmes will lead a delegation to NSW Premier, Mike Baird, to appeal for grants funding, and write to the Federal Govern-ment seeking it reinstate its funding agreement regarding the redevelopment.
Cr Nelmes said the project was “shovel ready” and funding sources were avail-able to Council.
“It is vitally important for Council to send a clear message that [the] art gallery development is an important project and has the support of this Chamber,” she said.
“I am aware that there is currently
grant monies available in both the NSW Government’s Restart NSW Hunter Infra-structure and Investment Fund and the Commonwealth’s Stronger Regions Fund.
“This project should be seeking fund-ing from these sources where eligibility allows.”
Cr Tim Crakanthorp said as a former member of the Art Gallery Redevelop-ment Working Group he was pleased to see Council pursuing the funds needed to move ahead with the upgrade.
The Independent and Liberal council-lors did not speak to the motion.
Newcastle City Council to seek funds for gallery redevelopment
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Art back on the agenda
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Future brighter for Renew Newcastle
Newcastle City Council looks set to throw Renew Newcastle a lifeline, with a $90,000 funding plan for the organisation currently on public exhibition.
The plan will see Council contribute $30,000 a year to Renew for three years.
Renew Newcastle founder, Marcus Westbury fronted Council in October and revealed that the organisation was coming to the end of a triennial funding arrange-ment with the State Government and facing the prospect of moving into 2015 without a secure funding source.
Although supporting Renew Newcastle is identified as a key objective of the Coun-cil’s Hunter Street Revitalisation Master Plan, the City has not contributed to the running costs of Renew Newcastle for the last two years.
Lord Mayor, Nuatali Nelmes said supporting Renew Newcastle would allow the organisation to leverage grant funds from other sources.
While acknowledging the positive role Renew Newcastle had played in reducing vacancy rates in the CBD, Cr David Comp-ton argued that the revitalisation of the city had been such a success that there was no longer a need for Renew’s programs.
Council also resolved to write to the NSW Minister for Planning, Pru Goward, requesting that State Government fund-ing be provided as a matter of urgency.
The funding proposal will return to Council for approval in February.
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Archaeologist, Tim Adams excavates a rail line near Nobbys Beach
City Council’s Bathers Way development, project manager, Ryan Tranter told the Post that efforts would be made to
incorporate the historic line into the new design, with stylized paving and signage both being considered.
Mr Tranter said construction around Nobbys Beach Reserve should be complete by Christmas.
A piece of Newcastle’s history has been unearthed at Nobbys Beach, with the discovery of a nineteenth century rail line
under Nobbys Road. The rail line was excavated last week
during works to upgrade infrastructure along the coastline between Nobbys and Newcastle Beach.
It is believed the line dates back to 1896 and was used in the final stages of construction of the breakwater, to trans-port larger rocks to the headland.
Archaeologist, Tim Adams, who assisted with the excavation and documenting of the rail line, said it was an important link to Newcastle’s industrial past.
“It’s a nice snapshot of just how indus-trial this area used to be,” he said.
“There was a large power station and rail lines running all through this area, from Newcastle Station right up to the headland.
“Any time you’re walking along the breakwater, you’re actually walking along the old rail line.”
While most of the structure will need to be removed in order to make way for new pavement that will form part of Newcastle
Construction workers uncover 120-year-old rail line near Nobbys Beach
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T he Post is encouraging our readers to help spread a bit of festive cheer this year by donating gifts to our annual charity Christmas appeal.
This year, the Post will be supporting the efforts of the Combined Charities Christmas Warehouse.
An initiative of Samaritans and the Salva-tion Army, the warehouse offers families who are unable to afford Christmas presents for their children the opportunity to register for assistance.
Warehouse spokesperson, Helen Fielder-Gill said there was a great deal of need in the community around Christmas with more than 900 families expected through the door of the warehouse until Christmas Eve.
“Families who do it tough throughout the year find themselves under so much pres-sure at Christmas time,” she said.
“It’s a big expense to celebrate Christmas, so often they’ll just go without.
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able to choose their own gifts for their children that they can take home and wrap themselves. All the presents in the ware-house come from community members and businesses.
“Without this generous support, none of this would be possible.”
Post editor, Paul Monforte, said he was thrilled by the response from readers last year and hoped to see even more gifts donated this Christmas.
“Being able to bring a smile to a child’s face at Christmas is what the season is all about,” he said.
“I want to encourage all our readers to give as much as they can to assist these worthy charities in their important work.”
Post readers are encouraged to leave unwrapped gifts under our Christmas tree, located in the foyer of our office at 19 Pear-son Street, Charlestown.
Donations will be accepted until Friday, December 12.
Families wishing to register for the ware-house can phone Samaritans on 4960 7100 or the Salvation Army on 4929 2300. Post journalists, Melissah Comber and Amelia Parrott decorate the Post’s Christmas tree
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A strong effective Council with open and transparent governance and sound finances will protect and enhance Council services.
At the November ordinary Council meeting, we resolved to support a rate increase aimed at securing the city’s financial future. The resolution came after community engagement showed substantial support for moving Newcastle ahead.
We received feedback from or spoke to 1,726 people and two out of three households supported an increase above the rate peg.
Considering the challenges we face as a city, Council has resolved to pursue a special rate variation of 5 per cent above the rate peg, approximately 8 per cent per year. For the average ratepayer, this is equal to an average increase of $101 per year. The community wants high quality services and facilities and this proposal will allow us to deliver those to the people of Newcastle.
We have been talking to the community for more than 18 months about our finances and a lot of work has been done internally to minimise costs. We have substantially improved our financial position but not to the point where we are out of the woods.
This proposal, if supported by IPART, will provide security for our services and facilities, we will be able to decrease our infrastructure backlog and look at investing in new community infrastructure.
An application will now be prepared for IPART for consid-eration. IPART have established clear guidelines and they will undertake a rigorous review of our application to ensure it meets the assessment criteria. Seeking feedback from the community and Council endorsing a preferred option is the first step in the application process.
The application is due in February 2015 and IPART are likely to return a decision in May 2015. This process will form part of Council’s 2014/15 budget preparation where further community consultation will be sought.
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CR JODIE HARRISONLake Macquarie City CouncilMayor
Here in Lake Macquarie City, we are excited about being the first city in the Southern Hemisphere to host the Inter-national Children’s Games.
The International Children’s Games, a recognised member of the International Olympic Committee and the larg-est multi-sport youth games in the world, will see 1,500 athletes between 12 and 15 years of age and coaches descend upon the shores of Lake Macquarie City to participate in this prestigious event.
Lake Macquarie was the first Australian city to attend the Games, sending a team to participate in San Francisco in 2008.
It was a wonderful opportunity for our young local athletes to learn about other cultures and create long-lasting interna-tional friendships, and is an opportunity we have continued to embrace annually since.
This year, Team Lake Macquarie will compete on their home turf as we host the 48th Summer International Chil-dren’s Games from December 6-11.
Although this is a new phenomenon in Australia, the Games are held with high esteem internationally and it is exciting that not only Lake Macquarie but also many cities from across Australia now have an opportunity to be part of that.
I have no doubt that the 2014 Lake Macquarie International Children’s Games will be something for all who participate and attend, to remember for many years.
Help us welcome the world during Games week and make this event an enjoyable experience for all by showing our international visitors the kindness and hospitality that our City and the Hunter is known for.
To find out more about the Children’s Games, visit www.icg-lakemacquarie2014.com or follow the Facebook and Twitter pages.
The Games areabout to begin
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Two drink-driving offences in two hours
A man has been charged twice within two hours with high-range drink driving offences at Wallsend.
The first incident occurred about 11.30pm last Friday 28 November when a 44-year-old man crashed his Ford Falcon sedan into a fence at the intersection of Crest Road and Victory Parade, Wallsend.
The man was arrested by police from Newcastle City Local Area Command who took him to Waratah Police Station where a breath analysis allegedly returned a reading of 0.234.
He was issued a Field Court Attendance Notice for high-range PCA and his licence suspended on the spot.
After being released from custody, a taxi was organised to take the man home; however, police will allege after leaving the police station the man returned to the scene of the crash, got into his car and tried to drive it away.
Police were alerted and the man was again arrested and returned to Waratah Police Station. This time he allegedly returned a high-range breath analysis reading of 0.206.
The man has now been charged with two counts of high-range PCA offences and one count of drive while suspended.
He was given strict bail conditions to attend Newcastle Local Court on 8 January 2015.
His keys were confiscated to prevent him from driving again.
Mayfield man dies in Kooragang crash
Police will prepare a report for the Coroner following a fatal motor vehicle
Outstanding warrants lead to arrest at Mount Hutton
A man wanted on warrants has been arrested and charged after being found hiding in a house at Mount Hutton last Friday.
About 10am, detectives from Lake Macquarie Local Area Command attended several premises in the area in an attempt to locate a man wanted on eight arrest warrants.
While at premises on Warners Bay Road, Mount Hutton, police located the 21-year-old man hiding in an upstairs bedroom.
He was arrested and taken to Charlestown Police Station, where he was charged with the warrants relating to domestic violence, drug and property offences.
The man was refused bail and appeared in Newcastle Local Court on Friday.
Man, 22, arrested after search of vehicle in Boolaroo
A man has been charged after drugs and cash were allegedly found in his car when he was stopped for a traffic offence in Boolaroo last Thursday.
About 2.40pm, police from Lake Macquarie Local Area Command were patrolling Main Road, Boolaroo, when they observed a vehicle allegedly fail to give way to traffic.
The driver, a 22-year-old Boolaroo man, was stopped and his vehicle, a grey Holden Statesman, was searched.
Police allegedly located and seized drugs, believed to be methylamphetamine, and cash in the vehicle.
The man was arrested and taken to Toronto Police Station where he was charged with supply prohibited drug, goods in custody, and unlicensed driving.
He was granted conditional bail to appear at Toronto Local Court on Wednesday 17 December 2014.
crash in Kooragang on Friday afternoon. About 3.35pm, a Suzuki motorcycle and a Volkswagon Golf crashed on Cormorant Road.
The rider of the motorcycle, a 60-year-old Mayfield East man, was treated at the scene by Ambulance Paramedics before being taken to John Hunter Hospital where he later died.
A crime scene has been established by police from Newcastle City Local Area Command and inquiries into the incident are continuing.
The driver of the Volkswagon, a 38-year-old Kotara man, was also taken to hospital for mandatory blood and urine testing.
Information needed on Mayfield stabbing
Police from Newcastle City Local Area Command are investigating the circum-stances surrounding a stabbing in Mayfield on Friday night.
About 9.20pm, a 22-year-old man was found outside a home on Barton Street, Mayfield, suffering a number of stab wounds.
He was treated at the scene by Ambulance Paramedics before being taken to John Hunter Hospital. His injuries are not considered life-threatening.
A crime scene was established by police and investigations are continuing. Police are urging anyone with information in relation to this incident to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the online reporting page nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Information you provide will be treated in confidence. Information should not be reported via police Facebook and Twitter pages.
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A new kind of tourism offering is set to draw international visitors to Newcastle.
Last week saw the launch of the Hunter to Harbour history tour, a collaboration between Nova Cruises, the Hunter Wetlands Centre and the Newcas-tle Museum.
The tour includes a sightseeing cruise and morning tea on the harbour and the Hunter River, lunch, and guided tours at the Hunter Wetlands Centre and Newcas-tle Museum.
Chairman of the Newcastle Tourism Industry Group, Simon Glover said the tour would be a unique addition to the local tourism industry.
“In the tourism world we hear a lot that there is a shortage of product in the market and in Newcastle, to be fair, we’ve prob-ably been behind the curve in creating new and unique experiences,” he said.
“With this launch we are taking a huge stride forward in attracting and retaining visitors. We have a story to tell and a story we can sell.”
Nova Cruises general manager, Peter Hanrahan, believed the tour would be particularly popular with international
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visitors on day trips from Sydney. “Inter-national visitors want to see as much as they can in one day and partnering together is a great to deliver that,” he said.
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The tour will depart Lee Wharf on the last Thursday of each month and costs $90
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A n acute Stroke Unit, nuclear medicine services and chemo-therapy could all feature in the
new Maitland hospital under a draft Clinical Services Plan.
Although an iron-clad guarantee that they would be included could not be provided, as they were still only a focus of the planning, Hunter New England Health’s Director of Nursing and Midwifery Services, Karen Kelly, said that the focus for the planning was based on creating a network of services.
“A lot of people have called for one-stop shopping for their health care, so if we can bring as much together that makes sense, that’s a good thing,” she said.
“Just like Maitland is now, it will be a rural-referral hospital, so it will have its own context and flavour.
“It will work as a network of services like it [current Maitland hospital] currently does but a bit stronger.”
Ms Kelly said that the level of care will be higher than currently provided at Maitland Hospital, but it won’t provide the specialist services like neurosurgery and a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit that are available at John Hunter Hospital.
A large range of outpatient services, such as diabetes, paediatric and pain services are being considered, while the relocation of the Morisset mental health hospital and East Maitland Community Health, identi-fied in recently-released business papers, is still on the table.
“From a clinical services viewpoint and from a mental health viewpoint, one third of our population have met some sort of mental condition or illness,” Ms Kelly said.
“Health today is moving towards normalising these specialty streams, so integrating them into the everyday busi-ness of what we do is one issue that has come up in the planning.
“The other issue is from a running the health service point-of-view - it is difficult to have services scattered, so with having a 40-hectare site there’s an opportunity to bring those things together.”
The new hospital will also be a teaching hospital and a helipad will be on site.
Health Infrastructure NSW’s Senior Project Director, Erik Maranik said that the planning was on track to be completed by June next year, at which time another funding commitment will be sought.
NSW Premier, Mike Baird said in July that the project will be delivered in five years, and Mr Maranik said that time-frame is still feasible.
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Public Notice of Exhibition – Proposedland acquisition changes in Lake MacquariePlanning Proposal - Draft Amendment RZ/5/2014 to Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014Proposal: The planning proposal seeks to add and remove land from Land Reservation Acquisition (LRA) map in Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan (LMLEP) 2014, and make a range of associated zoning and development standard changes. The LRA map identifi es land that Council, or NSW government agencies, propose to purchase for public purposes such as parks, libraries or roads.The planning proposal applies to the following land areas: • 49 Crawford Road, COORANBONG• 56 Larapinta Drive, WYEE POINT • 892 Freemans Drive, COORANBONG• 18 Kalang Road, DORA CREEK• 15 Norman Avenue, SUNSHINE • 52 Manhire Road, WYEE • Multiple lots on King Street and Yarrawonga Park Road, BALCOLYN• Rocky Point Road (Road Reserve), ERARING • Multiple lots on Ellis Street, Keightley Street, Wood Street and Sweetland
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COMMUNITYAmputees and Associates: Second Tuesday of every second month, 10am, Cardiff RSL. For more information, call Kevin, 4971 1633Belmont District Residents’ Action Group Inc: Monthly meetings changed from first Monday of the month, to the second Wednesday of the Month. Still meeting at the Belmont 16Ft. Sail-ing Club and the meetings will still commence at 6.00pm. Last meeting for 2014 will be on Wednesday 10th December. There will not be a meeting in January. The first meeting for 2015 will be held on Wednesday 11th February.Bereaved by Suicide: Monthly support groups, Newcastle, Maitland and Nelson Bay. See www.lifelinehunter.org.au or call 4940 2000Bushwalking: Lake Macquarie Bushwalkers Inc. Walks Wednesday and Saturday. Walks program available at www.lakemacquariebushwalkers.org or email [email protected] Residents Inc: Inaugural meeting 10th December Marks Point Sporties 6pmComputerpals Newcastle: Seniors meet to learn about technology and for Social Outings in an enjoyable and relaxed atmosphere. Classes are available in all levels for Windows 7, 8 and 8.1, Internet and Email, as well as Digital Photogra-
phy and Computer Care. Classes have limited numbers and tend to fill quickly.Next enrolment day will be held Friday 5th December, Islington Public School, Hubbard Street, 9.30am to 11.30am. Ph: 4961 6576Email: [email protected]
Choir: Lake Singers, Wednesday, 7:30pm, Unit-ing Church Hall, First St, Booragul. Call 4943 1672 for more informationChoir: Newcastle City Choir, Uniting Church Hall Mayfield, Wednesday, 7pm-9pm, call 49674401 or visit, www.newcastlecitychoir.org.auChoir: Novotones Men’s Harmony Chorus, call Brian, 4948 8476 or Rod, 0412 145 971 for more informationCo-dependents Anonymous: Wednesday, 7:30pm, Salvation Army Community Centre, 67 Cleary St, Hamilton. Call Jane, 0437 326 487, for more informationJenny’s Place: Women and children’s refuge - do-mestic violence resource, information, referral and support. Call 4927 85293Lake Macquarie Family History Group: Meet at Marmong Point Community Hall 1st Wednes-day of the month 2-5pm and 3rd Saturday of the month 10-4pm. Telephone Warren on 49595403 or www.lmfhg.org.auLifeball: Modified netball for over 50s. Warners Bay, every Friday, 9:30am. Call 4947 3650Men’s Shed: Elermore Vale, open 9am - 4pm, Monday - Friday. Call 0407 787 540Newcastle National Seniors: Meeting fourth Tuesday of the month, 10:15am, Adamstown RSL. Call 4966 0147 for more informationNewcastle School of Practical Philosophy: New classes commencing early October, Thursday, 7pm, St Marks, Islington. Email [email protected] or visit www.practicalphilosophy.org.au.NSW Justices Association: Community desk at Edgeworth town centre for witnessing and
signing documents. First Thursday and third Saturday, 10am - noon. Call 0422 592 544The Friendship Circle: A happy, fun, social group of over 55 singles who have enjoyable outings with a great bunch of people. All over 55s. Sin-gle people are welcome join. We have weekend and weekday outings, including- visits to places of interest, picnics, walks, lunches, dinners, live music, dancing, day trips and weekends away. Contact Davina on 0487908503.
CLUBSBushwalking: Hunter Area Walkabout Club. [email protected]. Newcastle ramblers first and third Monday, Charlestown Uniting Church, Milson St, Charlestown. Call 0419 491 612Car club: Triumph Sports Owners Association meet first Tuesday of the month, 7pm, Club Macquarie. For more information, call David, 0409 885 342Cardiff Seniors Club: Monday and Friday. Seek-ing new members. Bingo, carpet bowls, cards, etc. Call 4945 5785 or 4954 5662Lake Macquarie over 50’s singles group: Meet-ings held first and third Sunday of each month at Belmont to arrange social activities. For more information ring 4958 8404Lions Club: Warners Bay. first and third Thurs-day of the month, 6:30pm for 7pm start, Sweet St. Call 4947 1983 for more informationLions Club: Elermore Vale. second and fourth Tuesday of the month, 6:30pm, Wallsend Dig-gers. Call 4950 2138 for more informationNewcastle Caravan Club: Fourth Tuesday of the month, 7pm, Wallsend South Public School, Smith Rd, Elermore Vale. Call Gael, 4950 2232 Probus: Call 1300 630 488 for nearest club and meeting timesRotary: See www.rotary9670.org.au/ClubDirec-tory for meeting locations and timesVIEW: See www.view.org.au or call 1800 805 366 for local club details.
PARENTINGDads in Distress: Call 1300 853 437 or visit www.dadsindistress.asn.au to find your nearest support group or local workerHappy Hippo Toy Library: Toys for 0-6 years. Open Tuesday and Friday, 10am - noon or by appointment. Call 4973 7000InspYre: Young mothers mentoring program. Connects young mothers up to 25 years with car-ing women and services in the community. Call 4929 2954 for more informationMyTime: Peer support for parents and carers of children under school age with a disability or chronic medical condition. Call 1800 889 997Newcastle Multiple Birth Club Inc: Support, social events and information for parents of multiples. Call 0407 431 339SIDS and Kids: 24-hours bereavement support. Call, 4969 3171Waratah Intergenerational Playgroup: For par-ents and children up to the age of six, as well as elderly residents, offering a wide variety of early learning experiences. Playgroup meets Mondays at 9.30am every week during the school term at Bethel Aged Care, cnr Bridge and Lorna St, Waratah. Ph: 1800 171 882.
HEALTHAl-anon: Family groups. Call 1300 252 666 or email [email protected] for more informationHunter Dementia and Memory Centre: 2 Percy St, Hamilton. Call 4962 7000Hunter Women’s Centre: Alternative therapies. Call 4968 2511 for more informationNewcastle MS Support Group: 10am - noon, third Wednesday, Heaton Birmingham Gardens Bowling Club, Mordue Pde, Jesmond. Call Ste-phen, 4952 7302, or Janelle, 4982 6123Red Cross: Blood donation. Newcastle Donor Centre, 38 Watt St. Call 13 14 95
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Vales Point l Colongra l MunmorahCentral Coast and Lake Macquarie – November 2014
Message from the General Manager
Welcome to the final Community News for 2014. Our Power Stations have been busy this year with works and activities that we are sharing with you in this edition.
The NSW Government’s planned sale of Delta’s Central Coast assets is ongoing. Sale activities are still underway and the sale of Colongra and Vales Point is proposed to be finalised in 2014. Delta is proud of our relationship with our neighbours and this year is undertaking Primary School presentations starting at Mannering Park aimed at helping children be Safety Smart in the neighbourhood near our power stations. A broader safety program will be rolled out in neighbouring schools in the future. With the holiday season approaching we want to make sure that the community is safe by not entering Delta fenced land without approval or supervision.
The Vales Point ‘A’ Station demolition was completed earlier this year and we are installing a Heritage Plaque on the grassed area near the VP visitor’s car park. We encourage you to come by and read about our proud history.
I also wish you and your families all a safe and happy summer and holiday season.
Glenn SharrockGeneral Manager Central Coast
Green Globe Awards
Delta Electricity’s biomass co-firing program at Vales Point won a Highly Commended in the NSW Government’s 2014 Green Globe Awards at a gala ceremony at NSW Parliament House. The awards recognise outstanding examples of environmental innovation, leadership and performance across the state.
The biomass co-firing program has reduced the station’s reliance on coal and reduced its carbon emissions intensity by more than 5% demonstrating that biomass co-firing provides a reliable base load option producing 37,000MWh of electricity in 13/14.
“We are honoured to receive recognition of our innovation in a program that delivered an increase in the use of biomass with a reduction in carbon intensity at Vales Point of more than 5% with minimal investment,” said Delta Chief Executive Greg Everett.
Supporting The Lakes Surf Patrol
The Lakes Surf Life Saving Club patrol captains and patrol vice-captains were the lucky recipients of a Delta sponsorship that purchased 20 waterproof patrol jackets. The purchase of the jackets is timely with the first patrols of the season beginning on Lakes Beach. The distinctive red and yellow, water and wind-proof heavy duty jackets will keep the club’s most committed patrolling members warm and dry on days of inclement weather while they are on patrol or during lifesaving operations or on an emergency call.
Lakes Beach is patrolled from late September though to Anzac Day each year and relies on the ongoing commitment of its volunteer patrol team to keep the beach one of the safest on the Central Coast. Delta has supported the club since 2004.
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Successful Outage Completed
The major outages of Vales Point Unit 5 and Unit 6, held during September and October this year, have been successfully completed. The unit outages were major undertakings for the Central Coast. Many Delta employees and contractors made significant contributions in the months of planning and during the outages. Around 2,000 permanent and outage contractors were onsite working with Delta teams to complete the outage.
Approval for Munmorah Demolition
In October, Wyong Shire Council approved the development application for the demolition of Munmorah. Munmorah Power Station has already been decommissioned, made safe and secure. After the sale of Colongra and Vales Point is finalised, Munmorah Power Station will be transferred to the NSW Government who will manage the demolition project.
Lake Macquarie School Environment Awards
Delta is the proud major sponsor of the Lake Macquarie Council School Environment Awards. Delta presented prizes to the overall High School winner St Mary’s High School, Gateshead who planted more than 2,000 trees and shrubs. The tiny Awaba Public School (seen here with their veggie patch) took out the overall Primary School category by showing an outstanding commitment to improving their school environment. Congratulations also to Kahibah Public School for winning the Water Category by demonstrating principles of water preservation throughout the school by collecting water from the school roof for reuse.
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More than four million Australians have a disability, which can be physical or mental.
In fact, “disability” is an umbrella term, covering impairments, activity limitations and participations restrictions. An individual may also qualify as disa-bled if he or she has had an impairment in the past or is seen disabled based on a personal or group standard or norm.
So in Australia one in five people have a disability, and one in three people either has disability or is likely to be close to someone who has disability.
There are more than 2.1 million Australians of work-ing age (15 - 64 years) who have a disability.
Disabilities run the gamut from severe to relatively minor. For instance 3.4 million (15 per cent) of Australians have a physical disability, while more than 700,000 Australians have an intellectual impairment.
Carers play a huge role in helping people with viabil-ity lead fulfilling lives, but carers also need support.
To help meet the need for more information about how we can better take care of carers, the Pharmaceu-tical Society of Australia (PSA), with assistance from Centrelink and the Carers Association, has developed an electronic “fact card” titled Carer Support which is available from all those pharmacies which provide the PSA’s Self Care health information.
For the nearest location where you can access the card, phone the PSA on 1300 369 772 or visit their website at www.psa.org.au and click on “Self Care” then “Find a Self Care Pharmacy”.
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ANTHONY PIGGOTTPharmacist of Piggott’s pharmacies
DECLAN CLAUSEN Commentator @DeclanClausen
This weekend is the opening of the International Children’s Games, which this year is being held Lake Macquarie. This event is the largest youth sporting event in the world and is open to young athletes aged 12-15. This weekend approximately 1500 of these young athletes will participate in a range of sports including swimming, gymnastics, sailing, golf, soccer and BMX bike riding.
The International Children’s games began in Europe in 1968 and has since spread around the globe. In 2008 Lake Macquarie City became the first Australian city to send participants to the ICG, and only six years later this proactive council becomes the first city in the Southern Hemisphere to host this global event.
Participants in the Games will get the opportunity to see much of Lake Macquarie and Newcastle with events taking place in Belmont, Speers Point, Glendale and Callaghan. These athletes, their coaches and families will also have time to explore the beaches, lake and vineyards of the region.
Events such as these bring thousands of participants and spectators to the Lower Hunter. The economic benefits from tourism and the cultural benefits from building links with competing nations make events such as these vital to the long term benefit for the region. It is great to see Lake Macquarie City Council actively perusing opportunities such as these. It is also good to see Newcastle University and Hunter TAFE sponsoring events like these, and local media offering support.
Lower Hunter councils must continue to work on attracting more events like this to the region.
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Social media tools such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, Pinterest and Google+ can be valu-able marketing tools for your small business -increasing your market reach and helping you engage with your customers. But before you hit the keyboard, you need to develop your strategy with a social media plan so that it will be beneficial for your business and marketing objectives… if you launch your online presence without proper planning, you could waste valuable time and money.
A social media plan can help you: identify the risks and benefits before you invest your time and money, determine how much time will be needed to manage each tool and the skills required, measure the impact of your strategy, form part of your marketing and commu-nications plan.
Start with analysis…and research the best social media channels for your business. Go online - look at your potential and current customers. What social media platforms are they using? If your competitors are online - what works for them? Find out if social media fits your key business goals and whether you have the knowledge and capacity to launch an online social media presence.
Revisit your goals and strategies in your business plan and determine how social media can help you. Consider developing specific strategies for each business area. For example, communication and engagement with customers, launching your social media presence, brand development and brand awareness.
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NARELLE McCLELLAND General Manager, The Business Centre
No matter how many antioxidants tea and coffee may claim to have, the regular varieties of both contain caffeine which is not healthy for your body in many ways.
Tea contains around one third to one half of the caffeine of standard coffee.
Many factors affect the caffeine content of tea including the variety, grade and brewing time and temperature.
So, is decaf better? Well, the answer is - it depends how it is decaffeinated. Decaffeinated coffees vary based on the decaffeination
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The European method uses only harmless carbon dioxide. Decaffeinated tea and coffee are much healthier for you than
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So please check the label! Below is a list of some naturally decaffeinated coffees and
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Recent hot weather has inspired many of us to become more active, but unfortunately it has brought with it an increase in cases of tinea and other fungal infections.
Tinea is a common skin infection. It is contagious, spread by skin to skin contact and sometimes indirectly, like from communal showers or locker rooms.
Tinea loves warm moist environments, so naturally it is most likely to occur on the feet, in the groin, scalp and under breasts, but it can occur anywhere. It can even occur in finger nails or toe nails.
Tinea can look like a red flaky rash that can sometimes cause the skin to split or peel, especially around the feet and toes. It can be itchy and sometimes it forms little blisters.
Occasionally the rash can form a circular pattern and is commonly called ringworm.
But rest assured that there are no tiny worms wriggling around in your skin, only fungus causing the infection. When the nails are affected they can develop a yellow or white discolouration. When tinea develops on the head, bald spots can occur.
To avoid getting tinea make sure you dry off thoroughly after washing, especially your feet before you put socks or stockings on. Wear clothes made with natural fibres as synthetics make you sweat more. Use anti-perspirants to reduce the amount of sweating. Wear shoes that keep your feet cool and dry.
Don’t share bath towels, bath mats, face washers, creams or shoes. Wear thongs in communal areas like gym showers, locker rooms or swimming pools.
Talk to you doctor to help confirm the diagnosis as some conditions like dermatitis or psoriasis can sometimes look similar. There are many over the counter anti-fungal creams that are effective at treating tinea.
As a rule, the creams should be used as directed until the condition has settled and then continued for another 7 days. If the condition has not changed after 14 days of treatment you should consult your doctor for advice.
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The Raymond Terrace and East Cess-nock have both recorded convincing minor semi-final victories in the BCIB Challenge. The Jets defeated the Kurri Kurri 9.5/ 5.5 winning the Singles and Pairs rubbers, before narrowly losing the
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U nder an atmosphere of extreme sadness with the tragic circum-stances surrounding the death of Australian cricketer Phil
Hughes, Rounds 8 and 9 of the NDCA Premiership went ahead at the weekend.
In the match at Townson Oval, premiers Merewether posted an imposing total of 7 for 371 against Charlestown. Troy Good-win showed his class in top-scoring with 130 including 12 fours and four sixes. Chris Connors toiled hard and was rewarded with three wickets.
Newcastle City’s season hit a new low suffering an innings defeat in one day against Hamilton Wickham at Learmonth Park. The Sabres could only muster 40 and 90 in their two innings. Sam Webber was the primary destroyer for Hamwicks taking 10 wickets to give his team next weekend off.
Another match that appears headed for an outright result is at University Oval where the Students declared at tea at 9 A mark of respect for Phil Hughes on the Townson Oval scoreboard Photo: Paul Allan
Paying tribute to Phil Hughes
PAUL ROBERTSON
Triples. Newcastle Bowler of the Year Ian Lean had a big 15/9, 15/2 victory over Brodie Pitham in the Singles. Michael Abel and Matthew Baus sealed the win with a 5/7, 10/2, 3/1 victory over Aaron Appleby and Nathan Dawson. Kurri Kurri’s Andrew Rees, Brendon Baker and Michael Smith edged out Jamie Minter, Tim Twining and Jason Stokes 6/6, 8/7.
East Cessnock proved too strong for Valentine winning 12.5/2.5. Daniel Hooker, Simon Mitchell and Jon Dimopoulus defeated Dean Govan, Col Fraser and Bill Ahoy in straight sets 10/5, 12/6. Martin Ball defeated David Govan winning 12/10, 9/9, with the Pairs shared as the match was already decided.
Minor Premiers Ettalong will host Raymond Terrace on Thursday evening in the major semi-final and Soldiers Point enjoy home advantage against East Cessnock on Friday evening. The 2015 Saturday Pennant Final Series Host Clubs have been drawn. The venues are No.1 Grade - Hamilton North; No.2 Grade - Warners Bay; No.3 Grade - Soldiers Point; No.4 Grade - Lambton; No.5 Grade - Mayfield; No.6 Grade - Beresfield and No.7 Grade - Wallsend.
for 247 before reducing Waratah Mayfield to 7 for 59 at stumps. It appears that only inclement weather will prevent Waratah keeping up their unenviable record of having lost every two-day game outright this season.
Toronto Workers will almost have banked the outright points also against Wests at No 1 Sportsground. Having only made 60 in their 1st innings Wests still trail Toronto by four runs with five wickets in hand. Ashley Weekes took 7 for 21 in the first innings and has 2 for 29 in the second innings for the Kookaburras.
Jeff Goninan continued his stellar form top scoring with 121 for Stockton Raymond Terrace against Cardiff Boolaroo as the Seagulls amassed 294 at Lynn Oval. Cardiff were reduced to 5 for 37 in reply when stumps were drawn.
Barring a miracle at Cahill Oval, Belmont will secure first innings points against Wallsend needing only five more runs with seven wickets in hand.
In the T-20 Round 9 on Sunday, winners were Merewether, Hamilton Wickham, University, Belmont, Toronto and Waratah who recorded their first win of the season.
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Wednesday 3 December 2014
A gain it was a matter of plenty of effort for no real reward for the Newcastle Jets in their 1-1 draw with the Central Coast Mariners at Hunter Stadium on
Sunday afternoon.After a scoreless first half, strong lead-up
work from David Carney saw Edson Montano put the Jets in front after 48 minutes.
However, the Mariners were back on level terms only seven minutes later through Rich-ard Vernes.
The result left the Jets still in search of their first win after eight matches with coach Phil Stubbins again pointing to the players’ mindset when trying to hold onto a lead.
“It’s very disappointing, again a home game for us, a local derby and not to pick up the three points today is frustrating for everybody,” Stubbins said.
“Also we must get better when there’s parity back in the game, we need to be better at being able to go on and win.
“We had a good week on the track, got ourselves the goal again but we just can’t seem to bring it home.
Jets unable to capitalise again
The Jets fought hard against the Mariners but are still yet to record a victory this season
Stubbins frustrated as home side fails to secure three points in draw with Central Coast
PAUL MONFORTE “They (Mariners) kept the ball better than what we did in certain periods and had some chances as well.
“For us, we had some really good chances today, we just didn’t take them.”
The Jets have another match at home this weekend when they take on the Wellington Phoenix on Saturday afternoon at 5pm.
A-League ladder after round 8: Perth Glory 19pts (+4), Melbourne Victory 18pts (+10), Adelaide United 17pts (+6), Sydney FC 16pts (+6), Wellington Phoenix 12pts (+4), Central Coast 6pts (-5), Melbourne City 6pts (-7), Bris-bane Roar 4pts (-3), Newcastle Jets 4pts (-9), Western Sydney Wanderers 3pts (-6).
The Jets’ W-League side had a 2-0 victory over Adelaide United at Jack McLaughlan Oval, Edgeworth on Saturday.
Victoria Huster and Rhali Dobson scored for the home side.
Their next match will be against Sydney FC at Lambert Park in Sydney on Saturday afternoon at 5pm.
The Jets’ Youth League team were defeated 3-2 by Central Coast Mariners at Weston on Saturday afternoon.
They will play Adelaide United in Adelaide on Sunday afternoon.
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