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The Marie Bashir School PUBLIC SCHOOL IN STRATHFIELD NAMED FOR NSW GOVERNOR
AN HONOUR GUARD of primary and high school students greeted Her Excellency, Professor Marie Bashir AC, CVO, at the new public school on Albert Road, Strathfield before the much-loved NSW Governor met the first three kindergarten students who will start their school life at the school named in her honour. The NSW Government purchased the former Sydney Adventist College Strathfield campus earlier this year and at a formal ceremony, attended by NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell and Sir Nicholas Shehadie, was officially named The Marie Bashir School. “We are going to call this school The Marie Bashir Public School and why shouldn’t we?” Premier O’Farrell told over 300 guests in the school hall. “Her Excellency is a product of public education – from Narrandera Public School and Sydney Girls High. She has devoted her life to service as a doctor and as the Governor of NSW.” NSW Director of Education, Dr Michelle Bruniges praised the NSW Government for its educational reforms saying, “The
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opening of this school comes as the government is implementing the most sweeping educational reforms in a century and has been aggressive and proactive in meeting the expected growth along the Parramatta Road corridor.” Dr Bruniges said the school will open in 2014 with up to 160 students and will eventually accommodate 500. Her Excellency expressed her humble thanks in a heart-felt address. “I don’t know whether I can say everything that is in my heart. It’s certainly a joy and a profound privilege to share this ceremony with you,” she said. “This is a momentous event for me and I thank you all for the wonderful, wonderful honour.” “High quality education is a basic right and every parent deserves a great public education for their children,” Her Excellency said. “Education is a pathway to opportunity.”
2014 Kindergarten students Aditya Salian, Lang Nguyen (centre) and Hannah Li (right) meet Her Excellency, NSW Governor Marie Bashir.
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AVE YOU NOTICED that job titles have turned into a string of high-minded wordy words longer than your arm? Here’s a good example of what comes across my desk – Acting Deputy General Manager, Group Sales and Marketing or here’s a good one – Lead Senior Director, Planning and Administration Merchandise. These are just a few examples and some of these job titles belong to companies of more
EDITOR’SDESK By Belinda Noonan
WHAT’S IN A TITLE? than five words, resulting in abbreviations and acronyms. As an Acting Deputy General Manager for Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom there’s the likelihood you’d be the ADGM for WILPF. Doesn’t it sound exciting? And
try explaining that title to Grandma on your next visit. Being a window cleaner is self-explanatory, but can be beefed up to Optical Illuminator Enhancer. The digital revolution has brought about change, including words that didn’t
exist twenty years ago. Looking for a job used to be simple. If you were a salesperson – head for S, Receptionist – head for R. A browse through SEEK (aka job classifieds online) is a mine of categorised job information you didn’t know existed. Most of these jobs require you to thrive in a team environment, even if you are sitting in front of a screen all day by yourself and there won’t be any going outside for a smoko (that’s a no-no). I don’t know about you but the thought of being a ‘Senior C# Developer – MVC’, a job currently being advertised
– yes – really, doesn’t sound like it will be in the Careers Advice booklet for school leavers. Or if it is, I’m already hopelessly out of date. This job requires analysis, high-level system design and object modelling of new software products and ensuring adequate testing and quality control measures. If that isn’t challenging enough you will be designing and developing product architecture, functionality and data structures. The pay (make that remuneration package) is $120k per year, which doesn’t sound enough given you need a Master’s
degree to grasp what the job is. So, spare a thought for the school leavers as they head out into the cruel, big world to seek further education and leap into the job market. It’s likely they will soon be speaking a new language, have multiple careers in their work-life and perform tasks you have never heard of in jobs that you don’t understand. Some parents will be fortunate. Their children will become plumbers, pilots, doctors, hairdressers, builders and so forth. We know what those jobs are.
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A journey of survival, courage and overcoming adversity
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Bring the horses back to Yaralla A DAMNING REPORT by the Select Committee on the Agistment of Horses at Yaralla Estate tabled on Thursday, October 24 has made a series of recommendations, which include horses being returned to the tranquil Dame Eadith Walker Estate at Concord. Other recommendations seek to ensure that public access be maintained, any future plans or proposals for changes in management or operations are clearly communicated to the local community well in advance, a full heritage report be commissioned and the NSW Government abandon its plans to convert the Yaralla Estate paddocks to public parklands. The report also recommends that claims in respect to Blue Vision Management and Conrad Capital be referred to the Independent Commission Against Corruption. The Committee found that Sydney Local Health District did not undertake genuine community consultation before making decisions about the future of the Yaralla Estate, and that it poorly managed the decision making process. It also found that Sydney Local Health District continued to make decisions about the future of the Yaralla Estate without waiting for the recommendations of the Committee’s report. “We have recommended that the NSW Government abandon its plans to convert the paddocks of the Yaralla Estate
to public parklands and bring the horses back. This is based on the overwhelming community support for their return. The Yaralla Estate is an integral part of the Concord community and there is a strong community connection to this site and to the horses formerly agisted on the Estate,” Committee Chair, the Hon Robert Borsak MLC, said. “The track records of the Sydney Local Health District and previous health agencies as trustees of the Estate have proven to be poor. We have therefore recommended that the management of the Estate be given to a more appropriate agency, such as the Centennial Parklands Trust,” Mr Borsak stated. “In keeping with the bequest of Dame Eadith Walker we propose that the main buildings on the Yaralla Estate, such as the mansion, remain in use by the SLHD for providing health services.” “It is recommended that the return of horses include charging appropriate commercial rates to community agistors and reconsidering the option of a co-tenancy arrangement with the NSW Police Force Mounted Police Unit. This approach will contribute to funding the necessary remediation and maintenance of the Estate” commented Mr Borsak. The full report is available at: www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/ yarallaestateinquiry
Please leave Enfield alone by Belinda Noonan
FOLLOWING the ‘Call to rename Enfield’ story in Burwood Scene on October 16, Minna Rosa Street resident, Glad Broome called to offer her opinion that the Enfield name is precious and should be left alone. “I’ve lived here for 43 years and love Enfield – yes it’s very tiny but precious,” Mrs Broome explained. “It would be very sad to change the name because there is so much history attached to it.”
Mrs Broome recalled reading that “every bit of wood in St Mary’s Cathedral” came from Enfield and also remembers when Henley Park was not the beautiful recreational space that is now, praising the evolution of the much-needed green space. “I think Henley Park is beautiful. We were here when the top park was a tip, then they put tennis courts in and those collapsed. Now it is such a gorgeous place but the suburb shouldn’t be called Henley Park,” Mrs Broome said.
$7000 for cancer anti-body research THE ANZAC Research Institute Medical Appeal, led by Professor Derek Hart at Concord Hospital, is better off following Burwood Rotary’s Dinner in the Park last Saturday, raising $7,000 towards a world-leading cure for cancer. The hard-working members from Burwood Rotary cooked up a storm with Greek, Italian, Lebanese and Chinese cuisine. Professor Derek Hart spoke on the night about his group’s ground breaking research into the development of an antibody to treat blood cancers, which will be an alternative to the chemotherapy and radiation that is currently used. The
Appeal is looking to raise $5 million for a human clinical trial. “Having the local community behind the research means a lot to our team at Concord,” Professor Hart said. Bendigo Bank announced its support of the Appeal in June and continues to accept donations Australia-wide through its branches and attending fund-raising events. “Congratulations on the organisation of the evening. With over $7,000 raised for ANZAC Research it was a wonderful achievement,” said Bendigo Senior Strengthening Community Manager, John Chandler. Burwood Scene is proud to be a supporter of this ground-breaking research.
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The Building & Development Committee Meeting scheduled for 11 November 2013 at 6.00pm has been cancelled due to lack of business
Congratulations to the regional winners
CELEBRATING OUR VOLUNTEERS I
recently had the honour of presenting awards at the NSW Volunteer of the Year regional awards ceremony at Burwood RSL.
The ceremony was hosted by The Centre for Volunteering, in conjunction with The Volunteer Network, an auspice of Burwood Council. The awards recognise the outstanding efforts made by over two million volunteers in NSW and promote the importance of volunteering.
I would like to thank all the volunteers in our area, it is pleasing to know that volunteering is still strong in our community, with more than one third of residents giving their time to volunteer in some form. Volunteering provides experiences that allow people to grow in confidence, build social networks, and become involved and valued in their communities, but most importantly, volunteering has the ability to make a positive impact on another person’s life.
Council Meeting – 18 November 2013 at 6.00pm in Council Chambers
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ouncil’s back to basics approach is ensuring the community’s roads and footpaths are upgraded and maintained. Works have recently been completed at the following locations: Britannia Avenue (road reconstruction) Acton Street (footpath upgrades) King Edward Street (footpath upgrades) Burwood Road (road resheeting)
Burwood is working with seven councils to help make a more sustainable future
COUNCIL SIGNS AGREEMENT TO DIVERT WASTE FROM LANDFILL W aste sent to landfill will be reduced by 60 per cent across Greater Southern Sydney as Burwood Council, working with seven SSROC councils, will soon send waste to advanced management facilities, recovering more than 67,000
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This will mean a reduction in waste levy, carbon liability and ongoing landfill management costs, saving several million dollars in the first year.
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Bringing burlesque back Nominate your Citizen of the Year NOW’S your chance to celebrate a local hero and give them the recognition they deserve, with nominations for the 2014 Burwood Local Citizens of the Year Awards now open. The awards recognise the achievements individuals have made throughout the year, or through long service and honours the contribution they have made to the local community. “Growing up in the area, I’ve heard many great stories
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Gospel choir Concert for Community EVERYONE is welcome to a Concert for Community by Australia’s premier a-capella gospel choir in the Henry Lawson Hall at Abbotsford Public School on Saturday, 16 November at 7pm. All proceeds go to support the construction of a village in Cebu, Philippines for underprivileged families. Tickets cost $20 for adults, $10 for children under 16, and $40 for a family of four. The event is being held by Communities for Communities.
Burlesque performer J’aDoll has returned to Concord.
why clothes come off – it’s part of a story,” she added. Returning to her roots in Concord has also been rewarding for J’aDoll as she looks forward to giving other women greater confidence in themselves.
“I love making women feel better about themselves and adopt a better body image,” she said. “In burlesque, you embrace everything you would usually hate about yourself and use it on stage.”
• Citizen of the Year • Young Citizen of the Year • Sportsperson of the Year Nominations close on November 29. Awards will be presented at Burwood Council’s 2014 Australia Day celebrations on Sunday, 26 January 2014. Forms, criteria and guidelines are available at www.burwood. nsw.gov.au
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FOR ANYONE who has seen the Hollywood movie of the same name, Burlesque performer J’aDoll has a simple message: think again. The art of burlesque is, she insists, a world away from what many people saw in the cinema years ago. “A lot of people think it’s like the horrible movie Christina Aguilera was in but it’s not,” J’aDoll said. J’aDoll, who grew up in Concord, is bringing burlesque to the inner-west at the newly opened Azure’s Den, an art gallery, café and gift shop where she will run a series of workshops to introduce burlesque to other women. Originally a podium dancer at a nightclub, J’aDoll was introduced to burlesque five years ago while doing p erformance studies at university. In a case of love at first sight, she has never looked back on her career as a performer. “Burlesque is theatrical, performance art with a narrative,” she explained. Burlesque and references to it date back in literature, art and music as early as the seventeenth century, though J’aDoll lists the 1940s as the true hey-day. No matter what epoch, burlesque performances have all had one thing in common: the desire to make audiences laugh. For J’aDoll, this is what motivates her to keep performing. “I really enjoy entertaining people and making them laugh and smile,” she said. “Burlesque’s so tongue-incheek and I love watching the audience’s reaction.” According to J’aDoll, the majority of audiences are female. “Most men have been dragged along by their girlfriends and look like they don’t know if they’re going to enjoy it or not,” she said. One of the most widely held perceptions about burlesque is that it’s all too akin to stripping. J’aDoll understands this assumption, acknowledging that many burlesque dancers from the 1940s were in fact strippers. Now, she says, it’s performance art. “It’s about the tease, not the strip and there’s always a reason
of locals who have achieved amazing things,” says Burwood Mayor, Cr John Faker. “These awards are an acknowledgement of the great contribution people have made to the local area, making it such a special place to live, work and visit.” You can nominate someone for the following categories:
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Women are not Mike talks back super winners A NEW NATIONAL survey shows that 86 per cent of Australian women believe they are more likely to retire with less super than men. AustralianSuper’s General Manager, Growth, Rose Kerlin, said that the results reflected women’s own understanding of the issue and its causes as well as their suggestions for addressing the situation. Women cite the demands of caring for family, less than full-time work and earning less than men for the same work as the main reasons they are more likely to retire with less super than men (the super gender gap). “Women are well aware of the situation they are facing and over seventy per cent are quite concerned or very concerned that they are retiring with a little more than half the retirement savings of men,� Ms Kerlin said. S e p a r at e a n a l y s i s of AustralianSuper’s membership has revealed the industries that show the largest gap between men and women’s retirement readiness include repairs and maintenance, professional, scientific and technical services and mining. The cleaning services industry has the lowest level of retirement readiness for
women and the mining industry the highest. Ms Kerlin said despite the gap between men’s and women’s retirement savings, there were still many things women could do to improve their final retirement outcomes. “Millions of women should be able to access the Low Income Super Contribution which refunds up to five hundred dollars, of tax paid on super contributions to people who earn less than thirty seven thousand a year. Five hundred dollars a year extra into super will make a big difference to many women,� she added. Faye Helou, President BPW Strathfield, believes that raising awareness of this issue is the key to moving forward. “Women need to be educated on the effect of accruing super,� she said. “Even amongst our own members we unfortunately see women in poor circumstances.� Ms Helou accredited a lack of interest among women as one of the reasons such a discrepancy exists between the two genders. “They prefer to leave it to their partner, but statistically that partner often won’t be around [later],� she added.
LISTENING to most radio hosts can be like arriving in a foreign country. They talk a mile a minute, barely draw breath and are deeply imposing. The same, however, cannot be said of Mike Carlton. Despite being one of Australia’s best known media identities and longest-serving radio hosts, Carlton is calm, collected and far from cantankerous. He’s also a busy man, having just published his second naval book, First Victory: 1914 – HMAS Sydney’s hunt for the German Raider, Emden, which chronicles the formation of the Royal Australian Navy, the key players of its instigation, their first victory, and the major role the RAN played in keeping Australia safe during World War One. “I always wanted to join the navy – it was a childish passion that never came to pass,� he said of the book’s inspiration. Again, it seems a surprise that his words, while well-formed, are so sparse. He even dismisses the suggestion that it must have been hard to find the time to write the book given his continual presence in the media – mostly through a regular newspaper column. “I found the time, but I have a five-year-old son which gets in the way occasionally,� Carlton explained. Writing a book is a world away from going live on-air and interacting directly with listeners,
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though it was an experience that Carlton says he enjoyed. “It’s a very different business but I like the discipline of sitting down and comprising sentences and putting thoughts on paper ‌ sometimes you get stuck in a deadend and it can be agony getting out of it,â€? he said. Nonetheless, radio remains his favourite medium. “It’s the most immediate, the most direct and quickest contact with the audience,â€? he said. Asked if he thinks radio will still have a place in a world where most teenagers would struggle to name a station, let alone a host, Carlton offered the pithy response on the future of media: “If I knew the answer I’d be Rupert Murdoch.â€? He goes on to justify the medium’s importance by pointing out that, unlike radio, you can’t use Facebook or Twitter while driving, and gave a curt laugh when this writer pointed out that, though far from safe, it is in fact possible to update one’s status behind the wheel. “Radio will last as long as people are driving and wanting to listen to it,â€? he continued. Of all the stories and events that he’s covered, it was the Vietnam War which Carlton lists as the most defining.
Writing a book was not always smooth sailing for Mike Carlton. “I was still in my twenties and it was such a big part of my growing up,� he explained. The experience taught him not just about journalism, but the futility of war. “I learned that war is not a glamorous business,� he said flatly. “It’s a horrible, horrible business and I learned that very rarely are you told the truth about war. We were lied to in Vietnam time and time again and that has gone on.� He remains evasive as to whether or not he’d ever consider using these experiences as material for a future book.
“I don’t know,� he replied, “some people say I should, but I don’t know that I’m keen to.� In any case, it’s likely that more books will follow on from First Victory. “I’d like to write another, but the five-yearold might have something to say about that,� Carlton said. Does Carlton hope that his son will fulfil his own navy dream one day? “I’d recommend he does whatever makes him happy,� he said. Mike Carlton will appear at Ashfield Library on Wednesday 13 November from 6.30pm to talk about First Victory.
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What’s in a shoe: for horses CSIRO scientists have come up the ultimate in footwear for horses. In a first for the Melbourne Cup, the scientists are supplying a custom made set of 3D titanium shoes for one Melbourne race horse. The horse, dubbed by researchers as ‘Titanium Prints’, had its hooves scanned with a handheld 3D scanner last week. Using 3D modelling software, the scan was used to design the perfect fitting, lightweight racing shoe and four customised shoes were printed within only a few hours. “3D printing a race horseshoe from titanium is a first for scientists and demonstrates the range of applications the technology can be used for,” Mr John Barnes, Titanium Technologies Theme Leader, CSIRO Future Manufacturing Flagship. Traditionally made from aluminium, a horseshoe can weigh up to one kilogram but the horse’s trainer, John Moloney, says that the ultimate race shoe should be as lightweight as possible. “Any extra weight in the horseshoe will slow the horse down. These titanium shoes could take up to half
Fashion on the Green
IF THE IDEA of being in the VIP area for this year’s Melbourne Cup sounds good then head for Croydon Park Hotel on November 5 says hotel manager Brad Dehlsen. “We are bringing some of the racing atmosphere to Croydon
Park without having to go to the races by turning the front section into an astro-turfed member’s enclosure where everyone can be a VIP,” Brad said. Croydon Park Hotel on Georges River Road is putting
on a fashion show, complete with catwalk and there are prizes for Best Hat, Best Fascinator and Best Dressed Man. ‘Members’ also vote for the Best Dressed staff member. “It’s going to be fun and a really good day,” Brad said.
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of the weight off a traditional aluminium shoe, which means a horse could travel at new speeds. “Naturally, we’re very excited at the prospect of improved performance from these shoes,” Moloney said. CSIRO’s Titanium expert, John Barnes, said that 3D printing a race horseshoe from titanium is a first for scientists and demonstrates the range of applications for which the technology can be used.
“There are so many ways we can use 3D titanium printing. At CSIRO we are helping companies create new applications like biomedical implants and even things like automotive and aerospace parts. The possibilities really are endless with this technology,” he said. The precision scanning process takes just a few minutes and for a horse, shoes can be made to measure each hoof and printed the same day.
Spring racing fashion takes an elegant turn this season WITH THE SPRING RACING Carnival underway fashion fillies are starting to look for that special dress to wear to their Racing Day soiree said Noni B Burwood Store Manager Lenisia Goward. “Elegant styles are proving popular choices this year with 50s style dresses with cinched in waists and full skirts a popular option as well as peplum skirts and dresses,” Lenisia said. Lenisia said there were a few fashion rules that ladies should keep in mind when dressing for that special racing function. “Hemlines shouldn’t be too short or necklines too low.
You shouldn’t look like you’re ready to head to a nightclub,” she said. Classic black and white was always a popular choice but it’s also good to add a splash of colour. “It’s a terrific idea to buy a dress that is versatile and can be worn to other occasions,” she said. The Liz Jordan Designer Collection by NONI B includes 50s style dresses with cinched in waists and full skirts, beautiful red shift dresses with delicate lace overlays and stylish peplum dresses.
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Locals steer the way Croydon Park RSL merges with Club Burwood for WestConnex INNER-WEST residents are being urged to take part in the community consultation process about to get underway on the concept design for the WestConnex M4 widening. Member for Strathfield, Charles Casuscelli, encouraged people to have their say on the major new development. “It is important that residents and businesses in the Strathfield electorate have a chance to hear firsthand what the Westconnex Project will mean for their neighbourhood,” he said. “It is equally important that they have a say in the matter and that the team from Westconnex gain an understanding of
further sessions with the details to be announced shortly,” Mr Casuscelli said.
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the impact of the proposed widening of the M4 from a local perspective.” The community consultation for the first section of WestConnex, involving the widening the M4 to four lanes in each direction from Church Street, Parramatta to Homebush Bay Drive, Homebush will occur through to Monday 11 November. “A series of initial community information sessions including one at Homebush and another at Newington will be followed by
“WestConnex will deliver improved travel times and reliability for all motorists by easing congestion, and provide a new way of living for the communities along Parramatta Road.” Mr Casuscelli said local residents and businesses will receive information via post and are invited to attend an information session on Saturday 2 November from 10.30am to 2.30pm at Newington Community Centre, Cnr Europe Avenue and Asia Avenue, Newington.
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THE FINAL STAGES of a merger between Croydon Park Ex-Servicemens Club in Seymour Street and Club Burwood is underway after Club Burwood members gave the deal their final tick of approval at an extraordinary meeting recently. Club Burwood members unanimously agreed to the amalgamation terms, which include spending over $1 million to refurbish the Croydon Park club, and re-opening the kitchen to provide full catering facilities seven days a week. The merger will also mean that members of Croydon Park Ex-Servicemens Club will have full membership access to Club Burwood and Club Burwood RSL, and vice versa. The amalgamation comes after Croydon Park Ex-Servicemens Club sent out an expression of interest following concerns over the long-term future of the club. While five clubs expressed interest, Club Burwood was the first choice due to their similar ethos, heritage and close proximity.
General Manager Andrew Anderson said he was very excited about the proposed amalgamation and believes this is a win for the local community. “The members of both clubs are very happy with the arrangements. We are just waiting on final approval from the Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority and then we can begin the renovations that members have been asking for,” he said. “The important thing for us is to ensure the sub-clubs continue to operate as normal, but also to offer new and exciting opportunities to the Croydon Park Ex-Servicemen’s Club members and the local community.” Croydon Ex-Servicemens Club President Graham Broadbridge said he can rest easy knowing all members are happy with the proposal and is looking forward to working with Club Burwood to continue to deliver great results for the local community. “We always wanted to
refurbish the club but financially it was always going to be difficult,” he said. “While the club is getting a much needed make-over, the members are benefiting too because they now have access to three clubs within the Burwood Local Government area. ClubsNSW CEO Anthony Ball said this is a great outcome for the local community who will now have access to three great clubs at one membership price. “Amalgamations like this are essential for clubs. NSW has over 1,400 clubs and the reality is 63% are struggling to keep their doors open,” he said. “By amalgamating, the community can continue to enjoy their local clubs and get more benefits out of their membership and the clubs can continue to do what they do best, which is giving back to the community.” Renovations at Croydon Park Ex-Servicemen’s Club are expected to be finished late 2014.
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Strathfield Rotary President Suzanne Freund (right) with her husband and past president, Kevin Freund. Photo: Rod McDougall.
“Most volunteers had no experience in graffiti removal but by the end of the day, they had learnt new skills, made new friends and done something positive for our community. This shows a real sense of community spirit,” Strathfield Rotarian, Peter Smith said. “Graffiti Removal Day grows bigger each year, and we are looking forward to having more new volunteers next year,” he added.
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STRATHFIELD Rotary joined forces with Strathfield Council and community members from the Volunteer Network on Graffiti Removal Day to clean up three sites in Strathfield South on Sunday 20 October. The 21-strong team removed unsightly graffiti from Crossways Hotel on the corner of Homebush Road, a local Chinese restaurant and the McDonalds car park on Liverpool Road.
Strathfield Rotary’s graffiti clean-up service is available to most local businesses and residents and is supported by the NSW Government, Dulux, Selleys, Smart Graffiti and Brookfield Johnson Controls. To report graffiti vandalism call the Graffiti Hotline 1800 707 125. For more information on Strathfield Rotary’s involvement call Pete Smith on 0412 232 753.
She has given up her job as a teacher to care for her husband who has younger onset dementia which was diagnosed five years ago. “John and Jenny received their awards in acknowledgment and celebration of their selfless support for those for whom they care”, said Ms Burney.
JOHN O’CONNELL from Earlwood and Jenny Fitzpatrick from Canterbury have been presented with NSW Carers Awards certificates by Linda Burney MP, Member for Canterbury as part of the 2013 NSW Carers Week celebrations in mid-October. For the past 20 years John
O’Connell has cared for his wife now in a nursing home with dementia whom he visits every day, has a son at home who has a mental illness and daughter who has an intellectual disability. Jenny Fitzpatrick is fulfilling her vow to care for her husband in sickness and in health.
Woodstock Players are back
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SEE the frantic, farcical and frankly very amusing series of vignettes, Confusions by Alan Ayckbourn by the Woodstock Players at Woodstock Burwood on Church Street from November 15 to 23. For ticket prices and bookings call Martin on 0407 877 687.
CHERYL BROWN says farewell to Meals on Wheels Homebush Meals on Wheels has been well served by Cheryl Brown for many years, having seen the transition of the service from Bates Street Community Centre to its new premises at The Dutton Centre on Augusta Street in Strathfield.
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After her long and valued service to the community, Cheryl has decided it is time to call it a day. “I have decided to retire early. My last day will be Friday 8th November and we are having an afternoon tea at the Dutton Centre from 2.00 to 4.00pm,” Cheryl said.
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AS THE Rural Fire Service and all levels of government responded to the recent bushfire crisis in NSW, so too did the volunteers from State Emergency Service. Members of the Strathfield SES were among the many local crews that assisted with the Blue Mountains bushfires, with one team nearly being overrun by the fire-front at Faulconbridge. “Our entire SES Unit has been placed on-call and teams were on-the-ground in the Blue Mountains area on Tuesday and Wednesday,” Strathfield SES Local Controller Darrin Parkin said.
One Strathfield team was awaiting tasking when a wind change meant that the fire-front was heading towards their position. “We were at the Blue Mountains SES Headquarters in Faulconbridge when the evacuate call came across the radio,” Local SES volunteer, Ryan Sutton, 21, who was with the team, recalled. “Our team leaders were called aside and briefed and we were told that we were preparing to be overrun as all our evacuation points were inaccessible. The fire was coming straight towards us. All 30 or so SES Units who were
there banded together preparing the buildings for the oncoming bushfire, readying our pumps, and preparing to shelter in our rescue vehicles – if we had to.” “Thankfully, the Rural Fire Service was able to keep the fire under control and it didn’t come near us. It just goes to show how quickly these conditions can change and create a really dangerous situation.” Other volunteers also assisted at the NSW RFS Bushfire Information Line, providing information to residents and concerned families of people in affected areas.
WHO SAYS LAWN BOWLS is for old fogies? With fluro pink and green bowls now available and the white uniforms almost relegated to ancient history, lawn bowls is looking up in some parts of Australia. According to Bowls Australia the average age of the national women’s team is younger than our men’s cricket team and as a sport that can be played by all the family, it’s worth trying. Homebush Boys P&C is holding a social bowls night at Concord Bowling Club on Friday, November 15 from 6pm as a fund raiser and everyone is welcome. Join the school community for games of lawn bowls, a sausage sizzle (and halal option), cake and coffee. Tickets cost $50 for families, $20 adults, $15 students, $10 children under 12. RSVP to the school office by November 12 on 9764 3611 or pay on the night. Concord Bowling Club is located at Clermont Avenue, Concord.
Meet your councillor STRATHFIELD councillor, Andrew Soulos will be available to discuss your local issues at the next ‘Meet your Councillor session’ on Saturday, November 2 at Rochester Street, Homebush from 10am until 11am.
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A FREE BREAST SCREEN information session aimed at women over 40 will be held at Strathfield Library on Thursday, November 7 from 2pm until 3pm. The session will focus on the BreastScreen NSW program, which includes the importance of early detection, information on good breast health strategies, the appointment and screening process and screening locations. Bookings are essential and places are limited. Call 8762 0222. Strathfield Library is located at 65-67 Rochester Street, Homebush.
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Ball’s in Georgia’s court THERE was a time when Bethlehem student, Georgia Bower, was “the worst” baseball player on the team. Things have changed since nine-year-old Georgia had to play in the catcher’s position “because I couldn’t hit or throw.” The Year 10 Bethlehem student is now one of the youngest members of the Australian Under 18’s Baseball team. The team will be travelling to Hong Kong next February to compete in the Phoenix Cup. Training and rehearsing can take up to 20 hours a week, but
Georgia is fast becoming skilled at multi-tasking. “I have learnt how to make use of every opportunity I get,” she said. “Sometimes it means doing homework in the car. I find that when you don’t have a lot of time, you actually get more done, because you have to do it in that time whether you feel like it or not”. Following the Phoenix Cup, Georgia will concentrate on preparing for her HSC exams in 2015 while also training for the 2016 World Cup.
Playtime for Deakin and Community kids C H I L DR E N at D e a k i n and Community Childcare Co-operative, Burwood, are celebrating following a $1,200 grant from Telstra’s Kids Fund. The local organisation will now be able to purchase play equipment that enhances children’s interests and develops their skills. This includes a cliff-hanger wall and Triceratops shaped ladder. Acting Telstra country wide area general manager for Melbourne East, Daniel
Condos, said the grants help boost children’s connection to their local community. “Over the past 11 years, Telstra’s Kids Fund has provided $8.8 million to help over 7600 local organisations across Australia better support, educate and encourage children,” Mr Condos said. “We are proud to be able to help local groups, such as Deakin and Community Childcare C o-op erative, support the skills, talents and
development of children. The funds make a positive and lasting difference to children’s futures and make a genuine difference to local organisations supporting children.” Gr ant re c ipi e nt s are n o m i n a t e d b y Te l s t r a employees whose children in their immediate family are actively involved in community organisations, and are a valuable way for Telstra employees to direct the organisation’s philanthropic giving.
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Stranger targets minors, South Strathfield
New Public School in Strathfield Taking Kindergarten to Year 6 enrolments for 2014
POLICE are appealing for information after two young girls were approached at Strathfield South in mid-October. Just after 3pm on Wednesday 16 October, two 12-year-old girls were walking home from their local school along Homebush Road. The girls split up to return to their respective homes. One of the girls was approached by a vehicle. The driver pulled up alongside her and asked her to get into the van. The girl ran a short distance away to her home. Moments later the same van
approached the second girl and again attempted to ask the girl into the car. She also ran from the van. Both girls described the van as being white with no side windows. The driver is described as having a tanned complexion, possible Middle Eastern/Mediterranean. He had short black hair and facial stubble. He was wearing a high visibility vest. Anyone with information can contact Strathfield police on 9746 7084.
Phone Strathfield Education Office: 9582 6300
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CARERS KEPT IN THE LOOP Two more information seminars for carers will be held at Concord Library next month. Caring for Carers is a project of Concord Library, Concord Hospital Social Work, Concord Hospital Community Participation and SLHD Carers’ Program. From 10 am to 12.30 pm on 6 November, a podiatrist will present on healthy feet, followed by a session on oral care, presented by Concord Hospital Dental Service. Healthy eating and feeding and swallowing will be the focus for the 27 November session, with presentations by both a dietician and speech pathologist. There will be an Italian interpreter for the 27 November session and a Mandarin interpreter for the 6 November session. For bookings contact Concord Library on 9911 6210. NEXT JUSTICES MEETING The Ashfield / Burwood branch of the New South Wales Justice’s Association are inviting Justices of the Peace to attend their next meeting on Wednesday the 20 November at 7.15 pm at Club Burwood R.S.L, 96 Shaftesbury Road, Burwood.. The guest speaker will be Ray Johnston from the Burwood State Emergency Service. All Justices of the Peace welcome and encouraged to attend. ANNUAL NURSES REUNION The Balmain Annual Nurses Reunion will be held in Balmain Hospital conference room an Saturday, November 9 from 2pm. All past and present hospital staff are welcome. Call Betty on 9874 7078 for more information. VIEW CLUB MEETING Five Dock Evening View Club will holdTO its next THE FRIENDLY PLACE SHOP Dinner meeting on Wed 13th Nov at 7.00pm, Club Five Dock Great North Road. Ladies come along and enjoy a good meal, great company and a guest speaker. Mid-week lunches and weekend outings are also held. The club meets regularly on the second Wednesday of the month. For details call Margaret on 97983339. CENTENARY FOR LOCAL POST OFFICE A small hand-written sign on the entry to the Croydon Post Office on The Strand is the only indication that this historic and iconic building is celebrating 100 years in 2013. There can’t be many post office buildings in Australia that have retained their original purpose. Even the GPO at Martin Place became a five-star hotel.
Grow with Breakfast with the stars green grants LOCAL non-profit groups can apply for Ashfield Council’s 2013/2014 Community & Environmental Grant Scheme, which opens next month. Grant 1 is for community initiatives. Under this category, local non-profit organisations and groups can apply for grant funding of up to $2,000 for services or programs that address major community needs. The total pool for 2013/2014 is approximately $40,000. Grant 2 is for environmental initiatives. Under this category, local non-profit organisations and groups can apply for the funding of environmental initiatives. There is a pool of $5,000 under this category. The Council’s Community and Environmental grant scheme has recently been reviewed and some changes have been made to the application form andDINE guidelines. These will AND be discussed at the information sessions and groups interested applying to this year’s grant round are strongly encouraged to attend one of the two information sessions. The information sessions will be held on Tuesday 12 November, 10am-11am and 6pm-7pm at the Ashfield Civic Centre. Applications close 5pm on 5 December. Applications forms are available from Ashfield Council’s website.
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Councils buddy up for garbage by Belinda Noonan
A NEW WASTE terminal at Bankmeadow will be built following an agreement signed last week between eight councils from the Southern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (SSROC) with Veolia for a long-term contract for the treatment of household waste. The contract is expected to keep tens of thousands of tonnes of waste away from landfill every year and deliver a 60% reduction in waste to landfill across Greater Southern Sydney, thus meeting the State Government target of a 66% reduction in waste diversion from landfill. Burwood, Ashfield, Botany Bay, Kogarah, Leichhardt, Rockdale, Waverley and Woollahra councils, representing more than 450,000 residents, will send more than 100,000 tonnes of waste from landfill to advanced waste management facilities, where more than 67,000 tonnes of recyclable material and compost can be recovered. The initiative is expected to show a reduction in the waste levy, carbon liability and ongoing landfill management costs, saving several million dollars in the first year. President of SSROC and Burwood Mayor, John Faker thanked the participating councils. “This is a momentous occasion for NSW that also demonstrates how councils can work together to improve the efficiencies and effectiveness of council services, building upon the many other successful SSROC projects over recent years,” John Faker said. In a pointed remark regarding council amalgamation, Mayor Faker defended the efficiencies councils are able to achieve if they work together. “I hope the final report of the Independent Review Panel recognises the important role that regional organisations of councils play in local government in NSW and provides t he necess ar y mechanisms to facilitate even greater achievements,” he said.
(L-R): Doug Dean, Managing Director Veolia; Cr George Glinatsis, Deputy Mayor, Botany; Cr Sally Betts, Vice President SSROC and Mayor, Waverley; Cr John Faker, President SSROC and Mayor, Burwood; Cr Toni Zeltzer, Mayor Woollahra; Cr Annie Tang, Deputy Mayor Kogarah; Oliver Straiton, Senior Sustainability Officer, Ashfield Council; Meredith Wallace, General Manager Rockdale City Council; Danny Conlon, Group General Manager Veolia.
Councils will still have to pay for waste disposal, but the waste levy, carbon liability and ongoing landfill management costs are estimated to save several millions of dollars in levies in the first year, which will increase each year as the waste levy rises. A new waste transfer terminal will be built in Banksmeadow to receive the household waste from five of the participating Councils: Botany Bay, Rockdale, Woollahra, Waverley and Kogarah. The new terminal will have capacity to receive more waste, enabling other Councils, government agencies and commercial collectors to enter into similar agreements and further reduce waste going to landfill. The other three participating Councils: Ashfield, Burwood and Leichhardt will utilise the existing Clyde Transfer Terminal.
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