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13 NOVEMBER 2013
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2RDJ FM 88.1 RACKS UP THIRTY YEARS by Belinda Noonan
COMMUNITY RADIO in the inner west had its start in 1966 as Radio DJ transmitting to Vietnam, then grew with Commonwealth government support into the local station we now have in 2RDJ-FM 88.1, which went to air on November 5, 1983 with Mike McColl broadcasting the first music program under the direction of Chairperson Julie Finch-Scally. Thirty years on, 2RDJ-FM broadcasts a wide variety of music, magazine and community language programs, and has listeners from around the world via the internet as well as in the local area. June Donovan, Chair of the station since 2006, says 2RDJ FM is looking to expand its reach. “If you look at us, we are a radio equivalent to Burwood Scene, in so far as we service the local area, which the big guys don’t do,” June explained. “We will continue building networks within the community by being present at and broadcasting from local festivals, including live OBs (outside broadcasts) when we can.” “We also encourage schools such as Concord High, whose students produce a one-hour broadcast as part of their
(Left to right) 2RDJ FM Chair June Donovan, Maris Rea, Allan Borg, George Stephenson, Felicity Stephenson. Colin Richardson (behind), John Elwell and Jean MacKenzie get together to celebrate 30 years. Photo: Michael Santer
journalism elective each year. These opportunities for young people are very important,” she said.
community radio is a good way to bring you out of yourself,” said presenter John Elwell.
Fo r o t h e r 2 R DJ - F M broadcasters, being a member has delivered personal benefits.
Former 2GB radio host George Stephenson and his wife Felicity have been on air with their iconic ‘Kaleidoscope’ program at 2RDJ-FM for 21 years interviewing local people, politicians, celebrities and sportspeople.
“Community radio serves so many purposes. I used to be shy and found it difficult to talk to people. Now I can talk to anyone. Being involved in
“We love bringing the area to life through our program. Having been in this game all my working life and then doing community radio, I know how valuable the experience is for young people who want to become broadcasters,” George said. New to the line-up on Saturday nights from 6pm to 8pm are ex St Pat’s students Jack
Brooks, Anthony Badolato and Nick Cerone with their quirky, funny show, bringing a fresh feel to the local scene. “We are loving it and find something new from the opportunity each week,” Jack Brooks said.
“A very important part of our function is to be a training ground. Some of the broadcasters have moved onto commercial radio and that’s great news,” Colin said.
For Colin Richardson, who has been with the station for almost 30 years and regularly records public forums at
To find out more about being involved with 2RDJ-FM 88.1 as a member or advertiser see www.radio2rdj.com
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SK ANYONE. The new pale blue/ greenish tower blocks on Railway Parade at Burwood are ugly. Anytime the massive development comes up the conversation the verdict is always the same. “They are so ugly” and “How did Council allow this to happen?” And it looks like we are stuck with them. Built on land sold by the then RTA, the development has been contentious from the get-go. Burwood Council commenced
EDITOR’SDESK By Belinda Noonan
UGLY, UGLY, UGLY! proceedings in February against developers Ralan Burwood Pty Limited seeking declarations of invalidity for a number of construction certificates, principally relating to the external finish. Council said in its application to the court that
the vertical louvers were removed from the east and west elevations and window frame form changed with curtain walling, aluminium panels, horizontal louvers removed. Other changes challenged by Council included the car
parking rearrangement, new fire stairs, reconfigured kerb line, retail area reconfigured, relocation of vehicle entrance, lobby areas changed, removal of street planter boxes with upper level cantilever of floors above street level eliminated and columns substituted. Council alleged that the changes were different to those approved by the development consent. Well, guess what? His Honour Justice Sheahan delivered his judgement on Wednesday, 16 October. Burwood Council lost and was ordered to pay the legal
costs of all three respondents to the proceedings. Part of His Honour’s 120-page judgement said, “As becomes clear from all I have written, I find no breach of the law. The changes made by the CCs (construction certificates), to the project as originally approved, do not make it inconsistent with the approval, so the CCs are not invalid, or void and of no effect.” Burwood Councillors have unanimously resolved to instruct their lawyers to determine whether an appeal could be lodged and if an
opportunity to appeal does exist, to pursue it and seek an expedited hearing. Also unanimously passed was a resolution that all new multi development lodged as of 1 December 2013 must have attached a schedule of finishes which can be in an electronic format and be included in Council’s DA checklist. This is the time of year for planning proposals and it’s worth watching out for them, such as a proposal submitted to rezone much of Flower Power at Enfield for eight 2 to 3 storey residential flat buildings.
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In a tearful tribute to his father after lodging the winning bid, Ben said his father would be proud.
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“Save Our Sons is a cause that was very close to my father’s heart,” Ben said.
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THE annual Cherry Auction at Sydney Markets on October 30 raised $50,000 for Save Our Sons with a winning bid secured by Ben Cicco for Cicco’s Cherry Champs for the first box of cherries in memory of tireless charity worker, Lui Cicco.
Billy Chalk, President Sydney Markets Foundation, Save Our Sons ambassador Prue MacSween and founder Elie Eid at the Cherry Auction.
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charities including Save Our Sons, who are striving for a cure for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. SOS founder Elie Eid, whose son is afflicted with the disease, is overjoyed that clinical trials to find a cure can now begin. “The bottom line is that we now have $900,000 to start funding the four-year clinical trial in Britain and the drug manufacturing process in USA,” said Elie.
The next fund-raising event for Save Our Sons is a Charity Golf Day on Friday November 29 at the Ryde-Parramatta Golf Club at West Ryde. To find out more contact SOS Vice President Bass Abboud on 0400 004 312, Rita on 9550 9409 or email rita@saveoursons.org.au “We greatly appreciate the ongoing support of the Sydney Markets Foundation at the Cherry Auction that will greatly help Save Our Sons and our ongoing work to find a cure for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy,” said Bass Abboud.
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Search is on for Prince and Princess as Charity Quest launched IT’S NO SECRET that Professor Derek Hart and his team from the ANZAC Research Institute at Concord Hospital can make an anti-body to fight cancer using your own blood. Or more simply put, re-train your body to fight cancer using its own defences. Acclaimed world-wide, the ANZAC team at Concord is approaching human clinical trials for a new immunesuppressive agent and the antibody for treating Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) but needs to raise $5million.
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The 20-strong team of brilliant doctors and researchers are confident that the procedure can be translated firstly to other blood cancers and then to other cancers. To support Professor Derek Hart’s team, the Burwood Rotary Club will launch a charity quest at its Primary School Citizen Awards on November 18 with over 400 students and their families in attendance. Bur wood Rotar y Club president Sana Karmelesan will
formally announce the Rotary Club of Burwood Charity Quest on November 18 with the principal aim to fundraise for the Anzac Research Institute Medical. The Charity Quest is open to primary and high school students and also to adults. Three divisions to determine a Duke and Duchess, Prince and Princess and King and Queen will be awarded (and crowned) in March 2014 to the highest fundraisers. “The Charity Quest has three divisions to cater for entrants of all ages. Rotary is urging
young people to be involved through their schools or with their families to raise money for this most important cause,” President Sana said. “I am very excited about this new concept for Rotary based upon a tried and tested process used over many years with great success. “Every dollar will count and we are asking all of the local community, young and old, to get behind this project.” The Charity Quest has three categories… Duke and Duchess: Primary students up to Year 6
Prince and Princess: High School students Year 7 – 12 King and Queen: 18 years of age and over (if not at school) All funds raised by the entrants in the Charity Quest will go to the ANZAC Research Institute Medical Appeal. “We would also recommend this event to any student currently within the Duke of Edinburgh Award system,” President Sana said. The winners will be announced at a gala event on Friday March 28, 2014 and the funds raised by each entrant
will be a factor in deciding the winners. “Cancer affects all people young and old. We, as a community must get behind this cutting edge research that is almost in our own backyard. “We need as many entrants as possible and urge inner-west schools to support this initiative,” President Sana said. Details of the Charity Quest and nomination forms can be found at… www.rotaryclubofburwood.org or by contacting Burwood Rotarian Robert Whitney on 0407 228 785.
An answer to cancer – we need your support ANZAC Research Institute Medical Appeal The ANZAC Research Institute has launched this public appeal to fund pre-clinical research and the proposed clinical trial of a new treatment for Acute Myeloid Leukaemia, in collaboration with the Haematology Department of Concord, Royal Prince Alfred and Westmead hospitals.
Burwood Rotary’s Dinner in the Park last month raised $7,000 for the ANZAC Research Institute Medical Appeal. Sam Helou and his trusty, fellow Rotarians cooked up a storm with Burwood businesses such as the famous Mancuso’s, donated pastries, cakes and a profiterole tower for auction. Elizabeth Lattouf, who has been the pastry chef at Mancuso’s before taking over the iconic business in March this year said she was only too happy to help. “I jumped on board to help with this important Appeal and will continue to do so,” Elizabeth Lattouf (pictured left) told Sana Karmalesan (right). “If you need anything, just let me know.”
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Mayor’s Message by Cr John Faker
Follow me on Twitter: @johnfaker Cr John Faker (Mayor) 9911 9916 mayor@burwood.nsw.gov.au Cr Ernest Wong 0425 691 838 ernest.wong@burwood.nsw.gov.au Cr Sally Deans 0424 022 627 sally.deans@burwood.nsw.gov.au Cr Lesley Furneaux-Cook 0408 227 826 lesley.furneaux-cook@burwood.nsw.gov.au Cr George Mannah 0448 133 396 george.mannah@burwood.nsw.gov.au Cr Justin Taunton 0488 083 108 justin.taunton@burwood.nsw.gov.au Cr Tony Doueihi 0437 970 499 tony.doueihi@burwood.nsw.gov.au
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Council Meeting
WORKING TOWARDS A MORE SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
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s Mayor, I believe it is important for Council to lead by example and help raise awareness on sustainable practices in our local community.
Council is taking direct action to ensure a more environmentally sustainable future, recycling more than 2,800 tonnes of waste and removing over 17 tonnes of green house gases during the last financial year. Working under the Green Action Plan, Council continues to deliver key initiatives to significantly reduce emissions and raise awareness on sustainable practices. In particular, last financial year, Council undertook 400 bin inspections to address the issue of contamination in recycling bins and hosted 46 free presentations to schools on a range of environmental issues with 868 students attending.
You can recycle old mobile phones at Council Chambers
I encourage our residents to support Burwood Council’s initiatives and do their part to ensure our local environment remains a clean place.
18 November 2013 at 6.00pm in the Council Chambers
CELEBRATE CHILDREN’S WEEK WITH THE MOBILE PLAY VAN
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he Mobile Play Van is celebrating Children’s Week this week with range of fun activities including face painting, a bubble machine and lots of arts and crafts to entertain families. All gold coin donations collected will be donated to Westmead Children’s Hospital. The Play Van will be at the following locations: Wednesday, 13 November: Henley Park
Madhavi Mangapati receives her prize from Mayor Faker
Thursday, 14 November: Burwood Park
CAPTURE R THE HEART OF BURWOOD
ecently, Council held a photography competition asking people to capture the heart of Burwood. There were many submissions which each captured the community spirit in a unique way. Congratulations to the prize winners: First Place - Brett Martin Second Place - Madhavi Mangapati Third Place - Busarapron Sirisophon
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Rising to the top takes drive and ambition MONTHLY COMMUNITY NEWS
by Belinda Noonan
Jo Fox (right) with Donna Player in Burwood last month.
IT’S TAKEN over 20 years, moving to London alone, a university degree mid-way in her career and a bucket load of self-motivation but Five Dock’s Jo Fox is proudly and justifiably at the top of her game as David Jones’ General Manager for Finance and Planning Financial Services. With 25 employees under her direction, Jo heads up the financial side of buying for David Jones reporting to Group Executive of Merchandising, Donna Player. Jo’s career path started with a secretarial course at 18 then her first job typing up orders at Grace Bros before moving
through the ranks and onto Big W, but the eye-opening leap came during her four years in London. “London was a big step for me in 1996 because I was 22 and had always lived at home. “It was very exciting and I was all alone in the big world. “Everything was big – the buildings and so many people,” Jo recalled. “It was more advanced from a work perspective then. There were no typed-up memos and everyone was into emails.” Jo received extensive training in the financial side of retailing, shifting from “product” to “working with numbers”. By the time she returned home in 2000, her skills were in demand.
“You have to have drive and “I wrote to 20 retailers to get a job and I reckon I had a 90 you have to make choices. per cent positive response rate. “Success won’t fall in “David Jones was my first your lap and you need to be MONTHLY NEWS and self-driven.” interview, whichCOMMUNITY took five self-motivated minutes and I was hired as Jo also has some thoughts the second-ever Merchandise on her local shopping precinct Planner. along Great North Road. “They are just not with the “Today they have 26 people times. for that position,” Jo said. “It’s too dated and the lack of With DJ’s support, Jo undertook a Masters of Business parking and variety of retailers at Macquarie University, doesn’t help, but I do like which took her from middle Supabarn, which offers choice management to Senior Manager. and keeps things interesting “You don’t need a formal with different products.” education, but it [the degree] Editor’s note: We met Jo Fox rounded me out and I’m proud at the BPW Strathfield Club of my success in gaining that meeting in October when Donna MBA in 2005.” Player was the guest speaker. The Jo’s advice to other young next meeting of BPW Strathfield women starting on their career is Wed, November 20 at Club Burwood. path is salient.
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How do you want to pay your rates? RATE MODELS are under scrutiny as Burwood Council searches for the answer to clear its infrastructure backlog and is calling on its ratepayers to help decide how to fund Burwood’s future with three options to pay rates. Council rates are determined by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART), which sets a ‘rate peg’, limiting the amount council rates can increase on a yearly basis. The three options being put forward to begin in the 2014-15 financial year are to… Option 1: Accept the estimated 3 percent rate-peg increase under IPART year on year. Option 2: Apply for more than the rate pegged increase under the Special Rate Variation in incremental stages over seven (7) years.
Option 3: Apply for a rate increase of 7.5 percent each year, which is a fixed rate for seven (7) years. What do these options mean? Option 1: Current service level would be maintained in the short term but would decline in the long term. Option 2: Maintain current service levels and priority infrastructure. Option 3: Improve service and include new capital projects. An intense marketing campaign by Burwood Council including workshops and information sessions will be scheduled to determine the views of ratepayers on the three options. Follow ing community consultation in 2010 and again in 2013, residents and business owners listed maintaining and
upgrading local infrastructure as one of their top priorities. This feedback was included in the Burwood2030 Community Strategic Plan, which outlines the future for the Burwood area and highlights the community’s vision. Council says it has been tackling its capital works program and maintaining local roads, footpaths, kerbs and parks but says it has to find additional funding that is above the rate peg. “This rate peg does not take into consideration rising costs and resident’s requests for increased services,” a council press release stated. Mayor John Faker said that rate-pegging was holding back needed infrastructure. “Our major source of revenue has been limited in growth
because of rate pegging. Despite consecutive years of returning to surplus, Council will not be able to address the backlog in infrastructure under the current rate peg,” says Burwood Mayor, Cr John Faker. “Council has determined that the most suitable method to increase funding is to apply for a Special Rate Variation (SRV) above the current rate peg.” “It’s now time, as a community, that we decide how we will fund our future. I encourage ratepayers to participate in the discussion to ensure that Burwood remains a proud place to live, work and visit.” To take part in the online survey see www.burwood. nsw.gov.au or have your say on twitter @BurwoodCouncil or on facebook.
Pushing up units instead of daisies A PLANNING Proposal to rezone a major portion of the Flower Power site on Mitchell Street at Enfield has been submitted to Burwood Council to facilitate the construction of eight 2 to 3 storey residential flat buildings containing approximately 239 dwellings. Flower Power Garden Centres, which owns 15 garden centres in Sydney and Melbourne, has offered to enter into a Voluntary
Planning Agreement (VPA) with Burwood Council for the dedication of a portion of the site of approximately 1650m2 on the Mitchell Street frontage, including an existing dwelling for a community facility. Burwood Council officers recommended that Council endorse the Planning Proposal in principle and submit it to the Department of Planning and Infrastructure for a Gateway Determination.
Any Voluntary Planning Agreement would be dependent upon receiving a positive determination.
the future DA,” said Burwood mayor, Cr. John Faker.
“Support of the Planning Proposal at this stage is not an endorsement of the indicative development concept put forward in the Planning Proposal.
“We have requested they undertake a consultation process with the residents, through a series of workshops and a proposal has been made to hand over the house and section of land to Council for use as a community facility.”
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Capturing the heart Brett Martin’s winning entry in the photography competition.
BRETT MARTIN is the winner of Burwood Council’s photography competition to capture the heart of Burwood Festival or Burwood surrounds. Mayor John Faker awarded prizes to Brett, runner up Madhavi Mangapati and third place Busarapron Sirisophon last Friday.
WestConnex project information session THE KOREAN Society of Sydney and the Strathfield Chamber of Commerce are hosting a free Information Session on the WestConnex Infrastructure Project on Monday November 25 at Burwood RSL at 6pm. The 33 kilometre project was a key recommendation of the State Infrastructure Strategy released in October 2012 and the largest integrated transport and urban revitalisation project in Australia.
The Information Session will be presented by Ms Faye Woodward, Communication & Community Engagement, Roads & Maritime Services who will outline details of the M4 Widening and the Urban Revitalisation Plans. The Information Session will be held in English and Korean. To attend the session register by emailing Strathfield Chamber of Commerce scoc@trichroma. com.au or call 0432 323439.
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FUNDING OUR FUTURE Since 2010, Council has been listening to the community in order to identify and deliver services that are important to you. One of the top priorities residents have raised is to maintain and upgrade local infrastructure including our roads, footpaths, kerbs and parks. Currently, council rates are determined by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART), which sets a ‘rate peg’ limiting the amount rates can increase each year. However, the rate peg does not take into consideration rising costs and residents’ demand for increased services. In order to continue delivering these services at our current level, Council will need to find additional funding. The most sustainable option is to apply for a Special Rates Variation (SRV). Council has put forward three different rate options and we want to know which you prefer. This is an important decision for us to make as a community.. To find out more about the SRV and the impact it will have on you ou please ease visit our website www.burwood.nsw.gov.au. Ratepayers willl receive ve a letter in the mail. Have your say: Join the discussion and have your say ay on our funding fun future. Take Our Online Survey: Available at www.burwood.nsw.gov.au ood.nsw.gov.au au Social Media: t
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Changes to Youth Ella has a word or two to Allowance say about Julia
PARENTS with children receiving Youth Allowance and ABSTUDY Living Allowance need to update their income details as soon as possible to ensure their children’s payments aren’t suspended. As part of the annual assessment of the payments, parents are required to advise the department of their annual taxable income. “The parental income is used to determine the correct payment for their children, so it’s really important this is provided to us accurately and on time,” Department of Human Services General Manager Hank Jongen said. “If a parent is required to lodge a tax return and has not done so for the last financial year, an estimate can be provided. “Last month letters were sent to approximately 110,000 Youth Allowance and ABSTUDY Living Allowance customers reminding them to ask their parents to update their income details. If they were not
completed, a second letter was sent earlier this month.” Mr Jongen said if parents still fail to update their parental income after these reminders, the next step is payment suspension. “The quickest and easiest way for parents to update their details is through Centrelink’s Online Services using the one time access code included in the letters that were mailed out,” Mr Jongen said. “Any payments suspended will automatically be restored once the parental income details have been updated.” Updating can be done by logging on to Centrelink Online Services or downloading the Express Plus Students app. Students can keep up-to-date with their payment by subscribing to News for Students and Trainees at humanservices. gov.au, or by ‘Liking’ the Student Update Facebook page, following @StudentUpdateAU on Twitter and watching the Human Services YouTube channel.
AUSTRALIA’S first female Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, will be the focus of MLC student Ella Finlay’s speech when she competes in the national finals of the Legacy Junior Public Speaking award this month. Taking place on Monday, November 18 at the Sydney Maritime Museum, the Legacy Junior Public Speaking award has been a part of Sydney Legacy program for youth for the last two decades. 14-year-old Ella said that she felt “immensely privileged” to have made it this far. Her selection came after she delivered a speech, ‘From Disney to Reality’, before returning to the stage at the Art Gallery of NSW with another speech titled ‘Matter of Taste.’ When she takes to the stage again next week, Emma will compare Julia Gillard’s journey as Prime Minister to the Disney movie, Brave.
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Ella described witnessing Ms Gillard’s fall from grace as part of the inspiration for her speech. “I was not expecting such a backlash against her simply because she’s a woman,” Ella said. “In this day and age, and in this country, women have almost the same rights as men.” Ella has been involved in public speaking since kindergarten and describes herself as a “confident” person. Though she occasionally gets nervous, she finds that simply taking deep breaths can help her to remain steady. Her advice to those who find public speaking a nerve-wracking experience is to block out the audience. “When I’m really worried I imagine that I’m just speaking to my mum or my friend,” she said, “then I can relax and eventually look around the room.”
Ariane’s season of the witch Funds keep rolling in for public schools CABARITA resident and PLC Sydney student, Ariane Khalil, is looking forward to performing in this year’s senior school production, The Crucible. Written by Arthur Miller and widely regarded as one of the greatest plays of the 20th century, The Crucible brings to life the 17th century witch trials in Salem, Massachusetts. The play centres on a group of teenage girls who are discovered trying to conjure spirits in the woods. The town of Salem later explodes with accusations of witchcraft, and the vicious trials that follow expose a community paralysed by terror, religious extremism and greed. Ariane plays the role of Tituba who, along with a cast of twenty-one students and five crew members, has enjoyed working on such an intense, confronting and thought-provoking production. The Year 11 student said that one of the most rewarding aspects of the production has been to play such a challenging role. “Tituba is probably the most complex character I have ever played,” she said. “The process of becoming her has been hard, but is an experience I will never forget. I have also learnt that acting is more than just learning some lines and pretending to be a character. It is actually becoming a person, being true and real, feeling their emotions and thinking what they think.” Held in PLC Sydney’s 538-seat theatre, The Crucible runs from Friday 15 and Saturday 16 November from 7pm. Tickets are $15 or $10 if you are in a group of 10 or more and can be purchased by calling 9704 5651 or online at: www.plc.nsw.edu.au
Ariane Khalil delves into witchcraft and superstition on stage.
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D I S A D VA N TA G E D a n d Aboriginal students in Strathfield and Drummoyne electorates will benefit by $419,000 in 2014 under a program announced by NSW Education Minister Adrian Piccoli during a visit to Strathfield North Public School with local MP John Sidoti last week. Mr Piccoli said the extra money is being provided through the world-first Resource Allocation Model (RAM), for students who come from disadvantaged b a ck g rou n d s and 5 0 , 0 0 0 Aboriginal students. “The RAM allocates public school funding more fairly and transparently, with student and school need the key determinants of funding,” Mr Piccoli said. “The first stage of the RAM includes two equity loadings to support students who come from disadvantaged backgrounds and all Aboriginal students. “In 2014 Strathfield North Public School will receive an additional $16,900 in funding. In 2013 the school received only $699 in equity funding. Under the RAM in 2014 the school will for the first time
receive an additional $5,280 for its Aboriginal students,” he advised. The rate of funding per student will be determined based on a combination of individual student and school need using the Family Occupation and Education Index (FOEI). “This approach supports both our state and national commitments to Aboriginal education and to bridging the educational achievement gap between Aboriginal and other students.” Mr Piccoli said each NSW public school is unique and the new RAM funds schools with greater accuracy. “The largest component of the RAM, the base school allocation, which includes site specific factors such the buildings, climate and location, will continue to undergo development with full implementation in all NSW public schools by 2017,” he said. Mr Piccoli promised that every NSW public school where an Aboriginal student is enrolled will receive additional funding.
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Homebush Boys High will receive an additional $94,000 and $41,000 respectively, while Burwood Girls High has received a further $32,000 and Strathfield Girls High $27,000.
Among the big winners were Strathfield Girls High, Strathfield South High, Homebush Boys High and Burwood Girls High.
“These schools and others stand to benefit from the implementation of two new equity formulas that will see in excess of $750,000 allocated to public schools within the Strathfield electorate next year,” Mr Casuscelli said.
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The $320,000 in additional funds distributed across public schools in the Strathfield electorate based on the two new loadings for socio-economic and Aboriginal backgrounds were part of an additional $300 million in funding across the State, $100 million of which was made possible by the Gonski agreement. “The Resource Allocation Model delivers on this by distributing funding to schools
in the Strathfield electorate on a needs basis. “Funding provided to schools will directly reflect the characteristics of individual schools and their students,” added Mr Casuscelli. Mr Casuscelli said local pr i n c ip a l s a n d s c h o o l communities will have a much greater say in how their funding is spent from next year, giving students greater opportunity to succeed.
Fete pays for new computers OVER 500 people turned out at St Martha’s ‘Spectacular’ mini-fete last month. Organised by the school’s Parents and Friends Association and supported by teachers and St Martha’s Parish the fete raised almost $14,000 to go towards upgrading computer technology for the school. The children enjoyed the fun of jumping castles, games, face painting, fairy floss, gelato and beauty salon where nails were bejewelled and eye lashes adorned. Jane Leroi, President of the school’s Parents and Friends
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Palliative unit underway at Concord Annual General Meeting The Sydney Local Health District Board invites you to attend its Annual General Meeting to be held on:
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NSW Health Minister Jillian Skinner and Assoc. Prof. Philip Beale, from the Sydney Cancer Centre on the site of the Palliative Care Unit.
A $9 MILLION 20-bed palliative unit with 16 single rooms and two double rooms, some with spectacular views over Yaralla Bay will be built at Concord Hospital funded by the federal government. NSW Health Minister Jillian Skinner, Drummoyne MP John Sidoti and Strathfield MP Charles Casuscelli joined palliative care doctors, nurses and community members last week for the official sod turning marking the start of construction. The NSW Government will
provide the ongoing funding to operate the facility. “As part of the NSW Government Plan to Increase Access to Palliative Care 2012-2016, I recently announced the roll-out of $35 million for community-based palliative care funding, which will allow many more terminally-ill people to stay at home longer or to die at home, if that is there wish,” Mrs Skinner said. “We know there will always be those who die in hospital but our challenge is to enable these people to spend their final days with loved ones in
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a more homely, private space than a hospital ward can usually provide.” “This new palliative care unit at Concord Hospital is such a place. It will provide patients with physical, spiritual and emotional support, symptom control and education during the final stages of illness and in the bereavement period.” The unit will be located behind the main campus of the hospital, for a sense of privacy, and features meeting rooms, a shared dining area and courtyards.
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Save the Chimps THE 2013 National Pride of Australia Medal ceremony on November 15, being broadcast live from the Bennelong Lawns in front of the Opera House at 7am recognises many Australians for their amazing work. Two young men among those are Daniel Clarke and his older brother William. Together the boys raised awareness and funds to help the orang-utans, publishing their acclaimed books Tears in the Jungle and were the subject of a documentary for Australian Story on the ABC.
Daniel lives with Athetoid Cerebral Palsy and is mostly confined to a wheelchair. As a ver y young boy he became fascinated by orangatuns and over the years, with his brother and parents Rodney and Penny, has helped raise over $670,000 to save the orangutan and sponsored 53,500 acres of their habitat. After seeing how their book inspired so many children to make a difference, Dan and Will want go to The Congo in Africa to help the chimpanzees and have created crowd funding website through Pozible…
www.pozible.com/DANandWILL in the hope people will support them. “All the great apes are critically endangered. If our book can show people around the world the effect that we as humans are having on our rainforest and jungles we can inspire others to change what we do, to keep what we have, for future generations,” William said. “We know that not everyone can travel to the jungle but we can share our experiences with other kids to let them know all about these amazing creatures and their habitat”, Daniel said.
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If they are successful in raising the $50,000 required, the boys plan to self-publish their second book. Pledges start from $10 with the crown funding open until the end of 2013.
Sydney Markets power Burwood builds a up with energy savings greener future SYDNEY MARKETS has committed $1 million in energy savings to its shareholders and tenants through a new discount. The discounts come in two forms, low end electricity users, those that use less than 160kw of power per annum will receive a 10 per cent discount off their total bill while the large end users using in excess of 160kw of power will enjoy a 15 per cent discount off their total bill. The initiative will see up to $1 million in savings over the year and have already begun with 80% of traders at the Markets already signed up. Some of the larger tenants could save up to $10,000 per month.
Brad Latham, CEO of Sydney Markets Limited said that electricity is crucial to the cool rooms and ripening rooms that house the perishable fresh food products on offer at the Markets. “By reducing costs to Sydney Markets businesses we help them to remain competitive,” he said. All shareholders and tenants of the Markets need to do is sign up for the applicable discounts. Sydney Markets also has programs under way to implement and use recycled water on site and are currently constructing Solar Roof Panels to convert solar energy into power to offset common area energy costs for buildings.
MORE THAN 2,800 tonnes of local waste has been recycled and 17 tonnes of green house gases removed during the past financial year, according to Burwood Council. Working under the Green Action Plan, Council has delivered key initiatives to significantly reduce emissions and raise awareness on sustainable practices such as hosting e-waste collection days, undertaking bin inspections and hosting educational workshops in local schools. “We are leading by example and raising awareness about sustainability in our local
community,” said Burwood Mayor, Cr John Faker. “I encourage our residents to support Burwood Council’s initiatives and do their part to ensure our local environment remains a clean place.” Burwood Council also listed undertaking a bin inspection program to address the issue of contamination in recycling bins, trialling mobile CCTV cameras to reduce the incidence of illegal dumping and graffiti throughout the LGA and 46 free presentations to schools on a range of environmental issues with 868 students attending as further environmental standouts throughout the 2012-13 financial year.
TO CELEBRATE 61 years and the impending opening of its new library and community hub, Burwood Library is compiling a time capsule to capture memories of the past. To get involved, locals must write 150 words or less on the following questions: Do you have a special memory or significant story about the Library that you would like to tell? What does the Library mean to you? or What do you hope the new facility will be for you and your family and everyone else 60 years from today?
Entries must be written on acid-free paper, which is available at the Library. Name and suburb must also be included on the entry, which can be written in resident’s own community language, with a translation. Additionally, residents can provide a small collectible, such as a train or bus ticket, to place into the capsule and bring it to Burwood Library or Council Chambers. The deadline for all entries is 22 November.
Business awards open THE ROTARY Club of Burwood is calling out to local businesses to enter its third Rotary BCA Awards next year. President Sana Kamalesan said that the BCA awards support local businesses which support the community. “This awards night is an added opportunity for those organisations to publicly recognize their support businesses for their continued support of that organisation,” she said.
“We welcome the receipt of nominations for these awards. We have already recognised over 20 local businesses through the giving of this prestigious award.” All nominations must be lodged with the Rotary Club of Burwood before the end of November 2013 so the Committee can determine the successful nominations in time for the awards night. Nomination forms can be obtained by contacting Tim O’Connor on 9744 9247.
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My Wild Ride
By Fiona Johnson Long-time lover of horses and rodeo rider Fiona Johnson isn’t exaggerating in describing her life as a wild ride. Not long after marrying her husband and moving to the country, Fiona was diagnosed with an aggressive form of leukaemia and told that her chances of survival were slim. An inspirational book about a woman determined to defy the odds.
What the Ground Can’t Hold
By Shady Cosgrove When an avalanche in Argentina sees a group of travellers – each of whom are strangers to one another – take refuge in a cabin in the mountains, all sorts of past secrets are brought to the surface. From Emma the Australian, to angsty German teenager, Jack, each of the five narrators have some connection to Argentina’s Dirty War. With the exception of Pedro, who runs the cabin, the characters are all rather unlikeable. It is a credit to Cosgrove, however, that she has written a story so compelling that readers will stick with the sometimes-infuriating five until the book’s surprising conclusion.
Mood Indigo
By Boris Vian Originally published in English as Froth on the Daydream, this surreal French love story, recently adapted as a classic piece of art house cinema, will appeal to the idealistic but infuriate anyone with no appreciation for the absurd. On the surface, it’s a romance between a wealthy Parisian, Colin, and the beautiful Chloe which takes a much darker turn when Chloe falls sick and Colin must spend the last of his money on the only treatment available: fresh flowers. Only in France would this seem both plausible and poignant.
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At home in Hanko IN THE brief few days before the summer tourist season officially begins, the port town of Hanko on Finland’s south coast, three hours by train from the capital, Helsinki, is just as quiet as it is in winter. A population of a little over nine thousand goes a long way to ensuring that all is sleepy and still. Certainly, it is impossible to imagine that this place of sandy beaches stretching for 30 kilometres and islands floating off the archipelago was once home to one of the most important fights against Russia, who were defeated by Sweden in the 1714 Battle of Gangut. Today, it is where families either rent or own holiday houses for the summer and retirees escape what they consider to be the rat race of Helsinki. Hanko’s wide streets and endless expanse of sand go some way to making the town feel like an open air museum in that it embodies nostalgia and old times. On an otherwise ordinary March afternoon, I strolled through the town’s almostempty streets and passed an elderly lady walking her dog who waved and said hello, then on to the beaches and through the forest where older people lay naked under the sun as if it were just the medicine they required. Back in the town centre I thought: this is pin-drop territory. Everything was so silent it could have been a movie set. I went to a supermarket, bought
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a sandwich and sat outside to think about what to do before the next train arrived. “Excuse me, did I talk to you by the beach?” I looked up to see a thin woman with straw-blonde hair dressed in black leggings and a loose-fitting purple shawl with a cocker spaniel circling her feet. “I’m not sure,” I said, biting into my sandwich, then just as quickly remembered that I had in fact passed her when I first arrived. “Sorry, I didn’t recognise you from before. Your clothes are different,” I explained. “Yes,” she noted. “I was getting cold.” “Are you lost?” she continued. “No,” I assured her. “Just having lunch before I go back to Helsinki.” “I live close-by,” she almost
whispered. “You can come and eat in my house out of the wind.” For over an hour, the lady – Cristal – and I talked to each other about this and that. She showed me her collection of Marilyn Monroe prints, gave me one of the many books from her collection, and recounted how she was heartbroken by her daughter’s decision to stop speaking to her. “Thank you for letting me – a stranger – into your house,” I said finally, leaving for the train. “I am an Amazon,” she crooned. “If you were rude to me, I would break you!” On the train I looked inside the book she gave me. Cristal had written the words: Con amore, which translates to “with love” in Italian, and underneath her indecipherable signature, Hanko. A word that has been etched indelibly into my memory ever since.
About Face
By Keo Lin Australian men from all walks of life step into the spotlight in this unusual, yet captivating collection of photographs and interviews with 41 different males which tackles important questions like is Australia really racist? About Face is filled with refreshing voices and is a testament to the diversity of Australia. To find out more visit http://canopeia.com
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AUTHOR APPEARS AT ASHFIELD Blogger and author Walter Mason will be in conversation with science journalist Bianca Nogrady at Ashfield Library on Friday November 29 at 1pm. They will discuss Bianca’s new book The End: the human experience of death. The event is free with no bookings required. VIEW CLUB MEETING The next Concord West View club luncheon meeting will be held on November 27 at Burwood RSL. For all enquiries call 9747 2829. UP-CYCLING CROCKERY Clear out your kitchen cupboard and transform old kitchen crockery into new pieces of art at Woodstock this week. Learn how to re-invent and create something new from something old. The workshop on Saturday November 16 from 10am until 12.30pm is designed to give you inspiration and new ideas to up-cycle and create beautiful objects. Perfect for the approaching festive season. Cost is $10. For bookings contact Burwood Council on 9911 9911.
HERITAGE GRANT AWARDED Strathfield Council has received a $7,500 grant to continue its heritage advisory service under The NSW Heritage Grants program. The grant was one of 40 awarded to new heritage projects, totalling over $2million.
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BURWOOD residents will no longer have to wait for the two days a year to drop-off electronic waste, with Council’s depot offering free e-waste collection days once a fortnight. The drop-off days will coincide with the free mulch collection days, every second Saturday, between 8am – Midday at Burwood Council Depot, 8 Kingsbury Street, Croydon Park.
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Spend your summer by the water IMAGINE a 35-degree blistering, hot day and you want to get out of the house. Where better than a pool by the river? Picturesque Cabarita Swimming Centre in Cabarita Park is on the water’s edge on Parramatta River near Iron Cove bridge and has a feel of swimming into infinity. This gorgeous outdoor centre set in a picnic-perfect location boasts an eight-lane Olympic-size pool, leisure pool and a toddler pool, and now a fully-equipped fitness centre with personal trainers. Personal training sessions or in groups of three or five with your friends in the new fitness centre are now available with qualified staff led by passionate head trainer Bradley. “Whether you’re looking to lose weight or just get fit with your friends this summer, the program is great value and will really help you to see results. And who wouldn’t want to work out by the water, the spot is amazing?” said Bradley. The Learn to Swim Program is a fun, educational way for kids
of all ages and also caters for advanced level swimmers who are looking for results at their next school swimming carnival. Adults are encouraged to jump in and have some lessons, especially those who did not learn to swim as children and may be feeling fear. Programs Co-Ordinator Robby Cox emphasised the importance of learning to swim. “You would be surprised how many children and adults don’t know how to swim,” he said. “In Australia we are surrounded by water, not just in the ocean but also by swimming centres and backyard pools. “Swimming is a life skill and everyone should know the fundamentals in order to be comfortable and confident in the water.” The Cabarita Swim program runs from Monday to Saturday through the school terms, and conducts intensive programs during school holidays. Aqua Aerobics on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings at 8am at Cabarita
is a low impact way to keep fit and stay healthy no matter what your age. Experienced instructor, Suzie recommends more people should give it a go. “Aqua is for all ages. It’s fun, a good work out and you can make great friends along the way,” she said. Cabarita Swim Centre is open Monday to Friday from 6am until 7.30pm and Saturday and Sunday from 6am until 6.30pm.
Pull together for pool safety ONLY days remain for pool owners to register their pools without penalty. The extension to November 19 comes after some people encountered delays on the pools registry as over 40,000 pool owners successfully registered their pools in a 24-hour period before the deadline officially expired.
Member for Strathfield, Mr Charles Casuscelli, encouraged people to do the right thing. “I urge people to take advantage of this extension and register their pools, especially as the weather heats up and the swimming season gets under way,’’ Mr Casuscelli said. “Giving people more time to register does not mean
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T H E A N N UA L Fo ot b a l l Federation Australia Awards, this year on November 13, celebrate and commend the best soccer teams, players and coaches in the professional and non-professional leagues. Last year, the inaugural award for Pararoo Football Player of the Year was presented and that is all good news for Pararoo Head Coach and inner west resident, Paul Brown. “The 2013 Paralympic Football Nationals in Coffs Harbour in early October attracted an enormous amount of attention and for good reason,” Paul Brown said. “The para teams played alongside the able bodied QANTAS Boy’s Nationals, a testament to the growing popularity of the sport,” coach Brown said. “Many people are surprised by AND DINE the high skill level of the Pararoos and the growing development of the sport. “In 2011, South Australia and Western Australia adopted fully funded Paralympic Football state programs and competition is fierce.” Last year’s inaugural Pararoo of the Year went to national team member, Chris Pyne and Brown is tipping another Sydneysider for the 2013 award in James Turner, who will be up against three other Pararoo players, Chris Barty (WA),
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Scott Kennedy (QLD) and Ryan Kinner from South Australia. “James is only 17 years-old, but has represented NSW and Australia, including Nationals in October and overseas at the Intercontinental Cup in Barcelona, Spain in August.” Brown said. Turner has been a member of the Pararoo squad since 2009 and Ask us about has been capped 16 times. “James has pace to burn and O Private & Semi-Private tennis lessons (Mon to Sat) he gets forward on the overlap to O After school and Saturday morning kids groups worry defenders in their third. “He has the potential to be one O Adult Beginner & Intermediate Groups of the best players that Australia O 24 hour restring service has ever produced if he stays on the path that he is at present,” said See our fully stocked pro shop Brown. Australia is currently ranked 10th in the world and training for games next season against Canada, Mexico and the USA in preparation for the Paralympic World Championships, the qualification tournament for the 4a Lyons Street, Strathfield (Parking via Morwick St) 2016 Paralympics in Rio. 5 mins walk from Strathfield Train Station “We have a good squad of Call Alex 0417 432 757 players in the development or Shaun 0412 745 557 program in each state and are coaching@strathfieldsportsclub.com.au always on the look-out for other players with Cerebral Palsy or www.iwta.com.au Acquired Brain Injury, especially footballTHE playersFRIENDLY who have slight PLACE TO SHOP AND DINE symptoms of spasticity,” he said. TO Brown hop es t hat t he ADVERTISE Paralympic Football matches will CALL be showcased at Lambert Park in 9715 2700 Leichhardt next season.
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