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Like us on Facebook or go to www.thelocalnewcastle.com.au for more news • Issue No 148 • Newcastle’s favourite community newspaper • October 2026 •

Who was the kind stranger?

Roslyn Williams would like to thank and offer to repay the woman who covered her grocery bill

On a Saturday evening in late August, longtime local Roslyn Williams was at IGA New Lambton about to pay for her shopping when she accidentally dropped her debit card. A woman in the queue picked it up and immediately ran out of the store. The card was later used at another shop in the area before being reported stolen. Roslyn was left shocked and confused by the incident. Then something incredible happened… continued on page 4

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with Mark Brooker Publisher of The Local

Thanks Knights!

I am writing this on the train from Sydney to Newcastle after witnessing a famous win over Penrith by our town’s NRL side. Twelve months ago, the Newcastle Knights were at absolute rock bottom, holding the dreaded wooden spoon and agreeing to part way with their coach. Now, regardless of what happens when the final siren sounds against the Sydney Roosters on the first Sunday in October, the Knights’ 2026 season will be celebrated as a profound success. New coach Justin Holbrook has engineered a fairytale turnaround that defied every expert prediction. We didn’t just crawl out of the cellar; we stormed our way into the grand final. The grit and character embedded in this squad were perfectly illustrated in a breathtaking preliminary final victory over the Penrith Panthers. Down to 12 players for the entire second half, they dug deep, held the perennial favourites scoreless after the break, and showed the kind of resilience that defines our city. Led brilliantly by Kalyn Ponga and energised by the heroics of Sandon Smith, this team has given Newcastle something far more valuable than a trophy—they have restored our collective pride. They play with a fearlessness and passion that perfectly mirrors the spirit of our community. Should the trophy come our way that would just ice the cake. Win or lose in the grand final this group of men have etched themselves into Newcastle folklore. They have proven that with belief, hard work, and a community rallying behind you, no mountain is too high to climb. thelocalnewcastle.com.au

Spring clean for park

Volunteers at a Clean Up Day in Lambton Park. The Great Spring Clean Up is Sunday 18 October Lambton Park and the Ker-rai (creek) which runs through it will again enjoy a Spring Clean Up event this month. Lambton Residents Group is hosting the event on Sunday 18 October under the auspices of the Great Spring Clean Up. Pip Kiernan, Chair of Clean Up Australia says “The Great Spring Clean Up is an opportunity to reconnect with the places we live, work and play. It’s a chance to step outside, see your local area with fresh eyes and remember that cleaner places don’t happen without your help.”

“Now is the time to remove litter before it washes into our waterways, harms wildlife and spreads further through our environment.” Pip said. Mark Brooker, Ward 3 councillor for City of Newcastle and coordinator/supervisor of the Great Spring Clean Up event said “We are so lucky to have Lambton Park in our neighbourhood. It’s a beautiful park that we can all be proud of. And we know it’s clean and tidy most of the time.” “If you can spare an hour or so on a Sunday morning to help

keep your park even cleaner and tidier please join us.” The Spring Clean Up event at Lambton Park will run from 9.30 until about 11am on Sunday 18 October. Meet at the picnic tables, under the fig trees opposite Flamingos Live. To register for the Spring Clean Up go to www. cleanupaustraliaday.org.au/ register/, hit the ‘Join a Clean Up’ button and search postcode 2299. Or you can just show up on the day and register.

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continued from front page Another woman in the queue stepped up and paid the entire shopping bill herself! “It was a fairly substantial amount. She didn’t have to do it — but she did.” Roslyn told The Local. After paying the grocery bill the person left the store without mentioning it. “I would like to find this amazing woman so I can repay her and personally thank her for her incredible kindness.” “In a world where we often hear about the bad things, this is a beautiful reminder that good people are still out there.” Roslyn said. If you are the kind person that did this, or you know who they are, please contact Mark at The Local on 0455 210 000 so we can put you in touch with Mrs Williams.

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New Lambton landslip update

City of Newcastle (CN) is proposing to amend the planning controls for development applications located in the area immediately surrounding the New Lambton landslip zone. The amendment would require landslide and landslip risk to be considered for land in the area that has been identified as potentially susceptible to future movement. This will ensure future development is appropriately assessed and designed to manage risk. The proposal responds to the publicly available findings of the detailed geotechnical investigation that was completed following the May 2025 natural disaster, which confirmed it as

the largest residential landslip in Australian history. CN contacted owners of the properties that may be affected by the change to provide additional information and discuss the proposed planning controls. The planning proposal was endorsed by Council at its September meeting and has been submitted to the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for determination. If approved by the NSW Government, the planning proposal will be publicly exhibited, with affected property owners, nearby landowners and the wider community given the opportunity to provide a

submission. Council will then consider all submissions before making a final decision. Ongoing monitoring on site has not recorded any significant movement or trends that indicate the size of the landslip zone has increased. Discussions continue between CN and the NSW Reconstruction Authority regarding funding for compensation to affected residents as well as demolition and stabilisation work. Whilst the timing of an approved funding program is still to be determined CN CEO Jeremy Bath said in a public hearing in September that he “would expect that we have a very positive outcome, or resolution even, by Christmas time.”

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Letters to

Everybody needs “good neighbours”

The president of the Newcastle Basketball Association says they want to be “good neighbours” to the residents living around Wallarah and Blackley Ovals. Unfortunately the proposed Hunter Indoor Sports Centre sounds more like the neighbour from hell than a good neighbour. Imagine moving next door to a 12-court sports centre: operating hours extending beyond normal residential regulations, lighting throughout the night, hundreds of daily vehicle movements, and Turton Road potentailly reduced to a snail’s pace. Then there’s the inspired design, featuring windows between the courts and corridor. Because when you’re building next to homes, what better way to contain the noise than to leave openings between noisy indoor courts and the external windows?

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Parking is another little gift for the neighbourhood. With insufficient on-site spaces vistors may simply have to find somewhere to park in the surrounding residential streets. And let’s not forget the enormous expanse of concrete in a flood-prone area, increasing stormwater runoff when heavy rain arrives. But apparently this is what being a “good neighbour” looks like. The ballooning project cost also raises an obvious question: was this location chosen in desparation and the problems left to be sorted out later? Perhaps it’s time to stop trying to make a square peg fit a very unsuitable hole. Good neighbours think about the people already living next door. Hillary Oliver - New Lambton

Newcastle Basketball’s president, Erica James, spoke on NBN News last month about the basketball stadium proposed for New Lambton. It was interesting that she commented: “This is a suburban area. We’re going to have neighbours and we want to be good neighbours..” It’s reassuring to know that local residents won’t be treated by Newcastle Basketball as just another issue to be dealt with. But being a good neighbour doesn’t mean having a party with bright lights, whistles and amplified noise until 11pm every night. Good neighbours don’t invite so many people over that there is no parking in the streets for other neighbours. They don’t have cars coming and going seven nights a week, shining headlights into neighbours’ homes, forcing people to close their blinds and curtains. They don’t build a 16-metre high building next to homes that have an 8.5-metre maximum height. Ms James acknowledges that the new stadium will be in a suburban area. My advice then on being a good neighbour would be to fit into the neighbourhood, not expect the neighbourhood to change to fit around you. Chris Flower - New Lambton ‘Letters to the Local’ can be sent to PO Box 130, Jesmond NSW 2299 or emailed to: mark@ hunterlocal.com.au

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MAYORAL

Matters with Councillor Gavin Morris Lord Mayor of Newcastle

Fighting for Newcastle’s share

Last month I made Newcastle’s case in two very different rooms. The first was in Singapore, with the Hunter’s first coordinated trade mission, led by Newcastle Airport. Our city owns half Newcastle Airport, which has just celebrated the first birthday of its international terminal. Singapore’s leaders told us they want to deal with the Hunter as one region, with one voice. So that’s how we went, with one message: Newcastle and the Hunter are the best places to visit and do business. That means more visitors in our hotels and restaurants, better pathways for local businesses into Asia, and a stronger case for direct flights. The second room is closer to home. Financial Assistance Grants are Commonwealth money, shared amongst Councils by the NSW Local Government Grants Commission. These funds help fix roads, maintain parks, run libraries and keep pools open.

Proposed changes to the methodology used to decide those grants will see Newcastle’s annual grant drop from $15.6 million to $6.1 million a year. That’s a cut of more than 60 per cent. At the same time other council areas in the state will have their grants increased. Now we’re not saying rural and remote councils don’t need help. They do. But ‘robbing Peter to pay Paul’ isn’t the answer. And Peter here is every Newcastle ratepayer. The real problem is that the grant pool is too small. Council has unanimously backed returning these grants to one per cent of Commonwealth tax revenue. Let’s see that money first. Winning new opportunities and standing up for what we’ve got aren’t separate jobs. They’re the same one: making sure Newcastle gets its fair share now and into the future. As Lord Mayor, and on behalf of every resident and ratepayer, I take that very seriously. In closing, big congratulations to the Newcastle Northstars, our 2026 Goodall Cup champions! Best ice hockey team in the country. And of course to our Newcastle Knights. What can I say? What an NRL Finals series that was.

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Is your letterbox feeling lucky?

If one of the letterboxes pictured above is yours, you’ve won a $25 shopping voucher from a selection of great local retailers. Phone Mark at The Local on 0455 210 000 by 16 October to claim your prize. There are two $25 vouchers for Elders Lane Fruit & Flowers, one for fruit and veg and one for flowers,

and a $25 voucher for Piggott’s Pharmacy to choose from. First in gets first choice of vouchers. Vouchers must be claimed by 16 October and redeemed at your chosen retailer by 30 November 2026. Congratulations to the residents of 13 Hitchcock Ave New Lambton who claimed a $25 voucher last month.

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The Local Quiz Congratulations to last month’s quiz winner Peter Ryan of Mayfield. Peter has won a $25 gift voucher for Piggott’s Pharmacy. Last month’s mystery photo was taken at Heaton Park at Jesmond. This month’s quiz questions are below. You’ll find the answers within the pages of this issue except, of course, the mystery photo. Question 1 - Which local Newcastle sports team won the Goodall Cup recently? Question 2 - Where was Roslyn Williams shopping when she was assisted by a kind stranger? Question 3 - Who officially opened the Newcastle Benevolent Asylum and Lying-in Hospital in 1897? Question 4 - When is the Great Spring Clean Up in Lambton Park? Question 5 - In which local park would you find the fishy artwork painted onto a sea container, pictured above right?

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When Jon and Sam Olsen considered moving on from their successful local plumbing company they didn’t have to look far to find the right new owner. Eric Thomas had already been working with them at J & S Olsen Pty Ltd for four years. “After 20 years we feel ready to give ourselves more time for things like travel, which Sam and I both love.” Jon told The Local. “In passing the business to Eric and his wife Sorcha we know it’s in the right hands.” he added. There is no doubt about Eric’s local credentials having grown up in Lambton, attending New Lambton Public School and Lambton High School. “We’re excited to continue what Jon and Sam began in 2007 and have built since.” Eric said. “Local people like dealing with local tradespeople in their community. Under our ownership, J & S Olsen Plumbing Services will continue that friendly, reliable, local service.” For all your plumbing needs contact Eric on 0400 603 545.

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Darren Brollo teaching a drum student at his new Broadmeadow studio experience the studio for themselves. Free trial lessons are available for all new students. To contact Darren at dbMUSIC see details at bottom of page.

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What’s on at Newcastle Theatre Co this month?

The next stage production from Lambton’s own Newcastle Theatre Company is A Broadcast Coup. Mike is the undisputed ‘King’ of mid-morning radio. He’s been on a two-

week sabbatical to Fiji, for an anger management program, and can’t wait to pick up where he left off – belittling the station manager, flirting with the new young trainee producer and basically say-

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men behaving badly. Is Mike next on her hit list? Mike can’t believe anyone would come for him, after all he has a loyal fan base, and “everyone” loves him. Or do they? Will his inability to change ultimately be his undoing? Sydney based author Melanie Tait (The Appleton Ladies Potato Race and The Queen’s Nanny) weaves humour through her biting insight of the world of workplace power imbalance, garnered from her early career in journalism and broadcasting with the ABC. A Broadcast Coup opens Friday 16 October at 7.30pm. Evening performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights until 24 October. Matinees performances are at 2pm on Saturday 17, Sunday 19, Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October. Tickets for A Broadcast Coup can be purchased online at newcastletheatrecompany.com.au or by calling the Box Office on 4952 4958. The Local has a double pass to give away to the winner’s choice of performance of A Broadcast Coup. Just text the word ‘Broadcast’, your first and last name, and your

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Walk for Encore

The local community is invited to walk in support of local women at YWCA Hunter Region’s Walk for ENCORE, held at Empire Park, Bar Beach, on Saturday 31 October. The annual community event raises funds and awareness for ENCORE, a free eight-week exercise and education program supporting women following breast cancer surgery and treatment. Delivered across five Hunter locations, ENCORE combines specially designed exercise, practical information and peer support to help women rebuild their strength, mobility, confidence and wellbeing. With demand continuing to exceed the number of available places, funds raised through the Walk will help more Hunter women access this important recovery support free of charge. To register go to: walkforencore2026.raiselysite. com/

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THAT WAS THEN This is now

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Waratah Benevolent Asylum

In December 1884 a number of well-known ladies from two charitable groups, the Newcastle Relief Society and the Women’s Crusade, called a public meeting in Newcastle to form a Benevolent Society with the aim of constructing an asylum to care for the poor and destitute of Newcastle. The society quickly sprang into action, and in

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March 1885 opened a temporary asylum in two rented houses in Parry Street, Cooks Hill, declaring their one great aim was “to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, and afford a temporary shelter for the homeless and friendless.” Although extra buildings were added in the following years, it was clear that a larger site was needed. In 1891 the government granted the Society five acres of land at Waratah. Architects G Sanders and Son drew up plans however it was to be another five years before sufficient funds were raised to construct a new asylum. In the meantime, thanks to the generosity of the Arnott and Henderson families, in 1894 the Society erected two small double cottages at Waratah, providing much needed accommodation for elderly and impoverished married couples in a time before the age pension existed. After raising sufficient funds from donations and government grants, the Society awarded a contract to builders Davis and Sons, and in May 1896 Colonial Secretary James Brunker laid the ceremonial foundation stone for the Newcastle Benevolent Asylum and Lying-in Hospital at Waratah. The contractors completed construction within a year, and on 6 May 1897 before a crowd of 3000 people, the Colonial Governor Lord Hampden officially opened the new building. The Benevolent Society operated the asylum until 1934, when the NSW government assumed control of the site under the name of The Newcastle Benevolent Hospital. In 1939 the name changed to Newcastle Western Suburbs Maternity Hospital and operated until 1991 when the John Hunter Hospital opened. Hunter New England Health still occupies the site, with the building now used principally for administration offices. You can view these photos and more details at lachlanwetherall.com

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Above: Newcastle Benevolent Asylum and Lying-In Hospital, 1901. Photo by Ralph Snowball. Newcastle Libraries Online Collection, Accession Number 001 000504 Below: The former Benevolent Asylum building in Turton Road, Waratah today.

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of Unravelling Red Tape

Aggressive magpies Dear Here to Help, Every year, magpies seem to start attacking people earlier and for longer. In Newcastle, there are some particularly aggressive magpies that regularly draw blood and have even been known to break large chunks from helmets. At Adamstown train station, the magpie attacks people using the pedestrian overpass as well as nearby Park Rd for 3 months! I have tried all the so-called suggestions to reduce magpie attacks, but none of them work, and this is famously shown in a youtube video where a woman who tries every so-called tactic to reduce magpie attacks is aggressively swooped again and again. Surely, government can do something to help protect innocent people from these dangerous birds!

Thanks for your message. As I’m sure you are aware, magpies are native birds protected under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016. It is an offence to harm the birds, collect their eggs or harm their young without formal licenses or approvals. The NSW government is responsible for dealing with magpies that are a serious menace. You can find more information here, including how to notify the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. Some local councils also suggest you notify NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service here. Many local councils have webpages dedicated to harmful magpies, but Newcastle City Council is not one of them. You can lodge feedback or a request to Newcastle City Council at https://newcastle.nsw. gov.au/ Interestingly, local council and State government webpages that talk about how to deal with magpie attacks offer contradictory advice. Some pages say “Try to keep an eye on the magpie while walking carefully away. Magpies are less likely to swoop if you look at them.” Other pages say “Avoid making eye contact.” It seems you are right and any advice, apart from “avoid the area” is just urban myths. Like so many things, the more people who contact government about the issue, the higher the chance government will act and also the sooner government is likely to act. When you contact government, include specific details, including photos of physical damage to yourself and/or property (like the broken helmet you mention). There are three parts of government where you can lodge aggressive magpie complaints (local council, Department of Climate Change and National Parks) and so to ensure that the message gets to the appropriate person as quickly as possible for action, contact all three.

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MONEY

Matters with Dominic Brown

from Nest Financial Solutions

The 10/30/60 principle

When people think about retirement planning, the main focus tends to be on building your super. Over your working life you make contributions, watch your investments grow and then wonder if you’ll have enough when you finally retire. However the decisions you make in retirement can be just an important as the ones you made while saving for it. This is shown in the 10/30/60 principle of retirement income which is based on research first developed by investment managers in the late 1980s. The 10/30/60 principle is intended more as useful illustration rather than a universal fact that applies to everyone. Surprisingly though, it suggests that around 10% of the money you spend in retirement comes from the contributions you made during your

working life. Around 30% comes from the investment earnings your money generated before you retired. The remaining 60% can come from the investment earnings your money continues to generate during retirement. In other words, the majority of your retirement income may be produced after you’ve stopped working. That’s why retirement isn’t the finish line for investing— it’s simply a new phase. Many people become more conservative with their investments once they retire, often because they’re worried about market ups and downs. While it’s important to manage risk, being too cautious can create a different problem. If your money isn’t continuing to generate a return, it may struggle to keep up with inflation and provide the income you need over what could be a retirement lasting several decades. This is where good financial planning can make a real difference. Retirement isn’t just about drawing in income. It’s about finding the right balance between generating returns, managing risk and ensuring your money lasts the full length of your retirement.

GENERAL ADVICE WARNING – This article is merely intended to be educational and informative. It should not be taken as a personal recommendation to you. If you’re approaching retirement or already retired and would like to understand how your investments can continue working for you, contact Nest Financial Solutions for a friendly and obligation free chat.

In a stupor over your super? Talk to the team at Nest Financial Solutions Your local financial planner based in Lambton Covering all aspects of: l Superannuation l Tax l Investing l Retirement planning l Centrelink Find us at 88 Elder Street. Lambton (inside GC Accountants)

Email: dominic@nestfs.com.au Phone: 0413 030 724 Nest Financial Solutions Pty Ltd is a Corporate Authorised Representative (No. 1312348) of Capstone Financial Planning Pty Ltd. ABN 24 093 733 969. AFLS No. 223135

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PHARMACY

Matters by Anthony Piggott

of Piggott’s Pharmacies: Blackbutt, Branxton, Huntlee, Lambton and Merewether

Dandruff

Dandruff is the common flaking of the scalp — visible as white or oily skin flakes in the hair and on clothing. It happens when the scalp sheds more dead skin cells than usual; these mix with natural scalp oils and clump into flakes that may fall onto shoulders. Dandruff can affect anyone at any age, is common in children but increases around puberty and is more frequent in males. It often worsens in winter and improves in summer. Dandruff is not dangerous, does not cause baldness, and is not contagious.

Signs and symptons

Typical signs include small white or oily flakes on the scalp, hair, eyebrows, beard, neck or shoulders, and often an itchy scalp. The exact cause is unclear but may involve a common scalp yeast that irritates skin and increases shedding. Several factors can worsen dandruff: stress, seasonal changes (especially winter), allergies or sensitivities, hormonal influences, oily skin, illness, certain medical conditions (for example Parkinson’s disease), and a weakened immune system.

Is it dandruff?

A flaky scalp can also be due to other skin

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conditions, so correct diagnosis matters. Dry skin produces small, less oily flakes. Contact dermatitis from hair products causes red, itchy flaking. Seborrhoeic dermatitis is a greasier, redder form with white or yellow scales affecting oil-rich areas (scalp, eyebrows, behind ears, chest, groin); dandruff is a mild form of this. Psoriasis forms thick, silvery scales and can affect the scalp as well as elbows and knees. Tinea (scalp ringworm) causes scaly patches and hair loss. Cradle cap describes yellow crusting on infants’ scalps. Treatments differ between these conditions.

Shampoos

Many cases of dandruff improve with proper scalp care and medicated shampoos, though improvement can take weeks. For mild dandruff, frequent washing with a mild, non-medicated shampoo can reduce oil and scale; gently massage the scalp and rinse thoroughly. Overthe-counter anti-dandruff shampoos and lotions— some containing antifungals—are available, but can be harsh, so follow label directions or ask a pharmacist. A doctor can prescribe stronger treatments for severe dandruff.

Self care

Self-care tips include shampooing often if the scalp is scaly, brushing hair regularly, washing hair after exercise, limiting oily styling products, and avoiding alcohol-containing gels and heat styling that dry the scalp. Using a matching anti-dandruff conditioner or a leave-in conditioner can prevent excess dryness. Managing stress and eating a balanced diet with fruits, vegetables, whole grains, proteins and low-fat dairy may help. See a doctor if your scalp is red, painful or bleeding, if you have patches of hair loss, thick flaky patches, a body rash at the same time, or if non-prescription treatments fail after 2–3 weeks or make things worse.

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Matters by Ronnie Wall

of Wall Legal, New Lambton

Roll out of AML/CTF that

started on 1 July 2026

As highlighted previously, significant changes in property transactions were introduced on 1 July 2026, as the Government rolled out the second phase of the “Anti Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing Act 2006.” Australia’s property market is a major attraction for criminals to launder money and commencing 1 July 2026, real estate professionals, lawyers and conveyancers now need to collect information from vendors and purchasers involved in property transactions and report to Austrac (the “Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre”). Your lawyer or conveyancer must carry out

initial and ongoing “customer due diligence.” This includes (but is not limited to) obtaining identification from you and establishing details of who will be the “owner” of the property. The majority of transactions may be straightforward however, the more complex transactions involving Companies and Trusts will require additional levels of identification. Any transaction involving physical currency (AUD$10,000 or more), international funds transfers or any suspected suspicious activity or transactions must all be reported. For you the consumer, this may mean more detailed identity verification, a review of large or unusual funds transfers and transparency regarding the source of your funds. This stricter ongoing process is to prevent criminals from disguising illegally obtained funds as legitimate income and to protect the Australian property market. Lawyers and conveyancers are required to meet the verification requirements, there are no exemptions. If you are planning a property transaction, please speak to your lawyer or conveyancer about the changes and be prepare by having the required documents. Disclaimer: This article is a brief overview only and provided for general information purposes only. The contents should not be relied on as legal or financial

advice.

Wall Legal is a small general legal practice offering affordable, personalised service for each individual client, with fixed fees for most matters. ➤ Retail Leases ➤ Sale & Purchase of Business ➤ Enduring Powers of Attorney & Guardianships ➤ Wills & Estates ➤ Conveyancing ➤ Home visits available

9 Alma Road, New Lambton • PHONE: 4957 7055 EMAIL: office@walllegal.com.au • WEB: www.walllegal.com.au To advertise in The Local call Mark on 0455 210 000

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Local Community Group Notices CHILDREN & FAMILIES HOME-START FAMILY SERVICES

Home-Start is a voluntary service offering support, friendship and practical help to families with at least one child under 5 where the parents are experiencing difficulty in their parenting roles or are under stress. For information about volunteering or Home-Start services ph 4952 9488 or go to: www.homestartaustralia.org/

COMMUNITY EVENTS MISS PORTER’S HOUSE MUSEUM

Miss Porter’s House is a freestanding Edwardian home, built in 1909 and occupied until 1997. It is situated at 434 King St Newcastle West and is now a National Trust museum containing a century of household memorabilia. On Sunday 11 October, Miss Porter’s House will be open from 1-4pm. The theme for October is ‘The Porter Children’. Discover what life was like for the children, Ella and Hazel, particularly during the 1920s. Experience a world of non-plastic toys, including tin-plate mechanical toys and early dolls made from cloth and wood with not a Barbie in sight!. Adults $12, Concessions $10, Family $34, National Trust members and children under 5 free. Enquiries phone 4927 0202, email mph@nationaltrust.com. au or see Miss Porter’s House on Facebook.

COMMUNITY GROUPS LIFE CHANGES

If you are looking for friendship with people who have experienced the loss of a wife, husband or partner, you may like to join our Life Changes group. We meet the first Monday of each month at the Blackbutt Hotel Orchardtown Road New Lambton, commencing at 10.30am for coffee or drink, then move into the dining room for an informal gathering. Sometimes, we have a guest speaker, or an activity followed by lunch. We are finished by 1.30pm. There is no counselling, we are non-religious, just being together with people who have experienced that same huge loss. Come and enjoy our company. For more information contact Carolyn Nichols on 0418 301 439 or cmnichols226@gmail.com

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COMMUNITY GROUPS LAMBTON RESIDENTS GROUP

All residents of Lambton area are welcome to come along to our monthly meeting. You too can be a part of some exciting and worthwhile initiatives and projects for the local area. The group meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. Next meeting will be at The Mark Hotel on Wednesday 14 October at 5.30pm. For more information call Angela on 0422 633 737.

HOBBIES & INTERESTS MULTICULTURAL GARDENING GROUP

The Multicultural Neighbourhood Centre (MNC) invites new members from all backgrounds to join the multicultural gardening group. The group promotes social and educational interaction among people of diverse backgrounds in a pleasant, informal, nonsectarian, non-political atmosphere at the Centre. For more information on programs at MNC, please call 4965 5291 or email: info@mncinc.org.au or simply walk in and say hello. The Multicultural Neighbourhood Centre is at 3 Illalung Road, corner of Durham Rd, Lambton.

BEGINNERS ADULT UKELELE GROUP

Join a relaxed and welcoming environment for adults to learn simple and familiar songs, build confidence on the Ukulele and connect with others through music. Just bring your own Ukulele and stay after the lesson for morning tea and a chat. Mondays 9.00am for 1 hour session + cuppa time, $15 per session (cash only) at St Thomas Church, 5 Thomas Street Cardiff. To register email upbeatnewcastle@gmail.com or call 0493 868 911.

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Local Community Group Notices SENIORS GROUPS ADAMSTOWN LADIES PROBUS CLUB

Do you have the 2nd Wednesday of the month free? If the answer is yes we would love you to join us. Enjoy great company, listen to interesting guest speakers and round off the morning with a delicious lunch at Souths Leagues Club. During the year we have bus/train excursions, 3 or 4 day trips to our beautiful country towns, mystery day trips and attend live theatre performances. Our meetings commence at 10.30am on 2nd Wednesday of the month, doors open 10am, Souths Leagues Club, 46 Llewellyn St Merewether. For further information call secretary Jeanette Williams on 0424 772 044.

SENIORS GROUPS NEWCASTLE MEN’S PROBUS CLUB

Retired gentlemen we would love to meet you. Our club provides great social outings, regular monthly meetings, for friendship, fellowship and fun in retirement. Why not drop into our regular 4th Tuesday of the month meetings at Souths Leagues Club Merewether? You will be warmly welcomed, enjoy some refreshments and a guest speaker. Our next meeting is Tuesday 27 October. Guest speaker will be Alan Playford, trail blazing paramedic whose career spans over 40 years. In 1979, he established the now-iconic Westpac Helicopter Service. Please arrive at 10.15am for a 10.30 start to the meeting. Contact Brian Prior on 0415 081 610 or www.newcastleprobus.org for further details.

BEL AIR VIEW CLUB

Bel Air View Club is on the lookout for new members who want to give back to their community and make new connections with women in the area. View which stands for Voice, Interests, and Education of Women is a network of 13,000 women throughout Australia. It provides a place for women to connect with each other, enjoy social activities and develop lasting friendships while helping to support the Smith Family. View is the largest community sponsor of the Smiths Family’s Learning for life program which provides students with financial, educational and personal support which is crucial in the current economic climate. Bel Air View Club meets on the third Monday of each month at South Leagues club in Merewether at 10.30 am and we warmly welcome new members to join us. For any further information please call Gillian on 49635655 or email gillian.cranston@bigpond.com

NEWCASTLE LADIES’ PROBUS

This is an invitation to join The Newcastle Ladies’ Probus. We meet on the first Wednesday of the month at 10.30 at Wests Newcastle. We are a friendly group of ladies and we have a variety of activities which include monthly coffee mornings, monthly lunches and other outings. Each month we have an interesting guest speaker. For more information contact Margaret 0417663064 or Monica 0439478431.

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LAMBTON SENIORS GROUP

Interested in playing cards? Canasta is a great social game and is played every Thursday from 9.30 am to 1.30 pm at Club Lambton (the bowling club next to Lambton Pool. You’ll be most welcome and we’ll happily teach you, either from scratch or just refresh your knowledge. Free off street parking. Phone Nola 0421 552 372 or Des 0419 694 096.

MEREWETHER SEASIDE PROBUS CLUB

Are you new to Newcastle and want to find a new circle of contacts? Have you recently retired and want to broaden your activities? Do you live alone and resolved to get out more? Or perhaps there are a million and one other reasons for getting out and active in retirement. Joining our Probus club might be for you. Please come as a visitor and talk to people at our club and we can go from there. We have activities on Thursdays, ranging from book club (not really a book club), club lunch, club meeting with guest speaker and an informal walking group that comes for the walk and stays for the coffee. If you are curious and would like more details, please email Jim at merewetherseasideprobus@gmail.com

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Mark Brooker Your independent Ward 3 Councillor I’m local and listening… Follow me on

for news and updates facebook.com/markbforward3

EMAIL: mbrooker@ncc.nsw.gov.au • PHONE: 0448 259 331

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Local Classifieds...

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AIR CONDITIONER Olimpia Splendid indoor portable air conditioner with window slider & exhaust pipe (remote), in excellent condition $300 Ph 0447 593 008 BUDGERIGARS Bush and modern budgies for sale, starting from $15 Ph 0456 919 046

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WINDOW FURNISHINGS

MOBILITY WALKER 4 wheel mobility walker with seat, blue in colour, as new $100 Ph 0407 938 929

Looking for quality blinds and shutters? Give us a call, you’ll be glad you did!

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MODEL TRAINS HO scale model train buildings, trees & fences to suit European layout. Mainly Faller and Kibri buildings. Enough for complete layout. $720 Phone David Ph 0427 781 209 MUSIC SYSTEM Philips micro music system 300 Series (TAM3205M2), excellent condition, hardly used $100 Ph 0432 955 942

HEARTMOVES

VINTAGE CAMERA Brownie 127 camera, good for a collector, $50 O.N.O Ph 0412 643 852

LAWNMOWER Victa Lawnkeeper 148cc, Briggs & Stratton engine, petrol, good working order $150 negotiable Ph 0421 003 693

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ANTIQUE CLOCK SERVICES

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Keep your clocks alive and ticking...

Call Malcolm on 0466 152 028

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COMPANION WANTED Mature lady (prefer 60+) to be a companion one day per week to a 60+ female. Please list hobbies. $180.00/day. Email rockorchid@gmail.com

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Lawns & gardens, pressure cleaning, painting, handyman work, rubbish removal, shed clearing & much more, reasonable rates. Ph 0421 003 693

HOMES BOUGHT

POSITION VACANT HOUSEKEEPER WANTED At New Lambton, approx 5 hours, 1 day per week, ideally Friday. Duties include cleaning, washing, ironing, putting clothes away. No agencies please, looking for the same person each week. Forward questions or an application to email: jan@garden.net.au

Seeking older homes on larger blocks. Any condition considered. All calls treated in confidence. Call Grant Ph 0404 079 042 HANDYMAN All painting & gyprock repairs, plus most services in small renovation works. 30 years experience. Insured. Phone Jamie Ph 0423 233 727

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COMPOUNDING • VACCINATIONS • NDIS PROVIDER • LEAVE CERTIFICATES • AND MORE

Travelling soon?

Get protected. Get prepared. Get ready to go! Don’t let your holiday start with a health concern Whether you’re chasing sunshine, exploring somewhere new, visiting family overseas or ticking a dream destination off your bucket list, make sure travel health is on your pre-travel checklist. At Piggott’s Pharmacy, getting your travel vaccinations is simple, convenient, and hassle-free. We offer a wide range of travel vaccines that can be conveniently administered in-store by our trained team — with no prescription necessary.

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