Neighbourhood Media Turramurra Magazine | December 2022

FROM her Turramurra home ‘Ball Green’, Anderson cultivated her influence on Sydney’s modern art scene. She generously hosted artists, even clearing furniture for exhibitions to gather public support of their work. She also established the Turramurra Wall Painters Group in 1927. It was from her Turramurra home, too, that she wrote extensively on modern art alongside penning her own prose and poetry.

Born in England, Anderson soon returned, with her parents, to their fifth-generation Australian home. Anderson recalled her childhood in, “a Sydney so quiet, and so small.”

In her young adulthood, British army officer, Austin Thomas Anderson, proposed to Anderson on their first meeting. They married in Bombay, India and spent the following years in now-Pakistan. According to her daughter, Bethia, “No marriage was ever happier than theirs.”

Anderson began to pursue art, first in Cambridge and then Worcestershire, while living in England following the outbreak of World War One. Although not engaging in formal training, Anderson integrated into Britain’s modern art scene. She joined the Cambridge Group and began painting murals for churches.

After an intellectually pivotal decade in England, Anderson moved with her husband and daughter to Turramurra with an intention to continue her devotion to the arts on home soil.

At Ball Green, she opened her doors to artists and writers. In exhibitions and writing, Anderson championed modernist painters like Dorrit Black, Roland Wakelin, Roy de Maistre and her neighbour Grace Cossington Smith. She continued to paint murals, including frescoes in St James, Sydney.

Anderson’s writing practice began in high school and continued throughout her years in India, England, and Australia. According to one academic, through writing,

Anderson, “entered into the discourse on modernism in art, diluting its masculinity.” She was published widely in publications such as Art in Australia, Home, Sydney Morning Herald, Australian Quarterly, and the Atlantic Monthly (USA).

“As she got older,” her daughter later reflected, “the written word, which had always charmed her, became her absorbing passion… she read without ceasing, prose as well as poetry, working with concentration, absorbing knowledge, a pencil and a cap of paper always in her hands.”

In the last 18 years of her life, Anderson published eight books. After her husband’s passing, she generated essential income through writing. Between 1950 and 1955, she wrote short stories for the Bulletin. She published these as a collection, At Parramatta, at the age of 73.

In 1958, two years after publishing At Parramatta, Anderson died in her Turramurra home in the presence of her daughter.

Posthumously, Anderson has been recognised as a woman disrupting a male-dominated art world, pushing modern art forward in Australia and asserting that art also belonged in everyday suburban environments. Angela Smith, in her 1991 essay, argued that although Anderson was ‘virtually ignored until the 1980s,’ her writing gives insight into Australia’s 19th and 20th gender roles and cultural life.

Transnational artist and writer Ethel Anderson (née Mason, 1883–1958) left

her mark in Turramurra

Fthrough her boundary-pushing support of 20th-century Australian modernist artists.

Portrait - ETHEL ANDERSON AND HER DAUGHTER, BETHIA c. 1912 G.W. Lowrie gelatin silver photograph on paper

The State Library of New South Wales houses a collection of material relating to Anderson’s life and work, including documentation of her work with the Turramurra Wall Painters.

From the Mayor

With warmer weather on the way, it’s a great time to be outdoors. I’m very pleased to announce the completion of the recreation precinct at St Ives Village Green. This is going to become a great place for families to meet up and enjoy in the summer months. The new playground has some exciting new features including a tall timber climbing frame and a striking spiral slide. The refurbished community centre is perfect for community events and meetings and we have reopened the upgraded youth hub for after school gatherings.

Every Saturday morning St Ives Showground has a fresh produce market between 8am and 12 noon. It’s a great way to stock up on some fresh fruit and vegetables and buy your meat and dairy direct from the producers. No need to worry about parking either, the Showground has plenty and its free. Enjoy this special time of year!

Mayor Jeff Pettett

Try Turramurra

Let’s celebrate summer with a unique outdoor experience in Turramurra featuring art trails, community events, gardens and lights.

The community events are kicking off with a free outdoor screening of Spiderman No Way Home on Friday 18 November in Cameron Park. On Friday 9 December there will be a free concert on the lawn area in Gilroy Road with the Ku-ring-gai Philharmonic Orchestra playing your favourite classics, plus soul singer Danni Da Ros.

Full details at krg.nsw.gov.au/tryturramurra

Sunday music at Eryldene

Enjoy classical music at Gordon’s famous stately home Eryldene between 11am and 3pm Sunday 4 December. BYO picnic lunch or buy delicious food, tea and coffee from the Eryldene Garden Cafe. Eryldene Historic House and Garden 17 McIntosh Street, Gordon. Admission starts at $13 Enquiries: Clare Moore 9498 2271 or email eryldene@eryldene.org.au

St Ives Showground Market

St Ives Showground Market offering fresh food and supporting stalls will open in this historic location. Customers can enjoy a coffee and breakfast or lunch. Fill the weekly basket with fresh fruit and veg while the kids enjoy the new massive playground.

Every Saturday 8am - 2pm

St Ives Showground 450 Mona Vale Road St Ives Enquiries: 0413 545 182 or email stephen@organicfoodmarkets.com.au

Council Chambers, 818 Pacific Highway, Gordon (02) 9424 0000 • krg.nsw.gov.au/meetings

Have you ever looked up into the night sky & been captivated by the beauty & vastness of the galaxy? For astrophotography, that exact moment sparked a creative passion inside him. It ultimately led him down a career path, of which he is now sharing the secrets for Neighbourhood Media readers.

We last spoke with Luke back in 2020, when we were all searching for new hobbies. For Luke, that year was the formal beginning of his photography career as he completed his Diploma Of Photography. Before completing that course, Luke was entirely self-taught through simple trial & error from a very young age. Reflecting on the course, Luke described it as “really intensive” but also incredibly beneficial.

“The course taught me so much & really helped me develop as a photographer,” Luke explained further. “The biggest things I took away from the course were the rule of thirds, composition & portrait photography.”

Unfamiliar with the “rule of thirds” we asked Luke to explain this more.

“The rule of thirds is a composition guideline that places your subject in the left or right third of an image, which leaves the other two-thirds open thus helping frame the subject.”

Given Luke’s experience, we wanted to pick his brain to help our readers capture better photos of their own as we

come into the festive season. Below are Luke’s top tips for aspiring photographers.

1. JUST TAKE PHOTOS

The biggest piece of advice Luke can give anybody is to not worry about your equipment. Instead, he says to use whatever camera you have at hand, whether that’s an old family camera or simply your phone.

“Since phones are so advanced these days, I would absolutely recommend starting off using a phone. Then once you’ve got a bit more experience you can upgrade to an entry-level camera like the Sony A6000 or A6400.”

2. ALWAYS SHOOT IN RAW FORMAT

Luke’s second piece of advice is a little more technical but one which he says can have a dramatic impact on your photos.

“I always recommend people shoot in the RAW format because it means that the camera or phone is capturing uncompressed data from the lens & sensor. By doing this

HTips & tricks from Astrophotographer Luke Vedaker

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you can bring out the full potential of your images during processing & editing in programs like Lightroom or Photoshop Express.”

If you want to follow in Luke’s footsteps & capture images of the night sky, you’ll need to invest in some extra equipment.

Firstly, Luke suggests purchasing a zoom lens or a dedicated telescope. DON’T just use the zoom function on

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FEATURE

Christmas

Only a short 2-hour car trip from Sydney, impress your family this Christmas with Hunter Valley Gardens Christmas Lights Spectacular. A magnificent display of 3 million lights across over 14 hectares of breathtaking gardens. The gates opened on Friday, November 4th, and will finish on January 26th, 2023.

This year’s event has brand new LED features including brand new 12 Days of Christmas display, a 14m tall Christmas Tree, giant 2.5m illuminated Santa, 8m tall present stack and much more. Making it Hunter Valley Gardens’ biggest and most interactive experience for families to date.

Tickets are on sale now. For more details on Christmas Lights Spectacular, tickets and program please visit www.hvg.com.au

Taronga’s joyous celebration of Christmas for the whole family features an all-star lineup of performers, singers, musicians and of course, Santa with special guest Mrs Claus! Created specifically for Taronga Zoo, the Christmas Concert is the pinnacle of family friendly entertainment for just $29 for adults and $24 for children aged 4–15. Bring a picnic and enjoy an amazing summer evening set against the iconic backdrop of Sydney Harbour on Saturday, 17 December 2022.

Find tickets and information online here: taronga.org.au/sydney-zoo/events/christmasconcert

MURDER

HWho Killed “Bully” Cook?

HALMAR OLSEN was an electrical mechanic working in the scrubby gully that dropped away from Clifford Street, Gordon, towards Stony Creek. In 1922, Clifford Street had only recently been subdivided, and Bell Street still did not exist. While navigating the steep sandstone escarpment covered in thick grasses and shrubs, Olsen came across a grizzly sight. Down a fifteen-foot drop was the body of a man lying facedown in a pool of blood. As Olsen climbed down to assist the man potentially, he began to notice a deep, fatal wound in the crown of his skull. Several colleagues of Olsen’s soon arrived on the scene, and a few saw a beer bottle approximately ten meters from the deceased. One of the men picked it up and smelt its contents, passing it around amongst each other before placing it back where they found it.

Detectives from the Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) of the NSW Police were called to the scene. It appeared at first that the man had perhaps been drunk and died from a tragic accident; however, the wounds on the head didn’t seem to corroborate with a fall. They set up a crime scene and collected evidence, including the beer bottle, a blood-stained bag, and five copper pennies in the dead man’s pocket.

“BULLY” COOK

The dead man was identified as Mountford “Bully” Cook. Cook was a local carter aged 40 who lived in a tent on a vacant lot approximately where 44 McIntosh Street is today. He had been born in Lindfield and lived his entire life in Ku-ring-gai. Although he was known to be severely addicted to alcohol, many said he had no enemies and was well-liked. It was revealed to detectives that Cook had been employed to assist a carpenter named Talisien Griffiths in constructing a small cottage at 26 Clifford Street. Cook’s body was discovered approximately 100 meters east of the newly built cottage. Years later, 35 Bell Street was built where the body was found.

After being moved to the mortuary, doctors discovered Cook’s head had thirteen separate wounds, with the right side of the head completely smashed. Each injury was caused by a blunt object, except for one. There was a hole on the top of the head, which had been caused by an instrument with a pointed end.

It appeared “Bully” Cook had been murdered.

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WITNESS REPORTS

Cook was last seen alive on the afternoon of Friday 24th of March. He was seen drinking at the Greengate Hotel with his employer, Talisien Griffiths. Several witnesses observed the two men arguing over a payment dispute. One witness overheard Griffiths threatening to hit Cook. Cook was then seen leaving the hotel at 5:40 pm. He was said to be sober.

The last time he was seen alive was at 6:20 pm, driving his horse and wagon near Rosedale Road and McIntosh Street towards his camp. The following morning, two men went by Cook’s camp, respectively. Both saw his horse tied to a sapling by the road, but neither man saw Cook in his camp. One at 6 am and one at 7 am. Cook’s livelihood came from that horse; it seemed very unusual that he would just tie it to a small sapling by the street.

It became clear to detectives that Talisien Griffiths was a suspect. The argument over money and the proximity of the murder to his construction site made the case against him most compelling. However, there was still the matter of proving a) what time Cook was killed and b) if Griffiths was nearby.

Where was talisien griffiths?

He was seen at the Greengate Hotel until at least 6 pm. He then visited Mrs Edith Blanchard at 30 McIntyre Street at 6:30 pm to discuss a party she was hosting that night. He is next seen by Mrs Olive Patterson, the owner of the cottage next to the one he was building. She was sitting on her verandah when Griffiths appeared from the dark and asked her the time. “8 o’clock,” she told him. He next goes to a stable at Pymble owned by his friend Frank Currall. He and Frank went to Edith Blanchard’s party from 10 pm to 4 am. Frank says they both returned to the stables and went to sleep, but when Frank woke at 6 am, he found Griffiths missing. Griffiths returned later that morning with several bottles of beer.

Where was Griffiths between 6:30 pm and 8 pm and between 4 am and 8 am?

The owner of 26 Clifford Street said he was inspecting the

building site from 7:20 pm to 7:55 pm, and Griffiths was not there. So why did he appears only 5 minutes after the owner left?

Then the question remains, where was he on Saturday morning?

Detectives visited Griffiths at his Sutherland home for a statement. He agreed to accompany them back to the station in the city. He also gave them the clothes he was wearing that day. There were blood stains on the clothing that he said were not from “Bully”. A few days later, Griffiths was charged with the murder of Mountford Cook. He fronted a Coronial Inquest where the coroner heard more than twenty witnesses and found that Cook died from injuries inflicted by Griffiths and committed him to stand trial.

THE TRIAL

The trial of Talisien Griffiths commenced in June 1922. Various witnesses were brought in, and a jury reviewed the evidence. The crown was pursuing the charge of murder. However, throughout the trial, it became apparent that there was not enough solid evidence to convince a jury, beyond a reasonable doubt, that Griffiths was responsible for the death or had even been in the area when the crime was committed. Key evidence failed to deliver. The crown could not prove the blood on Griffiths’ clothes to be human. The beer bottle found at the crime scene had been handled by too many men making it impossible to obtain a fingerprint that matched with the accussed. Furthermore, the defence accused the police of improper conduct by pressuring Griffiths for a confession.

The jury only retired for 5 minutes when they returned to the courtroom to deliver a verdict of ‘not guilty.’ Griffiths was discharged.

ANOTHER COLD CASE

The murder of Mountford “Bully” Cook was added to a list of five cold-case murders in Sydney in 1922 alone. It was one of the most violent years in Sydney’s history. One hundred years later, the forgotten murder of Bully Cook remains unsolved.

A RECENT grant by the NSW government has provided the chance for Turramurra to put its place on the map with Try Turramurra — a new festival focusing on outdoor experiences. With pandemic restrictions eased and the weather warming up, it is the perfect time to get out and explore Sydney, starting with Turramurra.

The new festival, which officially launched on 10 November, is running until March 2023. The government’s Streets as Shared Spaces Program is funding Turramurra’s new outdoor experience festival.

Turramurra’s streets will be transformed into outdoor galleries as part of the festival, stretching from the Pacific Highway to Cameron Park. Take a wander around the streets to watch the incredible artists install their brand-new 3D pieces along city walls and footpaths. Additional features include light installations and colourful planter boxes filled with edible flora, as well as the installation of a vibrant new pedestrian crossing.

That’s not all Turramurra is putting on display — there will also be two free events taking place for locals and visitors to take advantage of. There will be an outdoor screening of Spiderman: No Way Home in Cameron Park on Friday, 18

November, kicking off at 7:45 pm.

The Upper North Shore suburb is also putting on a Summer Sounds concert on Friday, 9 December. Entry is free, and the event will be hosted at the Senior’s Centre on Gilroy Road. The line-up includes Sydney’s best young string players, Opus IV, award-winning circus performers, Strings on Fire and The Voice’s Danni Da Ros.

As stated, entry is free to both events; patrons will, however, be able to purchase refreshments at both the screening and the concert. To thank those supporting local businesses, anyone who purchases dinner or snacks from a local eatery will go into the draw to receive one of the $100 vouchers that are up for grabs. These vouchers can be redeemed in participating local Turramurra stores.

A street fair is also expected to be held on 18 March 2023 to close the festival; however, more details on this are yet to be shared.

AGovernment-funded scheme set to bring visitors to Turramurra

3D painted caterpillar at Cameron Park

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TNominations are now open for Kuring-gai Council’s Local Citizen of the Year Awards 2023

THE Ku-ring-gai Council’s Local Citizen of the Year Awards are back for 2023 and are looking for the valuable and generous individuals that contribute to the spirit and development of the Ku-ring-gai community. It’s time to celebrate our unsung heroes and the services they provide!

There are five awards on offer, each recognising an individual or group across different fields and ages:

- Citizen of the Year

- Young Citizen of the Year (16-25 Years).

- Environmental Citizen of the Year (Individual, Organisation or School).

- Young Environmental Citizen of the Year (schoolaged child)

- Mayor’s Award for an Outstanding Contribution by an Individual or Community Organisation

The 2022 awards, presented by council members and Mayor Jeff Pettett, boasted many deserving winners. Last year’s Citizen of the Year, Helen Jarvis, is a long-standing volunteer at KYDS – a youth development service – whose involvement means that the children of Ku-ring-gai have a safe and supportive network at which to seek counselling. Other winners included Oliver Connolly, who, at age 11, raised awareness of Ku-ring-gai’s vulnerable bird populations by crafting cards. He was awarded Young Environmental Citizen of the Year.

To nominate your own Ku-ring-gai Citizen of the Year, jump online and complete the online form to submit your nomination - krg. nsw.gov.au/Community/Local-Citizen-of-the-Year-Awards

Ku-Ring-Gai Council Local Citizen of the Year Awards 2022 winners

KIDS

By Isabella Edwards

SHere are the top kid-friendly events coming to the North Shore.

SUMMER holidays are just around the corner, and for parents, that means finding activities to do with your little (and not so little ones). Fear not! We have got you covered. Here are our top recommendations for family fun around the north shore this summer break.

Holidays should be a good time for everyone –not just the kids.

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After a three-year hiatus, the Wahroonga Village Fair is making its triumphant return. After bushfires caused the cancellation of the 2019 fair and pandemic restrictions meant the abandoning of events in 2020 and 2021, it’s finally time to get back into it.

Owing to its 30-year tradition, the fair will take place on the first Sunday of December – 4 December 2022, from 9 am to 4 pm at Railway Avenue. The fair, which the Rotary Club of Wahroonga is now operating, will showcase some of the area’s finest small businesses with beautiful handmade items and delicious delicacies on offer.

With something for everyone, the Wahroonga Village Fair is a great day out for the whole family. A bonus – entry is free!

Take in a show at PUPPETERIA

Performing shows suitable for ages spanning 2 – 9 years old, Puppeteria at Castle Cove is sure to keep your kids (and yourself) entertained! The Jeral Puppets – the resident company at Puppeteria, have been performing perfect puppetry has been in operation since 1966.

Their October 2022 – January 2023 season is currently running and boasts a plethora of engaging shows you’re sure to love. Whether you’re after a captivating story about a whale, a mermaid and an octopus having a garden party or want to know what Santa gets up to on holidays, there is certainly something for you and your family to enjoy.

Tickets are a bargain at $13 for children and $15 for adults.

WAHROONGA VILLAGE FAIR – They’re Back, Baby!

A previous Wahroonga Village Fair

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TTHE COVID-19 pandemic presented challenges to Austra lians unlike any seen in recent times. I relish the return to some of the ‘normalcy’ we had before. However, I also see signs that there may be longer-term impacts of COVID-19 mitigation on the development of children. Parents, educa tors and health professionals must be aware of these and act to address them.

IMPACT OF STAYING AT HOME

Exposure to rich experiences in varied environments is cru cial to a child’s social and communication development. Par ents worked hard to ensure children were safe and engaged during lockdowns. However, for two years, children missed out on meaningful opportunities for socialisation outside their homes, like birthday parties, visits to grandparents, sports, and play dates. Children need these experiences to practice social communication and learn new vocabulary. Research is clear that a child’s communication environment is a key pre dictor of education outcomes.

SCREEN-TIME

I admit: my children had far more access to screen time during the lockdown, and it seems our family was not alone. Children were required to use screens for education and so cial interaction. We were fortunate enough to access technol

ogy that made tele-education and tele-socialisation possible. However, opting for screen time instead of face-to-face social interactions with family may have further eroded access to social interaction.

HOME-SCHOOLING

In talking to our clients, it seems that some, but not all, children thrived under home-schooling conditions. Distance made it more difficult for many children, particularly those with a disability or children who did not have access to adequate technology. Some projections suggested that in the school years impacted by lockdowns, children would gain only 60% of the learning we expect in a typical school year. This is likely to more significantly impact children already behind academi cally and those with learning disabilities.

ACCESS TO THERAPY

Lockdowns and social distancing reduced access to therapy for many children. Telehealth therapy was viable for some families but was challenging for many, including young children and children with complex disabilities. Some schoolaged children were exhausted by full days at ‘Zoom school’ and could not cope with more time focussing on screens.

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If babies and very young children cannot see the speak er’s face, they receive limited information required to develop speech, such as lip and tongue movement. Masks also ob scure the sound quality from the speaker’s mouth. Children with hearing impairment may primarily rely on lip-reading to comprehend what is being said to them.

Should you be concerned about your child’s develop ment?

1. Know what to expect: Speech Pathology Australia has some great, parent-friendly information sheets on develop mental milestones. speechpathologyaustralia.org.au.

2. Talk to your child’s educators: They can tell you what they have noticed and refer you to a professional for support.

3. See a speech therapist: They will evaluate your child and pinpoint the areas where your child would benefit from support.

What can you do at home?

1. Talk to your child. Get in the habit of narrating what you see/smell/hear/taste/feel/do/think.

2. Avoid testing or questioning your child. Peppering children with questions about the names of things may make them less likely to engage, as they may feel pressured to have the correct response.

3. Take 10. Identify 10-minutes each day that you and your child talk. Pick an activity that you both enjoy, e.g. bath time.

4. Create a mini-photo journal. Reflect on the pictures and talk about what you did and how it made you feel.

5. Be realistic about screen time. It is going to happen. Con sider creating a family movie/TV time and set aside time to

discuss it after watching.

6. Notice opportunities to teach new words. Pick one new word per day. Include various word types. Actions, loca tions, and feelings are just as crucial as nouns. For more tips, go to Speech and Language UK: speechandlanguage.org.uk/a-message-to-our-support ers-on-coronavirus/activities-to-develop-speaking-andlistening-skills.

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EDUCATION

SO, before you make that all-important decision, ask yourself what’s important to you about university and the degree you’re keen to study.

Do you want to study a degree you can personalise? One that’s been co-designed with industry?

Or maybe one that has internships that are built in? Do you want to study at a uni whose campus is green and spacious, as well as being home to state-of-the art facilities?

Or study at a uni that’s ranked number one in Sydney for graduate employment rate and that offers a oneof-a-kind employment service?

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You can undertake one of more than 40 single bachelor degrees or one of countless double bachelor degrees. While a single degree generally focuses on a specific area, you’ll have lots of scope to choose units from outside your degree. This means you’ll gain the skills you’ll need for your career, but you can also follow your passions in diverse areas. If you’re considering a double degree, you might be interested to know that while all universities offer double degrees, we allow you to personalise your double degree by choosing the combination you consider will best kickstart your career.

DEGREES CO-DESIGNED BY INDUSTRY

So that our degrees equip you with the capabilities that

employers are looking for now and into the future, we design many of them in consultation with industry. Degrees codesigned with organisations such as Accenture, Adobe and Fujitsu, offer a curriculum that’s shaped by the latest industry trends and can be adjusted to respond to the needs of industry in real time.

DEGREES WITH IN-BUILT INTERNSHIPS

Practical experiences are built into all of our degrees, so you’ll graduate with the knowledge and skills needed to meet the current and future challenges of your profession. In-built practical experience is made available through our unique PACE (Professional and Community Engagement) program, while our extracurricular Global Leadership Program helps you develop cross-cultural and leadership skills. Plus, if international experience is something you’re keen to explore, you’ll have many options to undertake overseas, or virtual, exchange.

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We’re uniquely located in the heart of Australia’s largest high-tech precinct and we’re only a quick Metro ride from the Sydney CBD. Our campus is green and spacious with so many different spots to either hang out with your friends, relax by yourself, or hit the books. What’s more, $1 billion has been injected into campus development initiatives, so many of our facilities are brand new, state-of-the-art and built for collaboration.

SIf you’re considering studying at university next year, you’re probably feeling a bit overwhelmed by all of the choices available to you. There are so many unis out there and so many degrees to choose from!

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CAREER AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICE

Our Career and Employment Service will work closely with you so that you’re in the best position to secure the job of your dreams. Our staff will help you build your résumé and online profile, workshop your interview skills and provide advice about building your networks. You’ll also have access to a recruitment service that’s unique among universities — you’ll be matched with local industry partners who want to employ motivated students and graduates in casual, part-time and fulltime roles.

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COMMUNITY

BRADLEY’S HEAD, SYDNEY HARBOUR NATIONAL PARK

Choose from three different areas at Bradley’s Head (The Amphitheatre, Mast Precinct, and Athol Lawn) for family-friendly fun and views of the Harbour Bridge fireworks at 9pm and 12pm! Please note Bradley’s Head is an alcohol and glass free zone on New Years Eve.

For more information and tickets, check out nationalparks.nsw.gov.au

THE AMPHITHEATRE

A great spot for all ages, with prime views of the fireworks. Enjoy a DJ all night long, with gates opening at 3pm and closing at 12.30am. This area is a popular picnic area with uninterrupted views of the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House. Bring your own picnic or buy food and non-alcoholic drinks at the event.

Adults are $88.30, Children 5–15 $45.37 and Family (2 adults 2 children) $208.24

It’s the end of another year, and time to celebrate! We’ve put together a list of ways to ring in the New Year in style — no travelling all the way across the bridge required.

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A relaxed, family-friendly space on New Year’s Eve. Choose a spot on the upper road, boardwalk or grassed area and enjoy DJ music throughout the night. Bring a picnic and enjoy limited food options at the area.

Adults are $88.30, Children 5–15 $45.37 and Family (2 adults 2 children) $208.24

ATHOL LAWN

A wide expanse of lawn at the top of Bradley’s Head in Sydney Harbour National Park. It’s an ideal place for the family to enjoy New Year’s Eve, to picnic and enjoy a stressfree countdown to 2023.

Adults are $40.13, Children 5–15 $23.45 and Families (2 adults 2 children) $96.91

Bucketty’s New Years Eve Party, 26 Orchard Rd, Brookvale

For some fancier, delicious beers and big party vibes, check out Bucketty’s New Years Eve Party. Tickets are $125, including entry, a midnight ale, and entertainment from British stadium rockers Long Way South. You’ll be greeted by Old-Man-Bucketty before rolling up to the bar and settling in for a big, loud, cracking good time. A special NYE beer will be on sale on the night — to be announced!

Follow them on Facebook to see the announcement first or check out more info online buckettys.com. au/collections/events-gifts/products/buckettys-nyeparty

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FIREWORKS ON THE NORTHERN BEACHES

On New Year’s Eve each year, the people of Sydney make a beeline for the Harbour to catch a glimpse of one of the world’s finest firework displays at 9pm and midnight. Go for all-out extravagance and ditch the crowds to get front-row access to the show on Sydney Harbour’s most luxurious yacht for $1599 per person, accompanied by a lavish seven-course dinner and a 6.5-hour all-inclusive beverage package with freeflowing Veuve Clicquot. Onboard, you’ll find live entertainment on each deck, and a DJ that’s sure to bring the party. The Jackson is where you can spend the last evening of 2022 with the crème de la crème of New Year’s Eve celebrations and the best firework vantage point in all of Sydney!

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Fireworks are being planned on the Northern Beaches in the traditional locations of Manly and Dee Why at 9pm, and Bayview at 9pm and midnight. After the success of 2021’s celebration, Northern Beaches Council will present the 9pm fireworks display at Lionel Watts Reserve, Frenchs Forest again this year. We encourage families to bring their own picnic or purchase takeaway from one of the many local restaurants and enjoy the fireworks spectacular!

For more information, check out northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/whats-on/ new-years-eve

Operating since 2011, Maggie’s Rescue is a cooperative of volunteer foster carers and passionate animal advocates working together to achieve a shared vision of getting as many foster dogs as possible into their ideal forever homes.

Maggie’s has a no-kill philosophy and uses a Foster-to-Adopt approach when it comes to finding animals their forever homes. This ethos is key to the organisation’s success, as it rehabilitates each animal in preparation for their new life. This co-op puts a huge focus on reducing the number of unwanted and abandoned animals through rehoming, community education, desexing initiatives and liaising with other welfare organisations.

The Building Better Behaviour program is aimed specifically at dogs and provides a vital educational resource within local communities. The program provides access to highly-regarded vet behaviourists who provide training for all volunteer coordinators and foster carers. Since the introduction of this program, Maggie’s has been able to accept dogs that may display behavioral issues — which they hadn’t previously had resources to manage before. These dogs are now given the support they need to grow and develop into perfect

family dogs!

In Memory of Maggie

In 2011, an independent dog carer received an urgent call regarding a dog found abandoned at a property. It was Maggie, a nine-year-old Border Collie, and on arrival, evidence of her long-term neglect was immediately obvious. A vet confirmed Maggie was suffering from cancer and chronic arthritis.

She was so ill, it was felt she couldn’t be treated and the devastating decision had to be made to euthanize her. In the conversations that followed, it was decided that while the world might forget about the ‘Maggies’ who remain locked up, ill-treated, and overlooked, they simply couldn’t forget.

Maggie’s story was the catalyst, spurring a couple of animal-loving individuals to create something bigger than a rescue group — a co-operative, which would provide a safe haven for animals in need of compassionate rehoming. This is her legacy, and today the work of Maggie’s Rescue continues, honouring her memory.

All the pets on the next page are available for foster and adoption.

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MAYA NALA

NALA - RED CATTLE DOG - 8 MONTHS

Nala is an absolute joy to have around! This affectionate, kind girl is always delighted to see you, especially if you’re up for a long game of fetch - followed by hours of snuggling together on the couch :)

While still young and full of beans, Nala is super-smart and a quick learner. You’ll find it incredibly rewarding to continue with her training, as she picks up new commands easily and is very keen to please!

BANDIT

BANDIT - Domestic Shorthair - 7 months

Bandit is a beautiful, placid boy who likes to keep his cards close to his snowy-white chest! Cautious yet curious and very sweet, he’s learning how lovely pats feel and has a small purr that feels like a precious gift every time you hear it :)

A home with another friendly cat or two will be a fantastic choice for Bandit. Over time he may become more open to human cuddles, but for now he’s all about ‘pats only’and of course, he enjoys being admired from afar!

MAYA - Bull Arab Mix - 8 years

Maya is a bodacious, scruffy lady who is truly one of a kind and makes for a fabulous companion for those who like that relaxed fit lifestyle! Her favourite activities include chilling, napping, snacking and trips to the beach where she wades in the water and strolls along the sand. She walks well on leash, although sometimes needs a little motivation to get moving off the couch. Like all Maggie’s pets, Maya is microchipped, desexed and vaccinated. Liam is basically a big doofus who LOVES attention! He also adores his regular walks, and is always thrilled to say hello to other dogs he meets on the street or at the park :)

If you are interested in adopting any of these amazing creatures you can visit our website for more info: maggiesrescue.org/adopt

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