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From the editor Welcome back! I hope you’ve had a well-deserved break and feel inspired to tackle 2020 head on.

I’ve never been much of a fan of New Year’s resolutions – I tried it once with a healthy diet plan and lasted a few days before I reverted to my old bad habits and love of fast food.

However, this year I’m determined to try and be more careful with money.

Instead of buying coffee a few times a week, I plan to bring my own and I hope to resist the alluring ease of picking up a pizza on the way home.

I think changing habits all comes down to being organised – getting up a bit earlier to make that coffee or making lunch and dinner the night before so it’s ready to go. Easier said than done. Wish me luck!

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Bathers Way’s transformation Newcastle Beach section nears completion

Foreshore precinct plan Proposal to revitalise space

Potential game-changer Prototype aims to help solve water shortage

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Rest assured, this is only a one-off each year. This edition is completed before we go on holidays, so the guide isn’t available in advance. The TV Guide will return in next week’s edition.

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news Coastline’s transformation edges closer to completion The Newcastle Beach section of Bathers Way is set for a new look as part of the final transformation of the coastline.

The section will be split into two stages because it is the most complex part of the work, stretching from Newcastle Beach to Newcastle Surf Life Saving Club.

Stage one will include a new skate park and bowl, exercise equipment, access improvements, new amenities, and a kiosk, while stage two features a community hub as part of a redevelopment of the Newcastle Beach pavilion.

City of Newcastle reconvened its Bathers Way – King Edward Park to Newcastle Beach Community Reference Group (CRG) last month as it moved towards the next step in completing the 11-kilometre

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revitalisation.

The group met to discuss the project, including the results of engagement and design changes from 2018, and to give feedback on the latest plans.

Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes said the CRG was an important community advisory group that provided valuable feedback as plans were finalised.

“The Bathers Way Community Reference Group provides broad representation of groups including board riders, residents and Indigenous stakeholders, giving us important input into the delivery of this project,” she said.

“At last [month’s] meeting the group provided positive feedback on the latest designs for the South Newcastle Beach upgrades,

Design plans for Newcastle Beach as of December 2019. Photo: City of Newcastle

particularly the incorporation of the heritage stone arches of the former picnic pavilion.

“The project team also collected feedback on planned public amenity improvements to King Edward Park, including viewing platforms looking over the coast, and upgrades to activate and open Newcastle Beach.”

The City developed concept designs for the area, which incorporated a skate park, and released the designs in July last year for community feedback.

It stated the designs received an

overwhelmingly positive response.

City of Newcastle officers began reviewing the plans and feedback late last year and the designs will be revised subject to the finalisation of the coastal engineering assessment.

Over the past decade, the Bathers Way revitalisation has seen Nobbys, Dixon Park, Bar Beach and Merewether transformed.

Go to newcastle.nsw.gov.au/ Have-Your-Say/Projects/BathersWay-Newcastle-Beach for more information.

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City of Newcastle will begin community engagement to develop a masterplan for the city’s loved Harbour Foreshore Precinct.

The plan includes an inclusive, regional level playground, a water-themed play space, and improved cycle amenities across Wharf Road.

Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes said the Foreshore Precinct Masterplan was the next step in revitalising the space.

The Foreshore Plan of Management will be developed in close consultation with the community.

“The community will be involved throughout the process to ensure what is delivered meets community expectations for this important community space,” Cr Nelmes said.

“Foreshore Park and the surrounding harbour precinct is a key attraction among locals and visitors and has important links to the City’s history, so it’s important that people have the opportunity to have their say from the outset.

“As Newcastle continues to evolve as a world-class destination, we must continue to invest in quality, accessible public facilities and event spaces within the heart of the city.”

The City has received funding from Variety – the Children’s Charity, to help finance the design of an accessible playground.

Livvi’s Place will be an area where all children of all abilities can play. Tenders are now open for a specialist agency to develop the masterplan.

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University of Newcastle Professor Behdad Moghtaderi and Research Associate David Maddocks next to the Hydro Harvester.

Bid to solve water shortage In what may be a game-changer for solving part of the world’s water shortage problem, an atmospheric water generator is one step closer to commercialisation.

The Hyrdo Harvester is designed to extract drinkable water from air at a cost of less than five cents per litre.

The project, led by University

of Newcastle Professor Behdad Moghtaderi, has been awarded $330,000 from the NSW Physical Sciences Fund to prepare the prototype for commercial trial.

Professor Moghtaderi said the funding would bring his team closer to its goal of developing an accessible, economic solution for the global water shortage crisis.

“By 2025, it’s estimated that 1.8 billion people will live in regions with absolute water scarcity,” Professor Moghtaderi said.

“We believe atmospheric water generation is part of the solution.

“At any given time there is enough water in the atmosphere to meet the needs of the world’s population for one year.”

The Hydro Harvester is an apparatus which absorbs water from the air at night using silica gel. During the day, solar energy or waste heat is used to produce hot, humid air – and the hotter the air, the more water it holds.

This hot air is then cooled using ambient air as a heat sink to extract water for drinking or irrigation.

Professor Moghtaderi said that, unlike commercially available atmospheric water generators, the Hydro Harvester worked by heating air instead of cooling it.

“By using solar thermal energy or waste heat, the Hydro Harvester

has a lower electrical demand and lower average cost of water per litre than commercial atmospheric water generators,” Professor Moghtaderi said.

Team member and University of Newcastle Research Associate, David Maddocks, added it was suitable for residential, community or industrial applications.

He believed it could help improve water accessibility anywhere in the world.

“The simplicity of the technology, with no fancy materials and low maintenance costs, means it’s viable for use in developing countries too,” Mr Maddocks said.

“It will produce water at less than five cents per litre, and even cheaper if it’s operated at a larger scale utilising waste heat.

“You can imagine the difference this kind of technology would make to drought-stricken areas or in an isolated village of a developing country.”

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800 competitors throughout the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Port Stephens local government areas.

In addition, there will be the Sacred Tree Markets at Stockton and the Drop Festival at King Edward Park.

Entry to all events is free. Go to surfest.com for more information.

Share your community event. Email editorial@newcastleweekly.com.au with ‘HYH’ in the subject field. Deadline is 10 days prior to Thursday edition date.

Lennon: Through a Glass Onion is back in Australia following its sensational 16-week season in New York. The internationally acclaimed theatrical event celebrating the genius, music and phenomenon of John Lennon, which you knew and loved as Looking Through A Glass Onion, was reproduced and

rebranded for its Off-Broadway debut at the Union Square Theatre.

The show reveals the essence, and astonishing talent, of one of the most admired icons of the past century with a story and 31 songs.

It will be at Wests (88 Hobart Road, New Lambton) on Saturday 18 January from 7.30pm. Cost: $45.

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Cinema Under the Stars to return with Aladdin screening at park Newcastle Permanent’s Cinema Under the Stars is Australia's largest free outdoor cinema program and it’s returning to Lake Macquarie. The event kicks off from 5.30pm on Friday 17 January at Speers Point Park. There will be a fantastic line-up of family-friendly

entertainment and activities, before the blockbuster movie Aladdin (2019), starring Will Smith and Naomi Scott, screens at sundown.

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Maitland Mayor Loretta Baker at the East Maitland Aquatic Centre.

Dive in Cinema set to make splash in city East Maitland Aquatic Centre will host the city’s first Dive in Cinema this summer.

The inaugural event is set to occur over three Friday evenings;

10, 17 and 24 January, during which the aquatic centre will become a hive of activity.

“East Maitland Aquatic Centre has such a unique offering, so it’s

fantastic to be able to roll out the Dive in Cinema at the venue this summer,” Maitland Mayor Loretta Baker says.

Gates will open at 6pm each day and will feature a range of activities, including a silent disco, food trucks, lawn games, volleyball and a water-themed movie for all audiences starting at 8pm.

The opening event will screen 2018 box office hit Aquaman, starring Jason Momoa.

All ticket holders will have the opportunity for a free swim before the movie starts.

Details about the other two events will be released in the coming weeks; follow the My Maitland Facebook page for updates.

In pool tickets are available for $10 and out of pool tickets will be $5 – on sale now.

Go to mymaitland.com.au/divein-cinema for more information or to purchase tickets.

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History talk on the lake Get a bit of history and culture on the lake all year round through the History Illuminated Cruise Series, with special guest speakers on board Lake Macquarie Cruise’s M.V. Lady Mac. Join local historian Ed Tonks on a cruise of Lake Macquarie past Teralba, Speers Point, Green Point, Eraring, Wangi Wangi, and Coal Point.

Tonks will talk about the history of coal and power at each of these locations.

The next event is on Saturday 18 January from 3pm to 5.30pm.

Tickets are $60 per person, including Devonshire afternoon tea. Bookings essential.

Visit lakemac.com.au for more information.

Youth Week grants open Applications for Maitland City Council’s Youth Week grants are open.

Youth Week is set to be celebrated between Wednesday 1 April and Thursday 9 April this year.

It’s the largest annual youth event in Australia and up to $3,000 in funding is provided as part of the Youth Week Council, in collaboration with the Department of Communities and Justice.

The council’s Coordinator of Community and Recreation Planning, Emily Livens, said last year’s event was very successful.

She added they were “eager to see the plans of our young people come to fruition”.

“Events and activities held throughout Youth Week not only help raise awareness of youth issues, but they also

give our young people an outlet to express themselves through their involvement in planning and managing the events which, in turn, provides them with important skills and experience,” she said.

Applications will be assessed against the National Youth Week and Maitland City Council guidelines by the council’s Youth Week Committee, which is made up of young people aged 12 to 25.

To be successful, applicants need to provide information on how young people will be involved throughout the planning and running of Youth Week.

Applications close on Monday 3 February. For more information, or to complete an application form, visit maitland. nsw.gov.au/youth-week-grants.

- Elizabeth Symington

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BRICKFEST AT THE BAY: Rainbow Bricks is back for its 10th annual Brickfest at The Bay – a Lego fan event. It takes place on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 January at Anna Bay Public School (191 Gan Gan Road, Anna Bay). There will be amazing original creations and displays of collections from some of Rainbow Bricks’ master builders. Cost: $5 per person or $15 per family.

LAKESIDE CYCLE SCULPTURE TOUR: Enjoy a leisurely cycle along the foreshore from Eleebana to Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery and learn about Lake Macquarie’s new Sculpture Trail with an art expert from the art gallery. This free event is on Tuesday 7 January from 9am to 11am. Participants will meet at the Beach Blossom Sculpture at Lions Park, Eleebana. Go to lakemac.com.au for more or to register your interest.

CONSTRUCTABLE CARDBOARD: Tuesday 7 January from 10am to 12pm at the Museum of Art and Culture, or MAC (1A First Street, Booragul).

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vision board, documenting your hopes and dreams for the year ahead. Jump out of your comfort zone and expand your awareness by challenging yourself to read some different types of books. For ages 10 years+. This free event is on Wednesday 8 January from 10.30am to 11.30am at Thornton Library (Taylor Avenue, Thornton).

ABORIGINAL STORYTIME AND CRAFT: Young children aged between 3 and 6 and their carers’ are invited to join local Aboriginal artist Michelle Earle for storytime and art activities at MAC – the Museum of Art and Culture (1A First Street, Booragul) – on Wednesday 8 January from 10.30am to 11.30am.

LEGO BUILDING CHALLENGE: Are you up for a challenge? Rutherford Library (13 Arthur Street, Rutherford) is running a different Lego Challenge every Wednesday of the January holidays. Come along to receive your free challenge and get building. For ages 5 years+. Starts on Wednesday 8 January from 10.30am.

BE SAFE AT THE BEACH: Adults and children seven years and over are welcome to join one of the expert lifeguards at Caves Beach to learn about waves, rips, sun safety and sea creatures. It is on Thursday 9 January and Friday 10 January from 9am to 10am at Caves Beach Surf Life Saving Club (Caves Beach Road, Caves Beach).

NEWCASTLE WATERWORLD CENTRAL: The Station (corner of Scott and Watt streets, Newcastle) from Friday 10 January to Monday 27 January, 10am to 4pm. Come along for some summer school holiday fun with giant inflatable pools and slides

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DIVE IN CINEMA: Head to East Maitland Aquatic Centre (41 Narang Street, East Maitland) for three Dive in Cinema experiences. The first Dive in Cinema on Friday 10 January will feature 2018 box office hit Aquaman. Gates open at 6pm, with the movie starting at 8pm. There will also be a silent disco, food trucks, volleyball and lawn games, as well as free swim time for all tickets holders before the movie starts. The other two Dive in Cinema events will take place on Friday 17 and Friday 24 January.

PASHA DASHA GRAND PRIX: The Pasha Dasha Grand Prix, NSW’s largest inter-club outrigger canoe racing regatta, is on Saturday 11 January, starting at 7.30am near Horseshoe Beach, Newcastle. This event, hosted by Newcastle Outrigger Canoe Club, has proved popular with paddlers and the annual Australian Outrigger Canoe Racing Association’s (AOCRA) NSW Zone regatta schedule.

SIX SUMMER FLICKS: Newcastle Art Gallery Society will present six films between Monday 13 January and Wednesday 22 January at Event Cinemas Kotara (Park Avenue, Kotara). Each film screens at 6.30pm without cinema promotions.

Tickets cost $12 for members/concession, $15 for non-members. Festival passes are also available.

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LAKE MACQUARIE FAMILY HISTORY GROUP: The next meeting of the Lake Macquarie Family History Group will take place on Saturday 18 January from 10am to 4pm. Discussions on the day will include Convicts and Early Settlers at 11am and Land Titles in your Family Tree, presented by Ray Garland, at 2pm. The community is invited to this free event at the Marmong Point Community Hall (31B George Street, Marmong Point).

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February You will have noticed brown patches in your lawn early this summer. Yes, it could just be dry, but all indications lead to army grub as it loves a hot dry summer. Treat every 10 days to eliminate this lawn pest and others, including crickets and

March This is a busy gardening month, beginning with fertilising citrus – container grown plants should only be fertilised with Bounceback, not citrus food.

Ground-grown trees should be fed with poultry manure, followed a week or two later by an application of citrus food.

Corms of cyclamen should be replanted, fed and watered during March to have beautiful winter blooms. The traditional planting date for sweet peas is St Patrick’s Day. Vegetables and flower beds should be prepared

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You will be forceful and assertive in dealings with authority, just don’t take this too far or you could wind up dishing out more than anyone deserves.

Jupiter, planet of prosperity, is bringing you luck; over the next year you could receive a pay rise, inheritance, bonus, settlement or payout.

You could try to sort out a number of difficulties between you and your partner, only to find they walk away and do not listen. Mars in Libra brings tension; family members may make differing demands of you. The New Moon means you will be seductive and win admiration easily.

It’s full steam ahead this month, time to ask hard questions and take a firm stand. Don’t let a loved one walk all over you, and avoid procrastinating!

Prosperity planet Jupiter helps you to capitalise on financial opportunities that come your way. It’s time to improve your communication skills.

There will be a surge in optimism which puts the sparkle back in your personality. Your popularity will increase over the coming weeks; you are going to be in a particularly romantic mood. Focus on praising others; this is likely to win you a great deal more friends.

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LEO 23 JULY – 23 AUG

This month sees you play peacemaker, but you won’t be able to keep this up and there may be an outburst. You need cooperation from those around you, and acting like a tyrant won’t win you any points. Jupiter is in your romance zone; you could fall for someone overseas.

GEMINI 22 MAY – 21 JUNE Business prospects look good and you’ll focus on ways to increase your financial security. With Mars in Libra, your bonds with loved ones will strengthen and you may go out with friends who make interesting introductions. Communication and relationship challenges lie ahead. Your health could suffer from excess food and insufficient sleep.

Pace yourself and try to avoid runins with authority. This coming year, you could buy or sell real estate, move house or renovate.

You need to focus on your job; the week is unlikely to pass without some confusion manifesting itself at work. Do your best to avoid misunderstandings.

VIRGO 24 AUG – 23 SEPT Your fussy and finicky side could run rampant if you let it – try to relax and keep things in perspective. Your public profile really takes off this year, as Jupiter blesses all forms of communications, so it’s a terrific time to start a blog, website or promote your business.

SCORPIO 24 OCT – 22 NOV Jupiter will see you capitalise on stamina, positive mood and good fortune. Relationships could feel a bit obsessive – remember that you are both separate people. Approach challenges with plenty of passion, intelligence and resilience. Smart Scorpios will seize the moment, day and year, grabbing opportunities as they come along.

SAGITTARIUS 23 NOV – 21 DEC It’s definitely time for speedy Sagittarians to slow down and become more philosophical, as Jupiter moves through your contemplation zone.

You’re keen to be in charge, and Saturn and Venus encourage you to utilise your leadership skills in diplomatic ways. Your courage and enthusiasm will impress others.

AQUARIUS 21 JAN – 19 FEB A romantic date will lift your heart and a simmering attraction could gather momentum. Fun places and encounters will keep you smiling, and an exciting project will go ahead in leaps and bounds. Keep tabs on your spending otherwise money will simply slip through your fingers.

PISCES 20 FEB – 20 MAR You are likely to be given thoughtful gifts, and a tantalising attraction could intensify. A good financial deal will please you and a new possession adds to your happiness, but an expensive purchase may play havoc with the budget. Important decision making could lead you in or out of a commitment.

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Lic No: 132271C

0410 312 247

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Jeff Baran 0402 902 377

To book your space, email NW0985

Mick Dunley

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LAWN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

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CLEANING SERVICES

Call Terry 4954 0309 or 0414 540 309 HANDYMAN

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BUILDERS

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Retaining Walls • Fences • New Homes

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Trades & Services Guide PAINTING

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PAINTING

Bel-Air

Pressure Cleaning Specialists

Jeff 0457 208 850 • Matt 0434 661 200 • • • • •

Re-paints & new work Dulux premium paints Reasonable prices Industrial - commercial - Domestic

Accredited Think Brick | Full insured

Qualified in all aspects of

AMEND & REPROOF

Over 30 Years Painting Experience Keith Minton

GYPROCK AND PLASTERING

NW0037

– NO JOB TOO SMALL – 11.7.16 Patch-up specialists.

PHONE MICK 0419 977 039 Lic 251316c

or email admin@newcastleweekly.com.au

0421 321 458 0416 152 422

PLUMBING

PLUMBING GAS GUTTERING UNBLOCK SEWERS/STORM WATER DRAINS ALL TYPES OF HOT WATER SYSTEMS REPLACED

Phone Terry Slupik - All areas

• METAL ROOFING SPECIALIST • FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED • NEW GUTTERING INSTALLATION • QUALITY BLUESCOPE STEEL • PROFESSIONAL SERVICE • CUSTOM FOLDED FLASHINGS • LEAF PROTECTION

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CARDIFF

4954 0309 • 0414 540 309 28

Dennis 0412 453 317

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call Kathy on 02 4037 4031

Rebedding and Pointing work Box Gutters and Flashings Chimney removals Valley Replacements Whirlybirds Installed

www.oziwi.com.au

PLUMBING Big or small, we do it all!

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PHONE BRICE OR MANDY

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By Licensed Tradesman with over 45 years experience on Tile and Metal Roofing

Lic. No. 73493C

OK TO PRINT

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0413 099 130

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CWM0113

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Licence no 259450C

ROOFING

0406 473 572

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Brick & house cleaning Driveway and pathway Graffiti & stain removal Rooftops Concrete sealing

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CALL DAVE

Don’t just get the job done, get it done right!

Paul

PRESSURE CLEANING

Lic no 112440c

ABN 3514 402 2766

NW1219

0408 622 418

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Mob: 0418 686 472

NW0132

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CUPBOARD ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS

Gold Lic. No. 436c

Plumber • Drainer • Gasfitter Water saver specialists • Taps • Toilets

NW0923

NEW DOORS & BENCHTOPS

Dave Knights Plumbing Services

NW1363

KITCHEN FACELIFT SPECIALIST

Quality

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• All roof repairs & renewal

• No job too big or small • Quality tradesman

Service guaranteed Ph Shane 4959 6091 Mob 0410 564 044

NW0054

KITCHENS

NW0058

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Trades & Services Guide TILING

TREE SERVICES

WALL & FLOOR TILER

BTS TREE SERVICES

Quality Workmanship in all aspects of Tiling, Bathrooms, Renovations, Floors, Kitchens, Patios Etc.

• Stump service • Free quotes • Pensioner discounts • Fully insured • All tree work & pruning • Arborist • Prompt reliable service

SD & L

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Presentation Plus

ALL RUBBISH REMOVED

No Job Too Small Free Measure & Quote

0418 685 761 4958 2756

0414 582 337

• DEMOLITIONS • YARD CLEARING • EXCAVATIONS

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Serving TH

NW1293

FREE QUOTES!

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Tree Lopping specialists

Mobile: 0408 681 866 Phone Ian: 4948 6551 benny57@bigpond.net.au

NW0078

TREE SERVICES

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•All areas •All kinds of rubbish •7 Day Service •All removed •Prompt Reliable Service •In Business 25 years

39 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE NO JOB TOO SMALL OR LARGE

HUNTER’S LEADING TREE SERVICES PROVIDER Professional Qualified Insured

0419 289 223 NW1400-V8

RUBBISH REMOVAL

0412 510 111 or 4933 5280

Call Mark Kehoe

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NW1321

Licence No. 12585DC ABN: 80 359 814 572

NW1153

RUBBISH REMOVALS

• Free prompt no obligation quotes • Fully Insured • Site cleaned • Reliable service • Hedge Trimming • Wood chipping • Pensioner rebates • Stump grinding

Neil: 4945 8923 or 0438 506 949 Mark: 0424 275 386

Call Shelley the Tree Lady!

ALL ASPECTS OF TREE SERVICES INCLUDING: • Removal/Pruning • Emergency & School Work • Tree Transplanting

• Stump Grinding • Block and Land Clearing • Reports and more...

www.branchmanagement.com.au | ABN 98096 011 040

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My favourite things TRAVEL WITH PURPOSE Leading fundraising treks around the world for local charities has become my number one favourite past-time. In fact it’s really how I love to take my holidays these days.

Being on the ground in a foreign country with like-minded people in support of local causes fills my heart to the brim.

ADVENTURE I absolutely adore an awesome adventure!

Whether it’s trekking mountains, hiking glaciers, road-tripping in Europe (or anywhere really), ziplining in slate quarries, abseiling off buildings, or back stage VIP experiences at a Def Leppard concert… you name it, I’ll have a damn good crack at it!

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EVENTS AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS MANAGER

As the Events & Community Relations Manager for Compass Housing Services in Newcastle, Michelle is responsible for development, planning, coordination of events, community collaborative projects and public relations functions for the not-for-profit organisation. Major projects include the annual coordination of a Hunter Homeless Connect Day event for the charity, Hunter Homeless Connect Inc. Outside of her day job, she’s also a team leader for Inspired Adventures, leading fundraising treks around the world for local charities and has recently qualified as a marriage celebrant. Born in Sydney, she spent most of her childhood in Darwin after moving to the city with her parents in 1974, just in time for Cyclone Tracy. She and her family survived the experience and stayed on for another 14 years. Moving to Newcastle in 2005, Michelle has spent 10 of the last 15 years fundraising for various local charities, raising over $180,000 in her spare time.

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BUSH WALKING Some people call it forest bathing, others like me will hug the odd tree here and there, but it’s safe to say, immersing myself in nature is the perfect way to escape the rat race and calm the heck down.

Nothing else ticks that box better for me.

MUSIC Anyone who knows me well, understands my first and foremost obsession with the Boss (Bruce Springsteen), but I’m also a huge supporter of live music in general and will always get to a local gig or festival whenever I can. To me, life without music is unimaginable.

FAMILY I love that quote “Family is where life begins and love never ends.”

Although we live hundreds of kilometres apart, my crew are the centre of my existence and the fact that we’re only a small family makes the ties and bonds very strong.

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Phone: 0499 996 633 | cliftleighmeadows.com.au

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