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From the editor I think it’s fair to say I’ve not always had a super close relationship with my father.

We have different personalities and approach certain things from a different angle, which led to quite a few disagreements, particularly when I was living at home. But, as I’ve grown older, I have been able to reflect on where he might have been coming from at times and we get along fine now.

I’m sure this is a fairly common occurrence. While I know dad will admit he, like everyone, is not perfect, I do appreciate that he has been there to offer advice on work, sport, and life in general, while he often sends a morning text message to wish me a good day.

We’re now able to enjoy the simple things together, like catching up for coffee or going for a bushwalk around the Central Coast. It has not always been easy, but we have, overall, led a privileged life compared to some other Australian families.

As the nation prepares to celebrate Father’s Day in a little over a week’s time (Sunday 6 September), we’ve featured the journey of Fletcher-based father of five, Charles Gashufi. Two of Charles’ children, John and Charlotte, pay tribute to the sacrifices their father made to give them a better life on pages 9 and 10.

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Book leads to renewed call for answers The Altar Boys launches outside Sacred Heart Cathedral

Hairdressers’ important new skillset Hundreds offered training in domestic violence

Raising awareness of unique disability Speech Pathology Week promotes inclusion

Green light for major project at Morisset Cedar Mill moves forward after council approval

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Charles Gashufi, middle, with son John, wife Christiane and daughter Charlotte at their home in Fletcher. See cover story, pages 9 and 10. Photo: Peter Stoop

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Author and investigative reporter Suzanne Smith outside Sacred Heart Cathedral in Hamilton.

The Altar Boys launches amid renewed calls for answers The launch of an explosive new book in Newcastle has marked the start of fresh calls for a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of whistle-blowing Hunter priest, Father Glen Walsh.

Two dozen survivors, their families and supporters gathered

before the backdrop of Sacred Heart Cathedral, Hamilton, last week, pledging to continue to fight for what they called “an overdue need for change”.

The crowd was joined by Greens Senator David Shoebridge, who said The Altar Boys, written by Suzanne

Smith, had raised questions about the treatment Father Walsh was subjected to before his suicide.

Father Walsh took his own life in November 2017, two weeks before he was due to appear as a Crown prosecution witness in the case against Archbishop Philip Wilson, who was, at the time, the highestranking Catholic convicted of child sex abuse in the world.

The Altar Boys includes neverbefore published reports, emails and police statements regarding the alleged decades-long cover-up of clerical abuse in the MaitlandNewcastle diocese.

Ms Smith said she believed Father Walsh was bullied and readers should start by asking why.

“There are 400,000 priests in the world – why did Glen Walsh get an invitation to a meeting with the Pope and what was discussed there?” she said.

“If one Catholic priest stands up against the church, we need to know

what happens to them, we need to ask the questions.”

Ms Smith, a six-time Walkley Award-winning investigative reporter, said her book was a tribute to her friend and long-time colleague Steven Alward.

“I made arrangements to meet with my friend Steven, he had some things to tell me, but, before we met up, he’d suicided,” she said.

“The book is about that journey – to try and find out what happened, to fulfil that pact I had with my friend.

“This needs to be investigated. I covered the issue for eight years for [ABC program] Lateline, I’d done 40 stories on this diocese, it’s been a harrowing journey.

“I wonder about why this area had such an epidemic.

“I think I’ve made the argument in the book.

“What’s the recipe for an epidemic of child sexual abuse, clerical sexual abuse, and it’s all here.

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Hairdressers adding domestic violence training to skillset

Koko Hairdressing Georgetown Salon Manager Chelsea Fleming. Photo: Peter Stoop

Chelsea Fleming says being an “ear” is part of her role as a hairdresser.

Having styled, coloured and brushed thousands of manes during her eight years in the role, the Koko Hairdressing Salon Manager says additional training in domestic violence awareness would add to her skill set.

Chelsea and her team are among hundreds

of hairdressers in the Hunter being offered training about the warning signs and dynamics of domestic and family violence as part of an innovative approach to raising community awareness and supporting victim-survivors.

Having the tools to assist clients is particularly beneficial to new staff, Chelsea says.

“I think training on women facing domestic violence is definitely needed in our industry as our clients have a level of trust with us and generally tell us things they may not even be comfortable telling others,” she says.

“We are an ear for them to vent a lot of the time and we aren’t here to judge them.

“I think it would especially be good for the younger hairdressers or apprentices as they would then have the tools on how to respond.

“I would have loved to have this sort of training when I was an apprentice as I wouldn’t have known how to handle these situations.”

Newcastle-based Australian Hairdressing Council Chief Executive, Sandy Chong, who is also the owner of Suki Hairdressing, says hairdressers often listen to the problems of their

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“It comes with the job, so the workshops can help them know what to do if a client does disclose to them that they are experiencing domestic violence,” she says.

“I would hope for at least 1,000 Hunter hairdressers to take up the opportunity to attend these workshops.

“Ninety-five per cent of our industry is female so there’s a fair chance we have victims within our own workplaces.”

The series of seven workshops in the Hunter will be managed by the Co-operative Legal Service Delivery (CLSD) program, funded by Legal Aid NSW. Hairdressers will hear directly from local domestic and family violence experts at the training workshops to understand the types of support that can help those affected by domestic and family violence.

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SummitCare’s ten aged care homes across Sydney and in Wallsend, Newcastle are saluting Dementia Awareness Month during September with a range of activities for staff, residents and their families.

SummitCare nursing homes are known for providing the highest level of professional and compassionate care, including low, high and dementia-speciďŹ c support, focusing on individual resident’s wellbeing. Wallsend, Baulkham Hills and Penrith homes feature Dementia Care Units, dedicated spaces where residents with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia receive specialised and personalised care.

SummitCare Wallsend, Newcastle General Manager, Robyn Blackwell says that her residents with dementia require speciďŹ cally developed clinical care, programs and activities that can help make a positive difference. “Across all of our homes, the SummitCare team practices a range of care options that can help to reduce symptoms of anxiety, memory loss and frustration,â€? adds Robyn. “This includes emotional support, consistency of support staff, medication management, help with

personal grooming, showering and toileting, individualised activities, dedicated safe ‘wandering’ areas, quiet spaces away from groups and the TV, effective pain management to limit confusion and distress, and staff who are happy to spend time listening.�

SummitCare also offers families and carers support and respite care so they can have a welldeserved break.

The group also uses the Better Visit app, by Dementia Australia, which helps via two-player games to enhance connection and facilitate positive social interaction for the resident and their visitors.

At other SummitCare homes, Nyora the Robotic Dog helps with social isolation and companionship.

Baby dolls quieten and bring out the nurturing side of residents and the Drawing Memories program at Wallsend is a sensory-based reminiscence therapy that combines images and objects to trigger memories and inspire artmaking.

Survivors and their families joined Greens Senator David Shoebridge outside Sacred Heart Cathedral in Hamilton last week.

From page 4 “What happens to these boys? “The culture. We need to know what happened so it doesn’t happen again.�

For Clergy Abuse Network (CAN) member and survivor Stephen, the book represents “a call for a break in silence�. “Coming here to witness a Parliamentarian make a statement about the grave transgressions that resulted in Glen’s death and failure to give testimony, gives a feeling of

relief that it’s not been silenced,� he said. “It’s about the vast numbers who knew and still know and are covering up. The whole church was involved, everyone in the parish who sat back and didn’t say anything either. “This book means it’s now written down. It can’t just go away.� *If this story raises an issue or concern for you, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

- Rebecca Riddle

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A fresh upgrade is now underway for one of Lake Macquarie’s busiest pedestrian malls, with works starting on-site this week.

The $2.8 million transformation of Pearson Street Mall is expected to deliver a flexible space for people to connect, eat, work and play within the heart of Charlestown.

Lake Macquarie Mayor Kay Fraser says the redevelopment will revitalise retail and commercial opportunities in the surrounding precinct.

“The mall is a gateway to our city’s largest retail precinct,” Cr Fraser says.

“The modernisation of this area will reinvent the space, transforming it into a hub for the Charlestown community.

“The upgrade will allow for events, markets, live music and food trucks, providing opportunities for

businesses, workers and residents.

“This is an exciting project for our city, and I look forward to seeing this area re-energised and re-purposed.”

The revitalisation project includes smart cities initiatives such as smart bins, environmental sensors, Wi-Fi and digital signage, as well as custom-made street furniture, creative lighting, new landscaping, improved street lighting, and an upgrade at the intersection of Ridley Street and Pearson Street.

The revamp is set to complement recent works completed by GPT, the owner of Charlestown Square, at its reinvented north piazza, The Corner.

The council states it will work closely with businesses and residents in the area to minimise impacts of the project, where possible. Visit lakemac.com.au to stay up-to-date with the project.

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Charles Gashufi, middle, with his son John, wife Christiane and daughter Charlotte. Photo: Peter Stoop

Family appreciates father’s sacrifices Charles Gashufi is a dad like no other.

With the nation set to celebrate Father’s Day on Sunday 6 September, this father of five has made sacrifices many of us would find hard to

comprehend. Charles and his wife Christiane had made a life for themselves in the Democratic Republic of the Congo – a war-torn country located in Central Africa.

But, in 2005, the family was forced to disband, with Charles fleeing to Burundi in East Africa with his disabled daughter Llana for treatment, while being faced with the additional task of trying to set up a life free from war for his family.

It left Christiane to manage newborn baby John, daughter Charlotte, and sons Chris and Moses by herself.

Their time apart was challenging; at times they didn’t even know where Charles was.

After searching for their father, the family was finally reunited in 2007 in a refugee camp in Burundi.

They lived there for 11 years.

“Our life in Burundi was bad,” 22-year-old Charlotte said.

“We couldn’t go to school as we wanted, we couldn’t eat when we wanted, life was so hard, so hard.

“There was fighting and war in the Congo, there was no peace until now.”

The family was unable to apply for refugee status due to regulations that determined they did not qualify because of Llana’s disability.

Sadly, Llana passed away in 2017.

A year later, the family arrived in Australia.

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cover story From page 9 For Charles, it’s a far cry from his past.

Offering the gift of a new life to his family is something he is very proud of.

“Africa was bad,” he said.

“The government here is clever and looks after its people – now I have 50 to 80 years of life to enjoy.

“I can learn English, whereas in Africa, we had no money, there was no school.”

The family now lives in your typical Australian household in Fletcher, and the love Charles’ children have for the life their dad created for them is easy to see.

“He is the only one who was involved in us coming here, he made a big sacrifice for us to come here to Australia, which is why we must respect him as a dad,” Charlotte said.

“He likes when we talk to each other as a family or sit and

eat together or watch a movie together.”

Fifteen-year-old John said his father simply wanted to give his family a better life.

“It was very good because many people didn’t have a chance to come with all of their family,” he said.

“He loves to work hard, and he loves us to work hard too, and he loves to make sure our family is happy and having a better life.”

Despite the family’s tumultuous history, Charles just wants the best for their future.

The family has been assisted by various local agencies since arriving in Australia, including CatholicCare.

Through its Refugee Support Program, the family is learning English and receiving help to gain access to education and employment.

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news Speechless: giving a voice to a unique disability For many of us, communicating with others comes as second nature.

We talk, text, phone, and write.

But what if we couldn’t?

For 1.2 million Australians, that’s a reality. They are living with a communication disability, which can affect relationships, employment, education, and social inclusion.

People like Newcastle local Grant McIntyre, who, after a battle with throat cancer, endured a laryngectomy, which essentially involved having his oesophagus and voice box removed.

“It’s frustrating to not be able to speak in an instant,” he said.

“I have an app that I use that converts text into speech, but it takes time to type in the words you want to convey, so sometimes a moment has passed and what you wanted to

say is no longer relevant.

“Even simple things like getting petrol and telling the cashier what pump number you are at is a challenge.

“My wife and kids are really good at understanding what I’m trying to say, I use a lot of hand gestures and try and mouth words so people can try and read my lips, but that is difficult for people to do.

“I have pretty good facial expressions and that sometimes gets my point across.”

Speech Pathology Australia is putting a spotlight on this disability during Speech Pathology Week, which goes from Sunday 23 to Saturday 29 August. The goal for the week remains the same – to increase the understanding of communication disabilities, giving

Novocastrian Grant McIntyre with his family.

millions of Australians the ability to seek the support they need to be communicating with confidence.

For some people, like Grant, their communication disability means they get their message across through other means, such as electronic voice output devices, word-based or picture-based communication boards.

But finding employment with this challenge can be hard.

Research from the Australian

Bureau of Statistics shows only 38% of people with communication disabilities participate in the workforce.

“People with communication disability are at a disadvantage when it comes to employment, education and independence,” Speech Pathology Australia President Tim Kittel said.

“Better communication leads to a better life.”

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An artist’s impression of the precinct to be known as Cedar Mill.

Council gives green light to major project at Morisset A major project that aims to create an iconic family, tourism, cultural and event space at Morisset has secured development approval from Lake Macquarie City Council.

Newcastle-based developer Winarch Capital announced last week its Cedar Mill project will move to the development stage amid plans to open on the old Morisset Country

Club site in September 2021.

Winarch Founder Paul Lambess says its goal has always been to create a space that the entire community can use.

“We submitted six separate development applications and five have now been approved,” he says.

“These include a lifestyle village to be built by Ingenia, featuring

427 dwellings; a tourist park, with capacity for 252 camp sites and 48 cabins; restaurant; a café; and Australia’s largest water splash pad.”

The sixth development – for the event space – is currently on track.

Winarch states it is working alongside Transport for NSW to finetune modelling in a bid to “achieve a positive outcome”.

Stage 1 of the project will see a $10 million refurbishment of the existing club house, which will be transformed to include a provedore market, an indoor-outdoor café with capacity for 336 people, a restaurant, and a function room with capacity for 120 people.

It is expected to span across five hectares – four of which are gardens, including a children’s maze – while fresh produce will be grown on site to be used in the café and restaurant.

Cedar Mill General Manager Kyle McKendry says the community space will be the perfect venue for family gatherings, weddings,

entertainment, and community events.

“There will be a petting zoo, outdoor play area and, of course, the $2 million water splash pad, which the kids will love,” he says.

“Once we are up and running, we will also look to develop educational experiences by engaging with the local schools to tour and participate in activities in the gardens.”

The benefits of the project will also flow beyond the site’s boundaries, with a $5 million upgrade to the Dora Street/ Mandalong Road roundabout, which will move from a single lane to dual carriageway.

Lake Macquarie Economic Development Company, Dantia, has calculated that, based on the entire precinct investment value of $235 million, a total of 1,224 jobs will be created during construction and a further 475 permanent jobs will be supported once operational. Visit dantia.com.au for more details.

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Farm kids share their stories It’s been a tough year but, for our farmers, there’s been much more than just COVID-19 to cope with.

Eleven-year-old Campbell Evans and his younger brother Dougal may be children, but living on a farm at Vacy in the Hunter Valley means they have experienced more than others their age.

“With the drought, it was really hard because all the dams went down really quickly and we had to go and feed our animals with grain and hay, which there wasn’t much of – the paddocks were dry,” Campbell said.

Bushfires, pests, drought, and flood are just a few of the challenges farming families face, and it’s in these times children can feel like they are uninformed and unheard.

Hunter Local Land Services, Hunter Region Landcare Network and Mid Coast 2 Tops Landcare Connection have teamed up to change that, creating the ‘Farm Force’ program.

It provides children from the Hunter Region

with a chance to have a voice through the creation of a series of books addressing these issues that are written and illustrated by local kids, which will then be used as a resource for the local community.

Hunter LLS Community Engagement Officer, Daniel Trudgeon, said the first of the book series will focus on local experiences of the recent bushfire season.

“Last summer’s bushfires were the most severe on record as they affected so many parts of our region and across NSW,” Daniel said.

“This will make them a ‘force’ to be reckoned with as they are better equipped to help their families prepare for future events.

“We want rural kids to reflect on past experiences, learn about the importance of good bushfire preparedness, and recognise how communities come together to support each other in times of crisis.”

It’s hoped creating the books will enable the children to help their families prepare both now,

Campbell and Dougal Evans.

and in the future, when they become the next generation of property managers.

“I reckon it will be good to tell other people how it is to live on a farm while we’re battling through hard things like fire and drought and tell them how it feels,” Campbell said.

“It’s great living on a farm – even though there are tough times, you just have to get through them,” Dougal added.

The next three series will focus on Flood Fighters, Drought Defenders and Pest Patrollers.

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Susie Porter stars in new drama series Susie Porter has played many different characters in her 25-year acting career, some that could be described as dark, some naughty, a few cheeky and even saucy.

For her latest part, the Newcastle-born beauty is taking on the role of a minesweeper in the SBS Australian drama series Hungry Ghosts.

After stumbling on a hidden tomb in Vietnam on the eve of the annual Hungry Ghost Festival, a vengeful spirit is released by NGO worker Catherine Taylor (played

by Porter) during a mine-clearing operation.

The unsettled spirit then finds its way to the Vietnamese Australian community in Melbourne, where it wreaks havoc until the past is reconciled.

Despite its ethereal title, Porter says the series is more than just a ghost tale.

“It’s not all dark,” she says. “It’s also quite funny in lots of ways.”

Porter admits it was the script’s uniqueness that she was drawn to.

“I was attracted to the job because I’d never seen or read anything like it on, or for, Australian television before,” she says.

“And there’s also so many great people involved in it.”

Porter’s co-workers on the series include Bryan Brown, Justine Clarke, Gary Sweet, Jillian Nguyen, and Catherine Van-Davies.

As one of the Hunter’s most talented exports, attending both Newcastle Grammar School and the University of Newcastle, Porter has been widely acknowledged and recognised by her peers and the public for her various challenging roles.

She believes her placing within the craft was cemented through her role on prison drama Wentworth.

“I got to change so much over

the four seasons,” she says.

“The length of time and the different range of emotions I got to explore was a real highlight for me.”

Exploring the characters she chooses to play in great depth is a common trait of the diverse actor, something she admits both attracts and repels her.

“I’m a massive fan of true crime,” she says.

“I can’t help myself; I watch every forensic show I can get my hands on.

“I’m fascinated by human beings.

“Take all the judgements away and we really are all capable of anything.

“There’s darkness in the human condition. People don’t want to admit that but just look at what we’re capable of.”

Her characters, therefore, are not

Newcastle born and bred actress Susie Porter is starring in a new SBS Australian drama Hungry Ghosts. Photo: Sarah Enticknap

so much “dark” as “realistic”.

“That’s the reality of life,” Porter says.

“A lot of stuff is smoke and mirrors, the advertising and the media, the way a story is told can be far from reality.”

From prison to puberty and puzzling, Porter’s dream role is one that would require a new reality.

“I’d like to play a nun,” she says.

“I don’t think I’ve played a nun, so that would be good.”

With little to no exposure to religion, it is “exploring the extremes” that fascinates her.

“I think it’s because they’re interesting to play and explore,” she says.

“I’m interested in any role that you earn, a role you have to research and learn something about.”

Hungry Ghosts is on SBS from 9.30pm tonight (Thursday 27 August).

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Junior artists toMshowcase skills essenger from the Garden Budding young artists will have the chance to showcase their skills at an annual junior art prize next month.

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Finite Gallery Director Leslie Duffi n hopes it will be another successful edition.

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in the garden

Burst of colour after cold, wet winter I can’t resist writing a little prematurely about spring as I noticed this morning my cream clivias are all budding and ready to burst open into flower.

I love the tall stems they produce with heads of beautiful lily-like flowers. Mine are creamyyellow but many gardeners have the bright orange varieties, which add a blaze of colour to the spring garden (keep in mind that they dislike the full sun in summer).

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Although we have gone through a cold period, it will be spring in four days.

Let’s think spring and the jobs which need to be done during September. Lawns should have been weeded, ready for fertilising – this year, a light application of top dressing would be beneficial, remembering to fertilise beforehand.

Lawn fertilising should only be done if you have begun mowing the grass, otherwise, it is wasted and not absorbed by growing grass.

Since many gardeners have moved into maintenance-free gardens, some of the loveliest spring shrubs and flowers aren’t being planted.

I find this sad as many bulbs and shrubs herald the beginning of spring. One such shrub is the azalea – their colour is magic.

Sure, they need a little care as they are prone to spider mite, which, trust me, can be controlled. Azaleas should only be pruned lightly, then fed carefully – potted plants shouldn’t be given azalea food as it may burn.

Azaleas have shallow surface roots. Apply peat moss over the root’s surface to prevent

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drying out during summer.

One of my favourite shrubs, the gardenia, are beginning to bud. It is important to keep them watered regularly as they stress and drop yellow leaves if they are thirsty or lacking in iron.

Fertilise with cow manure, using a pelletted fertiliser on container specimens plants, adding peat moss around the root surface, which holds moisture and increases iron.

Houseplants can be repotted during September and October. Clean their leaves, freshen their potting mix, and use a weekly fertiliser such as Flourish Green and Growth.

By now, if your roses have been pruned, they will be shooting new growth.

Beware of aphids attacking new growth and spray with pyrethrum; if they are too invasive, spray with a contact spray such a Malathon.

Welcome to spring.

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Coal Point, 2/3 Robey Crescent Absolute Waterfront in Blue Ribbon Location 3 BED | 4 BATH | 2 GARAGE

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CANCER 22 JUNE – 22 JULY

LIBRA 24 SEPT – 23 OCT

CAPRICORN 22 DEC – 20 JAN

Details are not your thing, but something is unexpectedly likely to get in your way, forcing you to slow down and catch up with yourself. You will find new excitement and challenge in taking the time to ensure what you have created is useful and of service to others.

Helping someone special with their goals will bring you joy this week.

Meanwhile, keeping your feet on the ground will help you to cope when it comes to dealing with a challenging relationship. The planets require open-mindedness and flexibility to navigate a time of uncertainty.

In recent weeks, you may have opened your heart and shared your innermost feelings with someone special or those who are closest to you, encouraging deeper connections. At the very least, your greater understanding of the value of your relationships will bring you more joy.

Relationships with your workmates need some consideration this week. You can work hard but, when you come all wrapped up in your ambitions, there aren’t many people who can keep up with you.

No doubt this will make you smile because you love being top dog.

Some thought-provoking communication either on the work front or in the domestic sphere will leave you with a new understanding this week. Playful romantic vibes or adventures will recharge your life if you allow yourself to be spontaneous and remain open to new possibilities.

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Your search for individuality requires you to retreat somewhat as you contemplate who you really are; only then can you start to figure out what you want from others. The opportunity to help someone or make a difference in a personal situation will prove to be emotionally rewarding.

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There will be joy in a loved one’s good fortune and a connection from the past will revive. Also, you’ll receive an invitation that’s been a long time coming. Pouring energy into a special plan with your family or someone close to you will bring it to fruition.

You’re not very good at reaching out to others for help as you usually prefer to do things your way.

However, it would be a good idea to do so at this time as, one way or another, you are certainly going to gain by doing so.

TAURUS 21 APR – 21 MAY New horizons will beckon in coming weeks. It’s a favourable time to explore fun, different places and meet knowledgeable associates who have helpful ideas and advice. You may be subject to a radical change in your environment or unexpected outbursts from other people.

GEMINI 22 MAY – 21 JUNE In recent months, your significant relationships may have taken you into uncharted territory. If you allow yourself to experience these new emotional horizons with an open heart, then by early September, you will have discovered a deeper, more rewarding and meaningful connection with loved ones.

LEO 23 JULY – 23 AUG

Your time and energy will be spent trying to pull yourself up the ladder of success by your bootstraps.

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AQUARIUS 21 JAN – 19 FEB

PISCES 20 FEB – 20 MAR Ego conflicts and arguments are likely to lead to unexpected consequences, especially if you take on superiors.

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Call Bill 0401 624 029

www.justsliders.com.au www.justsliders.com.au

MG PLASTERING

ELECTRICAL

Qualified in all aspects of

We Come To You!

Licenced Electrician Quality Work Guaranteed Pensioner Discounts

Dan’s Mobile Computer Service > Computer Repairs & Upgrades > Computer Tuition > Friendly & Affordable Help

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PHONE MICK 0419 977 039 Lic 251316c

HANDYMAN

CONCRETING

GARDENING

PRO-CONCRETING

JACKS ALL THINGS GARDENING AND LANDSCAPING

Jack 0427 807 930

DECKING

Lic L10548

• Repairs or renewal • Leaf & Bird Proofing • Gutter Cleaning • Stormwater drainage

• Australian owned - backed by 30 year warranty Call 1300 162 867 for a free sample

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HOME MAINTENANCE

CARDIFF GUTTERING SPECIALIST

THE WORLD’S MOST ADVANCED DECK

• No Repeating Patterns - uniquely stunning and eco friendly - available in 3 colours

ph. 0448 980 180 or 02 4945 1465

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Jeff Alexander

• Roof replacements • Leak repairs • No job too small • Free quotes - pensioner rates

Call Terry 4954 0309 or 0414 540 309

BOOK YOUR SPACE Call Kathy on 02 4037 4031 or email admin@newcastleweekly.com.au

NW0062

0410 312 247

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NW0985

No job too big or too small - Service & quality guaranteed - Free Quotes 44 years experience - Servicing Lake Macquarie & Newcastle areas

• No job to big or too small • Residential and Commercial • Specialising in Home sale Preparation

NW0504

• Large garden clean-ups • Green waste taken away • Truck and Dingo available to cart or shift soil, or both • Honest, reliable, old fashioned service • Turf laying • 10% Pensioner Rebate where applicable

Alexander Handyman Services

NW0088

NW0070

Daniel Curran - Senior Technician info@danscomputers.com.au www.danscomputers.com.au

D R I V E W AY S P E C I A L I S T - A L L A S P E C T S O F C O N C R E T I N G • STAMPED • STENCILLED • COLOURED • PLAIN EXPOSED AGG • SLABS • PATIOS • POOL SURROUNDS • RESURFACING

28

GYPROCK AND PLASTERING

Over 30 years experience No job to small Free no obligation quote

“Reliable & On-Time”

0421 750 216

Mick Dunley

LIC NO. 77284C

ALL WORK GUARANTEED • FREE QUOTES • ALL AREAS

Computer Problems?

Lic No: 132271C

Pensioner discounts

NW1100

0412 661 106

New Work Renovations Pre Paint Repairs Small jobs

HOT WATER

Cherry Plumbing

Call Alan

0415 333 883 Newcastle

24 Hour Service • Rheem • Vulcan • Rinnai • Bosh • Everhot • Diagnostic expert

Hot Water Systems | Gas and Electric

Licence No L13318

NW0342-V2

CARPENTRY DECKING

GYPROCKING

DOORS

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Trades & Services Guide

CARDIFF

PLUMBING

Lic L10548

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

NW0063

Phone Terry Slupik - All areas

4954 0309 • 0414 540 309

www.dezignaretainingwalls.com

25% 25 % OFF

NW0046

Free CCTV inspection with every Blocked drain

SERVICES

WE PROVIDE

PAINTER HANDYman

Taps and toilet repairs from $59

Bel-Air

Gold Lic. No. 436c

Ken Huff

0413 099 130

NW0253

ABN 55757066216 Work up to $5000

BOOK YOUR SPACE Call Kathy on 02 4037 4031 or email admin@newcastleweekly.com.au

• All roof repairs & renewal

• No job too big or small • Quality tradesman

Service guaranteed Ph Shane 4959 6091 Mob 0410 564 044

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Mob: 0418 686 472

ALL AREAS Ph/Fax: 4958 1658 Pensioner discounts Lic No. L3569 No job too big or small

•All areas •All kinds of rubbish •7 Day Service •All removed •Prompt Reliable Service •In Business 26 years

FREE QUOTES!

REMOVALISTS

0412 510 111 or 4933 5280

ARE YOU MOVING?

SHADE SAILS

Once you’re all packed up and ready to move, let us do the moving for you. We will move your furniture, boxes and belongings safely and securely.

We are QUICK, FRIENDLY, PROFESSIONAL AND RELIABLE… and Highly Recommended!

NW0433

Email: HighlyDecorated@yahoo.com Website: highlydecoratedpainting.com

CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED · ABN 72628005612 · Lic No 263543C

Dave Knight

Prompt • Pristine • Professional Interior + exterior painting + decorating

Blocked drains from $59

RUBBISH REMOVALS

Painting Services

CALL Robert 0449 019 166 Nathan 0431 754 132

RIGHT AS RAIN ROOFING

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

Highly Decorated FREE QUOTES

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

Dave Knights Plumbing Services

CWM0113

Quality

We beat any written quotes!

NW0132

50 YEAR’S PAINTING THE TOWN

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

• • • • •

Lic. No. 73493C

PH www.aplumbernewcastle.com.au 0449 977 737 ON CALL 24/7

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

My License is your guarantee of a QUALITY JOB

100% WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEE - 100% CUSTOMER SATISFACTION GUARANTEE

NW0058

Keith Minton

REPAIRS

Lic No: 261305C

QU O TES

Dennis 0412 453 317

AFFORDABLE PLUMBING

Over 35 Years Painting Experience Lic No: 18545C

• TAP & TOILET REPAIRS • HOT WATER REPAIRS

ROOF

0449 540 900

• Quality Work • Pensioner Discounts • Dulux Paint Specialist • Low Rates

0402 923 984 OR 4955 4677

• EMERGENCY PLUMBING 24/7 • BLOCKED DRAINS

EMAIL: oziwiroofi ng@gmail.com

NW0480

PAINTING

www.oziwi.com.au

Lic no 112440c

Call Mike 0413 686 757

FOR PENSIONS & SENIORS

Lic No 263543C

SENIORS PLUMBING

FREE

PHONE BRICE OR MANDY

Call or text us your details BEN 0419 124 923 or LOUISE 0416 071 924 www.movewithben.com.au

To book your space, email

admin@newcastleweekly.com.au

NW0923

Specialising in: • Retaining Walls and • Decking • Paving • Fencing

0421 321 458 0416 152 422

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

NW0054

Dezigna Retaining Walls

Big or small, we do it all!

ROOFING

NW1363

PLUMBING

NW1293

LANDSCAPING & DESIGN

S HADE SAILS sails and repairs

Clear blinds and privacy screens • Canopies and Covers Canvas and Upholstery • Uholsterer/Marine Trimmer New PVC & Shade Sails

Leigh Fulwood | 0412 536 529 Email: lfulwood@yahoo.com

ABN:85885522834

Book your advert on 02 4037 4031 29

Contact 02 4037 4031 E admin@newcastleweekly.com.au

Trades & Services Guide TREE SERVICES

WALL & FLOOR TILER

BTS TREE SERVICES

Presentation Plus

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

NW0418-V17

40 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE NO JOB TOO SMALL OR LARGE

NW1153

0414 582 337

BOOK YOUR SPACE Tree Removal • Stump Grinding Pruning and Crown Maintenance NW0015

Call Kathy on 02 4037 4031 or email admin@newcastleweekly.com.au

A

Tree Lopping specialists

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

No Job Too Small Free Measure & Quote

Call Mark Kehoe

LTITUDE

---------- Palm & Hedge Trimming Specialist ----------

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

TREE SERVICES

Call Kristy on 0432 695 430 or 0422 442 284 for a free no obligation quote

• 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

Newcastle Weekly competition winners The winners in Newcastle Weekly’s latest round of competition draws are: Self Care Pack Jan Shields ESK Skincare Mary Barton, Dale Bidder

Father’s Day gift pack Unsure what to get your dad or partner for Father’s Day? We’ve got you covered. This gift pack includes Mountain (narrated by Willem Dafoe) and The Walk on DVD, as well as two books – A Bientot by former James Bond actor Roger Moore and Wilbur Smith’s On Leopard Rock.

Mountain, shot by the world’s best adventure cinematographers, written by best-selling author Robert Macfarlane, and including original music

by Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO) artistic director Richard Tognetti, explores the troubled and triumphant history of our timeless fascination with mountains.

In The Walk, 12 people have walked on the moon, but only one man – Philippe Petit – has ever walked in the immense void between the World Trade

Center towers. The Walk is a love letter to Paris and New York in the 1970s but, most of all, to the towers.

In On Leopard Rock, Smith reflects on his remarkable life, intimately documenting the experiences and lessons that shaped his storytelling mastery.

From near-death encounters with wild game in the African bush and beyond, to harrowing on-theground experiences in politically volatile Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) and South Africa under Apartheid, Smith’s memoir is as riveting and precisely detailed as his iconic novels.

A Bientot was delivered, along with hand-drawn sketches, to Moore’s publisher mere days before he passed away. The famed actor looks back on his life – and gives it his trademark sideways glance, too.

Hours of entertainment Here at Newcastle Weekly, we receive all kinds of goodies from PR agencies, publicists and businesses.

This week, we’ve put together a great DVD prize pack containing 1x The Walk, 1x Insurgent, 1x Detectorists and 1x Wanted, for three lucky readers to win.

The Walk covers one man’s journey between the World Trade Centers, while, in Insurgent, they must unlock the past to save the future. In Detectorists, they say they’re looking for gold – but what they’re really 30

searching for and what they find will surprise even them. Wanted follows the story of two strangers who have become kidnapped and must work together to survive.

But, when they are framed for murder by a corrupt police officer, they’re forced to go on the run across Australia in a car full of stolen money.

Enter to WIN One lucky Newcastle Weekly reader will win a Father’s Day Gift Pack (valued at well over $70).

To enter, visit newcastleweekly.com.au and click on the ‘Entertainment’ tab to ‘Competitions’, find this competition and follow the entry instructions. Entries close 9am Thursday 3 September and winners drawn same day. One entry per person. Entrants must be aged 18+.

Enter to WIN Three lucky Newcastle Weekly readers will win this DVD prize pack (valued at more than $50).

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Entries close 9am Thursday 3 September and winners drawn same day. One entry per person.

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NW1400-V8

Licence No. 12585DC ABN: 80 359 814 572

Serving TH E HUNTER

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Golden-tone adjustable bangle strap is embellished with vivid enamel birds

Arrives in custom-box, with Certificate of Authenticity

Like a glittering jewel, rare and precious, the Fairy Wren brings an elegant grace to any home.

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Please allow between 2-10 business days for delivery. All sales subject to product availability and reservation acceptance. Credit criteria may apply. Our privacy policy is available online at www.bradford.com.au. You must be over 18 years old to apply. From time to time, we may allow carefully screened companies to contact you. If you would prefer not to receive such offers, please tick this box.

Eligible for

$25,000

home owners grant

FLAT LO TS From

$178,900

* Image may depict upgrades not included in price.

$ 460,209* 4

2

2

Home: 207.28m2 Lot: 1578

* Image may depict upgrades not included in price.

* Image may depict upgrades not included in price.

* Image may depict upgrades not included in price.

$ 446,056*

$ 514,881*

$ 457,358*

4

2

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Home: 199.79m2 Lot: 68

4

2

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Home: 264.65m2 Lot: 1504

4

2

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Home: 208.93m2 Lot: 1563

Everyday life is easy at Cliftleigh Meadows with an abundance of shopping, education, medical and recreation facilites easily accesible. The contemporary master planned community provides the life you want to live.

Surrounded by 125 acres of parkland and connected by a vibrant community, house and land packages are available from leading builders on level, easy building homesites. Thoughtfully designed cycleways will wind through the estate creating an idyllic living environment for the whole family.

Call 0466 747 555 cliftleighmeadows.com.au * Photographs & illustrations are intended to be a visual aid only. Winten Property Group gives no warranty and makes no representation to the accuracy of sufficiency of any description, illustrations, photographs or statements contained in this brochure and accepts no liability for any loss suffered by any person who relies wholly or partly upon the information presented. All information is subject to change without notice. Prices correct at time of printing. TC_CM_007

Classic design, contemporary values.