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From the editor National Rugby League (NRL) players, past and present, often get a bad rap.

That’s probably justified for the 1% or 2% who actually stuff up.

But, for the majority of them, the guys often go above and beyond to help others, from visiting sick children in hospital to hosting coaching clinics for youngsters in their own time.

They’re not the yarns, which make it to mainstream print very often because they aren’t controversial enough.

So, it’s great to write about Newcastle Knights legend Mark Hughes and the brilliant work his not-forprofit organisation, the Mark Hughes Foundation (MHF), is doing within the community.

After receiving treatment for brain cancer, the NRL star and wife Kirralee set up the charity to raise money for those doing it tough, mainly due to the lack of government funding for that kind of research.

Since 2014, the MHF has amassed more than $20 million and its Beanie for Brain Cancer campaign has also unloaded 500,000 head warmers.

And, the pair don’t plan to stop until a cure is found.

Check out Mark Hughes’ story on page 18 but, most importantly, buy a beanie this weekend if you can.

Until next week, keep smiling.

- Rod Thompson

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Fines issued to Novocastrian motorists have increased 11-fold.

Drivers pay a heavy penalty Newcastle MP Tim Crakanthorp has slammed the NSW Government, claiming its decision to improve bad driver behaviour by removing warning signs from mobile speed cameras had “failed badly”.

According to figures obtained by Labor, fines issued to Novocastrian motorists have increased 11-fold since the controversial move.

In November 2020, NSW Minister for Transport Andrew Constance

announced the decision, while decals identifying the cars were reduced, too.

Through the NSW Upper House, Mr Crakanthorp gained access to data, which showed the exponential rise in fines handed out to local residents.

The information, broken down by the residential postcode of the driver, compares January, February and March 2021, after warning signs

were removed to the same months in 2020, when they were still in place.

Total fines by postcode for the 2019-20 financial year have also been provided.

Stockton and Fern Bay (2295) saw a large surge, with residents there receiving 94 fines from mobile speed cameras between January and March 2021 compared to five in those months during 2020 – a 1780% increase.

Meanwhile, 163 more people in 2304 (Mayfield, Warabook, Sandgate) were fined in this time, while 137 additional penalties were handed out to people living in 2300 (Newcastle, Cooks Hill, Bar Beach).

Mr Crakanthorp said the figures had been replicated across NSW. “Whole-of-state data shows that in January 2021 almost $3.4m of revenue was collected, compared to $382,000 in January 2020,” the state member said.

“In February 2021, revenue from 28,000 fines totalled $6.1m.

“This is more than the entire 201920 financial year, where $5.7m was amassed.”

Mr Crakanthorp said everyone expected to see “some kind of rise” when the warning signs were removed.

“But, it has gone into absolute overdrive,” he told the Newcastle Weekly.

“When we see numbers like this, it’s hard not to believe it isn’t government revenue raising.

“The NRMA was completely opposed to the removal of warning signs because signs educate drivers and make them change their behaviour in real time, rather than when they receive a fine in the mail a few weeks later.

“It’s unpopular with drivers, unpopular with the NRMA and even The Nationals have spoken out against it.

“However, I’m sure this move was very popular with the Treasurer.”

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news Former Deputy Prime Minister appointed new University of Newcastle Chancellor Former Deputy Prime Minister Mark Vaile AO will step into the role as the eighth Chancellor of the University of Newcastle.

It is understood his credentials were exemplary and included strong connections to the region.

The University of Newcastle Council voted unanimously for Mr Vaile – a clear reflection of his qualifications to be head of the facility as well as a vote of confidence in his commitment to the Hunter.

“Mark’s experience with our international partners right through to our local communities will be invaluable for our future both in our regions and on the world stage,” Deputy Chancellor Michelle McPherson said.

“Our full council looks forward

to working with him.”

Mr Vaile served as Leader of the Nationals Party and Deputy Prime Minister from 2005 to 2007.

His impressive political career started when he entered local government as an Alderman at Greater Taree City Council from 1985.

He was elected to the federal House of Representatives in 1993.

While in government, Mr Vaile held several ministerial positions including Transport and Regional Development, Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.

In the pivotal role of Minister for Trade, he negotiated a number of Australia’s key partnerships including the Singapore-Australia Agreement, the Australia-United States Free Trade Agreement and

the Australia-Thailand Free Trade Agreement.

Since leaving federal Parliament in 2008, Mr Vaile has embarked on a career in the private sector and has served on the boards of a number of ASX-listed companies and large organisations including Servcorp, StamfordLand, HostPlus, Virgin Australia, 123 Education China, Whitehaven Coal, CBD Renewable Energy and Palisade Investment Partners.

“I am grateful and deeply humbled to have been invited to be the next Chancellor of the University of Newcastle,” he said.

“I look forward with great anticipation to working with council and Vice-Chancellor Alex Zelinsky as we face the challenges and embrace the significant

Newly-appointed Chancellor of the University of Newcastle Mark Vaile AO.

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Mr Vaile will start on 1 July following the retirement of Chancellor Paul Jeans on 30 June.

“I also pass on my best wishes and thanks to outgoing Chancellor Paul Jeans for his eight-year term,” he said.

“He leaves the university in great shape and as a stand-out amongst its peers, particularly in terms of access and indigenous education.”

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Make-A-Wish Australia volunteers Carmen Buxton and Rachel Marshall. Photo: Peter Stoop

Charity’s wish for volunteers Nothing compares to seeing a child’s face light up when they’ve been granted their greatest wish.

That’s the driving force behind Make-A-Wish Australia volunteers Rachel Marshall and Carmen Buxton’s dedication to the cause.

While they love what they do, the pair is desperately calling for help.

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granting wishes to sick children across the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, and Hunter regions.

As the area’s branch manager, Rachel believes volunteering is one of the best things you can do.

“Even when the kids are just telling you their greatest wish in the entire world, that in itself is really magical and special, it doesn’t get

old, it never gets old,” she said.

“I got involved with Make-AWish Australia when I moved from Canada to Newcastle to help the community.

“Even when you are feeling stressed or there’s a lot going on, as soon as you talk to one of the kids, that’s what makes it worth it.”

Rachel’s been a volunteer with the organisation since 2019, she says the highlight is bringing “a little magic and joy to children”.

Fellow volunteer and branch secretary and treasurer Carmen has experienced the joy of a wish firsthand.

“I got involved because my grandson had a wish granted and I saw what it did for him,” she said.

“It was something to look forward to when he was miserable with illness.

“It’s worth it when you see the kids light up – it makes such a difference to their lives.

“When they realise they’re going to get their wish, the look on their

face is beautiful.”

Carmen, Rachel and Make-AWish are encouraging anyone who is interested to apply to become a volunteer.

The pair stressed, no matter how much time you have to spare, the commitment can be as little as an hour a week.

“Don’t be afraid if you don’t feel like you have the time,” Rachel said.

“I work full time and because it is volunteering it’s not the same expectations.

“The commitment is how much or how little you want to give.

“We welcome all kinds of backgrounds, it does not matter if you are working full time, if you’re retired or if you are a student.

“You can bring your own experience and support a good cause.”

Go to makeawish.org.au for more information about how to become a volunteer.

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Lorenzo and Zekie love to play games together. Photos: Peter Stoop

Zekie’s brave battle with brain tumour Brave, feisty, caring, sweet and determined.

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Two years ago, Zekie and his family – mum Sabrina, dad Joss and brother Lorenzo – discovered he had a brain tumour.

Sabrina says, despite all he has experienced, he is incredibly

courageous and has a love for life and learning.

While the tumour is slow growing it’s affected his vision and the past couple of years of his childhood.

“It was January 2019 and their uncle, who is a GP, was watching them for the weekend and they were playing a game and he noticed that Zekie’s eye was twitching,” Sabrina said.

“He told us to get it checked; he didn’t really say much or tell us what he was thinking because he didn’t want to scare us, so we went to the emergency department.

“The next day we had to go back for an MRI and that’s when we found out about the tumour.

“We had no idea what type of tumour it was, we had to wait five days for the surgery and they were the worst five days of my life.

“It was hard waiting to find out what was going on.”

During the operation, surgeons were not able to remove much of the tumour because of its location.

It is in his optic nerve and they were worried he would go blind, so they removed what they could and took some for a biopsy.

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A couple of weeks later they got the results.

“We found out that it wasn’t aggressive but the location was a concern,” Sabrina said.

“He had to have surgery to have the port-a-cath inserted and then he started treatment, the chemotherapy.

“It was supposed to be 12 months of treatment but in the first three months the tumour actually grew a bit, so they had to change the treatment and now it’s shrunk and remains stable.

“Now, every three months he has to have MRIs and gets it checked out.”

For Zekie, the time in hospital was really hard, but thanks to Camp Quality he always had a few things to look forward to.

“They’ve been really good, they check in on us, they send lots of invitations to do fun things,” Sabrina said.

“Lorenzo has recently been on a

four-day long Kids Camp with Camp Quality and had the most incredible time – he was crying that it was over.

“I think it was the best time of his life, he didn’t want to come home.”

Zekie was lucky enough to go on a Mini Camp this month at Cameron Park Community Centre.

When the Newcastle Weekly spoke to him before the event he was very excited.

“It will be fun playing the games and stuff and having lollies,” he said.

Sabrina said Zekie was moving forward in leaps and bounds.

“He is doing really well at school, he loves to learn” she said.

“Since he began Kindergarten he’s started to get really interested in things, he loves reading and math.

“Nothing stops him, he gives everything a go, it is just normal to him.”

While the future for Zekie is unknown, Sabrina says they live in the “now”.

“We have to wait and see because we don’t know how he is going to go,” she said.

“If my brother-in-law wouldn’t have seen that twitching in his eyes we might have found out when it was too late.

“I don’t even want to think about what would have happened if he didn’t catch it when he did.

“You never expect your kid to have to go through that but now everything has become a routine and you kind of accept that this has happened.

“He has been very strong with everything.

“I am happy that his tumour is nothing aggressive, we just hope that eventually it will shrink and won’t affect his left side where he has good vision.

“We are really grateful, as much as it was really hard to go through, we now have a story to tell with a happy ending.”

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news Joan and Keven enjoy 70 years of living in Harman-y In 1951, Prime Minister Robert Menzies retained power following the federal election, the Australian Financial Review was first published, South Sydney defeated Manly Warringah 42-12 in the rugby league grand final and Hunter couple Joan and Keven Harman exchanged their wedding vows.

On Wednesday 23 June, the pair will celebrate their 70th anniversary – a major milestone

Keven and Joan Harman, who will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary this month.

in anyone’s language – with their children, grandchildren and many great grandchildren.

The fairy tale romance began more than seven decades ago… Joan, a Blacksmiths’ girl, was one of a group of young ladies making their debut at the Swansea-Belmont Surf Club’s annual ball; Keven, a Belmont boy, was loyal to the Caves Beach Surf Club, with family ties going back to foundation members.

They met at the function when Keven and a friend “gate-crashed” the sea of green and gold decorations on their rival organisation’s night of nights, with their maroon Caves Beach blazers standing out like flashing neon lights.

The debutante and the intruder danced the night away. And, that’s how it all started.

With such divided loyalties, the courtship was often tricky, Keven stated.

“But, love prevailed,” he said.

“We were married at Belmont Methodist Church in High Street by Rev Walter Pidgeon.

“Then, after the war, there was a severe housing shortage due to soldiers returning home.

“However, we were immensely lucky to

purchase a small half-house made from fibro.

“It was directly across the road from the fledgling Swansea Bowling Club, with the sport becoming a passion of mine for many years.

“That little house became our home – and we welcomed the arrival of our sons Greg and Chris, and daughter Kim, who are now all in their 60s.

“They have fond memories of being freeranging youngsters, whose trusty push bikes could take them almost anywhere in the world that felt safe, uncluttered and uncomplicated.

“A favourite excursion during the holidays was to Newcastle by train on the old Belmont line, which has transformed to the Fernleigh Track.

“Written in stone was the rule that after that journey you must have a treat of pie, chips and gravy at Winns self-service cafeteria.”

As for Joan and Keven, they’ve enjoyed a long and successful marriage – and have led fulfilling lives.

“We’ve truly been blessed,” he said.

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Year 10 student Grace Broom and head of TAS and VET teacher Jenny Gurr.

Hospitality students cook up a storm at Bishop Tyrrell Gifted students cooked up a storm at the recent Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College (BTAC) 2021 Hospitality Showcase.

With COVID-19 raining on last year’s restaurant party, the

youngsters were keen to return to the kitchen to show off their skills – and embrace the “nothing fancy” menu theme.

The evening – at the school’s newly-renovated café in room 34 –

also gave them a chance to display the technical and practical abilities they had gained under the guidance of their industry-experienced teachers.

“With hundreds of local venues closed during the pandemic, diners are adjusting to the reality of fewer menu choices, brief dining times, fixed price evenings, advance ordering and dishes whose looks take a back seat to taste,” head of TAS and VET Jenny Gurr said.

“These industry changes have influenced pupils, teachers and learning in hospitality subjects at Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College.

“Currency always sways the way students go about designing the menu for BTAC’s annual Hospitality Showcase dinner.

“This year, they wanted meals that give a hug, not a challenge.”

Ms Gurr explained the “yummy” idea behind the 2021 theme.

“Nobody orders $68 steaks to go,” she said.

“Therefore, many fancy restaurants blew up their menu during the ‘great pause’.

“Fancy food just doesn’t travel well. So, many eateries stuck with comfort cuisine – and some are using dark kitchens to expand their operations.

“That meant this year’s theme became more rustic.

“Our students are our biggest assets; and the hospitality industry offers an excellent platform for growing and developing young talent. And, they all rose to the occasion.”

Alumni Hannah Gunton, who won the Hunter Region School Based Traineeship of the Year Award (Training NSW) in 2020 and is currently undertaking her chef apprenticeship at Coal River and Co, also praised the efforts of the Year 10, 11 and 12 pupils.

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First-time author Paul Leonard Jones. Photo: Rod Thompson

First-time author Paul’s sage advice: Follow your dreams You’re never too old to follow your dreams.

That’s the sage advice from first-time Hunter Valley author Paul Leonard Jones, who’s recently released his maiden book, Animal Husbandry in Ancient Egypt during the Old and Middle Kingdoms.

At the age of 59, and out of work, he made the tough decision to step outside his comfort zone.

And, now, 14 years later, he’s a fully-published writer, thanks to a lot of hard work and Abercromby Press.

It’s a far cry from Dr Jones’ original vision.

“When I left high school, I wanted to be an archaeologist,” he said.

“But, family circumstances prevented me from doing that because the only place you could

do that was the University of Sydney.

“It would have meant living and boarding in Sydney.

“A decade before, we’d come through the 1955 Maitland flood.

“So, the family was trying to re-establish itself – therefore, I was forced to take another [career] path.”

That led to a profession in Newcastle as a young lad.

“The city was highly-industrial in those days, however BHP was offering 500 traineeships a year,” Dr Jones explained.

“I obtained one in chemistry, then gained a Bachelor of Science from the University of Newcastle, going on to work in the metals and chemical industries.

“After 22 years of working on Koorangang Island, I got the flick

in 1998. I was then 52 – and no-one wanted to employ me.

“It took about 12 months to secure another job.

“But, in 2006, Delta EMD shut its doors, so heading to 59, I was even worse off.

“So, the little voice in my head said ‘take your retirement and do what you’ve always wanted to do’.

“And, that’s what I did.”

Dr Jones completed a Master of Arts (Egyptology) degree and Doctor of Philosophy (Egyptology) at Macquarie University.

His PHD was then fine-tuned to be a book.

The publication explores the animal husbandry practices and their relevance in the daily life of the Egyptians of the Old and Middle Kingdoms and their modern-day parallels; of which there are many.

“Animal Husbandry in Ancient Egypt during the Old and Middle Kingdoms was held back because it was published in England and, due to the coronavirus and government restrictions, it meant my publisher – who’s an Egyptologist – couldn’t get to the printer,” he said.

“It was ready in November but only released in March.

“However, it’s been many years in the making, from 2006 to 2020.

“But, I’ve also had two serious bouts of illness (open heart surgery and a staph infection), which knocked me about, during that time.

“So, Animal Husbandry in Ancient Egypt during the Old and Middle Kingdoms has certainly been a labour of love for me.

“I’m proud of the fact I had a dream – and didn’t let it go.

“When I got the opportunity, I worked towards fulfilling it.

“My advice to the many people, who are currently unemployed due to COVID-19 or suffering feelings of despair, is chase your dream.

“You can do whatever you set your mind to do.”

That sentiment will ensure Animal Husbandry in Ancient Egypt during the Old and Middle Kingdoms isn’t Dr Jones’ last hardback either.

“I was talking to my supervisor at Macquarie University, a professor, and he said: ‘you can’t stop now, can you?’,” he told the Newcastle Weekly.

“No, I can’t.

“So, I’m working on something at home at the moment.

“I’d like to return to Egypt and visit things like the ruins.

“I’ve been there before, however just as a tourist.

“My interest is primarily archaeology – Roman, Greek, Mayan, Aztec, Egyptian.

“Just the ancient culture and what there is to learn from them, it’s amazing.

“With their animal husbandry practices, would you believe nothing’s changed in 5000 years?

“When you see some of this stuff, you marvel at how they did it.

“That’s fascinating to me.”

To order a copy of Animal Husbandry in Ancient Egypt during the Old and Middle Kingdoms, email benedict.davies@gmail.com or abercrombypress.co.uk - Rod Thompson

Pour into revamped Hunter Valley Wine & Beer Festival Local breweries have quickly jumped on board to support the newly-revamped Hunter Valley Wine & Beer Festival this weekend.

At least 10 distilleries will join 50 wineries on Saturday 19 June to deliver a vintage extravaganza featuring the best wines, craft beer, cider, foods and entertainment 16

from throughout the region.

The popular event, which takes place at Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley, is now adding breweries for the first time. And, it will be staged in two ticketed sessions from 11am to 2pm and between 3pm and 6pm to ensure a comfortable, safe and uncrowded environment.

Among the 60 exhibitors are some of the valley’s best-known wineries including Scarborough, Draytons and Audrey Wilkinson, along with boutique and organic vineyards such as Macquariedale Organic Wines and Tamburlaine Organic Wines.

The Hunter Valley Wine & Beer Festival is a family-friendly

event, with children receiving complimentary entry, where they’ll enjoy a variety of activities including a jumping castle, train rides, carousel, petting zoo and face painting.

Bookings and further information can be found at huntervalleywinefestival.com

Kotara South Netball Club finds the purrfect fundraiser for new equipment A cat named Kevin, a turtle wearing a black and orange bow, and a dachshund in a sports bag, it might read like the start of a Dr Seuss book, but is in fact Kotara South Netball Club’s newest fundraising ploy.

After taking a financial hit in 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions, a pair of club stalwarts have taken it upon themselves to find a new way to raise much-needed funds.

Netballers Ash Gray and Steph Bell are planning to publish a pet calendar, featuring a collection of the club’s most adored four-legged, scaled or feathered friends, dressed in club colours.

Whether it's wearing a netball dress, training top or club hoodie, draped in ribbons or sitting in a sports bag, all members have been asked to showcase their pets in Kotara South Netball Club’s iconic orange and black.

“We want to look at it and know straight away it belongs to Kotara,” Ms Gray said.

“They’re the only restrictions we’ve added.

Oh, and please don’t harm your pets.”

After putting a call out for entries on the club’s Facebook page, Ms Gray says the responses have been encouraging.

“We’ve had a turtle, a cat called Kevin, plenty of dogs and somehow one of the young girls in my team is going to dress her bird up.

“I don’t know how she’s going to do that, but she’s pretty creative so I’m looking forward to seeing it.”

The idea for the calendar was the result of regular pet-photo sharing between the pair.

“Some ideas stick and some don’t but this one, well we pushed for this one,” Ms Gray said.

Their idea has the backing of club president Helena Hannan, and if the number of entries is any indication, so too do the club’s netballers.

Votes, Ms Gray says, will be left to club committee members.

“We’d hope they’d choose on creativity, variety and pets that have a good story,” she said.

Kotara South Netball Club members Ash Gray and Steph Bell have found the purrfect way to fundraise for new club equipment. Photo: Rebecca Riddle

“Surely that means the turtle’s in already, and some rescue dogs have the best stories.”

Ms Bell and Ms Gray are hoping to have the calendars ready to distribute by the end of the year, making it a great gift for Christmas.

- Rebecca Riddle

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Mark Hughes is looking forward to the Beanie for Brain Cancer NRL round. Photo: Peter Stoop

The same resolute commitment Mark Hughes displayed on the rugby league field continues to drive him to find a cure for brain cancer.

You can certainly hear it in the Newcastle Knights legend’s voice, as he proudly talks about his foundation, which he established in 2014 after receiving the biggest scare of his life.

And, in his own words, he may have won the battle, but he’s still fighting the war.

In fact, the 44-year-old won’t rest until he’s played a pivotal role in the demise of the insidious disease.

“When my wife Kirralee and I started the Mark Hughes Foundation (MHF), we had high hopes,” he said.

“However, I never dreamed of the response we’ve had, the

support we’ve had.

“It’s just been a really great focus for myself – and our family.

“I was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2013 and the news was shattering.

“At the same time, I was blown away by the overwhelming level of support from family, friends and the community, which helped me maintain a positive mindset throughout my treatment.

“But, Kirralee and I also realised how underfunded that aspect [research] was in Australia in comparison to other cancers.

“We were astounded to discover the appalling brain cancer statistics in this country.

“It kills more children than any other disease and more people under 40 in Australia than any other cancer.

“Yet, it receives less than 5%

of government cancer research funding.

“So, we established the MHF quite quickly.

“To be honest, we launched it as a way of repaying those who had helped me and to help others in my position.

“And, it’s been a crazy journey ever since.”

Hughes, a proud member of the Knights’ 1997 and 2001 premiership-winning sides, admits he’s happy with what the MHF has achieved.

However, the work’s far from over.

“We couldn’t have done much better; we’ve raised more than $20 million,” he said.

“But, until we get better outcomes for patients and until we get a cure, we can’t be satisfied.

“We’ve funded a Brain

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says inspirational Newcastle Knights legend Mark Hughes Cancer Biobank; studies; travel grants; numerous brain cancer care coordinators right across Newcastle and regional NSW, who do a wonderful job; and equipment; as well as a scientific committee that hands out [money for] research projects around Australia including three fellowships.

“We have got some really big things in the pipeline as well.

“We’re very excited with where we’re at.

“However, we’ll never be satisfied until, ideally, we find a cure for brain cancer.

“I get plenty of satisfaction when people come up to me on the street.

“I played professional rugby league for 10 years, so I had a lot of that [attention] as a footballer.

“But, to have them tell me about their cancer journey, or who they

know, and give me their stories is touching.

“They see the MHF inspires them and wants to help them. It’s really humbling to be a part of that.

“You play sport – you win, you lose. However, this is life, it’s deadly serious.

“To be out there making a difference, it’s super special.”

The MHF’s hugely-successful Beanie for Brain Cancer campaign will be front and centre of the National Rugby League (NRL) this weekend, as it hosts the popular round.

As for Hughes’ beloved Knights, they’ll tackle the New Zealand Warriors at McDonald Jones Stadium on Saturday 19 June from 3pm.

“I can’t believe we’ve sold close to 500,000 (beanies),” the Kurri Kurri Bulldogs junior told the Newcastle Weekly.

“They’re definitely the MHF’s biggest thing on our fundraising calendar.

“When I was going through treatment, I wore beanies.

“I just felt they and brain cancer fitted really well together.

“That’s how it all started – and it’s now become a national initiative.

“Other foundations are using it as well.

“So, we’re really proud that we kicked it all off.

“My mate Matt Callander, who lost his battle with brain cancer in 2017, along with close friend Glenn Pallister were the inspiration and reason the NRL Beanie for Brain Cancer round began.

“I’m thrilled with the reaction to it.

“We’re always improving our beanies, they’re better every year.

“But, it’s not only about the money [we raise], it’s also the awareness we receive in the community.

“People see our beanies, they want one.

“It’s a really special thing.

“The quality and comfort are very good – we think we’ll have an awesome response in 2021.”

The beanies, $25 each (toddlers $20), are available at all NRL matches this weekend, as well as Lowes, participating IGA stores or online at markhughesfoundation.com.au “We haven’t set a [monetary] target,” Hughes said.

“We’re just grateful in this day and age that people, if they’ve got $25 and they can spend it, love to support the MHF. “It’s not just a beanie, it’s a symbol of hope for brain cancer.”

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Total Tennis Mount Hutton operator Matt Abbott and ANZ Charlestown branch manager Yasmin Devetak with Andrew Cooling (7), Myra Sturgeon (9), Baden Hatton (6), Matilda Watson (12), and James Riorden (7). Photo: Peter Stoop

Grant serves up kids’ court More kids are set to fall in love with tennis when a new court is built in Lake Macquarie.

The Mount Hutton Tennis Club finally has enough funds to complete its new kid-sized court thanks to a $10,000 grant from ANZ.

Awarded to the club last month, Total Tennis Mount Hutton owner Matt Abbott says it’s exciting to be able to finish a project 4 years in the making.

“We are trying to construct a kids sized mini court, it’s basically a tennis court that is scaled down

to the size of an eight-year-old,” he said.

“The idea behind it is that it allows kids to play tennis, having that smaller area means they can learn how to play until they need a bigger court.”

The club hopes the new addition will encourage more local children to get involved in tennis to develop their fundamental motor skills and promote exercise and sport.

The new Hot Shots court will also be beneficial for people living with disability and the elderly, the smaller court size will make it easier for them to play.

Moving forward, Matt is hopeful they’ll have the court built in a couple of months.

“All of the plans have been drawn up and the council has approved it so we would like to have it done as soon as possible,” he said.

“This grant means we have the full amount we need to build the

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court. All of our kids at the club are very excited – it’ll be a blue hard court, so they’re all under the impression they’ll be playing at the Australian Open.

“We’re all very keen to get it built.”

The funds have been awarded to the club as part of the ANZ Tennis Hot Shots and the Community Tennis Grants program.

The initiative has been designed to provide additional resources for clubs and schools to make tennis more accessible for everyone.

“We’re beyond thrilled that our local club, Mount Hutton Tennis Club, has been chosen to receive the ANZ Tennis Hot Shots community grant,” ANZ Charlestown branch manager Yasmin Devetak said.

“The Mount Hutton Tennis Club is a wonderful part of our community and a great supporter of ongoing grassroots tennis.”

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Waratahs set to kick off 80th anniversary celebrations Friendships will be renewed, memories relived and stories retold, when The Waratahs Rugby Union Club hosts its 80th anniversary luncheon this week.

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former Australian Wallaby Ron Harvey, to celebrate the occasion at the Hamilton North Bowling Club on Friday 18 June from noon.

Tickets are $100 – or $80 for Old Boy members – and can be made payable to the Old Boys account at

Greater Bank (BSB 637 000; AC 715 493 713 – mark payment with your name and 80th Luncheon).

Peter “Fab” Fenton, a renowned raconteur and rugby’s unofficial poet laureate, is guest speaker.

The Waratahs, formed in 1940, had planned an event last year to commemorate eight decades, however COVID-19 restrictions put paid to those arrangements.

President of the club’s Old Boys’ Association Paul Paisley said it was important to acknowledge the organisation’s establishment.

“When we found out the guys still wanted to celebrate the milestone, we made plans to host a ‘retro’ function in 2021,” he explained.

“We received a lot of interest in the anniversary luncheon when it was originally planned.

“So, our past players didn’t want to see 80 years of history disappear without any recognition.”

Paisley also asked all ex-Waratahs to bring some memorabilia to

display on the day.

“The Waratahs is one of the most well-known rugby clubs in Newcastle and has produced 33 international players in men’s, women’s, Australian Combined Services, under-21s and juniors,” he told the Newcastle Weekly.

“Players such as Cyril Burke, John Hipwell, Peter Horton, Dom Vaughan, Mike Fitzgerald and Maya Stewart are such famous names – and they all played for The Waratahs.

“Take Ron Harvey for instance.

“He was selected, in 1957, in both the Newcastle and NSW Country teams before being named in the 1957-58 Wallaby tour to the British Isles, France, Canada and the USA. “He made his Test debut against France and scored 92 points on tour.

“He captained the Wallabies twice over there, too. In fact, Ron was the club’s third Wallaby after Cyril Burke and Jack Marshall.”

- Rod Thompson

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Markets to raise vital funds for charity The Toronto Lions Markets features up to 200 stalls, selling fresh fruit and vegetables, garden plants and ornaments, tools and bric-a-brac, pet food and accessories, CDs, DVDs and vinyl records, as well as a variety of hot foods and espresso coffee. The markets will take place at Lions Park (Main Road, Toronto) on Sunday 20 June from 8am until 1pm. Ample free parking, with all money raised going to local charities.

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Art gallery’s winter season to begin with special celebration The Maitland Regional Art Gallery invites the community to be part of a special Winter Season opening weekend on Friday 18 and Saturday 19 June, as various exciting exhibitions launch. The season is headlined by Shadow Boxer, an exhibit that highlights the cultural fascination with boxing through the work of contemporary Australian artists with a keen interest in the cultural, historic and physical aspects of the sport. For more information, visit mrag.org.au

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What’s on BELMONT CWA: The organisation’s markets will take place on Thursday 17 June at Lake Macquarie Square, Mount Hutton, from 8.30am until 1pm. A selection of jams and preserves will be available as well as homemade baked items. You can also choose several other items including a selection of winter woollies. Raffle tickets will be on sale for $1 each with prizes of a large quilt, a cross-stitched tablecloth and a carry bag gift pack and will be drawn in August.

CLOWN & ANCHOR COMEDY: Newcastle’s longest-standing comedy room is back at the Crown & Anchor Hotel on 17 June from 8pm. RSVP on the website at faceopenmiccomedy.com BACK TO BACK GALLERIES: Welcomes two Sydney artists, Mike Moore and Jeff Lees, whose exhibition draws on Newcastle’s unique character, both past and present in a series of ceramic and

glass photographs. From the cedar cutters who were the backbone of the earliest settlement on the Hunter to the RAAF Base, the V8 Racing, the Knights and our beaches, the images will depict our Newcastle at the gallery at 57 Bull Street, Cooks Hill, from 18 June to 4 July (Friday, Saturday, Sunday 11am until 5pm).

2021 AUTUMN/WINTER ORCHID DISPLAY: The Maitland & Coalfields District Orchid Society Inc will stage its Autumn/Winter Orchid Display at St James’ Anglican Church Hall, corner of High and Tank streets, Morpeth, on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 June. Display hours: 9am-4pm Saturday and 9am-3pm Sunday.

LAKE MACQUARIE OVER 50’S SINGLES GROUP: Meets the first and third Sunday of each month to discuss weekday and weekend activities such as picnics, movies, theatre, concerts, trivia and card nights. Phone 0412 182 659 or 0437 770 504 for details.

WANGI WANGI VIEW CLUB: Meets on the second Monday of each month at Wangi RSL Club,

275 Watkins Road, Wangi Wangi, at 10am for 11am meeting. New members and visitors warmly welcomed. Meet guest speakers and a friendly group of women. For more details contact Lynda on 0400 472 877 or lyndamp13@gmail.com CARDIFF COMBINED PENSIONERS AND SENIOR CITIZENS: Would like to welcome new members for fun Bingo on Mondays from 9.30am until 1.15pm.

They also host carpet bowls, Friday from 9.30am until noon as well as cards (Euchre) between 12.30pm and 3pm at 52 Harrison Street, Cardiff. For more information, contact Roger on 0406 727 455 or rogerthedodger2@bigpond.com BEL AIR VIEW CLUB: Meets on third Monday of each month at South Leagues Club, 46 Llewellyn Street, Merewether, at 10.30am. Visitors and new members are warmly welcomed to join us for friendship and interesting guest speakers. For further information contact Gillian on 4963 5655.

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This week, we’re settling down by the fire, drink in hand. Why don't you join us with these two recipes that are guaranteed to warm you from the inside out?

Signature hot chocolate Serves 2 160ml full cream milk 240ml thickened cream 100g Koko Black dark chocolate shavings Combine milk and cream in a saucepan and stir gently on low heat.

Once simmering, remove from heat. Add chocolate shavings and whisk until completely melted.

Return to the heat and bring the hot chocolate back to a simmer. Then it’s ready! Best sipped somewhere cosy.

Kindly Ceramics dandelion teacup $55, Daniel Leone spoons $11 and $22, and Jo Victoria porcelain tiny pinched plate $40. Photo: Kerrie Brewer.

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Recipe and image courtesy of Koko Black.

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Cheesy onion and potato tray bake RECIPE CREATED BY BONNIE COUMBE FOR AUSTRALIAN ONIONS

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Preheat the oven to 180°C.

Serves 4 people as a side dish

Thinly slice the onions and potatoes into thin discs.

3-4 brown onions 4-5 désirée potatoes Fresh thyme Dried oregano 3-4 bay leaves 300ml cream 1 tbsp chicken stock powder 1/2 cup gruyere cheese (note: if preferred, tasty or cheddar cheese can be used instead of gruyere)

Align the round discs upright in a medium ceramic baking dish to form rows.

Add the bay leaves sporadically in between the onions and potato.

In a jug, add the cream, stock powder, dried oregano and fresh thyme and stir well. Pour the liquid over the potatoes and onions.

Sprinkle the gruyere and parmesan cheese over the potatoes and onions and top it off with the breadcrumbs.

1/4 cup breadcrumbs

Bake in the oven for 50 minutes or until the potato is soft on the inside and crunchy on the outside. If the top of the bake starts to burn cover with tinfoil.

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Peaches, citrus and apricots are ideal to plant during these cold, winter months Winter is the perfect season for garden planning and decisionmaking.

It’s important to look at what to plant and where; and how to make the best use of available space.

Citrus would be the most popular fruit tree to grow, either in the ground or in containers.

Just a reminder when planting citrus, they do need full sun to be productive.

Seeing citrus are so popular not much consideration is given to the planting of deciduous fruit trees as our coastal climate isn’t conducive to cherry, pear and apple cultivation as these fruits perform better in colder regions. The Upper Hunter, where frosts are prevalent, will certainly be more suitable to

plant these lovely trees.

There are many fruit bearing trees in both coastal and colder climates. Peaches come to mind quite readily. What succulent fruit they bear, but living in the city or suburban areas it can be difficult to control fruit fly. Unfortunately for the home gardener, there are no longer sprays available, although commercial quantities can be obtained for production growers.

There are other methods of fruit fly control available in the form of traps, but they need to be used diligently – always dispose of fallen fruit so that the fruit fly doesn’t multiply. I have noticed this pest now even attacks citrus.

Planting early fruiting varieties does help, for example. Apricots crop

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Plums are the easiest stone fruit to grow, but two trees are needed for cross pollination. Check before making a purchase to see which varieties are suitable.

Although deciduous fruit trees will have greater crop production when planted in the ground, they can be grown successfully in containers.

THIS WEEK • Spend a little time each morning to spray mist Maidenhair Ferns which are living in a heated environment.

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From travelling safely to indoor heating, winter can be a tough time for our four-legged friends.

To help pet owners navigate the change in season and keep their pets safe, PETstock veterinarian Dr Natalia Li shares three important things to remember this winter:

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Weather and travel safety

Whether you’re camping or hiking through the great outdoors, remember to always pack winter essentials to help keep your pet safe. Items in your pack should include a portable water bowl, a spare waterproof coat, first aid kit and a towel.

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If you have a safe heating system, remember to keep it on a mild temperature when leaving your home so that your pet doesn’t suffer from heat exhaustion in your absence! If you regularly use a fireplace during winter, ensure the iron guard is placed over the fireplace when your pet is indoors, and remember that candles also pose a risk to pets.

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Sale sets exciting new benchmark in New Lambton

Jewells 50 Pacific Highway A property with exceptional future potential, this much-loved home offers purchasers a rare opportunity to capitalise on a central location with park-like grounds covering substantial block dimensions.

The existing home makes a prime candidate for renovation, although it’s evident the site lends itself to a rewarding multi-occupancy development opportunity (STCA).

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block, an elevated site and it’s got extensive views east over the city to the ocean horizon.

“It looks pretty magical in the evening, picking up all the city lights.

“And it's near Blackbutt Village which is a Newcastle suburb that has seen exponential growth in recent years.”

Mr Quirk says the home was open for viewing each Saturday for four weeks prior to auction.

“We saw at least 70 to 80 people come through each Saturday,” he said.

“On auction day we had in excess of 120 people, all standing in the front yard.”

It took 18 registered bidders 18 minutes to reach the final successful bid that was won by $100.

“Our auctioneer Gavin Reynolds once again did a fantastic job,” Mr Quirk said.

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“He always works the room and gets the best price in the end, and he didn’t disappoint.”

The new owners of the property are local buyers, living within the area.

“Much of the general conversation among the buyers was whether to knock it down and rebuild or undertake an extensive renovation project.

“What the owners have planned remains to be seen,” Mr Quirk said.

“I think for now they’re just getting used to the idea that it’s theirs.”

Boasting more than 40 years' experience in the real estate industry, Mr Quirk is quick to point out that the Aldyth Street sale is just one of the many to sell for an unprecedented price.

“As I’ve said Newcastle is no longer a best-kept secret,” he said.

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A simple three-bedroom, one bathroom home in New Lambton has set a new benchmark for Newcastle’s Borrelli Quirk Real Estate, selling for more than $180,000 over reserve.

The 711 sq/m home on Aldyth Street was sold at auction a fortnight ago for a price agent Bill Quirk says was “well above expectations”.

Built in 1953 the home had remained in the same Italian migrant family for almost 65 years.

After attracting unprecedented attention online prior to auction, the property sold in less than 20 minutes.

“We had all cannons firing for us and our data indicators tell us that the property had 30,666 hits across our websites,” Mr Quirk told the Newcastle Weekly.

“We knew it would generate quite a bit of interest.

“It’s in a tightly held and soughtafter location, it’s a deep level garden

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13 COBBIN PARADE BELMONT Crisply Renovated Lifestyle Home.

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CANCER 22 JUNE – 22 JULY

LIBRA 24 SEPT – 23 OCT

CAPRICORN 22 DEC – 20 JAN

You may be unhappy in a relationship, but not know why and it is your intuition that will hold the keys to your problems.

Perhaps you are dreaming of a past lover or fantasising about someone unobtainable. Be patient as the clarity you need will come to you.

Mercury retrograde in Gemini ends on 22 June, so expect any recent problems with communications, travel or technology to be resolved or disappear. Emotionally, you need to accept who you are and where you have come from and set about making the best of life.

You might have been feeling overly sensitive lately and could find yourself rising to the bait in any conversation that could easily turn into an argument. It may be best to keep your head down for a while. Problems should ease once Mercury retrograde in Gemini ends on 22 June.

Jupiter in your third house over the next few months means you’re bound to come up with some great new ideas and your mind will be working overtime. You’ll be so busy fielding phone calls and emails, that you’ll find yourself acting as a temporary secretary for a while.

TAURUS 21 APR – 21 MAY

LEO 23 JULY – 23 AUG

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Be cautious on the financial front as there may be some hidden charges, or someone is not being totally upfront with you. Be certain to read all documents and paperwork before signing them. Rushing ahead in this area of life could cause regrets for some time to come.

If you have something important to say, make sure your meaning is crystal clear. You will find that most problems are because no one has all the facts. There will also be some good news about your partner or a loved one which you will be happy to hear about.

This is not the week to agree to anything important without taking the chance to think it through or to seek advice from others. Any business matters you are involved in could become complicated. Teamwork is the key to success at home or work over the next few months.

Try to let your guard down a bit this week, Aquarius. If you want attention, you’re going to have to allow yourself to be a little bit vulnerable and ask for support.

You may notice shifts in your social circle in coming weeks, mainly due to establishing healthy boundaries.

GEMINI 22 MAY – 21 JUNE

VIRGO 24 AUG – 23 SEPT

SAGITTARIUS 23 NOV – 21 DEC

PISCES 20 FEB – 20 MAR

With Jupiter restoring balance, you’re aware you don’t have all the answers, but life is unfolding just as it should. At work you may find yourself a part of a new group of friends or colleagues. If you have been exhausted, your vitality will be restored.

At work, circumstances out of your control may prevent you from progressing as fast as you’d like. If you use your charm, you’re likely to learn something to your advantage.

Virgos in a relationship may take up a sporting hobby or some kind of shared interest with your partner.

If there have been issues in your work or family life lately, it’s time to take some positive steps in sorting the situation out. A family member may be moving home, and you will be keen to help them get things organised. Things are looking up from 22 June.

With Jupiter in Pisces, there should be some fun social events to look forward to. But if you are too straightforward, it may adversely affect those around you, including your nearest and dearest. You would be wise to control your way of speaking if you wish to avoid unnecessary arguments.

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HUNTER VALLEY

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ANTENNA SERVICE • • • • •

Free Quotes • 30 years experience • pensioner discounts • all areas

Call Julie on 0413 017 353 or email

Julie.h@newcastleweekly.com.au 44

Lic no. 202694C

BRICKLAYERS

FREE QUOTES!

Retaining Walls • Fences • New Homes

PHONE ADAM 0414 311 720 Lic 236513C

• Plans to Council • Gable Carports • Awnings • Screen Enclosures • Glass Rooms • Decks • Deal directly with the Builder/Owner Lic No. 162879c

B.L.N.179648C

Servicing Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

M 0423 523 315

D + J MILLER CONSTRUCTIONS *NEW HOMES extensions renovations *Maintenance *all aspects of building

HUNTER BUILDING AND BATHROOMS RENOVATIONS • Full bathroom renovation from start to finish • Small renovations, decks and patios

Call Julie on 0413 017 353 or email Julie.h@newcastleweekly.com.au

No job too big or small!

FREE quotes!

Honest + reliable service!

Phone Daryl 0400 117 867 OR 4920 7526

Licence No: 167510c

BOOK YOUR SPACE

Email anruca@bigpond.com

Free Quotes

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

FREE QUOTES PLEASE CALL TROY 0414997639 EMAIL TROYSBATHROOMS@HOTMAIL.COM

BUILDERS

Extensions Renovations Decks

Phone Matt: 4971 6762 0414 941 922

ABN 27697651570 Artick:AU46521

To get your business listed

0422 622 264

AV BROWN BRICKLAYING

Servicing Newcastle and Lake Mac region

Call 0409 854 388

nathan@nathanbrownbuilding.com.au

AWNINGS

REFRIGERATION & AIR CONDITIONING

FREE QUOTE

Call Nathan today for an obligation free quote

huntervalleyantennaservice.com.au

NW0273

• Supply • Installation • Servicing

• BATHROOM RENOVATIONS • Commercial or Residential • Renovations & Extensions • Fully Licenced and Insured • Decks and Pergolas • Personal service & reliability

Digital Antenna Installations & Repairs Poor Reception Area Specialist Digital TV Fault Detection External Outlets All Work Guaranteed

Call ALAN WRIGHT 0412 782 202

AIR CONDITIONING SERVICES Air conditioning:

NBB Nathan Brown Building

NW0449

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NW0698

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NW0013

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NW0085-V2

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Lic 297378C

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NW0534

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BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

NW0997

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ANTENNAS

CARPENTERS & JOINERS

NW0467

Air Conditioning . . . . .

Antennas . . . . . . . . . .

Awnings . . . . . . . . . .

Bathroom Renovations .

Bricklayers . . . . . . . . .

Builders . . . . . . . . . . .

Carpenters & Joiners. . .

Collectables . . . . . . . .

Computer Repairs . . . .

Concreting . . . . . . . . .

Doors . . . . . . . . . . . .

Electrical . . . . . . . . . .

Gardening . . . . . . . . .

Guttering. . . . . . . . . .

Gyprocking . . . . . . . .

Handyman . . . . . . . . .

Home Maintenance . . .

Hot Water . . . . . . . . .

Painting. . . . . . . . . . .

Plumbing & Gasfitting. .

Roofing . . . . . . . . . . .

Rubbish Removals . . . .

Tree Services. . . . . . . .

Contact 0413 017 353 E Julie.h@newcastleweekly.com.au

CARPENTRY DECKING

Household Repairs and Maintenance

0412 661 106

Handyman Dave NW00182

Contact 0413 017 353 E Julie.h@newcastleweekly.com.au

Trades & Services Guide GARDENING

COINS

LAWN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Lawn mowing • Pruning Hedging • Weed spraying • Garden Care • Friendly service & very reliable.

NW0303

Call Danny on 0401 068 616 Or Suzanne on 0401 656 145

Lic L10548

CONCRETING

Call Terry 4954 0309 or 0414 540 309 GYPROCKING

PRO-CONCRETING

MG PLASTERING

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

Qualified in all aspects of

GYPROCK AND PLASTERING

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

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

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

Cherry Plumbing

Call Alan

0413 753 883 Newcastle

24 Hour Service

– NO JOB TOO SMALL –

NW0985

Patch-up specialists.

PHONE MICK 0419 977 039 Lic 251316c

Hot Water Systems | Gas and Electric

GYPROCKING • • • •

New Work Renovations Pre Paint Repairs Small jobs

Call Bill 0401 624 029

• Blocked Drains • Hot Water Systems • Water Jetter • Drain Camera • Maintenance • Renovations • Diagnostic Expert Licence No L13318

PAINTING

Pensioner discounts LIC NO. 77284C

ALL WORK GUARANTEED • FREE QUOTES • ALL AREAS

PAINTER HANDYman • Quality Work • Pensioner Discounts • Dulux Paint Specialist • Low Rates Over 30 Years Painting Experience

0402 923 984 OR 4955 4677 Lic No: 18545C

HANDYMAN

ELECTRICAL Licenced Electrician Quality Work Guaranteed Pensioner Discounts

HOT WATER

NW1100

NW0070

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

YOUR LOCAL HANDYMAN Decks Kitchens Gutters Painting Carpentry & more...

Keith Minton

Highly Decorated Painting Services

Prompt • Pristine • Professional

FREE QUOTES

Interior + exterior painting + decorating

“Reliable & On-Time”

1800 803 339

CALL Robert 0449 019 166 Nathan 0431 754 132

SCAN CODE

LICENSED** POLICE CHECKED PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURED WORK HEALTH & SAFETY CERTIFIED

**WHERE REQUIRED

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

NW0253

0421 750 216

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

NW0341

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

NW0062

> Computer Repairs & Upgrades > Computer Tuition > Friendly & Affordable Help

Sliding Door, Window & Wardrobe Repairs Sliding Door, Window & Wardrobe Repairs

HOME MAINTENANCE

NW0058

Dan’s Mobile Computer Service

DOORS

jeffreywalexander@hotmail.com

CARDIFF GUTTERING SPECIALIST

We Come To You!

proconcrete@hotmail.com

ph. 0448 980 180 or 02 4945 1465

GUTTERING

Computer Problems?

0410 312 247

Jeff Alexander

Jeff Baran 0402 902 377

COMPUTER REPAIRS

02 4023 7547 02 4023 7547

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

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Penny Lane Market Place

Lic No: 132271C

Alexander Handyman Services

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Buying & Selling Australian + World: Coins, Notes, Stamps & Medals

Mick Dunley

HANDYMAN

NW0088

COLLECTABLES

ABN 55757066216 Work up to $5000

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Contact 0413 017 353 E Julie.h@newcastleweekly.com.au

Trades & Services Guide PLUMBING & GASFITTING

CARDIFF

PLUMBING

• All roof repairs & renewal Service guaranteed Ph Shane 4959 6091 Mob 0410 564 044

Dave Knights Plumbing Services

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Dave Knight Mob: 0418 686 472

NW0132

Newcastle

24 Hour Service

REPAIRS

Serving TH

E HUNTER

Tree Lopping specialists

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

A

LTITUDE

NW0341

Licence No L13318

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

Lic No: 261305C

NW0923

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To book your space, call Julie on 0413 017 353 or email Julie.h@newcastleweekly.com.au 46

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

10 lucky Newcastle Weekly readers will each win a copy of Save Me Too.

Tree Removal • Stump Grinding Pruning and Crown Maintenance NW0015

EMAIL: oziwiroofi ng@gmail.com

Enter to WIN

benny57@bigpond.net.au

NW1363

FR QUOEE TE

www.oziwi.com.au

BTS TREE SERVICES

Mobile: 0408 681 866 Phone Ian: 4948 6551

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

It’s seventeen months since Nelly Rowe (Lennie James, The Walking Dead) rescued vulnerable young woman Grace (Olive Gray, Dark Money) whilst searching for his missing daughter Jody (Indeyarna Donaldson-Holness, Deep Water).

Could Grace provide clues to Jody’s fate, or will she derail Nelly’s desperate quest to find his daughter – with potentially terrible consequences for him and those around him?

Save Me Too is out now on DVD and iTunes.

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

40 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE NO JOB TOO SMALL OR LARGE

Lic. No. 73493C

Dennis 0412 453 317

PHONE BRICE OR MANDY

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

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

My License is your guarantee of a QUALITY JOB

0421 321 458 0416 152 422

TREE SERVICES NW1400-V8

• Blocked Drains • Hot Water Systems • Water Jetter • Drain Camera • Maintenance • Renovations • Diagnostic Expert

NW1293

0412 510 111 or 4933 5280

0413 753 883

ROOFING

ROOF

FREE QUOTES!

Call Alan

Hot Water Systems | Gas and Electric

A high-throttle and dark mystery

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

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

Call Julie on 0413 017 353 or email Julie.h@newcastleweekly.com.au

RUBBISH REMOVALS

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

Cherry Plumbing

NW0054

• No job too big or small • Quality tradesman

Lic no 112440c

NW0063

Phone Terry Slupik - All areas

4954 0309 • 0414 540 309

BOOK YOUR SPACE

RIGHT AS RAIN ROOFING

Lic L10548

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

NW0418-V17

Big or small, we do it all!

ROOFING

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

Book your advert on 0413 017 353

To enter, visit newcastleweekly.com.au and click on the ‘Entertainment’ tab to ‘Competitions’, find the competition you wish to enter and follow the entry instructions. Entries close 9am Thursday 24 June 2021 and winners drawn same day. One entry per person. Entrants must be aged 18+.

Newcastle Weekly competition winners The winners in Newcastle Weekly’s latest round of competition draws are: Cranston Academy family passes Helen Bliss, Kim Stark, Denise Fitzpatrick, Susan Powell, Carolyn Hutton

My favourite things MY TEDDY BEAR – HONEYCOMB Even though I’m passing very quickly into confirmed adulthood I still adore sharing my nights with this little fuzzball. He was given to me as a gift on my final performance of Mary Poppins in Sydney back in 2011.

MY CONDA (CITY OF NEWCASTLE DRAMA AWARD) FOR THE HISTORY BOYS I don’t hold much importance to awards past the fact that it’s nice to be recognised, however this one is extra special for me. This play, with this company, at this time of my life was so formative for me and this award just serves as a physical manifestation of that life affirming experience.

Nicholas Thoroughgood ACTOR, DIRECTOR, PLAYWRIGHT

Nicholas is an actor, writer and director from Newcastle, who has worked at Young People’s Theatre (YPT) for a number of years. He also trained at YPT Theatre School as a child. Nick directed the company’s previous productions of Disney’s Alice in Wonderland JR. and Arthur Miller’s The Crucible. Nick has written and directed many other productions and even toured their work throughout NSW. They trained at 16th Street Acting Studio in Melbourne and even starred as Michael Banks in the Australian Cast of Mary Poppins at the Capitol Theatre. Nick is currently directing YPT’s upcoming production of BUNYIPS, A Big Beautiful Mess of a Play which opens at YPT on 29 June.

It is based on the Australian novel Naked Bunyip Dancing

by Steven Herrick and is a delightful story of Australian children in their final year of primary school.

MY COPY OF THE CRUCIBLE This is yet another cracker of a play that I’ve been lucky enough to be involved in as it was the first production I ever directed. As a gift the entire cast wrote special messages to me in a copy of the script; I’ve read that copy more times than I can count.

THE THREE OTHER BUSIEST PEOPLE IN NEWCASTLE I love all of my friends, but I have to admit that I can’t relate to anyone more than these three incredible humans. I adore spending time with them, creating with them, and – as is mostly the case – laughing so hard with them I feel a little ill.

YOUNG PEOPLE’S THEATRE This object’s a big one, but it needs to be said that most of the things on this list are because of this company. They’re seminal in the lives of so many and I know it’s grown to feel like a second home and a family for me, in every sense of the word.

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