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contents 04 Well, lock it in Eddie… we’re going to the polls next month.

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After weeks of toing and froing, Prime Minister Scott Morrison finally announced the next Federal Election would take place on 21 May.

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From the editor

And, to be honest, the date wasn’t too much of a surprise, he was just keen to delay the proclamation as long as possible in his quest to retain his leadership role.

In fact, both he and Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese hit the ground running almost immediately, although the Labor frontman endured a hiccup or two on the opening day of the campaign.

But, one thing is assured.

We’re going to see ScoMo and Albo, and their respective political cohorts, out on the hustings in the Hunter more regularly over the next five-and-a-half weeks.

Both men realise this region will play a key role in the result.

It’s not just the seat of Hunter that’s up for grabs, thanks to the retirement of long-time member Joel Fitzgibbon.

From those in the know, Paterson and Shortland are also there for the taking, despite the hard-working efforts of incumbents Meryl Swanson and Pat Conroy in recent years.

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HEALTHY REDEVELOPMENT

John Hunter Hospital ready for a facelift HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Jack, Josh and Fiona celebrate Ari’s first year LASTING LOVE

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John Hunter Hospital to undergo redevelopment A new $835 million development is set to deliver a ground-breaking and integrated health zone for the Hunter region.

It comes as premier global construction company Multiplex was appointed this week to deliver the enabling works for the John Hunter Hospital Innovation Precinct (JHHIP), in partnership with Heath Infrastructure and Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), at New Lambton.

The JHHIP, part of the NSW Government’s record $10.8 billion investment in health infrastructure to 2024, will see the existing John Hunter and John Hunter Children’s hospitals redeveloped to include a state-of-the-art seven-level Acute Services Building (ASB) along with refurbishment to parts of the

existing premises.

The project is expected to significantly increase critical care capacity, with a 60% increase in Intensive Care Unit capacity and almost 50% more theatres.

The new Emergency Department will see treatment spaces for patients boosted by more than 50%, while there’ll be new spaces for women and children including paediatric and neonatal intensive care units, as well as two new inpatient units.

Multiplex’s regional managing director David Ghannoum said the world-class facilities were designed to meet the growing needs of Newcastle, the greater Hunter and northern NSW. “We’re delighted to expand our contribution to health services in the region, having recently celebrated

The John Hunter Hospital Innovation Precinct is a step closer to fruition.

the opening of the New Maitland Hospital,” he explained.

“We look forward to working with Health Infrastructure and HNELHD to help realise their sustainability goals and bring to life the design concepts developed as part of their community consultation.”

Multiplex will also deliver its 15th Connectivity Centre, a physical hub to bring together employment and support services and connect local job seekers with opportunities on the project and beyond.

“The Connectivity Centre is a

proven model, which we successfully rolled out on the New Maitland Hospital,” Mr Ghannoum said.

“We are committed to having a positive impact in the community as part of our role here and creating opportunities for local participation wherever possible.”

Multiplex, who recently completed the $470 million New Maitland Hospital on time, will start enabling works for the project next month with expected completion in early 2026.

- Rod Thompson

YWCA Hunter Region to commemorate centenary YWCA is celebrating 100 years in the Hunter.

Born at a time when women held limited status in society, Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) became a symbol of learning, equality, and refuge in the region since it first opened its doors in Newcastle in March 1922.

The group that aims to advocate and support visiting and local women and families, first found its home in an old, renovated hotel formerly known as The Blue Bell, on Thorn Street.

YWCA Hunter Region executive director Anne Tait says this year’s anniversary offers the group a chance to celebrate a century of good work.

“We are very proud of the impact we have made to the lives of women, families and community over the past 4

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100 years in the Hunter region,” she said.

“We will continue to advocate and support gender equality and culture in all its forms.”

The YWCA was welcomed into Newcastle off the back of the war that was expected to end all wars.

The women-led organisation began in England in 1855 when two Christian women started a prayer group to pray for women of all classes and in all situations.

Throughout the years YWCA became known for more than its “hostels and hockey sticks”.

It debated for equal pay for women, ran classes in sex education and psychology, assisted single mothers and children post-war, as well as assisting new migrants, fighting for social justice and running youth clubs and after school

YWCA Hunter Region executive director Anne Tait and executive assistant Natalie Smith are looking forward to celebrating the group’s 100th year in the community. Photo: Peter Stoop

activities.

YWCA Hunter Region has accrued a century of its own experiences and plans to share them with the community in an array of events to be held throughout 2022.

The first of which will be the YWCA Hunter Centenary Gala Event at the Merewether Surfhouse on Saturday 1 October.

“YWCA Hunter Region Inc is excited to celebrate 100 years of advocating, empowering and

connecting women and families for a stronger community,” Ms Tait told Newcastle Weekly.

“We are looking forward to celebrating our centenary year with our associates, members, friends and the wonderful Hunter community.”

For further details contact 4929 2954 or email: info@ ywcahunterregion.org.au Go to newcastleweekly.com.au for the full story and more photos.

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Jack, Josh and Fiona celebrate Ari’s first year Just over 12 months ago Josh and Jack Bowman-Pinnock were eagerly awaiting the arrival of their baby.

The pair, married in 2018, always knew they wanted to have a child, so after their nuptials they started their surrogacy journey.

After months of research in 2019 they met Raymond Terrace’s Fiona Morrison – the woman who would carry their baby.

Fast forward to now, Josh and Jack are proud dads to little Ari Rose while Fiona is an ecstatic auntie.

Friday 1 April marked Ari’s first birthday, the trio cannot believe 12 months has flown by.

“It is quite daunting to think that the year has gone that quickly,” Josh said.

“It’s been a really, really great

year – it’s completely mind-blowing that she is turning one.”

Fiona is so proud of the couple and is honoured to play a part in their story.

“It feels heartwarming seeing them as dads,” Fiona said.

“They are now on the ride that is parenthood and I helped to make that happen.

“I love every photo and every post, I just love seeing and hearing what they’re all up to.

“As we all know, parenting is bloody hard work, but they are doing such a fantastic job and love Ari more than anything in the world.”

Despite wanting time to slow down a little bit, they’re all excited to watch Ari continue to grow.

Ari with her dads Josh and Jack at her birthday party earlier this month.

“She is very very cheeky, she has such a big personality and has got this love for life that I just haven’t seen before,” Josh said.

“She is such a happy little girl and is absolutely flourishing in all aspects.”

“I think she is such a beautiful little girl, she has developed a big personality and is sweet and kind and funny and sometimes sassy,” Fiona added.

“I can’t wait to watch her grow through the years and be a part of her life.”

The family hopes their story encourages other people who are on their surrogacy journey.

“We want to show people that it is possible, you’ve just got to set your mind to it,” Josh said.

Go to newcastleweekly.com.au for the full story.

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Newcastle teen’s calling for all codes to donate their football boots For 13-year-old Hugo CabalzarLampert, playing football is what winter is all about.

Tying the laces on a pair of footy boots each weekend during the colder months gives him a buzz.

It’s also a joy he believes everyone should have access to.

Which is why he and his mum Naomi are collecting unwanted football boots for the Wilcannia Aboriginal Barkindji Community.

“I love playing AFL and if kids miss out on this because they don’t have boots I want to try and help,” Hugo says.

Naomi and Hugo are encouraging all football codes in the Hunter to

donate their unwanted boots to the Wallsend Health Campus Aboriginal Health Unit.

The boots will then be passed on to those in Wilcannia who are keen to lace up for a game.

“I know in our house we always get to the start of the footy season and think what are we going to do with the old pairs of boots,” Naomi says.

“Kids always outgrow shoes within a year.

“I’ve got two boys who play footy, so there’s always a spare pair floating around.

“This way we know our boots are going to a good home.”

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Newcastle teenager Hugo Cabalzar-Lampert (13) is hoping football players across the region will help him in his bid to assist remote Indigenous communities enjoy playing his favourite sport. Photo: Peter Stoop

Wilcannia is a remote town in north-west NSW, about 200km from Broken Hill.

It has a population of about 800 people.

Its local Aboriginal people are Paakantyi, or Barkindji or Barkandji, all meaning “river people” or “belonging to the river”.

The town drew media attention in September 2021 after it became one of the worst hit by COVID-19.

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Football boots of all shapes and sizes can be dropped in the bin marked ‘Football Boots’ at the Moonbi Street entrance at Alder Park Sports Club in Wallsend, between 9am and 9pm.

Naomi is also happy to collect the boots from local football clubs if needed.

“This is not just for Newcastle City (AFL Club), we’d love to see all clubs in our region get involved,” she said.

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Resilient Noah claims national cycling crown It consumed two years of toil… but it was certainly worth the wait for talented Maitland cyclist Noah Mason.

The young sprinter dominated the U17 men’s division at the AusCycling National Track Championships in Brisbane, returning home with four gold medals and a silver.

The Newcastle Hunter Cycling Club member won the sprint, time trial, team sprint and keirin events and picked up second in the scratch race for good measure.

Not a bad haul for a youngster making his debut on the Australian stage in elite company.

“It took a lot of hard work to get there,” Mason admitted.

“I missed my first nationals in 2020, and three other championships, due to COVID and a broken

collarbone. So, ever since then, I’ve been waiting to race.

“I was hoping to come away with a few medals.

“But, I wasn’t quite sure what would happen on the day – I hadn’t seen some riders [in action] for a while or what the competition would be like.

“In the end, I think it was a pretty good result. Four gold, and a silver, definitely exceeded my expectations.”

The meeting capped off a stellar month for the 16-year-old, too.

At the AusCycling NSW Junior State Trach Championships, Mason secured victories in the U17 men’s 500m time trial, scratch, keirin and sprint as well as third in the points race.

He then teamed up with Matthew

Newcastle Hunter Cycling Club member Noah Mason proudly displays his medal haul. Photo: Rod Thompson

Drohan and Jake Pajtl to snare bronze in the team sprint.

However, the Maitland Grossman Year 10 student still has much to achieve moving forward.

“I’d love to represent my country at the Commonwealth or Olympic Games one day,” he told the Newcastle Weekly.

“That would be the ultimate goal.

“But, I’m just playing it by ear at the moment and not getting too

ahead of myself.

“For the time being, I’d like to thank mum and dad, all the coaches, supporters and sponsors who have helped me so far.

“When I was growing up, and riding at the Newcastle Velodrome, I watched the older riders and thought ‘I want to be like them’.

“So, I hope the younger ones look at me and think the same.”

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Edgeworth couple reminisces seven decades of marriage

Marie and Peter Reddon are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary this month.

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They married their first love and their union has lasted 70 years.

When Edgeworth’s Peter and Marie Reddon commemorate their platinum wedding anniversary this month, they will be celebrating the success of the small things.

The couple, now both aged 89, can still recall the intimacy of that fine autumn Saturday in 1952.

They were 19-year-olds when they said “I do” in a ceremony on 19 April at the Saint Alban’s Anglican Church in Quirindi.

“It was a small wedding – things were tough in those days – there were no bridesmaids, groomsmen, page boys or flower girls, we didn’t even have enough money to get photos taken,” Marie said.

“It was just the two of us, it was a quiet wedding. It wasn’t hot, it wasn’t cold, it was just a nice day.”

The pair had met at the local tennis court in Quirindi.

“I had come down with my mother and father from Willow Creek and Peter was there with his mother and father,” Marie recalls.

“That’s where families met in those days. The adults would talk while the children ran around a bit.

“I remember we’d put the kids to sleep in the supper room under the tables while we were at dances.

“That’s what you did back in those days. And, then we’d dance for hours.”

After making their vows within the Henry Street parish that was then 70 years old, Peter and Marie celebrated with a reception at Marie’s family home “just past Willow Creek”.

Later that year the newlyweds became parents.

They would go on to raise five children and live at various locations in the New England.

“Peter was a stud groomer,” Marie told the Newcastle Weekly.

“He worked on pastoral stations. He’d take cattle to shows in Sydney and Brisbane, and all over the place.

“He’s had that many jobs over the years, it’s hard to keep up.”

But in 1964, the pair uprooted to Edgeworth hoping to offer their children a better education.

“Peter was working on a property in Gunnedah and the girls were ready to go to high school,” Marie says.

“We were too far from school and Peter said ‘it’s time to move to Newcastle’ so we did.”

They’ve enjoyed many adventures together over the years, they’ve had immense joy and faced unbearable heartache together, including the loss of one of their children, then aged 19, who died in an accident in 1976.

When asked what the key ingredient was in creating a marriage that lasts 70 years Marie smiles.

“It’s a long time isn’t it?” she said.

“There’s no secret, in fact that’s it really – we had no secrets.

“We were always together, we did everything together, we just enjoyed it that way. And, when the children came along it was just us and the children.”

Peter and Marie Reddon were hoping to celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary with a family gathering but COVID-19 has put a halt to that.

“We’ll just put it off for a bit,” Marie says.

“It doesn’t matter. We still have each other. I’d be lost without him actually.”

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Teddy Bear’s Picnic Proudly sponsored by Port Waratah Coal, from 10am until 2pm on Wednesday 20 April, the Hunter Region Botanic Gardens will host a Teddy Bear’s Picnic. Bring your teddy bear, a packed picnic basket and picnic blanket and enjoy live music performed by the Australian Army Band, story time from Hunter Heroes, giant lawn games and local businesses Spiral Spuds and ice cream. SES and Fire & Rescue NSW will also be in attendance. It’s $5 per person, go to huntergardens.org.au/events1 for more info.

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Toronto-Macquarie Men’s Probus Club The Toronto-Macquarie Men’s Probus Club is searching for retired men who are looking for friendship, fun, outings with wives and partners, or sharing a yarn with like-minded retirees. The club meets on the first Tuesday of the month at the Royal Motor Yacht Club, Toronto at 9am. If you’re looking to enjoy a relaxed and interesting meeting with guest speakers and a great morning tea then contact our representatives Ron on 4950 4224 or Paul on 0407 702 886. Come as a visitor with no obligation to join until you’re completely satisfied we have what you’re looking for.

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Hunter VIEW Club The Hunter VIEW Club meets at 10am on the fourth Wednesday of every month at Club Charlestown. The next meeting is on 27 April. The group would like to extend an invitation to all ladies to come along. Enjoy morning tea, lunch and social activities. Contact Suzanne 0417 230 149 for more information.

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Mums and bubs farm tour This special Easter weekend farm tour at Purple Pear Farm (131 Anambah Road, Anambah) is for parents with small children. The tour is slow-paced with a chance to get up close to farm animals. Entry is $30 for parent and includes children under 5, each child over 5 years old is $10. Everyone is encouraged to bring snacks for the little ones and themselves, tea and coffee is provided. There is the opportunity to enjoy a picnic lunch after the tour (if you bring it).

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Easter treats Why not spend some time in the kitchen making delicious treats this Easter long weekend?

Hot cross bun pull-apart Serves 10 | Prep 15 mins | Rise 2 hours | Cooking 30 mins 4 1/4 cups (640g) plain flour (bread flour if available) 3 tsp baker’s yeast 1/2 cup (110g) caster sugar 2 tsp mixed spice 2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp salt 50g unsalted butter, melted and cooled 1 1/2 cups full cream milk (warmed in microwave for 45 seconds) 1 egg, room temperature 1 1/2 cups (210g) sultanas or chocolate chips Zest of 2 oranges Extra 1/4 cup plain flour (if needed for sticky dough) For the syrup 3/4 cup butter 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp cinnamon Combine flour, yeast, sugar, mixed spice, cinnamon, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer. Attach a dough hook in the mixer and add butter,

milk, egg, sultanas, and orange zest to the flour. Mix until a smooth elastic dough forms, about 5 minutes. If dough is sticky and doesn’t come away from the side of the bowl, add another 1/4 cup flour.

First rise: Leave dough in the bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Place in a warm spot to rise until doubled in size. Note: this can take anywhere between 1 to 1 1/2 hours depending on how warm it is.

Grease a large Bundt pan with melted butter. Remove plastic wrap from the bowl and punch down the dough to deflate. Dust work surface with flour and knead for one minute, then cut dough into pieces and roll into golf size balls.

Make the syrup by melting the butter and whisking in the sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon. Roll each ball of dough into the syrup and line them up randomly in the Bundt tin.

Second rise: Let dough sit in Bundt tin for another 30 minutes to allow the dough to rise again. In the meantime, pre-heat oven to 180°C. Place the Bundt pan in the oven and bake for 30 minutes or until top is a golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool for just a few minutes before turning the ring onto a plate to serve.

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Pour mixture into pan and smooth down with a spatula.

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Joss and Henry take on LEGO Masters challenge Brothers Joss and Henry have always loved LEGO. As kids they’d play with the building blocks, creating different worlds and objects – anything their imagination desired.

Fast forward to now and their knowledge of the toy will see them beamed onto TV screens across the country for the fourth season of LEGO Masters.

Premiering at 7.30pm on Monday 18 April on Channel 9/NBN, in each episode, the teams will compete in special challenges devised and judged

by Ryan “Brickman” McNaught, with the added importance of impressing host Hamish Blake.

Contestants will have to pull out all the stops if they want to avoid elimination and make it to the finale for a chance to win $100,000.

Joss is already a well-known builder in the LEGO world.

He works at the certified store in Charlestown and has had one of his builds exhibited at the LEGO House Masterpiece Gallery in Denmark.

The 23-year-old had been wanting to apply to the show since it first aired but needed to find the perfect partner – he quickly realised Henry was his

ideal match.

While he’s not as experienced in LEGO, he’s also creatively minded, and Joss knew they would work well together.

The duo believes it’s the greatest season of the series yet.

“You’ve got nothing to lose by watching it – it’s the best show on television,” Joss said.

The Newcastle-based siblings said taking part in the competition was one of the best things they’ve ever done.

“I learnt a lot about LEGO from the show,” Henry said. “We were just learning so much from all the people that were there, they all live and breathe LEGO which is really cool.”

Joss added it was an incredible challenge.

“I don’t think many people go on the show with the experience of building something as big as some of the stuff you build for [the competition],” he said.

“So, you don’t know how to make it work and the steps that go into making something that size.”

“But, contrary to that, we also didn’t know what we were capable of,” Henry said.

Brothers Joss and Henry are excited for Novocastrians to watch the latest season of LEGO Masters. Photo: Peter Stoop

“No one’s got a full-sized brick pit at home, so you don’t get to try out what you could do with that amount of LEGO. “It was like the ultimate canvas which is pretty cool.”

The duo likens LEGO to art.

“It’s an art form like anything else really,” Joss said.

“Some people prefer to draw, some people prefer to sculpt and others love building with LEGO. “On the show, it’s crazy to see that everyone gets the same prompts but everyone makes completely different things.”

Even if they don’t win, Joss and Henry are grateful for the experience and new connections they’ve made.

“We met some of the best people,” Henry said.

“We couldn’t have asked for a

better crew, [it was a group of] wildly different people that all share a passion.

“It’s a bit of a formula for friendship – you get all these people that are stupidly obsessed with the same thing to hang out with each other for a few months.”

“You went in there and you knew you all had this one thing in common, so we just instantly hit it off,” Joss added.

The duo aren’t the only locals who will appear on the show, fellow Novocastrians Trent and Paul are also taking on the competition.

The fun-loving couple were the first Australian gay men to be wed in New Zealand in 2013, years before marriage equality laws were passed in our country.

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WIN! Tocal Field Days family passes It is less than three weeks until the Hunter’s largest agricultural show, Tocal Field Days, gets underway. And, manager Charise Foulstone is planning for record crowds between Friday 29 April and Sunday 1 May, with new attractions and the return of favourite visitor activities. Ms Foulstone said local people and exhibitors were telling her they were looking forward to putting the impacts COVID-19 and recent flooding behind them to enjoy a great weekend out.

“Tocal Field Days plays an important role in connecting farmers and community, as well as showcasing the Hunter’s outstanding produce and farming sector,” she stated.

“It educates people about the importance of agriculture and where food comes from. It also gives farmers and farm suppliers a chance to get together, share ideas and to buy from each other. Local community groups also benefit from grants issued from the event’s proceeds – 12 groups shared $35,000 last year.”

The three-day extravaganza, at the Tocal Agricultural Centre at Paterson, will host almost 300 exhibitors.

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What’s on MOVIE NIGHT: Wangi Lakeside Holiday Park is hosting two movie nights free of charge for all guests, residents and visitors to the area.

Bring a camp chair, picnic rug and some snacks to join in the fun. A movie will screen tonight (14 April) and next Thursday (21 April).

EASTER EGG HUNT: On Sunday 17 April the Museum of Art and Culture in Lake Macquarie will host an Easter Egg Hunt. The event starts at 10am where children will create their own Easter baskets or sculptures before going on a hunt at 10.45am. Bookings are essential, go to eventbrite. com.au/e/artspace-easter-egghunt-and-fun-family-artmakingtickets-304320670317 for more info.

THE LEGO CHALLENGE: Are you feeling hungry? Use LEGO and your imagination to create food in this challenge. Newcastle Library will supply the LEGO, but the rest is up to you, under the pressure of a timer.

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Join Alice in Wonderland for an adventure at Newcastle Museum.

FUNGI WORKSHOP FOR KIDS: From 9.30am until 12pm on Friday 22 April, the Hunter Region Botanic Gardens will host a workshop for kids. Learn about basic fungi and what to look for, as well as how to photograph fungi and upload to iNaturalist.

Cost is $5 per person. Go to huntergardens.org.au/ for more info.

out. The sequel to the celebrated 2018 production, Blanc de Blanc, the performance pops the cork on breath-taking live jazz, thrilling circus tricks, sidesplitting comedy, astounding acrobatics and risqué humour. It’s in Newcastle until 1 May as part of The Spiegeltent. Go to strutnfret. com/spiegeltentnewcastle/ to book tickets.

ALICE’S WONDERLAND: When Novocastrians visit Newcastle Museum during the school holidays, they’re invited to jump down a rabbit hole and join Alice in Wonderland for a scientific adventure. Alice’s Wonderland – A Most Curious Adventure is open until 10 July, tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for concession, $5 for children and $25 for a family of four.

GROOVIN THE MOO: On Saturday 23 April, Groovin the Moo will stop in at the Maitland Showground. The all-ages regional touring festival will see Peking Duk, Lime Cordiale, Hiltop Hoods and Broods take to the stage. For more info, visit gtm.net. au/maitland/

FREE ART BY THE RIVER: These April school holidays, get the kids out for some fresh air and get creative with Free Art by The River. Join friendly art tutors who will guide you through a fun and easy activity producing an artwork you can take home. It’s hosted on weekdays until Friday 22 April from 10am until 1pm at the Bourke Street Link, The Levee Central Maitland. Public holidays are excluded.

BLANC DE BLANC ENCORE: This show is a “breath-taking, hilarious and adults-only” night

MOTHER’S DAY AT GROSSMANN HOUSE: On Sunday 8 May treat your mother to something special with a tour of Grossmann House and grounds.

Your entry ticket includes the tour and a delightful morning tea, lunch or afternoon tea seated in our welcoming gardens.

Bookings are essential and dietary requirements need to be advised. Adults $30, Concession $28, National Trust members $20.

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Mega creatures take over the Hunter Valley Gardens Children and their families will be able to live out their Jurassic Park dreams at the Hunter Valley Gardens this month.

Giant animatronic dinosaurs, spiders and snakes are taking over the site for the Mega Creatures installation.

The annual fixture invites people to roam through the gardens while getting up close and personal with dinosaurs.

Event manager Amanda Andrews says it’s perfect for everyone.

“Our whole garden transforms into a Jurassic Park-style feature, complete with moving animatronic dinosaurs, insects, dragons and all kinds of things,” she said.

“The event is great for the whole family of all ages and we’ve got our rides – the Ferris wheel and teacup ride and our giant slide – so there really is something for everyone.”

Scattered throughout the gardens, Amanda suggests putting on your best walking shoes to go for a hunt around the Pokolbin location.

There’ll also be Easter Egg hunts, fossil digs and roaming dinos.

“During the school holidays there is entertainment on every day,” Amanda said.

“We have walking dinosaurs during week one and, in week two, we have our baby dinosaurs.

“So, we have rangers walking around with baby dinosaur puppets where the kids can get quite close and interact with them.

“This year is also our biggest display ever, we’ve got 40 new creatures so it spreads out quite far throughout the gardens.

“It’s a really nice day, you can walk around and visit all the different spots.

“We have spider alley which has our large animatronic spiders, you

Mega creatures are taking over the Hunter Valley Gardens. Photos: Lauren Anne Photography

can go into our dragon’s den which has our large dragons as well as Dino Land with our big T-rex.

“There is so much for everyone.”

Amanda expects 60,000 people to attend the day-night event.

When the sun starts to set, they light up the animals to create a “creepy, dark atmosphere” for the older demographic. She encourages everyone to come along.

“Come early, enjoy the whole day there is a lot to see,” she said.

For more information or to book tickets, visit huntervalleygardens. com.au/events/mega-creatures/ - Elizabeth Symington

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Easter egg crafts This Easter, we’ve gone for a twist on the classic dyed Easter eggs – using foam and papier mache – thanks to two craft projects from Spotlight! Hang your finished eggs around the home, or decorate a tree outside, to celebrate the Easter season.

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Step 3: Choose three small flowers and a butterfly from the deco accessory kit.

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Step 4: Glue the butterfly to the top right side of the egg with the chicks.

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egg. Bring the ends of the ribbon up the sides of the egg and tie together in a knot. Push a sequin pin through the knot into the top of the egg to secure in place. Bring the ends together and tie in an overhand knot to create a hanging loop. Trim ends. Repeat for as many eggs you’ve chosen to make.

Step 3: Select your eggs with a hanging loop and glue your yellow felt flowers and pink felt flowers to the sides, in whatever style you wish.

Step 4: Select your butterflies from the deco accessory kit and glue onto the egg, in whichever style you wish.

Step 5: Select a butterfly, a ladybird, and a toadstool from the deco accessory kit. Remove the wire and cut back the base of the toadstool. Glue the butterfly, ladybird, and toadstool to the egg. * All items for both projects are available from Spotlight.

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A great time to grow Sasanqua camellias

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Easter is the ideal time for gardening, particularly if the weather holds… fingers crossed.

The gardens have been well-soaked, giving us enthusiasm to dig and plant.

Preparing for winter vegetables and flowers means fertilising with poultry manure and an allpurpose plant food.

Leave at least one week before planting cabbages, cauliflowers and pansies.

This is a great time to select Sasanqua camellias, which are in flower in shades of white through to deepest pink.

Planting of these hardy shrubs ensures stability and growth before winter.

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Sasanquas are tall growing, which bloom from March then well into winter.

They are members of the tea family and like other camellias, Sasanquas prefer an acidic soil, so they should be kept moist and fed with cow manure.

After they finish flowering, it is wise during warm months to apply peat moss over the roots surface.

The advantages of growing Sasanquas is that they tolerate sun or shade and are happy in pots or as specimen plants or hedging, particularly along narrow driveways and fences.

Due to the nature of their growth habit, they are easily espaliered along a narrow space as their growth tends to be sideways and tall growth which is great for screening.

Pure Silk, a pretty, ruffled semi-double white tinged with pink creates a dense screen in a relatively short time.

We are also quickly approaching Anzac Day, traditionally the day to plant poppies, which means preparing the garden beds now, by digging in poultry manure.

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This week • The most colourful indoor plant available now, particularly for Easter gifts, are cyclamen. Cyclamen are grown from corms and if you saved one from last year, now is the time to replant and fertilise. When watering always water under leaves not on the crown.

• Japonica camellias will begin to bud and will produce larger blooms late in winter if they are disbudded. This simply means removing an excess of buds allowing them to open freely.

• Unfortunately, army grub is still prevalent keep applying a deterrent each 10 days and encourage root growth with Seasol.

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Lance Jensen and Taylah Burt opened the doors of their new real estate agency in Lake Macquarie last month. Photo: Peter Stoop

The agency hopes to attract buyers and sellers across the region.

Lake Macquarie’s new kid on the block Lance Jensen has always been a people-person.

From his classroom teaching days to his work with people with disabilities, disadvantaged children and families, as well as his various roles in corporate health, he has always had people’s best interests at the forefront.

Now, the father-of-two is channelling his energy and his 11 years experience in the real estate industry, into establishing his own small business.

Lance Jensen and Associates Real Estate Agency is Lake Macquarie property market’s newest kid on the block.

Since opening its doors last month, the agency with a tealcoloured logo is hoping to attract both buyers and sellers in the Belmont, Belmont North and Jewells areas, from as far west as Warners Bay, and as south as Murrays Beach.

From his base at 352 Pacific Highway, Belmont North principal Lance Jensen hopes the agency quickly gains a reputation for having exceptional honesty, integrity and service.

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agency but we promise that if you employ us, you get us.

“We’re not going to palm you off to brokers or other agents.

“Buying or selling a home is a stressful time and we want to alleviate that stress.”

With a sales record spanning more than a decade, Lance is now turning his attention to making meaningful connections within his local community.

“Now I’m on my own I can choose local schools and businesses to work with,” he says.

“I’m open to new ideas and the plan is to immerse the business in the local community.”

He has already made plans to work with Belmont Christian School and his local Planet Fitness.

He’ll be helped along the way by his associate Taylah Burt, who first became passionate about the real estate industry when she undertook work experience in an agency when was just 15-years-old.

Since then she launched headfirst into a full-time role at 17, and six years later can now boast experience in property management, invoice and sales support, as well as recently becoming a licensed agent.

“Taylah is committed, dedicated

and passionate about her job,” Lance says.

“I’m sure she’ll go far in this industry. She has extraordinary attention to detail and shows an understanding of how to care for both buyers and vendors.”

And what does Lance see as the future of the real estate industry in his area?

“I think this area has been rediscovered during COVID,” he told Newcastle Weekly.

“COVID’s given Sydney-siders, and others able to work from home, a chance to live where they want to live – between the lake and the ocean.”

Lance says historically Newcastle’s property market has always been “a slow burner”.

“It has progressive growth but it never drops,” he says.

And, given the impending federal election and speculated interest rates rise, Lance insists real estate is a trustworthy market.

“I still think it will remain steady – worse case scenario – purely because of supply and demand.

“Building costs are astronomical and that’s not going to change, especially with the current flood situation further north.

“A neighbouring trades business

recently sent three-quarters of its workforce to Ballina and Lismore to assist with rebuilding post-floods.

“That means locally there’s currently limited trades available and probably not much building taking place locally on the back of that.

“I can’t for the life of me see how real estate prices are going to plummet at the moment.

“Last month alone the government made $1.2 billion in stamp duty revenue.

“Any government is going to do whatever it can to keep the real estate market buoyant.”

Worrying about external factors is unnecessary, Lance says.

“If you make decisions by trying to read the market you’re never going to get into the market,” he says.

“Who would have thought we’d see 37.5% growth in this area since COVID started – no one in their right minds.

“If you’ve got the money, if you’ve got the loan, you can maintain the repayments if tough times come then buy the property.

“The market will always go forward.”

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This is a wonderful weekend for socialising, networking and treating yourself and those you love to something special. However, the alignment of Sunday’s full moon with pluto may bring your inner warrior out, which could make for tempers and tantrums. Channel your energy into work, creativity and fun instead.

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Sunday’s full moon will kickstart a fresh chapter in your personal life, especially if you were born mid-october, as a key relationship will undergo change. You’ll welcome a renewed look and could reinvigorate your domestic life. You’ll enjoy infusing your daily life and health with more inspiration and relaxation.

events will bring like-minded people your way. You are ready to turn a corner at work, in your career and your life. a favourite activity will appeal and a trip or meeting could be ideal. You’ll enjoy a visit somewhere beautiful or a return to an old haunt. a domestic development could be unexpected.

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Call ALAN WRIGHT 0412 782 202

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

Trades & Services Guide

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Licence No L13318

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0412 661 106

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Lic. No. 73493C

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E HUNTER

Lic no 112440c

Lic L10548 NW0063

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Mobile: 0408 681 866 Phone Ian: 4948 6551

My License is your guarantee of a QUALITY JOB

Serving TH

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4954 0309 • 0414 540 309

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experience

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Work up to $20,000.00

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– NO JOB TOO SMALL –

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QU O TES

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NW1363

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FAMILY My family means the world to me and I’m very proud of my two kids Jenna (19) and Ryan (16). My wife Amanda and myself have settled in well to Newcastle life after both living in the country all our lives. We very much enjoy a stroll along the beach late in the afternoon.

Duane Dowell Photo: Peter Stoop

My favourite things

Duane Dowell CEO of Newcastle Racecourse

Photo: Getty Images

SPORTING MEMORABILIA. I’m a mad Parramatta Eels Fan (sorry Knights supporters) and still live in the past from their success in the early 1980s. I have several framed pieces that hang in my office including Parramattathemed and, of course, horse racing memorabilia which are great conversation starters.

GOLF

Duane joined the Newcastle Racecourse in August 2021 and was announced as their new CEO in November last year. Previously, Duane was the CEO of Muswellbrook Race Club for 6 years after spending the prior 20+ years in the mining industry.

I don’t get out on the golf course anywhere near as much as I would like but very much enjoy the walk.

I’m still looking for a club to join since coming to Newcastle.

DOGS I’ve always had dogs in my life and our family currently enjoys the company of two King Charles Cavaliers, Carbo and Rhetta. Both are getting on in age so we’ll enjoy them while we can. A dog’s love is unconditional, and they are always so pleased to see us.

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STAYING ACTIVE Since arriving in Newcastle, I haven’t been as active as I would like. I’m very keen to join a gym as regular exercise is good for the mind and the soul. I enjoy circuit and boxing workouts.

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