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Have you noticed the proliferation of social groups and pages on Facebook? Lately, there’s been a lot of attention on local history due to a new page called “Lost Newcastle” which has quickly become a place where locals can share photos, memories and stories about days gone by in the Newcastle region. Created and curated by ABC Newcastle’s Carol Duncan in August 2012, it was inspired by a similar page Lost Sydney. In the page’s introduction, Carol invites visitors to join in. “... Your job is to get happy with the posting of your fabulous photos that tell Newcastle stories! Reminiscences are great and have gathered many comments, but please dig through your photographs and add them whenever you can. “Let’s build a collection of people’s photographs of Newcastle through the generations.” When I was growing up, we watched documentaries on the telly about the the past. Of course someone did the research, produced the show and then the TV network would broadcast it. There were lots of history books available too and sometimes, I recall, on some long ago Sunday, studio guests would chat about by-gone times on our radio in the kitchen. But this is something different. This is remembering history - LIVE.! It’s completely interactive and the viewer can just watch, or get involved as post after post reveals more and more about our neighbourhoods, businesses, our lifestyles, homes and region. It’s fascinating. I’ve enjoyed the many images of the old Belmont rail line, the trains, trams, buildings that are long gone or renovated beyond recognition and so much more. When someone posts a picture of old Hunter street or another wellknown location, I spend a long time trying to fit it into my own memory of it as it is today. Do you know where the Century Theatre was? or Winns? Do you lament the disappearance of David Jones Department Store or “The Ice Man?” I’ve re-discovered the Newcastle Permanent’s “Hey This is Our Town” TV ads, pictures of “YY” and “Gay” soft drinks, joined in with discussions about the map in the moon pool at Newcastle Beach and the Raymond Terrace Lion Safari as well as the Waterjet water slide on King street, The Melvic Theatre in Belmont and Salty Creek Raceway. So much stuff! The longer I spend on the Lost Newcastle pages, the more I realise how much things have changed, and continue to change. There are plenty of people, “Losties” commenting about each entry as they remember things seemingly long forgotten. - Steve Dunkley, Publisher.
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emma’s way “I would say that I’ve always been intrigued with the romance and charm of the Edwardian period.” Have you always wanted to be a fashion designer? Not really. I always had mixed feelings about the whole idea of a fashion career. When I was studying fashion I did some work experience in Sydney with a stylist which scared the crap out of me. After that I didn’t sew anything for a year until it occurred to me that I should create my own little fashion label/shop here in Newcastle and surround myself with quality people. How did you know that that was your career and life choice? I grew up sewing out of necessity and have always been a creative person so I eventually connected the dots and gave the fashion thing a go. You know when something is a good fit for you and your personality. The decision part is simple but it’s figuring out the details and steps along the way that is scary. Like most creative paths, they aren’t laid out with steps to follow like a recipe but with some initiative, persistence and blind love I’m somehow making it work. What encompassing ideal or vision do you have for the label? The grand plan hasn’t come to me in my dreams yet but so far my aim is just to keep thinking and keep creating so I don’t have to get one of those real jobs ~ ha. Obviously Soup is not your real name... Why Soup? It was just a nick-name that I thought could be a quirky alias for my label. Does the inspiration come easily or do you have to work at it? I would say it’s a bit of both. I work hard to find inspiration and brainstorm concepts aloud with friends to organise my thoughts. Once I do that, the ideas generally come suddenly and strong. It should come at you like good slap in the face really ha. How do you choose your fabrics and designs? What influences that process? I get a lot from old classic movies and photography blogs. I like to be inspired with a vibe/feel first and then draw the silhouette and
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At the moment I’m working on a new bridal collection to launch Very soon. It will be available to purchase on my website and in my little shop. I also just finished filming the Emma Soup bridal video clip that will be up on the website soon too. I’m very excited! www.emmasoup.com.au Is it important to have that shop front for your label? For me, the physical shopping experience and public face of my label is important but it’s also handy for all my bridal fittings. I’m working on an online shop too that will be more accessible for any out of state customers. The store has a vintage vogue feel that’s quite striking... Tell us about that. Well thanks. There isn’t huge thought behind it, it’s just my taste I guess. I notice there is a lot of new local fashion designers showing up, where do you see the future of Newcastle fashion going? Hopefully more people will bridge the gap and fill some of Newcastle’s vacant spaces to create a bustling inner city shopping destination full of independent creativity. And finally if you could design clothing for any animal for a photo shoot, what would it be? Probably my dog Otis. He’s in need for a new jacket for this coming winter the poor guy. n
pick fabrics to capture that idea. Is there a particular style that attracts you more than others? I would say that I’ve always been intrigued with the romance and charm of the Edwardian period. Has it been challenging establishing an identity as a designer in Newcastle? Compared to other Australian cities like Sydney or Melbourne I think Newcastle is easier and cheaper to establish anything. The lack of population and saturation in the market here compared to other places makes things challenging but it has been the perfect starting point for a 21 year old I think. I notice a few bridal dresses appearing in your shop...Tell us about those Delving into bridal has been a bit of a surprise and a natural progression at the same time. I started out making endearing little dresses and soon people were asking for them to be made as bridesmaid dresses and then their wedding dresses. It seems there is a demand for something a little different from the typical ‘bridal’ and ball gown style wedding dress and good! So you have recently moved from Hunter Street to your new location in King Street next to Tower cinemas, How did that come about? Moving to a smaller (cuter) shop closer to other like-minded shops seemed like a good decision at the time. It has given me the chance to specialise a little more and stock mostly my own designs this time around. What are your plans for the future? Any next steps we should keep an eye out for? 8 social/life
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up with concepts is super easy, you just go with what’s trending, what’s popular in fashion/makeup looks and so on! The ideas are endless. My channel is also quite personal so I make a lot of videos about my life as well.
really excited to see what my future holds.
Do you have time to holiday - Or is it all work, work, work? My life feels like a holiday, making videos is nothing but a joy for me! (Although a trip to Thailand would be nice).
How did you get going with your YouTubing?
Do you have any help?
When I was in high school I actually found an interest in making videos, I would make clips with my friends from school and my little sister as well.
No! I do it all myself, which I am really proud of.
What does Brittney the “YouTube Beauty Guru” do for fun?
Who inspires you?
All normal things, I like hanging out with friends, catching movies, going on adventures to places I’m unfamiliar with! The list goes on!
It wasn’t really until 2011 that I started to get serious about film making, there wasn’t a certain point where I ‘got going’, it just kind of happened I guess!
Who are your audience? Mainly girls, about 95% of my viewers are females and the most popular age range is from 13-17!
How many followers do you have so far? My videos have been watched 2,241,335 times! It goes up by tens of thousands each day which completely blows my mind!
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This may sound cliché but I am going to have to say my fans. Nothing inspires me more than uploading a video and getting thousands of comments on it from my fans who live in all parts of the world! Its really motivating and I am blessed that a lot of them look up to me.
You’ve been interviewed by U.S. magazines haven’t you? What’s it like to be hailed as a fashion guru?
What advice would you give someone who is interested in video blogging? I get girls and guys asking me questions all the time about starting to make videos and all I have to say to them is go for it, be yourself and do what you love!
I was in Teen Vogue last year, its a little crazy! Sometimes it seems like it’s not real.
Is Newcastle still your “home.” Do you get back here often?
Where would you like your life to take you professionally?
Newcastle will always be my home, I lived in Queensland for a year and am now living back in Newcastle permanently!
I’m looking at taking it hopefully somewhere down the track of the whole YouTube/Social Media thing! Starting my YouTube channel has opened a lot of doors for me and I am
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Hollywood Nights The ARTC Paspaley Pearls Inaugural Ball was a red carpet event and a fund-raiser of epic proportions The ARTC Charity Ball was recently held on the 22nd March 2013, attracted a total of 480 guests and resulted in a fabulous outcome for all involved!
he couldn’t be more proud of the whole management team as they create an avenue for contractors in the Hunter Valley to increase their corporate social responsibility.
Champagne was served on the red carpet as guests were about to be treated to a night of Hollywood glitz and glamour. The night was definitely an Oscar-worthy event, and all in support of the Royal Institute for the Deaf and Blind Children (RIDBC). Mr Alec Mackenzie, Executive General Manager Hunter Valley ARTC, said that the night kept stepping up the ‘wow’ factor. This amazing evening lead to a very impressive fund raising total of just over $115,000 for ARTC’s charity
ARTC contracted Merran Wiggins and her team at TravelManagers to organise the ARTC Charity Ball and will continue to do so. Merran’s ability to create and manage such an event, along with the passion and dedication of her team, makes for an exciting project that ARTC looks forward to being part of.
“RIDBC is focused on working with families to ensure that children with hearing or vision loss achieve their best educational outcomes. We work hard to deliver quality and innovative education programs and services to children, and families, but we can only continue our work with the help of the community. We remain greatly indebted to those who offer their support, such as with this fantastic event by ARTC.
This year Leighton Contractors, Ansaldo STS, GHD, Downer, John Holland were some of the welcome sponsors just to name a few.
Also, Paspaley Pearls came on board to assist the inaugural Ball with a very special and unique Hollywood Raffle.
Simon Hulbert of Paspaley Pearls (Major sponsor) with Merran Wiggins.
Hunter Relationship Executive RIDBC, Grace McLean, CEO RIDBC, Mr Chris Rehn and Director Educational Services RIDBC, Melissa McCarthy.
“We truly appreciate how much the Hunter community supports the work of RIDBC Hunter.” Gerard Withford, ARTC General Manager of Infrastructure and Projects, stated that
This is the largest donation of this kind received by RIDBC. The grant has allowed RIDBC to introduce ‘blended services’ in the Hunter region - installing state of the art video conference
It also goes without saying the high level of commitment yearin and year-out of some of our fantastic industry and non-industry sponsors.
ARTC General Manager Mr Alec Mckenzie accompanied by his wife.
of choice, RIDBC Hunter. RIDBC Chief Executive, Chris Rehn, said the financial assistance received from the ARTC Ball will be extremely beneficial. “Children with vision or hearing loss get the best possible start in life when they, and their families, receive access to quality, consistent early intervention, and the right technology,” Mr Rehn said.
out in just three weeks, with a very positive financial outcome,” Gerard said.
“Merran Wiggins’ Travel Managers were extremely professional and fabulous communicators, year after year they strive to do better and this year the event sold
technology so that RIDBC can deliver remote sessions via videoconference into the home, as well as in-person sessions at RIDBC Hunter. This is enhancing the support available to local families, giving them more consistent access to the quality, early intervention they need to best support their child. What a great Hunter story! Well done to all those involved. If you are interested in organising a corporate event in Newcastle please do not hesitate to contact Merran Wiggins on merranw@travelmanagers.com.au Story by Vanessa Swilks Photos by Matt Smith - Preview Photography.
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Iced Queens: Taking the Cake
Alie Jane - Travel Accessory Designer
Story by Cat Cosettini / Sweet Living Newcastle
Story by Cat Cosettini / Sweet Living Newcastle
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“For such a long time we have admired the beauty of dessert tables and have waited for a chance to create a beautiful table of our own.” - Iced Queens
Alie Jane is one of the most recent stores to open on The Hunter St Mall. An exciting collection of travel accessories, textiles and retro pieces, all of which Alie designs and makes herself. The range includes fabric, bags, wallets, masks, shower caps, cushions and bunting. After training as a photographer and completing a degree, Alie soon found herself travelling. It was while overseas back packing, she had the idea to design and make travel accessories. The look of her travel wallet was so unappealing she was inspired to create one that was attractive, so no more ugly money belts.
The Iced Queens of New Lambton are a creative choice for any cake your heart desires. The day I visited they had created a cake in the shape of a huge wine bottle to celebrate a 60th anniversary. Amazing. Come in for a treat with your coffee at 81 Regent St, New Lambton.
The manufacturing journey began in a Melbourne studio, while completing a business course. Unable to find the right location and market, Alie returned to Newcastle and continue to create in a private studio. A shop became available in the Hunter St Mall and with lots of promising feedback on her product, Alie signed the lease. With an overwhelming opening day, the shop is thriving thanks to Alie’s creativity and an ever-increasing store presence in The Mall. Alie’s style is vintage and modern, with a true passion for unique fabrics. The fabric is sourced from Japan and is available to purchase by the metre. Inspiration for products comes from extensive travels and markets, always seeking out unique fabrics for future designs. Alie recommends when designing, be confident with your ideas, “if you like it, do it”. When using fabrics, mix it up and if it catches your eye, go with it. See more of the range at www.aliejane.com.au and www.facebook.com/aliejanetravelaccessories Shop 4, 200 Hunter St. Mall
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What got you into portrait style of photography? It is a more relaxed style. You get more intimate interactions. I like getting into a persons personality, into their space and emotions. I like to have people inspiring rather than me telling them how to stand or what to do. What inspires you to pull out your camera? People in their immediate environment, the truth behind their eyes. I will often be walking along, see something I must capture, if I miss the shot I will always regret
not knowing what could have been. Light inspires me, the way it forms dimension. My partner and our boys make me want to pull out my camera, they are my first and foremost inspiration. My partner Naomi Frost, when I first started she made me appreciate photography for what it is and that’s before I’d even met her. Many years later I added her on Facebook, not thinking she would respond because of her high reputation in photography. Over one year later, she still inspires my passion as much as she did when I only knew her for her work.
Do you have any favourite spots to snap shots? The Newcastle Mall because you get such a great diversity of people coming through there. What is in your camera bag? Canon 5D mark 2, a Minolta SRT-101, a Fuji Film x10, Pancake 40mm, Rikenon 50mm, 24-70mm lenses and 50mm lens. Your work is currently on display at Newcastle Museum (30th June – 21st June). How did that come about?
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To begin on projects I have in mind, particularly the “Diversity of lesbians” – Most people see lesbians as ‘butch’ and mean, negative people, I want to show the truth, that we are as human as everyone else, I want to show their souls.
There are many different things to remember depending on what you are shooting. I find the most important thing for portraits are a connection with the Subject. For general shots you need to keep in mind the lighting and composition.
Also the project Black Fusion that I have already started - A monochrome series of images showing the connection between
For example you could have the most stunning Subject but if the lighting is wrong you risk the images looking flat or if there is
Naomi sent me a link from the museum advertising the 7Seven workshop, it’s an exhibition by seven people telling seven stories thought seven images.
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portrait shots we have seen recently? Creativity, good choice in depth of field, willingness to experiment, a good knowledge of your equipment, having a vision and being able to bring it to life in post processing because not everything can be caught on camera the way imagine it. n
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What happens on tour - stays on tour... Social Life Magazine’s Steve James gets plenty of attention from the stars of The Golden Girls - Thank You For Being a Friend.
It’s The Golden Girls, live, raw and uncensored
Thomas Duncan-Watt (Good News Week) and Jonathan Worsley (Winners and
They were the hottest senior citizens Florida had ever seen. In 1985, The Golden Girls burst onto the small screen and became an instant hit.
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Well after the final episode aired in 1992, The Golden Girls remained part of our lives thanks to reruns and our enduring relationship with the cast. Even now at 91, Betty White remains one of the most sort after actresses in Hollywood. Thank You For Being a Friend, brings the characters you love to a stage near you. Brimming with hilarious put downs, scandalous senior moments, and plenty of cheesecake, Thank You For Being A Friend features your favourite Golden Girls as you’ve never seen them before: As puppets! The puppets were hand made by the world famous Jim Henson Creature Shop (The Muppets and Sesame Street) and the play was written by
Fresh from sold-out shows in Sydney’s world famous Comedy Store, this fabulous live show is performed ‘Avenue-Q’ style. It continues to delight everyone from Golden Girl newbies to super fans. Just one word of advice: Make you secure your tickets soon. After all, like Blanche’s bedroom, it is the hottest ticket in town! Cheesecake is served prior to the show to all patrons (for your own Golden Girls cheesecake epiphany) While expectations are high for the show to be staged in Newcastle, the Thank You For Being a Friend Facebook page announced that organisers are working on future seasons and will announce details on Facebook! You can also follow them on Twitter @BeingAFriendAus.
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Todd Rundgren Lizottes / July 15
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from Mink Hollow to the Hunter The Legendary Todd Rundgren Band Tuesday, 23 July
Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase Civic Theatre Newcastle - 15th August
The Sydney Comedy Festival is hitting the road with a stellar line-up of the hottest international and local comedians from the 2013 Festival! We hand-pick the funniest and freshest acts of Sydney’s biggest annual comedy event and squeeze them into one extremely hilarious night of world-class comedy, and the best news is we deliver it straight to your doorstep!
“guaranteed to have you messing up punch lines as you try to quote your favourites to your mates” - The AU review
With a cluster of comedians that will tempt everyone’s taste buds, this is the best value ticket in town, so don’t miss out! n 22 social/life
Lizottes Newcastle presents a musical evening spanning four decades of hits with legendary musician, songwriter, producer and musical visionary Todd Rundgren. A Wizard, a True Star. The title of Todd Rundgren’s 1973 solo album aptly sums up the contributions of this multifaceted artist to state-of-the-art music. As a songwriter, video pioneer, producer, recording artist, computer software developer, conceptualist, and, most recently, interactive artist, Rundgren has made a lasting impact on both the form and content of popular music. This July Todd and his amazing band
which includes keyboard master John Ferenzik (Jefferson Starship, Todd Rundgren), guitarist and former Guitar Player Magazine editor Jesse Gress, drummer Prarie Prince (The New Cars, The Tubes, Jefferson Starship) and on bass Kasim Sultan (Blue Oyster Cult, The New Cars, Utopia), will bring to life 40 years of amazing music to the Newcastle audience. Rundgren is most known in Australia for his ‘70s hit I Saw The Light from the 1972 album Something/Anything which also contained a bigger hit, Hello, It’s Me. His accliamed album Hermit of Mink Hollow featured the hit Can We Still Be Friends? n
Bernard Fanning
Civic Theatre Newcastle / Tuesday 30 July With Special Guests: Big Scary and Vance Joy
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Civic Theatre Newcastle / Tuesday 21 SEPT The extensive Special Eye tour in September and October will be Byrne’s first visit to Australia in 2013. Byrne was forced to miss this year’s Comedy Festival season due to the filming of his TV sitcom Father Figure, which was given a full television series on BBC One after first airing on radio. Byrne, who also wrote the sitcom, stars in the show as Tom, a father or two sons who tries his hardest for his children, but finds his best intentions always go awry. World famous for his unique brand of mayhem, Byrne has become an Australian favourite year after year, and is a regular guest on the Oxfam Gala, Good News Week and the Great Debate. His sell out shows are renowned for turning audience participation into a hilarious art form and for years he’s been touted the Edinburgh Comedy Festival’s biggest selling comedian. If good things come in threes, Bernard Fanning just hit the trifecta; first confirming a new album, releasing new single Battleships and announcing a huge national tour throughout July and August. Hitting 18 shows, across metro and regional areas in every Australian state, The Departures Tour provides fans from Cairns to Canberra the first opportunity to hear the forthcoming album Departures live. First taste of the album Battleships has already been embraced across the nation, with the likes of triple j, Triple M, Nova 1069 and B105 pushing it straight onto rotation last week. The Departures Tour marks his highly anticipated return to stage since Powderfinger’s Farewell Tour of 2010 - a run that saw sales in excess of 300,000
tickets and repeat sell outs across the country. Bernard is thrilled to take a couple of handpicked special guests, Big Scary and Vance Joy along for the ride. Known and loved for their acclaimed debut of 2011, Vacation, Melbourne’s Big Scary are back in 2013 with sophomore offering Not Art - out June 28. Having toured in support of Iceland’s Of Monsters & Men and Australia’s own Julia Stone, fellow Melbournite Vance Joy is fast earning a name for himself, both at home and abroad. His recent SXSW showcase drove single Riptide to #1 Most Popular Song on international blog aggregator Hype Machine, with the track attracting a massive 180,000+ plays on Soundcloud in just one month. n
Byrne’s other television credits are extensive and include The Graham Norton Show and Live at the Apollo. On radio he has hosted three series of The Jason Byrne Show on BBC Radio 2 for which he won the Sony Gold Award for Best Comedy in 2011. Byrne has also released two live DVDs; Jason Byrne: Out Of The Box and The Byrne Identity and continues to tour extensively. His award-winning, inspired and original brand of high-energy intelligent lunacy has attracted many accolades over the years, including the 2007 Chortle Award for Best Headliner, a Perrier Newcomer Award nomination in 1998, and a prestigious Perrier Award Nomination in 2001. Looking for a laugh... Look no further. n social/life 23
SHOUT! Gay and Lesbian Film Festival 2013 Tower Cinemas, Newcastle / May 17-19, 2013 Metro Entertainment presented a fascinating film festival recently that attracted hundreds of film lovers to enjoy a selection of uniquely poignant movies. Federal ALP Candiate Sharon Claydon officially opened the festival by introducing the first feature, Struck By Lightning which was followed by On The Road presented by Steve Dunkley of Social Life Magazine. The festival continued throughout the weekend presenting other films including Farewell My Queen, Circumstance, Toast and The Hour of Living as well as a collection of well-chosen support films. The 2nd annual film festival was deemed a huge success.
michelle’s crusade Michelle Lancey is Newcastle’s advocate of PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays), a support group for parents of gays and lesbians who are coming to terms with their child’s sexuality. Story and Photos by SJ
week to families, which allow them to continue to work with people such as Michelle. PFLAG is set up so you don’t have to be struggling to attend. The Newcastle branch of PFLAG is open for volunteers who are willing to attend the meetings and give support. The journey of PFLAG in Newcastle began with Michelle after the suicide of a friend’s daughter. This tragedy impacted her life as she is a mother of three, one of whom is gay. The loss moved her to the point where she wanted to help others and in turn, be a support for them, so she went searching for a place like PFLAG that could offer support and knowledge. Unfortunately, at the time, there was nothing available to her in Newcastle. Seeing the need for a community based system, Michelle made the decision to commence PFLAG meetings. She organises them for the first Saturday of the month and are open for anyone who wants to be involved with a group of likeminded people. PFLAG works alongside ACON, (NSW’s and Australia’s largest community-based gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans gender (GLBT) health and HIV/AIDS organisation). They give ongoing support throughout the
One of the volunteers is the Buddhist Chaplain from Newcastle University who holds support meetings on campus. Parents are able to receive his support once their child is attending the University. Mental Health issues are prominent throughout the GLBTIQ (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans gender, Intersex and Queer) community due to homophobia and bullying. Michelle is actively involved in fighting for Bill 13 to pass, which would mean that all schools teach anti-homophobia not just anti-bullying. Bill 13 is an amendment to the Education Act being heard in the legislative assemble of Ontario, Canada. It is hoped that the bill will accommodate the needs of victims of bullying with several changes to the existing act. Amendments to the act may include... Defining bullying as an aggressive act, raises awareness of bullying and it’s ramifications to the bully, their victims and their families, establishes educational and governing practises for schools. PFLAG would like to invite you to join. If
you are in need of support or are someone who would like to share their story in support for a friend, please contact Michelle Lancey via email, pflag.hunter@gmail.com Meetings are scheduled for the first Saturday of every month at 1.30pm. You can find the monthly meetings at the ACON building, 129 Maitland Road, Islington. n
You started your software company DevFu here in Newcastle... I initially formed devFU with a friend of mine who is from Sydney in 2009. He has since moved onto other challenges closer to home but I’m still at the helm of devFU. Why DevFu? We’re about developing solutions hence “dev” and the “fu” is an old programmer’s suffix for “skilful” so we decided on DevFU. We later found out there was an American company by the same name, but we’ve coexisted fine with them.
What motivates you to enter politics? My philosophy is that if I’m going to complain about something, I have to be willing to make a stand about it. I am fortunate enough to live in a democratic country so I exercise my right to stand for election, even if the major parties do what they can to exclude smaller parties and independents. My focus is on freedom and the future of the country, so while there’s plenty of other candidates out there with
Is there anything that worries you on the horizon? Fear. Both politicians and mass media are playing on it to push their own agendas. We should reject fear or scare tactics and embrace real knowledge about the world as this will help us live happier, more fruitful lives.
What kinds of projects do you like to work on? I like a high level of technical difficulty particularly where no other solutions to the problem currently exists. Problem solving is where it’s at for me!
What is your greatest strength or attribute ?
Did you always know that a career in IT would be your life’s path?
Integrity and tenacity. I will remain true to my word and stick at something until it’s done.
I started programming on a Commodore 64 when I was 7, so I think it was always fairly certain I was going to be a coder! I’ve dabbled in IT support over the years, fixing computers etc. but my real passion is solving problems.
Can you share an achievement that you’re really proud of?
What’s great about living in Newcastle to you? For me it comes down to the size of the city and the laid back culture. You can go to a café or down to the shops and run into friends. Everyone seems a lot less stressed than places like Sydney but still works hard when there’s a job to be done. Where do you see Newcastle heading in the near future? I think Newcastle is growing in its reputation as a city full of a lot of innovative and creative people. We need to foster the growth of smaller businesses and encourage residents to up skill so we can future-proof the city, particularly given the shift away from primary and secondary industry. Who do you look to for inspiration? Anyone who is smarter or more innovative than me … there’s lots of them out there! A 15 minute conversation can really spark great new ideas or polish existing ones. Do you have a personal credo? “Don’t be a jerk.” If you’re doing something that someone earn you that label, do something else. Never act out of selfish selfinterest, always find a way for any situation to provide genuine mutual benefit, or even just do it to help out the other person. What interests you outside of IT? The key ways I relax when I’m not working are: good coffee with friends, playing games on my computer, and watching comedy/ scifi TV shows. 26 social/life
The opportunity to build on our industrial foundations and move toward becoming a smart city. Newcastle is ideally placed to be the “silicon valley” or start-up hub of Australia. We need the support of all levels of government, particularly local government, to partner with businesses to nurture this opportunity. The rewards for Newcastle will be huge. The work that Digital Newcastle and other similar groups are doing is definitely a big step in the right direction.
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Andrew Whalan Owner of DevFu / Eternal Optimist Newcastle similar agendas, I think I still have something unique to offer. What are your thoughts on the NBN? It is absolutely CRITICAL for regional centres like Newcastle. Fibre to the premises (FTTP) is infrastructure that is expandable into the future and will drive business, both existing businesses and new ones based on new business models. Fibre to the node (FTTN) is an utter joke from a technical point of view and will cost us so much MUCH more long term, both in the cost of maintaining the obsolete network segments and the missed opportunities to build businesses ready for what the future will bring. Japan already has 2 gigabit fibre on offer. Infrastructure unleashes capacity in a population that wants to be able to innovate. What future frontiers are you hoping Newcastle embraces?
The business that I have built while finishing a double engineering degree. We’ve got a brilliant repore and level of satisfaction with our clients and until the mining industry seriously tanked in the last 12 months, we were doubling in revenue year on year. Even though we’ve been on the ropes lately with the way the industry is, we’re looking like we’ll pull through. Our clients are very happy to hear this and have a long list of projects for us once the times improve which is great! If you could change anything in the world - What would it be? That everyone would focus on being more generous with their finances and time. At a local level, it doesn’t take much out of our week to encourage someone who is doing it tough, give them some helpful advice, or even shout the odd coffee! We might be the catalyst to keep someone going through dark days. What’s the future hold for Andrew Whalan? Continuing to build my business so I have a more resources to help others. I’m working towards a PhD part-time to help better understand the structural mechanics relating to traumatic brain injury, it’s a very steep learning curve! I hope to enter the federal senate one day and/or local council. I plan to continue to run for both at each election while ever I am able. Who knows, I might even find the right girl and start a family one of these days! n
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Who are the Chef’s you have most enjoyed working with? The chefs of Cafe Supply, back in the day where I first started my apprenticeship; Particularly Milko Davies now from The Phat Monk in New Lambton.
because of the guy you see on the TV, I love his food and his passion for perfection.
What’s the most important thing to remember to get good tasting food? Using fresh ingredients, you can tell the difference. I love heading to The Farmers Markets and cooking with fresh local produce!
Why did you get out of commercial cookery? About two years ago I hurt my shoulder, a repetitive strain injury, there is a good chance I will never work in a kitchen again, which is a shame but at least I can still create things from home!
Did you always know you wanted to be a chef? I’m not so sure, I wanted to be a lot of things while I was growing up, but never thought I could be a chef. I remember finding a microwave cook book when I was about 10, I made some kind of self-saucing banana cake thing.. It wasn’t great, but that was my only memory of wanting to cook until I did hospitality in high school. It took me awhile to really get into working as a chef though, it’s a lot of hard work and long hours especially for a 16year straight out of school. Haha. What have you been working on lately? I was staying with my parents in Muswellbrook last month and my Mum was telling me about her Staffy that is a fussy eater, so I started to research homemade dog meals and treats. I was really keen to experiment with a few different ideas and see what I can home up with, keep an eye out on the Social Life Website, I might even put up some videos too! Gordon Ramsay or Jamie Oliver? I’m a Ramsay girl, always have been. Not
What makes a good apprentice chef? A willingness to learn, a passion for cooking and creating, determination.
What is your most proud moment as a chef? The first edition of Social Life Magazine, my first published recipe! and being asked by my high school hospitality teacher to come help teach a once off class at my old school. What was the most difficult dish you were asked to deliver? Kids birthday cakes, haha. I love making kids cakes and like to ask them what kind of cake and what style they would like, but they usually come up with extravagant ideas that keep me in the kitchen for 10-16 hours! Generally speaking, do restaurants cater for allergy sufferers very well? There are definitely more restaurants and cafes popping up now that are more aware of allergies and what is suitable for those sufferers. In saying that, there are some out there that don’t have a single item on the menu that caters for certain allegies and sometimes refuse to venture off menu. It’s a shame. I am lactose intolerant and it can be very frustrating when out for dinner for a an occasion and can’t eat anything.
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What tips would you give to people thinking about getting into the industry? Make sure you’re passionate, ready to work in a fast-paced industry and are ready to give up your weekends, haha, it is very rare chefs get weekends off. Is it hard to create your own recipes? I used to find it hard, it’s more time consuming, trying things, tweaking the recipe, making it over and over until you find out the right mix of ingredients. How do you get your ideas? Recipes I have learnt throughout my career that I have worked on. I own a lot of cookbooks, I love really old, retro cook books, modernising those old recipes. However, there are often nights I will stand staring in the fridge and cupboards at home trying to create something new and different for dinner. I’ll research similar recipes online and they are often become favourite recipes. If you could go back, what would you do differently? Listen more, haha. I was pretty stubborn as an apprentice and at times hated the hours and hard work, I regret not paying more attention to my superiors when I could have learnt so much more. Do you have a preferred kind of knife do you use? Shun knives. They are Japanese steel and in the great tradition of Seki’s sword smiths, every knife is handmade by skilled specialists and require at least 100 handcrafted steps to complete. They hold their edge for ages, which means it stays sharper for longer. It is well balanced and comfortable to hold in my little hands. haha. n social/life 27
Elle’s easy recipe
Choc Chip P ancakes with PassionfruitCurd
From The Shops: Pancakes: • 2 Cup self raising flour • 2 Tablespoon cocoa powder • ¼ Teaspoon bi-carb soda • 1/3 Cup caster sugar • 1 ½ Cup milk • 1 egg • 2 Teaspoon vanilla • ¾ Cup milk chocolate chips
Passionfruit Curd: • 125g chilled butter • ¾ Cup caster sugar • ¾ Cup fresh passionfruit pulp • 4 egg yolks • 3 Teaspoon lemon juice
In the Kitchen: Passionfruit curd: • Combine the butter, sugar, passionfruit, lemon juice and egg yolks in a medium saucepan over a low heat. Stir while cooking for 10-15 minutes. Transfer to a jar and chill in fridge for 1 hour. Pancakes: • Sift together all dry ingredients into a large bowl. In a separate bowl use an electric beater to mix together milk, eggs and vanilla until airy. Pour into flour mixture and gentle fold** mixture with a wooden spoon or spatula until combined. Do not over-mix, as the pancakes will become rubbery. • Heat a large fry pan over a medium heat; add enough oil to coat the base of the pan. Once oil is heated ¼ Cup amounts of the batter into the pan and sprinkle each with the choc chips. • Cook pancakes for 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden and puffed. Transfer to baking tray and keep warm in oven (approx. 8OºC). • Cook the remaining pancakes, adding small amounts of oil each time. • Serve pancakes in stacks with whipped cream or ice cream and a side dish of passionfruit curd. Enjoy Elle
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To fold - use a rubber spatula or spoon to cut down through the mixture, move across the bottom of the bowl, and come back up, folding some of the mixture from the bottom over close to the surface. Turn the bowl often so the ingredients are evenly distributed. Work quickly but lightly, taking care not to deflate the lighter mixture and therefore decrease volume of final product.
Fishing, golf, kayaking, snorkeling dolphin watching and cycling are just a few more of the wonderful experiences awaiting you in Hawks Nest. Or just bring a book and enjoy the serenity, peace and quiet at the Hawks Nest Motel.
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Location: Rustica, Newcastle Beach
This is the best way to spend a Friday in winter, grab a couple of girlfriends, put on a dress and heels and head to Rustica for Fashion Friday, with the very elegant stylist Natalie Baker of Charlestown Square. You are greeted with a glass of sparkling wine on arrival and a two coarse lunch is served while watching the fashion parade.
The room is buzzing with excited ladies awaiting a view of this seasons hottest fashions. There are styles for everyone with the models in different sizes and wearing clothes for various ages. All the fashion is available at Charlestown Square, luckily everyone gets a goody bag with lots of vouchers and discounts.
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Stylist, Natalie provides plenty of information on which styles suit which body shape and how to dress pieces up and down. Advise on how to get several looks out of one dress and which pieces are on sale. Find out where to buy items and how to wear them. Showing plenty of colour, red, mustard, greys and browns with some lime and pink shots. It is easy to see which items will be must haves for this season. Be sure to have a look at the Charlestown Square website for details of the next fashion event. Book in for a free 20-minute style session or consider a fashion workshop. Update your wardrobe and learn how to dress for your body shape. A few key pieces could be all you need. n www.charlestownsquare.com.au
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