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Budget cuts deep

“Age of entitlement over” as Joe Hockey delivers first Federal Budget CHRIS CONNOLLY

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ederal Treasurer Joe Hockey delivered his first Budget on Tuesday evening and the backlash has been harsh. Making the tough sell, Mr Hockey said the Budget will redirect taxpayers’ dollars from unaffordable consumption today to productive investment for tomorrow, ending “the age of entitlement”. “It will do this while supporting the most vulnerable, and taking significant steps towards ensuring that the Government can live within its means,” he said. “The contributions made by all in the Budget will mean the Government can deliver a critical Infrastructure Growth Package, the world’s biggest medical research endowment fund and a competitive, deregulated higher education sector.” But Member for Grayndler Anthony Albanese would go so far as to say that they have taken a chainsaw to social welfare, education and health. “They don’t like the public broadcasters, so they’re attacking the ABC and SBS. They don’t like public education, so they’re abandoning the Gonski reforms,” he said. “They don’t like public health, so they’re trying to end Medicare. They don’t like public transport, so they’re cutting funding around the country. “There’s a bit of a theme here – the Abbott Government just doesn’t like public.” Story continues on » p. 3

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Hockey’s budget shows that states need to have their own revenue Joe Hockey’s first budget as Treasurer has highlighted the great flaw in Federal-State funding arrangements in Australia. Put simply, the states provide most of the services we consider important – schools, hospitals, police, public transport – but have a limited capacity to raise money themselves and are reliant substantially on handouts from the Federal Government. Currently, the Federal Government collects around 84 per cent of combined Federal and State revenue (including the GST) but is responsible for only 58 per cent of total government expenditure. Conversely, State expenditure at 42 per cent of total government expenditure is more than two and a half times the revenue they are capable of raising by themselves. In NSW, more than 40 per cent of State revenue comes from the Federal Government. The majority of that figure comes from the Goods and Services Tax, which is responsible for a quarter of NSW Government revenue. The remainder comes from various agreements (principally health and education funding) and partnerships (mostly project specific funding for things like roads) between the state and federal governments. Just under 40 per cent of state revenue comes from states taxes; mostly payroll tax, transfer duty on the sale of property, land tax, motor vehicle tax and gambling taxes (principally from poker machines). The reason for this odd selection of taxes is because the Australian Constitution gives the Federal Government control over most areas of potential taxation, leaving the states to pick at the scraps. Mr Hockey knows the States’ hands are tied but he also knows that the level of the GST can be increased if all the states agree. So a large whack of his cuts came from money that would have gone to the states and which the states, for the most part, need to spend if they’re to continue providing essential services like schools and hospitals. He knows if he hits them hard enough, they will look to the GST as the only option for making up the shortfall. Then he will claim it is the states that are pushing the GST up not the Federal Government. Premier Mike Baird has said that over the longer term, “we need a mature discussion on tax reform in this country, in which no subject is off

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the table”. This has generally been taken to mean increasing the GST. However, the NSW Government has flagged previously at the Standing Council on Federal Financial Relations a number of other proposals including income tax sharing with the Commonwealth, and the states retaining income tax equivalent payments when assets are privatised. Presumably this means a guaranteed portion of income tax revenue would be handed over to the states just as GST revenue is guaranteed to the states. But it still doesn’t give any discretion to the states in revenue raising. If the Federal Government decides they want to give people a tax cut, would the states just have to cop the revenue cut? Or would the states negotiate their chunk of income tax revenue separately to the Federal Government? What if one state wants to offer a tax cut while another has a big infrastructure project they’re trying to raise money for? To my mind, the states need to be given access to more discretionary areas of taxation revenue. In the United States, the majority of states levy a state income tax, which is set at different rates in each state, plus you pay a federal income tax as well. We could go down that path but I suspect there would be a lot of resistance both from the Australian Tax Office and companies operating in more than one state. But by the same token we can’t continue to have a situation where the states are held over a barrel by the Federal Government. Because at the end of the day the losers will be our hospitals and our schools.

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FEDERAL BUDGET

“Burden placed on families” UnitingCare say pensioners are unfairly targeted by Budget cuts Story continued from » p. 1

News in numbers Industry Super Australia (ISA) economists have calculated that changes announced in the Budget on Tuesday night, including the proposed changes to the Age Pension and the further pause in the Super Guarantee, could

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reduction result in a 25 per cent reduction in the total retirement income for someone aged 45 today on average earnings. ISA Director of Public Affairs, Matt

Harry Fransen, Dulwich Hill “It’s the same as every other budget. The first year is a tough one. The second is a bit better. And the third year has all the goodies for the election. I’m a pensioner so it will hit me. If the inflation rate stays low, we’ll lose quite a bit of money. But most of it is in the future.” India Sweeney, Dulwich Hill “People on social media are saying the ones who will benefit the most are big business and everyone else will be left behind. There’s too much money in politics. It’s turning more and more like America.” Nathan Burgess, Newtown “I believe it signifies the beginning of overt fascism. They’re choosing who breeds. Tony

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advocated strongly on this matter, so we welcome the fact that common sense has prevailed in Canberra. “The Federation will continue to work with government on developing a responsible wine tax reform package.”

Rachel Koo, Erskineville “One thing I’m concerned about is the broken promises. I don’t like the Medicare levy. I understand the point about people who use it but don’t need it. But if someone needs to visit the GP regularly and they can’t work, it’s going to be a lot. And the paid parental leave is unnecessary. They should have put the money into other things.” Leon & Joy Wu, Dulwich Hill “It’s not a bad budget. We work hard and take nothing from the government. I don’t mind the $7 Medicare charge. Some people go to the doctor but don’t really have serious problems. The changes to the dole are good.”

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The Federal Budget has not increased wine taxes – a move welcomed by the Winemakers’ Federation of Australia. Chief Executive Paul Evans said there would be a collective sigh of relief across regional Australia. “The Australian wine industry supports over 30,000 jobs and earns over $1.8 billion in export revenue but high exchange rates, a consolidated retail sector and a high cost base have all placed significant hurdles in front of local producers,” he said. “A recent industry review revealed very low average levels of profitability across the wine sector and many cases of local businesses operating below cost despite the fact we produce a truly glob-

Linden, said tough decisions also need to be made to maintain consumer protections on super and financial advice. He said there are several other avenues to improve the sustainability of our retirement income system that should also be considered. “There are many ways to tackle the aging of our population and the budget pressures which it will bring, but we would urge the Government to exhaust other options before increasing the pension age to 70 and reducing the generosity of pension indexation,” he said. “It simply asks too much of workers in manual occupations who have been earning and paying taxes since their teens to continue working to 70,” he added.

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Of the major features of the Budget, Mr Hockey has provided $2.9 billion for roads to support the construction of Badgerys Creek airport. And the Federal Government is also providing a $1.5 billion contribution along with a further offer of a $2 billion loan to support the controversial WestConnex. Mr Hockey also promised a $20 billion Medical Research Future Fund, which he hoped would help find better treatments or even cures for dementia, Alzheimer’s, heart disease or cancer. “This fund will, within six years, be the biggest medical research endowment fund in the world,” Mr Hockey said. “Its funding of research will be in addition to existing levels of funding through the National Health and Medical Research Council.” But to pay for the fund, Medicare Benefits Schedule rebates will be reduced by $5 for standard doctor consultations and on top of that GPs will be able to collect a $7 contribution from July 1, 2015. “Health services have never been free to taxpayers so patients are being asked to make a modest contribution towards their cost,” Mr Hockey said. Mr Albanese described it as a cruel

budget which will hurt struggling families, pensioners and youth in the Inner West. He said changes to Family Tax Benefit Part B to reduce the maximum income threshold from $150,000 to $100,000 coupled with the new GP tax and indexation of the fuel tax would cost a typical single income family almost $5,000 a year. “The Inner West is also home to many young people and students, all of whom are significantly worse off under Abbott’s horror budget,” Mr Albanese said. “The Coalition’s budget of broken promises also extends to the pension, despite Mr Abbott saying there would be no changes to the pension.” Mr Albanese said this is a Government that doesn’t understand what it takes for families, pensioners and young people to make ends meet. “The burden of this budget falls overwhelmingly on families, pensioners and young people,” agreed Lin Hatfield Dodds from UnitingCare Australia. “We are concerned about multiple measures that reduce payments to pensioners, including the age pension, carers’ payments, disability support, and other income support payments. These measures reduce payments by $4 billion over five years.”

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WestConnex divides Council A memorandum of understanding has been signed, but not everyone is happy

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arrickville Council voted to sign a Memorandum of Understanding relating to the WestConnex last week but there were very different views on the consequences of the decision. The MOU is being signed between the NSW Government and 10 Councils along the Parramatta Road corridor from the city to Parramatta. Five community members, all opposed to the WestConnex development spoke at the Council’s meeting on Tuesday, May 6, and urged Council not to sign the document fearing that such a move would constitute support of the new road proposal and hasten its delivery. Marrickville Mayor Jo Haylen said that the opposite was true and that signing the document would guarantee Council a seat at the table, including access to important information without hindering its right to oppose the development in any way. “Some community members have voiced their grave concerns about the WestConnex project. I share many of these concerns. Council agreeing to sign the MOU in no way means these concerns will go unheard,” Mayor Haylen said.

Map of the WestConnex, which is planned to connect the M4 at Strathfield with the M5 Most councillors agreed with the Mayor, including Liberal Cr Mark Gardiner who made it clear he was also strongly opposed to the WestConnex. His stance potentially

puts him at odds with his State and Federal Liberal colleagues who have been strong advocates for the delivery of the road link. Opposing the vote to sign the MOU were

the four Greens councillors who called for more community consultation as neighbouring Ashfield and Leichhardt Councils had done. “Mayor Haylen is rushing to have a seat at the WestConnex table, but in her rush is neither consulting with the community nor ensuring Council protects our parks, neighbourhoods and housing values,” Cr Max Phillips said. “There is a major push by big developers to profit from the WestConnex by remodelling large chunks of the Inner West for high density flat buildings.” Mayor Haylen rejected these assertions stating the MOU contains Marrickville’s priorities for the revitalisation project such as the preservation of historical residential and recreation areas including Camperdown Oval and Petersham Park. “These must be taken into consideration as plans are developed,” she said. “Council has made its opposition to WestConnex very clear. Council’s decision to sign the MOU on the Parramatta Road revitalisation project is in no way an endorsement of the WestConnex motorway project.” The debate was the first real conflict between Cr Haylen and Cr Phillips, who are both contesting the seat of Summer Hill in the upcoming state election.

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Just what is Baird’s agenda? Marrickville MP raises concerns over privatisation, GST but Premier denies plans CHRIS CONNOLLY

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ocal Member for Marrickville Carmel Tebbutt has raised concerns that new Premier Mike Baird has a radical agenda for the state, including the privatisation of hospitals and electricity and an increase in the GST, all of which she says will put more pressure on local families and household bills. “Mike Baird’s plan for NSW is one in which you will pay more tax through an expansion of the GST, pay more for your electricity after privatisation, and face longer waiting times and more expensive health care when our public hospitals are privatised,” Ms Tebbutt said. “Within moments of becoming Premier, Mike Baird declared our hospitals should be places that are run for profit, which echoes the Prime Minister’s call for upfront charges to be placed on GP and Emergency Department visits. “Our public hospital emergency departments are already under pressure. Handing our public hospitals over to profitmotivated enterprises is not what the people of Marrickville voted for at the last election. We know from past experiences that privatising hospitals is a disaster.”

Ms Tebbutt said Mr Baird’s new agenda for NSW is about putting the profits of private companies ahead of the people. “Selling the state’s electricity assets to the private sector will send electricity prices up. The private sector does not spend billions of dollars to buy a monopoly to cut the price of electricity and Mike Baird’s claims to the contrary fly in the face of reality,” she said. She was also concerned about comments the Premier had made about wanting to extend the GST to food and education, which she said will just add to people’s grocery bills. The Premier rejected Ms Tebbutt’s claims saying the private sector currently delivers a range of services in public hospitals, many of which were started under the previous Labor government. “My Government will continue to look for ways to transform and improve health care – to deliver the best care in the best way possible,” Premier Baird said “There has been no change to the NSW Government’s position on electricity privatisation and my position remains that a sale would only be undertaken if there is a mandate to do so.” On the GST, he called for, “a mature discussion on tax reform in this country, in which no subject is off the table”.

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COMMUNITY

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much loved community organisations is set to close its doors unless it can raise $54,000 in the next few weeks. Community and Cultural Connections, formerly the May Murray Neighbourhood Centre, failed to secure Federal Government funding earlier this year that would have guaranteed its future. While they still have some funding to provide services to the aged Arabic and Vietnamese communities, Executive Officer Natanya Mandel said that without additional funding, they will be forced to wind the organisation up at the end of the financial year. “We need money,” Ms Mandel said. “We’re asking anyone who’s ever been helped by May Murray, who’s seen the good we can do, to consider helping us so we can continue our work.” Ms Mandel said the organisation had been helping the local community for nearly 40 years and recently they had put a lot of work into rebuilding the organisation to give it a foundation for a sustainable funding model. “Unfortunately, we’ve found ourselves in a climate where it is difficult to get financial backing. The funding we applied

for went to big organisations rather than the small ones like us.” She felt it would be a huge loss to the local community if the organisation folded. “It will put a big burden of care back on the community,” she said. Hanne Makhoul has been part of the Arabic group for 16 years and said if the organisation closed, it would have a devastating effect on the community. “There are about 50 members of the Arabic speaking group. Most don’t speak English well,” Ms Makhoul said. “They use it for all sorts of things, filling out tax forms, making appointments with doctors. If it closes down, they won’t know what to do.” Federal Member for Grayndler Anthony Albanese blamed the Abbott Government, saying he was concerned this week’s budget would have a disastrous impact on those who can least afford it. “I have seen the fantastic services Community and Cultural Connections provides for the most vulnerable people in the community,” Mr Albanese said. “These organisations should receive support from the Federal Government in recognition of the work they do.” A spokesperson for the Assistant Minister for Social Services, Senator Mitch Fifield, said funding is assessed through a competitive tender process.

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A man has been arrested after allegedly being found with stolen items taken from mailboxes in Sydney’s inner west this week. About 2.45pm on Monday, May 12, officers attached to the Police Transport Command were patrolling around Carramar when they stopped a red Nissan Pulsar sedan. After speaking to the driver, officers searched a 29-year-old male passenger and allegedly found cards, documents and a mobile phone, all believed to be stolen. He was arrested at the scene and taken to Cabramatta Police Station. Further investigations led police to believe the man allegedly stole documents from letterboxes in the Dulwich Hill, Homebush and West Pennant Hills areas. The man was charged and will appear in court on June 24.

A man has been arrested in Queensland and extradited to NSW to face court in relation to the armed robbery of a hotel in Lewisham last year. Queensland police attached to the Robbery and Serious Crime Unit arrested a 29-year-old man in Cairns early last Saturday morning. Police allege the man was involved in an armed robbery at a hotel in Lewisham on Monday, December 16 last year where three males, two of whom were armed with shortened firearms, and one who was armed with a large knife - threatened staff members with their weapons, before accessing an office where they were able to steal an amount of cash. The man, from Bexley, was extradited to NSW on Monday, May 12 and charged.

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Man spotted setting fire to two cars in Petersham

A 29-year-old man from Marrickville was conveyed to Concord Mental Hospital for assessment following an incident last Friday, May 9. At 6.15am, police attended an address in Marrickville in relation to a man threatening self harm and destroying property. As police attempted to approach the man on the top floor of the building, the man threw plates and other objects at them. Additional police were called to the scene and the man exited his unit holding two large knives, inciting police to come upstairs to fight him. He threw one knife and then went back into the unit and threw a full sized screen door towards police . The man later left the unit and was arrested by police.

About 4.20am on Monday, May 12, two vehicles in John Street, Petersham were set alight. One of the owners of the vehicle awoke to a loud crackling noise outside her bedroom window. The woman looked outside and saw her vehicle and her neighbour’s vehicle on fire. The fire brigade and police attended when both vehicles were well alight. The fire brigade extinguished both fires shortly after. One vehicle was completely destroyed and the other vehicle was severely damaged. A man had been seen to walk up John Street carrying what appeared to be jerry can. Police are urging anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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HOUSING

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ousing affordability is so dire in Sydney that a new report has found virtually nothing in the Inner West on the market is affordable for low income renters. Anglicare analysed more than 12,000 properties that were advertised for rent in the greater Sydney area on the weekend beginning Saturday, April 5. They found just 33 were affordable and appropriate for households on income support payments without placing them into rental stress – the definition of affordable being a situation where the rent is less than 30 per cent of household income. In the City and Inner South area, which includes Marrickville and neighbouring suburbs, almost 1,500 properties were surveyed. None were affordable and appropriate for people on income support payments. For households on the minimum wage, there were seven properties available. All but one of these was for single people with no children. If you were prepared to pay up to 45 per cent of your income on rent, there were 24 properties available for people on income support and 96 for people on the minimum wage.

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Anglicare Sydney’s Director of Advocacy and Research Sue King said low income families across Sydney were struggling with rent. “In order to keep a roof over their head many people will go into severe rental stress spending more than 30 per cent of a very limited income on rent. This leaves very little for food and payment of utilities such as electricity,” Ms King said. “Our research indicates that people will go without food in order to pay their rent and this is particularly problematic in households with children. “We are very concerned with the onset of winter and what this may mean for people on the aged pension, disability support, and Newstart who are privately renting." Marrickville Councillor Melissa Brooks said the affordable rental crisis in Sydney is one that significantly affects young people – particularly students and low income workers – and therefore needs to be addressed. “Australia is one of the few developed countries in the world that allows landlords to raise rents more than every 12 months, to evict people without reason, and which has no cap on rental increases – landlords can increase rent as much as the ‘market’ will bear. This is part of why rents have been able to double in five years in our area,” Cr Brooks said.

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arrickville Council’s Perfect Match Mural Program has found true love with its first arrow. The program is designed to connect local artists with local property owners who are interested in having a public artwork installed on a wall that is subject to frequent graffiti attacks. The Andrianakos family from Rallis Timber near Sydenham Station were matched up with Marrickville artist Fintan Magee, who has designed a masterpiece on the side of their business. The artwork, which can be seen on Marrickville Road, is a surrealist composition depicting a man riding a horse with a ‘Queenslander’ style house attached to the rump of the horse. “A lot of my work is surrealist at the moment,” Mr Magee said. “This one deals with being in Brisbane during the floods. The character is a bit like the ‘Man from Snowy River’ but he’s more the ‘Man from Brisbane River’.” He said he also wanted to include a nod to the work of Rallis Timber through the trees and the timber houses. “I liked the fact they do sustainable

timber,” he said of the local business. Kathy Andrianakos said they had a lot of trouble with graffiti on the wall so when they heard about the Perfect Match program they got in contact with Council, who showed them examples of different artists’ styles. “Fintan’s work looked quite interesting with its 3D effect so we went with him,” Ms Andrianakos said. She was impressed that he came out to the timber yard, found out what they did and sent them draft outlines of the proposed artwork. “He’s done a great job and he’s been really good to work with,” she said. Marrickville Mayor Jo Haylen said the mural will become an inspirational new gateway to Marrickville. “Council’s Perfect Match Mural Program will see many more iconic artworks like this one replace frequent tagging and graffiti on public spaces all over Marrickville,” Mayor Haylen said. “Marrickville is a cultural centre and Council wants to help artists like Fintan continue to bring it to life.” The majority of Perfect Match artworks will be installed around June 12-15, however, this work had to be fast tracked after Mr Magee secured a major international commission at the last minute.

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t Peters sculptor Geoff Harvey has an exhibition opening this weekend of Australian animals crafted out of old bits of furniture and other found objects. Mr Harvey says he tried to choose objects that don’t just look like the animal he’s creating but evokes their characteristics as well. His flock of birds in flight appear to defy gravity, soaring high on thermal updrafts around the gallery spaces. The owl threatens to swoop while the honeyeater buzzes around. On the ground, a kangaroo is alert, listening for danger while a dingo guards its territory. Over 40 years as an artist, Mr Harvey has worked in a variety of media; painting, collages and sculpting with metal as well as his current interest in recycled wood. He has made a name for his quirky and idiosyncratic dog sculptures, which have featured at Sculpture by the Sea, where he is a regular exhibitor, and he has won both the People’s Choice Award and the Children’s Choice Award. His current exhibition titled ‘Early Bird’ is on at the Robin Gibson Gallery in Darlinghurst until June 17.

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he Salvation Army is calling for volunteers to give up a few hours of their time to collect for the Red Shield Appeal next weekend, May 24 and 25. The Salvation Army’s Inner West Major, Peter Sutcliffe, said they operate a number of programs across the Inner West including Community Welfare Assistance, University Chaplain programs, youth programs and the Mainly Music program for parents and toddlers. “The residents of the Inner West and Australians across the country can help us ensure that we reach our target of $10 million for this year’s Doorknock Weekend,” Major Sutcliffe said. “Volunteers who are willing to spare a few hours to rally around the Inner West community are key to The Salvation Army reaching our goals and raising funds that go directly back into our programs and social services.” Major Sutcliffe said the generosity of the people of the Inner West will help to ensure that the organisation can continue to support the vast amount of people in need of social services. Dulwich Hill Corps Officer Major Peter

Peter Sutcliffe, Wayne Cook, Rhondda Kingston and Peter McGuigan outside Dulwich Hill Salvos McGuigan said he was pleased with the response from local schools. “More than 200 students from Newington College are going to help with the appeal and more than 50 from Casimir College,” Major McGuigan said. Salvation Army spokesperson, Major Bruce Harmer, believes that Australians have never been in more need of basic

assistance with issues such as food stress. “Australia is going through a major economic transition and many families do face an uncertain future, many people who have been well off in the past are now genuinely worried about their future,” Major Harmer said. “The Salvation Army can pick up families who fall on hard times and help with issues

from drug, alcohol and gambling rehabilitation to food assistance, skills development and job placement. It’s imperative that we maintain these services and the Red Shield Appeal Doorknock is integral to providing the funds so we can continue to help those that need it.” To volunteer or donate call 13 SALVOS (13 72 58) or visit www.salvos.org.au.

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A philanthropic author and inspirational speaker in Sweden is offering a weeklong holiday free of charge on one of three islands he owns off Stockholm for entrepreneurs, inventors, writers and pure dreamers to seek mental inspiration for their projects. Fredrik Haren says that being cut off from civilisation on one of his islands will hopefully allow those he gives a week to a chance “to re-discover their creative or entrepreneurial fire”. Successful applications get an island to themselves, and can take three or five guests, depending on which island they are allocated to. They only have to meet their own costs

to get to Stockholm, and the costs of their food and drinks for the week. However, while their week is otherwise “free,” Frederik Haren asks for a donation of US$1,000 (or less for those who can’t afford that) which he gives to a charity assisting Stockholm’s homeless – pointing out that if you take some friends, it can work out to as little as US$167 per person for the week. One visitor said that the trip really helped him focus on creating art, as opposed to all the usual drags on life like work and family commitments. If you want to put your name up for consideration, visit www.theideasisland.com.

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Get ready for Sydneyvision A bit of horsing about at the expense of Eurovision, this comp attracts all sorts! CHRIS CONNOLLY

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ast week’s Eurovision song contest saw bearded Austrian drag queen Conchita Wurst take out the top gong. Now the organisers of the Sydneyvision song contest are encouraging local musicians (and drag queens) to get cracking on their entries for the 2014 contest. To enter you need to write an original song about a Sydney suburb, think Outline’s ‘Cicada that ate Five Dock’ or ‘Miracle in Marrickville’ by John Kennedy’s Love Gone Wrong. You then need to make a video clip, which includes either a high five or the number five in it somewhere, because this is the fifth year the contest will be held, and get the finished product to the Newtown Neighbourhood Centre by Tuesday, July 29 along with your $10 entry fee. At stake is a $500 prize from the Newtown Precinct Business Association and a gig at the 2014 Newtown Festival. There are additional prizes for second, third, the People’s Choice plus a new Youth Prize for entrants under 18-years-old. Last year’s winner Martha Chess Phelps would have been eligible for both the top prize and the Youth prize.

The then 12-year-old from Marrickville won for her song ‘My Very Own Day’, an ode to her home suburb featuring virtually every iconic image of the area. The awards will be announced at a Grand Final screening at the Dendy Newtown on Wednesday, August 27. 14 finalists will have their videos shown on the evening. Organiser Ken Saunders from the Newtown Neighbourhood Centre said the event was inspired by Eurovision and a desire to have a bit of fun at its expense. But one area where they differ greatly is that the songs are actually quite good in Sydneyvision. “They can go from the wildly satiric to the romantic to the deadly serious but underneath there is always an affection for the local neighbourhood,” Mr Saunders said. He said there are always entries from Newtown and Marrickville but lots of other suburbs get featured too. “Last year we had entries from as far afield as Sylvania Waters, Prestons and Whale Beach but consistent across the entries is a celebration of local community,” he said. More information can be found at www.sydneyvision.org or by calling the Newtown Neighbourhood Centre on 9564 7333.

Armed robbery Police are appealing for information after an armed robbery of a hotel at Petersham on Wednesday. About 8.30pm, two men with their faces covered entered a hotel on Parramatta Road allegedly armed with an axe and knife. Police have been told the pair demanded money from staff members, who complied. The men were last seen running along Phillip Street towards Margaret Street with cash. No one was injured during the incident. Officers from Marrickville Local Area Command attended the hotel and estab-

lished a crime scene. Detectives would now like to speak to two men who may be able to assist with inquiries. The first man is described as being approximately 168cm tall with a thin build. He was last seen wearing a black hooded top, black face covering, grey or green cargo pants and grey shoes. The second man is described as being approximately 168cm tall with a thin build. He was last seen wearing a black hooded top, black face covering, black tracksuit pants with white long stripes, and carrying a black fabric shopping bag.

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More prisoners Increased arrest rates and greater imprisonment rates had driven an increase in the NSW prison population, according to the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Attorney General Brad Hazzard said. “The number of people arrested has increased even though the crime rate has been consistently falling, and the people of NSW should feel safer than ever,” he said. BOCSAR has found that the number of people arrested has been increasing and a greater proportion of offenders have been sentenced to terms of imprisonment. The Government said that room in prisons is a challenge that is being addressed.

FESTIVAL

The colour of Cuba New exhibition as part of Head On photographic festival

Budget backlash Minister for Education Adrian Piccoli has reaffirmed the NSW Government’s commitment to fund all its obligations under the Gonski Agreement. “When we signed up to Gonski, NSW committed an extra $1.76 billion in school funding. We will honour our obligations under the Agreement and we call on the Commonwealth Government to do the same,” Mr Piccoli said. Mr Piccoli said he will meet with all school sectors to plan a strategy to ensure the Commonwealth Government meets its commitments. “As Minister for Education I am bitterly disappointed that the Commonwealth Government has walked away from a signed agreement with NSW,” he said.

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ead On is Australia’s largest photographic festival and this year, two Dulwich Hill photographers are taking part with their own exhibition showcasing the beauty of Cuba. Ralf Hesse and Louise Walpole spent a month travelling around the island at the beginning of the year.

Ms Walpole said their exhibition ‘Esta Vida Cubana’, showcasing more than 70 images in large and small format prints, reveals the diversity, colour and raw emotion of Cuba, as it is today. She said the two have different styles but she was surprised when the photographs were hung on walls, it wasn’t always obvious who had taken which shot. “What Ralf does is take lots of pictures of architecture and, in Cuba, the cars. He does these sweeping shots of buildings

and streets and how people interact with them,” Ms Walpole said. “I’m more drawn to portraiture. I took just one lens, a fixed 50mm lens so I had to interact a lot with people. It made for some interesting conversation particularly when you don’t speak much Spanish.” Esta Vida Cubana is on at the Art Est Gallery located at 67 Lords Road, Leichhardt until June 8. The official opening will be this Saturday, May 17 from 3pm to 5pm.

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There have been plenty of incidents at Tower Bridge that make this London icon an interesting visit DAVE ELLIS

s evening fell across London on December 30, 1952, bus driver Albert Gunter must have wondered if he’d lapsed into a nightmare as he started driving his Number 78 bus across Tower Bridge straddling the River Thames. For the centre of the bridge comprises two 30m long hinged bascules (or leaves) that open upwards at over 80 degrees to allow ships to pass through, and to his horror the one he was on was rising at an increasingly sickening angle right under his bus and its 20 passengers. Making a split-second decision, Albert dropped two gears and gunned the engine of the cumbersome double-decker as fast as it would go – miraculously leaping the vehicle forward from the bascule, and somehow “flying” it through mid-air to drop, deafeningly but still upright, almost two metres down onto the opposite leaf that had not yet begun to rise. His conductor suffered a broken leg, 12 passengers received minor injuries, and Albert himself was given a 10 pound reward for his heroics (about AU$450 in

London Tower Bridge with the bascules that raise and lower, suspension bridge approaches on either side, and high-level walkways. Photo: Draper Management Company

today’s money), with a subsequent inquiry finding the bascule had been raised due to a mix-up amongst staff. There’ve been plenty of other mix-ups over the years with the timing of Tower Bridge’s openings, the most bizarre involving a motorcade of US President Bill Clinton in May 1997. The President and British Prime Minister, Tony Blair had dined at a restaurant on the banks of the Thames that day, and were warned that Tower Bridge, which they needed to cross to get back into Central London, had been booked to open in the early afternoon for a tourist sailing barge, the Gladys, to pass through. Because he was late leaving the restaurant, President Clinton got to the bridge and his limousine and lead security vehicles made it across. But to the horror of his tailing security agents, the two bascules had begun rising before those agents, too, could get across. Screeching to a stop they watched in disbelief as their President disappeared unprotected into the chaos of London traffic on the other side of the river. When asked why they’d cut the motorcade in two, bridge staff said they’d opened the bridge on schedule as no-one at the American Embassy had answered their phonecalls.

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HOROSCOPES

AQUARIUS JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

Calling all Lions! Avoid being a right-royal bossy-boots this week. Cool compromise and clear, considered communication will get you a lot further than temper-tantrums and prima donna behaviour. On the weekend, Saturn stabilises a domestic situation and helps you find a solution to a problem.

PISCES FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

VIRGO AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23

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Do you feel as if youâ€™ve been treading water or even going backwards? Has a partnership felt as if itâ€™s more trouble than itâ€™s worth? Thank goodness mighty Mars (your ruling planet) moves forwards on Tuesday, so youâ€™ll start to feel much more positive and proactive about life, love and relationships. Itâ€™s time for fiery Rams to finally shift into top gear!

TAURUS APRIL 21 TO MAY 21

Star predictions for the week beginning May 18

Youâ€™re at your versatile Virgo best, as the Sun shimmies through your career zone until June 21. Professional projects are favoured as you move ahead with confidence and creativity. Mighty Mars moves forwards in your money zone, but donâ€™t spoil your future prospects by being rash with cash.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

Many Librans have been feeling lazy and lackluster, as Mars has retrograded through your sign since early March. Thankfully the warrior planet finally moves forwards on Tuesday and youâ€™ll start to feel more motivated, as your mojo returns in spades! Be inspired by birthday great Ralph Waldo Emerson, who wisely declared: â€œAn ounce of action is worth a tonne of theory.â€?

SCORPIO OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

Bulls, donâ€™t take good health for granted. Be proactive about making healthy lifestyle choices, and prioritise time for regular exercise and nutritious meals. As birthday great Ralph Waldo Emerson reminds us: â€œThe first wealth is health.â€? Is a relationship going through a bumpy patch? Work on keeping the lines of communication open.

Smart Scorpios know that sustainable success doesnâ€™t just drop out of the sky. So this weekâ€™s stars are super for utilising every opportunity that comes your way, as you take an adventurous idea and make it happen through hard work and awesome organisation. Singles, you have a better chance of finding your soul mate if you are proactive.

GEMINI MAY 22 TO JUNE 21

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

Avoid the temptation to skim over important details. Youâ€™re keen to zoom ahead but remember thereâ€™s a fine line between making smart, snap decisions and messy mistakes. The stars are super for artistic endeavours and creative thinking, but nervous energy is also high. So, if you donâ€™t pace yourself, then youâ€™ll be exhausted!

Are you viewing a family member through rose-coloured glasses? Perhaps itâ€™s time to be more realistic about whatâ€™s really going on? The wonderful weekend Jupiter/Saturn trine is a time when good luck meets thorough preparation, as you capitalise on the lucky opportunities that come your way.

CANCER JUNE 22 TO JULY 22

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

Has a family relationship been going down a rocky road? The stars encourage healing, as you build bridges and start communicating again. Youâ€™ll have to be a proactive Crab and make the first move though. The winds of change are definitely sweeping through your life but donâ€™t waste time worrying about it.

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Are you living in a Piscean fantasy world? Saturn sends a reality check this week â€“ especially involving your future goals. So take your head out of the clouds and get organised. The Moon and Neptune give you a creativity boost on Thursday and Friday but donâ€™t waste precious time on the weekend.

ARIES MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

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LEO JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23

Aquarians are feeling mighty adventurous, as Mars moves forwards in your travel zone and stirs your gypsy gene and wanton wanderlust! So your motto for the moment is from birthday great Ralph Waldo Emerson: â€œDo not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.â€?

Itâ€™s a great week to set goals with the big picture in mind. Small dramas and minor irritations fade into the background, as you look to the future with excitement and enthusiasm. The Jupiter/Saturn trine boosts productivity and helps you socialise and circulate with an influential new crowd.

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women are having plastic surgery to achieve their desired look

Of all the quick beauty fixes and instant body transformations, a cheek lift, a boob job, some lypo and a few botox injections seem to be the go-to these days. A 10-week workout is â€˜too hardâ€™, wrinkle-defying creams are â€˜unreliableâ€™ and protecting your face from the sun is just â€˜a dragâ€™ â€“ plus it takes a lifetime... thereâ€™s no point in starting now unless youâ€™re younger than 25 â€“ so cosmetic surgery has become the â€˜easyâ€™ option. You hear all the horror stories, like the ones where dodgy breast implants explode or an allergic reaction leaves a womanâ€™s lips bruised and puffy, but when you see your best friend with a perfect, new face, itâ€™s hard not to consider going under the knife. I had never considered getting plastic surgery â€“ in fact, I had always seen it as failure in a woman... I saw it as conforming to menâ€™s standards or a desperate act out of poor self esteem â€“ and I had never bothered to understand why your average person would consider getting it. I can see why a person would get a nose job after breaking their nose and totally get why women may choose to have a breast reconstruction after a mastectomy â€“ I wouldnâ€™t even blame you for going up a size or two â€“ but a young woman with perfectly good assets already... whatâ€™s the go there? Well, according to cosmetic surgeons, going under the knife is giving women the ability to take control of their own bodies. They say itâ€™s empowering, giving women the opportunity to change what they themselves want to change about their own body, regardless of what is acceptable by society. â€œIâ€™ve never met a woman whoâ€™s come to me because sheâ€™s using cosmetic surgery at the request of someone else. Itâ€™s always about a womanâ€™s choice about how she wants to present her body,â€? said Enhance Clinic Penrith cosmetic surgeon, Dr Les Blackstock. Wow, I had never thought of it this way. I would argue that no woman should ever have to feel like she isnâ€™t pretty enough, but what if she did feel that way and cosmetic surgery could fix her self-doubts for good? Sometimes surgery might be the answer after all.

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What’s the right “healthy diet”?

A plethora of companies now offer various forms of pet insurance with separate inclusions, exclusions, excesses, percentages of cover and waiting periods for different illnesses. This makes it difficult to digest the information and many owners question if pet insurance is worth the monthly or fortnightly payments or, indeed, even if it DR. SAM is worth trawling through the vast product KOVAC disclosure statements of each company. Southern Cross I see on a weekly basis people having Veterinary Clinic to bargain over life and death. We live 9516 0234 in a time when cost of living pressures 60 Princes Hwy, affect everyone, and at the same time, St Peters www.southernveterinary care is getting more expensive crossvet.com.au as the gap between human and veterinary medicine is shrinking. Insurance removes most of the financial concern over treating a medical condition in pets. It helps veterinarians and pet parents work together to provide the best care that our companions need, to ensure healthy longevity and a good quality of life. There are a number of things you need to consider when comparing insurance companies and their policies, or considering if insurance is right for your pet: 1. Waiting period: Some insurers have a waiting period of 21 days and others for up to two years for certain conditions like dental work or oral surgery. 2. Excluded breed specific conditions: Some insurers won’t pay for spinal surgery in dachshunds or joint problems in bulldogs. Make sure you ask the insurer directly whether they exclude any conditions in your pet’s breed. 3. Cover for life: A few insurers will only cover a particular condition for a year after diagnosis, other insurers cover the condition for life, as long as it wasn’t pre-existing.

I often receive questions on diet, but I wanted to include the following one from Kylie M this week, as it covered a few of the main areas. Hi Dave you have the best column in the world and you’re obviously the best trainer ever! Okay, I made that part up, here is the real question. We are curious as to your definition of a ‘healthy diet’ as ours differ, vegan versus meat eater. I’m the meat eater and find that I can sustain my ideal weight eating lots of meat, I’m 59kg and 166cm tall but with unwanted stomach fat, and I walk 10,000 steps per day. I have a vegan boyfriend who has the metabolism of a Bengal tiger and has lost 7kg and now weighs 65kg. He runs and does weights at the gym. Who’s right? I’m assuming that the weight you’re at is a healthy one for your frame. With any diet it really relates to the individual. A human body is capable of making do with almost any diet for a length of time, but that doesn’t mean it’s a good diet. Always take your own results as the main guide. If someone on a vegan diet lost 7kg and is ravenously hungry all the time, I would wonder if they are getting enough nutrition. For instance, getting complete protein and vitamin B12 are always a challenge to vegans. He’s doing weights at the gym but is he gaining muscle mass? Do his energy levels or say, his run times, improve from workout to workout? With a high meat diet sometimes carbohydrates are forgotten. Getting enough fibre and micro nutrients from good fruits and vegetables may become an issue. How is digestion and elimination? I recently attended the ACNEM Conference in Queensland, and even the top professors in medicine all agreed how important a good diet was for reducing or preventing pretty much all forms of sickness. It all starts with good, unprocessed, real food, lots of water and getting back in tune with how each meal makes you feel! When it comes to your unique diet, trust yourself to experiment and become the expert.

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We can live off any type of diet for a length of time but that doesn’t make it a good diet

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tive experience when they come to a live show. “We like to get the audiences involved, engage the audience, so that they have as much fun as we do,” Edwards said. The show allows music fans the chance to experience a taste of the country music greats, Willie Nelson and Kenny Rogers while also giving them the chance to experience a tribute to the legendary Johnny Cash. “Johnny Cash, of course is no longer with us, so people do not have an opportunity to go and see Johnny Cash. However, coming to our show they’re going to walk away from there and they’re going to say, ‘that’s like seeing Johnny Cash, these guys are top notch’,” Edwards said. And he loves knowing that thousands of fans have shared in their passion for these iconic performers. “One of the best compliments I get is, someone will come up after the show and go, ‘you know what, I’m a really big Kenny Rogers fan, I always have been, and he would be proud of you, you nailed it,’ and that just makes me feel so good.” For a member of a cover band there could be no greater joy than meeting the person whose music has inspired your

own musical career. Edwards has been lucky enough to meet Kenny Rogers on two occasions. Their first meeting was during a series of outdoor shows in Billings, Montana. Edwards was approached by a promoter and informed that Rogers had seen his performance, liked what he saw and wanted him to come to a show. “I got to go backstage and meet Kenny, we got a picture together and we chatted a little bit. The last thing he said to me when I was leaving, he said, ‘now don’t go out getting me into any trouble’. I took that to heart, I think of myself as a Kenny Rogers ambassador,” Edwards said. When all is said and done, the reason why The Kings of Country get on stage each night and perform the songs of their heroes is simple. “We love the music, we love the songs, never get tired of them, never get tired of delivering them because they come from the heart,” he said. The Kings of Country will be performing at Evan Theatre on Saturday, May 31 at 7.30pm. Tickets are $37. For bookings or more information, call (02) 4720 5555 or visit www.penrith.panthers.com.au/ entertainment.

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And clued in on all the tricks of the trade is Marty Edwards, Kenny Rogers impersonator with The Kings of Country. “Number one, you’ve got to have the look for sure. Number two, you’ve got to have the sound and number three, which I think is just as important as the first two, it’s the mannerisms.” Edwards has been performing with The Kings of Country for almost nine years now, along with Phillip Bauer (Johnny Cash) and Marion Deaton (Willie Nelson). After meeting in Las Vegas at a convention, the three talented musicians decided they would combine their acts to bring audiences a broader experience, with music from some of the world’s biggest country artists. “We’re looking at three absolutely huge legends in country music – Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Kenny Rogers. All of us have worked very, very hard honing the character and studying the character. Because it’s more than just singing a Kenny Rogers song, we become the character that we’re portraying,” Edwards said. “The characters themselves, they’re larger than life. They have such a longevity in the industry over years and years with so many hits.” The Kings of Country have formed a special bond with Australian audiences since their first time touring down under. “Our first year in Australia went very, very well so we keep coming back and having fun and it’s been great for us,” Edwards said. “For us it’s kind of like coming home when we come to Australia. The audiences have been so receptive and treated us so well. People that we’ve met and become friends with go out of their way to help us out with whatever we need.” This relationship with Australian audiences has inspired The Kings of Country to write a special tribute song, dedicated to some Aussie heroes. “‘God Bless Australia’, it’s a song and we dedicate it to the men and women of the Australian armed forces and I can tell you on more than one occasion singing this song my eyes get a little moist because it’s so well received by the people, it’s just our way of saying, ‘hey Australia we love you’,” Edwards said. Audiences can expect to hear their favourite tracks from the country stars including Kenny Rogers’s hits ‘Lady’ and ‘The Gambler’. The Kings of Country also like to make sure their fans get an interac-

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It tells the story of a young girl called Little Voice or LV who is unable to come to terms with the death of her father. She becomes a recluse, listening to her father’s old records, crooning along to them and dreaming of the fantasy world they describe, a world incompatible with the gritty working class town she lives in with her unsympathetic mother. Into their lives comes a seedy theatrical agent who seduces the mother with talk of bright lights and the celebrities he knows. He in turn is seduced by LV’s voice and the idea that she will be his big break. Locked in her room with her records, LV has learnt to channel every iconic chanteuse from Judy Garland and Shirley Bassey to Marilyn Monroe and Edith Piaf. The dreams and aspirations of the three

characters could be compatible but the personalities aren’t, leading them inexorably to a fiery climax. The play was made into a movie in 1998 starring Jane Horrocks, Brenda Blethyn, Michael Caine and Ewen McGregor, which saw Caine win a Golden Globe for his performance and Blethyn nominated for an Oscar. The play itself won both the Laurence Olivier Award and the Evening Standard Award for Best Comedy in 1993. The Lane Cove Theatre has developed its own powerful, gritty and darkly funny production which won popular and critical praise in its recent premiere run at the Zenith Theatre in Chatswood. Directed by Christine Firkin, it is now playing at the New Theatre in Newtown with an all-star cast featuring Wendy Morton, Nick Bolton, Kevin Weir, Luke Reeves, Michelle Bellamy, Mark Reiss and the extraordinary talents of Debbie Neilson as LV. Neilson is a star on the rise who recently gained valuable experience playing Dorothy in ‘The Wizard of Oz’. The Rise and Fall of Little Voice is on until Saturday, May 25 at the New Theatre, 542 King Street, Newtown on Thursdays to Saturdays at 7.30pm plus this Sunday, May 19 at 5pm. Tickets are $17-$30.

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THE GREAT AUSTRALIAN SONGBOOK Monday, May 26 Enmore Theatre Variety – the Children’s Charity has put together another stellar line-up of 20 of Australia’s finest singers performing some of Australia’s greatest songs for a great cause. Artists include Jon Stevens, Shannon Noll, Diesel, James Morrison, Christine Anu, Dave Faulkner plus many more. What makes this concert so fun is watching artists put their own spin some true classics. Ticket purchases help to support Variety and Aussie kids in need. Tickets start at $69. Call 9550 3666.

CELEBRATING THE SECRET WORLD OF SUBMARINES – FUN DAY Sunday, May 25 Australian National Maritime Museum To mark the centenary of submarines in Australia, the National Maritime Museum is holding a special Family Fun Day. Come dressed in your best spy costume for your chance to win a fancy dress competition and take part in the many tours and special activities available on the day. The Museum is celebrating its own Royal Australian Navy Oberon class submarine, Onslow, which is partly submerged in Darling Harbour. Cost is $50 for a family or $12 per person.

SONGS OF SPLENDOUR Wednesday, May 21 St Mary’s Cathedral The joint forces of the choirs of St James’, King Street and St Mary’s Cathedral, together with Australian Baroque Brass, continue their exploration of Venetian music with a performance of Paul McCreesh’s sumptuous reconstruction of a 16th century coronation mass in St Mark’s Basilica. This is truly going to be a great evening of musical appreciation. Tickets are $50 for adults and $45 for concession cards.

‘LIVE SUNDAYS’ AT CRANE BAR Sundays until May 18 Crane Bar, Potts Point The Crane Bar is Sydney’s most vibrant Japanese bar and dining venue. ‘Live Sundays’ is on every week from 3pm to 7pm so bask in the Japanese inspired gardens and bring some friends along for some fantastic Japanese cuisine. This is the perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon!

ROSIE SCOTT Tuesday, May 27 Newtown Library Rosie Scott, co-editor of A Country Too Far, will be discussing the anthology of writings on asylum seekers. The anthology is a real contribution to national debate and looks at Aussie writers, their intelligence and creativity. Cost is free.

MR POLE DANCE 2014 Friday, May 23 The Factory Theatre Pole dancing is no longer reserved just for ladies, with men now giving it a go. Mr Pole Dance 2014 will see the best male pole dancers in the world compete for the chance to win the title. Strength and ability abound in this show, a mix between gymnastics, cabaret and dancing, you’d be mad to miss it. Tickets are $45. To book call 9550 3666.

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The world is a large place that changes from continent to continent, even city to city. This photographic exhibition exemplifies that the landscape unites us all. Despite the distance and differences around the world we can all be one is the message from the exhibition. Photographers including Ann Vadanega, April Ward, Beatriz Vargas, Gavin Brown, Robyn Hills, Michael Knapstein and Pauline Neilson have been included. Entry is free and more info can be found at pinestreet.com.au.

Cambodian Children’s Trust is helping to end poverty in Cambodia, South East Asia’s poorest country. Special appearances include Jimmy Barnes, Mitchell Anderson, Mahalia Barnes and Prinnie Stevens. Tickets cost $92.50 and by attending this concert you will be helping to change the lives of children, families and communities.

SYDNEY WRITERS’ FESTIVAL Monday, May 19 to Sunday, May 25 Various venues – main precinct @ Walsh Bay, Sydney Sydney will be transformed by readers and writers as book lovers converge on Walsh Bay, soaking up the world of ideas. This year’s festival is focused on writing that challenges the mind, stimulating questions about culture, history and identity. Over 400 authors will be out and about through the week to share their knowledge and creativity. To check out the program for this year’s events, visit www.swf.org.au.

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In a premiere production, Tim Freedman and Alex Broun’s ‘Truth, Beauty and a Picture of You’ is about the hope you find when all is hope is lost, as four lost souls struggle to find peace within themselves and their pasts. Featuring many of Tim’s biggest hits from a life in music this new Australian musical theatre work is moving, funny and surprisingly romantic. Tickets cost $48. To book call 8065 7337.

AFGHANISTAN Until June 15 NSW Art Gallery The artefacts in this exhibition had been feared lost for many years. But museum staff in Kabul ensured that these treasures were kept safe and now they are on display at NSW Art Gallery. These items come from important sites at Silk Road. Adult tickets are $10 and more info can be found at www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au.

ROUND SHE GOES Saturday, May 17 Marrickville Town Hall

THE STRICTLY BALLROOM STORY Until November 9 The Powerhouse Museum It has been 30 years since ‘Strictly Ballroom’ sent the world into ballroom frenzy. This exhibition brings to you the design drawings, cast and set photos, performance and rehearsal clips and 40 amazing costumes created by Catherine Martin. Check out www.powerhousemuseum. com for all the details of the exhibition.

THE IMPROV SOAP OPERA Saturday May 3, 10 & 17 The Factory Theatre The best student improvisers in NSW team together to perform a character based improvisation ‘Soap Opera’ in the style of ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ and ‘Neighbours’. However, the drama does not unfold on Ramsey Street but rather in the grounds of ‘Collage Grammar’, a leafy private academy where anything can happen. This is one Soap Opera you cannot miss. Tickets start at $15.

Marrickville’s pre-loved fashion markets are back again this weekend. The demand for a women’s only pre-loved fashion market led Around She Goes to be transformed from a one-time event in Melbourne to be launched in two other states. The market, first launched in Marrickville in May 2013, saw 1,000 bargain hunters shop through armfuls of second-hand designer wear. With a $2 entry, it’s not one to miss. Starts 10am.

19TH BIENNALE OF SYDNEY: YOU IMAGINE WHAT YOU DESIRE Friday, May 2 – Monday, June 9 Various Locations Juliana Engberg is the artistic director of this three month exhibition that is an exploration of the world. The art will be displayed in the Art Gallery of New South Wales and Museum of Contemporary Art Australia as well as Carriageworks and Cockatoo Island. It is the biggest art party of the year. Entry is free and more info can be found at www.biennaleofsydney. com.au.

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hen the folk at Katnook Estate in the heartland of South Australia’s Coonawarra decided to plant Sauvignon Blanc for winemaker Wayne Stehbens, neither the owners nor Wayne realised quite what an adventure they were embarking upon. It was 1981, and decades before Sauvignon Blanc was to become the darling it is today. But Wayne surprised everyone with the drop he crafted then, and has continued to do so now for over 30 years. And his latest, from the 2012 vintage, is a cracker drop from what he refers to as “an extraordinary year for the variety,” with slightly warmer conditions than normal and below average rainfall, that together meant for early-ripening fruit that could be harvested in top condition. Wayne also added a five per cent splash of Semillon to this wine, helping boost its varietal grassy notes to complement its passionfruit, grapefruit and gooseberry flavours. It’s a really top drop he ranks amongst the best he’s ever made, and remarkably for a Sauvignon Blanc shows great potential for 10 plus years in the cellar. Pay $25, and for an ideal match put it on the table with Spanish seafood paella. One to note: Durif is still a somewhat rare wine in Australia, with Rutherglen being considered its “home” here after canes brought from its natural homeland in the south of France were planted there in 1908. Morris Wines’ 2007 CHM Durif is a stunning example of just how good this wine can be: it’s got an intense fruitcake, chocolate and spice bouquet. Pay $60.

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Channel Nine’s new dating show ‘When Loves Comes To Town’ will premiere this Tuesday, May 20 at 8.30pm. Hosted by Natalie Gruzlewski, the brand series will visit 10 towns as 12 unlucky-in-love ladies meet the two most eligible single men in each town.

Great news for fans of paranormal show ‘Ghost Adventures’ with new episodes of the hit series returning next month to A&E. A&E have confirmed that from Saturday, June 7, new episodes will return from 11.30pm, much to the delight of eager fans.

Despite a season of record low audience numbers ‘American Idol’ has been renewed for another season. There was plenty of speculation ‘Idol’ would perhaps wrap up at the conclusion of this current season but it’s managed to survive despite poor ratings and less than impressive acts.

I must say this one came as a surprise – Arena reality show ‘The Real Housewives of Melbourne’ will be returning for a second series and will begin filming later this year. No decisions have been made as yet in regards to which cast members will return but expect most of them to be back for another year.

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The first trailer for the DC Comics produced show ‘Gotham’ was released last week and I must say I was very impressed. The trailer’s tone was quite dark and it certainly had the same feel as the Christopher Nolan ‘Dark Knight’ franchise. If the trailer is anything to go by it could do a lot better than Marvel’s attempt of ‘Agents of Shield’. ‘Gotham’ will air later this year.

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Jets record strong win A bolstered Bears side wasnâ€™t enough to stop Newtown CHRIS CONNOLLY

By the 60th minute, the Bears had scored three tries to reduce the lead to 32-18 and were on track to record a remarkable comeback. However, giant winger Moga made a long run from his own half before sending the ball across field where fellow winger Taripo dived over in the corner. Halfback Arana Taumataâ€™s sideline conversion gave the Jets some more breathing space but the Bears hit back again with another try in the 70th minute. The Jets still had a trick up their sleeves and sent five-eighth Kurt Kara in under the posts in the 74th minute to wrap up a final score of 44-22. Coach Greg Matterson said heâ€™d take the points but expressed some disappointment with the second half effort. While the official attendance was 8,972 as it always is, Jets officials commented on how impressed they were with the size of the crowd. They were also pleased to see several members of Frank Hydeâ€™s family in attendance including sons Greg and Michael and daughter Maria. This coming Sunday, the Jets travel to Wyong to take on the Kangaroos at Morry Breen Oval. Kick off is at 3pm.

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he Newtown Jets recorded a strong victory last weekend over a North Sydney Bears side that boasted Souths speedster Nathan Merritt and dual-international Lote Tuqiri, taking out the first leg of the Frank Hyde Shield 44-22. As has happened too often this year, their intensity slipped away in the second half allowing their opponents to outscore them, however, this time they had the luxury of a 32-0 halftime lead as a buffer. The first half was almost perfect football as the Jets had 70 per cent of possession and ran in six tries to centre Samisoni Langi, lock Jack Noble, front-rower Ryan Verlinden, second-rower Rhyse Martin, and wingers Tautau Moga and Chris Taripo. Jets coaching staff were very pleased with the first half performance saying their combinations were just as they had practised them in training. Maybe the talk went to their heads, and the intensity dropped in the second half allowing the Bears to dominate possession as the Jets players started to make errors.

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107 Princes Highway ARNCLIFFE

SuttonsHyundaiArncliffe.com.au

9335 9000

*Available to all customers who purchase a New or Demonstrator Hyundai vehicle from Suttons City Hyundai or Suttons Hyundai Arncliffe between 1st May and 30th June 2014. One entry per customer per vehicle unless registered online at www.suttonshyundai. com.au. Offer excludes Fleet and Govt buyers. Please see Dealership for full terms and conditions. LTPS/14/03339. DL033. 2986

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